Spectra Logic T-Series Spectra T50e User Manual page 46

Chapter 2 — Library Installation
Connect the SCSI Cables and Terminator
Follow these steps to connect the SCSI cables and terminator.
1. Shut down and power off both the library and the host computer(s).
2. Connect SCSI cables to the tape drives, as appropriate for your desired
Figure 18 Connect an LVD SCSI cable and terminator.
3. Terminate as needed—If the tape drive is the last device on the SCSI
4. Connect the other end of the SCSI cable to the LVD SCSI host bus
5. Repeat Steps 1 through 4 for any additional SCSI tape drives in the
6. Proceed to
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configuration.
LTO-3—When daisy-chaining LTO-3 tape drives, use a cable length
of at least 12 inches and that does not require making tight bends in
the cable.
LTO-4—Though it is possible to daisy-chain LTO-4 tape drives it is
not recommended, nor does Spectra Logic support this
configuration. If you must daisy-chain LTO-4 drives, the
recommended length for the link cable is 6 to 10 feet; do not daisy-
chain more than two drives.
Terminator
SCSI cable
bus, connect a wide Ultra 3 Active SCSI terminator to the second SCSI
connector on the tape drive.
adapter (HBA) in the host computer.
library.
Connect the AC Power on page 50.
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