ADIC DS9000 Series Switch User Manual


 
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Table of Contents
Copyright Notice............................................................................................................................................... ii
Copyright Notice (Europe)............................................................................................................................... iii
Regulatory Notices.............................................................................................................................................v
Safety Notices ...................................................................................................................................................ix
Chapter 1 Introduction.............................................................................................................................................. 1
Equipment Description...................................................................................................................................... 2
DLT Drives ....................................................................................................................................................... 2
Options.............................................................................................................................................................. 2
SCSI Interface........................................................................................................................................................... 2
Front Panel Controls and Indicators.................................................................................................................. 3
Rear Panel Controls and Connectors................................................................................................................. 7
Data Cartridge................................................................................................................................................... 8
Other Requirements .......................................................................................................................................... 9
Application Software ................................................................................................................................................ 9
Chapter 2 Installation.............................................................................................................................................. 11
Unpacking and Inspecting............................................................................................................................... 12
Checking the Accessories................................................................................................................................ 12
Installing the Host Adapter ............................................................................................................................. 12
Connecting the Interface Cable ....................................................................................................................... 12
Connecting More than One DS9000 Series Unit .................................................................................................... 13
Setting the SCSI ID......................................................................................................................................... 14
Check the SCSI Bus Termination ................................................................................................................... 15
Connecting Power and Turning On................................................................................................................. 15
Installing the Application Software................................................................................................................. 16
Chapter 3 Operation and Maintenance.................................................................................................................... 17
Power-on Self-Test.......................................................................................................................................... 18
Drive Status............................................................................................................................................................. 18
Loading the Data Cartridge............................................................................................................................. 25
Data Protection................................................................................................................................................ 27
Tape in Use ..................................................................................................................................................... 27
Removing the Data Cartridge.......................................................................................................................... 28
Cleaning the Tape Head .................................................................................................................................. 28
Cleaning the Enclosure ................................................................................................................................... 30
Chapter 4 Troubleshooting and Diagnostics........................................................................................................... 31
Troubleshooting Chart .................................................................................................................................... 32
Use Cleaning Tape LED.................................................................................................................................. 34