Exabyte MAGNUM 1X7 LTO - Manual (Page 20)

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SCSI Connectors The autoloader has two wide SCSI connectors for
connecting the autoloader and tape drive to a single SCSI bus. The connectors
can accommodate either of the following:
 SCSI connector—An Ultra 160 SCSI connector (minimum rating)
 Terminator—An Ultra 3 Active SCSI terminator (minimum rating)
Tape Drive Cover Plate The tape drive cover plate allows access to the tape
drive for easy replacement, if necessary.
Ethernet Port The Ethernet port allows you to connect the autoloader to a
10/100BaseT Ethernet network. You can use the Ethernet connection to
perform the following activities:
 Upgrade the autoloader’s firmware
 Upload diagnostic information from the autoloader using FTP
 Monitor autoloader operations using its built-in Remote Management
software
Fan The system fan provides cooling for the autoloader and the tape drive.
Power Cord Connection The power cord connection provides AC power to
the autoloader and the tape drive.
Power Switch The power switch allows you to turn power on and off for the
autoloader and the enclosed tape drive.
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Figure 1-3 shows the autoloader’s internal components.
Tape Drive The enclosed LTO Ultrium tape drive is mounted at the back of
the autoloader.
Figure 1-3 Magnum 1x7 LTO Autoloader internal components
Tape drive
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