User manual TANDBERG MSERIES FC REFERENCE

Tandberg Data FC420 Fibre Channel Bridge Quick Reference Guide explains REFERENCE QUICK how to: GUIDE up to three FC420 -- Install bridges into a Tandberg Data M2500 tape library FIBRE CHANNEL BRIDGE This Quick Reference Guide STEP 1: PREPARE FOR INSTALLATION/REPLACEMENT a. If this is a first-time installation (system upgrade), make sure you have the following system requirements: -- Point-to-point/fabric or arbitrated public or private loop topology. -- For fabric configurations, a Fibre Channel switch approved by Tandberg Data. -- Network management software package approved by Tandberg Data. -- Windows® NT 4.0 SP6 or later, Windows 2000 SP2 or later, Solaris® 7 and 8, or other operating system approved by Tandberg Data. Note: For a complete list of Tandberg Data-approved networking hardware, software, and operating systems, contact the Tandberg Data Help Desk or an authorized Tandberg Data sales representative. b. Make sure you have the tools recommended for this procedure: -- #1 Phillips® screwdriver. -- Flat-blade screwdriver. c. Take precautions to prevent electrostatic discharge (ESD). These precautions include: -- Wearing a properly grounded antistatic wrist strap. -- Wearing other antistatic apparel (smock, footwear, etc.). -- Keeping the FC420 Fibre bridge in its antistatic packaging until you are ready to configure and install it. Caution: Failure to take adequate antistatic precautions may result in damage to the FC420 bridge or other library components. -- Replace an FC420 bridge For your convenience, these tasks have been integrated in this document into one easy-tofollow procedure. As you perform the procedure, watch for instructions that specifically address a first-time installation or field replacement. The Tandberg Data Web site (www.tandberg Data.com) also has a complete set of M2500 documents in PDF format. Note: Adobe Acrobat Reader software is required to view and print these documents. You can download a free copy of Adobe Acrobat Reader software at www.adobe.com. STEP 2: INSTALL FC420 BRIDGE(S) a. Turn off the library. b. To install/replace the first FC420 bridge, loosen the captive screws securing the primary electronics module, and then slide the module out using the handle. c. If you are installing/replacing a second or third FC420 bridge, remove the six screws that secure the auxiliary electronics module to the library back panel. Save the screws. d. Prepare the expansion slot(s) required for the installation. If this is a first-time installation, remove the hold-down clamp from the top of the primary electronics module. Save this clamp for reinstallation later. Also remove the cover plate from each slot required for the installation. If desired, save the cover plate(s) for future use. Auxiliary electronics module SCSI adapter Captive screws Slot for the first FC420 bridge Primary electronics module Handle Slots for additional FC420 bridges Mounting screws (6 total; 3 per side M-2500 Library Back Panel If you are replacing an FC420 bridge, note the location of all cable connections, and then remove all cables from the defective FC420. Then, remove and set aside the hold-down clamp. Finally, remove the screws that secure the FC420 to the card cage and lift the FC420 out of the library expansion slot. Save the hold-down clamp for reinstallation. e. Insert the FC420 bridge(s) into the expansion slot(s) prepared in step 2d. Press down gently on the card edge until each card is securely seated. f. Repeat step 2e until all FC420 bridges have been installed. g. Secure each FC420 bridge to the electronics module frame using the screws provided. h. To secure the primary electronics module, reattach the hold-down clamp and then slide the module back into the library, securing it by tightening the captive screws. i. To secure the auxiliary electronics module, insert the module into the library and secure it to the back panel using the six screws removed in step 2c. STEP 3: CABLING THE FC420 BRIDGE(S) Each FC420 Bridge has 2 SCSI ports and 1 Fibre Channel port. Follow these guidelines to establish SCSI and Fibre cabling: -- The FC420 bridge can accommodate up to four DLT8000 tape drives per SCSI port, up to two SDLT or LTO tapes drives per port when the bridge is set for 2 GB data transfers, and only one SDLT or LTO tape drive per port when the bridge is set for 1 GB data transfers. To maximize data throughput, reduce the number of tape drives per FC420 SCSI port. -- The open connector on each drive must be terminated. -- Because of the physical characteristics of the SCSI cable connectors, attach a SCSI cable from the upper SCSI port on the SCSI controller in the primary electronics module to a SCSI connector on drive 1 first, and then attach a SCSI cable from SCSI port 0 on the FC420 Bridge (the left VHDCI connector) to the lower SCSI port on the library SCSI controller. -- To ensure access to the library robot, all Fibre Channel cables from the library should connect to a switch or similar device serving the storage area network (SAN). For complete cabling instructions, refer to the Tandberg Data FC420 Bridge Option User's Guide (PN T6423053). STEP 4: CONFIGURE FC420 BRIDGE FIRMWARE A command-line interface (CLI) is available to assist with FC420 Bridge configuration and maintenance as well as system diagnostics. Specifically, the CLI can be used to do the following: -- Configure the Ethernet, Fibre Channel, and SCSI ports -- Create device maps -- Obtain FC420 Bridge status information -- Log FC420 Bridge events -- Report SCSI and Fibre Channel device information For complete configuration instructions, refer to the Tandberg Data FC420 Bridge Option User's Guide (PN T6423053). STEP 5: RETURN THE DEFECTIVE BRIDGE If you replaced an FC420 Bridge, the defective bridge must be returned to Tandberg Data within three business days of receiving the new FC420 Bridge. NOTE: If this is a first-time installation, this step is not necessary and may be skipped. To return the defective bridge: a. Locate the bill of lading shipped with the field-replaceable unit (FRU). The bill of lading should list Tandberg Data's shipping address and a unique return-material authorization (RMA) number. If you cannot find the shipping address or RMA number, contact Tandberg Data to obtain them. b. Place the defective bridge in the FRU Kit packaging. c. Seal the packaging properly and place it in a new shipping container. d. Address the shipping container using the shipping address on the bill of lading. Be sure to write the RMA number on the shipping container. e. Ship the defective bridge. Tandberg Data GmbH Feldstr. 81, D-44141 Dortmund Germany. Tel: +49 231 5436 0 Fax: +49 231 5436 111 Tandberg Data ASA KjelsÂsveien 161 P.O. Box 134 KjelsÂs N-0411 Oslo Norway Tel: +47 22 18 90 90 Fax: +47 22 18 95 50 Tandberg Data S.A.S. 16/18 Ave. Morane-Saulnier F-78941 VÈlizy Cedex France Tel: +33 1 39 26 01 01 Fax: +33 1 34 65 02 89 Tandberg Data (Asia) Pte. Ltd., 801 Lorong 7 Toa Payoh #02-00 Singapore 319319 Tel: +65 259 9330 Fax: +65 258 1702 Tandberg Data (Japan) Inc. Shinkawa-nittei Annex Bldg., 7th floor, 22-4 Shinkawa 1-chome, Chuo-ku Tokyo 104-0033 Japan Tel: +81 3 5566 2871 Fax: +81 3 5566 2875 Copyright 2002 Quantum Corporation. All rights reserved. ATL Tape Libraries is a trademark of Quantum Corporation registered in the U.S.A and other countries. Products mentioned herein are for identification purposes only and may be registered trademarks or trademarks of their respective companies. All other brand names or trademarks are the property of their respective owners. PN T6473054-01, Ver. 1, Rel. 0 6207947-02sN 01