Quantum SDLT 600A User Manual

SDLT 600A Tape Drive
Quick Start Guide
TABLE OF 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
Configuring the SDLT 600A Tape Drive. 4
The Java Plug-in ..............................4
Configuration Options....................4
For Windows....................................4
Using the FTP Client .............................. 5
SDLT 600A Tab .................................5
File Panes.........................................5
File Transfers ...................................6
File Transfer Stopped......................6
Duplicate File Name ........................6
Formatting Media Cartridges............7
This quick start guide provides basic installation and configuration instructions for the Quantum SDLT 600A Tape Drive.
For more information, see the on the documentation CD 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.
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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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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 Ta p e D r iv e
Power cord connector
The tape drive performs a self-diagnostic test, called a Power­on 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 through 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).
NOTE: The GigE network port is backward compatible
with 100BaseT and 10BaseT networks. To get the full performance of the SDLT 600A, it is advisable to use a GigE network.
Figure 2 Connect to the Network Port
Host network port
On/off switch
Router
3 Proceed to Configuring the SDLT 600A Tape Drive.
Network port
Note: Optionally, the tape drive may be directly connected to the host network port.
Ethernet cables
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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 Power­On 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
To power
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 of the rackmount unit.
6 Proceed to Configuring the SDLT 600A Tape Drive
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