Quantum ValueLoader DLT VS160 Quick Start Manual page 2

Quantum ValueLoader
Quick Start Guide
Step 2: Choose a Location
Select a location for the ValueLoader that has adequate
clearance for ventilation, minimal dust and debris, and an
appropriate power source nearby.
If this is a standalone installation, select a location that is flat,
sturdy, and level. Do not place the Valueloader on its side or
stack items on top of the ValueLoader.
Step 3: Install the ValueLoader into a
Rack
If this is a rackmount installation, install the ValueLoader into a
rack by doing the following:
• Securing the fixing flanges on the sides of the
ValueLoader
• Installing the mounting rails into the rack
•
Securing the flanges to the mounting rails
Flange
Mounting rail
Step 4: Cabling the ValueLoader
a. Ensure that all devices on the SCSI bus are powered off.
b. Attach a SCSI cable from the SCSI bus to one of the SCSI
connectors on the back panel of the ValueLoader.
c. If the ValueLoader is the last device on the SCSI bus (or the
only device), attach a SCSI terminator to the other SCSI
connector on the back panel of the ValueLoader.
If the ValueLoader is not the last device of the SCSI bus,
attach a SCSI cable from the open connector on the back
panel of the ValueLoader to the next device on the bus.
d. Connect a power cord from the back panel of the
ValueLoader to a grounded power source.
SCSI terminator
SCSI cable
Step 5: Prepare the Host
If necessary, install a SCSI host bus adapter, software, and a
compatible driver on the host computer. Connect the SCSI bus to
the host computer.
Step 6: Turn on the ValueLoader
Turn on the ValueLoader by pressing the power button on the
front panel. Power on the host and all attached SCSI devices.
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