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StorEdge L1800 ™ ™ Tape Drive Upgrade Instructions Sun Microsystems Computer Company A Sun Microsystems, Inc. Business 901 San Antonio Road Palo Alto, CA 94303-4900 USA 1 650 960-1300 fax 1 650 969-9131 Part No. 805-5573-10 Revision A, April 1998...
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Sun, Sun Microsystems, le logo Sun, AnswerBook, SunDocs, StorEdge, et Solaris sont des marques de fabrique ou des marques déposées, ou marques de service, de Sun Microsystems, Inc. aux États-Unis et dans d’autres pays. Toutes les marques SPARC sont utilisées sous licence et sont des marques de fabrique ou des marques déposées de SPARC International, Inc.
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Sun StorEdge L1800 Tape Drive Upgrade Instructions This document explains how to upgrade a Sun StorEdge L1800 library by installing one or more DLT™7000 tape drives. lists the specifications for the DLT7000 TABLE 1 tape drive. DLT7000 Tape Drive Specifications...
TA00053c StorEdge L1800 Numbering Convention FIGURE 1 Note – The two-drive configuration of the StorEdge L1800 uses drive bays 0 and 1. When installing an additional drive in a two-drive library, always use the uppermost drive bay. Sun StorEdge L1800 Tape Drive Upgrade Instructions • April 1998...
DLT7000 Differential Tape Drive Assembly with Stepper Motor, Interface PWA, SCSI Y Cable, and Mounting Plates (PN 6210208) SCSI Cable (PN 6210567) SCSI Terminator (PN 0415619) 10/32 x 1/2 inch SEM (PN 0615031) Sun StorEdge L1800 Tape Drive Upgrade Instructions (PN 6211127) Sun StorEdge L1800 Tape Drive Upgrade Instructions...
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4. If the firmware version is not v2.10 or higher, load the latest version of the firmware before proceeding with this procedure. For instructions, refer to the flash download procedure in the Sun StorEdge L1800 Diagnostic Software User’s Manual. Sun StorEdge L1800 Tape Drive Upgrade Instructions • April 1998...
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4. Remove the power cord from the receptacle just below the power switch. AC power switch and receptacle Note: External connectors are removed from this illustration for clarity. TA00005b Library Power Switch and Receptacle FIGURE 2 Sun StorEdge L1800 Tape Drive Upgrade Instructions...
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3. Lift the panel away from the frame. Right Panel Retention Tabs Right Panel Back of Library Note: External connectors are removed from this illustration for clarity. TA00032a Removing the Right Panel FIGURE 3 Sun StorEdge L1800 Tape Drive Upgrade Instructions • April 1998...
, connect the drive cables to the tape drive TABLE 3 FIGURE 4 interface PWA. 2. Refer to Appendix B in the Sun StorEdge L1800 Facilities Planning and Installation Guide for instructions on configuring internal SCSI cables for your particular bus configuration. Cable Connections DLT7000 Tape Drive...
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1. Set the jumpers at JP1 on the tape drive interface PWA (see ) as indicated FIGURE 4 TABLE 4 This is the hardware default SCSI ID for each drive. Sun StorEdge L1800 Tape Drive Upgrade Instructions • April 1998...
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2. If desired, modify these settings using the library control panel. For more information, refer to the Sun StorEdge L1800 Operator’s Guide. SCSI ID Jumpers TABLE 4 O = open SCSI ID Jumper Table for DLT7000 Drives S = short...
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3. Turn the library on by setting the power switch to the “|” (on) position. After several seconds, the control panel displays system status. 4. If the library is online, press the Standby button. 5. Verify that the control panel displays System Offline. Sun StorEdge L1800 Tape Drive Upgrade Instructions • April 1998...
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3. Press the Select button to start the test. Note – As an alternative to the control panel, you can use the diagnostic software to run system tests. To use the diagnostic software, refer to the Sun StorEdge L1800 Diagnostic Software Manual.
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