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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.
2| COMPLETING THE UNPACKING PROCESS
REMOVING THE SHIPPING KEY
The robotic cartridge loader inside the autoloader is secured with a small
metal shipping key to keep the loader from moving during shipping. Before
operating the autoloader, you must remove this shipping key.
To remove the shipping key:
1.
1.1.
1. Remove the adhesive label securing the shipping key to the autoloader.
2.
2.2.
2. Lift the shipping key up and out of the autoloader (see the following figure).
Save the shipping key with the autoloader’s packing materials in case you
need to re-ship the autoloader.
INSTALLING THE AUTOLOADER IN A RACK
See the Rack-mounting instructions included with the autoloader.
3| CONNECTING THE AUTOLOADER TO SCSI
This section provides guidelines for connecting the autoloader to a host system
via SCSI. The autoloader includes two SCSI devices: the autoloader itself and
the tape drive. The two devices share one set of Ultra 160 SCSI connectors for
connection to a SCSI bus.
GUIDELINES FOR CONNECTING TO SCSI
Keep these guidelines in mind as you plan your SCSI connections:
 Make sure the SCSI bus is LVD (Ultra 160). Do not connect the
autoloader to a high-voltage differential (HVD) SCSI bus.
 Do not connect single-ended SCSI devices. Although single-ended SCSI
is compatible with LVD Ultra-2 and Ultra-3 SCSI, Exabyte does not support
connecting single-ended devices to the SCSI bus attached to the
autoloader.
 Do not connect the autoloader to a RAID controller. The autoloader will
not operate if it is connected to a RAID controller.
 Do not exceed SCSI bus length restrictions. The maximum allowable
length of an LVD SCSI bus is 12 meters (39 feet) if you have more than two
devices on the bus. Make sure the SCSI bus attached to the autoloader
does not exceed this length. To determine the length of the bus:
a.
a.a.
a. Add together the lengths of all external SCSI cables on the bus.
b.
b.b.
b. Add 64 centimeters (25.2 inches) for the internal cable length used by
the autoloader and its tape drive.
c.
c.c.
c. Add the internal cable lengths for any other SCSI devices on the bus.
 Make sure the SCSI bus is properly terminated. You must install a
terminator on the device at the physical end of the SCSI bus. If the
autoloader terminates the SCSI bus, you must install the required
terminator on one of the autoloader’s SCSI connectors.
MAKING THE SCSI CONNECTIONS
To connect the autoloader to SCSI:
1.
1.1.
1. Make sure that the autoloader is powered off (press the 0 on the back of
the unit).
2.
2.2.
2. Power off the host computer and any peripheral devices on the SCSI bus.
3.
3.3.
3. Connect a SCSI cable to the host computer and to one of the autoloader’s
SCSI connectors.
 Autoloader IS last device on bus—install a terminator on the unused SCSI
connector.
 Autoloader is NOT last device on bus—connect another SCSI cable from
the autoloader’s SCSI connector to the next device on the bus. For the
device at the physical end of the bus, install a terminator on one of the
SCSI connectors for that device.
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.
Warnung
Vor der Ausführung von Installations- oder Wartungsarbeiten
ist darauf zu achten, daß der Autoloader-Netzschalter auf
“Aus” gestellt ist und daß das Anschlußkabel vom Autoloader
und der Steckdose entfernt ist.
Advertencia
Antes de realizar cualquier procedimiento de instalación o de
mantenimiento, comprobar que el interruptor de
alimentación de la biblioteca está apagado y que el cable de
alimentación no está enchufado ni a la biblioteca ni a la toma
de corriente.
Important
After unpacking the autoloader, save all the original packing
materials in case you need to ship or move the autoloader later.
Remove this label
Shipping key
Caution
Do not connect the autoloader to a high-voltage differential
(HVD) SCSI bus. Doing so may damage the autoloader, tape
drive, or other devices on the bus.
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.
Important
Both LTO-2 and LTO-3 SCSI tape drives require an Ultra 3 or
LVD 160 terminator to function properly on the SCSI bus. An
inadequate terminator will result in various SCSI bus issues,
including bus hangs and Read/Write failures.
Important
Both LTO-2 and LTO-3 SCSI tape drives require an Ultra 3 or
Ultra 160 terminator to function properly on the SCSI bus. An
inadequate terminator will result in various SCSI bus issues,
including bus hangs and Read/Write failures. See FAQ #2025
at www.exabyte.com/support for details.