Quantum QUICK User Manual
SDLT 600A Tape Drive
Quick Start Guide
CONTENTS
Identifying the Proper Tape Drive
Installation Procedure .............................1
Checking the Tabletop Tape Drive ..........2
Connecting the Tabletop Tape Drive ......2
Checking the Rackmount Tape Drive......3
Connecting the Rackmount Tape Drive ..3
Configuring the SDLT 600A Tape Drive...4
Changing Passwords ...............................6
Formatting Media Cartridges .................7
Using the FTP Client.................................7
Drag and Drop Files .................................8
For immediate help installing the tape
drive, contact Quantum Technical
Support at 1-888-827-3378.
For detailed information about
compatibility, see the SDLT 600A Product
Manual 81-81487-xx.
This quick start guide provides basic installation and configuration instructions. For
more information, see the
documentation CD-ROM provided with your tape drive.
1 Inspect the shipping box and contents of the box for damage.
If you find any damage, report it to the shipping company or contact
Quantum immediately.
2 Verify that the Ethernet cables are compatible with the connectors on the host
computer.
For more information on this or other Quantum products, see the documents
on the product documentation CD-ROM or visit
SDLT 600A Product Manual
www.quantum.com
on the product
.
Identifying the Proper Tape Drive Installation Procedure
The SDLT 600A is available in two configurations, tabletop and rackmount.
Follow the installation procedures appropriate to your tape drive.
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SDLT 600A Tape Drive Quick Start Guide
Checking the Tabletop Tape Drive 0
To check that the tabletop tape drive works and is not
damaged:
1 Connect one end of the power cord to the tape drive
power cord connector and plug the other end of the
power cord into an AC outlet.
2 Power on the tape drive using the switch on the rear panel
(see figure 1).
Figure 1 Check the Tabletop
Tap e D ri ve
Power cord
connector
The tape drive performs a self-diagnostic test, called a PowerÂOn Self-Test (POST), each time you power it on. During POST,
each LED lights in sequence. When POST has completed
successfully, the middle LED stops flashing and remains
illuminated and the left and right LEDs remain off.
Connecting the Tabletop Tape Drive 0
Connect the tabletop tape drive to the host computer though
the network port:
1 Connect one end of the Ethernet cable to the network port
located on the rear of the tape drive.
2 Connect the other end to a network switch or router (see
figure 2).
3 Proceed to Configuring the SDLT 600A Tape Drive
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Figure 2 Connect to the Network
Port
Host network port
On/off switch
Router
Note:
The GigE network port is backward compatible with
100BaseT and 10BaseT networks. To get the full
performance of the drive, use gigabit Ethernet networks.
Optionally, the tape drive may be
directly connected to the host
network port.
Ethernet cables
Network port
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Checking the Rackmount Tape Drive 0
To check that the rackmount tape drive works and is not
damaged:
1 Connect one end of the power cord to the tape drive
power cord connector and plug the other end of the
power cord into an AC outlet.
2 Power on the tape drive using the switch on the front
panel (see figure 3).
Figure 3 Check the
Rackmount Tape Drive
On/off switch
Power cord
connector
Figure 4 Install the
Rackmount Tape Drive
Thumbscrews
Power button
2 Secure the unit to the rack with the thumbscrews.
3 Connect the power cable to the rear of the rackmount
SDLT 600A tape drive (see figure 5).
Figure 5 Connect the Power
and Network Cables
The tape drive performs a self-diagnostic test, called a PowerÂOn Self-Test (POST), each time you power it on. During POST,
each LED lights in sequence. When POST has completed
successfully, the middle LED stops flashing and remains
illuminated and the left and right LEDs remain off.
Disconnect the power cord from the power cord connector.
Connecting the Rackmount Tape Drive 0
Install the rackmount tape drive in a rack and then connect the
drive to a network though the network (GigE) port located on
the rear of the drive:
1 Slide the rackmount tape drive into the equipment rack
(see figure 4).
Power cord
connector
Network port
To router or switch
4 Connect one end of the Ethernet cable to the network port
located on the rear of the SDLT 600A tape drive and
connect the other end to a network switch or router.
5 Power on the tape drive using the switch on the front
panel.
6 Proceed to Configuring the SDLT 600A Tape Drive
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