Quantum LTO-2 User Manual

Chapter 7  Troubleshooting Guide
Installation Best Practices

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

In addition, do not
• Attach the tape drives to a non-LVD SCSI controller, as this will 

degrade the performance of the tape drive and the performance of 

your backups. 

• Attach non-LVD SCSI devices on the same bus cable, as this will 

degrade the performance of the tape drive and your backups.

• Connect the tape drive to a disk RAID controller, as this is not 

supported.

If you are installing an adapter, we recommend you use a SCSI LVD 

controller kit that includes the SCSI cable and terminator.
If installing a SCSI HBA, be sure it is supported by your operating system 

and your backup software application. In addition, ensure that you have 

the proper drivers for the HBA, if any are necessary. 
Before you install the HBA, check and record your current system 

configuration. For example, in Windows 2000, you may find information 

on any currently installed SCSI HBA by:
• Double-clicking on 

 in the Control Panel.

• Clicking on 

.

• Clicking on the SCSI host adapters listed.
• Clicking on 

 to view the Resources tab. 

In UNIX/Linux systems, you may find information on any currently 

installed SCSI HBA by viewing the boot log text file. Refer to your 

operating system documentation for specific information on reviewing 

your system configuration. 
After installing the SCSI HBA, reboot the system. Then ensure that the 

operating system recognizes the HBA and that there are no conflicts with 

other adapters. 

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We recommend that the LTO-2 Half-Height Tape Drive be attached to a 

dedicated SCSI HBA. In addition to enabling the best performance for 

your tape drive, a dedicated SCSI HBA reduces the chances of installation 

difficulties arising from duplicate SCSI IDs on the same bus channel.