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Before you start
Check system prerequisites. (Always connect to a wide, Ultra SCSI-2 Low Voltage Differential (LVD)
or Single-Ended (SE) SCSI bus.) Visit the HP Surestore DLT1 web page: //www.hp.com/
support/dlt1. For example, you can use HP Library & Tape Tools to help you install your drive.
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Step 1: Check the drive’s SCSI ID
Check the tape drive’s SCSI ID. If necessary, change it from the default of 5 by resetting the jumpers
on the back of the drive.
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Step 2: Prepare the mounting bay
Switch off the computer and attached devices, remove all power cables, and remove the
computer’s outer casing. Remove the blanking plate(s) from a spare, full-height 5-¼ inch bay.
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Step 3: Attach mounting hardware
If your computer requires special rails to install the tape drive, mount them on the drive now. In the
box, you will find a mounting tray for HP NetServer L-series.
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Step 4: Install the drive
Install the drive. To make it easier to fit the cables, do not secure the drive with screws yet. page 13
Step 5: Attach power and SCSI cables
Attach a spare power cable from the computer’s internal power supply. Attach a SCSI cable to the
drive and to the computer’s SCSI host adapter (which should be LVD or SE).
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Step 6: Secure the drive
Secure the drive into place with screws. Replace the computer’s outer casing. page 17
Your tape drive
Find out what the LEDs on your tape drive indicate and make sure you are using the correct type
of cartridge.
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Use the correct media
Find out how to use and care for DLTtape IV cartridges and how to use DLT1 cleaning cartridges. page 21
Operating the tape drive
Power on the system and check the tape drive is operational. Carry out a trial backup and restore. page 23
HP Library & Tape Tools
Find out more about the free diagnostic and troubleshooting tool supplied with your tape drive. page 25
Register your tape drive
Register your tape drive to ensure you receive up-to-date information about HP’s products, services
and support.
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Troubleshooting
If you experience problems during installation, check this section first. For more detailed
troubleshooting information visit the web site: //www.hp.com/support/dlt1.
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