This manual, 10 Gbyte 8 mm Tape Drive Installation Manual, describes how you can install a 10 Gbyte 8 mm tape drive in a:
This manual does not include specific software commands or procedures. Instead, software tasks are named and you can refer to the operating system documentation that was shipped with your system when you need help with commands or procedures such as:
You can find descriptions of such commands and procedures in the following documents:
The diagram below outlines the tasks you can perform to successfully install a new drive. Each numbered item in the diagram represents a procedure and the arrows point to manuals in which these procedures are detailed.
Refer to the following documentation for supporting information.
Table P-1 Related Documentation
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Name Part Number -----------------------------------------------------------------------
10 Gbyte 8 mm Tape Drive User's Guide 801-7652-xx
SPARCcenter 2000 Installation Manual 800-6975-xx
SPARCcenter 2000 Service Manual 801-2007-xx
SPARCserver 1000 System Installation Manual 801-2893-xx
SPARCserver 1000 System Service Manual 801-2895-xx
56-Inch Data Center Expansion Cabinet Installation Manual 800-5936-xx
56-Inch Data Center Expansion Cabinet Service Manual 800-6371-xx
Multi-Tape Backup Tray Installation Manual 800-7750-xx
Multi-Tape Backup Tray Service Manual 800-7340-xx
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Table P-2 describes the type changes and symbols used in this book.
Table P-2 Typographic Conventions
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Typeface or Meaning Example Symbol --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
AaBbCc123 The names of commands, Edit your .login file.
files, and directories; on-
screen computer output Use ls -a to list all files.
system% You have mail.
AaBbCc123 What you type, contrasted system% su
with on-screen computer
output password:
AaBbCc123 Command-line To delete a file, type rm
placeholder: replace with a filename.
real name or value
AaBbCc123 Book titles, new words or Read Chapter 6 in User's Guide.
terms, or words to be These are called class options.
emphasized
You must be root to do this.
Code samples are included in boxes and may display the following:
% UNIX C shell prompt system%
$ UNIX Bourne shell prompt system$
# Superuser prompt, either system#
shell
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The following symbols mean:
Caution -
Individuals who remove any outer panels or open covers to access this equipment must observe all safety precautions and ensure compliance with skill level requirements, certification, and all applicable local and national laws.
Procedures contained in this document must be performed by qualified service-trained maintenance providers.
Note - Before you begin, carefully read each of the procedures in this manual. If you have not performed similar operations on comparable equipment, do not attempt to perform these procedures.
