Chapter Overview; Preparation; Scsi Requirements; Before You Start - Freecom DLT VS-80 Installation And Operation Manual

2.1

Chapter Overview

This chapter explains how to configure and install your DLT-VS80esDesktop Drive or DLT-
VS80 Internal Drive. Configuration and installation are not difficult and require only that you
follow the steps and instructions presented in this chapter.
2.2

Preparation

This section helps you prepare to install your DLT-VS80esDesktop Drive or DLT-VS80
Internal Drive.
2.2.1

SCSI Requirements

Your DLT-VS80 (desktop and internal) requires a wide, SCSI-2, Low-Voltage Differential
(LVD) or Single-Ended (SE) SCSI bus. Make sure your SCSI host adapter or controller
supports these standards. If you connect your DLT-VS80 to an SE SCSI bus, the drive's
performance is limited to the maximum data transfer speed of the SE bus. Your DLT-VS80
is not compatible with a standard differential or High-Voltage Differential (HVD) SCSI bus.
Your DLT-VS80 is compatible with a narrow (50-pin) SCSI bus using a customer-supplied
68-pin to 50-pin adapter that terminates the unused 18 pins. These adapters are sometimes
labeled high-byte termination.
2.2.2

Before You Start

Installing your DLT-VS80esDesktop Drive requires no special tools. You will need a ballpoint
pen to change the SCSI ID switch on the rear panel of the drive. Installing your DLT-VS80
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