Attaching the library to a server, Connecting the host interface cable, Securing the 4u library to the rack – Dell PowerVault TL4000 User Manual

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9.

Install either the round or the square rack hole covers for the 4U library as
shown in Figure 4-18. There are 6 covers for each side for a total of 12.

Attaching the Library to a Server

The 2U library and the 4U library can be attached to servers using the following
interfaces:

v

SCSI (LVD Ultra 160)

v

Fibre Channel

v

Serial Attached SCSI (SAS)

Connecting the Host Interface Cable

To connect the host interface cables to the library:
1.

It is recommended that you shut down and turn OFF the associated server.
Turn OFF all attached devices. Remove the power cables from the server and
all attached accessories.

Important:

Failure to remove the power cords from these devices before
connecting the host interface cable could result in damage to the
library.

2.

For a SCSI library, attach one end of the host interface cable to one of the
connectors on the back panel of the library (see 1 in Figure 4-19 on page
4-17).
For a Fibre Channel library, attach one end of the host interface cable to
the connector on the back panel of the library (see 4 in Figure 4-20 on page
4-17).
For a Serial Attached SCSI (SAS) connected library, attach the host end of
the SAS cable to the SAS HBA (see 2 in Figure 4-21 on page 4-17). Full high
drives will have dual SAS connectors. Half high drives will have one SAS

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Figure 4-18. Securing the 4U library to the rack

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