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Figure 2-2. Example of connecting one SAS device to the server
4. Ensure the host adapter and the server are configured correctly for a SAS bus
Connect Power
1. Ensure that the unit is powered off.
2. Plug the power cord into the rear panel (see Figure 1-3 on page 1-2), then plug
3. Power-on the unit by pressing the Power Button. The POST runs, which checks
Run drive diagnostics
Run the Standalone Diagnostic (see "Function Code 1: Run Drive Diagnostics" on
page 3-10).
Note: Optionally, you can use the ITDT tool to verify host to drive communications
Install Device Drivers
A device driver is firmware that enables the tape drive to interact with a variety of
servers. Refer to "Supported device drivers" on page 1-5 for instructions on
downloading the latest device drivers.
If you intend to use the tape drive with a commercial software application, refer to
that application's installation instructions to install the device driver and configure
the tape drive.
If you do not intend to use the tape drive with a commercial software application,
refer to the IBM Ultrium Device Drivers Installation and User's Guide.
Configure the Tape Drive to a Server/Host
1. Power-on the unit.
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operation. Refer to the host adapter and server documentation for instructions.
the other end into a grounded electrical outlet.
all hardware except the drive head. During the POST, the Single-character
Display (SCD) flashes several segmented characters. Each segmented
character represents a test performed during the POST. When the POST
finishes, the SCD momentarily lights all segmented characters and then goes
blank.
and to run a device test that will send data across the host interface. For
more information on ITDT, see "ITDT firmware update, dump retrieval and
library/drive test tool" on page 2-6.
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