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DAT 320

DAT 320 Tape Drive Quick

Start Guide

Quantum DAT 320, models CD320UH (Internal) and CD320UE (Tabletop),

are the most reliable DAT drives on the market, delivering reliability features

to extend media life.

Figure 1 Internal Drive

Contents

Before Installing the DAT 320 Tape Drive

in Your System........................................2

Avoiding Electrostatic Damage..........2

Preinstallation Requirements .............2

Unpacking and Inspecting the Drive..2

Required Tools ....................................3

Installing the Internal DAT 320 Tape Drive

in Your Server .........................................3

Preparing Mounting Bay ....................3

Attaching Mounting Hardware ..........3

Installing the Tape Drive.....................5

Attaching the USB Cable ....................6

Connecting the USB Cable from the

Tape Drive to the Server .....................6

Attaching the Power and USB Cables to

the Tape Drive.....................................7

Securing the Drive..............................8

Completing Your Installation .............9

Installing the Tabletop DAT 320 Tape Drive

to Your System .....................................10

Connecting the Power and USB Cables

to Your Tabletop Drive......................10

Completing Your Installation ...........10

Safety Compliances ..............................11

Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC)

Compliances .........................................12

Summary of content (14 pages)

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DAT 320 Contents Before Installing the DAT 320 Tape Drive in Your System........................................2 Avoiding Electrostatic Damage..........2 Preinstallation Requirements .............2 DAT 320 Tape Drive Quick Start Guide Unpacking and Inspecting the Drive..2 Required Tools ....................................3 Installing the Internal DAT 320 Tape Drive in Your Server .........................................3 Preparing Mounting Bay ....................3 Attaching Mounting Hardware ........
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DAT 320 Quick Start Guide Before Installing the DAT 320 Tape Drive in Your System Avoiding Electrostatic Damage Your internal tape drive has very sensitive components that are prone to damage from electrostatic discharge (ESD). Use extreme care when handling the drive, as it can be damaged by ESD. Before handling the drive, read the ESD instructions that follow to prevent damage to the drive. • Wear an ESD-preventive grounding wrist strap or observe similar ESD precautions when working with the drive.
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DAT 320 Required Tools The following is a list of the tools you will need. You may need additional items, depending on your installation requirements.
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DAT 320 Quick Start Guide Caution: Static electricity can damage electronic components. Always wear an antistatic wrist strap if one is available. If not, after you have disconnected power from the server and removed the cover, touch a bare metal part of the chassis. Similarly, touch a bare metal part of the drive before installing it. Note: If mounting hardware is supplied with your tape drive, it may not be exactly the same as shown in the illustrations.
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DAT 320 2 Attach the appropriate mounting hardware. Refer to the manufacturer’s documentation for instructions. • If you are installing on a server that requires a tray, place the tape drive in the tray. • If you are installing in a server that requires mounting rails, fasten the rails to the tape drive. • Some servers have snap-on mounting rails attached to the filler panel. These can be removed and attached to the tape drive with screws.
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DAT 320 Quick Start Guide Attaching the USB Cable Connecting the USB Cable from the Tape Drive to the Server Decide Which Cable to Use There are several options for connecting the tape drive to your server: To an . . . Use . . . Notes Internal standard USB port standard USB cable May be connected to the server’s system board or an internal USB card. External USB port standard USB cable Cable routing kit is required. To an Internal USB 2.
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DAT 320 To an External USB 2.0 Port Purchase a special USB cable and Cable Routing Kit. The Cable Routing Kit consists of a bracket with attached cable on one side that connects to the server’s external port and a Type A USB socket on the other side. Make sure you orientate the bracket correctly when you fit it (see Figure 4). 1 Remove a spare blanking plate from the rear panel of the server. 2 Fit the bracket with attached the cable and fix it to the server.
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DAT 320 Quick Start Guide 2 Attach a spare cable from the server’s internal power supply to the power connector (see Figure 5). Figure 5 Attaching the Power Cable USB cable to server’s external USB Port Power cable Server’s power supply Tape drive Power cable Securing the Drive 8 Note: The server latches and side views of your server model may not be exactly the same as shown in the illustrations. Please refer also to your server documentation.
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DAT 320 Mounting Hardware Used 1 Use M3 screws. Check that the holes in the chassis are aligned with the holes in the sides of the drive and use a regular Phillips screwdriver to secure the M3 screws (see Figure 6). Figure 6 Securing Drive, No Mounting Hardware Used M3 screws, supplied with tape drive 2 Ensure blanking plates are in place over empty bays and replace the cover on the server.
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DAT 320 Quick Start Guide Installing the Tabletop DAT 320 Tape Drive to Your System Installing the tabletop DAT 320 tape drive consists of the following major steps: • Connecting the Power and USB Cables to Your Tabletop Drive • Completing Your Installation Connecting the Power and USB Cables to Your Tabletop Drive Note: The drive is not powered from the USB bus. It must be connected to the main power supply. A power cable is provided with your Quantum DAT 320 tape drive.
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DAT 320 2 Turn on the computer. 3 If necessary install the DAT320 O/S driver. 4 Install your backup software program. The documentation that came with your software should describe this procedure. 5 Gently insert a tape cartridge into the tabletop tape drive’s slot. Slide the cartridge into the slot until the drive accepts the cartridge and loads it. A brief delay occurs while the drive identifies the cartridge type and state, and moves the tape to the data area. Then the green Ready LED goes ON.
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DAT 320 Quick Start Guide Country Regulatory Organization Compliant to: IECEE member nations* IECEE International Electrotechnical Commission on Electrical Equipment (IECEE) for Mutual Recognition of Test Certificates for Electrical Equipment “CB Scheme” CB Scheme per IEC 60950-01, 2nd Ed.
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DAT 320 Country Regulatory Organization Compliant to: Taiwan Bureau of Commodity Inspection and Quarantine (BSMI) BSMI EMC certification, CNS 13438 United States Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Title 47: Code of Federal Regulations, Part 15, Subpart B (47CFR15B) Jotta asiakasta Suomessa Laite on liitettava suojakosketinpistorasiaan For kunder i Norge Apparatet ma tilkoples jordet stikkontakt Dette produktet kan tilkobles et IT strøm distribusjonssystem För kunder i Sverige Apparaten skall
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DAT 320 Quick Start Guide *6-66928-01* 14 6-66928-01 Rev B September 2010 For assistance, contact the Quantum Customer Support Center: USA: 800-284-5101 (toll free) or 949-725-2100 EMEA: 00800-4-782-6886 (toll free) or +49 6131 3241 1164 APAC: +800 7826 8887 (toll free) or +603 7953 3010 Worldwide: http://www.quantum.com/ServiceandSupport Preserving the World’s Most Important Data. Yours.™ ©2010 Quantum Corporation. All rights reserved.