Powering on the autoloader, Figure 2-11 – Exabyte MAGNUM 1X7 LTO User Manual

Page 35

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When you perform autoloader configuration, you will configure the

autoloader’s Ethernet interface (see

page 35

).

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To power on the autoloader:

1.

1.

1.

1.

Make sure that the power switch on the back of the autoloader is off (press

the 0).

2.

2.

2.

2.

Connect the female end of the power cord to the power connector on the

back of the autoloader.

3.

3.

3.

3.

Plug the male end of the power cord into the power source.

4.

4.

4.

4.

Push the power switch on the back of the autoloader to the on position

(press the IIII). The autoloader performs its power-on sequence. During this

time, the following activities occur:



The cooling fan begins to operate.



The LCD illuminates.



The tape drive and autoloader perform self-tests.



The autoloader calibrates the positions of the cartridge cells.



The autoloader checks each cartridge cell to determine if a cartridge is

present and updates the cartridge inventory.

5.

5.

5.

5.

If necessary, set the SCSI IDs for the autoloader and the tape drive. You can

use the default IDs or change them if they conflict with other devices on the

SCSI bus. See

page 29

for instructions.

Figure 2-11 Location of the power switch and power connector

Power cord connection

Power switch

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Important

Two power cords are shipped with the autoloader: One for use in

the US and Canada, and one for use in Europe. Use the correct

power cord for your location. See

page 122

for power cord

requirements for other locations.

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