Dell PowerVault ML6000 User Manual
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Chapter 12 Installing, Removing, and Replacing
Cabling the Library
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1
If your library is larger than 14U, install it in a rack. See
on page 333 for instructions. The instructions
include procedures for removing and replacing tape drives.
2
Connect the SCSI cables to the tape drives. There are two
recommended ways to cable SCSI tape drives: one tape drive per
SCSI bus or two tape drives per SCSI bus (see
To connect one tape drive per SCSI bus:
a
Use a SCSI cable to connect the bottom port of the tape drive to
your host.
b
Use a SCSI terminator to terminate the top port of the tape drive.
To connect two tape drives per SCSI bus:
a
Connect one end of the SCSI cable to the top SCSI port of the
bottom tape drive. Then connect the other end of the cable to the
bottom SCSI port of the tape drive above. The SCSI cable
connecting the two tape drives should be at least 30 cm in length.
b
Use another SCSI cable to connect the bottom tape drive of the
SCSI bus to your host.
c
Use a SCSI terminator to terminate the top tape drive of the SCSI
bus.
Note:
To avoid possible performance issues, do not connect
more than two SCSI drives per SCSI bus.
Caution:
The library supports a maximum cable length of 12
meters (including internal wiring) for Ultra 160 SCSI
and Ultra 320 SCSI cables.