Quantum Audio tape drive sdlt 600 User Manual
Getting Started
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P r o c e d u r e s
Getting Started
This guide describes how to install your SDLT 600 tape drive. To get
started:
started:
a.
Inspect the contents of the box.
If items are damaged, contact your tape drive provider.
If items are damaged, contact your tape drive provider.
b.
Verify that the enclosed cable is compatible with the SCSI connector
on the host computer.
on the host computer.
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For more information about compatibility, refer to the
SDLT 600 User Reference Guide.
c.
Confirm that the host computer’s SCSI controller card matches the
tape drive’s SCSI interface: single-ended, low-voltage differential
(LVD), or multimode single-ended (MSE/LVD).
tape drive’s SCSI interface: single-ended, low-voltage differential
(LVD), or multimode single-ended (MSE/LVD).
d.
Verify that the backup software and operating system are compatible
with the tape drive.
Visit www.dlttape.com for compatibility information.
with the tape drive.
Visit www.dlttape.com for compatibility information.
Checking the Tape Drive
To check that the tape drive works and is not damaged:
a.
Connect the power cord to the tape drive and plug it into an AC
outlet.
outlet.
b.
Power on the tape drive using the switch on the back panel.
c.
The SDLT 600 tape drive performs a self-diagnostic test, called a
Power-On Self-Test (POST), each time you power it on.
Power-On Self-Test (POST), each time you power it on.
d.
During POST, each LED lights in sequence. When POST has
completed successfully, the green Drive Status LED lights steadily.
completed successfully, the green Drive Status LED lights steadily.
e.
Power off the tape drive and unplug it from the AC outlet.
For more information:
Refer to the documents on the
product CD-ROM or visit
www.quantum.com.
product CD-ROM or visit
www.quantum.com.
For help installing the tape
drive:
drive:
Contact Quantum Technical
Support at 1-888-827-3378.
Support at 1-888-827-3378.
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On/Off Switch