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v When possible, remove the drive from its static-protective packaging and install
v Do not place the drive on the cover of the enclosure or on any other metal
Inventory checklist
Make sure that the following items are included in the shipment:
v Internal or external tape drive
v Power cord:
v IBM LTO Ultrium Cleaning Cartridge
v The IBM Safety, Warranty, Environmental, and Electronic Emission Notices
v Documentation CD, that includes the IBM Half High LTO Gen 5 SAS Tape Drive
v SAS cable:
v Mounting screws (internal drive only, and are not used for installations in
Installing an internal tape drive
Use the information in this section to install an internal tape drive. The following
list of steps provides a brief overview of the installation process.
10. "Connect the external interface cable (tape enclosure installations only)" on
11. "Configure the drive to the server, switch, or hub" on page 15
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Half-High LTO Gen 5 SAS Tape Drive Installation and User's Guide
it directly in an enclosure without setting it down. When this is not possible,
place the drive's packaging on a smooth, level surface and place the drive on the
packaging.
surface.
– The L5X model of the external drive comes with a power cord for the United
States.
– The N5X model of the external drive does not include a power cord.
You must order the applicable cord for your country or region separately.
document.
Installation and User's Guide (this document), the multilingual Safety Information
document and the Environmental Notices and User's Guide
– An internal (split) SAS cable for the internal drive
– An external SAS cable for the external drive
servers that come with mounting rails)
1. "Unpack the drive" on page 11
2. "Acclimate the drive and media" on page 11
3. "Turn off the enclosure" on page 11
4. "Set the feature switches" on page 11
5. "Mount the drive in an enclosure or server" on page 12
6. "Connect and test power to the drive" on page 13
7. "Connect the internal cable" on page 14
8. "Run drive diagnostics" on page 14
9. "Install device drivers" on page 14
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