Section 1: General Information
Section 1
General Information
Chapter One
1.1 Introduction
Both the 5242 and 5242-ACL tape drives use helical scan tape technology and offer full read-and-write
capability. They come in tabletop configurations that integrate a tape drive, status display, and high-
performance SCSI electronics.
With a steel chassis and a sturdy ABS plastic shell, the 5242 and 5242-ACL provide optimal performance in
many environments. Place units on top of each other like stereo components or line them up like books on a
shelf. The modules interlock securely for stability. With individual power supplies, they are self-contained and
independently field replaceable units (FRUs).
1.2 Applications
The 5242 and the 5242-ACL are typically used as backup devices to prevent data loss from human error
and hardware failures. They also support other tape applications such as:
• Archive
data
•
NonStop s-series SIT / SUT distribution
•
File inquiry and update
•
Distribution and exchange of data and software
1.3 Software
Prerequisites
•
G06.23 or later versions of OSM are required for HP NonStop S-series servers
•
H06.03 or later versions of OSM are required for HP Integrity NonStop servers
•
5242 and 5242-ACL tape drives are supported on G06.10 through G06.22 by installing the G06.23 or
later version of OSM and the appropriate software product revisions (SPRs). See prerequisite SPRs for
OSM In the
OSM Migration Guide
for G06.23 or later.
1.4 SCSI
Cable
A copper SCSI cable is used to connect the tape drive FRU to a NonStop server. One end of the cable has a
68-pin connector with thumb screws that connect to the uncapped SCSI port at the rear of the tape drive.
The other end of the cable also has a 68-pin connector with thumbscrews that connects to the NonStop S-
series differential SCSI port or to the HP M8201fibre channel to M8201 Fibre Channel to HVD SCSI
router on Integrity NonStop servers. Connectivity is supported for Integrity NonStop servers via
attachment to a NonStop S-series I/O enclosure. Copper SCSI cable lengths can range from 10 feet (3
meters) to 75 feet (23 meters).
Note
:
The 5242 and 5242-ACL tape drives do not include a SCSI Cable. HP offers a variety of
SCSI cable lengths . For HP cable information, see section 6.1 on page 28.
HP StorageWorks DAT 72 (Models 5242 and 5242ACL) User's Guide
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HP Part Number 528296-003 July 2005
