Connecting And Powering On The Autoloader - HP C7745NB - SureStore DLT Tape Autoloader 1/9 Service Manual

Connecting and Powering on the Autoloader

Remember to:
Connect the autoloader as follows (see
illustration):
1. If the host computer is connected to a network, check with the system
2. Properly power off all peripheral devices connected to the host computer.
3. Power off the host.
Caution
4. Install a 68-pin jumper cable from the bottom connector on the autoloader
5. Install a SCSI terminator to the top connector of the controller card. Ensure
Note
6. Install a 68-pin SCSI cable from the SCSI adapter card on the host to the
7. If a remote management card is included with your autoloader, install a
8. Connect the power cord from the back of the power supply module to a
Chapter 1
Remove the internal packaging inside the autoloader (see
page 17).
Refer to the ANSI SCSI specification and
page 116 for more information on cable length requirements.
administrator before turning off power.
When installing cables, do not damage the SCSI pins.
controller card to the left connector on the drive module (see
page 30).
you are using the correct terminator type for your autoloader (LVDS or
HVDS).
For maximum performance, do not connect the autoloader to the
same SCSI bus as the hard drive or another tape drive.
remaining connector on the drive module.
Category 5 Ethernet cable from the back of the card into an active
network port.
properly grounded outlet.
SCSI Cable Specifications
Figure 9 on page 30 for a cabling
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