HP DL760 HP ProLiant DL760 Generation 2 Server User Guide - Page 95
External Tape Drive Storage Devices
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Installing Hardware Options, Server Power Off External Tape Drive Storage Devices Optional external tape drive mass storage devices can be connected to the ProLiant DL760 G2 server by using an external VHDCI SCSI connector. The Smart Array 5i Controller is an integrated SCSI controller that is accessible by means of an external VHDCI SCSI connector. The controller supports tape drives running up to Ultra3 speeds. To install an external storage device, refer to the installation documentation that was shipped with the external storage device. Figure 4-5 provides an overview of the installation procedure: 1. Back up all data on the server. 2. Shut down the operating system as directed by your operating system instructions. 3. If the server was not powered down in the previous step, power down the server (refer to Chapter 7). 4. Disconnect the power cords from the server. 5. If the external storage device is on, disconnect the power to the device. 6. Connect one end of the SCSI cable to the external VHDCI SCSI connector on the rear panel of the server. 7. Connect the other end of the SCSI cable to an external SCSI connector on the rear panel of the external storage device. 4-6 HP ProLiant DL760 Generation 2 Server User Guide