Use this information to learn how you can be prepared before you
install, remove, or replace any tape drives.
Select the appropriate information from this list:
Handling recommendations
Attention: Be
sure to read these instructions before you remove the device from its anti-static
bag or any time you handle it.
For optimum performance, always follow
these recommendations:
- Handle the drive carefully and by its external metal chassis. Keep your
hands away from the printed circuit boards, components, and printed circuit
(flex) cables.
- If possible, work on a cushioned surface, and do not drop the device onto
the work surface.
- If you move the device to an environment that is colder or warmer than
its previous environment, keep the drive in its package and allow the package
to reach the current room temperature. This action prevents potential data
loss or damage to the device. Allow one hour of acclimatization for each 10
degrees C (18 degrees F) difference between the ship or storage temperature
and the room temperature.
Note: If you are installing the auto-docking version of this device on
your system, the remainder of this information does not apply to your system.
For information about the auto-docking feature, see your system documentation.
Planning your SCSI device layout
SCSI
devices are attached in a daisy-chain configuration to a SCSI adapter inside
your system unit. SCSI devices can be installed inside your system unit or
connected externally. When you connect more than one SCSI device, it is important
that you plan the layout of your SCSI chain. Each device in the chain has
a unique SCSI address (also called a SCSI ID). A terminator is required
at each end of the SCSI chain.
Determining your SCSI address
Before you
install the drive, you must set the SCSI address on the drive. First, determine
which SCSI addresses are available to use. Then choose an address and install
jumpers on the drive to set the selected address. The drive supports addresses
6 through 0 and 8 through 15. You can use any available SCSI address as long
as no two SCSI devices on the same chain use the same address. Usually, no
device can use address 7, which is reserved for the SCSI adapter.
Note: Drives
are usually shipped with an SCSI address of 0.
SCSI addresses are
in sequential order from highest to lowest priority. All SCSI devices can
use SCSI addresses 6 through 0. If your system unit and adapter support the
wide (16-data bit, 68-conductor cable) SCSI interface, you might see addresses
in the range of 0 through 15.
Setting the SCSI address
The drive is
provided with jumpers packaged in a small plastic bag. After you choose an
available SCSI address, you can install the jumpers on the drive to match
the selected address.
Attention: Each tape drive has different
jumper settings and pin locations.
To set the SCSI address complete
the following steps:
- Remove the drive from its anti-static bag.
- Find the pin positions located on the jumper block on the back of the
drive. These positions are always used to set the SCSI address on the drive.
- Refer to the drawing labeled SCSI ID Setting on
the tape drive to determine in which pin positions you insert the jumpers
to correctly set the SCSI address.
- To set a position to On, insert a jumper onto both
the top and bottom pins.
- To set a position to Off, either insert a jumper
onto the top pin only or remove the jumper from the jumper block.
Configuring the tape drive
To configure
the drive after installation, boot your system unit. Device drivers are provided
in the operating systems that support the drive. Your operating system recognizes
the drive and automatically updates your system unit configuration.
Updating microcode levels
Media devices
contain microcode that you can update. Contact your authorized service provider
for instructions on how to obtain and install the latest microcode levels
for your device.