HP DW017B - StorageWorks Ultrium 448 Tape Drive User Manual

CAUTION:
Static electricity ca n damage electronic components. Always wear an antistatic wriststrap if one is
available. If not, after you have disconnected power from the server and removed the cover, touch a bare
metal part of the chassis. Similarly, touch a bare metal part of the drive before installing it.
1. Remove a blank PCI slot cover on the rear panel of the server. This must be wide enough to
accommodate the external tape drive connector on the SAS cable.
2. Connect the SAS cable s upplied with the tape drive to the spare SAS port, on the host SAS controller.
1. SAS cable supplied with tape drive 3. Unused connector on SAS cable
2. Connect SAS cable to spare SAS port 4. Host SAS controller
Figure 19 Cabling to the s pare SAS port on host controller
3. This will leave unused SAS cabling within the server because the other SAS connector is not
required in this configuration. Coil and secure the unused cabling so that it does not interfere with
other components inside the server.
4. Make sure the blanking plate is secure on the rear panel and replace the cover on the server.
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Installing an external Ultrium tape drive by connecting to an internal SAS por t

HP DW017B - StorageWorks Ultrium 448 Tape Drive Specifications

General

Brand	HP
Model	DW017B - StorageWorks Ultrium 448 Tape Drive
Category	Storage
Language	English

Summary

HP Technical Support

Before You Start

Refer to www.hp.com/go/connect

Connecting the Drive to Your Server

Power Specifications

Drivers and Backup Software

Install Drivers

Enabling Encryption

Installing an Internal Ultrium Tape Drive

Install Drive

Connect SAS and Power Cables

Details on connecting SAS and power cables to the internal tape drive.

Installing External Drive (Internal SAS)

Connect SAS Cable to Internal SAS Port

Steps for connecting the SAS cable to an internal SAS port.

Installing External Drive (External SAS)

Before You Start

Connect Drive to External SAS Port

Steps for connecting the tape drive directly to an external SAS port.

Verify Installation

Verify Successful Installation

Confirms the tape drive is functioning correctly after installation.

Backup and Restore Test

Performs a test to ensure the drive can write and read data to tape.

Operating Your Tape Drive

Use the Correct Media

Data Cartridges

Ultrium 1760 Tape Drives and Encryption

Information on hardware encryption capabilities for Ultrium 1760 drives.

Encryption: Usage and Management

Covers when to use encryption, how to enable it, and key management.

Cleaning the Tape Drive

Procedure for cleaning the tape drive using a universal cleaning cartridge.

Using HP OBDR

OBDR Compatibility

What Does HP OBDR Do?

Explains the function of HP OBDR in recovering from system disasters.

Running HP OBDR

Step-by-step instructions for initiating the OBDR process.

Diagnostic Tools and Performance

Diagnostic Tools

HP Library & Tape Tools

Details on the recommended diagnostic and support tool for HP tape products.

Troubleshooting with Library & Tape Tools

Using L&TT for device identification, firmware upgrades, and testing.

Performance Assessment Tools

Tools to check tape performance and disk subsystem transfer rates.

Optimizing Performance

Troubleshooting

General Procedure

First steps to diagnose problems with the cartridge, drive, or system.

System Installation Checks

Understanding LED Sequences

Explains the meaning of different LED patterns on the tape drive.

Problems with Cartridges

Checks and solutions for issues encountered with tape cartridges.

The Cartridge Is Jammed

Steps to diagnose and resolve a jammed tape cartridge.

Drive Does Not Accept or Ejects Cartridge

Troubleshooting steps when the drive rejects or fails to accept a cartridge.

Replacing a Tape Drive

Disconnecting Your Drive

Procedure for safely disconnecting and removing a faulty tape drive.

Reconnecting Your Tape Drive