User ManualTable of ContentsCompaq DAT AutoLoader Reference Guide1Notice2Contents3About This Guide7Text Conventions7Symbols in Text8Symbols on Equipment8Rack Stability9Getting Help10Compaq Technical Support10Compaq Website10Compaq Authorized Reseller10Chapter 1: Overview11Introduction to the DAT AutoLoader11Features12The SCSI Interface13Controller Requirements13Reliability of Backup Devices13Projected Duty Cycle14Capacity14Data Compression14Cassette Formats15DDS Logo Media16Write-Protecting a Cassette17Life Expectancy of Cassettes17Chapter 2: Installation19DAT AutoLoader Installation19Software and Tool Requirements19Setting the SCSI ID21Switch Settings21Preparing the Computer24Installing the DAT AutoLoader24Reassembling the Computer26Connecting the Tabletop AutoLoader27Completing the Installation28Chapter 3: Installing Software Drivers29Device Drivers29Microsoft Windows NT30Novell NetWare31ASPI Support31Compaq Tru64 UNIX32OpenVMS32SCO OpenServer32Configuring the SCSI ID for SCO OpenServer33SCO UnixWare34SunSoft Solaris35Banyan VINES36Chapter 4: Operation37Introduction to Magazines and Cassettes37Labeling Cassettes and the Magazine38Loading the Magazine with Cassettes38Eight-Cassette Configuration39Seven-Cassette Configuration40Single-Cassette Configuration40To Load the Magazine With Cassettes41Loading the Magazine into the AutoLoader42Removing the Cassettes from the Magazine42Ejecting the Magazine43Forcing Cassette Ejection44Modes of Operation45Stacker Mode45Random Mode45Front Panel46Liquid Crystal Display (LCD)47LCD Messages48LCD Menu Screens52Chapter 5: Cleaning54Importance of Routine Cleaning54Errors Resulting from Cleaning Neglect55Importance of Compaq-Approved Tape Cassettes56DAT AutoLoader Cleaning Recommendations56Procedure for Cleaning the Heads in Stacker Mode57Procedure for Cleaning the Heads in Random Mode57Chapter 6: Troubleshooting58Quick Checklist58Hardware58Software59Installation Troubleshooting60Troubleshooting After Installation61For Tru64 Unix61For Novell NetWare61For Microsoft Windows NT Systems62For SCO OpenServer Systems62For IBM OS/2 Systems63Resolving Operating Problems63Resolving Magazine Problems63Correcting Intermittent Failures64Appendix A: Regulatory Compliance Notices65Regulatory Compliance Identification Numbers65Federal Communications Commission Notice65Class B Equipment66Declaration of Conformity for Products Marked with the FCC logo – United States Only67Modifications67Canadian Notice (Avis Canadien)68Class B Equipment68European Union Notice68Japanese Notice69Taiwanese Notice69Appendix B: Electrostatic Discharge70Grounding Methods71Appendix C: Specifications72Dimensions and Weight72Temperature and Humidity Range73Power Requirements73Air-Cooling Requirement73Suspended Particulate74Index75Size: 1.15 MBPages: 80Language: EnglishOpen manual