Installation internal drive, Scsi configuration, Installation - internal drive – Dell PowerVault LTO3-060 User Manual
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Installation - Internal drive
Installing the Drive: SCSI Configuration and Connection
Installing the Drive: Mechanical Installation
Installing Tape Backup Software
Installing Software Device Drivers
Verifying Tape Drive Operation
CAUTION: Before performing any of the procedures in this section, read and follow the safety
instructions located in your tape drive's Product Information Guide.
Pre-Installed Drives
Dell™ installs and configures drives that are shipped as part of the system. However, the tape backup software is not
installed by Dell. Installation instructions are provided with the software.
Store the tape backup software CD/diskette that ships with your system in a safe place in case you ever need to reinstall
the software.
Installing the Drive
If your tape drive is not pre-installed, the installation instructions are in the following sections.
Installing the Drive: Prerequisites
You need the following items to install your internal tape drive:
Ensure that the SCSI host bus adapter is one of the supported types. For a list of the supported SCSI adapters, go
to the Dell Support website at
5.25-inch half-height bay.
Internal SCSI-cable with an LVD terminator attached.
Backup application software that supports the internal tape drive.
Phillips screwdriver, if your system uses Phillips screws.
Flat-bladed screwdriver, if your system uses flathead screws.
TORX screwdriver, if your system uses TORX screws.
System documentation, which you can refer to during the installation.
Mounting Bay and Hardware
You need one industry standard, 5 1/4-inch, half-height bay to install the PowerVault LTO-2-024 drive.
CAUTION: The computer must provide forced cooling and be capable of drawing 6 cfm (0.17 cubic
meters/minute or 10.08 cubic meters/hour) of air through the tape drive.
See your system documentation to ensure that your system meets these requirements. Also, the documentation specifies
if any special mounting brackets are needed. Next, ensure that all fans in your system are in place and operational and
that empty bays have the appropriate blanking plates so that airflow is maintained.
Installing the Drive: SCSI Configuration and Connection
The PowerVault LTO-2-024 tape drive is designed to operate on an Ultra160 or Ultra320 low voltage differential (LVD)
SCSI bus with an LVD SCSI terminator.
SCSI Configuration
All devices on a SCSI bus need their own unique identification, called the SCSI ID. If a SCSI ID conflict exists, some of the
SCSI devices will not be recognized by your system. Normally the SCSI Host Adaptor (HBA) uses SCSI ID 7 and the