Quantum vls 4mm User Manuals

Table of Contents

• Chapter 1: Getting Started

  1
• Introduction

  2
• Requirements

  2
• Unpack and Inspect

  3
• Equipment Description

  4
• The VLS Unit

  4
• Magazine

  4
• Media

  5
• Cleaning Cassette

  6
• System Software

  6
• Preparing the Host Computer System

  7
• Power Off the Computer

  7
• Confirm and/or Install the SCSI Host Interface

  7
• Chapter 2: Connecting the VLS

  9
• Connecting the Interface Cables

  10
• Connecting More Than One VLS

  12
• Powering on the System

  13
• Installing the Backup Software

  14
• Chapter 3: Equipment Description

  15
• Front Panel Switches and Indicators

  16
• Rear Panel Switches and Connectors

  18
• Menu Items

  18
• Configuration Menu

  20
• Buzzer Configuration

  20
• SCSI ID Config

  21
• SCSI Parity

  22
• Off-Line Time

  22
• Drive Configuration

  23
• On-Line Mode

  23
• Sequential-Access Mode Configuration

  24
• Diagnostics Menu

  25
• Write EEPROM Mode

  26
• Chapter 4: Operation and Maintenance

  27
• DDS-2 Media

  28
• Inserting Data Cassettes into the Magazine

  29
• Inserting the Magazine into the VLS

  31
• Loading the Magazine

  33
• Attempting to Load the Magazine with a Cassette Already in Drive

  34
• Manually Removing a Cassette Loaded in the Drive

  35
• Removing the Magazine from the VLS

  36
• Removing the Magazine while a Cassette is in the Drive

  37
• Loading an Individual Cassette

  37
• Removing a Cassette from the Magazine

  39
• Storing the Magazine

  39
• Cleaning the Drive Head

  39
• Cleaning the Enclosure

  43
• Chapter 5: Troubleshooting and Diagnostics

  45
• VLS Error Messages

  46
• Error Messages

  47
• Drive Warning Signals

  49
• Environmental Considerations

  52
• When You Call ADIC Customer Assistance

  52
• Return for Repair RMA (Return Merchandise Authorization)

  54
• Installing the Ferrite Bead

  55
• Diagnostics Menu

  57
• Glossary

  65
• Specifications

  71
• Index

  75