Exabyte EXB-8500 User Manuals

Table of Contents

• EXB-8500 and EXB-8500c Installation and Operation

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• Contents

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• Welcome

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• 1 – Installing the Tape Drive

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  • Unpacking the Tape

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  • Ensuring ESD Protection 10

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  • Setting the SCSI ID 11

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  • Preparing the Tape Drive for the SCSI Bus 14

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  • Installing the Tape Drive in

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  • Performing the Initial Power On 20

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• 2 – Operating the Tape Drive

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  • Reading the LEDs 23

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  • Selecting Data Cartridges

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  • Setting the Write-Protect Switch 26

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  • Loading a Data Cartridge 27

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  • Unloading a Data Cartridge 27

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• 3 – Preventive Maintenance

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  • Determining When to Clean the Tape Drive 29

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  • Using the 8mm Cleaning

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  • Caring for Data Cartridges 31

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  • Replacing Data

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• 4 – Packing the Tape Drive

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  • Packing the Tape Drive

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  • Environmental Requirements for Shipment 35

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• Appendix A – Installation Requirements

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  • SCSI Cable Requirements 37

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  • SCSI Cable Connector 38

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  • Attaching the Tape Drive to a Frame 38

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  • Chassis Grounding (optional) 40

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  • Power Cable Connector 40

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• Appendix B – Tape Drive Specifications

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• Index

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