User manual QUANTUM MDC2

[. . . ] In a few instances, you might also lose the use of one of the hard disk drive bays. Caution is advised for this installation. Do NOT use this cabling option if the hard disk drive bay is already occupied or will be required for future use. The simplest way to connect the tape drive to your SAS server is to purchase and install one of the supported HBAs. [. . . ] Connect the SAS cable inside the server and replace the cover. Important: On some servers, even those with latch-mounted arrangements, you must use the self-tapping screw to secure the blanking plate before you replace the cover. 0 0 Part 1 Getting Started Before installing your tape drive, always determine: · · · Is connection to your SAS server supported?Can you connect to the host SAS controller or do you need to purchase an additional HBA?If you connect to the host SAS controller, does it have a spare SAS port to which you can attach the split cable, or must you use the split cable to replace one of the existing cables?If so, will you lose the use of a hard disk drive bay, and which one will it be?If you connect to a new HBA, must you also purchase an additional cable?The split cable can be purchased as a separate item, as required. 0 Separately Purchased Split Cable · · If you are connecting to a spare connector on the host HBA (Option 2), you will use only two of the connectors. This will leave unused cabling within the server, which should be neatly coiled and secured. If you are connecting to the host controller by replacing an existing SAS cable (Option 3), you will use all three connectors. Depending on server model, this could affect your hard disk drive configuration. 5. Upgrade your backup application software. 0 · Note: Always upgrade your backup application software to make sure it works correctly with the tape drive. For Linux, refer to www. quantum. com/support for configuration information. 0 0 6. Upgrade your backup application software. 0 Always upgrade your backup application software to make sure it works correctly with the tape drive. We do NOT recommend native backup applications, such as Windows Backup, because they do not support the full features of the tape drive and could cause performance problems. · Remove a blanking plate from a spare PCI slot on the rear panel of the server. The PCI slot must be wide enough to accommodate the external tape drive connector. Feed the external tape drive connector and cable through the empty slot, from inside the server. Ready ­ green · On: the drive is ready for use. · Off: the drive power is off or there was a failure during self-test. · Flashing: the drive is busy. 4. Connect the SAS cable and power cord to the tape drive. 0 Part 5 Selecting and Handling Media For optimum performance and storage capacity, always use DAT 160 cartridges with your tape drive, and normally use only one cartridge per day. Note: Quantum DAT 160 data and cleaning can only be used with DAT 160 tape drives; they are wider than earlier formats and will not fit into earlier model tape drives. Part 3 Installing the Tape Drive/Option 3 Replace the Existing Cable and Connect to a Port on the Host Bus Adapter The following instructions apply ONLY IF the host SAS controller on your server does not have a spare SAS connector and www. quantum. com/support advises that connection is supported. You will need a spare PCI slot to accommodate the cable bracket and SAS connector to the tape drive. Caution: Be aware that this option might also disconnect one of your hard disk drive bays. [. . . ] Connect the SAS cable inside the server and replace the cover. Important: On some servers, even those with latch-mounted arrangements, you must use the self-tapping screw to secure the blanking plate before you replace the cover. 0 * Capacity assumes 2:1 compression. Many tape drive and backup failures are caused by damaged or badly handled tape media. · · · · · Keep media in the case provided. [. . . ]