Tandberg Data SDLT 600 User Manual
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SDLT 600 Product Manual
Chapter 4: Installing Your Tape Drive
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March 2004
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The Model Number is a character string usually beginning with the letters “TR.”
Model Number: TR
The Serial Number is a character string beginning with the letters “RB.”
Serial Number: RB
3.
Check the enclosed SCSI (or Fibre Channel) cable to ensure it is compatible with the SCSI (or
Fibre Channel) controller card in the host computer.
4.
Check the SCSI (or Fibre Channel) interface on the host computer to ensure that it is compatible
with the tape drive. Refer to
for a list of the possible interfaces that are
available and the various options with each. Remember that a single ended or low voltage
differential tape drive will only work with a system that has an MSE controller card installed.
5.
Confirm that your back-up software and operating system are compatible with the tape drive.
Refer to
www.dlttape.com
for the most up-to-date compatibility information.
4.4
Configuring and Installing an Internal Tape
Drive with SCSI Interface
This section provides information for configuring and installing a tape drive with SCSI interface into a
system. See
“Configuring and Installing a Tabletop Tape Drive” on page 4-20
for information on
configuring and installing a tabletop tape drive.
Configuring the SDLT 600 tape drive system with SCSI interface includes the following tasks:
•
Setting the SCSI ID for the tape drive (default = SCSI ID 5)
•
Configuring the tape drive to provide TERMPWR
•
Setting the configuration jumper (default = wide SCSI enabled).
If you want to change any of the settings, refer to the applicable subsection; otherwise proceed directly
to the tape drive’s installation procedures in
“Installing the Internal Tape Drive” on page 4-9
C
AUTION
Before you begin, review the safety, ESD, and handling
precautions described at the beginning of this chapter to avoid
personal injury or damage to equipment.