Tandberg Data 2U LTO - Manual (Page 5)

StorageLoader 2U LTO Quick Start Guide
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Step 5 — Adding bar code labels and loading cartridges
1 — Apply bar code labels to cartridges.
2 — Press the eject button to unlock the
magazine (magazine releases and
moves a short distance out of the
library). This may take a few minutes.
3 — Pull the magazine straight out of the
library (no side-to-side or up/down
motion).
4 — Load cartridges in slots as shown.
Note: The last two slots in each magazine
are blocked.
5 — Slide the loaded magazine back into
the library. The library performs an
inventory after the magazine is installed.
Note: Refer to the Product Manual for
important information about the cleaning
slot location and the I/E port.
Step 6 — Verifying the hardware installation
1 — Download and install LibTool and LTOTool onto
your Host (select the version for your operating
system). Available at www.tandbergdata.com.
2 — Use LibTool to:
• Detect the library
• View the library’s cartridge inventory
• Move tapes into and out of the tape drive
3 — Use LTOTool to:
a. Detect the tape drive
b. Perform a Read/Write test
Note: The readme files that accompany LibTool and
LTOTool provide instructions.
EJECT
BAR CODE LABEL
CARTRIDGE
BAR CODE LABEL
ENTRY/EXIT PORT
Preparing for and Performing a Backup
Congratulations! You have successfully installed your new library! We recommend that you follow these steps:
1 — Read Exabyte’s Basic Backup Guide, which is available at: www.tandbergdata.com.
2 — Select and install a backup application. Software compatibility information is available at: www.tandbergdata.com.
3 — Perform a backup. For questions regarding software installation, configuration, or operation (including how to
perform a backup) — contact your software provider.
Note: 1) Driver installation may not be necessary and depends on the backup application that you use in your
system. Refer to the installation instructions for your backup application for verification.
2) You can configure the library for a customized operation to fit your particular needs.
See the Product Manual at www.tandbergdata.com.