User manual QUANTUM MDC2

[. . . ] The simplest way to connect the tape drive to your SAS server is to purchase and install one of the supported HBAs. For the most up-to-date information about supported SAS HBAs, refer to www. quantum. com/support. Cannot instal SAS tape drive. No Server has spare PCI slot for new HBA?Connect the SAS cable and power cord to the tape drive. No 0 OK to lose disk bay? Yes Option 3: Replace existing SAS cable. Install new HBA. Option 1: Connect to external port. For detailed operating instructions, see the User's Guide on the Product Documentation CD. Warning: To avoid personal injury or damage to the server or tape drive, disconnect your server from the main power source before installing the tape drive. [. . . ] The split cable can only be used to connect to an internal port on the host SAS controller or SAS HBA. 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. 2. Important: On some servers, even those with latch-mounted arrangements, you must use the self-tapping screw to secure the blanking plate before you replace the cover. 0 0 Part 1 Getting Started Before installing your tape drive, always determine: · · · Is connection to your SAS server supported?Can you connect to the host SAS controller or do you need to purchase an additional HBA?If you connect to the host SAS controller, does it have a spare SAS port to which you can attach the split cable, or must you use the split cable to replace one of the existing cables?If so, will you lose the use of a hard disk drive bay, and which one will it be?If you connect to a new HBA, must you also purchase an additional cable?The split cable can be purchased as a separate item, as required. 0 Separately Purchased Split Cable · · If you are connecting to a spare connector on the host HBA (Option 2), you will use only two of the connectors. Feed the external tape drive connector and cable through the empty slot, from inside the server. Ready ­ green · On: the drive is ready for use. · Off: the drive power is off or there was a failure during self-test. Connect the SAS cable and power cord to the tape drive. 0 Part 5 Selecting and Handling Media For optimum performance and storage capacity, always use DAT 160 cartridges with your tape drive, and normally use only one cartridge per day. Note: Quantum DAT 160 data and cleaning can only be used with DAT 160 tape drives; they are wider than earlier formats and will not fit into earlier model tape drives. Part 3 Installing the Tape Drive/Option 3 Replace the Existing Cable and Connect to a Port on the Host Bus Adapter The following instructions apply ONLY IF the host SAS controller on your server does not have a spare SAS connector and www. quantum. com/support advises that connection is supported. You will need a spare PCI slot to accommodate the cable bracket and SAS connector to the tape drive. Caution: Be aware that this option might also disconnect one of your hard disk drive bays. You should always determine whether this is the case with your server, and which hard disk drive bay is disconnected. Do not use this cabling option if the hard disk drive bay is already occupied or will be required for future use. Table 1 Ultrium Data Cartridge Compatibility DDS/DAT cleaning cartridge II DAT 160 5. If required, attach a bay-disconnected note to the empty hard disk drive bay. 0 If this option disconnects one of your hard disk drive bays, you will not be able to use the disk bay after installation. This does not mean there is a fault with either the hard disk or the server. [. . . ] · · For Windows, the driver is available at www. quantum. com/support. For Linux, refer to www. quantum. com/support for configuration information. cleaning cartridge DDS-2 DDS-3 DDS-4 DAT 72 DAT 160 not supported not supported read/ write read/ write 160 GB* read/ write 3. Important: On some servers, even those with latch-mounted arrangements, you must use the self-tapping screw to secure the blanking plate before you replace the cover. 0 * Capacity assumes 2:1 compression. [. . . ]