User's Guide

Chapter 2 Installing Internal Tape Drives
Registering Your Tape Drive
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4 Turn on the computer. If the internal tape drive is configured to
perform its Power-On Self-Test (see Power-On Self-Test
on page 20),
it performs the test for about five seconds. When the drive passes the
test, all three front-panel LEDs should be OFF.
5 Install your backup software program. The documentation that came
with your software should describe this procedure.
6 Gently insert a tape cartridge into the internal tape drive’s slot (see
Loading a Cartridge
on page 48). Slide the cartridge into the slot until
the drive accepts the cartridge and loads it. A brief delay occurs while
the drive identifies the cartridge type and state, and moves the tape
to the data area. Then the green Media LED goes ON.
7 Use your backup software application to perform a sample backup-
and-verify operation. The amber Drive LED goes ON as data is
written to and/or read from the tape.
8 At the end of the operation, press the
Eject button on the front of the
internal tape drive to eject the cartridge from the drive (see
Unloading a Cartridge
on page 49).
If you encountered any problems during this procedure, see chapter 6
for
troubleshooting procedures.
Registering Your Tape Drive 2
After you install the internal tape drive, be sure to register it. Registering
your drive ensures that you will receive the latest information about your
drive, as well as other product, service, and support information. For
your convenience, you can register your drive either through our Web
site or by fax.
• If you have an Internet connection, please visit
http://www.quantum.com
to register your product.
• If you do not have an Internet connection, complete the Registration
Card included with your package and either mail or fax it to the
address or fax number on the Card.