A-Series Tape Drives
Quick Start Guide
This document provides basic installation and configuration instructions
for the Quantum A-Series Tape Drives.
•
SDLT 600A
•
LTO-3A
For more information, see the
the A-Series FTP File Server User's Guide
provided with your tape drive.
1 Inspect the shipping box and contents of the box for damage. If you
find any damage, report it to the shipping company or contact
Quantum immediately.
2 Verify that the Ethernet cables are compatible with the connectors on
the host computer.
This guide uses the following conventions:
Note:
Notes emphasize important information related to the main
topic.
Caution:
Cautions indicate potential hazards to equipment and are
included to prevent damage to equipment.
The A-Series tape drives are available in two configurations, tabletop and
rackmount. Follow the installation procedures appropriate to your tape
drive (see
Installing the Tabletop Tape Drive
Tape
Drive). Refer to
figure 1
Note:
It is recommended that you review this entire document prior to
beginning the installation.
A-Series Tape Drives User's Guide (81-81487) and
(81-81800) on the documentation CD
or
Installing the Rackmount
for an example of an A-Series tabletop drive.
A-Series Tape Drives
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