Quantum ValueLoader DLT VS160 User manual

This Quick Start Guide explains how
to unpack, install, and operate your
ValueLoader DLT VS80, ValueLoader
DLT VS160, ValueLoader LTO-1,
ValueLoader LTO-2, or ValueLoader
SDLT 320 including how to correctly
handle magazines and tape cartridges.
For additional information, visit
www.Quantum.com
, refer to the
Quantum ValueLoader User’s Guide
installed as a PDF (portable document
for mat) file on the enclosed CD, or
contact Quantum Technical Sup port
and Customer Service by dialing
[phone].
Note:
Adobe Acrobat Reader
5.0 or later is required to view
and print PDF documents.
To download a free copy of
Adobe Acrobat Reader, go to
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.
Step 1: Unpack the ValueLoader
a.
Look for markings on the shipping carton that indicate the top. If necessary,
position the carton so that it is top-side up.
b.
Using scissors, a utility knife, or other appropriate tool, carefully cut the packing
tape along the length and ends of the carton.
c.
Remove the accessories from the shipping carton and check the contents. The
accessories include the following items:
•
SCSI cable and terminator
•
Regulatory insert and documentation
•
Power cord
If this is a rackmount installation, check the rack kit contents. The rack kit contains
the following items:
•
Hardware kit with clip nuts and bolts
•
Mounting rails
•
Fixing flanges
d.
Lift the ValueLoader and padding out of the box and place it on a work surface, top
facing up.
e.
Carefully remove the foam packaging from the ValueLoader and then remove the
bag.
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Step 2: Choose a Location
Select a location for the ValueLoader that has adequate
clearance for ventilation, minimal dust and debris, and an
appropriate power source nearby.
If this is a standalone installation, select a location that is flat,
sturdy, and level. Do not place the Valueloader on its side or
stack items on top of the ValueLoader.
Step 3: Install the ValueLoader into a
Rack
If this is a rackmount installation, install the ValueLoader into a
rack by doing the following:
•
Securing the fixing flanges on the sides of the
ValueLoader
•
Installing the mounting rails into the rack
•
Securing the flanges to the mounting rails
Flange
Mounting rail
Step 4: Cabling the ValueLoader
a.
Ensure that all devices on the SCSI bus are powered off.
b.
Attach a SCSI cable from the SCSI bus to one of the SCSI
connectors on the back panel of the ValueLoader.
c.
If the ValueLoader is the last device on the SCSI bus (or the
only device), attach a SCSI terminator to the other SCSI
connector on the back panel of the ValueLoader.
If the ValueLoader is not the last device of the SCSI bus,
attach a SCSI cable from the open connector on the back
panel of the ValueLoader to the next device on the bus.
d.
Connect a power cord from the back panel of the
ValueLoader to a grounded power source.
Power cord
Power cord
Power cord
Power cord
SCSI cable
SCSI terminator
Step 5: Prepare the Host
If necessary, install a SCSI host bus adapter, software, and a
compatible driver on the host computer. Connect the SCSI bus to
the host computer.
Step 6: Turn on the ValueLoader
Turn on the ValueLoader by pressing the power button on the
front panel. Power on the host and all attached SCSI devices.

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Operating the ValueLoader
The following sections provide an overview of ValueLoader
operations.
Importing Cartridges.
Load tapes into the ValueLoader by using
the
Import
command from the front panel and then inserting
the data cartridge into the mailslot.
Exporting Cartridges.
Unload tape cartridges from the
ValueLoader by using the
Export
command from the front
panel. The selected cartridge automatically ejects.
Loading Cartridges.
Load tape cartridges from the ValueLoader
slots into the tape drive by using the
Load Cartridge
command
from the front panel.
Unloading Cartridges.
Unload tape cartridges from the tape
drive to the ValueLoader slots by using the
Unload Cartridge
command from the front panel.
Cleaning the Tape Drive.
Clean the tape drive when the Clean
Drive LED is illuminated. Use the
Clean Drive
command from the
front panel to import a cleaning cartridge into the ValueLoader
and begin the cleaning operation.
Ordering Media.
To prolong the life of the ValueLoader tape
drive, use ValueLoader storage media. ValueLoader tape
cartridges and cleaning cartridges have been designed in
conjunction with the ValueLoader tape drive. For purchase
information, go to
www.Quantum.com
.
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6707947-07cN 02