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Compaq 3U RM Storage Enclosure Reference Guide
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Cable Configurations
Depending on the drive installed in the Compaq 3U RM Storage Enclosure,
the cable configuration will vary. If you have more than two tape drives in
your storage enclosure, you will need an additional cable kit and two SCSI
ports.
The table below describes different tape drives with their supported cable
configurations.
Table 2-1
SCSI Cable Configurations
Tape Drive
SCSI Cable Configuration
AIT
Up to 2 drives per SCSI cable
DAT
Up to 2 drives per SCSI cable
DLT
1 drive per SCSI cable
SDLT
1 drive per SCSI cable
DAT Autoloader
1 autoloader per SCSI cable
Installing SCSI Connectors
The 3U RM Storage Enclosure ships with two internal LVD wide SCSI cables
attached to the SCSI connector panel. Up to two additional SCSI cables can be
installed in the storage enclosure.
To install additional SCSI connectors:
1.
Loosen the three thumbscrews on the rear panel
1
.
2.
Slide the top panel toward the rear
2
and pull the top panel off
3
.