User`s guide

LTO-5 Tape Drive User’s Guide 5
Chapter 2
Installation Procedures
This chapter provides detailed installation instructions for both the internal
and tabletop models of the LTO-5 Tape Drive, including:
• Before Installing the LTO-5 Tape Drive
, which includes:
• Handling Precautions and Installation Guidelines
• Preinstallation Requirements on page 7
• Unpacking and Inspecting the Drive
on page 7
• Detailed procedures for:
• Installing the Internal LTO-5 Tape Drive
on page 8
• Installing the Tabletop LTO-5 Tape Drive
on page 15
• Installing the LTO Driver Software
on page 19, optional/when
required
Optionally, experienced users who are familiar with installing the LTO-5 Tape
Drive can refer to the quick-start checklists in appendix
on page 73 of this
guide. Each checklist provides abbreviated installation instructions, with
references to the corresponding detailed procedures in this chapter.