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CD-ROM, and run the "Install Check" to check your server's current SCSI configuration (see
page 33). This will provide information about the SCSI bus and the SCSI IDs in use.
What are the mounting requirements for the tape drive?
Mounting bay
You need one industry standard, 5¼-inch, full-height bay in which to install the
HP StorageWorks SDLT 600 tape drive. Power requirements are:
Voltage
5 V
12 V
Mounting hardware
For many servers, no mounting tray or rails are required. Devices simply slide into the server's
chassis and are fixed with screws. Other servers have built-in trays or rails.
Rail kits for a number of industry-standard servers may be available. For more details refer to:
www.hp.com/go/connect .
Some servers use non-standard mounting rails and do not include spares. If this is the case
with your system, you will have to order these accessories from the server manufacturer before
you can install the tape drive.
Air flow requirements
The internal tape drive requires adequate air flow to dissipate the heat resulting from
continuous drive operation. Specifically, the air flow must be sufficient to keep the tape path
temperature below 50
ambient air temperature of no more than 40
It is important to keep the cooling holes in the rear and the grill in the front of the tape drive
clear of any obstructions that may hinder the air flow and to ensure that all fans in your server
are in place and operational. Make sure that empty bays have the appropriate blanking
plates installed so that airflow is maintained.
Do I need additional items for installation?
• You may need mounting hardware. See "What are the mounting requirements for the tape
drive?" above.
• If you do not have a spare, suitably rated SCSI connector on your server, a new HBA (also
known as a SCSI card) will be required. We recommend that a 64-bit Ultra 3 (160) HBA is
used. For specific details relevant to your server model please refer to
connect . You will need to purchase and install the new HBA into an unused, 64-bit PCI
expansion slot within your server before installing your tape drive. (The kit can also be
installed in a 32-bit PCI expansion slot, but performance may be degraded.)
Refer to our World Wide Web site for recommended products, configurations and ordering
information:
4
3.1 A (standby) to 5.5 A (write-streaming)
0.1 A (standby) to 0.7 A (media loading/unloading)
o
C ambient operation. Always operate the tape drive within an
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Typical Current
o
C.
Maximum Current
5.6 A
0.7 A
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