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Contents
External Drives—Installation Overview
inside front cover
External Drives—Installation Overview
inside back cover
1 Installing an “e” Model Drive (external)
Before You Start: Check the Contents of the Box
1-2
Before You Start: Check System Prerequisites
1-3
SCSI Host Adapter
1-3
SCSI Cable
1-3
Backup Software
1-4
Step 1: Check the Drive’s SCSI ID
1-5
Installing and Using HP TapeAssure
1-6
Unix Configuration Switches (DAT40e)
1-7
Step 2: Connect the SCSI Cable
1-8
Step 3: Connect the Power Cable
1-10
On Completion
1-11
Use The Correct Media
1-11
Check Drive Operation
1-11
Insert the HP SureStore Tape CD-ROM
1-13
Register Your Tape Drive
1-16
Limited Warranty Statement for USA, Canada, Australia and New
Zealand
1-17
2 Installing an “eU” Model Drive
(external for Unix)
Before You Start: Check the Contents of the Box
2-2
Before You Start: Check System Prerequisites
2-3
SCSI Host Adapter
2-3
SCSI Cable
2-3
Backup Software
2-3
Step 1: Check the Drive’s SCSI ID
2-4
Step 2: Set the Configuration Switches
2-5
Step 3: Connect the SCSI Cable
2-6
Step 4: Connect the Power Cable
2-8
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