HP E Series User Manual

40 Installing the Library
Installing tape drives
CAUTION: Parts can be damaged by electrostatic discharge (ESD). Keep parts in their containers until
needed. Ensure that you are properly grounded when touching static-sensitive components.
Drive assemblies ship separately from the library in most configurations. You may have to install up to 16
drives.
1. Open each drive kit and inspect the contents for potential damage or missing parts.
2. Using a slotted screwdriver, loosen the captive screw on the flat plate covering the drive bay for each
drive needed for installation (see Figure 27). Remove and discard the cover plates.
Figure 27 Remove drive cover plates
NOTE: HP recommends that tape drives be installed from top to bottom, with no gaps between drive
openings. For example, a configuration using four tape drives would start at the first slot at the top of the
rack and use the first four drive openings.
3. Slide each tape drive into an open bay. Insert the drive until the mounting bracket on the drive
assembly contacts the back of the module chassis.
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HP E Series Specifications

General

Model	HP E Series
Category	Control Unit
Connectivity	Gigabit Ethernet
Ports	Multiple USB ports, serial ports, VGA port
Power Supply	Redundant power supplies with hot-swap capability
Display	Integrated LCD display for system monitoring and control
Processor	Intel Xeon series processors (specific model varies by configuration)
Memory	Up to 256GB DDR4 ECC Registered DIMMs (specific capacity varies by configuration)
Storage	Support for multiple SAS/SATA hard drives and SSDs (specific capacity and configuration varies by model)
Operating System	Compatible with various operating systems including Windows Server, Linux, and VMware ESXi
Dimensions	Rack-mountable form factor (1U, 2U, or 4U depending on the specific model)
Weight	Varies depending on configuration