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HP StorageWorksRDX Removable Disk Backup SystemUser GuidePart number: 484933–001First edition: June 2008

10About this guide

1 Before you star tIn this chapter:• “Overview” on page 11• “Which o perating systems are supported?”onpage11• “HowdoIconnectthedrivetomyserver?” on p

For internal drives, the USB 2.0 connection is via an internal port on the server’s system bo ard, whichmay be a standard Type A connector or a 4–pin

2InstallinganinternalRDXRemovable Disk Backup SystemIf you are installing an external RDX Removable Disk Backup System, please refer to“Installing an

3. Remove the c over and front panel from the server, as detailed in your server’s documentation.As you work inside the server, you may have to discon

• Mounting screws: Other HP ProLiant server models, such as M L350 and ML370, require the useof special locating screws with no mounting rail. Use a T

Connect cables to the serverDecide which USB cable to useLook at the diagram on the inside of the side panel of the server to establish whether the se

Figure 5 Conn ect ing to a standard US B port• If your server has a special USB port, use the supplied, special USB cable, as illustrated inFigure 6 o

2. Attach a spare power cable from the server’s internal power supply to the power connector.1 and 4. power cable 3. RDX Removable Disk Backup System2

Mounting hardware used (HP ProLiant)Ensure that you use the correct mounting rails or locating screws, as described in“Attach mounting hardware” on pa

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20Installing an internal RDX Removable Disk Backup System

3 Ins talling an external RDXRemovable Disk Backup SystemIf you are installing an internal RDX Removable Disk Backup System, please refer to“Installin

1. Plug the Type B (square) connector on the USB cable into the socket on the back of the RDXRemovable Disk Backup System and connect the Type A (flat)

4 Operating your RDX RemovableDisk Backup SystemIn this chapter:•“Install the RDX utility” on page 23•“Front panel” on page 23• “Media” on page 24•“Lo

1. cartridge activity LED2. eject button / power LED3. emergency reset holeFigure 11 Front panelNOTE:On the internal model, the Eject button is to the

Loading and unloadingInserting cartridges1. Insert a cartridge into the unit with the keyed corner facing the upper left corner of the RDXRemovable Di

Unload using theeject button1. Press the Eject button on the front panel.1. cartridge activity LED 2. eject buttonFigure 13 Ej ecting a cartrid geNOTE

5 TroubleshootingIn this chapter:•“General Procedure”onpage27•“Using the RDX utility for diagnostics ”onpage30•“Understanding the LEDs”onpage28•“Emerg

2. If the problem persists, check the environmental conditions against the specified limits (refer tohttp://www.hp.com). Perhaps move the drive to a mo

Power LEDTable 3 Power LEDLED Status Mea ningAction requiredOFFNo powerCheck the power cable connection and replace the cableif necessary. You can use

ContentsAboutthisguide ... 7Intendedaudience... 7Relateddocumentation...

Cartridge Activity LEDTable 4 Cartridge LEDLED Status MeaningAction requiredOFFNot readyThe cartridge is not inserted correctly or the unit has nopowe

2. Insert a large straightened paper clip (or similar o bject) into the Emergency Eject Hole (see“Front panel with LEDs” on page 28). Do not insert th

1. Make sure you are using the latest BIOS for your system by checking http://www.hp.com/support2. Disable USB boot in the B IOS and retry.3. Attempt

6 Repla cing an in ternal RDXRemovable Disk Backup SystemIn this chapter:•“To disconnect your RDX Removable Disk Backup System” on page 33•“To reconne

34Replacing a n internal R DX Removable Disk Backup System

7USBConfiguration GuideIn this chapter:•“USB in HP Storage Works devices”onpage35•“USB terminology”onpage35•“Setting up a USB network” on page 36•“USB

The transfer speed capabilities of a device are often referred to by the USB specification revision in whichthe transfer rate was defined. Therefore a U

In dexAattach mounting hardwareinternal drive,14audience,7Bbackup software problems,27boot fails,31buttonsEject,25Unload,26Ccartridge,24handling,24loa

Mmedia,24mounting requirements,12Ooperating systems,11operating your drive,23Pperformance,31power LED,29power requirements,12prepare mounting bayinter

Unloadusingtheejectbutton ... 26Removingpowerfromtheunit... 265Troubleshooting . . ...

Figures1FrontviewoftheRDXRemovableDiskBackupSystem ... 112Removing coverfromtypicalserver ... 143InstallingRDXRemova

Tables1 Documentconventions... 72 Powerrequirements... 123 PowerLED...

About this guideThis guide provides information about:• Installing the HP StorageWorks RDX Removable Disk Backup System• Using the H P StorageWorks RD

CAUTION:Indicates that failure to follow directions could result in damage to equipment or data.IMPORTANT:Provides clarifying information or specific i

HP websitesFor additional information, see the following HP websites:•http://www.hp.com•http://www.hp.com/go/storage•http://www.hp.com/ser vice_locato