
DAT 160 USB
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3
Installing an internal DAT tape
drive
In this chapter:
–
“Prepare mounting bay” on page 13
.
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“Install drive” on page 14
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“Attach cables” on page 16
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“Secure the drive” on page 18
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It is important to ensure that you connect your drive to a USB 2.0 port.
The drive will work on a USB 1.1 port but performance will be severely
degraded. See also
“Verifying USB installation for optimum performance”
on page 31
.
3.1
Prepare mounting bay
You need one industry-standard, 3.5-inch bay in which to install the DAT tape
drive.
W
WARNING
To avoid personal injury or damage to the server or tape drive, ensure
that the server is disconnected from the mains power supply while you
install the drive.
V
CAUTION
Static electricity can damage electronic components. Always wear an
antistatic wriststrap if one is available. If not, after you have disconnected
power from the server and removed the cover, touch a bare metal part of
the chassis. Similarly, touch a bare metal part of the drive before
installing it.
Ê
Refer to your server documentation for detailed instructions and assemble
the necessary tools and materials.
Ê
Perform a normal system shutdown and turn off the server and any
connected peripherals.
Ê
Remove the cover and access panel from the server, as detailed in your
server’s documentation.
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