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Table of Contents
Copyright Notice...............................................................................................................................................................ii
Copyright Notice (Europe)...............................................................................................................................................iii
EMI/RFI Compliance.......................................................................................................................................................iv
Safety Warnings...............................................................................................................................................................ix
Precautions........................................................................................................................................................................ x
Chapter 1: The Scalar Series....................................................................................................................................................1
Features.............................................................................................................................................................................3
Options.......................................................................................................................................................................4
DLT Drives.........................................................................................................................................................4
Differential SCSI ................................................................................................................................................4
Chapter 2: Getting Started.......................................................................................................................................................7
Requirements.....................................................................................................................................................................8
Unpacking and Inspecting..........................................................................................................................................8
Checking the Accessories...........................................................................................................................................8
Preparing the Library for Installation................................................................................................................................9
Prepare and Install the Data Cartridges......................................................................................................................9
Barcode Labels ...................................................................................................................................................9
Write-Protect Switch...........................................................................................................................................9
Install Data Cartridges ......................................................................................................................................10
Install Cleaning Cartridge (Optional)................................................................................................................10
Close and Lock the Front Door.........................................................................................................................10
Setting the SCSI IDs .......................................................................................................................................................11
Preparing the Host Computer System .............................................................................................................................12
Power Off the Computer..........................................................................................................................................12
Confirm and/or Install the SCSI Host Interface .......................................................................................................12
Backup Software......................................................................................................................................................12
Chapter 3: Connecting the Scalar Library .............................................................................................................................13
Installing SCSI Cables, Jumpers, and Terminators .........................................................................................................14
Determining Your SCSI Configuration....................................................................................................................14
Powering on the System..................................................................................................................................................18
Installing the Backup Software .......................................................................................................................................18
Chapter 4: Equipment Description........................................................................................................................................19
Front Panel Switches and Indicators ...............................................................................................................................20
Rear Panel Switches and Connectors ..............................................................................................................................22
Media Interchange Shelf (Mailbox) ................................................................................................................................23
Off-Line Mode Menus ....................................................................................................................................................24
Configuration Menu.................................................................................................................................................25
Buzzer Configuration........................................................................................................................................25
Set SCSI ID.......................................................................................................................................................26
Product Sign-On ...............................................................................................................................................26
Off-Line Time...................................................................................................................................................26
Initialize Map Slots...........................................................................................................................................27
Initialize Scan Barcodes....................................................................................................................................27
Barcode Scanner...............................................................................................................................................26
Diagnostics Menu ....................................................................................................................................................28
Write Flash Memory Mode......................................................................................................................................29
Serial Dnld Flash Mode ...........................................................................................................................................29
Chapter 5: Operation and Maintenance.................................................................................................................................31
Normal Operations..........................................................................................................................................................32
General Guidelines...................................................................................................................................................32
Power Up Checks.....................................................................................................................................................32
Opening the Front Door...........................................................................................................................................32