Installing the rack mount kit (optional)
If you need to install a rack mount kit, follow these procedures.
Installing a 19-inch rack mount kit (optional)
. If you did not order the optional kit, proceed to
Inspecting the power cord and outlet
.
If you ordered a 24-inch rack mount kit, refer to the installation instructions included in the kit.
Inspecting the power cord and outlet
Inspect the power cord and receptacle, and check that the outlets are properly grounded.
1. Inspect the power cord plug to ensure that it matches the power receptacle. If it does not match, see
to determine the appropriate power cord.
2. Ensure that all associated electrical outlets are properly grounded and that the circuit breaker is turned on.
DANGER
An electrical outlet that is not correctly wired could place hazardous voltage on metal parts of the system or the devices that attach to the
system. It is the responsibility of the customer to ensure that the outlet is correctly wired and grounded to prevent an electrical shock. (D004)
Positioning the tape drive
Position the unit so it is convenient to the server.
The only restrictions are the length of the power cord and the length of the cable to the server. Recommended locations are:
Away from high-traffic areas, especially if the floor is carpeted
Out of printer or copy rooms to avoid toner and paper dust. Do not store paper supplies next to any unit.
Away from moving air, such as doorways, open windows, fans, and air conditioners
Off the floor
In a horizontal position
Where the tape cartridge can be easily inserted
The unit should not be stacked. Do not place anything on top of the unit.
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.
To install an adapter, refer to the instructions that accompany it, also to the section about host adapter installation in your server's documentation. For a list of
supported adapters and required interposers, visit the web at
http://www.ibm.com/storage/lto
.
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.
To connect the cable:
1. Ensure that the tape drive is powered OFF.
2. Since there are several types of SAS connectors, verify that the SAS cable has the correct connectors for the SAS host adapter and for the tape drive.
3. The tape drive has two SAS ports and can be connected to two servers. Refer to the appropriate figure that represents your configuration for cabling
information (see
). Then, connect the SAS cables to SAS host adapters and to the tape drive as shown.
Figure 1. Example of connecting one SAS device to the server
1
Tape drive
4
SAS host adapter
2
SAS connector
5
Server
3
SAS cable
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