Chapter 2 Installing the Tape Drive
Installing the Internal SATA Tape Drive
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Installing the Internal SATA Tape Drive
2
This section contains step-by-step instructions for installing the DLT-V4
internal SATA tape drive.
Identifying the Steps
2
Installing the tape drive is fast and easy when you follow the instructions
in this section in the order presented. Complete the following steps,
covered in the next few sections:
Table 4 Installing the DLT-V4
Internal SATA Tape Drive —
Overview
Step
Instruction
Refer to
1
Unpack and check the tape drive for shipping
damage.
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2
Select a server or workstation that is to host
the tape drive.
3
Shut down and power off the server or
workstation that is to host the tape drive.
Power off all peripheral devices attached to
the server or workstation.
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4
Remove the cover from the server or
workstation, as explained in the server or
workstation’s documentation
5
Install a SATA host adapter in the server or
workstation, if necessary.
6
Install the tape drive in an open drive bay.
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7
Connect the SATA cable to the tape drive and
SATA host adapter.
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8
Connect a SATA power cable to the tape
drive.
9
Secure the tape drive in the selected server or
workstation.
