Setup Preliminary steps in order to achieve proper readiness condition is referred to as setup. Setup is a step-by-step process involving the following steps: 1. Ensure that equipment circuit breaker is on. 2. Power on SW205. 3. Depress stop switch (SW1) on both transports 4. Engage tape path which closes SW6. 5. Depress SW5. The Ready light should illuminate. Setup is complete, and the drive is in proper readiness condition.