Which operating systems are supported, Do you have the correct sas cable, Internal drives – HP StoreEver DAT Tape Drives User Manual
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4. Ready LED
1. Clean LED
5. Eject button
2. Tape LED
3. Drive LED
Figure 2 Front view of HP StorageWorks DAT 160 tape drive
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Which operating systems are supported?
HP StorageWorks DAT drives can be connected to servers running under Windows®, Linux and other
major operating systems. Refer to the HP StorageWorks Tape Software Compatibility topic on our
World Wide Web site,
, for the most recent information about the
operating system versions that are supported.
Do you have the correct SAS cable?
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
IMPORTANT:
Cable purchasing and installation decisions require a clear understanding of your server's current
SAS configuration. Always refer to the QuickSpecs also available from
for supported cabling options.
Internal drives
The cable supplied with the tape drive is suitable for connecting to a dedicated HBA.
An alternative option for HP ProLiant servers is to connect to the server's SAS controller.
Before you start
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