Step 2: Check The Drive's Scsi Id - HP VS160 - StorageWorks DLT Tape Drive Troubleshooting Manual

Step 2: Check the drive's SCSI ID

Your HP StorageWorks VS160 drive is shipped with a default SCSI ID of 6, but it can be
assigned any unused ID between 0 and 15. Do not use SCSI ID 7, which is reserved for the
SCSI controller. SCSI ID 0 is typically assigned to the boot disk and should also not be used
unless the tape drive is on a dedicated SCSI bus.
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Determine whether you need to change the SCSI ID from the default of 6.
Caution Static electricity can damage electronic components. Always wear an antistatic wriststrap if
possible. If not, to equalize the electromagnetic charges, touch a bare metal part of the server
(such as the back plate) before you remove the tape drive from its bag.
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Change the tape drive's SCSI ID, if necessary.
Use a small screwdriver or a ball-point pen to press the indented SCSI ID selector buttons on
the rear panel (see Figure 4) until the required value is displayed. Do not use a pencil because
small bits of graphite could contaminate the drive.
Note The server and the tape drive SCSI IDs are only checked at power-on. To change the SCSI ID
after installation, power down both the server and the tape drive, change the tape drive's
SCSI ID, power up the tape drive, and then power up the server.
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