Exabyte 1X7 LTO User Manual
O
CTOBER
2006
M
AGNUM
1
X
7 LTO A
UTOLOADER
19
P
OWERING
O
N
THE
A
UTOLOADER
When you perform autoloader configuration, you will configure the
P
OWERING
O
N
THE
A
UTOLOADER
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
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
for power cord
requirements for other locations.