Modes of usage ................................................................................................................. 52
Attaching to SAS ................................................................................................................ 52
Fibre Channel connection ............................................................................................. 53
Server SAS connection ................................................................................................. 53
Replacing a drive ............................................................................................................... 53
Installing in a library ................................................................................................................. 53
Rear panel and connectors .................................................................................................. 53
Identifying the drive ............................................................................................................ 54
Connecting the drive ........................................................................................................... 54
SAS connection ........................................................................................................... 54
Moving drives .................................................................................................................... 55
Power-on self-test ....................................................................................................................... 57
Loading a cartridge .................................................................................................................. 58
Unloading a cartridge ............................................................................................................... 59
Cleaning ................................................................................................................................. 59
9 Troubleshooting ............................................................................... 61
General guidelines ................................................................................................................... 61
Diagnosing the problem ............................................................................................................ 62
Problems with cleaning ....................................................................................................... 65
Introduction .............................................................................................................................. 67
Backup software ................................................................................................................. 67
Drive Model ID String ................................................................................................... 67
Full-height drives ................................................................................................................. 68
Half-height drives ............................................................................................................... 70
Automation interface ................................................................................................................. 70
Fan interface ..................................................................................................................... 74
Load scenarios ................................................................................................................... 76
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