User manual TANDBERG 2U AUTOLOADER - QUICK START GUIDE

2U AUTOLOADER QUICK START GUIDE Step 1: Unpack the Autoloader a. b. c. Look for markings on the shipping carton that indicate the top. 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 and check the contents. The accessories box contains the following items: · SCSI cable and terminator · Manual CD & Quick Start Guide (Hardcopy) · Power cord (EU & US version) If this is a rackmount installation, check the rack kit contents (has to be purchased separately). The rack kit contains the following: · Hardware kit with clip nuts and bolts · Mounting rails · Fixing flanges d. e. Lift the Autoloader and padding out of the box and place it on a work surface, top facing up. Carefully remove the foam packaging from the Autoloader and then remove the bag. 1 Rev. 1.0, June 2004 Step 2: Choose a Location Select a location for the Autoloader that has adequate clearance for ventilation, minimal dust and debris, and an appropriate power source nearby. If this is a standalone installation, select a location that is flat, sturdy, and level. Do not place the Autoloader on its side or stack items on top of the Autoloader. Step 3: Install the Autoloader into a Rack If this is a rackmount installation, install the Autoloader into a rack by doing the following: · Securing the fixing flanges on the sides of the Autoloader · Installing the mounting rails into the rack · Securing the flanges to the mounting rails 2 Rev. 1.0, June 2004 Step 4: Cabling the Autoloader a. Ensure that all devices on the SCSI bus are powered off. b. Attach a SCSI cable from the SCSI bus to one of the SCSI connectors on the back panel of the Autoloader. c. If the Autoloader is the last device on the SCSI bus (or the only device), attach a SCSI terminator to the other SCSI connector on the back panel of the Autoloader. If the Autoloader is not the last device of the SCSI bus, attach a SCSI cable from the open connector on the back panel of the Autoloader to the next device on the bus. d. Connect a power cord from the back panel of the Autoloader to a grounded power source. Step 5: Prepare the Host If necessary, install a SCSI host bus adapter, software, and a compatible driver on the host computer. Connect the SCSI bus to the host computer. 3 Rev. 1.0, June 2004 Step 6: Turn on the Autoloader Turn on the Autoloader by pressing the power button on the front panel. Power on the host and all attached SCSI devices. Use the eraser end of a pencil or something similar to press the left side of the power switch. The autoloader powers up. Step 6: Operating the Autoloader The following sections provide an overview of Autoloader operations. Importing Cartridges. Load tapes into the Autoloader by using the Import command from the front panel and then inserting the data cartridge into the mailslot. Install data cartridges in slots 1-8: 1. Place cartridge in the cartridge access port. 2. Press any button on the operator panel to change to interaction mode. 3. Choose the "Commands" menu and press . 4. Choose "Import", press . 5. Enter the number of the cartridge slot and press . The cartridge is placed in the chosen slot. 4 Rev. 1.0, June 2004 6. Repeat step 4 to 7, until all cartridges are imported. Drive empty 12345678 7. Power up your host computer. 8. Verify your backup software. Exporting Cartridges. Unload tape cartridges from the Autoloader by using the Export command from the front panel. The selected cartridge automatically ejects. Loading Cartridges. Load tape cartridges from the Autoloader slots into the tape drive by using the Load Cartridge command from the front panel. Unloading Cartridges. Unload tape cartridges from the tape drive to the Autoloader slots by using the Unload Cartridge command from the front panel. Cleaning the Tape Drive. Clean the tape drive when the Clean Drive LED is illuminated. Use the Clean Drive command from the front panel to import a cleaning cartridge into the Autoloader and begin the cleaning operation. Ordering Media. To prolong the life of the Autoloader tape drive, use Autoloader storage media. Autoloader tape cartridges and cleaning cartridges have been designed in conjunction with the Autoloader tape drive. SEQ More information about operation and functionality are provided on the manual CD. 5 Rev. 1.0, June 2004 6 Rev. 1.0, June 2004 SUPPORT CONTACT INFORMATION: Europe TANDBERG Data GmbH Feldstr. 81 D-44141 Dortmund Germany Phone: Fax: USA 0049 ­ (0)231 ­ 5436 142 0049 ­ (0)231 ­ 5436 143 INOSTOR Inc. (A TANDBERG DATA COMPANY) 13000 Gregg Street Poway CA 92064 USA Phone: Fax: 001 ­ (0)858 ­ 726 0277 001 ­ (0)858 ­ 726 0278 ASIA TANDBERG Data Pte. Ltd. (main office for ASIA) 20 Bendemeer Road #04-05 Cyberhub Singapore 339914 Phone: Fax: 0065 ­ (0)6396 ­ 0786 0065 ­ (0)6396 ­ 0787 Japan TANDBERG Data Inc. Shinkawa ­nittei Annex Bldg. , 7th floor 22-4, Shinkawa 1-chome Chuo-ku Tokyo 104 Japan Phone: Fax: 0081 ­ (0)3 5566 ­ 2871 0081 ­ (0)3 5566 ­ 2875 7 Rev. 1.0, June 2004