Compaq 340622-002 - Manual (Page 3)

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Compaq SLR Tape Drive User Guide
Contents
About This Guide
Text Conventions .................................................................................................................vii
Symbols in Text ................................................................................................................. viii
Symbols on Equipment....................................................................................................... viii
Rack Stability..................................................................................................................... viii
Getting Help....................................................................................................................... viii
Compaq Web Site........................................................................................................ viii
Telephone Numbers........................................................................................................ix
Chapter 1
Overview
Drive Capacity ................................................................................................................... 1-1
Drive Performance ............................................................................................................. 1-1
Data Compression .............................................................................................................. 1-1
Cartridge Specifications, Compatibility, and Formats ......................................................... 1-2
Projected Duty Cycle .......................................................................................................... 1-2
Kit Contents....................................................................................................................... 1-3
Chapter 2
Drive Installation
Requirements ..................................................................................................................... 2-1
Tools ........................................................................................................................... 2-1
Controller.................................................................................................................... 2-1
Software ...................................................................................................................... 2-1
Preparing the System.......................................................................................................... 2-2
Setting the Drive’s SCSI ID ............................................................................................... 2-2
Locating the Jumper Block .......................................................................................... 2-3
Selecting the SCSI ID.................................................................................................. 2-3
Installing the Drive ............................................................................................................ 2-4
Installing the Drive With Rails .................................................................................... 2-6
Installing the Drive Without Rails ............................................................................... 2-7
Installing the Power Cable Extender............................................................................ 2-8
Reassembling the System ................................................................................................... 2-9
Completing the Installation ................................................................................................ 2-9