Quantum Tape Drive DLT VS80 - Manual (Page 32)

Chapter 3: DLT VS80 Installation
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To complete the installation, follow these steps:
1. Replace the cover on the server or workstation.
2. Attach the power cables to the server or workstation and all attached accessories.
3. Power on the server or workstation and allow its operating system to start.
4. Check your tape drive to make sure it is working properly by following the steps in “Testing Your
Tape Drive.”
3.4 Testing Your Tape Drive
Every time you power on your tape drive, it conducts a power-on self-test (POST). This test ensures
that the tape drive is working properly and is ready to use.
While POST is in progress, watch the front panel LEDs to see the progress and results of the test.
During POST, the following actions take place:
1. The LEDs illuminate all at once and then turn off.
2. The Ready (green) LED blinks during initialization and remains illuminated after POST.
3. The tape drive emits a buzzing sound as the tape drive calibrates the read/write head’s position.
POST is complete only after the buzzing sound stops.
POST takes several seconds to complete, after which the tape drive is ready to use.
N OTE : If POST does not work properly, refer to “Troubleshooting Your Tape
Drive” on page 3-19 .