Installation involves the following steps.
To avoid static electricity damage when the drive is handled, use the following precautions.
Unpack the drive and store the packaging for future moves or shipping.
Ensure that the following items are included in the shipment.
Installing the rack mount kit (optional)
If you need to install a rack mount kit, follow these procedures.
Inspecting the power cord and outlet
Inspect the power cord and receptacle, and check that the outlets are properly grounded.
Position the unit so it is convenient to the server.
Installing the SAS host adapter card (if required)
If no other devices are attached to your server, a SAS host adapter might need to be installed in the server.
Connecting the SAS interface cable
Each tape drive is required to have a dedicated bus to the initiator, referred to as point-to-point connection. SAS architecture does not support multiple tape
drives connected to a single host adapter port. The maximum SAS cable length that can be used to connect the host adapter to the tape drive varies
depending on the type of SAS connection. See
for the maximum cable length that can be used.
Steps to install and connect a power cable to your unit.
Run the Standalone Diagnostic procedure.
A device driver is firmware that enables the tape drive to interact with various servers.
Configuring the tape drive to a server/host
Steps for configuring your tape drive to a server/host.
It is the customer's responsibility to ensure that this drive has the current firmware. Several options are available for updating drive firmware.
My Support registration provides email notification when new firmware levels are updated and available for download and installation.
Avoiding drive damage
To avoid static electricity damage when the drive is handled, use the following precautions.
Limit your movement. Movement can cause static electricity to build around you.
Always handle the drive carefully. Never touch exposed circuitry.
Prevent others from touching the drive.
Before you unpack and install the drive into an enclosure, touch its static-protective packaging to an unpainted metal surface on the enclosure for at least 2
seconds. This procedure reduces static electricity in the packaging and your body.
When possible, remove the drive from its static-protective packaging and install it directly into an enclosure without setting it down. When this action is not
possible, place the drive 's packaging on a smooth, level surface and place the drive on the packaging.
Do not place the drive on the cover of the enclosure or on any other metal surface.
Unpacking the drive
Unpack the drive and store the packaging for future moves or shipping.
Attention: If you return the unit for service, ship it in its original or equivalent packing material, or the warranty might be invalidated.
1. Inspect the unit for shipping damage. If there is damage, do not install the unit, and report the damage immediately. Contact your place of purchase.
2. Locate the label on the bottom panel of the unit with the machine type, model number, and serial number of the unit. Make a note of these numbers and
store them in an easily accessible place. If you must contact Technical Support, you are asked for these numbers.
Verifying the shipment
Ensure that the following items are included in the shipment.
Power cord (For the appropriate cord for your country or region, see
Ordering optional features, replacement parts, and power cords
.)
IBM® Ultrium Cleaning Cartridge
Single-connector SAS HD wrap tool (optional)
Rack Mount kit (optional)
IBM Half Height LTO Tape drive (SAS) Installation Quick Reference, GC27-2276-03
SAS cables are not part of the shipment and must be ordered separately.
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