Connecting The Fibre Channel Cables (Fibre Channel Devices Only); Connecting The Sas Cable (Sas Devices Only); Powering On The Device - HP BL536A User's & Service Manual

Connecting the Fibre Channel cables (Fibre Channel devices only)

To connect the Fibre Channel cable to the Autoloader:
1. Remove the FC port cap if necessary. Attach one end of the Fibre Channel cable to the Fibre
Channel port on the tape drive.
2. Attach the other end of the FC cable to a switch or HBA.

Connecting the SAS cable (SAS devices only)

To connect the SAS cable to the device:
1. Attach the HBA end of the SAS cable into the connector on the HBA.
2. Attach the other end of the cable into the connector on the tape drive.
TIP: Mini-SAS connectors are keyed. Do not force a SAS cable's mini-SAS connector into
the tape drive mini-SAS connector because it might be keyed differently.
NOTE: SAS signal rates require clean connections between the HBA and tape drive. Do not use
adapters or converters between the HBA and the tape drive. For reliable operation, use a maximum
SAS cable length of six meters.

Powering on the device

WARNING!
geographic region. Use of a non-HP-approved power cord may result in: 1) not meeting individual
country specific safety requirements; 2) insufficient conductor ampacity that could result in
overheating with potential personal injury and/or property damage; and 3) an unapproved power
cord could fracture resulting in the internal contacts being exposed, which potentially could subject
the user to a shock hazard. HP disclaims all liability in the event a non-HP-approved power cord
is used.
To power on the Autoloader:
1. To use the web-based management interface, connect an Ethernet cable to a working LAN
connection and to the Ethernet connector on the back of the Autoloader.
2. Attach the power cable to the power connector on the back panel of the Autoloader (see
Figure 18 (page
Figure 18 Attaching the power cord
3. Plug the power cable into the nearest properly grounded power outlet.
4. Power on the device by pressing the power button located on the front panel. Check the LCD
screen to make sure it has power. If not, check the power connections and your power source.
During the Power On Self Test (POST), all four LEDs are illuminated briefly, followed by a
flashing Ready LED. When the initialization sequence is complete, the Home screen is
displayed.
5. Plug in the host server and all attached devices.
6. Power on any other devices you powered off earlier.
This product can only be used with an HP-approved power cord for your specific
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