Installation
The tape drives are shipped with the SCSI ID set to 2. If you are
installing the tape drive on an existing SCSI bus and another device (for
example, a hard drive) is already assigned to that ID, you must change
the tape drive's ID.
Changing the internal tape drive's SCSI ID
If you are installing an external tape drive, skip to page 19.
1. Locate the SCSI ID jumper block on the back of the tape drive.
2. Using a pair of flat-nose pliers, slide the small plastic jumpers over
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Note: Check your system to determine the settings in use. A
SCSI adapter card typically uses a SCSI ID of 6 or 7. A
SCSI hard drive typically uses a SCSI ID of 0 or 1.
the pins on the jumper block to obtain the desired address. Extra
jumpers are shipped in a separate bag. Save the unused jumpers in
case you need to select a different SCSI ID later.
Note: If you want to install a remote switch to allow you to set
the SCSI ID from outside your computer, refer to page 69.
Do not allow loose jumpers to fall inside the tape drive.
CAUTION
EXB–8205 and EXB–8505
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