Exabyte EXB-8205 User Manual
Connecting the SCSI Cable
After removing or installing terminators as required, connect
the SCSI cable to the SCSI connector on the back of the tape
drive. The connector is keyed so that it can be connected
only one way.
the SCSI cable to the SCSI connector on the back of the tape
drive. The connector is keyed so that it can be connected
only one way.
Figure 4 shows the location of the SCSI connector. See
Appendix A starting on page 36 for information about the
requirements for the SCSI cable.
Appendix A starting on page 36 for information about the
requirements for the SCSI cable.
Installing the Tape Drive in a Computer
If you are installing the tape drive in a drive bay in a
computer system, follow the guidelines in this section.
Otherwise, refer to Appendix A for general installation
requirements. Then, turn to page 18 to perform the initial
power on.
computer system, follow the guidelines in this section.
Otherwise, refer to Appendix A for general installation
requirements. Then, turn to page 18 to perform the initial
power on.
Preparing the Computer System
Before installing the tape drive in your computer system,
prepare the system as follows:
prepare the system as follows:
1.
Turn off the computer and any attached devices.
2.
Unplug the computer’s power cord.
3.
Remove the computer’s cover as described in your
computer system documentation.
computer system documentation.
Figure 4
Location of SCSI connector
May 1994
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