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Entering Configuration Data
Drive Entries (SCSI Drives Only)
Notes: For 9840/T9840B/T9940 drives only:
Two entries complete the configuration options for each SCSI drive:
• SCSI ID
• Bus status (on or off bus)
Note: "On Bus" means that the drive is on the same SCSI bus as the library.
Set the drive SCSI IDs and bus status from the drive configuration menu. You
can enter both values for each drive at the same time:
1. At the Main Configuration Menu, press an arrow button until the cursor
underscores DRIVE CONFIG.
2. Press the
The screen will list all installed drives, and the cursor will align with the first
drive on the list.
An example of the format is:
00 DLT7000 ID:__
The first two digits are the drive's logical number (the number that the
library has assigned the drive). The tape library sets this number during its
automatic configuration sequence (at power-on or reset). It is an internal
number only and is shown for information only.
Note: The uppermost drive within the column is designated as "0," the
Next to the logical number is the drive type (DLT 7000 in this example). To
the right of the drive type is the ID or SCSI address. On the next line is the
drive's bus status.
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1. The drive's SCSI ID and bus status can be entered from the library's
operator panel if the drive has firmware version 1.24 or higher.
Check the drive's firmware version, by selecting DRIVE INFO from
the Main Menu.
2. Configuring a 9840/T9840B/T9940 drive might involve more than
setting the drive's SCSI ID and bus status. For more information
about 9840/T9840B/T9940 drive configuration options and
instructions, refer to the 9840/T9840B/T9940 Tape Drive Service
Reference Manual, PN 95740.
"Off Bus" means that the drive is not on the same SCSI bus as the
library.
button.
SELECT
ON BUS: ON
next is "1," and so forth.
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