5257/5257 ACL Installation and User's Guide for NonStop S-Series Tape Enclosures

Compaq Computer Corporation—522344-001
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5257/5257ACL Installation and
User's Guide for NonStop Himalaya
S-Series Tape Enclosures
Index Figures Tables
What’s New in This Manual vii
Manual Information
vii
New and Changed Information
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About This Guide
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Who Should Read This Guide
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Your Comments Invited
ix
Notation Conventions
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1. Overview and Features
Guide Overview 1-1
Product Overview
1-1
NonstopTM Himalaya Tape Enclosure
1-1
5257/5257ACL Tape Drives
1-2
High Capacity Features
1-2
Backward Read Compatibility (BRC) Transfer Rates
1-2
2. Unpacking and Installing the Tape Enclosures
Unpacking the Tape Enclosure 2-2
Suggested Tape Enclosure Configuration Options
2-10
Tape Enclosure Configuration Hazards
2-11
Tape Enclosure Dimensions and Configurations
2-11
Base Tape Enclosure
2-12
Stackable Tape Enclosure
2-12
Tape Enclosure Rear Cover
2-13
Installing the 5257/5257ACL Tape Drives
2-14
3. Installing the 5257 Tape Drive
Connecting the Power Cord 3-1