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OCTOBER 2006 VXA-320 TAPE DRIVE
17
INSTALLING THE TAPE DRIVE
Checking the Installation
After installing the tape drive on your system, check the installation by
performing a small write and read operation. This will confirm that the system
can communicate with the tape drive and that the tape drive is operational.
The simplest method for checking the installation is to use VXATool. VXATool
is available for several operating systems and can be downloaded from the
support section at: www.tandberg.com
Check the installation by following these steps:
1. Install VXATool.
Detailed instructions are included in the “readme” file available with the
VXATool download.
2. Stop all backup software application services on the system.
If a backup software application is already installed on your system,
completely shut down the backup software application and any services it
may be running. The backup software application may prevent
communications with thee tape drive or may interrupt VXATool functions
resulting in their failure.
3. Confirm that the system can communicate with the tape drive.
Run VXATool and confirm that it can retrieve basic drive information from
the tape drive. Refer to the VXATool readme file or on-line help for
instructions.
4. Insert a cartridge and use VXATool to run a write/read test.
Refer to the VXATool readme file or on-line help for instructions on how to
run a diagnostic write/read test.
5. Update the firmware.
Updates to the tape drive’s firmware are made available for download from
Tandberg Data’s web site at www.tandberg.com. Use VXATool to check the
current version of firmware in your tape drive and to update the firmware
as needed.
Refer to Chapter 4 for troubleshooting tips if you encounter any problems.