Preparing for installation
Before installing the library, read the following safety statements.
v Statement 1
DANGER
Electrical current from power, telephone, and communication cables is hazardous.
To avoid a shock hazard:
— Do not connect or disconnect any cables or perform installation, maintenance, or
reconfiguration of this product during an electrical storm.
— Connect all power cords to a properly wired and grounded electrical outlet.
— Connect to properly wired outlets any equipment that will be attached to this
product.
— When possible, use one hand only to connect or disconnect signal cables.
— Never turn on any equipment when there is evidence of fire, water, or structural
damage.
— Disconnect the attached power cords, telecommunications systems, networks, and
modems before you open the device covers, unless instructed otherwise in the
installation and configuration procedures.
— Connect and disconnect cables as described in the following table when installing,
moving, or opening covers on this product or attached devices.
To connect: To disconnect:
1. Turn everything OFF. 1. Turn everything OFF.
2. First attach all cables to devices. 2. First, remove power cords from outlet.
3. Attach signal cables to connectors. 3. Remove signal cables from connectors.
4. Attach power cords to outlet. 4. Remove all cables from devices.
5. Turn device ON.
Additional preparation
Inspect the carton for damage that might have occurred during shipment. If you
received the library on a pallet, inspect the pallet for damage. Report any damage
to your shipper immediately.
When you unpack the library, place the unit as close to the installation location as
possible.
Do the following to prepare the autoloader for installation.
1. Use proper procedures to prevent electrostatic discharge (ESD). Use
wrist-grounding straps and anti-static mats when removing internal
components.
2. If your server does not already have an external SCSI connector, you will have
to install a SCSI host adapter and compatible software and drivers. Refer to the
user manual and installation instructions that came with the SCSI host adaptor.
3. Do not connect the autoloader drive to the same SCSI bus as the hard drive,
because it will degrade the autoloader performance.
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