HP StoreEver LTO Ultrium Tape Blades - Manual (Page 13)

1 Before you start
In this chapter:
• “ Supported Tape Blades ” on page 13
• “ Installation guidelines ” on page 13
• “ Onboard Administrator ” on page 14
• “ Your HP StorageWorks Tape Blade ” on page 14
• “ Using the HP StorageWorks Tape CD-ROM ” on page 15
Supported Tape Blades
This guide describes how to install and operate the following Tape Blades:
• the HP StorageWorks SB3000c Tape Blade, which is an Ultrium 3000 tape drive within a Tape
Blade assembly
• the HP StorageWorks SB1760c Tape Blade, which is an Ultrium 1760 tape drive within a Tape
Blade assembly
• the HP StorageWorks SB920c Tape Blade, which is an Ultrium 920 tape drive within a Tape
Blade assembly.
• the HP StorageWorks Ultrium 448c Tape Blade, which is an Ultrium 448 tape drive within a Tape
Blade assembly
These Tape Blade assemblies may only be installed in an HP BladeSystem c-Class enclosure, which
must be running the correct firmware for it to support the Tape Blade. Firmware version 1.3 or later
is required when installing in a c7000 enclosure. In a c3000 enclosure all versions of the firmware
support the HP StorageWorks Tape Blade. For the best reliability, performance and new features
update to the most recent version of the firmware.
For the most up-to-date information about supported operating systems and configurations, refer to
http://www.hp.com/go/bladesystem/documentation .
Before performing any procedures specific to the HP StorageWorks Tape Blade, install and configure
an HP BladeSystem c-Class enclosure. The most current documentation for HP BladeSystem components
is available at the HP BladeSystem website (
http://www.hp.com/go/bladesystem ).
Documentation is also available in the following locations:
• Documentation CD that ships with the enclosure
• HP BladeSystem Technical Resources website ( http://www.hp.com/go/bladesystem/documentation )
• HP Business Support Center website ( http://www.hp.com/support )
• HP Technical Documentation website ( http://www.hp.com/support/manuals )
Installation guidelines
Observe the following guidelines when installing the HP StorageWorks Ultrium Tape Blade:
• An HP StorageWorks Tape Blade supports one partner server blade, and a partner server blade
supports one HP StorageWorks Tape Blade.
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