Virtual TapeServer 8.4 Quick Start Guide

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Prepare for installation
To ensure that you are ready for deployment, complete the following tasks.
Choose a location
VTS can be mounted in a 19-inch rack near the host server. Allow the following unit spacing:
l VTS server — Allow 2U for the VTS server
l External storage — Allow 2U each for the VT5930 and VT5931, if purchased, or allow space for
any storage device that may be attached
When considering the location, note the following:
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Place the server and its components near 110 or 220/240 volt power outlets (unless you
will mount the VTS server in an IBM rack). VTS uses redundant power supplies, so
consider independent power sources for high-availability operation. Additional power
outlets might be required for external tape drives or RAID storage devices.
Note It is recommended that you connect VTS through an uninterruptible power supply
(UPS). Otherwise, data loss may occur in case of a power outage.
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Allow space for the VTS server, depending on the model, and place the VTS server near
the host server.
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Determine the distance between the host server and the VTS server and the distance
between the VTS server and external storage devices. These distances are important to
your selection of HBA cables.
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If Data Encryption is licensed and you intend to encrypt data that is written to virtual
tape, ensure the connection between the host and VTS servers is secure. If you want to
export encrypted virtual tapes, ensure the connection between the VTS server and the
physical drive or library is secure.
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Make sure the location is a clean, dust-free area that is well ventilated.
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Avoid areas where heat, electrical noise, and electromagnetic fields are generated.
Refer to "Specifications" on page 21 for environmental considerations.