Before you start, Airflow, Scsi cables and terminators – HP Surestore DVD-ROM Tape Array Module User Manual
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Before you start
HP Surestore DVD-ROM rack-ready models
HP Surestore DVD-ROM rack-ready drives are installed in an HP Surestore Tape Array 5300.
They allow the user to install software from CD or DVD disks if the server itself does not have
a CD or DVD-ROM drive. HP Surestore DVD-ROM rack-ready drives may be used in
conjunction with other HP Surestore rack-ready devices. For example, the tape array may
contain:
• four DVD-ROM drives, each connected to a separate server (as shown in the illustrations in
this guide)
• ora mixture of DVD-ROM drives and HP Surestore tape drives, such as the DAT, DLT VS80
or Ultrium drives
If devices are daisy-chained, HP Surestore DVD-ROM rack-ready drives should only be
connected to the same SCSI bus as other LVD SCSI devices. See "HP Surestore DVD-
ROM rack-ready drives and SCSI" on page 4 for further details.
This guide describes how to install and operate the following HP Surestore DVD-ROM rack-
ready models:
• C7499A
Prerequisites
To install and use your new DVD-ROM drive, you will need the following:
• HP Surestore Tape Array 5300 and appropriate SCSI cables
• SCSI host bus adapter on host server
For the latest list of operating systems that support HP Surestore DVD-ROM rack-ready drives,
please consult our World Wide Web site (
w w w . h p . c o m / g o / c o n n e c t
).
HP Surestore tape arrays
You need a properly installed and configured HP Surestore Tape Array 5300, which is a rack
mounted system designed to hold removable drives. They can be installed in HP, Compaq,
IBM and other compatible 19" rackmount systems.
Airflow
The blanking panels provided with the tape array must be installed in empty slots. The
HP Surestore Tape Array 5300 is designed to provide adequate airflow for up to four half
height HP Surestore rack-ready drives (or up to two full-height tape drives). If the tape array is
not fully populated, use blanking plates in any unused bays. Ventilation must be adequate at
the front and rear of the tape array.
SCSI cables and terminators
HP Surestore DVD-ROM rack-ready drives require no SCSI cables to plug into an HP Surestore
Tape Array 5300. However, cabling and terminators are required to connect the tape array
with the SCSI host.
Refer to your HP Surestore Tape Array 5300 Getting StartedGuidefor details of how to install
SCSI cables and terminators to the SCSI connections on the rear panel of the tape array. The