Quantum DAT 160 Quick Setup Guide

DAT 160 USB Internal Tape Drive Installation

DAT 160 USB Internal Tape Drive Installation 

Use the appropriate power cable to connect to the computer's power supply. The drive is 

not powered from the USB bus.

Run the driver installer from the CD-ROM before connecting tape drive. 

You must connect to a dedicated USB 2.0 port on your computer. USB 1.1 will severely 

degrade performance. Use the schematic on the inside of the door or consult your 

computer documentation to locate the availability and position of a USB 2.0 port; this may 

be a 4-pin motherboard connector or standard USB socket. 
• Internal port available? Use appropriate cables, as appropriate (A) 
• No internal port available? Use the Cable Routing Kit (B) to connect to an external 

USB port. 

There are two types of internal USB cables.
• 4-pin connector inside the computer:

You must provide the special 4-pin cable for connecting to a 4-pin USB connector 

because there are two types of pin layout. Select the correct cable for your computer. 

Sockets may be oriented horizontally or vertically (see 

). 

• Standard 5-pin USB port inside the computer 

Use the appropriate cable with the tape drive, not illustrated. 

Use the appropriate USB cable and Cable Routing Kit (bracket with attached cable). Make 

sure you orientate the bracket correctly when you fit it, (cable on the outside, Type A USB 

socket on the inside). 

Disconnect your computer from the main power supply before installing 

the tape drive and observe anti-static precautions. 

For detailed, step-by-step installation instructions refer to the User Guide 

found on the Quantum CD supplied with your tape drive. 

See 

www.quantum.com/support

 for detailed compatibility information.