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StorageLoader 2U LTO

Quick Start Guide

Accessories

— These accessories are included with your library

* LVD SCSI configuration only.

Important:

Both LTO-2 and LTO-3 tape drives require Ultra 160 rated SCSI cabling, and an Ultra 3 or LVD 160 Active

SCSI terminator. The StorageLoader 2U LTO ships from the factory with these accessories.

** To prepare your own labels, refer to the Tandberg Data Bar Code Label Specification for LTO Cartridges available at: www.tandbergdata.com.

Additional Items

— You must have -or- obtain some or all the following items to complete the installation

Host computer with

adapter card installed

You need a host computer with a host bus adapter card installed. Refer to the

documentation that came with the computer and LVD SCSI or Fibre Channel (FC) adapter

card. The StorageLoader 2U LTO is configured for LVD SCSI or Fibre Channel.

Important:

Both LTO-2 and LTO-3 tape drives are Ultra 160 SCSI devices and require a

minimum Ultra 160 non-RAID SCSI host bus adapter card (LVD SCSI configuration only).

Hybrid cable

If your SCSI controller has a 68-pin

VHDCI connector, you will need to

obtain a VHDCI-to-HD SCSI cable.

Tools

You will need a #1 Phillips screwdriver.

Fibre Channel cable

If you have a Fibre Channel adapter card installed, you need to obtain a FC cable.

Power cord (for use

outside Europe)

If you plan to use the library outside Europe, you must supply your own power

cord (see the Product Manual at www.tandbergdata.com for information about an

International 220 VAC power cord).

Backup software

You need a backup software application to manage your backup operations. Refer to

the documentation that came with the backup software and make sure it supports the

library. See www.tandbergdata.com for compatibility information.

Data and Cleaning

cartridges (available

from Tandberg Data or

your supplier)

WARNING! The library weighs 44 lbs (20 kg). Two people are needed to move or lift the library. Most of the weight is toward the back of the library.

WARNUNG! Die Library wiegt 20 kg. Es sind mindestens 2 Personen erforderlich, um die Library zu bewegen oder zu heben. Der hintere Teil der

Library hat das Größte Gewicht.

¡PRECAUCIÓN! La biblioteca montada sobre bastidor pesa 20 kg. Se necesitan dos personas para mover o levantar la biblioteca. La parte trasera

de la biblioteca es la de mayor peso.

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Tape

Ultrium 3

(slate blue)

Ultrium 2

(purple)

Ultrium 1

(black)

LTO Ultrium

Drive

Read

Write

Read

Write

Read

Write

Cleaning Cartridge

LTO-3

Yes

LTO-2

Yes

HD Connector

VHDCI Connector

Power

cord

Bar code labels**

Multi-language packet

and Warranty

Rack-mount kit

(fasteners and

instructions included)

Shipping

lock

Ethernet

cable

LVD SCSI 68-pin HD

to HD cable and LVD

terminator*

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Summary of StorageLoader 2U LTO

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Storageloader 2u lto quick start guide accessories — these accessories are included with your library * lvd scsi configuration only. Important: both lto-2 and lto-3 tape drives require ultra 160 rated scsi cabling, and an ultra 3 or lvd 160 active scsi terminator. The storageloader 2u lto ships from...
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Storageloader 2u lto quick start guide step 1 — before you begin 1 — ensure that you have all the required items before you proceed (see accessories and additional items on page 1). 2 — locate an appropriate area for the unit that has adequate clearance for ventilation, minimal dust and debris, and ...
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Storageloader 2u lto quick start guide page 3 of 8 step 4 — powering on and removing the shipping lock shipping lock 1 — power on the library by pressing the power switch on the back of the unit (press the i). When you apply power with the shipping lock installed, the library displays a message and ...
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Storageloader 2u lto quick start guide page 4 of 8 step 4 continued — powering on and removing the shipping lock top views for reference only important: some views show the library with the top cover removed for clarity —do not remove the top cover or you will void your warranty! 5 — rotate the robo...
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Storageloader 2u lto quick start guide page 5 of 8 step 5 — adding bar code labels and loading cartridges 1 — apply bar code labels to cartridges. 2 — press the eject button to unlock the magazine (magazine releases and moves a short distance out of the library). This may take a few minutes. 3 — pul...
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Storageloader 2u lto quick start guide left magazine eject right magazine eject i/e port release i/e port home screen home screen menu and buttons page 6 of 8 home screen buttons function ok accept the change select accept the choice back return to previous screen exterior buttons function i/e port ...
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Storageloader 2u lto quick start guide page 7 of 8 troubleshooting tips if the library did not power on as described • is the power cord inserted correctly and is the power switch on (press the i on the back of the unit)? • did you remove the shipping key? If the library displays an error on the fro...
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Storageloader 2u lto quick start guide page 8 of 8 important! Before moving or shipping the library, you must first “park the robot” and replace the shipping key or you will void your warranty. • from the library’s front panel, press the maint / library maintenance / park the robot buttons. • after ...