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7. Connect power cable from the power supply to the
4-pin power connector on the back of the tape drive.
CAUTION
■ Make sure that the PC power is off before you
connect the cable.
■ Do not force the plug into the connector. The keyed
edges of the plug and the connector must match.
8. Replace the computer’s cover.
Performing the Initial Power On
Theprocedureyouusetoperformtheinitialpoweron
depends on how long the tape drive has been stored. If
youarenotsurehowlongthetapedrivehasbeenstored,
check the MLCH (machine level control history) label on
the top of the tape drive to find out when the tape drive
was manufactured. Although the tape drive may have
been operated since it was manufactured, for the purpose
of the initial power on, assume that it has been stored
throughout this period.
Tape Drive Stored for Less Than Six Months
If the tape drive has been stored for less than six months,
the only step you need to perform for the initial
power-on is to apply power to the tape drive.
Figure 8 Location of grounding tab, grounding hole,
and power connector
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