Mounting bay, Table 2 power requirements, Mounting hardware – HP StoreEver DAT Tape Drives User Manual
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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:
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
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Learn about your product
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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