Exabyte 8505XL User Manual
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Chapter 1: Installation
Turning On Power to the Tape Drive
When power is applied to the 8505XL, watch for the following:
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All three of the tape drive’s LEDs light.
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The tape drive’s 30-second power-on self-test begins.
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When the self-test is complete, the top and bottom LEDs turn off; the
middle LED is off or flashes irregularly.
Caution:
Do not insert a data cartridge into the tape drive during the
self-test. The tape drive will eject it. If the top LED does not go out after the
self-test, an error has occurred. Contact your service provider for further
assistance.
Installing Your Driver Software
The 8505XL requires IRIX 5.3, 6.1, or later software for proper operation. If
your system has IRIX 5.3, an 8505XL software driver from a CD must be
installed. If your system has IRIX 6.1 or later software, no additional driver
software is required. See the software release notes for further information
on installing software.
Testing Your Installation
After installing your tape drive and driver software (if required), check the
installation by performing a simple backup and restore operation to verify
that your software and tape drive are communicating properly before you
begin operation.
Note:
If this is the first time you have used the tape drive or if the tape drive
has been stored for six months or more, repeat steps 4 and 5 of the following
procedure at least two times or for two hours (whichever is greater).
To check the installation, follow these steps: