Supplied cable, Cables for the sas internal tape drive – HP StoreEver DAT Tape Drives User Manual

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4. Unused second branch on supplied cable

1. Mini-SAS connector to server

5. Tie wrap

2. SAS connector to tape drive

6. Cover on unused SAS connector

3. Power connector to server's power supply

Figure 3 Supplied cable

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.

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If the host SAS controller has a mini-SAS connector, the supplied cable may be used to connect
the tape drive.

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If it has an Infiniband-style connector, you must purchase a different cable.

NOTE:

All non-HP servers require a dedicated HBA.

Table 5 Cables for the SAS internal tape drive

Cable required

Connector type

HP SAS cable (Part number AP747A)

To a dedicated HBA (recommended installation)

HP SAS Infiniband split cable (Part number
406594–002)

To an internal Infiniband-style SAS connector

HP Mini-SAS split cable (Part number AP747A)

To an internal Mini-SAS connector

Installing an internal DAT tape drive