DLT VS80 Tape Drive Reference Guide

External Tape Drive Installation
22 DLT VS80 Tape Drive Reference Guide
Connecting a Single Drive
If the selected server does not already have an LVD/SE SCSI host adapter
installed, install one now.
To connect the SCSI and power cables:
1. Shut down the operating system and power off the selected server. Turn off all
attached peripherals such as printers and other SCSI devices. Remove the
power cable from the host server and all attached peripherals.
Caution: Failure to follow these instructions could result in damage to the DLT
VS80 tape drive or other devices.
2. Remove the SCSI cable from the accessories package and locate the external
SCSI port on the rear of the server.
Note: The SCSI cable included with the DLT VS80 tape drive allows connection to a
68-pin VHDCI HBA, which will accommodate most servers. If your HBA does not have
a 68-pin VHDCI connector, you will need to purchase a separate cable. Refer to the
Quick Specs at
http://www.hp.com for cable option part numbers.
Note: Your server may differ from the following illustrations; refer to the documentation
included with your server.