HP StorageWorks Ultrium SAS Full-Height External Drive Start Here Poster (EH900-90901, March 2010)

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EH900-90901

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IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT YOUR NEW TAPE DRIVE

Installation requires a SAS host controller or host bus adapter (HBA) that supports tape.

For the most up-to-date information about supported SAS HBAs and cabling

configurations, refer to www.hp.com/go/connect and be sure to check the details of

the specific tape drive and server combination that you require.

For detailed, step-by-step installation instructions, refer to the “User Guide” from the

Documentation link on the HP StorageWorks CD-ROM.

Start Here

1 Refer to www.hp.com/go/connect

Before you install your tape drive, always refer to www.hp.com/go/connect to find out:

• Is connection to your SAS server supported?

• Can you connect to the host SAS controller or do you need to purchase an additional

HBA?

Not sure how to use go/connect?

Select tape backup and navigate down to the Hardware Compatibility table for your

make of server. The server/tape drive matrix shows top-level compatibility, but be sure to

click on the box for your combination of server and tape drive to display a further page

with detailed connectivity information.

This poster describes how to connect an HP StorageWorks Ultrium 3280/1840 SAS tape

drive to an external mini-SAS port on a server using the supplied cable.

NOTE:

For detailed safety information, see the Safety Booklet on the CD-ROM.

HP StorageWorks

Ultrium 3280/1840 SAS

External tape drive

2 Connect to an external SAS port

A SAS cable for connection to an external mini-SAS (SFF-8088) port is provided with the

Ultrium tape drive. If you wish to connect the tape drive to an Infiniband (SFF-8470)

external SAS connector, you must purchase the appropriate cable, or purchase and install

a recommended HBA and associated drivers before installing the tape drive. See

www.hp.com/go/connect for recommended products.

TIP:

The CD-ROM contains a driver install package for Windows. We recommend

that you use the installer package to install the drivers

BEFORE

you connect the tape

drive.

1. Connect the SAS cable to the server

1 SAS Cable 2 SAS connector

2. Connect the cables to the tape drive

1 SAS Cable 2 Power connector 3 Power switch

Supplied SAS Cable

CMY

EH900-90901 Ult3280 FH SAS Ext Eng front.pdf 19/11/09 14:54:03

Summary of content (2 pages)

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EH900-90901 Ult3280 FH SAS Ext Eng front.pdf 19/11/09 14:54:03 HP StorageWorks Ultrium 3280/1840 SAS This poster describes how to connect an HP StorageWorks Ultrium 3280/1840 SAS tape drive to an external mini-SAS port on a server using the supplied cable. NOTE: For detailed safety information, see the Safety Booklet on the CD-ROM. External tape drive Start Here 1 Refer to www.hp.com/go/connect Before you install your tape drive, always refer to www.hp.
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EH900-90901 Ult3280 FH SAS Ext Eng back.pdf 19/11/09 16:27:45 3. Power up the tape drive and server Switch on the tape drive and power up the server. Watch the boot screen carefully after installation. Check to see that the new SAS tape drive is listed in the boot sequence. If there are any error or unexpected messages go back and check the SAS cabling carefully. 4. Complete the installation • Install drivers. The HP Tape driver (available on the CD-ROM or from http: www.hp.