Quantum DAT 160 User manual

DAT 160 SCSI and USB
Tape Drives
Tabletop and
Internal Tape Drive
Quick Start Guide
Important Information About
Your New Tape Drive
• Before installing the tape drive run the driver installer from the
CD-ROM.
•USB: Always connect to a USB 2.0 port (on a computer running
Windows or Linux).
•USB: The tape drive should be the only device on the USB hub.
•SCSI: Connect to an Ultra 160 SCSI HBA or higher
•SCSI: Use a SCSI cable and terminator
• For optimum performance use DAT 160 media cartridges
(MR-D6MQN-xx)
NOTE: The DAT 160 cartridge is larger than previous generations of
DAT cartridges.
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This quick start guide provides basic
installation instructions for your internal
or external Quantum DAT 160 Tape
Drive. For detailed instruction see the
Quantum DAT 160 Tape Drive User’s
Guide, p/n 81-81794-01 A01.

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Tabletop and Internal Tape Drive Quick Start Guide
DAT 160 SCSI External Tape Drive Installation
SCSI Cable and
Terminator Power
Use the appropriate 68-pin, wide, VHD-to-HD SCSI cable and LVD terminator.
Figure 1 Recommended
External SCSI Connection
Tech Tip: For detailed, step-by-step installation instructions see the User Guide
found on the Quantum CD supplied with your tape drive. See
www.quantum.com/support for detailed compatibility information.
Server
SCSI terminator
SCSI cable
Power cord
Power switch
Recommended SCSI connection:
Connect to the SCSI HBA or SCSI
connector on your server. Quantum
recommends Ultra 160 or higher.

DAT 160 SCSI Internal Tape Drive Installation 3
DAT 160 SCSI and USB Tape Drives
DAT 160 SCSI Internal Tape Drive Installation
Mounting Hardware Have the appropriate mounting hardware available. Refer to your server documentation.
SCSI Cable Use a correctly rated and terminated cable.
Power Connection Attach a spare power cable from the server's internal power supply.
Figure 2 Recommended
Internal SCSI Connection
Caution: Disconnect your computer from the main power supply before installing
the tape drive and observe anti-static precautions.
Tech Tip: For detailed, step-by-step installation instructions see the User Guide
found on the Quantum CD supplied with your tape drive. See
www.quantum.com/support for detailed compatibility information.
SCSI cable
Power cable
Server
Recommended SCSI connection:
Connect to a SCSI HBA or SCSI
connector on your server.
Quantum recommends Ultra
160 or higher.

4Completing the SCSI Installation
Tabletop and Internal Tape Drive Quick Start Guide
Completing the SCSI Installation
Drivers Drivers are available at www.quantum.com/support.
Install or Update Backup
Software
Always upgrade your software application to ensure it works correctly with the tape
drive. The in-box software provides full support for all the features of your tape drive.
DAT 160 USB External Tape Drive Installation
Figure 3 Quantum DAT 160
USB External Tape Drive
Windows Systems Only Drivers are available at www.quantum.com/support.
Installing the Drive You must connect to a dedicated USB 2.0 port on your computer. USB 1.1 will severely
degrade performance.
Use an appropriate power cable to connect to the main power supply. The drive is not
powered from the USB bus (see figures 4).
Figure 4 Quantum DAT 160
USB External Tape Drive Back
View
Tech Tip: For detailed, step-by-step installation instructions see the User Guide
found on the Quantum CD supplied with your tape drive. See
www.quantum.com/support for detailed compatibility information.
USB cable to
computer
Power cable
Power switch

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DAT 160 SCSI and USB Tape Drives
DAT 160 USB Internal Tape Drive Installation
Use the appropriate power cable to connect to the computer's power supply. The drive is
not powered from the USB bus.
Windows Systems Only: Run the driver installer from the CD-ROM before connecting tape drive.
Check Server Schematic
for Internal USB 2.0 Port.
You must connect to a dedicated USB 2.0 port on your computer. USB 1.1 will severely
degrade performance. Use the schematic on the inside of the door or consult your
computer documentation to locate the availability and position of a USB 2.0 port; this may
be a 4-pin motherboard connector or standard USB socket.
• Internal port available? Use appropriate cables, as appropriate (A)
• No internal port available? Use the Cable Routing Kit (B) to connect to an external
USB port.
Attach USB Cable to
Internal USB 2.0 Port
There are two types of internal USB cables.
• 4-pin connector inside the computer:
You must provide the special 4-pin cable for connecting to a 4-pin USB connector
because there are two types of pin layout. Select the correct cable for your computer.
Sockets may be oriented horizontally or vertically (see figure 5).
• Standard 5-pin USB port inside the computer
Use the appropriate cable with the tape drive, not illustrated.
Attach USB Cable to
External USB 2.0 Port
Use the appropriate USB cable and Cable Routing Kit (bracket with attached cable). Make
sure you orientate the bracket correctly when you fit it, (cable on the outside, Type A USB
socket on the inside).
Caution: Disconnect your computer from the main power supply before installing
the tape drive and observe anti-static precautions.
Tech Tip: For detailed, step-by-step installation instructions refer to the User Guide
found on the Quantum CD supplied with your tape drive. See
www.quantum.com/support for detailed compatibility information.

6Completing the USB Installation
Tabletop and Internal Tape Drive Quick Start Guide
Figure 5 Attaching an USB
Cable to an Internal USB 2.0
Port
Completing the USB Installation
Complete Installation of
Drivers
If the Found New Hardware Wizard runs, follow the on-screen instructions to automatically
search for the installed drivers.
Install or Update Backup
Software
It is important to check www.quantum.com/support for software compatibility and
install any recommended upgrades. The in-box software provides full support for all the
features of your tape drive.
Understanding the Front Panel LEDs
Figure 6 Front Panel LEDs
AB
USB cable
Power cable
4-pin internal USB cable
(older-style pin layout)
Internal USB
2.0 port
External USB
2.0 port
To ta p e d ri v e
Type B
connector)
To se r v er ’ s
external USB
port (Type A
connector)
Bracket not supplied

Understanding the Front Panel LEDs 7
DAT 160 SCSI and USB Tape Drives
Table 1 Front Panel LEDs Clean Amber Description
On Cleaning cartridge in use
Off Drive does not require cleaning
Flashing Drive Needs cleaning
Drive Green Description
Off No fault has been detected
Flashing Drive mechanism has detected a hardware error
Tape Green Description
Off No fault has been detected
Flashing Cartridge currently in the drive is faulty (damaged or unsupported).
Discard the cartridge
Ready Green Description
On Drive is ready for use
Off Drive power is off, there was a failure during self-test, or a cartridge
is not present
Flashing Drive is busy

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Tabletop and Internal Tape Drive Quick Start Guide