Quantum Audio tape drive sdlt 600 User Manual

Follow these steps to confirm that the installation was successful:

a. Power on the tape drive and the host computer.

b. Confirm that the computer recognizes the tape drive by watching the 

BIOS, OS, and SCSI controller information displayed at startup.

c. Let the tape drive finish its Power-On Self-Test.

d. Launch your backup software.

e. Confirm that the backup software recognizes the tape drive.

To perform a trial backup:

a. Insert a data cartridge into the tape drive. Ensure that you are using a 

Super DLTtape II™ data cartridge.
Push the cartridge completely into the tape drive. The tape drive 
loads the media automatically. The green Drive Status LED lights 
steadily when the tape drive is ready.

b. Back up a sample set of files and then restore the file set.

If the backup and restore complete without error, you have installed 
the tape drive correctly. If you encounter errors, make sure you have 
installed the tape drive as described in this guide.

DFor troubleshooting information, refer to the SDLT 600 
User Reference Guide and the SDLT 600 Product Manual.

c. Unload the cartridge by pressing the Eject button on the front of the 

tape drive and return it to its protective case.

Drive Status LED

Eject