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sdlt600e.pdf, Pre-Installation, Installing the tape drive

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External drives - contents Pre-Installation Before you start Backup software and drivers Usage models Using the CD-ROM Installing the tape drive Step 1: Check the SCSI connection Step 2: Check the drive's SCSI ID Step 3: Attach SCSI cable Step 4: Attach power cable Step 5: Install drivers and verify installation Using the tape drive Your HP StorageWorks SDLT 600 tape drive Use the correct media Register your tape drive Using HP OBDR Diagnostic tools Optimizing performance Troubleshooting Understanding the LEDs Problems with cartridges Other sources of information page 3 page 5 page 7 page 9 page 11 page 13 page 15 page 17 page 19 page 21 page 23 page 25 page 27 page 29 page 30 page 32 page 37 page 39 page 41 1

Section	Page
sdlt600e.pdf	3
Product Details	4
Before you start	5
Which operating systems are supported?	5
How do I use the tape drive with my system?	5
How do I connect the drive to my server?	5
Why is the SCSI bus type important?	5
How can I check the SCSI bus type?	6
Do I need additional items for installation?	6
Backup software and drivers	7
Backup software	7
Drivers	7
Usage models	9
Direct attach	9
Network attach (LAN)	9
Using the CD-ROM	11
Drivers	11
HP Library & Tape Tools	11
User documentation	11
CD-ROM guide	11
HP product registration	11
Step 1: Check the SCSI connection	13
Step 2: Check the drive’s SCSI ID	15
Step 3: Attach SCSI cable	17
Step 4: Attach power cable	19
Step 5: Install drivers and verify installation	21
Check operation	21
To load a cartridge	21
To unload a cartridge	21
Your HPStorageWorksSDLT600 tape drive	23
Front panel LEDs	23
Eject button	23
Use the correct media	25
Register your tape drive	27
Using HP OBDR	29
Compatibility	29
What does HP OBDR do?	29
Remote disaster recovery (ProLiant servers only)	29
Testing for compatibility	30
Running HP OBDR	30
Diagnostic tools	31
HP Library & Tape Tools	31
Performance Assessment Tool	31
Optimizing performance	32
Is the tape drive on a dedicated SCSI bus?	32
Can your system deliver the required performance?	32
Performance checklist	32
Troubleshooting	34
Problems encountered during installation	35
Testing after installation	37
Understanding the LEDs	39
LEDs during self-test	39
Using the LEDs for troubleshooting	40
Problems with cartridges	41
Cartridge is jammed	41
The drive will not accept cartridge (or ejects it immediately)	41
Other sources of information	43