HP StorageWorks DAT Internal Autoloader Getting Started Guide

Step 5: Attach mounting hardware

If your server requires special rails or other hardware to install the autoloader, mount them on

the autoloader in this step.

If your server does not require special mounting hardware, proceed to “Step 6: Attach Y-

cable and install drive” on page 21 now.

HP ProLiant servers

Different models of server require different mounting methods.

• Some HP ProLiant servers require mounting rails. These may be metal or plastic rails

attached to the server's drive bay filler panel. Metal rails and screw kits suitable for some

legacy ProLiant server models may be shipped with your autoloader but these are being

phased out. The rails are attached to the autoloader with M3 screws.

• Other HP ProLiant server models only require the use of special locating screws with no

mounting rail, and the server may incorporate a locking mechanism to hold the autoloader

in place. See “Step 8: Secure the autoloader” on page 25.

Please check your HP ProLiant server documentation to ascertain the correct method of

mounting, and to check whether mounting hardware is provided with the server.

1 Attach the appropriate mounting hardware.

• Attach metal rails to the autoloader, as shown in figure 7. Note that the screws locate

through the upper of each pair of holes on the rails. Ensure that you use the M3 screws

provided. Using longer screws may cause damage.

• Where plastic rails are provided with the server, attach these rails to the autoloader using

the M3 screws supplied with the plastic rails. Ensure you do use M3 screws - the rails may

be attached to the filler panel by screws of a different thread/size type and these should not

be used. If in doubt, refer to your HP ProLiant server documentation.

Note If mounting hardware is supplied with your autoloader it may not be exactly the same as

shown in the illustration.

Other servers

1 Attach the appropriate mounting hardware. Refer to the manufacturer’s documentation for

instructions.

• If you are installing on a server that requires a tray, place the autoloader in the tray.

• If you are installing in a server that requires mounting rails, fasten the rails to the autoloader.

• Some servers have snap-on mounting rails attached to the filler panel. These can be removed

and attached to the autoloader with screws.

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