HP DLT VS80 User Manual

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Installing the internal tape drive

Installation

Instructions

hp StorageWorks

DLT VS80 Tape Drive

This document provides instructions for installing the HP StorageWorks DLT VS80 Tape Drive.

Detailed, translated versions of these instructions can be found in the reference guide on the enclosed documentation CD.

Unpacking the tape drive

Caution: If the room where you are unpacking the drive

differs from the temperature at which the tape drive was shipped or stored by 30º F (15º C) or more, let the drive acclimate to the surrounding environment for at least 12 hours before opening the shipping carton.

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Setting the SCSI ID

SCSI ID Jumpers

SCSI ID

0 1 2 3 4 5 6

Jumper

Block

Figure 3: SCSI ID settings

Note: When setting the SCSI ID:

■ Make sure that each SCSI device on a SCSI bus has a

unique SCSI ID.

■ Do not use SCSI ID 7. It is reserved for the controller.

Installing the tape drive

SELECT

EJECT

ENTER

Figure 5: Inserting the tape drive

Note: An LVD/SE SCSI host adapter must be present in the server.

Terminating the tape drive

If the DLT VS80 tape drive is the only SCSI device – other than the SCSI host adapter – on the selected server, it must be terminated. Likewise, if the DLT VS80 tape drive is the last device on the selected server SCSI bus, it must be terminated.

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Figure 1: Unpacking the tape drive

Note: Save the packing materials in case you need to move or ship

the drive in the future. You must ship the DLT VS80 tape drive in the original or equivalent packing materials to preserve your warranty.

Required tools

Figure 2: Required tools

Caution: Electrostatic discharge (ESD) can damage

electronic components. Be sure you are properly grounded before beginning this procedure. Refer to Appendix B, “Electrostatic Discharge,” in the

Tape Drive Reference Guide

HP StorageWorks DLT VS80

for additional information.

Figure 4: Removing power from all devices

Caution: Failure to remove power from all devices could

result in damage to the DLT VS80 tape drive or other devices.

Figure 6: Ribbon cable with terminator

The DLT VS80 tape drive ships with a ribbon cable that is already terminated as shown in Figure 6. If you use a cable other than the one provided, be sure that the cable is terminated at each end.

DLT VS80 Tape Drive Installation Instruction Third Edition(September 2003) Part Number: 289066-003

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289066- 003

External drive: Small screwdriver Internal drive: Phillips screwdriver

Torx-15 screwdriver

Note: Your server may differ from the following illustrations. Different

rails or cover removal from a drive bay may be required. Refer to the documentation included with your server.

Figure 7: Connecting the power and signal cable

1 Terminated SCSI cable 2 Power connector

See other side

1. Attach the other end of the SCSI ribbon cable to the SCSI host adapter.

Installing the external tape drive

Connecting a single drive

Daisy-chaining

Figure 8: Connecting tape drive to the host bus adapter (HBA)

6in

Figure 9: Preparing the external drive for installation

Setting the SCSI ID

Caution: Do not use a pencil; small bits of lead could

contaminate the drive.

0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7

Note: An LVD/SE SCSI host adapter must be present in the server.

Figure 11: Connecting a single internal tape drive

1 SCSI cable 2 Power cord

Caution: Failure to remove power from all devices could

result in damage to the DLT VS80 tape drive or other devices.

Note: Your server may differ from the following illustrations; refer to

the documentation included with your server.

Note: To daisy-chain, you must purchase additional cables. Refer to

the Quick Specs at

Figure 13: Daisy-chaning tape drives

http://www.hp.com

for cable option part numbers.

1 SCSI cable 2 Power cords 3 SCSI terminator

Note: Each tape drive in the daisy-chain must have a unique SCSI ID.

See “Setting the SCSI ID.”

Figure 10: Settting the SCSI ID

Note: When setting the SCSI ID:

■ Make sure that each SCSI device on a SCSI bus has a

unique SCSI ID.

■ Do not use SCSI ID 7. It is reserved for the controller.

■ If the drive is powered on when you change the SCSI ID, you must

power the drive off and on again for the new SCSI ID to take effect.

Figure 12: Connecting a single external drive

1 SCSI cable 2 Power Cord 3 SCSI terminator

WARNING: To reduce the risk of electric shock or damage to

your equipment, do not disable the power cord grounding feature. This equipment is designed for connection to a grounded (earthed) power outlet. The grounding plug is an important safety feature.

Terminating the tape drive

If the DLT VS80 GB tape drive is the only SCSI device – other than the SCSI host adapter – on the selected server, it must be terminated. Likewise, if the DLT VS80 GB tape drive is the last device on the selected server SCSI bus, it must be terminated. If the DLT VS80 GB tape drive is at the end of the SCSI cable, it is the last device on the SCSI bus.

To terminate the DLT VS80 tape drive, locate the terminator in the accessories package and press it firmly into either of the two SCSI connectors on the rear panel of the drive. Secure the terminator by tightening the screws until snug.

Device drivers

Device drivers for Intel-based systems can be downloaded from the “Support and Drivers” link on the HP website at:

www.hp.com