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Step 4: Attach mounting hardware
If your server requires special rails or other hardware to install the tape drive, mount them on
the tape drive in this step.
If your server does not require special mounting hardware, proceed to “Step 5: Attach power
extension cable and install drive” on page 19 now .
HP ProLiant servers
Different models of server require different mounting methods.
• Some HP ProLiant servers require mounting rails. These may be metal or plastic rails
attached to the server's drive bay filler panel. Metal rails and screw kits suitable for some
legacy ProLiant server models may be shipped with your tape drive but these are being
phased out. The rails are attached to the tape drive with M3 screws.
• Other HP ProLiant server models only require the use of special locating screws with no
mounting rail, and the server may incorporate a locking mechanism to hold the tape drive
in place. See “Step 7: Secure the drive” on page 23.
Please check your HP ProLiant server documentation to ascertain the correct method of
mounting, and to check whether mounting hardware is provided with the server.
1 Attach the appropriate mounting hardware.
• Attach metal rails to the tape drive, as shown in figure 6. Note that the screws locate through
the upper of each pair of holes on the rails. Ensure that you use the M3 screws provided.
Using longer screws may cause damage.
• Where plastic rails are provided with the server, attach these rails to the tape drive using the
M3 screws supplied with the plastic rails. Ensure you do use M3 screws - the rails may be
attached to the filler panel by screws of a different thread/size type and these should not
be used. If in doubt, refer to your HP ProLiant server documentation.
Note
If mounting hardware is supplied with your tape drive it may not be exactly the same as
shown in the illustration.
Other servers
1 Attach the appropriate mounting hardware. Refer to the manufacturer’s documentation for
instructions.
• If you are installing on a server that requires a tray, place the tape drive in the tray.
• If you are installing in a server that requires mounting rails, fasten the rails to the tape drive.
• Some servers have snap-on mounting rails attached to the filler panel. These can be removed
and attached to the tape drive with screws.
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