Table of Contents
vi Quantum DLT 8000 Tape System
CHAPTER 2: CONFIGURING, INSTALLING AND OPERATING THE TAPE
SYSTEM
2.1 Safety, Handling, and Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) Protection..........................2-1
2.1.1 Safety Precautions........................................................................................2-1
2.1.2 Handling.......................................................................................................2-1
2.1.3 Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) Protection.....................................................2-2
2.2 Configuring and Installing an Integral Tape System .............................................2-3
2.2.1 Setting the SCSI ID......................................................................................2-4
2.2.2 Setting TERM PWR......................................................................................2-6
2.2.3 Setting Parity Checking ................................................................................2-7
2.2.4 Installing the Tape System............................................................................2-8
2.2.4.1 Securing the Tape System in Bay or Chassis.........................................2-8
2.2.4.2 Connecting SCSI Bus and Power Cables.............................................2-10
2.2.4.3 The Loader Connector........................................................................2-13
2.3 Configuring and Installing a Tabletop Tape System ..........................................2-15
2.3.1 Selecting SCSI ID.......................................................................................2-16
2.3.2 Connecting the SCSI Bus Cables................................................................2-17
2.3.3 Installing the AC Power Cord ....................................................................2-18
2.4 The Tape Cartridge ...........................................................................................2-21
2.4.1 Care and Handling of Tape Cartridges........................................................2-22
2.4.2 Tape Cartridge Write-Protect Switch..........................................................2-24
2.4.3 Checking a Tape Cartridge..........................................................................2-26
2.4.4 Loading a Cartridge ....................................................................................2-27
2.4.5 Unloading a Cartridge.................................................................................2-29
2.4.6 How and When to Use a Cleaning Tape Cartridge ......................................2-30
2.5 Operating the Tape System – Controls and Indicators ......................................2-33
2.5.1 Unload Button............................................................................................2-34
2.5.2 Cartridge Insert/Release Handle.................................................................2-34
2.5.3 Selecting Density........................................................................................2-35
2.6 Power On Self Test (POST) and Indicator Activity During POST....................2-39
2.7 Tape System Operating Modes and Indicator Activity ......................................2-41
