TANDBERG VXA TAPE DRIVE Manual
Copyright 2006 Tandberg Data. All other product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners.
P/N433690 October 2006
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Use these instructions to get your VXA-172 or VXA-320 (VXA-3) tape
drive up and running quickly. For additional information, refer to the
VXA-172 Product Manual or VXA-320 (VXA-3) Product Manual at
www.tandberg.com
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Your VXA-172 or VXA-320 (VXA-3) tape drive has a wide Ultra160
low-voltage differential (LVD) SCSI interface. The drive is available in
two models: an internal model for installation into an enclosure or an
external model that can be placed on a flat surface.
1 |
P
REPARING
FOR
I
NSTALLATION
Make sure you have the required equipment, as described below.
Before beginning the installation:
Inspect the shipping box for damage. If you find any damage,
report it to the shipping company immediately.
Save the packing materials in case you need to move or ship the
tape drive. You must ship the tape drive in the original or
equivalent packing materials to preserve your warranty.
Ensure that the work area is free from conditions that could cause
electrostatic discharge (ESD). Discharge static electricity from your
body by touching a known grounded surface, such as your
computer’s metal chassis.
Power OFF the host computer and any peripheral devices on the
SCSI bus.
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THE
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When installing the internal model of the tape drive, refer to the
following illustration for back-panel component locations.
1.
Remove the cover plate from the host computer’s drive bay,
according to the system manufacturer’s instructions.
2.
Set the SCSI ID by using flat-nosed pliers to position the jumpers
for the desired ID, as shown. Select a SCSI ID for the drive which
is unique. The host bus adaptor and any peripherals attached to
the SCSI bus must all be set to unique SCSI IDs. (The terminator
does not use a SCSI ID.) SCSI ID Jumper Block:
3.
If desired, provide additional chassis grounding for the drive.
Connect an M3 (0.25 in.) female spade connector from the host to
the grounding tab; or, connect an M3 x 0.5 x 4mm machine screw
to the grounding hole.
4.
Slide the VXA-172 or VXA-320 tape drive into the drive bay, but
do not install the mounting screws yet. Ensure that the ventilation
fan on the back of the tape drive is not obstructed.
5.
Connect the host computer’s internal SCSI cable to the drive’s
SCSI connector. Check the connector for bent or pushed in pins
before connecting it to the tape drive.
6.
If the tape drive is the last device on the SCSI bus, install an LVD/SE
terminator at the physical end of the bus, as shown below.
Note:
If the cable provided with your adapter has a built-in
terminator, do not add another terminator to the bus. If the tape
drive is not the last device on the SCSI bus, make sure that the last
device is properly terminated.
7.
Connect the host’s internal power cable to the tape drive’s power
connector.
Internal
Model
LVD SCSI host bus adapter and any necessary drivers
installed in the host computer (do not use a SCSI RAID
controller or an HVD controller)
SCSI cable, wide LVD, 68-pin connector
LVD/SE terminator, if necessary
VXAtape cartridges, available from your media supplier
External
Model
LVD SCSI host bus adapter and any necessary drivers
installed in the host computer (do not use a SCSI RAID
controller or an HVD controller)
Power cord (included)
LVD/SE terminator (included)
SCSI cable, wide LVD, 68-pin male connector
VXAtape cartridges (included with VXA-3)
Important!
Both VXA-172 and VXA-320 SCSI tape drives are Ultra
160 SCSI devices and require a minimum Ultra 160 non-RAID SCSI
adapter card, Ultra 160 rated SCSI cabling, and an Ultra 3 Active
SCSI terminator.
SCSI
Grounding
Grounding
RF service
Power
SCSI ID
Auxiliary
connector
connector
tab
jumper block
connector
connector
hole
Important
Both VXA-172 and VXA-320 tape drives require an
Ultra 3 or LVD 160 terminator to function properly on
the SCSI bus. An inadequate terminator will result in
various SCSI bus issues, including bus hangs and
Read/Write failures.
Address 0
Address 15
Address 1
Address 8
Address 9
Address 2
Address 3
Address 10
Address 11
Address 4
Address 5
Address 12
Address 13
Address 6
Address 7
Address 14
Factory
setting
(ID 11)
Terminator
SCSI
connector
Power
connector
to SCSI
adapter card
from host
computer
power
supply