DLT VS80 Tape Drive Installation Poster

1. Attach the other end of the SCSI ribbon cable to the SCSI
host adapter.
Figure 8: Connecting tape drive to the host bus adapter (HBA)
Installing the external tape drive
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.
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.
Connecting a single drive
Note: An LVD/SE SCSI host adapter must be present in the server.
Figure 11: Connecting a single internal tape drive
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.
Figure 12: Connecting a single external drive
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.
Daisy-chaining
Note: To daisy-chain, you must purchase additional cables. Refer to
the Quick Specs at http://www.hp.com for cable option part numbers.
Figure 13: Daisy-chaning tape drives
Note: Each tape drive in the daisy-chain must have a unique SCSI ID.
See “Setting the SCSI ID.”
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
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