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4 Installing an external LTO Ultrium tape drive
This chapter describes how to connect your tape drive to an external port on the host controller or
new HBA. A suitable cable is supplied with your tape drive for connecting to an external mini-SAS
port.
In this chapter:
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Connecting the tape drive to an external SAS port (page 29)
If you are installing an internal LTO Ultrium tape drive, please refer to
Before you start
This installation connects the tape drive directly to the external port. The cable supplied with the
tape drive is suitable for connecting to an external mini-SAS (SFF-8088) connector on a dedicated
HBA or on the server's SAS controller. If your server has an external SAS 4i connector (SFF-8484),
a suitable cable is available, but must be purchased separately, see
.
Figure 26 Supplied SAS external cable (connect to external port)
If the server does not have an active external port, you must purchase and install an additional
HBA that supports external connection. If you are installing a new HBA, a spare PCI slot is required
for the new HBA. See
for recommended products.
WARNING!
The supplied power cord is HP approved for your specific geographic region. Use
of a non-HP approved power cord may result in: 1) not meeting individual country specific safety
requirements; 2) insufficient conductor ampacity that could result in overheating with potential
personal injury and/or property damage; and 3) an unapproved power cord could fracture resulting
in the internal contacts being exposed, which potentially could subject the user to a shock hazard.
HP disclaims all liability in the event a non-HP approved power cord is used.
NOTE:
If you use a recommended cable to attach directly to the external SAS port and the tape
drive does not function, one possible cause is that the port is inactive or not supported for external
tape devices. Please refer to
or your server documentation
for further information on supported configurations.
Connecting the tape drive to an external SAS port
1.
If installing a new HBA, follow the instructions supplied with the HBA to install it and its driver.
2.
Connect the supplied SAS cable to the external SAS connector on the host SAS controller or
new HBA.
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