4 Installing an external DAT tape
drive
If you are installing an internal DAT tape drive, please refer to
"Installing an internal DAT tape
Connecting the power and USB cables
NOTE:
The drive is not powered from the USB bus. It must be connected to the mains power supply.
An external HP StorageWorks DAT drive will operate using any voltage in the range 100–240 volts
(0.7 A, 50-60 Hz). No adjustment is needed.
A power cable is provided with your HP StorageWorks DAT tape drive. The USB 2.0 cable is already
fitted to the tape drive, you cannot remove it.
1.
Make sure that the drive is switched OFF (O side down). The power switch is on the rear panel.
2.
Plug the power cable securely into the socket on the rear panel of the drive and plug the other
end of the power cable into the power outlet.
1. USB cable (pre-fitted)
2. on/off switch
Figure 14 Connecting power and USB cables
3.
Plug the USB cable into the USB connector on the server.
drive" on page 19.
3. power cable
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