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P/N 1012583 F October 2006 #1012583F#

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EXABYTE MAGNUM 1X7 AUTOLOADER

UICK START GUIDE

Use this guide to get your Exabyte Magnum 1x7 Autoloader up and

running quickly. If you need additional information, refer to the

Exabyte Magnum 1x7 Autoloader Product Manual available at

www.exabyte.com/manuals.

As you install your autoloader, refer to the figures below and the

operator panel quick reference on page 5.

FRONT

BACK

1| PREPARING FOR INSTALLATION

Make sure that you have the equipment you need for installing and

operating the autoloader, as follows:

BEFORE BEGINNING AUTOLOADER INSTALLATION

Before installing the autoloader:

 Make sure that the SCSI host bus adapter card installed in the

host computer, any necessary device drivers, and your backup

software are compatible with the autoloader. Make certain that

an Ultra 160 SCSI host bus adapter (HBA) and any necessary

drivers installed in the host computer are compatible with the tape

drive(s).

 For optimum performance, use an Ultra160 SCSI host bus

adapter. Compatibility information is available from

www.exabyte.com/compatibility.

 If your software has not yet been certified for the Magnum 1x7

Autoloader, you can use one of the autoloader’s emulation

modes (see the Product Manual).

 You can install the software on the host computer before or after

autoloader installation. However, if you install the software first,

you may need to reconfigure it for use with the autoloader after

autoloader installation is complete.

 Locate an appropriate area for the autoloader. The autoloader is

designed to operate in a standard 19-inch rack. To provide

adequate air flow, a ventilated rack is recommended. If you do not

plan to install the autoloader in a rack, do not place the autoloader

on its side, and do not place objects on top of the autoloader. The

autoloader must be operated in the horizontal position.

Power cord

Two power cords are included: one for use in the

US and Canada and one for use in Europe.

If you plan to use the autoloader outside of these

locations, refer to the Product Manual for

requirements.

SCSI cable(s)

One high-density (HD), wide (68-pin), 2-meter LVD

SCSI cable is provided with the autoloader.

If you want to use your own cable or terminator,

refer to the Product Manual for requirements.

Important! Both LTO-2 a nd LTO -3 SC S I tape dri ves

are Ultra 160 SCSI devices and require a minimum

Ultra 160 rated cabling.

If your SCSI controller has a 68-pin very

high-density (VHDCI) connector, you will need to

obtain either a VHDCI/HD converter to use the

supplied SCSI cable or a VHDCI-to-HD SCSI cable.

Terminator

One wide Ultra 3 Active SCSI terminator is provided

with the autoloader.

If you want to use your own terminator, use a

high-quality Ultra 3 rated Active SCSI terminator. An

appropriate terminator is stamped with Ultra 3 or

LVD 160 and “Active Negation.”

Cartridge

Access Port

LCD

Keypad

Status

LED

Ethernet

port

SCSI

connectors

Power cord

connection

Power

switch

Ethernet

cable

One Ethernet cable is provided. You can use this

cable to connect the autoloader to an Ethernet

network for remote monitoring, firmware upgrades,

and diagnostics. See the Product Manual for

instructions.

Rack-mount

hardware

The autoloader is designed to mount in a standard

19-inch rack, using 2 units (2U) of rack space.

Rack-mount hardware is included with the

autoloader.

Cartridges

Use only data cartridges and cleaning cartridges

designed specifically for LTO Ultrium tape drives.

For maximum capacity, use Ultrium 2 data

cartridges with the LTO-2 tape drive and Ultrium 3

data cartridges with the LTO-3 tape drive.

Tape

Drive

Cartridges Color

Native

Capacity

LTO-3

Ultrium 3 Slate Blue 400 GB

Ultrium 2 Purple 200 GB

Ultrium 1

(READ only)

Black 100 GB

WORM

Two-toned 400 GB

LTO-2

Ultrium 2 Purple 200 GB

Ultrium 1 Black 100 GB

See the Product Manual for WORM cartridge

information.

Bar code

labels

Sample bar code labels for the cartridges are

included with the autoloader.

If you want to prepare your own labels, refer to the

Exabyte Bar Code Label Specification for LTO Ultrium

Cartridges on the documentation CD.

Important! Both LTO-2 and LTO-3 SCSI tape drives are Ultra 160

SCSI devices and require a minimum Ultra 160 non-RAID SCSI

adapter card, Ultra 160 rated cabling, and an Ultra 160 Active

terminator.

Important

Both LTO-2 and LTO-3 SCSI tape drives are Ultra 160

SCSI devices and require a minimum Ultra 160

non-RAID SCSI host bus adapter card.

Summary of content (6 pages)

PAGE 1
EXABYTE MAGNUM 1X7 AUTOLOADER QUICK START GUIDE Ethernet cable One Ethernet cable is provided. You can use this cable to connect the autoloader to an Ethernet network for remote monitoring, firmware upgrades, and diagnostics. See the Product Manual for instructions. Use this guide to get your Exabyte Magnum 1x7 Autoloader up and running quickly. If you need additional information, refer to the Exabyte Magnum 1x7 Autoloader Product Manual available at www.exabyte.com/manuals.
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Ensure that the work area is free from conditions that could cause electrostatic discharge (ESD). Discharge static electricity from your body by touching a known grounded surface, such as a computer’s metal chassis. Warning Before performing any installation or maintenance procedures, be sure that the autoloader’s power switch is off and that the power cord is disconnected from the autoloader and the outlet.
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The following figure shows how to connect the autoloader as the last device on a SCSI bus. 4. If necessary, set the SCSI IDs for the autoloader and the tape drive. You can use the default IDs or change them if they conflict with other devices on the SCSI bus. The SCSI IDs are set through the autoloader’s operator panel. Refer to the Product Manual for instructions. Do not power on the host computer system immediately after powering on the autoloader.
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If the autoloader and tape drive are not operating as expected, see the Product Manual for troubleshooting information. 8 | BEGINNING AUTOLOADER OPERATION After you have installed your autoloader, you can add cartridges and put it into operation. If you operate the autoloader in Random mode (the default), your autoloader application controls which cartridges are moved to and from the tape drive.
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You can continue importing cartridges in the same manner until you have filled as many cells as you want. Important 10. Press Quick Reference — Magnum 1x7 Autoloader Operator Panel Buttons If you plan to store a cleaning cartridge in the autoloader, you must store it in cell 7. Up a Level Select (as needed) to return to the Home screen. Previous Choice REMOVING CARTRIDGES FROM THE AUTOLOADER To remove cartridges: 1. At the Home screen, press 2. Press , , or to access the main menus.
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Quick Reference—Magnum 1x7 Autoloader Menu Structure (Keep this sheet close to your autoloader for reference) Home Screen Status and Messages Select a Command View a Status Import Cartridges View Event Log Total Even nn Export Cartridges View Drive Information? Change a Configuration Perform a Diagnostic Change Librarys ID Run Hardware Self Test Change Drives ID Load Drive Unload Drive Update Inventory 1234567 – Clean Drive? Drive FW Level Drive Serial # Drive current SCSI ID View Librarys In