https://community.hpe.com/t5/hpe-storeever-tape-storage/sas-autoloader/m-p/4608254#M25469 The SAS autoloader is recommended for connecting only to one host. The 1/8 G2 Tape Autoloader has only been tested as a direct attach SCSI/SAS device. The SAS Expander cable might be for a SAS drive mounted in a rackmount kit. <BR /><BR />Following is a transcript from the getting started guide ::<BR />SAS signal rates require clean connections with a minimum number of connections between the HBA and the Autoloader. Do not use adapters or converters between the HBA and the Autoloader. HP recommends a<BR />maximum SAS cable length of six meters.<BR /><BR />Link to getting started guide :: <A href="http://bizsupport1.austin.hp.com/bc/docs/support/SupportManual/c01482928/c01482928.pdf" target="_blank">http://bizsupport1.austin.hp.com/bc/docs/support/SupportManual/c01482928/c01482928.pdf</A> Mon, 29 Mar 2010 04:02:46 GMT Ganz 2010-03-29T04:02:46Z https://community.hpe.com/t5/hpe-storeever-tape-storage/sas-autoloader/m-p/4608253#M25468 Hi , I am usning SAS autoloader. I am already conneceted one server to this autoloader. Now I want to connect one more server to this autoloader. I have seen one SAS fanout cable in the autoloader document. Is it possible to connect the 2 servers to the autoloader at a time. Sun, 28 Mar 2010 09:28:10 GMT https://community.hpe.com/t5/hpe-storeever-tape-storage/sas-autoloader/m-p/4608253#M25468 MAH_2 2010-03-28T09:28:10Z https://community.hpe.com/t5/hpe-storeever-tape-storage/sas-autoloader/m-p/4608254#M25469 The SAS autoloader is recommended for connecting only to one host. The 1/8 G2 Tape Autoloader has only been tested as a direct attach SCSI/SAS device. The SAS Expander cable might be for a SAS drive mounted in a rackmount kit. <BR /><BR />Following is a transcript from the getting started guide ::<BR />SAS signal rates require clean connections with a minimum number of connections between the HBA and the Autoloader. Do not use adapters or converters between the HBA and the Autoloader. HP recommends a<BR />maximum SAS cable length of six meters.<BR /><BR />Link to getting started guide :: <A href="http://bizsupport1.austin.hp.com/bc/docs/support/SupportManual/c01482928/c01482928.pdf" target="_blank">http://bizsupport1.austin.hp.com/bc/docs/support/SupportManual/c01482928/c01482928.pdf</A> Mon, 29 Mar 2010 04:02:46 GMT https://community.hpe.com/t5/hpe-storeever-tape-storage/sas-autoloader/m-p/4608254#M25469 Ganz 2010-03-29T04:02:46Z