HP STORAGEWORKS DAT 160 User Manual

HP StorageWorks

DAT SAS Tape Drives

User Guide

Part number: Q1587–90905 First edition: July 2007

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Contents

About this guide	. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	9
Intended audience . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .		9
Related documentation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .		9
Document conventions and symbols . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .		9
HP technical support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .		10
Product warranties . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .		10
Registering your tape drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .		10
Subscription service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .		10
HP websites . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .		11
Documentation feedback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .		11

1 Before you start . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	13
HP StorageWorks DAT models . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	13
Which operating systems are supported? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	13
Supplied cables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	14
How do I connect the drive to my server? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	14
Internal drives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	16
External drives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	16
Using the HP StorageWorks Tape CD-ROM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	17

2 Drivers and backup software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	19
Install drivers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	19
Installing on Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	19
Recommended install process, before connecting the tape drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	19
Alternative install process, after connecting the tape drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	19
Upgrade backup software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	20

3 Installing an internal DAT tape drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	21
Prepare mounting bay . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	21
Attach mounting hardware . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	21
Install drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	23
Connect SAS and power cables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	24
Option 1: Connect cable to spare port on host SAS controller . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	25
Option 2: Connect cable to port on host SAS controller and replace existing SAS cable . . . . .	27
Option 3: Connect to a new HBA (some HP ProLiant servers and all non-HP servers) . . . . . . .	30
Secure the drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	32
Reboot the server . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	32

4 Installing an external tape drive by connecting to an internal SAS port	.	35
Important information before you start . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .		35
Using the supplied cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .		35
PCI slots . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .		37
Remove server cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .		37
Connect SAS cable to internal SAS port . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .		38
Option 1: Connect cable to spare port on host SAS controller or host HBA . . . . . . . . . . .		38
Option 2: Connect cable to port on host SAS controller and replace existing SAS cable . . . . .		41
Reboot the server . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .		44

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5 Installing an external DAT tape drive by connecting to an external SAS port	45
Important information before you start . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	45
Connecting the tape drive to an external SAS port . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	46
Reboot the server . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	47
6 Verify installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	49
7 Operating your tape drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	51
Front panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	51
LED sequences . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	51
LED sequences for the HP StorageWorks DAT 160 tape drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	51
Loading and unloading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	53
Inserting cartridges . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	53
Removing cartridges . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	54
Removing power from the drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	54
8 Use the correct media . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	55
Data cartridges . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	55
HP StorageWorks DAT 160 tape drives and HP DAT 160 cartridges . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	55
Compatibility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	55
Write-protecting cartridges . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	55
Cleaning cartridges . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	56
Handling cartridges . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	57
Getting the most out of cartridges and drives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	57
9 Using HP OBDR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	59
Compatibility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	59
What does HP OBDR do? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	59
Remote disaster recovery (ProLiant servers only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	59
Testing for compatibility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	60
Running HP OBDR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	60
If restore fails . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	61
10 Diagnostic Tools and Performance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	63
Diagnostic tools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	63
HP Library & Tape Tools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	63
Troubleshooting with Library & Tape Tools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	63
Performance Assessment Tools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	64
Optimizing performance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	64
11 Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	65
General Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	65
Problems with cartridges . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	66
The cartridge is jammed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	66
The drive will not accept the cartridge (or ejects it immediately) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	67
12 Replacing an internal tape drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	69
To disconnect your drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	69
To reconnect your tape drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	69
Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	71

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Figures

1	Front view of HP StorageWorks DAT 160 tape drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	13
2	Split cable supplied with internal tape drives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	14
3	Split cable supplied with external tape drives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	14
4	Cable for connection to an external SAS port (must be purchased separately) . . . . . .	14
5	Decision tree for selecting the correct cabling option . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	15
6	Example 1, attaching mounting rails . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	22
7	Example 2, attaching mounting screws . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	23
8	Installing tape drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	24
9	Cable supplied with tape drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	25
10	Decision tree for connecting an internal tape drive to an internal SAS port . . . . . . . .	25
11	Cabling to the spare SAS port (some HP ProLiant servers) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	26
12	Connecting cables to the tape drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	27
13	Removing the existing SAS cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	28
14	Cable routing with replacement SAS cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	29
15	Connecting cables to the tape drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	29
16	Sticker for disconnected hard disk bay (some HP ProLiant servers) . . . . . . . . . . .	30
17	Cabling to a new HBA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	31
18	Connecting cables to the tape drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	31
19	Securing drive example 1, mounting hardware used . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	32
20	Securing drive example 2, no mounting hardware used . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	32
21	Cable supplied with tape drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	36
22	Decision tree for connecting external tape drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	37
23	Cabling to the spare SAS port on host controller . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	39
24	Securing the blanking plate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	40
25	Connecting the cables to the tape drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	40
26	Removing existing SAS cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	42
27	Feeding SAS cable through empty slot from inside of server . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	42
28	SAS cable routing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	43
29	Securing the blanking plate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	43
30	Connecting the cables to the tape drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	44
31	Sticker for highest-numbered hard disk bay . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	44
32	Example cable for external connection (must be purchased separately) . . . . . . . . .	45
33	Connecting the SAS cable to the server . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	46

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34	Connecting the cables to the tape drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	47
35	Front panel, HP StorageWorks DAT 160 external drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	51
36	Inserting a DAT 160 cartridge into an HP StorageWorks DAT 160 external drive . . . . .	53
37	Ejecting a DAT 160 cartridge from an HP StorageWorks DAT 160 external drive . . . . .	54
38	Write protecting a cartridge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	56
39	Inserting cartridge for OBDR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	60
40	Keeping eject button pressed down, power on in OBDR model . . . . . . . . . . . .	61

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Tables

1	Document conventions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	9
2	Locating the appropriate installation instructions for internal tape drives . . . . . . . . .	16
3	Locating the appropriate installation instructions for external tape drives . . . . . . . . .	17
4	LED sequences . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	52
5	Data cartridge compatibility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	55
6	Cleaning cartridge compatibility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	56

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About this guide

This guide provides information about:

•Installing the HP StorageWorks DAT tape drive

•Using the HP StorageWorks DAT tape drive

•Troubleshooting the HP StorageWorks DAT tape drive

Intended audience

This guide is intended for users who install, operate and maintain the HP StorageWorks DAT tape drive.

Related documentation

In addition to this guide, the following document provides related information:

•‘Start here’ poster for an overview of the installation information in this guide (available in English, French, German and Japanese)

You can find these documents from the Manuals page of the HP Business Support Center website: http://www.hp.com/support/manuals

In the Storage section, click Tape Storage and Media and then select your product.

Document conventions and symbols

Table 1 Document conventions

	Convention	Element
	Blue text: Table 1	Cross-reference links and e-mail addresses
	Blue, underlined text: http://www.hp.com	website addresses
		• Keys that are pressed
	Bold text	• Text typed into a GUI element, such as a box
		• GUI elements that are clicked or selected, such as
			menu and list items, buttons, tabs, and check boxes
	Italic text	Text emphasis
		• File and directory names
	Monospace text	•	System output
		•	Code
		• Commands, their arguments, and argument values
	Monospace, italic text	•	Code variables
		•	Command variables
	Monospace, bold text	Emphasized monospace text

WARNING!

Indicates that failure to follow directions could result in bodily harm or death.

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CAUTION:

Indicates that failure to follow directions could result in damage to equipment or data.

IMPORTANT:

Provides clarifying information or specific instructions.

NOTE:

Provides additional information.

HP technical support

For worldwide technical support information, see the HP support website: http://www.hp.com/support

Before contacting HP, collect the following information:

•Product model names and numbers

•Technical support registration number (if applicable)

•Product serial numbers

•Error messages

•Operating system type and revision level

•Detailed questions

Product warranties

For information about HP StorageWorks product warranties, see the warranty information website: http://www.hp.com/go/storagewarranty

Registering your tape drive

Once you have installed and tested your HP StorageWorks tape drive, please take a few minutes to register your product on the following website:

http://www.register.hp.com

To ensure your registration is complete, there are a number of questions on the electronic form that are mandatory. Other questions are optional. However, the more you feel able to complete, the better HP can meet your needs.

Subscription service

HP recommends that you register your product at the Subscriber’s Choice for Business website: http://www.hp.com/go/e-updates

After registering, you will receive e-mail notification of product enhancements, new driver versions, firmware updates, and other product resources.

After signing up, you can quickly locate your products by selecting Business support and then Storage under Product Category.

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HP websites

For additional information, see the following HP websites:

•http://www.hp.com

•http://www.hp.com/go/storage

•http://www.hp.com/service_locator

•http://www.hp.com/support/manuals

•http://www.hp.com/support/downloads

Documentation feedback

HP welcomes your feedback.

To make comments and suggestions about product documentation, please send a message to [e-mail]. All submissions become the property of HP.

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12 About this guide

1 Before you start

In this chapter:

•“HP StorageWorks DAT models” on page 13

•“Which operating systems are supported?” on page 13

•“Supplied cables” on page 14

•“How do I connect the drive to my server?” on page 14

•“Using the HP StorageWorks Tape CD-ROM” on page 17

HP StorageWorks DAT models

This guide describes how to install and operate the following HP StorageWorks DAT SAS tape drive models:

• HP StorageWorks DAT 160

For a detailed product specification, please refer to our World Wide Web site (http://www.hp.com).

1.	Clean LED	4. Ready LED
2.	Tape LED	5. Eject button
3.	Drive LED

Figure 1 Front view of HP StorageWorks DAT 160 tape drive

Which operating systems are supported?

HP StorageWorks DAT drives can be connected to servers running under Windows®, Linux and other major operating systems. Refer to the HP StorageWorks Tape Software Compatibility topic on our World Wide Web site (http://www.hp.com/go/connect/) for the most recent information about the operating system versions that are supported.

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Supplied cables

The most cost-effective way of connecting the tape drive to an HP ProLiant server is to use the split cable supplied with the drive to connect to the server’s HBA. The split cable always attaches to an internal port on the HBA, even with external tape drives. The split cable cannot be used with non-HP servers.

Figure 2 Split cable supplied with internal tape drives

Figure 3 Split cable supplied with external tape drives

CAUTION:

Use of the split cable may require some recabling of hard disk drive bays. Be aware that installation decisions require a clear understanding of your server’s current SAS configuration, as summarized in How do I connect the drive to my server?.

The simplest way of connecting a tape drive to your HP or non-HP SAS server is to purchase and install one of the supported HBAs. With external drives this allows you to connect to an external port on the HBA and greatly simplifies the installation process, but you must also purchase an additional cable. See http://www.hp.com/go/connect for supported HBAs and cabling options.

Figure 4 Cable for connection to an external SAS port (must be purchased separately)

How do I connect the drive to my server?

If you are using the split cable supplied with the tape drive to connect to an HP ProLiant server, you must determine your server’s current SAS configuration to decide which cabling option is appropriate.

•With some servers you can connect to a spare SAS connector on the SAS controller. This is a straightforward installation and recommended. It is described as Option 1 in this guide.

•With servers that do not have a spare connector, you will need to recable hard disk drive bays, using the supplied cable to replace an existing SAS cable. In a few instances, you may also lose

14 Before you start

the use of one of the hard disk drive bays. Caution is advised for this installation. It is described as Option 2 in this guide. Do not use this cabling option if the hard disk drive bay is already occupied or will be required for future use.

The cabling option for connecting to a newly-installed, dedicated HBA is described as Option 3 in this guide. See http://www.hp.com/go/connect for details of supported HBAs.

NOTE:

If you have a server with conventional parallel SCSI disk drives and controllers, you will need to purchase and install one of the supported HBAs; alternatively you may wish not to connect this unit and instead purchase an HP StorageWorks DAT SCSI or USB Tape Drive.

Connecting	Yes	Host HBA		Yes	Host HBA		Yes			OPTION1:
to HP		supports			has spare					Connect to
server?		tape drive?			port?					spare port
No			No			No
		Server has			Need to		No			OPTION 2:
		spare PCI			disconnect					Replace existing
		slot(s)?			disk bay?					SAS Cable
No
						Yes
Cannot				No	OK to lose			Yes
install SAS
					disk bay?
tape drive

	Yes	OPTION 3:
		Install new
		HBA

Figure 5 Decision tree for selecting the correct cabling option

IMPORTANT:

Always refer to http://www.hp.com/go/connect to find out which cabling option is appropriate for your combination of server and tape drive and whether hard disk drive bays will be disconnected. Be sure to check the details of the specific tape drive and server combination that you require to find out:

•If connecting to your SAS server is supported? Your server must support connection to tape drives.

•If you can connect to the host SAS controller or if you need to purchase an additional HBA?

•If you connect to the host SAS controller, will you lose the use of a hard disk bay? If so, which hard disk bay will you lose?

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NOTE:

All non-HP servers require an additional HBA.

Internal drives

The tape drive is installed into a spare drive bay in your server and is attached to the host server’s internal SAS controller or SAS host bus adapter.

You need one industry-standard, 5¼-inch, half-height bay in which to install the HP StorageWorks DAT tape drive. Different models of server require different mounting methods. Refer to your server documentation for detailed information.

Table 2 Locating the appropriate installation instructions for internal tape drives

HP ProLiant

		Connect to spare port, connection to host HBA supported and HBA has a spare SAS port
	Option 1:	Do not modify the existing SAS configuration. Use the split cable supplied with the tape drive
		to connect to the spare SAS port. See “Option 1: Connect cable to spare port on host SAS
		controller” on page 25.
		Replace existing SAS cable, connection to host HBA supported and HBA does not have a
		spare SAS port
	Option 2:	Use the split cable supplied with the tape drive to replace the existing SAS cable and connect
		to the host SAS controller. See “Option 2: Connect cable to port on host SAS controller and
		replace existing SAS cable” on page 27. Caution is advised for this cabling option because
		you may lose the use of one of your hard disk drive bays. If this is the case and the hard
		disk drive bay is required for use now or in the future, you must install a new HBA, option 3.
		Install new HBA, connection to host HBA not supported or hard disk drive bay occupied
	Option 3:	Do not modify the existing SAS configuration. Purchase an additional HBA and use the
		split cable supplied with the tape drive to connect to an internal port on the new host
		HBA. See “Option 3: Connect to a new HBA (some HP ProLiant servers and all non-HP
		servers)” on page 30.

Non-HP servers

Install new HBA, connection to host HBA not supported

Do not modify the existing SAS configuration. Purchase an additional HBA and use the Option 3: split cable supplied with the tape drive to connect to an internal port on the new host

HBA. See “Option 3: Connect to a new HBA (some HP ProLiant servers and all non-HP servers)” on page 30.

External drives

IMPORTANT:

Deciding which HBA and cabling configuration to use with external drives is a complex choice and supported configurations are constantly being updated. Always refer to http://www.hp.com/go/connect for the latest information about cables and supported HBAs.

The supplied, split cable connects your tape drive to an internal port on your SAS controller. It is threaded through the rear panel of the server and requires a spare PCI slot to accommodate the SAS connector to the tape drive. The cable is attached to the host server’s internal SAS controller or an internal port on the SAS host bus adapter.

You cannot use the supplied cable to connect to an external SAS port. If you wish to connect to an external SAS port, you must purchase and install an additional HBA and an additional SAS cable and should ensure you have sufficient, spare PCI slots to accommodate the HBA. If your server already has an active external port and you wish to connect to it, you must purchase a different cable.

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NOTE:

Some controllers have an external connector, but its default state is inactive because the SAS channels are in use for internal disks.

Table 3 Locating the appropriate installation instructions for external tape drives

HP ProLiant, connecting to internal SAS connector

	Connect to spare port, connection to host HBA supported and HBA has a spare internal
	SAS port. Back panel has spare PCI slot.
	Do not modify the existing SAS configuration. Use the split cable supplied with the tape
	drive to connect to the spare SAS port. The cable and SAS connector to the tape drive are
Option 1:	threaded through a PCI slot on the server’s back panel. See 38.
	This option is also appropriate if you purchase an additional HBA and it has only internal
	connectors. The split cable is connected to the SAS connector on the new HBA. Care must
	be taken to ensure you have sufficient PCI slots to accommodate the HBA and cabling.
	Option 2: Replace existing cable, connection to host HBA supported and HBA does not have
	a spare internal SAS port. Back panel has spare PCI slot.
	Use the split cable supplied with the tape drive to replace the existing SAS cable. The
	tape drive is connected to an internal SAS port on the host SAS controller. The cable and
Option 2:	SAS connector to the tape drive are threaded through a PCI slot on the server’s back
	panel. See “Option 2: Connect cable to port on host SAS controller and replace existing
	SAS cable” on page 41.
	Caution is advised for this cabling option because you may lose the use of one of your hard
	disk bays. If this is the case and the hard disk drive bay is required use for now or in the
	future, you must install a new HBA. We recommend an HBA with an external SAS connector
	(option 3), see “Installing an external DAT tape drive” on page 45.

HP ProLiant, connecting to external SAS connector

		(Install new HBA) Connect to external connector
	Option 3:	See “Installing an external DAT tape drive” on page 45. This installation requires you
		to purchase an SAS cable. You may also need to purchase an HBA with external SAS
		connectors.

Non-HP servers, connecting to an internal SAS connector

This cabling option is not recommended for non-HP servers.

Non-HP servers, connecting to external SAS connector

		(Install new HBA) Connect to external connector
	Option 3:	See “Installing an external DAT tape drive” on page 45. This installation requires you to
		purchase an additional SAS cable. You may also need to purchase an HBA with external
		SAS connectors.

Using the HP StorageWorks Tape CD-ROM

The HP StorageWorks Tape CD-ROM is a central source of information about your tape drive with utilities for getting the best performance from your tape drive.

Use the HP StorageWorks Tape CD-ROM to check installation, as described in this guide, and to verify and troubleshoot performance after installation. It helps you to:

•Install your product, which includes access to drivers, and performance information and tools

•Learn about your product

•Register your product

•Buy media online

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• Troubleshoot with HP Library & Tape Tools

18 Before you start

2 Drivers and backup software

In this chapter:

•“Install drivers ” on page 19

•“Upgrade backup software” on page 20

Install drivers

Installing on Windows

One driver is required in order to use HP StorageWorks DAT SAS tape drives.

•hpdat: This is the tape driver that works with all HP DAT products. It is regularly updated and is available on the HP StorageWorks CD-ROM or on the HP Support web site.

The CD contains a driver install package for the supported Microsoft Windows operating systems, see http://www.hp.com/go/connect. If you prefer to use Windows Device Manager to install the tape drivers manually, you will find them in the drivers directory on the CD-ROM.

IMPORTANT:

We strongly recommend that you use the installer package on the HP StorageWorks CD-ROM to install the drivers BEFORE you connect the tape drive.

Updates to the drivers may be provided from time to time on the HP support web site (http://www.hp.com/support). We recommend that these are installed after using the installer on the CD-ROM.

Recommended install process, before connecting the tape drive

1.Insert the HP StorageWorks Tape CD-ROM.

2.Select the install drivers link.

3.Run the automated installer and follow the process to load the onto the system.

4.Once you have installed the tape drive and rebooted, as described in this guide, the tape drive will be detected automatically and the correct driver will be used.

Alternative install process, after connecting the tape drive

If you have not already installed drivers, the Windows Found New Hardware wizard may run when you power on the server and tape drive.

Either:

Follow the on-screen instructions to search for the required on the CD-ROM.

Or:

1.Cancel the wizard and insert the HP StorageWorks Tape CD-ROM.

2.Select the install drivers link on the CD-ROM.

3.Run the automated installer and follow the process to load the onto the system.

4.On completion of the installation the tape drive will be ready to use.

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Upgrade backup software

It is important to check http://www.hp.com/go/connect for software compatibility and install any recommended upgrades.

NOTE:

Certain backup applications require you to use their own Tape driver instead of the HP Tape driver.

For optimum performance it is important to use a backup application that is appropriate for your system’s configuration. In a direct attach configuration, where the tape drive is attached to a standalone server, you can use backup software that is designed for a single server environment. In network configurations you will need backup software that supports enterprise environments. HP, Symantec, Yosemite and Computer Associates all provide suitable products. Further details about these and other products that may be appropriate can be found on our connectivity web site.

1.Go to our connectivity web site: http://www.hp.com/go/connect and select tape backup.

2.Select software compatibility.

3.Select your combination of operating system and tape drive model in the table. A list of supported backup applications is displayed. This will also tell you whether your configuration is compatible with HP One-Button Disaster Recovery, HP OBDR. (All HP StorageWorks DAT tape drives support HP OBDR. However, you can only use this feature if your system configuration and backup application also support it. See “Using HP OBDR” on page 59.)

4.Make sure you have a backup application that supports HP StorageWorks DAT tape drives and download any upgrades or patches, if required.

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3 Installing an internal DAT tape drive

In this chapter:

•“Prepare mounting bay” on page 21

•Attach mounting hardware

•“Install drive” on page 23

•“Connect SAS and power cables” on page 24

•“Secure the drive” on page 32

•“Reboot the server” on page 32

Prepare mounting bay

You need one industry-standard, 5¼-inch, full-height bay in which to install the HP StorageWorks DAT tape drive.

WARNING!

To avoid personal injury or damage to the server or tape drive, ensure that the server is disconnected from the mains power supply while you install the drive.

CAUTION:

Static electricity can damage electronic components. Always wear an antistatic wriststrap if one is available. If not, after you have disconnected power from the server and removed the cover, touch a bare metal part of the chassis. Similarly, touch a bare metal part of the drive before installing it.

1.Refer to your server documentation for detailed instructions and assemble the necessary tools and materials.

2.Perform a normal system shutdown and turn off the server and any connected peripherals.

3.Remove the cover and access 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.

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 may also need to remove the half-height device divider. Keep any screws for use in “Secure the drive” on page 32.

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” on page 23 now.

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Please check your HP ProLiant 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. For more details about mounting hardware refer also to: http://www.hp.com/go/connect.

NOTE:

Some servers use non-standard mounting rails and do not include spares. If this is the case with your system, you will have to order these accessories from the server manufacturer before you can install the tape drive.

Different models of server require different mounting methods. Always refer to your server documentation for details. The following diagrams illustrate common mounting methods.

NOTE:

If mounting hardware is supplied with your tape drive, it may not be exactly the same as shown in the illustrations.

Figure 6 Example 1, attaching mounting rails

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