HP StorageWorks MSL4048 Tape Library getting started guide (AH560-96001, March 2007)

1. Attach one end of the SCSI cable to one of the
connectors on the drive. Attach the other end of
the parallel SCSI cable to the parallel SCSI host bus
adapter (HBA), or to the connector on the previous
device on the SCSI bus.
2. If the tape drive is the last or only device on the
SCSI bus, attach a terminator to the remaining SCSI
connector on the drive. Otherwise, attach a SCSI
cable to the next device on the SCSI bus. Make
sure that the last device on the SCSI bus is properly
terminated.
3. Repeat Steps 1 and 2 until all drives are cabled
and/or terminated.
Connecting the Tape
Library: Fibre Channel
11b
1. Remove the FC port cap from Port A. Attach one end
of the FC cable to Port A on the tape drive. Attach
the other end of the FC cable to a switch or HBA.
2. Repeat for the other drive.
To HBA or switch
The SAS cable
supplied with the
Library has a SAS
4x (IB) connector
on the HBA end
and four Mini SAS
connectors on the
tape drive end. This
cable can be used to connect up to four tape drives to
a SAS HBA. Any of the four connectors can be used for
any tape drive.
SAS signal rates require clean connections and a
minimum number of connections between the HBA and
the Library. Do not use adapters or converters between
the HBA and the Library. HP recommends a maximum
SAS cable length of six meters.
Attach the HBA end of the cable to the SAS HBA.
Attach a connector to each tape drive.
The unused ends 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.
Connecting the Tape
Library: SAS
11c
Connecting the Tape
Library: parallel SCSI
11a
NOTE: A parallel SCSI Ultrium 920 or 960 drive
should be the only device on the bus. A
maximum of two Ultrium 448 drives should be
on a single SCSI 320 bus.
To HBA
If necessary, install software, a host bus adapter (HBA),
and compatible drivers in the host computer.
Ensure that your HBA supports multiple LUNs. For
parallel SCSI devices, verify that multiple LUN support is
enabled for the HBA and operating system.
HP recommends that the host server be powered down
before attaching new devices.
Preparing the host
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