Installation Overview; Understanding Valueloader Features - Freecom VALUELOADER DLT User Manual

Installing the ValueLoader

Installation Overview

Installation Overview

Understanding ValueLoader Features

2 ValueLoader DLT VS80/DLT VS160 Tape Autoloader User Manual
Installing the ValueLoader consists of the following steps, which
are explained in more detail later in this section.
Choose a location for the ValueLoader
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Unpack and check the ValueLoader for shipping damage
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(page 7).
Identify the accessories that come with the ValueLoader
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(page 8).
Install the ValueLoader in a computer rack or select a table or
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desktop near the host server
Shut down, turn off, and remove power from the server and all
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devices attached to the server
Attach the SCSI cable to the ValueLoader and server's SCSI
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host adapter (page
Attach the power cable to the ValueLoader and plug in the
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power cable to the nearest power outlet
ValueLoader on to ensure it passes the power-on self test.
Set the SCSI ID for the ValueLoader, if necessary
8
Set up the host and verify the connection
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The ValueLoader is a SCSI-2 low-voltage differential (LVD) data
storage device that incorporates a DLT VS80 or DLT VS160 tape
drive, and eight tape slots. The ValueLoader operates as a single
SCSI device with two Logical Unit Numbers (LUNs), one for the
tape drive (0) and the other for the ValueLoader robotics (1).
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