Figure 4 Installing tape drive
NOTE:
The illustration shows a server that uses mounting rails. If your server does not use mounting hardware, check that
the holes in the chassis are aligned with the holes in the side of the tape drive.
Do not secure the drive at this point because you may have to move the drive to get the cables into place.
Connect SAS and power cables
IMPORTANT:
A SAS HBA and SAS cable are required. The connector on the SAS drive is a SAS plug connector as per SFF–8482.
1.
If a SAS HBA is not already installed, follow the instructions supplied with the HBA to install it before you install the tape
drive.
2.
Connect the purchased SAS cable to the new HBA. The connector on the SAS drive is a SAS plug connector as per SFF–8482.
StorageTek LTO Half-Height SAS Tape Drive
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