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Internal Tape Drive

Quick Start Guide

Start Here

For detailed operating instructions, see the User’s Guide on the Product Documentation

CD.

Part 1

Getting Started

Before installing your tape drive, always determine:

• Is connection to your SAS server supported?

• Can you connect to the host SAS controller or do you need to purchase an addi-

tional HBA?

• If you connect to the host SAS controller, does it have a spare SAS port to which

you can attach the supplied cable, or must you use the supplied cable to replace one

of the existing cables? If so, will you lose the use of a hard disk drive bay, and

which one will it be?

• If you connect to a new HBA, can you use the supplied cable, or must you purchase

an additional cable?

Part 2

Determining Your Installation Model

This guide describes how to install an internal Quantum DAT 160 SAS tape drive on a

SAS server.

The supplied split cable can be used to connect to the host controller on the SAS server

or to an additional SAS HBA. It has four connectors, as shown below.

• If you are connecting to a spare connector on the host HBA (Option 1) or to an addi-

tional HBA (Option 3), you will use only two of the connectors. This will leave

unused cabling within the server, which should be neatly coiled and secured.

• If you are connecting to the host controller by replacing an existing SAS cable

(Option 2), you will use all four connectors. Depending on server model, this could

affect your hard disk drive configuration.

Part 3

Installing the Tape Drive/Option 1

Connect to a Spare Port on the Host Bus

Adapter

The following instructions are valid ONLY IF the host SAS controller on your server

has a spare SAS connector.

1. Attach the mounting hardware.

If required, use the appropriate mounting hardware supplied with your server or with

the tape drive. Refer to your server documentation.

2. Install the tape drive.

3. Connect the SAS cable supplied with the tape drive to the spare SAS port on

the host SAS controller.

4. Connect the SAS cable and power connector to the tape drive. 0

• SAS connector to the tape drive.

• Power connector to the server's power supply.

5. Power up the server.

Replace server covers and power up the server.

Watch the boot screen carefully, and verify that the new SAS tape drive is listed in the

boot sequence.

If there are any errors or unexpected messages, go back and check the SAS cabling

carefully.

6. Install the driver.

If you have not already installed the driver, do it now.

• For Windows, the driver is available at www.quantum.com/support.

• For Linux, refer to www.quantum.com/support for configuration information.

7. Upgrade your backup application software.

Always upgrade your backup application software to make sure it works correctly with

the tape drive. We do NOT recommend native backup applications, such as Windows

Backup, because they do not support the full features of the tape drive and could cause

performance problems.

Part 3

Installing the Tape Drive/Option 2

Replace the Existing Cable and Connect to a

Port on the Host Bus Adapter

The following instructions apply ONLY IF the host SAS controller on your server does

not have a spare SAS connector and www.quantum.com/support advises that

connection is supported.

You might need to remove components, such as fan banks, while you work with the

cable. Cable routing varies from one server to another. Always refer to your server

documentation to identify the location and orientation of SAS connectors and for

specific advice on cable routing.

1. Attach the mounting hardware.

If required, use the appropriate mounting hardware supplied with your server or with

the tape drive. Refer to your server documentation.

2. Install the tape drive.

3. Locate the existing SAS cable and determine whether a hard disk drive bay will

be lost.

Locate the cable that connects the hard disk drive bay to the SAS controller (HBA) and

remove it completely. (The existing cable will be replaced by the supplied cable.)

Important Information About Your New Tape Drive

Installation decisions require a clear understanding of your server’s current SAS

configuration.

• With some servers you can connect to a spare SAS connector on the SAS

controller. This is a straightforward installation, and it is recommended.

• With servers that do not have a spare internal connector, you will need to

rewire the hard disk drive bays. In a few instances, you might also lose the

use of one of the hard disk drive bays. Caution is advised for this installa-

tion. Do NOT use this cabling option if the hard disk drive bay is already

occupied or will be required for future use.

The simplest way to connect the tape drive to your SAS server is to purchase and

install one of the supported HBAs. You might also need to purchase an

additional cable.

For the most up-to-date information about supported SAS HBAs, refer to

www.quantum.com/support.

Warning: To avoid personal injury or damage to the server or tape drive,

disconnect your server from the main power source before installing the

tape drive.

To avoid damage to the server or tape drive, observe all recommended

anti-static and power-grounding precautions, as specified in your server

and tape drive manuals.

Caution: You can damage your server configuration if you follow the wrong

cabling instructions. Use the following diagram to determine which

instructions in this guide are appropriate for your server.

Host HBA

supports

tape drive?

Host HBA

has spare

port?

Need to

disconnect

disk bay?

OK to lose

disk bay?

Server has

spare PCI slot

for new HBA?

Cannot install

SAS tape

drive.

Option 3:

Install new

HBA.

Option 2:

Replace

existing SAS

cable.

Option 1:

Connect to

spare port.

Yes

Tech Tip: If cable access for the tape drive bay is awkward, it might be easier to

access power and other connections if the tape drive is installed in the

top bay. You might need to move other devices to lower bays to achieve

this.

Caution: Be aware that this option might also disconnect one of your hard disk

drive bays. You should always determine whether this is the case with

your server, and which hard disk drive bay is disconnected. Caution is

advised for this installation. Do not use this cabling option if the hard

disk drive bay is already occupied or will be required for future use.

Tech Tip: If cable access for the tape drive bay is awkward, it might be easier to

access power and other connections if the tape drive is installed in the

top bay. You might need to move other devices to lower bays to achieve

this.

Important: If the hard disk drive bay is in use, STOP. Even if other hard disk drive

bays are empty, the installation will not work. (Do not move a hard disk

to create an empty bay because you could damage your server

configuration.) You must purchase and install a new HBA.

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