Normal Operations; General Guidelines; Powering On The System - ADIC FastStor LTO User Manual

Normal Operations

General Guidelines

Once your FastStor LTO and your choice of application software are installed and configured, you can automatically perform
backup and restore operations through the application software. You do not need to intervene unless you need to replace cartridges.
Always follow these general operating guidelines:
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Do not open the front door of the FastStor LTO unless you must perform manual Mode commands, or change media.
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Use only the recommended types of media cartridges, described earlier in this manual.
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Clean the LTO drive whenever the CT field appears on the LCD (signifying a cleaning request), or as soon possible.

Powering on the System

The two keys for the front door are taped to the rear panel of your FastStor LTO model.
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Remove the keys from the rear panel, unlock and open the front door.
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Remove the foam shipping block from the cartridge area.
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Plug the power cord into the AC receptacle on the rear panel of your FastStor LTO.
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Plug the power cord from the FastStor LTO into a grounded electrical outlet.
Use caution when plugging the power cord into an electrical
outlet. Hazardous voltages are present in the sockets of the outlet.
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Plug the power cord from your host computer into a grounded electrical outlet.
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Turn on power to the FastStor LTO by pressing the POWER button on the Operator Panel.
14 Operation and Maintenance
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