Quantum DAT 160 Betriebsanweisung
Chapter 5 Troubleshooting
Verifying USB Installation for Optimum Performance
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If the problem persists, check the environmental conditions against
the specified limits (see
). Perhaps move the
drive to a more suitable site.
Has a New Operating System Been Installed in the Host Computer?
Has New Backup Software Been Installed?
Has New Backup Software Been Installed?
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The problem could lie with the host or the software. Consult the
computer’s operating manuals, the software manual, or seek help from a
service engineer.
Verifying USB Installation for Optimum Performance
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To confirm that an Quantum USB DAT drive is installed correctly:
• Check that a USB 2.0 port is being used
• Ensure that the tape drive is the only device on a USB hub
• Ensure that the Qtmusbmsc driver is being used
• Ensure that the tape drive is the only device on a USB hub
• Ensure that the Qtmusbmsc driver is being used
Check for USB 2.0 Port (Windows)
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It is important to ensure that you connect your drive to a USB 2.0 port.
The drive will work on a USB 1.1 port but performance will be severely
degraded.
To check the port on a Windows system:
To check the port on a Windows system:
1
Go to Device Manager and select Devices by connection from the
View menu.
2
Expand Universal Serial Bus controllers and locate the tape drive.
3
If a USB driver is listed as Enhanced, the port is USB 2.0 (see
).