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Placing the Desktop DLT2000XT Tape Drive 33
Connecting the Desktop DLT2000XT Tape Drive to the Host 34
Attaching the Power Cord and Turning On the Desktop DLT2000XT Tape Drive 36
Using the Power-On Self Test 38
Configuring the Host System to Recognize the Desktop DLT2000XT Tape Drive 39
Installing the SCSI Patch 40
Powering Off Your Desktop DLT2000XT Tape Drive 40
4. Installing the DLT2500XT Stacker 41
Selecting a Site for the DLT2500XT Stacker 42
Checking Your Shipment 42
Placing the DLT2500XT Stacker 45
Connecting the DLT2500XT Stacker to the Host 45
Attaching the Power Cord and Turning On the Stacker 49
Using the Power-On Self Test 50
Setting the Stacker’s SCSI ID 50
Configuring the Host System to Recognize the DLT2500XT Stacker 51
Installing the SCSI Patch 51
Powering Off Your DLT2500XT Stacker 52
5. Operation 53
Tape Cartridges 53
Tape Compatibility 53
Tape Cartridge Care 54
Tape Cartridge Write Protection 54
DLT2000XT Tape Drive Operation 55
Drive LEDs and Controls 56
Loading and Removing a Tape Cartridge 59
Tape Operation 60
Tape Data Block Transfer Sizing 60