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Chapter 3. Installation.
Connecting the SCSI bus cable
1. On the rear of the StorageLoader, attach the device connector of the SCSI cable to one of the
SCSI connectors, see Figure 2.5.
2. Secure the cable with the thumbscrews on the connector.
3. Connect the other end of the SCSI cable to the appropriate SCSI adapter on your system and
fasten it with the thumbscrews.
4. If the StorageLoader is the last device on the SCSI bus, install a SCSI bus terminator to the
free SCSI connector on the StorageLoader. Make sure that the terminator is of the correct
type for your SCSI system.
5. It is possible to daisy chain several SCSI devices on the SCSI bus. If you do, the terminator
must be connected to the last device on the bus. Note that there are limitations to the SCSI
cable length.
6. Do not connect this device to a SCSI raid controller/bus.
3.1.8. Step 8. Connecting the SAS cable (SAS only)
If your StorageLoader has a tape drive with SAS interface, connect the SAS cable to the tape drive.
The drive side SAS connector is a SFF 8088 External mini-SAS connector. Attach the other end of the
cable to the host.
3.1.9. Step 9. Connecting the Ethernet Connector
To connect the StorageLoader to the Ethernet, use the provided cable from the accessory kit box.
1. Insert one end of the cable into the StorageLoader Ethernet port. Push until it snaps into
place. Figure 2.5 show the position for Ethernet connection.
2. Connect the other end to a normal 10/100 BaseT Ethernet outlet.
The Ethernet-based Remote management system is described in Chapter 5. Remote Management.
3.1.10. Step 10. Restarting Your System
It is recommended that all external devices, including the StorageLoader are powered on before the
computer system is re-started. Turn on the StorageLoader first and wait while the StorageLoader runs
a power-on self-test (like in step 5 above).
When the display reports that the StorageLoader is in the “Idle“ state and the green LED is on, the
StorageLoader is ready. Then turn on the Server/PC and the system is ready for further configuration
and operation as described in Chapter 4Operation and Configuration.
Note
It is important at this step to make sure that LUN-scanning is enabled on the
Server/PC’s BIOS. The Server/PC must detect both drive (LUN-0) and
StorageLoader (LUN-1) durring startup.
Note
The tape drive needs up to 40 seconds from power on until it’s active on the bus.
It is recommended to turn on the power at least 40 seconds before the computer
system is started.