Compaq StorageWorks SDLT Installation Instructions

StorageWorks by Compaq
SDLT External
Tape Drive
Installation Instructions
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StorageWorks by Compaq SDLT External Tape
Drive Installation Instructions
Second Edition (June 2002)
Part Number: 201414-002
Compaq Computer Corporation
201414- 002
The Compaq SDLT tape drive requires a Wide-Ultra SCSI
Controller or higher.
Step 1, Set the SCSI ID (Figure A)
A
6
Each SCSI device on the same SCSI bus must have a
unique SCSI ID. The default for Compaq tape drives is 6. If
needed, change the SCSI ID by pressing the button above
or below the number display on the back of the tape drive
enclosure.
IMPORTANT: SCSI ID 7 is reserved for the SCSI controller, two SCSI
controllers have IDs 6 and 7.
Step 2, Connect the Cables (Figure B)
B
2
3
4
1. Turn off the computer and any peripherals.
2. Attach the SCSI signal cable 1 to the SCSI connector
2 located on the rear panel of the SDLT drive and
then to the external SCSI-2 port on the computer. Use
the appropriate SCSI cable for your computer SCSI
connection. Two 6-ft (1.8-m) cables are provided.
3. Attach the terminator (not shown) to the SCSI
connector 3.
1