Dell PowerVault 122T SDLT 320 (Autoloader) - Manual (Page 27)

If the supplied SCSI cable does not fit the connector on your SCSI host adapter, you either have an incompatible SCSI host adapter or you need to purchase a
cable adapter. Contact your service representative or your SCSI host adapter manufacturer for information.
1. Attach the terminator to the remaining SCSI connector on the back panel of the autoloader (if the autoloader is the last or only device on the SCSI bus).
Otherwise, attach the cable to the next device on the SCSI bus. Make sure that the last device on the SCSI bus is properly terminated.
2. Attach the female connector of the power cable to the power connector on the back panel of the autoloader.
3. Plug in the power cable to the nearest properly grounded power outlet.
4. Plug in the host server or workstation and all attached devices.
5. Turn on the autoloader by setting the power switch on the front panel to the ON position. Turn on any other devices you turned off earlier. Check the
LCD screen to make sure the autoloader is receiving power. If it is not, check the power connections and your power source.
6. During the Power-on Self Test (POST), all four LEDs are illuminated briefly, followed by only the Ready/Activity LED flashing. When the initialization
sequence is complete, the LCD screen displays the Home screen.
7. Turn on the server.
Preparing the Host and Verifying the Connection
If necessary, install a SCSI host adapter, software, and compatible drivers. Refer to the manuals for the host computer and SCSI host adapter for detailed
instructions. In addition, follow these general guidelines:
l When the host server is powered on, install software, and/or drivers that are compatible with the autoloader (see " Installing the Device Drivers ").
Software compatibility information is available at support.dell.com . Most backup software packages require an additional module to communicate with
the autoloader robotics.
l If the host server is connected to a network, check with the system administrator before turning off power.
l Use proper procedures to prevent electrostatic discharge (ESD). Use wrist-grounding straps and anti-static mats when handling internal components.
l Make sure that the host server has an open expansion slot.
l Make sure that your backup application supports the SCSI host adapter.
l Depending on the server configuration, you may need to change the SCSI ID of the autoloader and/or tape drive (see " Changing the SCSI ID ").
l Ensure that the autoloader is properly terminated. If the autoloader is the only SCSI device — other than the SCSI host adapter — on the selected SCSI
bus, it must be terminated. Likewise, if the autoloader is physically the last SCSI device on the SCSI bus, it must be terminated. Only the devices
physically at the beginning and end of the SCSI bus should be terminated.
l Verify the connection between the autoloader and host by going to: Settings>Control Panel>SCSI Adapter in Microsoft ® Windows NT ® or
Settings>Control Panel>System>Hardware>Device Manager>Tape Drive and/or Media Changer in Microsoft Windows ® 2000 and Windows Server
2003. For more information on verifying the connection of SCSI devices, consult the operating system documentation.
Installing the Device Drivers
There are two device drivers associated with the Dell PowerVault 122T SDLT 320 Autoloader. One for the autoloader itself, and a second for the SDLT 320
Tape Drive within the autoloader. The Windows Server 2003 CD contains the autoloader driver, but not the SDLT 320 Tape Drive driver. Therefore, Windows
Server T M 2003 will automatically install the autoloader driver, but the SDLT 320 drive must be installed manually with the directions following.
Tape Drive Device Driver
Microsoft Windows 2000 and Microsoft Windows Server 2003:
1. Make sure that you are logged on to the host server with administrator privileges.
2. Insert the Dell PowerVault 122T Autoloader User's Manual and Drivers CD into the CD drive on the host server.
NOTE: The device drivers supplied on the Dell PowerVault 122T SDLT 320 Autoloader User's Manual and Drivers CD are required if you
intend to use the Microsoft Windows 2000 native backup application. Commercial backup applications provide all necessary device
driver support. Refer to
support.dell.com for a list of compatible backup applications. Please note that Microsoft Windows NT does
not include native support for autoloaders. A backup application must be used if using the Dell PowerVault 122T Autoloader
SDLT 320 under Microsoft Windows NT.