2 | Virtual TapeServer Quick Setup Guide
When considering the installation location, note the following guidelines:
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Place the server and its components near 110 or 220/240 volt power outlets. VTS uses
redundant power supplies, so consider independent power sources for high-availability
operation. Additional power outlets might be required for external tape drives or RAID
storage devices.
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Place the VTS server near the host server, within the limits of the cable specifications.
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Identify ports on the host server(s) to which you can connect VTS.
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Make sure the location is a clean, dust-free area that is well ventilated.
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Avoid areas where heat, electrical noise, and electromagnetic fields are generated.
Obtain tools and supplies for installation
You may need the following items to complete the installation instructions:
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#2 Phillips screwdriver
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Level
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Pliers
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Tape measure
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Terminal, keyboard, and mouse, or a computer running a terminal emulation program
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Cables:
Model
#
Type
Description
VT5900-H
Up to 4
SCSI (HVD)
To connect from the SCSI converter to the host
server or external storage device.
To connect to the SCSI converter, the cable
must have a male MD68 connector. SCSI cable
length is limited to 25 meters (82 feet). Note
that four 2-meter VHDCI-to-MD68 HVD cables
are provided with the SCSI converter.
Up to 4
Fibre optic
To connect to one or more host servers, to
connect to one or more external tape drives or
libraries, and to connect to an external disk
array.
It is recommended that you acquire M8900
MMF cables, and a male LC connector is
required to attach to the VTS server.
Up to 3
CAT-5 Ethernet
To connect VTS to the network and for HP
Integrated Lights_out (iLO) support.
1
VGA
To connect the terminal or computer to VTS.