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Setting the SCSI Address ................12 Warning! Do not attempt to operate the Tandberg Data DLT VS160 StorageLoader until the transport locking screw is removed. The screw can be removed at first power up and then the unit is prepared for...
This guide is designed to act as a guideline to enable quick installation of the Tandberg StorageLoader series. For additional product and operation details please refer to the Tandberg Data DLT VS160 StorageLoader Installation and User manual P/N 43 30 61 - 01, which can be found on the documentation resource CD included with the unit.
• A factory-assembled StorageLoader unit containing two cartridge magazines NOTE! The StorageLoader contains no cartridges prior to shipment. • An accessory kit containing: • 1 Tandberg Data StorageLoader CD containing all manuals. • 1 printed copy of the Quick Installation Guide • 1 warranty/registration card •...
Tandberg Data StorageLoader Removing the Transport Lock The robot mechanism is protected from damage during shipment with a screw mounted through the display unit bracket into the robot assembly. The screw is marked with a red plastic tab protruding between the right magazine and the front panel assembly.
Tandberg Data StorageLoader Rack Installation This StorageLoader is designed for use in 19” rack system using 1U of rack space. The weight of the unit and the length of the power cord and the SCSI cable restrict the placement. We recommend that you mount the StorageLoader in a clean environment and away from the floor.
Tandberg Data StorageLoader Installing the Rack Mounting Kit Caution: Consider rack stability when deciding where to place the StorageLoader! StorageLoader 1U uses 1U of vertical rack space. The rails must be installed in a full U position (The bottom of the rails must be aligned with the bottom of a U).
Tandberg Data StorageLoader Installing the Rail Right Assembly ” Follow the instruction for left side only using the “Rail Right Assembly on the right side of the rack. Use these holes if rack depth is Step 1 equal or longer...
Tandberg Data StorageLoader Mounting the StorageLoader to the Rack Make sure that all the screws in the Rack Mounting Kit are tightened properly before installing the StorageLoader in the rack. Slide the StorageLoader on the Rack Mounting Kit from the front of the rack.
Tandberg Data StorageLoader Installing the SCSI Adapter The StorageLoader makes use of a standard SCSI VHDC interface connector (also known as a miniature SCSI connector). In general most “Adaptec compatible HBA’a may be used”. Please refer to the installation instructions supplied with the SCSI host bus adapter for proper installation.
Tandberg Data StorageLoader 4. Watch the display on the front of the autoloader as it powers up. The StorageLoader will flash messages as it performs its internal tests and then return a ready message when the test has completed successfully.
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During the operating system boot process the SCSI host adapter driver should detect the StorageLoader and DLT VS160 Tape drive via the standard SCSI bus scan that occurs during system start up. It may be necessary to set some options in the SCSI host adapter set up program.
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