Dell PowerVault LTO3-060 - Manual (Page 13)

disconnected from the main power source while you install the drive.
Figure 5: Installing the internal tape drive
1. Gather the necessary tools and materials.
2. Shut down the system and turn off any connected peripherals.
3. Remove the side cover, front panel (if necessary), and filler panel from a 5.25-inch bay of your system as detailed
in the system’s documentation.
4. Orient the drive as shown in figure 6.
5. Secure the tape drive to the bay.
NOTE:
If shoulder screws are already attached to the drive then slide the drive in the system until it is secure.
If screws are provided in a separate bag install shoulder screws as shown in figure 4.
If the screws provided are flat screws, install the mounting rails as given by the server documentation.
6. Connect the power and SCSI cable, as shown in figure 6. Be careful to connect the cables in the right orientation.
Before powering on the server, check the SCSI settings as detailed in the next section.
Figure 6: Connecting the cables to the tape drive
Installing Tape Backup Software
Install your backup program as specified in the software’s documentation.
Installing Software Device Drivers
Note: Most backup applications provide all the necessary device driver support for your drive. However, if you intend
to use the drive with the Microsoft
® Windows ® native backup software you will need the drivers included with the
Dell PowerVault LTO-2-024 Tape Drive Documentation and Drivers CD. The latest drivers can be downloaded from
www.support.dell.com .