Quantum DAT 160 Quick Setup Guide

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Completing the SCSI Installation
Tabletop and Internal Tape Drive Quick Start Guide
Completing the SCSI Installation 
Drivers
Drivers are available at 
www.quantum.com/support
Install or Update Backup 
Software
Always upgrade your software application to ensure it works correctly with the tape 
drive. The in-box software provides full support for all the features of your tape drive. 
DAT 160 USB External Tape Drive Installation
Figure 3  Quantum DAT 160 
USB External Tape Drive 
 
Windows Systems Only 
Drivers are available at 
www.quantum.com/support
Installing the Drive 
You must connect to a dedicated USB 2.0 port on your computer. USB 1.1 will severely 
degrade performance. 
Use an appropriate power cable to connect to the main power supply. The drive is not 
powered from the USB bus (see 
Figure 4  Quantum DAT 160 
USB External Tape Drive Back 
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Tech Tip:
For detailed, step-by-step installation instructions see the User Guide 
found on the Quantum CD supplied with your tape drive. 
See 
www.quantum.com/support
 for detailed compatibility information.
 
USB cable to 
computer
Power cable
Power switch