2 Installing an internal LTO SAS tape drive
If you are installing an external LTO tape drive, please refer to Installing an external tape drive (page 15).
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Attach mounting hardware (page 9)
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Connect SAS and power cables (page 11)
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Prepare mounting bay
You need one industry-standard, 5¼-inch, half-height bay in which to install the LTO tape drive.
WARNING!
To avoid personal injury or damage to the server or tape drive, ensure that the server is disconnected from the
main power supply while you install the drive.
CAUTION:
Static electricity can damage electronic components. Wear an antistatic wriststrap if possible. If not, to equalize
the electromagnetic charges, touch a bare metal part of the chassis, such as the backplate. Similarly, touch a bare metal part of
the drive before installing it.
1.
Assemble the necessary tools and materials:
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Phillips screwdriver
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Flat-head screwdriver (if your server uses slotted screws)
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Torx screwdriver (if your server uses torx screws)
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Your server manuals (for reference during installation)
2.
Perform a normal system shutdown and turn off the server and any connected peripherals.
3.
Remove the cover and front panel from the server, as detailed in your server's documentation.
As you work inside the server, you may have to disconnect other signal cables or power cables from other devices to
maneuver the new drive into place. If you have to do this, make a note of their position and connections so you can put
them back correctly later.
NOTE:
The server must provide forced cooling and be capable of drawing 6 cfm (0.17 m
3
/minute or 10.08 m
3
/hour) of
air through the tape drive at up to 40° C ambient operation. This reduces to 4 cfm at 35° C ambient operation. Ensure that
empty bays have the appropriate blank plates installed so that airflow is maintained.
4.
Remove the filler panel from a spare 5¼-inch bay of your server, as described in your server's documentation. With some
servers, you must also remove the half-height device divider.
5.
You are now ready to install your tape drive.
Attach mounting hardware
If your server requires special rails or other hardware to install the tape drive, mount them on the tape drive now.
If your server does not require special mounting hardware, proceed to Install drive (page 10) now.
Check your server documentation to ascertain the correct method of mounting, and to check whether mounting hardware is
provided with the server or must be purchased separately.
CAUTION:
If you remove an existing drive, do not assume the screws that you remove are the correct length for your new
LTO drive. Use washers or shims to tighten, if necessary.
StorageTek LTO Half-Height SAS Tape Drive
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