3 Installing an external LTO SAS tape drive
If you are installing an internal LTO tape drive, please refer to Installing an internal tape drive (page 9).
In this chapter:
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Connecting the tape drive to an external SAS port (page 15)
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HBAs and cables
This chapter describes how to connect your tape drive to an external port on the host controller or new HBA. If the server has
an active external SAS port, a recommended SAS cable is required to connect to it. If the server does not have an active external
port, you must purchase and install an additional HBA that supports external connection to tape and a recommended cable.
NOTE:
If you use a recommended cable (not supplied) to attach directly to the external SAS port and the tape drive does
not function, one possible cause is that the port is inactive or not supported for external tape devices. Refer to your server
documentation for further information on supported configurations.
Connecting the tape drive to an external SAS port
1.
If installing a new HBA, follow the instructions supplied with the HBA to install it.
2.
Connect the purchased SAS cable to the external SAS connector on the new HBA.
1. SAS connector on server (types may vary, mini-SAS SFF-8088 shown)
Figure 9 Connecting the SAS cable to the server
StorageTek LTO Half-Height SAS Tape Drive
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