Exabyte MAGNUM 1X7 LTO - Manual (Page 61)

O CTOBER 2006 M AGNUM 1 X 7 LTO A UTOLOADER 45
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After configuring the autoloader, check the setup by performing the exercises
suggested below. While these exercises are not required, it is a good idea to
verify that your software and hardware are properly communicating before
you begin operation.
 Import several cartridges into the autoloader, and load and unload
cartridges into the tape drive. See page 62 for instructions. You may also
want to run a system demo. See page 75 for instructions. These exercises
help determine whether the autoloader’s hardware components are
operating properly.
 If you have not already done so, install the software application on the host
computer. Instruct the software to load and unload one or more cartridges
in the tape drive. This helps determine whether the software and autoloader
are communicating properly.
 Back up several megabytes of data with the tape drive and perform a
comparison check on the backed-up data. This determines whether the
software and tape drive are communicating properly.
If the autoloader and tape drive are not operating as expected, see
 Chapter 8 for troubleshooting tips
 Appendix C for error message descriptions and corrective actions
If you cannot resolve the problem yourself, contact Exabyte Technical Support
(see page iii ).