Mounting The Drive; Attaching The Cables - IBM VXA-2 - Tape Drive - VXAtape User Manual

Mounting the drive

Generally, you will mount the tape drive and then attach the SCSI and power
cables. However, if there is insufficient working space to attach the connectors after
mounting the drive, attach the cables first.
Slide the drive into the server bay or external enclosure. Ensure that no cables are
caught or crimped between the drive and the chassis. Using the screws provided
with the tape drive, secure the drive in the drive bay using one of the screw
mounting combinations.
Attention:
To avoid damaging the drive, follow these precautions:
v Use only the M3 x 0.5 x 4 mm Phillips screws provided.
v Ensure that the chassis is not distorted. (Alignment to the horizontal or
v Ensure that no objects (screw heads, cables, or adjacent devices) are pressing
v Do not use a combination of the two sets of mounting holes.
v Do not obstruct the drive's ventilation slots (top and rear).

Attaching the cables

Locate the host system's internal power cable and connect it to the drive's power
connector ( 1 in Figure 2-4). The enclosure's power cable connector must be an
AMP 1-480424-0 series, or equivalent.
Using the provided SCSI cable, attach the non-terminated end to the host system's
SCSI adapter and the terminated end to the back of the tape drive ( 2 in
Figure 2-4).
Attention: To avoid damaging the tape drive, make certain you connect pin 1
on the cable to pin 1 on the drive. Pin 1 is on the right, top row of the connector
pins.
Figure 2-4. Installing the SCSI cable
vertical plane should not exceed ±10°.)
against the frame.
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Chapter 2. Installation