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• If the host SAS controller has a mini-SAS connector, the supplied cable may be used to connect
the tape drive.
• If it has a SAS Infiniband-style connector, you must purchase a different cable.
Table 2 Cabling options with the SAS internal tape drive
Cable requiredConnector type
HP Mini-SAS cable (Part number AP747A)To a dedicated HBA (recommended installation)
HP Mini-SAS cable (Part number AP747A)To an internal Mini-SAS connector
HP SAS Infiniband split cable (Part number
406594–002)
To an internal Infiniband-style connector
CAUTION:
HP SAS cables are split cables that contain four data paths, which normally support up to four hard
disks. When used to connect to the host SAS controller, the split cable diverts one of these data paths
to the tape drive, which means that the data path is no longer available for a hard disk drive. Take
care if connecting to the host SAS controller because you may lose the use of one of your hard disk
drive bays.
See “Connect SAS and power cables” on page 25 for detailed instructions on connecting the SAS
cable.
External drives
The cable supplied with the tape drive is suitable for connecting to an external mini-SAS port on a
dedicated HBA (recommended) or the host SAS controller.
Other cables are available to purchase in 2–meter and 4–meter lengths.
Table 3 Cabling options with the SAS external tape drive
Cable requiredConnector Type
HP SAS Mini–SAS external cable: AE470A (2 meter),
AE465A (4 meter)
To an external Mini-SAS connector
HP SAS Infiniband external cable: AE466A (2 meter),
AE468A (4 meter)
To an external Infiniband-style SAS connector
HP SAS Infiniband internal split cable: AE464ATo an internal Infiniband-style SAS connector
HP SAS Mini–SAS internal split cable: AG452ATo an internal Mini-SAS connector
NOTE:
If you connect an external drive to an internal SAS port, a spare PCI slot is required to thread the
cable through to the motherboard. This cabling configuration is described in Appendix A of this
guide.
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