Quantum LTO-9 HH SAS, User Manual

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Chapter 3: Installation
Position the Tape Drive
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Position 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.
Install the SAS Host Adapter Card (if required)
If there are no other devices attached to your server, a SAS host adapter
card may need to be installed in the server. To install an adapter, refer to
the instructions that accompany it.
Connect 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 is 5.5 m.