Chapter 2. Initial Configuration; Preparing For Configuration - Spectra Logic Spectra RXT350 User Manual

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2 Initial Configuration

This chapter covers the following information:

• Preparing for Configuration, below

• Setting the IP Address for RXT Drives on page 13

• Connecting the RXT350 to the Host on page 16

Before you configure the RXT350:

• Determine if you will use a static IP address or DHCP for the drives. For the static

method, have on hand the addresses to assign.

• Identify the SCSI ID, unique to the bus, to assign to the drives. Note that the drives

arrive with the default SCSI ID of 15.

• Have on hand the SCSI cables you'll use to connect the RXT350 to the host.

Note: The RXT drives require IBM's LTO driver to run in a Windows

environment. Be sure to download this driver from

www.spectralogic.com/rxt/download before installing the RXT350.

Also note:

Maximum block size with v5 drivers is 64KB

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Maximum block size with v6 drivers is 256KB

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Caution: Proper grounding is essential for correct operation of the

RXT350 with its associated host adapter cards. The RXT350 and

any equipment cabled to it must share the same earth-ground

voltage. Damage may result if these ground lines are not at the

same voltage.

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