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Chapter 5  Installing the Tabletop SCSI Tape Drive

Selecting a Location for the Tabletop SCSI Tape Drive

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Selecting a Location for the Tabletop SCSI Tape Drive

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Select a location for the tape drive that is flat, sturdy, level, and close to 

the server or workstation. A desk or tabletop surface is most suitable. 

Regardless of the location you choose for the tape drive, make sure the 

environment is free from dust, cigarette smoke, and excessive 

temperature and humidity. See the DLT-V4 Product Specification for 

acceptable operating temperature and humidity limits.
Be sure to follow these additional guidelines when selecting a location for 

the tape drive:
• Allow at least 6 inches (15.2 cm) behind the tape drive for proper 

cooling.

• Avoid locations near printers or photocopy machines, both of which 

produce paper fiber and other types of dust and airborne 

contaminants.

• Do not place the tape drive on the floor.
• Avoid locations near generators, electric motors, audio speakers, or 

other sources of magnetic fields. Magnetic fields can adversely affect 

the tape drive and data cartridges.

Selecting and Configuring the Host

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Select a server or workstation to host the tape drive. 

Shut down and power off the host and all peripheral devices attached 

to the selected host. 

If the selected server or workstation does not already have an 

installed LVD/SE host bus adapter, you will need to install one. For 

more information on SCSI host adapter requirements, see