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Sdlt 600a drive reset, Lto-3a drive reset – Quantum Audio Tape Drives A-Series User Manual

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Chapter 2 Getting Started

Resetting System Defaults

Quantum A-Series Tape Drives User’s Guide

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SDLT 600A Drive Reset

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To reset an SDLT 600A tape drive back to default values:

1

Disconnect the network cable from the drive.

2

Switch off your tape drive.

3

Insert a write protected cartridge into the drive.

4

Switch on the tape drive (after approximately one minute, the

cartridge will be ejected).

5

Repeat steps 2 – 4 above two more times.

6

After the third cycle, switch off your tape drive.

7

Reconnect your network cable and switch on the tape drive.

8

Set your cartridge write protection on or off (as you need it) and

reinsert the tape (or another tape).

9

Access the drive from a browser at the default IP address

(10.10.10.10) to reconfigure to your desired settings.

LTO-3A Drive Reset

2

To reset an LTO-3A tape drive back to default values:

1

Disconnect the network cable from the drive.

2

Insert a write protected cartridge into the drive (wait approximately

30 seconds for tape to load and lights to stop flashing).

3

Switch off your tape drive for 10 seconds.

4

Switch on the tape drive (after approximately three minutes, the

cartridge will be ejected and reloaded; after an additional 30 seconds

lights will stop flashing).

5

Repeat steps 2 – 4 above two more times.

6

After the third cycle, press the eject button on the drive to eject the

tape and switch off the drive.

7

Reconnect your network cable and switch on the tape drive.

8

Set your cartridge write protection on or off (as you need it) and

reinsert the tape (or another tape).

9

Access the drive from a browser at the default IP address

(10.10.10.10) to reconfigure to your desired settings.