Step 1. Preparing For Installation; Step 2. Selecting A Scsi Id - IBM 80 GB VS160 User Manual

Step 1. Preparing for installation

To prepare for installation:
1. Unpack the tape drive and store the packaging. You will need the packaging if
2. If you are installing the drive in an external storage enclosure, turn off the
3. Turn off all attached devices.
4. Turn off the computer.
5. Disconnect all cables from the computer and all attached devices; then open the
6. Before opening the static-protective package containing the tape drive, touch

Step 2. Selecting a SCSI ID

Each device on a SCSI bus must have a unique SCSI ID. Select a SCSI ID from 0 to
15 for the tape drive. The SCSI ID must be supported by your SCSI adapter. Refer
to your SCSI adapter documentation for the range and relative priority of the IDs
supported. The tape drive is shipped with the SCSI ID preset to 3.
Follow these guidelines to select a SCSI ID:
v Assign the tape drive to one of the higher priority IDs available (0–6).
v Assign the lower priority ID numbers (8-15) to those devices that are most often
v Do not assign an ID of 7, because this is usually used as the SCSI adapter ID.
v For many IBM computers, press F1 during the startup after the memory check
v Use SCSI adapter utility programs, if available.
v Inspect the installed SCSI devices to see how the jumpers that determine the IDs
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you return the drive for service.
enclosure.
computer. For specific information on opening your computer, refer to the
documentation that comes with your computer.
Attention: Tape drives are sensitive to static electricity discharge. The drive is wrapped in
a static-protective package to prevent damage.
the bag to an unpainted metal surface on the computer for at least two seconds.
Remove the drive from the static-protective package. If you must put the drive
down, place the drive on the static-protective package. Do not touch any of the
exposed components of the tape drive. Instead, handle it carefully by the edges.
used or are faster than other devices in the chain.
Depending on your computer, there are several ways to view your current SCSI
ID settings:
completes. Other adapters show SCSI settings when you press Ctrl A. Check the
documentation that comes with your computer or SCSI adapter for information
on how to view configuration information.
are set.