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18 Connecting the Scalar 448
p Install an external terminator(s) on the appropriate SCSI connector(s) on the rear of your Scalar Library .
Powering on the System
p Plug the power cord into the back of your Scalar Library .
p Plug the power cord from the Scalar Library into a grounded electrical outlet.
Use caution when plugging the power cord into an electrical
outlet. Hazardous voltages are present in the sockets of the
outlet.
p Plug the power cord from your host computer into a grounded electrical outlet.
Turn on power to the Scalar Library. Turn on the host computer power. When the library has completed it’s boot
and initialization process it will display a message on the Operator Panel similar to the one shown below:
You are now ready to install the backup software – if it has not already been installed.
Installing the Backup Software
At this point you need to refer to your software installation guide for instructions on installing the
backup/controlling software for the Scalar Library onto the host computer.
Note
This is the software that runs your Scalar Library, not the data being
transferred to the data cartridges. Two examples of backup software are
Cheyenne's ARCserve and Legato's NetWorker.
After you have completed installation of the Scalar Library and of the software, to make sure that your unit is
operating correctly, you should run any diagnostic test(s) supplied with the backup software.
Once your Scalar Library has been connected to your host computer system and the application software has been
installed, the library is ready for use. Just turn on the power switch.