Preparing the host
IMPORTANT:
Use proper procedures to prevent electrostatic discharge (ESD) (see use wrist-
grounding straps and anti-static mats when handing internal components.
Follow these general guidelines:
Make sure that your backup application supports the SCSI host bus adapter.
If the host server is connected to a network, check with the system administrator before turning off
power.
Install a suitably rated HBA. Remember that if there are any SE devices on the same SCSI bus, the
entire SCSI bus will negotiate down to SE speed and severely degrade performance and limit cable
length.
Make sure that LUN scanning is enabled on the SCSI host adapter.
Verifying the connection
Depending on the server configuration, you may need to change the SCSI IDs of the library.
When the host server is powered on, install the software and/or driver(s) that are compatible with
the library. Backup software packages may require additional software or licensing to communicate
with the library robotics.
Ensure the library is properly terminated. If the library is the only SCSI device, other than the SCSI
host adapter on the selected SCSI bus, it must be terminated. Likewise, if the library is physically
the last SCSI device on the SCSI bus, it must be terminated. Only the devices physically located at
the beginning and end of the SCSI bus should be terminated.
Confirm the host server’s operating system recognized the library in Microsoft® In Windows® XP,
Windows® Server 2003 or in Windows 2000® by going to: Settings > Control Panel > System >
Hardware > Device Manager > Tape Drive and/or Media Changer.
For more information on verifying the connection of SCSI devices, consult the operating system
documentation.
5.5 AP Series tape library overview
Front panel overview
The front panel of the AP Series tape library provides access to the power button,
operator control panel, left and right magazines, Led’s, and the mailslot
.
Figure 1 Front panel overview
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