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HP StorageWorks DAT 320 and 160 SAS External tape drive Start Here IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT YOUR NEW TAPE DRIVE The recommended and simplest way of connecting a tape drive to your HP or non-HP SAS server, is to purchase and install one of the supported HBAs, see www.hp.com/go/connect. A cable is supplied with the tape drive to connect to an external port on a dedicated HBA. The supplied cable may also be used to connect to an active external port on the host SAS controller. An alternative option for HP ProLiant servers is to connect to an internal port on the server's SAS controller. This option uses an HP SAS split cable, which must be purchased separately. Be sure to purchase the correct cable for your connector type mini-SAS or Infiniband-style SAS. • HP SAS split cables contain four data paths, which normally support up to four hard disks. Both the HP SAS Infiniband and the HP Mini-SAS split cables divert one of these data paths to the tape drive. • Use this option with care; it requires a clear understanding of your hard disk configuration. For the most up-to-date information about supported SAS HBAs and cabling configurations, refer to www.hp.com/go/connect and be sure to check the details of the specific tape drive and server combination that you require. © 2009 Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P. Printed in the EU www.hp.com DW093-90901 For detailed, step-by-step installation instructions, print the "User Guide" from the Documentation link on the HP StorageWorks CD-ROM. WARNING: To avoid personal injury or damage to the server or tape drive, disconnect your server from the mains power supply before installing the tape drive. To avoid damage to server or tape drive observe all recommended anti-static and power-grounding precautions, as specified in your server and tape drive manuals. For detailed safety information, see the Safety Booklet on the CD-ROM. 1 Refer to www.hp.com/go/connect Before you install your tape drive, always refer to www.hp.com/go/connect to find out: • Is connection to your SAS server supported? • Which HBAs are recommended for dedicated tape connect? • If you connect to the host SAS controller (not recommended), does it have an active external port? The supplied cable is suitable for this installation. • If you decide to connect to an internal SAS port, which HP SAS cable should you purchase - mini-SAS or Infiniband-style? • If you connect to an internal port on the host SAS controller, does it have a spare SAS port to which you can attach the HP SAS split cable or must you use the HP SAS 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? Not sure how to use go/connect? Select tape backup and navigate down to the Hardware Compatibility table for your make of server. The server/tape drive matrix shows top-level compatibility, but be sure to click on the box for your combination of server and tape drive to display a further page with detailed connectivity information. 2 Decide on your installation model This poster describes how to connect an HP StorageWorks DAT 320 or DAT 160 SAS tape drive to an external port using the supplied SAS cable or to an internal port using one of the HP SAS split cables. You may damage your server configuration, if you follow the wrong cabling instructions. Use the following diagram to determine which instructions on this poster are appropriate for your server. Server has spare separate HBA for Yes dedicated tape support? No Server has spare Yes PCI slot for addition of dedicated HBA? Install new HBA and any required drivers Yes OPTION 1: (Recommended) Connect to external port No Host HBA Yes Host HBA has Yes supports tape active external drive port? No No No Server has spare PCI slot for cable? Yes No Host HBA has Yes OPTION 2: spare internal Connect to spare SAS port? internal port No Need to No disconnect bay? Cannot install SAS drive Yes No Yes OPTION 3: OK to lose bay? Replace existing SAS cable NOTE: The supplied cable connects to an external HBA. If you wish to connect the tape drive to an internal port on the server's host SAS controller, be sure to purchase the appropriate split cable for your connector type (Infiniband-style or mini-SAS). Options 2 and 3 require a spare PCI slot because the cable and SAS connector to the tape drive are threaded through a PCI slot on the server's back panel. Option 1 requires a spare PCI slot if you install a dedicated HBA (recommended). Option 1: Connect to an external SAS port (recommended for all HP and non-HP servers) A SAS cable for connection to an external port is provided with the DAT 320 tape drive. This is suitable for connecting to a dedicated HBA (recommended) or to an active external port on the host controller. See http:\\www.hp.com\go\connect for recommended HBAs. Supplied SAS Cable TIP: The CD-ROM contains a driver install package for Windows. We recommend that you use the installer package to install the drivers BEFORE you connect the tape drive. 1. Connect the SAS cable to the server 1 SAS Cable 2 SAS connector 2. Connect the cables to the tape drive 1 SAS cable 2 Power cord 3 Power switch (DAT 320 only) NOTE: The power switch on the DAT 160 is on the rear panel. 3. Power up the tape drive and server Switch on the tape drive and power up the server. Watch the boot screen carefully after installation. Check to see that the new SAS tape drive is listed in the boot sequence. If there are any error or unexpected messages go back and check the SAS cabling carefully. 4 Complete the installation • Install drivers. The HP Tape driver (available on the CD-ROM or from http: www.hp.com/support) is recommended for use with Windows operating systems, but always check whether your software application requires you to use its own driver. For other operating systems patch to the latest version of the operating system and following the instructions in the patch documentation. See also the "UNIX Configuration Guide" on the CD-ROM. • Upgrade your software application to ensure it works correctly with the tape drive. When selecting the media to use with the backup application, you should select 8mm media with DAT 320 and DAT 160 tape drives. We do NOT recommend native backup applications, such as Windows Backup, because they do not support the full features of the tape drive and may cause performance problems. • HP StorageWorks Library & Tape Tools (L&TT) is the recommended diagnostic and support tool for your HP tape drive. Use it to verify installation and confirm that your tape drive is functioning correctly before you use it for backup. It is available free at www.hp.com/support/tapetools. 3 Choosing and looking after media For optimum performance and storage capacity, always use the recommended cartridges with your tape drive, and normally use only one cartridge per day. NOTE: The DAT 320 tape drive is not compatible with 4 mm DAT 72/DDS-4 media. It may only be used with DAT 320 and DAT 160 media. DDS data cartridge compatibility DDS-4 DAT 72 DAT 320 not supported not supported DAT 160 read/write (C5718A) read/write (C8010A) * Capacity assumes 2:1 compression. DAT 160 read/write (C8011A) 160 GB* read/write (C8011A) DAT 320 320 GB* read/write (Q2032A) not supported NOTE: Many tape drive and backup failures are caused by damaged or badly handled tape media. For detailed information on media care and best practice and to order online, refer to www.hp.com/go/storagemedia/dds. DDS cleaning cartridge compatibility Q2039A DAT 320 supported DAT 160 not supported C8015A not supported supported C5709A not supported not supported NOTE: DAT 320 tape drives: only use the cleaning cartridge if the Clean LED is flashing. DAT 160 tape drives: HP recommends weekly cleaning. 4 Understanding the front panel LEDs DAT 320 and DAT 160 Clean - amber • Off: the drive does not require cleaning • Flashing: the drive needs cleaning Tape - amber • Off: no fault has been detected • Flashing: the cartridge currently in the drive is faulty (damaged or unsupported). Drive - amber • Off: no fault has been detected • Flashing: the drive mechanism has detected a hardware error Ready - green • On: the drive is ready for use and there is media in the drive • Off: drive power is off or there is no media loaded • Flashing: the drive is busy DAT 320 drives only Encrypt - blue • Off: no encryption activity, encryption parameters are not loaded • On: encryption parameters loaded, drive is ready to read/write encrypted data • Flashing: reading/writing encrypted data • Fast flash (with Drive LED): encryption related error NOTE: The DAT 320 tape drive includes hardware capable of supporting data encryption and decryption. To make use of this feature you need a backup application that supports hardware encryption and DAT 320 media. For detailed information about other LED sequences and how to operate your DAT tape drive refer to the "User Guide" on the CD-ROM. Options 2 & 3 are shown overleaf These offer an alternative cabling solution for some HP ProLiant servers only