Installation with a full-height partner, Server blade – HP StoreEver LTO Ultrium Tape Blades User Manual
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Install the Tape Blade, ensuring that it is in the correct orientation: in a c7000 enclosure the latch
is at the bottom of the blade assembly, as illustrated; in a horizontal orientation in a c3000
enclosure it is to the right of the Tape Blade. Carefully push the Tape Blade into the device bay
(1) and push the latch in (2) to secure the blade in position.
CAUTION:
Take care as you push the blade into position. Do not press directly on the cassette door,
because this may damage it.
Figure 9 Installing the Tape Blade, partnered with a half-height server blade
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6.
Now go to “
Powering the Tape Blade on and off
Installation with a full-height partner server blade
If you are installing with a half-height partner server blade, refer to “
Installation with a half-height
When partnering the Tape Blade with a full-height server blade, an HP PCI Express Mezzanine
Pass-Thru Card is required (option kit part number: 431643-B21). The Mezzanine Card must be
installed in mezzanine 3 connector in the server blade. The exact location of this connector varies
according to the model of server blade. Please refer to the schematic on the server blade's panel or
the server blade documentation for detailed instructions on installing the Mezzanine Card.
NOTE:
The partner server blade must be installed and powered down before you install the Tape Blade. The
general guidelines provided in this section are correct for the majority of server blades. However,
there are a few exceptions that allow different location pairings. Always refer to the documentation
that ships with the server blade or the QuickSpecs o
for the most up-to-date
information.
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