Manual

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Library Installation

Step 4: Connect the Library to the Host

1. Ensure that the host has been properly shut down and powered off.

2. Remove the back panel (lift up on the bottom of the panel, then pull

it away).

3. Use SCSI cables to connect the drives to the host, as explained in the

following table.

4. Connect the library (bus 0) to a dedicated host SCSI card.

NOTE Connecting other peripherals to the library or drive buses is not supported.

Table 2-3 Drive SCSI Connection Options

Library Model SCSI Configuration

Non-daisy chained Daisy chained

DLT4000 2/28 Connect drive ports 1 and 2 to

their own host SCSI cards.

Connect drive ports 1 and 2 together;

connect to a single host SCSI card.

DLT4000 4/48 Connect drive ports 1, 2, 3, and

4 to their own host SCSI cards.

Connect drive ports 1 and 2 together;

connect to a single host SCSI card.

Connect drive ports 3 and 4 together;

connect to a single host SCSI card.

DLT7000 2/28 Connect drive ports 1 and 2 to

their own host SCSI cards.

Not supported

DLT7000 4/48 Connect drive ports 1, 2, 3, and

4 to their own host SCSI cards.

Not supported