Contents
About this guide
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Intended audience
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Related documentation
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Document conventions and symbols
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HP technical support
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Product warranties
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Subscription service
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HP websites
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Documentation feedback
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1 Before you start
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Supported Tape Blades
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Installation guidelines
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Partner server blade
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Onboard Administrator
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Your HP StorageWorks Tape Blade
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Using the HP StorageWorks Tape CD-ROM
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2 Drivers and backup software
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Install drivers
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SAS controller driver
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HP Ultrium Tape driver
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Installing on Windows
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Installing on UNIX
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Installing on IA64
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Upgrade backup software
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Enabling encryption
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3 Installing an HP StorageWorks Tape Blade
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Before you start
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Installation with a half-height partner server blade
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Installation with a full-height partner server blade
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Powering the Tape Blade on and off
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Power up
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Power down
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4 Verify installation
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5 Understanding LEDs
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Tape Blade Chassis LEDs
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Troubleshooting with Tape Blade LEDs
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Tape Drive LEDs
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Tape Blade
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