install LTO-8 TAPE DRIVE ON DELL TL2000 POWER VALUTE LIBRARY

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Hello guys ,   hope everything is fine i would like to ask about compatibility issue regarding IBM LTO-8 HH SAS TL2000-TL4000 - DW6GF if i install it on dell power valute TL2000 tape library . i will buy the tape drive from Ebay and it shown in the photos attached that the sas interface port in the tape drive is 6GB port while the recommendation from dell that this tape drive support only 12 GB sas card and cable .  so iam confused to purchase and need help to make this issue clear before purchasing .    so this is the Tape drive model and part number IBM LTO-8 HH SAS TL2000-TL4000 - DW6GF I would like to know what SAS NETWORK CARD shall i purchase to be compatible with this tape drive considering that i will install this card on the server that will manage the tape drive using (VERITAS backup exec ) also based on the card what is the type of cable shall i purchase to establish the connection between the take drive interface port and the recommended SAS CARD . i will appreciate if you provide me also with the part numbers of both the SAS CARD & the SAS CABLE

DELL-Sam L · Answer

Hello raoofsamy90,

You will need to get a 12gb sas card and cable to connect the drive to your host. Here is the link to the support matrix & on page 9 it list out the supported sas cards for an LTO8 drive. https://dell.to/31axQbB

raoofsamy90 · Answer

Thanks a lot Dear For the valuable information could you provide me with SAS cable part no or I will mention the one I found just to confirm its the right one for this solution .as there is many types between Mini SAS .

12G SAS HD Cable SFF-8644

https://www.etb-tech.com/dell-sff-8644-to-sff-8644-mini-sas-hd-cable-2m-gyk61.html

like this one for example of course if you got a link from Dell it will be better but I didn't find any except this one on Dell and don't know if it work for my scenario or its something else as they say mini SAS .

https://www.dell.com/en-us/shop/12gb-hd-mini-sas-cable-2m/apd/470-abdr/storage-drives-media

DiegoLopez · Answer

Hello @raoofsamy90

Ok, so the first link is for ASSY HD Mini-SAS Cable, 2 Meter, (12 GB) (Dell Part Number: GYK61) but does not seem compatible with the TL2000.

The second link is for PowerVault MD1400, MD1420; Storage SC400, SC420.

Regards.

raoofsamy90 · Answer

what about this one from one side i 'll attach it to 12 GB sas cable and from the other side TL2000 LT0-8  https://www.amazon.com/10Gtek-External-SFF-8644-0-5-Meter-1-64ft/dp/B01KH9OHWU?th=1

DiegoLopez · Answer

I am afraid there is not Dell Part Number on that one.Let me check, I will reply back to you soon. Regards.

DiegoLopez · Answer

Hello again @raoofsamy90, Just to be sure, where do you need to connect this TL2000? Are you using a PowerEdge Server? Which model? Regards.

raoofsamy90 · Answer

Dear Diego , yes i will connect it to dell power edge R 210  is there is any concern regarding this model .

DiegoLopez · Answer

The HBA SAS card for your PwoerEdge R210 is Dell Part Number: 12DNW

Here are the references of the cable: 12gbs to 6Gbps

Part : YJXMR (ASSY,CBL,SAS,HD2MINI,EXT,2M)

Description: External HD2Mini SAS Cable, 2 Meters (6GB SAS) low profile

Alternatives :

Sub: 5J89T - External HD2Mini SAS Cable, 0.5 Meters (6GB SAS)

Sub: FDPNX - External HD2Mini SAS Cable, 5 Meters (6GB SAS)

Regards.

PowerVault

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