Installing a SAS tape drive in the 8231-E2B, 8231-E1C, 8231-E1D, 8231-E2C, 8231-E2D, or 8268-E1D

Use this procedure to install a serial-attached SCSI (SAS) media device.

1. Identify the system that you will be working on by using the identify the system process to turn on the system locate (blue) indicator. For more information, see Enabling enclosure indicators and Control panel LEDs.
2. Complete the prerequisite tasks. For instructions, see Before you begin.
3. Stop the system. For instructions, see Stopping a system or logical partition.
4. Place the system into the service position. For instructions, see Placing a rack-mounted model into the service position.
5. Disconnect the power source from the system by unplugging the system. For instructions, see Disconnecting the power cords.
   Note: This system might be equipped with a second power supply. Before continuing with this procedure, ensure that the power source to the system has been completely disconnected.

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6. Attach the wrist strap.
   Attention:

   • Attach a wrist strap to an unpainted metal surface of your hardware to prevent electrostatic discharge (ESD) from damaging your hardware.
   • When using a wrist strap, follow all electrical safety procedures. A wrist strap is for static control. It does not increase or decrease your risk of receiving electric shock when using or working on electrical equipment.
   • If you do not have a wrist strap, just prior to removing the product from ESD packaging and installing or replacing hardware, touch an unpainted metal surface of the system for a minimum of 5 seconds.
7. Remove the service access cover. For instructions, see Removing the service access cover from a rack-mounted model.
8. Remove the filler, if present.
9. Complete the following steps to install the SAS media device as shown in the following figure:
   1. Confirm that the bracket with tab (A) is installed in the device. This bracket is not attached with screws, clips, or other fastening devices; it is held in place by tabs and friction.
   2. Connect one end of the SAS cable (B) to the media device.
   3. Insert the other end of the cable through the media bay, into the system backplane area.
   4. Push the media device into the system until you feel the latches (A) lock in place as shown in the following figure.
   Figure 1. Installation of a SAS media device

   
10. Attach the media-device connections (C) and (D) to the system backplane as shown in the following figure.
    CAUTION:
    Ensure that you properly orient the connectors to the socket to prevent misplugging the connectors and to prevent damage to the drive and system backplane.
    Figure 2. Media cable connections

    
11. Replace the service access cover. For instructions, see Installing the service access cover on a rack-mounted 8231-E2B, 8231-E1C, 8231-E1D, 8231-E2C, 8231-E2D, or 8268-E1D system.
12. Place the system into the operating position. For instructions, see Placing the rack-mounted 8231-E2B, 8231-E1C, 8231-E1D, 8231-E2C, 8231-E2D, or 8268-E1D system into the operating position.
13. Connect the power cords to the system. For instructions, see Connecting the power cords.
14. Start the system. For instructions, see Starting the system or logical partition.
15. Verify the installed part:
    • If you replaced the part because of a failure, verify the installed part as described in Verifying a repair.
    • If you installed the part for any other reason, verify the installed part as described in Verifying the installed part.