HP StoreEver LTO Ultrium Tape Blades - Manual (Page 21)

3 Installing an HP StorageWorks Tape Blade
In this chapter:
• “ Before you start ” on page 21
• “ Installation with a half-height partner server blade ” on page 22
• “ Installation with a full-height partner server blade ” on page 27
• “ Powering the Tape Blade on and off ” on page 33
Before you start
These installation instructions assume you have already:
1. Installed and configured an HP BladeSystem c-Class enclosure. It must be running the correct
firmware for it to support the Tape Blade. Firmware version 1.3 or later is required when installing
in a c7000 enclosure. In a c3000 enclosure all versions of the firmware support the HP
StorageWorks Tape Blade. For the best reliability, performance and new features update to the
most recent version of the firmware.
2. Installed the partner server blade. It must be powered off before you install the Tape Blade. We
recommend that you use the Shutdown command on the partner server blade to do this.
3. Installed any device bay dividers as recommended in the documentation provided with the c-Class
enclosure.
NOTE:
The most current documentation for HP BladeSystem components is available at the HP website
(
http://www.hp.com/go/bladesystem/documentation ).
You need one half-height device bay in which to install the HP StorageWorks Ultrium Tape Blade.
The Tape Blade may be used with a half-height or a full-height server blade and must be installed
next to the partner server blade.
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