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Chapter 2 Installation and Configuration
Installing the Autoloader
Installation
Overview
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6
•
Connecting the SCSI and Power Cables
•
Preparing the Host and Verifying the Connection
•
Installing the Device Drivers
Installing the autoloader consists of the following steps, which are
explained in more detail later in this section:
1 Prepare to install your new Quantum SuperLoader 3 autoloader (see
Installation
Preparation).
2 Identifying the proper SCSI bus types (see
3 Identify the accessories that come with the autoloader (see
Accessories
on page 15).
4 Install the autoloader in a computer rack or select a table or desktop
near the host server. If installing a rack mount unit, refer to your rack
.
Installation Guide
5 Shut down or turn off the server and all devices attached to the server
(see
Connecting the SCSI and Power Cables
6 Attach the SCSI cable to the autoloader and server's SCSI host
adapter (see
Connecting the SCSI and Power Cables
7 Attach the power cable to the autoloader and plug in the power cable
to the nearest power outlet (see
Cables
on page 16). Power the autoloader on to ensure it passes the
Power-on Self Test (POST).
8 Set the SCSI ID for the autoloader (see
page 62).
9 Set up the host and verify the connection (see
Verifying the Connection
Warning:
Whenever you power cycle the autoloader, allow 10
seconds before turning the power back on. The power
supply requires at least two to three seconds for the
capacitors to discharge. This ensures a complete system
reset on power down and may avoid system errors.
SuperLoader 3 Autoloader User's Guide
on page 16
on page 19
SCSI Bus
on page 16).
Connecting the SCSI and Power
Setting the SCSI ID
Preparing the Host and
on page 18).
on page 18
Requirements).
on page 16).
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