Plasmon V15 - Manual (Page 7)

Preface
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First Time Installation
If you are installing the library for the first time, refer to the following chapters:
• Chapter 1 provides an overview of the library’s features and components. Appendix A lists
additional library and tape drive specifications.
• Chapter 2 provides instructions for installing the library hardware, connecting the library to
the SCSI bus, and powering on the library. Appendix B provides additional information
about SCSI configurations.
• Chapter 3 describes how to configure the library for operation on the SCSI bus and for
operation with your application software. Follow the steps at the end of this chapter to
verify the setup and to begin library operation.
• Chapter 4 describes how to connect an Ethernet cable and configure the library for
Ethernet communications. Appendix A lists Ethernet cable specifications.
Operation
During normal library operation, you do not need to intervene in cartridge processing. However, you may
need to refer to these chapters for some occasional tasks:
• Chapter 5 describes how to operate the library in different control modes, how to replace
cartridges and the cartridge magazine, and how to reset the library.
• Chapter 6 describes how to monitor, clean, and reset the tape drive. It also describes how
to eject cartridges manually.
Troubleshooting and Service
If you need troubleshooting and service information, refer to these chapters:
• Chapter 7 provides instructions for upgrading firmware and creating diagnostic listings.
• Chapter 8 describes basic maintenance and how to return the library for service, if
necessary.
• Chapter 9 provides troubleshooting recommendations.
• Appendix B provides an overview of the SCSI interface.
• Appendix C lists error codes and corrective actions.
If you need to contact Plasmon for supplies, technical support, or service, see the Contacting Plasmon at
the back of this manual.