HP StorageWorks MSL5000 series User Manual page 52

Installation
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Caution: The short, 9.8-inch (0.25m) jumper cables 5 are designed for this
use only. Stretching either one to reach the library controller board can
damage the cable. Use the longer 19.8-inch (0.5m) cable 2 to connect the
tape drive and the library controller board.
HP StorageWorks MSL5000 and MSL6000 Series Tape Libraries User Guide