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HP StorageWorks Ultrium 1760/920/448 SAS Internal tape drive Start Here Poster (EH919-90901, September 2008) - Page 1

... bay? No OPTION 2: Replace existing SAS Cable Yes OK to spare port No No Cannot install SAS tape drive No Server has spare PCI slot(s)? TIP: The CD-ROM contains a driver install package for all servers. Follow the instructions in the EU www.hp.com EH919-90901 This poster describes how to HP Yes Host HBA supports Yes Host HBA has...
HP StorageWorks Ultrium 1760/920/448 SAS Internal tape drive Start Here Poster (EH919-90901, September 2008) - Page 2

...the cable. Upgrade backup software Always upgrade your new tape drive. Follow the instructions in the screw pack. it does not apply to use the specific screws for ease of your new tape drive. Power up the server Power connector Power up the server. Discard the cartridge. 3 Drive - Connect the SAS cable and the server power cable to the tape drive. You may install the driver...
HP StorageWorks Ultrium 920/448/232 SCSI External tape drive Start Here Poster (EH842-90901, September 2008) - Page 1

... instructions in -box software provides full support for your HP StorageWorks Ultrium half-height tape drive. • Connect to an Ultra320 SCSI HBA for Ultrium 920 or Ultra160 SCSI HBA (or higher) for Ultrium 232/448. Ensure that you connect the tape drive. Drivers For Windows systems, we recommend that you are available from Windows Update or the HP web site. For other Ultrium...
HP StorageWorks Ultrium 920/448/232 SCSI Internal tape drive Start Here Poster (EH841-90901, September 2008) - Page 1

... cabling are replacing NO 5 Connecting the tape drive CAUTION: Turn off earlier. Do not attach to www.hp.com/go/connect for use the installer on at least 50% total recycled fiber with the tape drive to a supported HBA running the recommended firmware version. Drivers For Windows systems, we recommend that you use in troubleshooting. 3 Attach mounting hardware - NOTE: The HP driver...
HP StorageWorks Ultrium half-height SAS Tape Drives User Guide (EH919-90905, September 2008) - Page 6

...7 Installing tape drive 26 8 Cabling to the spare SAS port (some HP ProLiant servers 27 9 Connecting cables to the tape drive 28 10 Removing the existing SAS cable 29 11 Cable routing with replacement SAS cable 30 12 Connecting cables to the tape drive 31 13 Sticker for disconnected hard disk bay (some HP ProLiant servers 31 14 Cabling to a new HBA 32 15 Connecting cables to the tape drive...
HP StorageWorks Ultrium half-height SAS Tape Drives User Guide (EH919-90905, September 2008) - Page 10

...tape drive Once you feel able to follow directions could result in damage to register your registration is complete, there are optional. IMPORTANT: Provides clarifying information or specific instructions. Subscription service HP recommends that are mandatory. HP technical support For worldwide technical support information, see the HP support website: http://www.hp.com/support...
HP StorageWorks Ultrium half-height SAS Tape Drives User Guide (EH919-90905, September 2008) - Page 16

... for use for internal disks.) 16 Before you start You need one of your hard disk drive bays. Table 2 Locating the appropriate installation instructions for the latest information about cables and supported HBAs. See "Option 3: Connect to http://www.hp.com/go /connect for internal tape drives HP ProLiant Option 1: Connect to spare port, connection to host HBA not...
HP StorageWorks Ultrium half-height SAS Tape Drives User Guide (EH919-90905, September 2008) - Page 17

...to accommodate the HBA and cabling. Table 3 Locating the appropriate installation instructions for external tape drives HP ProLiant, connecting to internal SAS connector Option 1: Option 1: Connect to spare port, connection to an internal SAS port on the host SAS controller. Back panel has spare PCI slot. Option 2: Replace existing cable, connection to host HBA supported and HBA does not...
HP StorageWorks Ultrium half-height SAS Tape Drives User Guide (EH919-90905, September 2008) - Page 59

... read or write. • We recommend Ultrium 1.6 TB RW* and Ultrium 1.6 TB* WORM tape cartridges for use with Ultrium 1760 tape drives. • We recommend Ultrium 800 GB RW* and Ultrium 800 GB* WORM tape cartridges for use with any Ultrium drive. It may not support write activities; This cleaning cartridge is supported on Ultrium 448 and Ultrium 920 tape drives (but not on the front of...
HP StorageWorks Ultrium half-height SAS Tape Drives User Guide (EH919-90905, September 2008) - Page 60

... Table 5 Data cartridge compatibility Tape drive model Ultrium 200 GB* data cartridge Ultrium 400 GB* data cartridge Ultrium 1760 not supported read only Ultrium 920 Ultrium 448 read only read/write read/write read many (C7974W) not supported not supported NOTE: The 100 GB* data cartridge, C7970A, is also supported on how your HP Ultrium StorageWorks tape drive and WORM cartridge can...
HP StorageWorks Ultrium half-height SAS Tape Drives User Guide (EH919-90905, September 2008) - Page 65

... system BIOS manual for your operating system whenever you to our World Wide Web site http://www.hp.com/go /obdr. If your system does not support HP One-Button Disaster Recovery, you can only be used with another SAS disk) • Hardware failures where the server is replaced by default. Ultrium half-height SAS Tape Drives 65 on...
HP StorageWorks Ultrium half-height SAS Tape Drives User Guide (EH919-90905, September 2008) - Page 78

... Tools" on page 69. 78 Troubleshooting Table 8 Data cartridge compatibility Tape drive model Ultrium 200 GB* data cartridge Ultrium 400 GB* data cartridge Ultrium 800 GB* data cartridge Ultrium 1.6 TB* data cartridge Ultrium 1760 not supported read only read/write and nl write once/read many read/write (C7974A) nl write once/read many (C7974W) Ultrium 920 read only read/write read...
HP StorageWorks Ultrium SCSI Tape Drives User Guide (EH841-90903, September 2006) - Page 23

... bus adapter. See also Table 1, "Supported SCSI bus types," on page 11. HP StorageWorks Ultrium SCSI Tape Drives User Guide 23 We recommend that the second terminator is the first device on the SCSI bus-at the beginning of the SCSI bus and at the end of the SCSI bus. Electrical specifications are as shown in Figure...
HP StorageWorks Ultrium SCSI Tape Drives User Guide (EH841-90903, September 2006) - Page 43

... are optimized for high capacity, throughput and reliability. A lower specification will result in the media becoming permanently write protected. HP Ultrium WORM data cartridges The HP StorageWorks Ultrium 920 tape drive includes support for an enhanced level of data security against accidental or malicious alteration of your tape drive, (see Table 3). Any attempt to modify a WORM cartridge...
HP StorageWorks Ultrium SCSI Tape Drives User Guide (EH841-90903, September 2006) - Page 56

... drive to www.hp.com. Has new backup software been installed? Consult the computer's operating manuals, the software manual, or seek help from a service engineer. This continues until the drive is reset. 4. Has there been dust or dirt near the drive. The problem could lie with the cleaning cartridge, see "Cleaning cartridges" on page 46. 6. These LEDs provide useful troubleshooting...

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  • HP StorageWorks Ultrium half-height SAS Tape Drives User Guide (EH919-90905, September 2008)
  • HP StorageWorks Ultrium SCSI Tape Drives User Guide (EH841-90903, September 2006)
  • HP StorageWorks Ultrium 1760/920/448 SAS External tape drive Start Here Poster (EH920-90901, September 2008)
  • HP StorageWorks Ultrium 1760/920/448 SAS Internal tape drive Start Here Poster (EH919-90901, September 2008)
  • HP StorageWorks Ultrium 920/448/232 SCSI External tape drive Start Here Poster (EH842-90901, September 2008)
  • HP StorageWorks Ultrium 920/448/232 SCSI Internal tape drive Start Here Poster (EH841-90901, September 2008)

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