Tandberg Data SDLT 600 - Manual (Page 71)

SDLT 600 Product Manual Chapter 4: Installing Your Tape Drive
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bus cable between the open connector and the next device on the bus. Figure 4-11 illustrates these two
connection methods.
Figure 4-11. Cabling Options for the SDLT 600 Tape Drive Tabletop Model
1. Prior to connecting the SDLT 600 tape drive to the host computer, be certain the tape drive and
computer are turned off.
2. If you are connecting several devices to the SCSI bus, connect only the tape drive to the host
computer at this time. Confirm that the host computer and tape drive are communicating correctly
before adding additional devices.
3. You must terminate the SCSI bus at each end. To install the SCSI terminator, place it into the
unused SCSI connector on the rear of the tabletop tape drive and tighten the screws to secure it.
 If the SDLT 600 tape drive is the only device connected to the SCSI bus, attach the SCSI
terminator to one of the connectors on the back of the tape drive (see Figure 4-11 , A).
 If the SDLT 600 tape drive is one of several devices connected to the SCSI bus, and it is the
last device connected to the SCSI bus, attach the SCSI terminator to one of the connectors on
the back of the tape drive (see
Figure 4-11 , B).
4. Align the appropriate SCSI cable to its matching connector on the tape drive. Carefully connect
the cable, to avoid bending or damaging the connector pins. Check the SCSI cable and termination
connections and ensure that they are attached correctly and seated firmly.
5. Snap the wire cable clamps into place to secure the cables.
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A) Cabling For Single Tape Drive Connection B) Cabling For Daisy-Chain Connection
SCSI B cable
SCSI terminator
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SCSI cable
SCSI terminator
connection
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