HP StoreEver LTO Ultrium Tape Blades User Manual

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Power on the blade server for approximately 3 seconds then power off. This will reset the Tape
Blade. Immediately hold down the eject button on the tape drive to invoke OBDR. Release the
button as soon as the Ready LED on the front panel flashes in the OBDR sequence. This is a
repeated flashing pattern. Once the Tape Blade is in OBDR mode, power on the blade server
again.

Figure 25 Keeping eject button pressed down, power on in OBDR mode

Keyboard shortcut for HP ProLiant servers

There is no need to press the Eject button. Just power on your server and press the [F8] function
key during the Power On Self Test (POST). This invokes OBDR to restore your system. For more
information and specific instructions please refer to our World Wide Web site at

http://

www.hp.com/go/obdr

NOTE:

The firmware for the embedded SC44Ge HBA may need to be upgraded to the latest version in
order to take advantage of this feature.

Follow the on-screen instructions to restore your system. Once the operating system has been
restored and rebooted, you may remove the backup cartridge.

Tape Blade