Users Guide

2. Connect the drive end of the cable.

• If you are using a cable with a single connector on each end, attach the other end into the connector

on the tape drive.

• If you are using a SAS fanout/Interposer cable, attach one mini-SAS connector into the connector on

each tape drive. The unused ends of the SAS fanout/Interposer cable are single channel and not

suitable for use with disk arrays. Use the other ends to connect tape drives, or coil and secure them

to the rack to minimize stress on the connectors.

Figure 50. Half-height SAS dual port

Table 24. Half-height SAS dual port

Number Description

1 SAS port 0

2 SAS port 1

3 Drive sled indicators (see Figure 18 on page 13)

Note: SAS signal rates require clean connections between the HBA and tape drive. Do not use adapters or

converters between the HBA and the tape drive. For reliable operation, use a maximum SAS cable length

of 6 meters.

Connecting USB cables

Two USB ports are on the library, one in the front and one in the rear. USB connections are used by

service personnel for diagnostic and service procedures. Attach one end of the USB cable to your

notebook or other device and the other end to the front or rear USB port of the library.

Important: USB cable lengths of more than 3 meters are NOT supported for the front or rear USB ports.

Connecting Ethernet cables

To use the Management GUI, connect an Ethernet cable from the bottom Ethernet port on the Base

Module controller to your network. See “Rear panel” on page 8 for the location of the Ethernet ports.

Note: Ethernet port A (bottom Ethernet port) is the primary port. The second Ethernet port, Port B, is for

redundancy.

Powering on the library

Steps to power on the library.

1. Plug the power cables into the power connectors on each module and into power outlets.

Notes:

• The library has dual redundant power supplies. To increase redundancy, plug each power cord into a

different AC power circuit.

• A power supply is required in expansion modules if drives are installed.

Dell EMC ML3 Tape Library: User's Guide