ADIC Scalar Series - Manual (Page 7)

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Table of Contents
Copyright Notice...............................................................................................................................................................ii
Copyright Notice (Europe)...............................................................................................................................................iii
EMI/RFI Compliance....................................................................................................................................................... iv
Safety Warnings ............................................................................................................................................................... ix
Precautions ........................................................................................................................................................................ x
Chapter 1: The Scalar Series .................................................................................................................................................... 1
Features ............................................................................................................................................................................. 3
Options....................................................................................................................................................................... 4
DLT Drives......................................................................................................................................................... 4
Differential SCSI ................................................................................................................................................ 4
Chapter 2: Getting Started....................................................................................................................................................... 7
Requirements..................................................................................................................................................................... 8
Unpacking and Inspecting.......................................................................................................................................... 8
Checking the Accessories........................................................................................................................................... 8
Preparing the Library for Installation ................................................................................................................................ 9
Prepare and Install the Data Cartridges...................................................................................................................... 9
Barcode Labels ................................................................................................................................................... 9
Write-Protect Switch........................................................................................................................................... 9
Install Data Cartridges ...................................................................................................................................... 10
Install Cleaning Cartridge (Optional)................................................................................................................ 10
Close and Lock the Front Door......................................................................................................................... 10
Setting the SCSI IDs ....................................................................................................................................................... 11
Preparing the Host Computer System ............................................................................................................................. 12
Power Off the Computer .......................................................................................................................................... 12
Confirm and/or Install the SCSI Host Interface ....................................................................................................... 12
Backup Software ...................................................................................................................................................... 12
Chapter 3: Connecting the Scalar Library ............................................................................................................................. 13
Installing SCSI Cables, Jumpers, and Terminators ......................................................................................................... 14
Determining Your SCSI Configuration.................................................................................................................... 14
Powering on the System .................................................................................................................................................. 18
Installing the Backup Software ....................................................................................................................................... 18
Chapter 4: Equipment Description ........................................................................................................................................ 19
Front Panel Switches and Indicators ............................................................................................................................... 20
Rear Panel Switches and Connectors .............................................................................................................................. 22
Media Interchange Shelf (Mailbox) ................................................................................................................................ 23
Off-Line Mode Menus .................................................................................................................................................... 24
Configuration Menu ................................................................................................................................................. 25
Buzzer Configuration........................................................................................................................................ 25
Set SCSI ID....................................................................................................................................................... 26
Product Sign-On ............................................................................................................................................... 26
Off-Line Time................................................................................................................................................... 26
Initialize Map Slots........................................................................................................................................... 27
Initialize Scan Barcodes.................................................................................................................................... 27
Barcode Scanner ............................................................................................................................................... 26
Diagnostics Menu .................................................................................................................................................... 28
Write Flash Memory Mode...................................................................................................................................... 29
Serial Dnld Flash Mode ........................................................................................................................................... 29
Chapter 5: Operation and Maintenance ................................................................................................................................. 31
Normal Operations .......................................................................................................................................................... 32
General Guidelines................................................................................................................................................... 32
Power Up Checks..................................................................................................................................................... 32
Opening the Front Door ........................................................................................................................................... 32