HP Surestore DLT 80 Tape Drive - Manual (Page 2)

HP SureStore DLT
Installation Guiden (Internal Drives)
Internal Drives—Installation Overview
Refer to:
Before you start:
Check the packing list inside this guide. Check system prerequisites.
page 1-2
Step 1: Check the drive’s SCSI ID
Check the tape drive’s SCSI ID. If necessary change it from the default
of 5 by setting jumpers on the side of the drive.
page 1-5
Step 2: Attach local language labels, if necessary page 1-7
Step 3: Prepare the mounting bay
Switch off the computer and remove its outer casing. Remove the cover
plate from two adjacent, empty, 5¼-inch, half-height bays. (Keep the
screws.) page 1-8
Step 4: Attach mounting rails or tray (if required)
Attach any mounting hardware (rails or tray) necessary for your
computer. In the box you will find a tray for use with HP NetServer
L-series and a pair of rails for use with Compaq servers. page 1-8
Step 5: Install the drive
Slide the tape drive into the bay, but do not fasten with screws yet. page 1-9
Step 6: Attach power and SCSI cables
Attach a spare power cable from the computer’s internal power supply.
Attach the drive to a spare connector on the SCSI ribbon cable. page 1-10
Step 7: Secure the drive
Secure the drive in place with the screws. Replace the computer’s cover
and reconnect cables. page 1-12
For UNIX systems only: Go to the HP SureStore DLT UNIX Configuration Guide
This will enable you to configure your system to support the drive
and to verify the installation.
On Completion
Power on the system and check that the tape drive is operational. Insert
the HP SureStore Tape CD-ROM. It contains drivers, backup software
and various utilities.
page 1-12
Register the tape drive page 1-4
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