Introduction
Items you many need for the installation
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Items you many need for the installation
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You will need standard (flat-blade) and Phillips screwdrivers to install the tape drive in your
computer.
ATAPI drives
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If your computer has only a single IDE port, it will probably be attached to your hard disc. In
this case, you will need to obtain and install an ATAPI host adapter to provide a secondary
IDE port for the tape drive.
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If you have two IDE ports but do not have any devices attached to the secondary port, you will
need a 40-pin IDE interface cable for your tape drive.
SCSI drives
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You must have a SCSI host adapter to use the TapeStor Travan SCSI drives.
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You will need a 50-pin SCSI cable with enough connectors for all your SCSI devices.
Important precautions
To protect your computer and drive from electrostatic damage, follow these guidelines:
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Before you open your computer or remove the drive from its antistatic bag, ground yourself by
touching the metal chassis of your computer or some other grounded object. For optimal pro-
tection, use an electrostatic grounding strap.
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Do not touch any printed circuit boards or electronic chips on your drive or in your computer.
NOTE:
Before you install the drive, write down its model number (CTXXX) and serial number in
a safe place. You will need these numbers if you ever have to call for service. The numbers are
listed on the underside of the drive.
NOTE:
To be properly grounded, your computer must be plugged into a grounded electrical
outlet.
NOTE:
We recommend that you install your backup software before you install your tape drive.
For more information, see the instructions that came with the backup software.
