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The following figure shows how to connect the autoloader as the last
device on a SCSI bus.
4.
4.4.
4. Power on all of the peripheral devices on the SCSI bus.
5.
5.5.
5. Power on the autoloader as described in the Powering On the Autoloader.
4| CONNECTING THE AUTOLOADER TO ETHERNET
This section provides guidelines for connecting the autoloader to an Ethernet
network.
To connect the autoloader to Ethernet using the provided cable:
1.
1.1.
1. Insert one end of the cable into the autoloader’s Ethernet port until you
hear it snap into place. The Ethernet port is located on the back of the
autoloader, as shown in the following figure.
2.
2.2.
2. Connect the other end of the cable to the network or directly to the server
you plan to use to run the autoloader’s Remote Management utility or
upload firmware.
When you perform autoloader configuration, you will configure the
autoloader’s Ethernet interface (see Section 6 – Configuring the Autoloader).
5| POWERING ON THE AUTOLOADER
To power on the autoloader:
1.
1.1.
1. Make sure that the power switch on the back of the autoloader is off (press
the 0).
2.
2.2.
2. Connect the female end of the power cord to the power connector on the
back of the autoloader. Connect the male end to the power source.
3.
3.3.
3. Push the power switch on the back of the autoloader to the “on” position
(press the I). After the autoloader performs its power-on sequence, the
Home screen appears on the LCD:
4.
4.4.
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.
5.
5.5.
5. Power on the host computer system.
6| CONFIGURING THE AUTOLOADER
If desired, you can operate the autoloader without performing any
configuration. However, by configuring the autoloader, you can customize its
operation to your particular needs. Before putting the autoloader into
operation, check the list of optional configuration tasks below to determine if
there are any you want to perform. Instructions for these tasks are provided in
the Product Manual. See page 6 for a quick reference to autoloader menu
items.
7| CHECKING THE SETUP
Check the setup by performing the exercises suggested below. While these
exercises are not required, it is a good idea to verify that your software and
hardware are communicating properly before you begin operation.
 Import several cartridges into the autoloader (see Section 9 – Inserting and
Removing Cartridges). You may also want to run a system demo (see the
Product Manual for instructions). These exercises help determine whether
the autoloader’s hardware components are operating properly.
 If you have not already done so, install the software application on the host
computer. Instruct the software to load and unload one or more cartridges
in the tape drive. This helps determine whether the software and
autoloader are communicating properly.
 Back up several megabytes of data with the tape drive and perform a
comparison check on the backed-up data. This determines whether the
software and tape drive are communicating properly.
Important
Two power cords are shipped with the autoloader: One
for use in the US and Canada, and one for use in Europe.
Use the correct power cord for your location.
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SCSI terminator
SCSI cable
Ethernet port
Important
Do not power on the host computer system immediately
after powering on the autoloader. After you press the
autoloader’s power switch, there is a short delay before the
tape drive is on-line.
Set the... To...
LCD language
change the LCD language from English to French, German,
Spanish, Italian, or Portuguese.
LCD contrast
set the LCD contrast to an appropriate level for your
lighting conditions.
Emulation
mode
set the autoloader to emulate an Exabyte VXA AutoPak
1x10 autoloader, EZ17 autoloader, or 210 library (if your
application is not yet certified for the Magnum 1x7
Autoloader).
Automatic
tape drive
cleaning
set options that enable the autoloader to perform tape
drive cleanings when necessary, using a cleaning cartridge
stored in the autoloader.
Ethernet
interface
connect to the autoloader’s Ethernet interface to remotely
monitor and manage operation, upgrade firmware, and
create diagnostic listings.
Sequential
operation
set options to allow the autoloader to process cartridges
sequentially without direction from an autoloader
application.
Password
protection
prevent unauthorized personnel from using operator panel
functions and possibly disrupting autoloader operation.
Number of
cells
configure the autoloader so that it reports only the number
of cells you use.
Some backup applications base licensing on the number of
cartridge cells in the autoloader. If you don’t plan to use all
of the cells in the autoloader initially, use this option to limit
the number of cells.