Installing an Internal Tape Drive
Overview of the Installation Process
Overview of the Installation Process
There are four major steps in the installation process:
1
Preparing the computer by shutting down all applications, turning off the power,
removing the cover, and checking for cables and mounting hardware.
2
Preparing the tape drive by checking the SCSI ID (and changing it if necessary) and
attaching any mounting hardware (tray or rails) that may be needed.
3
Installing the tape drive in the empty bay and connecting the SCSI and power
cables.
4
Verifying that the tape drive is properly installed and functional by running
TapeAssure.
Figure 2.1 Installing an internal tape drive in your computer
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