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2 Verify installation
Once you have installed the drive hardware, check that drivers have been installed correctly and you
have the correct version of backup software, and verify that the tape drive is functioning properly
before you store your valuable data.
1.
Switch on the drive and the server.
2.
The tape drive will run its hardware self-test, which takes about 5 seconds. If self-test passes, the
green Ready LED flashes and then shows steady green. If the test fails, the Drive Error and Tape
Error LEDs flash, while the Ready and Clean LEDs are off. This continues until the drive is reset.
See
"Understanding LED
• If you installed drivers before connecting the tape drive (Windows only)
The tape drive should be detected automatically and the correct drivers used. If the Windows
Found New Hardware wizard runs, cancel it - you can use Device Manager to check that
the driver is installed.
• Installing drivers after connecting the tape drive (Windows only)
If you have not already installed drivers, the Windows Found New Hardware wizard will
run when you power on the server and tape drive. Install the driver according to the supplied
documentation in the driver's folder.
• Installing drivers (other operating systems)
Drivers are included with the operating system and should be loaded automatically.
NOTE:
Certain backup applications require you to use their own Tape driver.
3.
Verify that the tape drive installation was successful.
4.
For all operating systems ensure that you have downloaded any upgrades necessary for your
backup application.
sequences" on page 22 for more information about front panel LEDs.
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