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HP SureStore
Fibre Channel SCSI Bridge 2100 ER
User Guide
Edition 3
Part Number C6340-90003
February 2000
Printed in: Greeley, CO USA
© Copyright 2000 Hewlett-Packard Company
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Notice This document contains information that is protected by copyright. All rights are reserved. No part of this document may be photocopied, reproduced, or translated to another language. The information contained in this document is subject to change without notice. See Appendix C for important safety and regulatory information. Warranty HP PRODUCT: HP SureStore 2100 ER SCSI Fibre Channel Bridge C6340F DURATION OF LIMITED WARRANTY: Two Years 1. HP warrants HP hardware, accessories, and
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5. The warranty period begins on the date of delivery or on the date of installation if installed by HP. If customer schedules or delays HP installation more than 30 days after delivery, warranty begins on the 31st day from delivery. 6. Warranty does not apply to defects resulting from (a) improper or inadequate maintenance or calibration, (b) software, interfacing, parts or supplies not supplied by HP, (c) unauthorized modification or misuse, (d) operation outside of the published environ
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Printing History This guide is the first edition of all included material. The guide printing date and part number indicate the current edition. The printing date changes when a new edition is printed. (Minor corrections and updates incorporated at reprint do not change this date.) Edition 1: July 1998 Edition 2: December 1998: Added textual enhancements and revised illustrations Edition 3: February 2000: Added references to magneto-optical devices and revised illustrations iv
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Typographical Conventions The following typographical conventions are used in this guide: Italic font: Denotes important information. KEYCAP : Denotes keystrokes. Computer Output: Denotes information displayed in the control panel and screen menu items that you select. WARNING Warnings call attention to a procedure or practice that could result in personal injury if not correctly performed. Do not proceed until you fully understand and meet the required conditions. CAUTION Cautions call atte
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In This Guide In this guide, the following areas are described: Chapter 1 Introduction: Contents of the parts kit, supported products, environmental requirements for the Fibre Bridge, and sample configurations. Chapter 2 Setting Up the Fibre Bridge: How to install the Fibre Bridge, including rackmounting and cabling. Chapter 3 Operating the Fibre Bridge: The Fibre Bridge start sequence, default settings (and how to change them), and verification of the system setup. Chapter 4 Troubleshooti
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Table of Contents Contents 1. Introduction Chapter Overview ....................................................................... 1-2 Fibre Bridge Components and Supported Products.................... 1-3 Product Components.............................................................. 1-3 Supported Products ................................................................ 1-5 Choosing a Location ................................................................... 1-6 Physical Specifications ....
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Contents Making Configuration Changes.................................................. 3-9 Reconfigure the Fibre Channel Address................................ 3-11 Change the Trace Settings ....................................................3-13 Fibre Channel to SCSI Mapping Configuration .................... 3-14 4. Troubleshooting Guide Chapter Overview ....................................................................... 4-2 Troubleshooting ..............................................
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Table of Contents Contents HP FIRST/QUICK FAX Faxback Services........................... B-5 Electronic Support Services................................................... B-8 Customer Care Centers .......................................................... B-9 Telephone Support After Warranty ....................................... B-11 C. Safety and Regulatory Information Chapter Overview ....................................................................... C-2 CDRH Regulations (USA Only)..
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Table of Tables Tables Table 1-1. Supplied Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3 Table 1-2. Supported Products . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-5 Table 1-3. Physical Specifications of the Fibre Bridge . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-6 Table 1-4. Location Criteria . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-6 Table 2-1. Assembly Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-3 Tab
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Table of Figures Figures Figure 1-1. Sample Fibre Channel Configuration—Basic. . . . . . . . . . . 1-7 Figure 1-2. Sample Fibre Channel Configuration— Minimum Expansion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-8 Figure 1-3. Sample Fibre Channel Configuration— Maximum Expansion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-9 Figure 2-1. Assembling L-brackets to the Fibre Bridge . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-4 Figure 2-2. Mount the
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Introduction 1 Introduction 1-1
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Introduction Chapter Overview Chapter Overview This chapter provides the following information: Fibre Bridge Components and Supported Products Choosing a Location Fibre Channel Configurations 1-2 Chapter 1
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Introduction Introduction Fibre Bridge Components and Supported Products Fibre Bridge Components and Supported Products This section includes a list of all parts supplied with the Fibre Bridge, products that Hewlett-Packard supports for use with the Fibre Bridge, environmental considerations, and sample system configurations. Product Components Table 1-1 lists the parts that are supplied with the Fibre Bridge. Table 1-1 Supplied Components Item Quantity Description Feet 4 Rubber pads for bott
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Introduction Fibre Bridge Components and Supported Products Item Quantity Description SCSI Cables 2 Two Single-ended, 2 meter (for Digitial Linear Tape length - 68 pin high density. libraries) SCSI Cable 2 Two Single-ended, 2 meter (for Magneto-Optical length - 50-to-68 pin, high libraries) density. Serial Cable 1 RJ-11 to RJ-11 cable, included for troubleshooting and reconfiguration purposes only. SW Optical FC Cable 1 Short Wave Optical Fibre Channel Cable, 16 meter length. SW Optical
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Introduction Introduction Fibre Bridge Components and Supported Products Supported Products Table 1-2 shows the products that Hewlett-Packard supports for connection with the Fibre Bridge: Table 1-2 Supported Products Product Description HP DLT libraries and autoloaders Library models are subject to with single-ended SCSI change. Consult with your sales interfaces representative. HP magneto-optical (MO) Library models are subject to libraries with single-ended SCSI change. Consult with your
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Introduction Choosing a Location Choosing a Location Physical Specifications The Fibre Bridge is designed for rackmounting. The unit can be mounted in most standard 19-inch rack configurations. The physical characteristics are as follows: Table 1-3 Physical Specifications of the Fibre Bridge Height 1.7 inches (4.2 cm) Width 16.9 inches (42.9 cm) Depth 9 inches (22.8 cm) Physical package Approximately 8 pounds (3.6 kg) weight Environmental Specifications Choose a location that meets the followi
