HP Surestore Tape Library Model 20/700 DLT Tape Drive Installation Instruction
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- HP Surestore Tape Library Model 20/700 | DLT Tape Drive Installation Instruction - Page 1
/700 and 10/180 A5599A DLT Tape Drive Installation Instruction (for HP field service use only) NOTE: If you are intermixing DLT7000 com/go/support. s Materials Included Table 1. Materials List Part I/I DLT8000 DLT8000 Quick Reference Guide DLT8000 Tape System Product Manual DLT8000 Differential - HP Surestore Tape Library Model 20/700 | DLT Tape Drive Installation Instruction - Page 2
Administrator that the tape library can be powered off. • Observe proper power off and power on procedures, as described in the Installation or Service Manuals. • HP has the drive factory set the drive to differential operation. • When you install a DLT8000 tape drive remove the Product ID Label - HP Surestore Tape Library Model 20/700 | DLT Tape Drive Installation Instruction - Page 3
s Tape Library Attachment Perform these procedures to install a DLT8000 drive in an 20/700 library: ❑ Remove shipping restraint ❑ Install drive(s) in library ❑ Attach Y-cable between the drive and library bulkhead ❑ Attach interface cable to drive ❑ Power-on drive ❑ Configure DLT drive ❑ Attach SCSI - HP Surestore Tape Library Model 20/700 | DLT Tape Drive Installation Instruction - Page 4
s Library Drive Attachment Tape drives are shipped individually. Due to the size differences of the DLT and 9840 drives, there are a variety of ways of installing the drives. Typically, drive installation moves from the bottom slot and up. Refer to Figure 1 and the explanation below for the - HP Surestore Tape Library Model 20/700 | DLT Tape Drive Installation Instruction - Page 5
and DLT drives (shown), three DLT drives, or two 9840 drives NOTE:This graphic depicts the size relationship between DLT and 9840 drives ONLY. Installation instructions call for installing the 9840 drives in the bottom slots, and the DLT drives in the upper slots. 62114 5 - HP Surestore Tape Library Model 20/700 | DLT Tape Drive Installation Instruction - Page 6
s Installing DLT Drives For DLT drives, follow the procedure below to unpack and install the drives. DLT tape drives are shipped with the following, non-selectable configurations: • DLT8000 (manufacturer's model number) • Differential operation Refer to Figure 2 and make sure that the labels on the - HP Surestore Tape Library Model 20/700 | DLT Tape Drive Installation Instruction - Page 7
the following procedure. CAUTION: DLT equipment damage: Do not move the load latch of a tape drive by hand until told to do so in later instructions. 1. Open the drive access section of the library (at the right side, as viewed from the front of the library) by lifting up on the - HP Surestore Tape Library Model 20/700 | DLT Tape Drive Installation Instruction - Page 8
drive. Following the lifting procedures described in Chapter 2 "Safety and ESD", of the Installation Manual firmly grasp the drive at the rear with one hand and place the other hand under the drive mounting plate. 7. Carefully guide the drive into its slot. Push it in as far as it will go and - HP Surestore Tape Library Model 20/700 | DLT Tape Drive Installation Instruction - Page 9
Figure 4. Tape Drives Rear View I Tape Drives-Rear View (H_65124) 1. DLT power switch 2. Thumbscrews 3. 9840 power switch 62114 9 - HP Surestore Tape Library Model 20/700 | DLT Tape Drive Installation Instruction - Page 10
s Installing DLT Cable Connectors The following procedures describe how to install the tape channel connectors for the tape drives. Standard Drive Column 0 Connectors. NOTE: Drive column 0 is the standard drive column included in all libraries. It is the column that contains the calibration label at - HP Surestore Tape Library Model 20/700 | DLT Tape Drive Installation Instruction - Page 11
Optional Drive Column 1 Connectors NOTE:This section applies to the 20/700 tape library only. 1. Open the small access door (located on the frame member between the two drive columns) for the column 1 drive connectors by turning the five snap rings counterclockwise. 2. Repeat the steps in the - HP Surestore Tape Library Model 20/700 | DLT Tape Drive Installation Instruction - Page 12
the DLT; it must be supplied by the Host Bus Adapter card. To install SCSI cables: The DLT connects to a SCSI bus and supports only the differential alternative. All host systems should have either the SCSI ports labeled or the international symbols displayed to indicate the electrical configuration - HP Surestore Tape Library Model 20/700 | DLT Tape Drive Installation Instruction - Page 13
3. Route the cable for the first drive through the cutout in the library floor. NOTE: Use the figure to the right for an example. Although the figure shows Column 1 locations, the locations for Column 0 are very similar. CAUTION: Connector damage. Be careful not to bend or damage the pins or - HP Surestore Tape Library Model 20/700 | DLT Tape Drive Installation Instruction - Page 14
s SCSI Drive Connections For SCSI operation, make sure that you comply with the length restrictions for your channel type. It is very important to label each drive with its host address. It is also important to label the cables. These labels provide reliable identification for any future maintenance - HP Surestore Tape Library Model 20/700 | DLT Tape Drive Installation Instruction - Page 15
steps: 1. Place the drive online (see Chapter 4 of the Installation Manual). 2. Return to the library installation documentation and complete the library install, installed. 3. Give the DLT 8000 Tape System Product Manual to the customer. 4. Provide the operator with training on the DLT drive. - HP Surestore Tape Library Model 20/700 | DLT Tape Drive Installation Instruction - Page 16
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HP Surestore Tape Library 20/700 and
10/180 A5599A DLT Tape Drive
Installation Instruction
(for HP field service use only)
NOTE:
If you are intermixing DLT7000 and DLT8000 tape drives in your
library, ensure that your backup application is configured
appropriately. The DLT7000 drive is not forward read-capable and
may overwrite a tape written by a DLT8000 drive.
CAUTION:
HP tape library drives are not customer installable or replaceable.
Any servicing, adjustment, maintenance or repair must be performed only by
authorized HP service-trained personnel.
Note to Customer Engineer:
This installation may add new technology to
the library that older user’s guides do not address.
Please remind the
customer that the latest user documentation is available from the HP
Customer Care website:
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Materials Included
Table 1. Materials List
Part
Quantity
I/I DLT8000
1
DLT8000 Quick Reference Guide
1
DLT8000 Tape System Product Manual
1
DLT8000 Differential Drive Assembly
1
SCSI Y Cable
1
SCSI Differential Terminator
1
SCSI Mounting Screws
4
Power Termination Jumper
5
SCSI ID Jumper
10
HP Product ID Label
1