HP StorageWorks Ultrium Full-Height SCSI Tape Drives User Guide (EH853-90905, August 2007)

Table 2 Supported SCSI bus t ypes
SCSI Bus Type
Supported
Ultra320 LVD
Yes. This is a recommended configuration for all Ultrium full-height tape drives.
Do not daisy cha
in Ultrium 1840 or Ultrium 960 tape drives because performance
will be degrade
d. Up to two Ultrium 460 tape drives may be daisy-chained.
Ultra160 LVD
Yes. This is a recommended configuration for Ultrium 460 tape drives. It is an
acceptable con figuration for Ultrium 960 and 1840 tape drives.
Up to two Ultrium 460 tape drives may be daisy-chained. Do not daisy-chain Ultrium
1840 and Ultrium 960 tape drives.
Ultra2 LVD
Yes. This is acceptable for one Ultrium 460 drive per bus, but performance may
be impaired.
Do not use with Ultrium 1840 or 960 tape drives and do not daisy-chain Ultrium
460 tape drives.
Ultra wide
LVD and
single-end
ed
These are not recommended configurationsastheywillrestrictperformance.
Ultra narrow,
single-ended
No. This will severely restrict performance and you will need a suitable cable or
adapter.
High Voltage
Differential
No. The drive will not work and you may damage th e drive or controller
How can I check the SCSI bus t ype and SCSI ID?
For many operating systems, you can install and run HP Library & Tape To ols from either the
HP StorageWo rks Tap e CD-ROM or h
ttp://www.hp.com/support/tape tools to check your server’s
current SCSI configuration (see also Diagnostic tools ). This will provide information about the SCSI
bus and the SCSI IDs in use.
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