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HP SureStore Fibre Channel SCSI Bridge 2100 ER - (English) User's Guide - Page 2
... in material and workmanship when properly installed and used. If HP receives notice of such defects during the warranty period, HP will replace software media that does not execute its programming instructions due to such defects.
3. HP does not warrant that the operation of HP products will be uninterrupted or error free. If HP is unable, within a reasonable time...
HP SureStore Fibre Channel SCSI Bridge 2100 ER - (English) User's Guide - Page 3
... 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 SureStore Fibre Channel SCSI Bridge 2100 ER - (English) User's Guide - Page 4
.... 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...
HP SureStore Fibre Channel SCSI Bridge 2100 ER - (English) User's Guide - Page 6
..., default settings (and how to change them), and verification of the system setup.
Chapter 4
Troubleshooting Guide: Possible start sequence errors, instructions for starting diagnostic procedures, and how to proceed.
Appendix A
Fibre Channel Overview: Background information about the Fibre environment, including specifics relating to the Fibre Bridge.
Appendix B
Support and Customer Service...
HP SureStore Fibre Channel SCSI Bridge 2100 ER - (English) User's Guide - Page 7
... Cables 2-6 Fibre Bridge Connection, Basic Configuration Example
(DLT and MO Libraries 2-6 Fibre Bridge Connection, Expanded Configuration Example
(DLT libraries only 2-8 Optical Fibre Channel Cable Options 2-11
3. Operating the Fibre Bridge
Chapter Overview 3-2 Powering on the System 3-3 Changing the Default Settings 3-5
Connecting the Serial Cable 3-5 Serial Port Setup 3-7 Serial Port...
HP SureStore Fibre Channel SCSI Bridge 2100 ER - (English) User's Guide - Page 17
... with the Fibre Bridge. Supplied Components
Feet
Item
Fibre Channel SCSI Bridge 2100 ER User Guide CD-ROM
Filler Panel Decal
French Statement
HP SureStore Fibre Channel SCSI Bridge 2100 ER Rackmount Hardware
Quantity
Description
4
Rubber pads for bottom of
Fibre Bridge. (Not required
for rackmount installation.)
1
User Guide in English,
French, German, and
Japanese.
CD also contains...
HP SureStore Fibre Channel SCSI Bridge 2100 ER - (English) User's Guide - Page 18
Introduction Fibre Bridge Components and Supported Products
Item
Quantity
Description
SCSI Cables
2
(for Digitial Linear Tape
libraries)
SCSI Cable
2
(for Magneto-Optical
libraries)
Serial Cable
1
SW Optical FC Cable
1
SW Optical GBIC
2
Terminator
2
Two Single-ended, 2 meter length - 68 pin high density.
Two Single-ended, 2 meter length - 50-to-68 pin, high density.
RJ-11 to ...
HP SureStore Fibre Channel SCSI Bridge 2100 ER - (English) User's Guide - Page 26
Setting Up the Fibre Bridge Chapter Overview
Chapter Overview
This chapter provides instructions on completing the following setup procedures: • Mounting the Fibre Bridge in a Rack • Installing Cables
2- 2
Chapter 2
HP SureStore Fibre Channel SCSI Bridge 2100 ER - (English) User's Guide - Page 27
...Bridge
NOTE Table 2-1
Setting Up the Fibre ...mounted in a fixed position, near the back of a rack.
All connections and user displays are located on the back of the Fibre Bridge. Consequently, mount toward the back of... to L-brackets.
Six (6) 10x32 screws and six (6) clip nuts for installing the Fibre Bridge (with L-brackets attached) into a rack.
Decal for filler panel, provided by customer (supplied...
HP SureStore Fibre Channel SCSI Bridge 2100 ER - (English) User's Guide - Page 39
... Channel Host Bus Adapter (HBA) within a host computer. In expanded configurations (DLT libraries only), the Fibre Bridge may be connected to either a Fibre Channel HBA or a Fibre Channel hub. The Fibre Bridge is set up to support an HP single-ended SCSI library on a Fibre Channel arbitrated loop. Use the following sequence when powering on the system:
Powering on each device in...
HP SureStore Fibre Channel SCSI Bridge 2100 ER - (English) User's Guide - Page 43
... the Fibre Bridge Changing the Default Settings
Serial Port Setup
Before communicating, the PC serial port must be connected to the Fibre Bridge and terminal emulation software (Hyperterminal, or similar) must be installed on the host. Configure the terminal emulation program to use the settings in Table 3-1 on page 3-8 for the PC's serial port.
When initially powered on, the Fibre Bridge uses...
HP SureStore Fibre Channel SCSI Bridge 2100 ER - (English) User's Guide - Page 56
... for the appearance of the library SCSI devices.
4. (If DLT) Run the tape diagnostic utility from the NT workstation to verify that the library and drives are detected and pass all self-tests.
(If DLT) If the tape diagnostic utility has not been installed, install this software from the DIAG subdirectory on the User Guide CD-ROM.
5. Verify SCSI Bus Configuration: Check all appropriate...
HP SureStore Fibre Channel SCSI Bridge 2100 ER - (English) User's Guide - Page 63
... the address range and distance limitations of SCSI, adding storage with a Fibre Channel system does not require adding servers, except when extra performance is needed.
Supporting distributed configurations, Fibre Channel improves disaster recovery planning. Faster speeds and greater transmission distances allow for remotely located backup systems.
Cabling Advantages
Using less cable-associated...
HP SureStore Fibre Channel SCSI Bridge 2100 ER - (English) User's Guide - Page 65
... of this additional information. Error detection and recovery at all levels of the protocol are also provided.
A fairness algorithm is built into the FCAL protocol so that all devices have equal access to the system. To keep the phase lock loops synchronized, Fibre Channel continually communicates, even between frames, supporting device arbitration for access to...
HP SureStore Fibre Channel SCSI Bridge 2100 ER - (English) User's Guide - Page 69
... same optical cable.
Device Addressing
The two modes of addressing used in Fibre Channel, included on page A-7, are hard and soft addressing. In small, controlled environments, hard addressing works well. Also, some operating systems and host bus adapters do not support soft addressing. Large Fabric networks, connecting many devices, require the flexibility of soft addressing; hard addressing is...
HP SureStore Fibre Channel SCSI Bridge 2100 ER - (English) User's Guide - Page 78
...
For 24-hour access to information over your modem:
On-line Service Providers
Technical information is available on CompuServe and America Online.
Service Provider CompuServe
America Online
Description
Address
To download software, firmware, and support documents, and to discuss issues in user forums.
To download software, firmware, and support documents, and to discuss issues in user forums...
HP SureStore Fibre Channel SCSI Bridge 2100 ER - (English) User's Guide - Page 81
... and Customer Service Hewlett-Packard Customer Support
Telephone Support After Warranty
Before Calling
Before calling, please complete the following information so that you will have it ready for the support center representative:
• Serial number of product Brand and model of host computer Version of software used; driver selected
US and Canada
Using a VISA or MasterCard, call one...
Hardware Operator's Guide - Page 19
... to reach the storage cells and tape drives.
Electronics Module
The electronics module (EM) incorporates the controller card (CYC card), two fan assemblies, and a power supply. SCSI commands and microcode are downloaded and stored on the CYC card.
The EM contains 2 MB of dynamic RAM (DRAM), 128 kB of nonvolatile RAM (NVRAM), and 512 kB of flash programmable ROM (PROM). The CYC card contains a 32...
Hardware Operator's Guide - Page 27
... Guide
Main Menu
Library Utilities
The Library Utilities menu displays diagnostic, error, and configuration options.
> Library Diags Examine FSCs View Configuration Set Configuration
Library Diags Examine FSCs View Configuration Set Configuration
Accesses diagnostic routines for the library. Displays the last 20 fault symptom codes. Displays the current library configuration. Accesses library...
Hardware Operator's Guide - Page 29
...'s Guide
Main Menu
View Configuration
View Configuration shows the library/drive configuration, as in the example below.
Code Vers: x.x.xx SCSI ID = 0 3 Drives Installed Fast Load - ON Auto Clean - OFF Drv 2 NOT Configed Drv 1 SCSI ID - 0 Drv 0 SCSI ID - 0
The operator panel displays only four lines. Use the arrow buttons to scroll through the options.
Set Configuration
Set Configuration...