User manual QUANTUM DAT 160 SAS QUICK START GUIDE

[. . . ] This is a straightforward installation, and it is recommended. Server has Yes spare PCI slot for routing cable? Yes Option 2: Connect to spare internal port. No Cannot install SAS tape drive. Need to disconnect disk bay?Yes No · With servers that do not have a spare internal connector, you will need to rewire the hard disk drive bays. In a few instances, you might also lose the use of one of the hard disk drive bays. [. . . ] If you are connecting to the host controller by replacing an existing SAS cable (Option 3), you will use all three connectors. Depending on server model, this could affect your hard disk drive configuration. 5. Upgrade your backup application software. 0 · Note: Always upgrade your backup application software to make sure it works correctly with the tape drive. Product of . *81-81846-01 A01* 81-81846-01 A01, September 2007 Note: This will leave unused cabling within the server because the `B' connector is not required in this configuration. Neatly coil and secure the unused cabling so that it does not interfere with other components inside the server. 3. Locate the existing SAS cable and determine whether a hard disk drive bay will be lost. 0 Look at the front of the server to establish how the hard disk drive bays are numbered . Even if other hard disk drive bays are empty, the installation will not work. (Do not move a hard disk to create an empty bay because you might damage your server configuration. ) You must purchase and install a new HBA. Locate the cable that connects the hard disk drive bay to the SAS controller (HBA) and remove it completely. (The existing cable will be replaced by the split cable. Part 4 Understanding the Front Panel LEDs 4. Switch on the tape drive and power up the server. 0 Clean ­ amber · On: cleaning cartridge in use. · Flashing: the cartridge currently in the drive is faulty (damaged or unsupported). · Flashing: the drive mechanism has detected a hardware error. Watch the boot screen carefully, and verify that the new SAS tape drive is listed in the boot sequence. If there are any errors or unexpected messages, go back and check the SAS cabling carefully. · · For Windows, the driver is available at www. quantum. com/support. For Linux, refer to www. quantum. com/support for configuration information. 0 0 6. Upgrade your backup application software. 0 Always upgrade your backup application software to make sure it works correctly with the tape drive. [. . . ] Many tape drive and backup failures are caused by damaged or badly handled tape media. · · · · · Keep media in the case provided. Follow the temperature, humidity and acclimitization guidelines on the media packaging. [. . . ]