Connecting The Cables - Quantum scalar i40 Quick Start Manual

Connecting the Cables

Connecting the Cables
4 Tighten the tape drive's captive thumbscrews finger tight to secure the tape drive to
the library chassis.
5 Install a filler plate over any open tape drive slot. If you need more filler plates,
contact Quantum.
Caution: Filler plates are required to maintain proper library cooling. Do not run
the library with uncovered slots.
Connect the cords and cables as follows (see
some slack in the cables to allow you to perform replacement procedures in the future.
1 Connect the tape drive cables from the tape drives to the host.
Note: Cables for full-height Fibre Channel tape drives must be installed in the
LEFT port as you view the installed tape drive from the rear of the library.
Caution: Use care when handling the fibre optic cables. Do not crimp or bend
the cables. Do not exceed the bend radius specified by the
manufacturer.
2 Connect an Ethernet cable (not supplied) into the LEFT port on the system control
board (SCB). The right SCB port is for service use only; do not use. Connect the other
end of the Ethernet cable into a live Ethernet jack connected to your network.
3 Connect the power supply cord into the power supply connector. Plug the other end
of the cord into a grounded AC outlet.
Scalar i40 and Scalar i80
Figure 5). It is recommended that you leave
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