Spectra T50e - INSTALLING THE TAPE DRIVES

Chapter 2—Installing the Library Installing the Tape Drives
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INSTALLING THE TAPE DRIVES
Thelibraryaccommodatesuptotwofull‐heightdrivesoruptofourhalf‐
heightdrives.Eachdriveismountedinadrivesledthatprovidesthe
electricalandlogicalconnectionstothelibrary.Therearethreetypesof
drivesleds:FibreChannel,SAS,andSCSI.
Prepare for Installation
Ensure that the environment is free of conditions that could cause
electrostatic discharge (ESD) Ifpossible,useanantistaticmatanda
groundedstaticprotectionwristbandduringinstallation.Ifamatand
wristbandarenotavailable,touchaknowngroundedsurface,suchasa
computer’smetalchassis.
Gather tools and supplies Youneedthefollowingtoolsandsuppliesto
installadrive:
 Oneormoredrives,eachinaSpectraLogicdrivesled
 A#2Phillipsscrewdriver
 Interfacecablesappropriateforthedriveinterface(seeDriveinterface
cablesandaccessoriesonpage41)
Important
Although the library supports mixing Fibre Channel, SAS, and SCSI drive interface
types, as well as half-height and full-height drives, each drive interface type must be
in its own partition. You can mix full-height and half-height drives in the same
partition if they are the same interface type (both Fibre Channel, for example). See
Chapter 6 – Configuring and Managing Partitions, beginning on page 154 for
instructions on creating partitions.
Important
Do not attempt to install drives purchased from other vendors in the T50e library.
The drives used in the library are specifically configured for use in the library. Use
only drives you purchase from Spectra Logic.
Important
Some operating environments require you to install device drivers before the
application software can correctly communicate with the drives.
Important
Full-height SCSI LTO-3 and half-height SCSI LTO-4 drives are no longer available for
purchase with new libraries. They can still be purchased as replacements or
upgrades to existing libraries.