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Contents
Notices .............. v
Trademarks.............. v
Preface ..............vii
Who Should Read This Manual ....... vii
How This Manual is Organized ....... vii
Related Publications ........... vii
Store System Related Publications — Software vii
Store System Related Publications — Hardware ix
General Publications.......... x
Chapter 1. Overview......... 1
Chapter 2. Tape Drive Installation . . . 3
Installing the TR-4 EIDE Tape Drive...... 3
Step 1. Preparing for Installation ...... 3
Step 2. Configuring the IDE Drive ..... 3
Step 3. Mounting the Drive........ 6
Step 4. Attaching the Cables ....... 6
Step 5. Completing the Installation ..... 6
Installing the TR-4 SCSI Internal Tape Drive . . . 7
Step 1. Planning Your SCSI Configuration . . 7
Step 2. Preparing for Installation ...... 7
Step 3. Configuring the SCSI Drive ..... 8
Step 4. Mounting the Drive........ 8
Step 5. Attaching the SCSI and Power Cables 9
Step 6. Completing the Installation ..... 9
Installing the External SCSI Drive ...... 9
Step 1. Planning Your SCSI Configuration . . 10
Step 2. Preparing for Installation ......10
Step 3. Configuring the Drive .......10
Step 4. Completing the Installation .....11
Upgrading the Firmware ......... 11
Upgrading the Firmware for the Store Controller 11
Upgrading the Firmware for the Tape Drive 11
Installing the Software .......... 11
Enabling the Feature .........12
Selecting the Correct EIDE Tape Drive....12
Chapter 3. Using the Tape Drive....13
Loading and Unloading Tape Cartridges ....13
Setting the Write-Protect Switch .......13
Reviewing Performance Considerations ....13
Checking the Reliability of the Tape Data ....14
Listing a Tape .............14
Erasing a Tape ............14
Messages ..............14
Chapter 4. Tape Drive Specifications 19
Physical Specifications ..........19
Power Requirements...........19
Drive-Performance Specifications ......20
Environmental Requirements ........20
Tape Cartridge Specifications and Capacities . . 21
Regulatory Compliance ..........21
Chapter 5. Maintenance and
Troubleshooting ..........23
Maintenance .............23
Caring for Tape Cartridges ........23
Cleaning the Tape Head ........23
Troubleshooting ............24
EIDE Tape Drive ...........24
EIDE and SCSI Tape Drives .......24
Safety ...............25
Disconnecting ............25
Connecting .............25
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