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Mounting bay, Table 2 power requirements, Mounting hardware – HP StoreEver DAT Tape Drives User Manual

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HP StorageWorks DAT Tape Drives User Guide

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What are the mounting requirements for an internal tape drive?

Mounting bay

You need one industry-standard, 5¼-inch, half-height bay in which to install the

HP StorageWorks DAT tape drive. Power requirements are:

Mounting hardware

For many servers, no mounting tray or rails are required. Devices simply slide into the server’s

chassis and are fixed with screws. Other servers have built-in trays or rails.
Rail kits for a number of industry-standard servers may be available. For more details refer to:

www.hp.com/go/connect

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Some servers use non-standard mounting rails and do not include spares. If this is the case with your

system, you will have to order these accessories from the server manufacturer before you can install

the tape drive.

Using the HP StorageWorks Tape CD-ROM

The HP StorageWorks Tape CD-ROM is a central source of information about your tape drive with

utilities for getting the best performance from your tape drive.
Use the HP StorageWorks Tape CD-ROM to check installation, as described in this guide, and to

verify and troubleshoot performance after installation. It helps you to:

Install your product, which includes access to drivers, an installation check, and performance

information and tools

Learn about your product

Register your product

Buy media online

Troubleshoot with HP Library & Tape Tools.

Table 2

Power requirements

Voltage

Typical Current

Maximum Current

5 V

3.5 A

4.0 A

12 V

0.3 A

1.7 A