User manual FREECOM LTO SUPERLOADER

[. . . ] If necessary, position the carton so that it is top-side up. Using scissors, a utility knife, or other appropriate tool, carefully cut the packing tape along the length and ends of the carton. Remove the accessories box from the shipping carton. The accessories box contains the following items: · SCSI cable and terminator · Documentation CD · Mounting hardware (brackets and screws) · Power cord d. [. . . ] Caution: Do not let go of the front end of the SuperLoader until it can be secured to the rack. Rear of SuperLoader Screws (10-32 x 1/4 only) SuperLoader bracket d. Using rack screws, attach a support bracket to the clip nuts on each rear rail. Tighten the screws just enough to hold the support brackets firmly against the rail while still allowing the support bracket to be slightly shifted by hand. This shifting will help facilitate the engagement of SuperLoader brackets as the SuperLoader is installed in the rack (You will fully tighten these screws later. ) Right rear rail Support brackets f. While the other installer holds the front end of the SuperLoader, secure the SuperLoader in the rack by doing the following: Rack (1) Secure the front end tabs of the SuperLoader to the rack using four rack screws (two per tab). Make sure the screws are finger tight. Support bracket Clip nuts Left front rail SuperLoader (front) Rack screws Right rear rail Rack screws Tab (one on each side) SuperLoader (SuperLoader DLT and SuperLoader LTO) Quick Start Guide (2) Install four screws (two per side) to secure the support brackets to the SuperLoader brackets. Page 4 Power switch Power connector Superloader bracket Support bracket SuperLoader (rear) SCSI ports Screws SuperLoader (rear) d. Attach the other end of the SCSI cable to the SCSI host adapter card. Right rear rail e. Complete the SCSI connection by doing one of the following: · If the SuperLoader is the last device on the SCSI bus, attach the SCSI terminator to the open port on the back of the SuperLoader. Tighten the screws to secure the terminator connection. If the SuperLoader is not the last device on the SCSI bus, continue the SCSI bus using the open port on the back of the SuperLoader. g. Make installation adjustments as needed. When the SuperLoader is level, tighten the screws securing the SuperLoader tabs to the front rails, the SuperLoader brackets to the support brackets, and the support brackets to the rear rails. · Note: Do not turn on the host computer or any devices connected to the host computer until you have configured the SuperLoader and installed tape cartridges. Step 5: Establish the SCSI Connection a. Make sure you have the supplied VHDCI SCSI cable and SCSI terminator required for this part of the installation. Note: If the host computer is connected to a network, check with the system administrator before turning off power. Properly turn off all peripheral devices connected to the host computer, and then turn off the host computer. Caution: When installing SCSI cables, make sure you correctly align all SCSI connectors to avoid bending connector pins. Bent or damaged connector pins will cause the SCSI connection to fail. Attach the SCSI cable to either of the SCSI ports at the back of the SuperLoader. Tighten the screws to secure the cable connection. Step 6: Turn on the SuperLoader a. Connect the SuperLoader power cord as follows: (1) Make sure the power switch at the back of the SuperLoader is set to 0 (off). (2) Connect the socket end of the power cord to the power connector on the back of the SuperLoader. (3) Connect the power cord plug to a grounded electrical outlet. [. . . ] Set the IP (Internet Protocol) address for the SuperLoader. The SuperLoader is also an Ethernet device. Ethernet is a method for accessing local networks as well as the Internet. The Ethernet connection also enables you to use the Web-based On-board Remote Manager to further modify SuperLoader configuration. [. . . ]