4 Installing an external Ultrium tape drive by connecting to an internal SAS port 37
Before you start . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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PCI slots . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Remove server cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Connect SAS cable to internal SAS port . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Option 1: Connect cable to spare port on host SAS controller or host HBA . . . . . . . . . . .
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Option 2: Connect cable to port on host SAS controller and replace existing SAS cable . . . . .
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Reboot the server . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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5 Installing an external Ultrium tape drive by connecting to an external SAS port 49
Before you start . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Connecting the tape drive to an external SAS port . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Reboot the server . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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6 Verify installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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7 Operating your tape drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Your HP StorageWorks tape drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Loading a cartridge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Unloading a cartridge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Removing power from the drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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8 Use the correct media . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Cartridges . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Cleaning cartridges . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Data cartridges . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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HP Ultrium WORM data cartridges . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Ultrium 1760 tape drives and encryption . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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When should I use encryption? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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How do I enable encryption? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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When will I be asked to enter the key? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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What happens if I don’t remember the key? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Does encryption affect tape drive performance? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Does the tape drive encrypt media in an earlier Ultrium format? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Where can I get more information? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Write protecting cartridges . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Cleaning the tape drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Handling cartridges . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Operating and storage environment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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9 Using HP OBDR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Compatibility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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What does HP OBDR do?
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Remote disaster recovery (ProLiant servers only)
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Testing for compatibility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Running HP OBDR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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If restore fails . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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10 Diagnostic Tools and Performance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Diagnostic tools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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HP Library & Tape Tools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Troubleshooting with Library & Tape Tools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Performance Assessment Tools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Optimizing performance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Can your system deliver the required performance? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Summary of Contents for StorageWorks Ultrium 448
Page 12: ...12 About this guide ...
Page 36: ...36 Installing an internal Ultrium tape drive ...
Page 48: ...48 Installing an external Ultrium tape drive by connecting to an internal SAS port ...
Page 52: ...52 Installing an external Ultrium tape drive by connecting to an external SAS port ...
Page 54: ...54 Verify installation ...
Page 58: ...58 Operating your tape drive ...
Page 68: ...68 Using HP OBDR ...
Page 72: ...72 Diagnostic Tools and Performance ...
Page 80: ...80 Replacing a tape drive ...