Step 7. Placing The 8Mm Tape Library; Step 8. Connecting The Scsi Signal Cable - IBM 7331 Installation Manual

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Step 7. Placing the 8mm Tape Library

The 8mm Tape Library can be located anywhere that is convenient to your system
unit. The only restrictions to the location of the library are the lengths of the power
cord and the SCSI cable.
CAUTION:
The weight of this part or unit is between 32 and 55 kilograms (70.5 and 121.2
pounds). It takes three persons to safely lift this part of unit. (RSFTC205)
Attention: The 8mm Tape Library is a precision device requiring reasonable care
in handling to prevent damage to the library. Avoid bumping or dropping the 8mm
Tape Library.
Perform the following steps:
Step
Step
Attention: Do not place anything on top of the 8mm Tape Library.

Step 8. Connecting the SCSI Signal Cable

Note: The internal SCSI cables are installed and connected at the factory.
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1. Place the 8mm Tape Library in the desired location.
2. Remove the rear cover.
Determine the SCSI cable option for your system configuration and follow the
connection instructions listed with that option. Refer to "8mm Tape Library
Configurations" on page 3 for a description of possible system configurations.
– "Step 9. Single Drive – Single Host SCSI Configuration" on page 17
– "Step 10. Dual Drive – Single Host SCSI Configuration" on page 18
– "Step 11. Dual Drive – Dual Host SCSI Configuration" on page 19
To prevent a possible electrical shock when installing the device,
ensure that the power cord for that device is unplugged before
installing signal cables. (RSFTD204)
To prevent a possible electrical shock from touching two surfaces
with different electrical grounds, use one hand, when possible, to
connect or disconnect signal cables. (RSFTD004)

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