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Figure 13. Example of attaching multiple SCSI devices to the system unit
Notes:
1. The terminator and the SCSI bus cable can be connected to either the top or the
2. When the 87691VX Tape Autoloader is the last device on the bus that is
3. Use only one external terminator to terminate the SCSI bus. You do not have to
Step 7. Connecting the power cables
To connect the power cables , complete the following steps:
1. Connect the 87691VX Tape Autoloader power cable to an electrical outlet.
Attention: Connect the 87691VX Tape Autoloader power cable directly to an
electrical outlet to ensure proper grounding. Using extension cords or power strips
to supply power to the 87691VX Tape Autoloader does not ensure proper
grounding.
2. Connect the power cables for all external devices and the system unit to
3. Turn on the power to all of the external devices, except the 87691VX Tape
4. Review the information in "Status LED" on page 2.
5. Turn on the power to the system unit.
6. While you observe the LCD screen, turn on the power to the 87691VX Tape
Server
bottom SCSI connector on the 87691VX Tape Autoloader.
attached to a host system, use the terminator that comes with the 87691VX
Tape Autoloader.
use the terminator that comes with the 87691VX Tape Autoloader if an
IBM-approved terminator has been previously installed.
DANGER
Electrical current from power, telephone, and communication cables is
hazardous. See "Safety" on page v for more information.
electrical outlets.
Autoloader.
Autoloader and watch for the messages that the power-on procedure has been
completed successfully.
SCSI terminator
87961VX tape
autoloader
87961VX tape
autoloader
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