Quantum LTO-2 User Manual

Chapter 2  Installation and Quick Start
Quick Start Guide

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LTO-2 Half-Height Tape Drive User’s Guide

Quick Start Guide

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Use the following quick-start instructions to get your tape drive up and 

running as quickly as possible.

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Use the following procedure to install internal LTO-2 Half-Height Tape 

Drive. Print this page and check each step as you complete it. If you need 

more information about a step, turn to the section referenced in the step.

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1

Unpack the contents of your drive package, and check for damaged items.

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2

Review the drive’s default settings and change them if necessary:
• SCSI  ID:  6

• Terminator Power: Disabled

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3

Turn off your computer, remove its covers and power cable, and select a mounting 

bay for the drive.

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4

Connect a SCSI interface cable to the drive.

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5

Terminate the SCSI bus if the internal tape drive is the last device on the SCSI bus.

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6

Connect a serial cable, if connecting the tape drive to a tape library.

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Connect a power cable to the drive.

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Replace the computer covers and power cable, turn on the computer, and verify 

that the internal tape drive is operating properly.

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Register your tape drive.