About This GuideThis guide describes how to install and use the 7208 Model 345 8mm Tape Drive.It contains the following chapters:Chapter 1, “Reference Information,” describes the 7208 Tape Drive, gives thesystem requirement, and lists hardware specifications.Chapter 2, “Using the Media,” describes the media to use in the 7208 Tape Drive.Chapter 3, “Maintenance Analysis Procedures,” describes a series of proceduresdesigned to evaluate and correct a problem with the 7208 Tape Drive.Chapter 4, “Removal and Replacement Procedures,” describes the procedures tofollow when removing and replacing the field replaceable units (FRUs).Chapter 5, “Parts Diagram and Parts List,” provides the parts diagram and partslist required to service the 7208 Model 345 Tape Drive.Appendix A, “Power Cables,” provides power cable information for differentcountries.Appendix B, “Fault Symptom Codes and Error Recovery Procedure Numbers,”provides information about the error codes reported by the drive.Appendix C, “Error Recovery Procedures,” provides information and recoveryprocedures for resolving the error codes reported by the drive.Store this guide with your system manuals.Related Publicationsv 7208 Model 345 8mm Tape Drive Setup and Operator Guide, SA26–2008, providesinstallation and operating information for the 7208 Model 345 Tape Drive.v IBM Externally Attached Devices Safety Information, SA26-2004, providestranslations of danger notices.© Copyright IBM Corp. 2000 xi