IBM DDS Gen 5 User Manual page 22

2. Connect the power cable connector to the four-pin connector on the tape drive
Step 5. Completing the installation
Check your work before closing the computer.
1. Be sure that the power and SCSI connectors are securely attached. Be sure that
2. Replace the computer cover and secure it in place.
3. Reconnect the cables and then reconnect the power cords.
Step 6. Turning on the device
Turn on all the attached devices; then turn on your computer. If the internal tape
drive is configured to perform its Power-On Self-Test (see"Power-on self test" on
page 6), it performs the test for about five seconds. When the drive passes the test,
all three front-panel LEDs should be OFF.
Step 8. Updating the configuration
For most computers, the configuration-setup utility program automatically
recognizes the new tape drive. However, you might have to provide information
about your system changes after you restart your computer.
Ensure that the appropriate advanced SCSI programming interface (ASPI) device
drivers are installed to support the tape drive. Device drivers are usually provided
with the SCSI adapter.
If your computer does not recognize the tape drive after startup or if you receive
startup errors, run the configuration-setup utility program as described in the
documentation that comes with your computer. If all the indicators on either side
of the tape drive blink in unison, there is a problem with the tape drive. Press the
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as shown in the illustration.
Attention: Do not force the power cable into the tape drive power connector.
If the power cable is upside down and you force the connection, you might
damage the drive.
If all the power cables are in use, purchase a dc Y-splitter cable, which is
available at most electronics stores. Split a cable to make a connection available
for the tape drive.
the cables are neatly routed.