Quantum SDLT 600 User Manual page 66

SDLT 600 Product Manual
Configuring and Installing an Internal Tape Drive with SCSI Interface
and MSE Low Voltage Differential (LVD) mode in
Pin assignments for the power connector are listed in
1 Before connecting the SDLT 600 tape drive to the host computer, be
certain the tape drive and computer are powered off.
2 Ensure that your SCSI cables and terminators are SPI-3 (or SPI-4)
compatible. SPI refers to SCSI Parallel Interface; you can learn more
about this standard at the Web site http://www.t10.org.
3 If you are connecting several devices to the SCSI bus, connect only
the tape drive to the host computer at this time. Confirm that the host
computer and tape drive are communicating correctly before adding
additional devices.
4 The SCSI bus must be terminated at each end. You may need to
terminate this tape drive if one of the following conditions exist:
• The SDLT 600 tape drive is the only device connected to the SCSI
bus.
• The SDLT 600 tape drive is one of several devices connected to
the SCSI bus, and it is the last device connected to the SCSI bus.
5 If either condition exists in step 4, attach a
drive's SCSI connector; then attach the SCSI cable to one leg of the
"Y" and attach the terminator to the other leg. Carefully connect the
cables, to avoid bending or damaging the connector pins.
You must supply the
Note:
SCSI connector and the terminator to the tape drive.
6 Attach the power cables to the tape drive. Check the SCSI cable and
termination connections and ensure that they are attached correctly
and seated firmly.
Optional Loader Connector
The 8-pin optional loader connector provides signals to be used when the
tape drive is part of a loader/library configuration.
shows the location of this connector;
assignments for the loader connector.
Chapter 3 Installing Your Tape Drive
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adaptor cable to the tape
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adaptor cable to connect both the
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