Connecting the tape drive – Quantum DLT-S4 User Manual
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DLT-S4 Tape Drive Quick Start Guide
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The tape drive performs a self-diagnostic test, called a
Power-On Self-Test (POST), each time you power it on.
3 During POST, each LED lights in sequence. When POST
has completed successfully, the middle LED stops
flashing and remains illuminated and the left and right
LEDs remain off.
4 Power off the tape drive and disconnect the power cord
from the AC outlet.
Connecting the Tape Drive
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To connect the tape drive:
1 Make sure the tape drive and host computer are
powered off.
2 Each SCSI device attached to the SCSI bus must have a
unique SCSI ID. The tape drive’s pre-set SCSI ID is 3. If
necessary, change the SCSI ID using the SCSI ID switch
on the rear of the tape drive. See
Figure 2 Setting the SCSI ID
3 Connect the tape drive’s lower SCSI connector to the
host computer. Make sure the connector is firmly
seated.
N
OTE
: The DLT-S4 tape drive is equipped with a soft-load
mechanism that automatically loads tape cartridges
into the tape drive. This mechanism is “parked” prior
to first power-on. Upon first power-on, the soft-load
mechanism becomes “un-parked” and ready for use.
When moving or shipping the unit, you must “park”
the soft-load mechanism. For instructions, see the
DLT-S4 Product Manual.
C
AUTION
: Do not use SCSI ID 7 — this ID is in use by the
SCSI card.
Terminator
4 Terminate the SCSI bus by connecting a SCSI terminator
to the tape drive’s upper SCSI connector. See
Figure 3 Connecting the SCSI
Cable (Single Tape Drive)
5 Verify that the tape drive communicates properly with
the host computer before adding more SCSI devices to
the SCSI bus (see
6 Add SCSI devices in a daisy chain by removing the SCSI
terminator and connecting the tape drive’s upper
connector to the next SCSI device (see
7 Terminate the last SCSI device in the daisy chain by
connecting a terminator to the SCSI device’s next
unused SCSI connector.
Figure 4 Connecting the SCSI
Cables (Daisy Chain)
C
AUTION
: You must terminate the SCSI bus by
connecting a terminator to the last SCSI device in
the chain.
Terminator