Exabyte EXB-8205 User Manuals

Table of Contents

• EXB-8205/XL and EXB-8505/XL Installation and Operation

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• Welcome

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  • About This Guide

    6
    • Conventions Used in This Guide

      6
    • For More Information

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• 1 – Installing the tape drive

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  • Unpacking and Handling the tape drive

    8
  • Setting the SCSI ID

    9
  • Preparing the Tape Drive for the SCSI Bus

    11
  • Installing the Tape Drive in a Computer

    13
  • Performing the Initial Power On

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• 2 – Operating the tape drive

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  • Selecting Data Cartridges

    23
  • Setting the Write-Protect Switch on a Data Cartridge

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  • Loading a Data Cartridge in the tape drive

    26
  • Unloading a Data Cartridge

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• 3 – Preventive Maintenance

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  • Determining When to Clean the Tape Drive

    28
  • Using the 8mm Cleaning Cartridge

    29
  • Caring for Data Cartridges

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• 4 – Shipping the Tape Drive

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  • Packing the Tape Drive

    33
  • Environmental Requirements for Shipment

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• Appendix A – Installation Requirements

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  • SCSI Cable

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  • SCSI Connector

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  • Power Supply

    38
  • Power Connector

    38
  • Attaching the tape drive to a Frame

    39
  • Chassis Grounding (Optional)

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• Appendix B – Unload Button Options

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• Appendix C – Tape Drive Specifications

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• Index

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