Quantum Scalar 50 Tape Drive Installation Instructions
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September 2007
If the world wide names are visible from the nsshow command, the connectivity is verified.
Connect Via a Web Browser
To connect via a web browser:
1Connect the service laptop to the SAN switch using an Ethernet cross- over cable.
2On the service laptop, launch a web browser such as Internet Explorer.
3In the Address field, type http://IPaddress/ where IP address is the IP address for the SAN switch and press <Enter>.
The SAN switch web based utility displays.
4Examine the Name Server table for the status of the switch ports and the WWNs of the connected devices.
If the WWNs for the library and all tape drives are visible, the connectivity is verified.
Fibre Channel Connectivity Troubleshooting
Fibre Channel Connectivity Troubleshooting
Refer to the following sections Fibre Channel connectivity troubleshooting:
•Fibre Channel Connectivity Troubleshooting
•SCSI ID Assignment with Native Fibre Channel Tape Drives
The following section provides Fibre Channel connectivity problems and resolutions when connecting via Fibre Channel to the SAN switch, or directly to the library and drives.
1Medium changer and drives are not visible in the device manager a Check all cable connections.
b Check the SAN switch port LEDs for connection status to the library Fibre Channel HBA and tape drives.
c If you are connected to the SAN switch, verify that you are connected to the same zone as the library and tape drives. If you are unsure, try one of the ports on the SAN switch that a tape drive is connected to.
Note: If you are not on a port in the same zone as the library and all of the drives, you will not be able to verify connectivity.
dVerify that the SAN switch is powered on and operating normally.
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