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Chapter 3: Installing the Desktop DLT2000XT Tape Drive
Selecting a Site
The desktop DLT2000XT tape drive is designed to sit on your desk, on top of your
deskside system, on a table, or on another flat and level surface. It is not designed to be
placed on the floor.
Select a site using these guidelines:
• For North American applications, place the DLT2000XT tape drive so that its power
cord can reach a 110-VAC, three-pronged (grounded) electrical outlet.
• For international applications, place the DLT2000XT tape drive so that its power
cord can reach an approved electrical outlet.
Note: The desktop DLT2000XT tape drive has an autoranging power supply that
works with 110 or 220 VAC. No operator voltage switch selection is required.
• Place the DLT2000XT so that it is directly on top of, or next to, the host system. The
SCSI cable measures 12 feet (3.7 m).
• Always allow at least 3 inches (7.6 cm) of clearance at the back of the desktop
DLT2000XT tape drive to provide proper ventilation space and cable clearance.
Provide for easy access to the front and the back of the unit.
No additional SCSI devices should be daisy-chained to the back of the desktop
DLT2000XT tape drive, or performance will be adversely affected. Always place the
single-ended active terminator on the top SCSI connector of the desktop
DLT2000XT tape drive or SCSI errors may result.
Caution: The single-ended desktop DLT2000XT tape drive is limited to a total SCSI
cable length of 19.6 feet (6 m) when connected to Silicon Graphics desktop or
deskside systems. Never connect the desktop DLT2000XT drive to a host system with
any cable combination that exceeds 19.6 feet (6 m), including any internal cable
length. Doing so may result in SCSI bus errors or data loss. Consult your system
owner’s guide for specific SCSI bus requirements.
• Do not place the DLT2000XT tape drive in a small, enclosed area, such as a closet, or
it may overheat. It is important not to block the vents.
• Do not drape anything, such as a jacket or blanket, over the DLT2000XT tape drive.
• Avoid placing the DLT2000XT tape drive in a dusty or humid location.