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Attach the system SAS cable to the drive SAS connector, as shown in Figure 9, number 1.
Figure 9. Attach SAS Cable
1. SAS cable
Step 7 — Securing the Drive
The tape drive can now be secured to the system as shown in Figure 10. There are several ways to secure the drive. If the drive is on rails or in a sled, then push it in
place. Some systems require the drive to be inserted into a media bay and attached directly to the system with screws.
Figure 10. Secure the Drive
Step 8 — Connecting Host System Power and Testing Power to the Tape Drive
Connect the power cord to the system and to the electrical outlet. To ensure that the drive is receiving power, watch for the following indicators while turning on the
power to the system:
1. The single-character display presents a series of random characters.
2. The single-character display becomes blank (not lit).
3. The Fault LED briefly turns on, then the ready/activity LED turns on solid.
Installing External Drives
Installing the Drive — Prerequisites
The SAS tape drive has a burst transfer rate of 600 MB per second. It is recommended that a dedicated host bus adapter is used for the tape drive.
Your system must have a properly installed and configured SAS host adapter or a SAS controller on the motherboard (if available) with driver software that supports
the tape drive. Do not connect to a RAID controller channel; RAID controller channels are for disk drives only.
Installing the Drive — Step-By-Step Instructions
Step 1 — Positioning the Tape Drive
Position the tape drive convenient to the system. The only restrictions are the length of the power cord and the length of the SAS cable. The following locations are
recommended:
l Away from high-traffic areas, especially if the floor is carpeted.
l Out of copy rooms to avoid toner and paper dust. Do not store paper supplies next to any unit.
l Away from moving air, such as doorways, open windows, fans, and air conditioners.
l Off the floor.
l In a horizontal position.
l Where the tape cartridge can easily be inserted.
NOTE: You do not need to connect a separate power cable. Power is supplied through the SAS cable.