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3 Installing an internal DAT tape drive
In this chapter:
• “ Make sure you have the correct SAS cable ” on page 21
• “ Prepare mounting bay ” on page 23
• “ Attach mounting hardware ” on page 24
• “ Install drive ” on page 25
• “ Connect SAS and power cables ” on page 25
• “ Secure the drive ” on page 36
Please refer to “ Installing an external DAT SAS tape drive ” on page 37, if you are installing an external
DAT tape drive.
Where the illustrations in this chapter show only the HP StorageWorks DAT 320 tape drive, the
process is the same for all models of tape drive.
Make sure you have the correct cable
IMPORTANT:
There are a number of cabling solutions and it is important to make the correct selection for your
system at the time of purchasing the tape drive to ensure that everything is available at the time of
installation. Cable purchasing and installation decisions require a clear understanding of your server's
current SAS configuration.
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