Pre-Installation Guidelines - Quantum SDLT 600 User Manual

Pre-Installation Guidelines

SDLT 600 Product Manual
• Do not remove covers to use any test equipment to check components
on the PCBAs. There are no user-serviceable components on the tape
drive.
Before you begin, check the contents of the box and record the applicable
numbers. Since the tape drive may be either SCSI or Fibre Channel
interface type (never both), check for SCSI (or Fibre Channel) controller
and associated cable compatibility. Also confirm software and operating
system compatibility. Finally, check the tape drive to be certain it is
operating properly before installing it in a system.
1 Unpack and review the contents of the box for any physical damage.
If you find damaged items, contact your tape drive provider.
2 Record the model and serial number of the SDLT 600 tape drive
system. These numbers provide specific information about the SDLT
600 tape drive system and will be very helpful if you must contact
technical support. You can find these numbers on the bottom of the
tape drive enclosure.
The Model Number is a character string usually beginning with the
letters "TR."
Model Number: TR
The Serial Number is a character string beginning with the letters
"RB."
Serial Number: RB
3 Check the enclosed SCSI (or Fibre Channel) cable to ensure it is
compatible with the SCSI (or Fibre Channel) controller card in the
host computer.
4 Check the SCSI (or Fibre Channel) interface on the host computer to
ensure that it is compatible with the tape drive. See
for a list of the possible interfaces that are available and the various
options with each. Remember that a single ended or low voltage
differential tape drive will only work with a system that has an MSE
controller card installed.
Chapter 3 Installing Your Tape Drive
Pre-Installation Guidelines
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