SAS Tape Drive to NBU Appliance

[Sanya]

Hi,

I would like to check if we can connect a SAS tape drive to NBU5230 Appliance?

Thanks!

[Marianne · Accepted solution]

The 5230 does not have a SAS interface. See the last page of the datasheet: 
http://www.symantec.com/content/en/us/enterprise/fact_sheets/b-netbackup_appliance_5230_DS_21273484-...

Fibre only...

[Mark_Solutions]

You may see SAS ports on the back but they are for additional disk shelves only

SAS tape drives are not supported

I did see someone who got one to work via the SAS port but after spending that much on an appliance it is not worth risking your warranty / support and doing it

As Marianne says ... fibre only