Installing A Scsi Tape Drive In A 2.5-Inch Model Server - IBM x3655 - System - 7985 User Manual

Installing a SCSI tape drive in a 2.5-inch model server

This section provides procedures for installing a SCSI tape drive, such as the IBM
DDS Generation 5 Internal Tape Drive. The tape drive connects to a PCI-X SCSI
adapter in slot 1 of the riser-card assembly. See http://www.ibm.com/servers/
eserver/serverproven/compat/us/ for the list of supported SCSI tape drives and
compatible PCI-X SCSI adapters.
The cables for the tape drive come with the tape drive option.
To install a SCSI tape drive in a 2.5-inch model server, complete the following
steps:
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Hook-and-loop fastener
SCSI terminator
Tape drive connector
1. Read the safety information that begins on page v and "Installation guidelines"
on page 23.
2. If you installed the space filler from the tape drive option onto the tape drive
assembly, remove it now.
3. Remove the filler panel from the tape drive bay.
4. Remove the server cover.
5. Remove the riser-card assembly (see "Removing the riser-card assembly" on
page 26).
6. Remove the air baffle (see "Removing the air baffle" on page 29).
SCSI signal cable
SCSI adapter
connector
Signal cable
Power cable