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Chapter 3
Quantum SuperLoader 3 User's Guide
Choosing a Location ........................................................................................ 10
UL Requirements ............................................................................................. 11
Elevated Operating Ambient Temperature .......................................... 11
Reduced Air Flow ..................................................................................... 11
Mechanical Loading ................................................................................. 11
Overloading the Circuit ........................................................................... 11
Reliable Earthing (Grounding) ............................................................... 11
SCSI Bus Requirements................................................................................... 12
Unpacking the Autoloader ............................................................................. 13
Accessories................................................................................................. 14
Rack Mounting the Autoloader ..................................................................... 15
Understanding Autoloader Features ............................................................ 15
General Features ....................................................................................... 15
Connecting Cables ........................................................................................... 18
Connecting SCSI and Power Cables ...................................................... 18
Connecting Fibre Channel and Power Cables...................................... 19
Connecting SAS and Power Cables........................................................ 21
Preparing the Host and Verifying the Connection ..................................... 23
Windows Operating System Support ........................................................... 24
Autoloader Device Driver ....................................................................... 24
Tape Drive Device Driver........................................................................ 24
Bar Code Reader............................................................................................... 26
DLTSage Dashboard........................................................................................ 26
Operating the Autoloader
Operator's Panel Functionality ...................................................................... 27
Enter Passwords........................................................................................ 29
Logout......................................................................................................... 30
Using Cartridges .............................................................................................. 30
Inserting a Single Cartridge .................................................................... 31
Moving a Single Cartridge ...................................................................... 33
Ejecting a Single Cartridge ...................................................................... 33
Using Magazines and Magazine Blanks....................................................... 35
Ejecting a Magazine.................................................................................. 36
Magazine Load/Unload Command ...................................................... 37
Installing a Magazine ............................................................................... 37
Manually Operating the Magazine ........................................................ 38
Viewing Status Information ........................................................................... 41
Viewing SuperLoader 3 Autoloader Status .......................................... 41
Viewing Firmware Version ..................................................................... 42
Viewing Element Status........................................................................... 43
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