460 Removable tape drive (EH856-90901, August 2007)

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HP StorageWorks Ultrium 1840/960/460

Removable tape drive

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1 Introduction

This poster describes how to install your HP StorageWorks Ultrium full-height tape drive.

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Connect to a dedicated Ultra320 SCSI HBA for Ultrium 1840 and 960 and do not daisy

chain with other drives. Connect to an Ultra160 SCSI HBA (or higher) for Ultrium 460

• Use the supplied SCSI cable

• Connect directly to the storage server (not over a network)

• Use the correct driver

• Use HP Library & Tape Tools to check system and tape drive performance

WARNING:

To avoid personal injury or damage to the server or tape drive,

disconnect your server from the mains power supply before installing the tape drive.

See also Safety booklet on the CD-ROM.

4 Connecting the tape drive

CAUTION:

Turn off and remove the power cords from the server and all attached

accessories.

1 SCSI ID

SCSI cable and termination

The tape drive does not require any SCSI cables to plug into the tape array. (You need

the correct size LVD SCSI cables and multimode terminators to connect the tape array to

your server.) Daisy-chaining multiple devices is not recommended. If you do so, do not

mix drive families (only daisy-chain with other Ultrium tape drives) and attach no more

than two devices to the same SCSI bus.

Make sure that a SCSI terminator is attached to the appropriate SCSI-OUT connector on

the back of the tape array.

SCSI ID

Set the appropriate switch on the rear of the tape array.

3 Installing the tape drive

CAUTION:

When handling a tape drive, hold the drive by the side carrier

framework. To avoid possible damage, do not hold the body of the drive and do not

push or pull on the tape drive’s front panel.

• Before installing a tape drive, make sure that the extractor lever is in the fully open

position (pulled out).

1 Extractor lever, open

• Slide the tape drive into one of the open bays, ensuring that the guide rails on both

sides of the drive locate into the slots on the partition wall. Carefully but firmly ensure

the tape drive is pushed fully in so that the rear connectors are securely seated. The

extractor level will close slightly.

2 Preparing the host

IMPORTANT:

Refer to

www.hp.com/go/connect

for detailed compatibility

information about servers, operating systems, software applications and SCSI HBAs.

SCSI HBA

We recommend adedicated Ultra320 host bus adapter for Ultrium 1840 and 960. We

recommend an Ultra160 or Ultra320 host bus adapter for Ultrium 460. If necessary,

install a new HBA before you connect the tape drive. Ensure that you are connecting to a

supported HBA running the recommended firmware version.

Your tape drive will work with lower-rated LVDS SCSI but performance may be degraded.

Single-ended SCSI will degrade performance and limit cable length. Do not attach to

narrow or HVD SCSI.

Drivers

For Windows systems, we recommend that you use the installer on the CD-ROM. Subsequent

updates are available from Windows Update or the HP web site. For other operating

systems, patch to the latest version of the operating system, following the instructions in the

patch documentation. See also the “UNIX Configuration Guide” on the CD-ROM.

Backup software

Always upgrade your software application to ensure it works correctly with the tape drive.

The in-box software provides full support for all the features of your tape drive.

NOTE

: The HP driver is suitable for use in most applications, but refer also

to the documentation of your software application to ensure you are using the

recommended driver.

Free diagnostic tool

HP StorageWorks Library & Tape Tools (L&TT) is the recommended diagnostic and

support tool for your HP tape drive. It is available free on your HP StorageWorks

CD-ROM or at www.hp.com/support/tapetools.

Use it to verify installation, upgrade firmware and to aid in troubleshooting.

5 Powering on the tape drive and verify

connection

• Plug in the host server or workstation and all attached devices.

• Power on the tape drive using the power button located at the front of the Tape Array.

• Check the Ready LED on the front panel to make sure the tape drive is ready for use.

• Turn on any other devices you turned off earlier. Turn on the server.

• Verify the connection using HP Library & Tape Tools.

NOTE:

Correct alignment of SCSI tape drives in the tape array is essential to ensure

a secured connection is made between the interface of the drive and the interface of

the array.

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Push on the extractor lever to complete the insertion and to lock the tape drive in place.

• If there are empty bays, insert a blanking plate. This is essential to ensure adequate

airflow is maintained. Failure to do so may affect tape drive performance. See the

documentation with the tape array for details on installing blanking plates.

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Summary of content (2 pages)

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HP StorageWorks Ultrium 1840/960/460 Removable tape drive NOTE: Correct alignment of SCSI tape drives in the tape array is essential to ensure a secured connection is made between the interface of the drive and the interface of the array. 1 Introduction This poster describes how to install your HP StorageWorks Ultrium full-height tape drive. • Connect to a dedicated Ultra320 SCSI HBA for Ultrium 1840 and 960 and do not daisy chain with other drives.
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6 Checking the performance of your product • The Ultrium 1840 tape drives can write compressed data at up to 864 GB/hour*. • The Ultrium 960 tape drive can write compressed data at up to 576 GB/hour*. • The Ultrium 460 tape drive can write compressed data at up to 216 GB/hour*. (*All values assume 2:1 compression.) If performance is not meeting expectations and you are not meeting your backup window, check for bottlenecks in your system architecture. NOTE: See www.hp.