HP DW017B - StorageWorks Ultrium 448 Tape Drive Start Here

HP StorageWorks Ultrium
920/448/232
External tape drive
Start Here
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Introduction
This poster describes how to install your HP StorageWorks Ultrium half-height tape drive.
• Connect to an Ultra320 SCSI HBA for Ultrium 920 or Ultra160 SCSI HBA (or higher)
for Ultrium 232/448.
• Use the supplied SCSI cable
• Use the correct driver
To avoid personal injury or damage to the server or tape drive,
WARNING:
disconnect your server from the mains power supply before installing the tape drive.
Always use the power cable supplied with the tape drive. See also Safety booklet on
the CD-ROM.
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Preparing the host
IMPORTANT: Refer to www.hp.com/go/connect
information about servers, operating systems, software applications and SCSI HBAs.
SCSI HBA
We recommend an Ultra320 host bus adapter for Ultrium 920. We recommend an
Ultra160 or Ultra320 host bus adapter for Ultrium 232/448. If necessary, install a new
HBA before you connect the tape drive. Ensure that you are connecting to a supported
HBA running the recommended firmware version.
Your tape drive will work with lower-rated LVDS SCSI but performance may be degraded.
Single-ended SCSI will degrade performance and limit cable length. Do not attach to
narrow or HVD SCSI.
Drivers
For Windows systems, we recommend that you use the installer on the CD-ROM. Subsequent
updates are available from Windows Update or the HP web site. For other operating
systems, patch to the latest version of the operating system, following the instructions in the
patch documentation. See also the "UNIX Configuration Guide" on the CD-ROM.
Backup software
Always upgrade your software application to ensure it works correctly with the tape drive.
The in-box software provides full support for all the features of your tape drive.
NOTE: The HP driver is suitable for use in most applications, but refer also
to the documentation of your software application to ensure you are using the
recommended driver.
Free diagnostic tool
HP StorageWorks Library & Tape Tools (L&TT) is the recommended diagnostic and
support tool for your HP tape drive. It is available free on your HP StorageWorks
CD-ROM or at www.hp.com/support/tapetools.
Use it to verify installation, upgrade firmware and to aid in troubleshooting.
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Checking the SCSI ID
Your HP StorageWorks Ultrium drive is shipped with a default SCSI ID of 3, but it can
beassigned any unused ID between 0 and 15. Do not use SCSI ID 7, which is reserved
for the SCSI controller, or SCSI ID 0, which is typically assigned to the boot disk.
1 SCSI ID
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Connecting the tape drive
CAUTION:
accessories.
for detailed compatibility
1 SCSI cable
SCSI cable and termination
Use the 68-pin, wide, VHDCI-to-HD SCSI cable (1) supplied with the tape drive. The tape
drive provides active termination; it does not require a terminator, if it is the only or the
last device on the SCSI bus. If not, use an LVD or multimode terminator. Daisy-chaining
multiple devices is not recommended. If you do so, do not mix drive families (only
daisy-chain with other Ultrium tape drives) and attach no more than two devices to the
same SCSI bus. The last device on the SCSI chain must be terminated correctly.
Power cord
Use the supplied, HP approved power cord (2). This cord is appropriate for your specific
geographic region.
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Power on the tape drive and verify connection
1 Power button
• Plug in the host server or workstation and all attached devices.
• Power on the tape drive using the power button located at the back of the tape drive.
• Check the Ready LED on the front panel to make sure the tape drive is ready for use.
• Turn on any other devices you turned off earlier. Turn on the server.
• Verify the connection using HP Library & Tape Tools.
Turn off and remove the power cords from the server and all attached
2 Power cable