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A-Series Tape Drives

A-Series Tape Drives

Quick Start Guide

This document provides basic installation and configuration instructions 

for the Quantum A-Series Tape Drives.

SDLT 600A

LTO-3A

For more information, see the 

A-Series Tape Drives User’s Guide

 

(81-81487) and 

the

 

A-Series FTP File Server User’s Guide

 

(81-81800) on the documentation CD 

provided with your tape drive.

1

Inspect the shipping box and contents of the box for damage. If you 

find any damage, report it to the shipping company or contact 

Quantum immediately.

2

Verify that the Ethernet cables are compatible with the connectors on 

the host computer.

This guide uses the following conventions:

The A-Series tape drives are available in two configurations, tabletop and 

rackmount. Follow the installation procedures appropriate to your tape 

drive (see 

Installing the Tabletop Tape Drive

 or 

Installing the Rackmount 

Tape Drive

). Refer to 

figure 1

 for an example of an A-Series tabletop drive.

Note:

Notes emphasize important information related to the main 

topic.

Caution:

Cautions indicate potential hazards to equipment and are 

included to prevent damage to equipment.

Note:

It is recommended that you review this entire document prior to 

beginning the installation.

Contents

0

Taking ESD Precautions..................... 2
Installing the Tabletop Tape Drive.... 3

Connecting the Tape Drive............. 4

Installing the Rackmount Tape Drive 5

Connecting the Tape Drive............. 5

Configuring the A-Series Tape Drive 7

The Java Plug-in.............................. 7
Certificate of Security .................... 8

Using the FTP Client .......................... 8

FTP Client Tab ................................. 8
File Panes ...................................... 10
File Transfers................................. 10
Formatting Media Cartridges ...... 11

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Страница 1: ...ilable in two configurations tabletop and rackmount Follow the installation procedures appropriate to your tape drive see Installing the Tabletop Tape Drive or Installing the Rackmount Tape Drive Refe...

Страница 2: ...conditions that could cause electrostatic discharge ESD Discharge static electricity from your body by touching a known grounded surface such as your computer s metal chassis Use an antistatic wrist s...

Страница 3: ...on the rear panel see figure 2 Figure 2 Checking the Tabletop Tape Drive The tape drive performs a self diagnostic test called a power on self test POST each time you power it on The sequence varies...

Страница 4: ...f cable used 2 Connect the other end to a network switch or router see figure 3 The drive may be connected directly to a computer host network port no external network is necessary 3 Proceed to Config...

Страница 5: ...anel see figure 4 Figure 4 Checking the Rackmount Tape Drive The tape drive performs a self diagnostic test called a power on self test POST each time you power it on The sequence varies depending on...

Страница 6: ...e 6 Figure 6 Connecting the Power and Network Cables 4 Connect one end of the Ethernet cable to the network port located on the rear of the A Series tape drive and connect the other end to a network s...

Страница 7: ...al Machine to run This Java Plug in is provided by Sun Microsystems The Java FTP client will install immediately When you load the Java FTP client for the first time a display window may ask you to do...

Страница 8: ...Client The A Series Client FTP client allows you to transfer files to and from the tape drive partially restore MXF files and view the MXF metadata FTP Client Tab 0In the Home page FTP Client is the...

Страница 9: ...drive and be presented with a screen similar to the one shown in figure 9 below This screen offers menu selections in the left most column and shows two panes containing file listings for your local h...

Страница 10: ...cal PC to from a non A Series server e g Filezilla A Series server to from a non A Series server A Series server to from another A Series server FXP transfer To transfer files select one or more items...

Страница 11: ...isplays and the cartridge is ejected If the tape drive recognizes a valid media cartridge containing data that is not A Series compatible a warning message displays 2 Click Yes to start formatting Not...

Страница 12: ...d network of resellers OEMs and other suppliers to meet customer s evolving data protection needs For assistance contact Quantum Technical Assistance center North America 1 800 284 5101 UK France and...

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