Chapter 2 Installing the Tape Drive
Installing the Tabletop SCSI Tape Drive
DLT-V4 Product Manual
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Installing the Tabletop SCSI Tape Drive
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This section contains step-by-step instructions for installing the tabletop
SCSI tape drive.
Identifying the Steps
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Installing the tabletop SCSI tape drive is fast and easy when you follow
the instructions in this section in the order presented. Complete the
following steps, covered in the next few sections:
Table 1 Installing the Tabletop
SCSI Tape Drive
Step
Instruction
Refer to
1
Unpack and check the tape drive for shipping damage.
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2
Select a location near the server or workstation that is to
host the tape drive.
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3
Set the SCSI ID for the tape drive, if you do not want to
use the factory-set default.
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4
Shut down and power off the server or workstation that
is to host the tape drive.
5
Install an LVD/SE SCSI host adapter in the server or
workstation, if necessary.
6
Connect the SCSI cable to the tape drive and SCSI host
adapter.
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7
Connect the terminator on the tape drive—if it is the last
or only device on the SCSI bus.
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8
Connect the power cable to the tape drive, server or
workstation, and all peripheral devices. Plug the power
cable into the nearest power outlet and apply power to
all devices.
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Check the tape drive to make sure it is working properly.
