HP Surestore DLT 80 Tape Drive User Manual
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Contents
Installation Overview
inside front cover
1 Installing Your Removable Drive in an HP SureStore H/
A Tape Array 5500
Before You Start
1-2
Check the Contents of the Box
1-2
Step 1: Attach Local Language Labels if Necessary
1-3
Step 2: Install the Tape Drive
1-3
On Completion:
1-4
Verify the Installation
1-4
Install Backup Software and Driver
1-4
Registering Your Tape Drive
1-5
Replacing the Drive
1-6
2 Operating the Drive
Front Panel
2-2
Operating the Drive
2-4
Using the Cartridge Locking Handle
2-4
The Power-On Self-Test
2-7
3 Care of the Drive and Tape Cartridges
Cleaning the Tape Heads
3-2
Types of Tape Cartridges
3-3
Write-Protecting a Cartridge
3-4
Taking Care of Data Cartridges
3-5
Inspecting Cartridges Before Loading and After Unloading
3-5
How to detect a lost leader in a tape drive:
3-6
Handling Tape Cartridges
3-7
Labeling Cartridges
3-7
Operating Conditions
3-8
Conditioning Cartridges
3-8
Storing Cartridges
3-8
Transporting Cartridges
3-8
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