Origin and Onyx2 DLT7000 and 2000XT Tape Drive Owner's Guide

Front Matter

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Table of Contents

About This Guide
Structure of This Guide
Audience for This Guide
Typographical Conventions

1. Introducing the DLT7000 and 2000XT Drives
DLT7000 Drive Features
DLT2000XT Drive Features
DLT Drive Operation
Connection and Termination Guidelines
Special SCSI Requirements for Deskside Systems

2. Installing an Internally-Mounted DLT Drive
Checking Your Shipment
Checking and Setting the Drive's SCSI ID
Configuring the Host System to Recognize the DLT Drive
Installing SCSI Patches

3. Cabling for the DLT Drive Box
Connecting the Drive to the Host System
Using the Power-On Self-Test
Configuring the Host System to Recognize the DLT Drive
Installing the SCSI Patch
Powering Off Your DLT Drive

4. Installing a Desktop 7000 or 2000XT DLT Drive
Desktop 7000 and 2000XT Overview and Differences
Selecting a Site
Checking Your Shipment
Checking and Setting the DLT Drive's SCSI ID
Placing the Desktop DLT Drive
Connecting the Desktop DLT7000 Drive to the Host
Connecting the Desktop DLT2000XT Drive to the Host
Attaching the Power Cord and Turning On the Desktop DLT Drive
Using the Power-On Self-Test
Configuring the Host System to Recognize the Desktop DLT Drive
Installing the SCSI Patch
Powering Off Your Desktop DLT Drive

5. DLT Drive Operation and Troubleshooting
Tape Cartridges
DLT Drive Operation
Cleaning the Drive Head
Troubleshooting DLT Drives
Solving Basic Problems on the DLT Drive
What to Do If hinv Does Not See the Tape Drive
Removing a Jammed Tape Cartridge

A. Hardware Specifications
DLT7000 and 2000XT Drive Specifications
Timing Characteristics
Tape Specifications
Single-Ended High-Density SCSI Pinouts (68-Pin) Pinouts

Index