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Figure 14 SAS LTO-5, LTO-6, and all DAT drive cable connections

1. Power connector

2. SAS data cable (with power)

SAS LTO–2, LTO–3 and LTO–4 Tape Drive Installation

NOTE: These instructions do not apply to LTO-5, LTO-6, or DAT tape drives; see “SAS LTO-5,

LTO-6, and all DAT Tape Drive Installation” (page 12).

IMPORTANT: High quality SAS cables rated at the transfer rate of the tape drive are required.

Always verify the SAS cable you are using is rated for the data transfer speed of the interface of

your components. For optimum performance, only use HP cables of the length specified as qualified

for your products. Refer to http://www.hp.com/storage/SPOCK for recommended cables.

1. Connect the SAS data cable to the drive's data connector. See also SAS cabling

recommendations (page 4).

2. Connect the power cable from the power supply to the separate power connector on the tape

drive.

Figure 15 SAS LTO–2, LTO–3 and LTO–4 drive cable connections

1. Separate power connector

2. SAS data connector

CAUTION: Do not connect the power cable to the power connector on the SAS data cable .

SAS LTO–2, LTO–3 and LTO–4 Tape Drive Installation 13

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