Qualstar 501440 Rev. G General Description, Product Description, FC Interface Link

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3.

Product Description

 

 

3.1General Description

The Fibre Channel Option (FCO) connects TLS-4000, 412xxx, 5000, 58xxx, 6000, 68xxx, 8000 and 88xxx libraries to Fibre Channel (FC).

There are three Fibre Channel Option configurations. Fibre Channel Option Type A and C incorporate a single channel Fibre Channel router, enclosed in an assembly, mounted to the back of the TLS library. These models are available for single and dual bay TLS libraries.

Fibre Channel Option Types A and C for TLS-412xxx libraries are installed when they are shipped from the factory. All other models have the Fibre Channel Option shipped separately from the libraries and require installation in the field. They are attached to the rear of the TLS, taking the place of the rear service panel.

Fibre Channel Option Type B incorporates a dual channel Fibre Channel router, en- closed in an assembly mounted to the top of a dual bay TLS library. This option is fac- tory installed.

The installation and operation of the various library models is virtually identical. Models 412xxx, 58xxx, 68xxx and 88xxx are referred to as dual bay libraries because they contain dual drive bays. All other TLS models are single bay libraries. Differ- ences among the models are noted where required.

FCO

Qualstar

Transfer

FC

SCCI

FC Interface

Q-Link

Type

P/N

Rate

Channels

Buses

Type

Included

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

A*

501420-01-2

1GB

Single

2

GBIC-1GB

No

B

501375-01-8

2GB

Dual

6

GBIC-2GB

Yes

 

501375-02-6

 

 

 

 

 

 

501375-03-4

 

 

 

 

 

 

501375-04-2

 

 

 

 

 

C

501420-02-0

2GB

Single

2

SFP-2GB

Yes

*Discontinued

Table 3-1 FCO Descriptions

501440 Rev. G

Product Description

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Contents Fibre Channel Option 501440 Rev. GImportant Manual/Firmware Revision Information Copyright 2004 by Qualstar Corporation All Rights ReservedQualstar Corporation Table of Contents Maintenance Menu Maintenance\Fibre Channel\ Log Left or Right Status Screen Qualstar Who Should Read This ManualIntroduction Subject DocumentImportant Safety Information GefahrUnpacking UnpackingProduct Description General DescriptionFC Interface Link Models Type B Fibre Channel Option Product Description Fibre Channel Option FCO Type a Installation Considerations Drive Cabling for TLS-5/6/8000 and 58/68/88xxx LibrariesTLS-62xx and 82xx Drive Cabling Diagram Installing a Fibre Channel Option InstallationService Panel Rear View of TLS FCO Type a Installation Executive Pcba Identification Model CH0 Cable CH1 Cable CH2 Cable 10 Channel Connections 11 End View of D Connector on Gbic Adapter Initializing the Fibre Channel OptionStatus message Status Condition QualstarTLS-4000 FC Please WaitConfiguring the Fibre Channel Loop ID Dual Bay Library with two FCO’sConfiguring the Fibre Channel Scsi Devices Interface Rescan FCO Type B Installation Fibre Channel Option FCO Type B Installation ConsiderationsFCO Type B Interconnect Cabling Component Description Connectors on Rear of FCO Connectors on Rear of TLS-412xxx Cabling for TLS-412xxx LibrariesConnector Locations on the Rear of the TLS-412xxx TLS-412xxx Cabling Diagram Cabling for TLS-58xxx, 68xxx and 88xxx LibrariesConnectors on Rear TLS-58xxx, 68xxxRight Side TLS-58xxx/68xxx/88xxx Cabling Diagram Securing the Cables to the TLS Example of Cables Secured to the Rear of the TLSQualstarTLS-412180 FC Please Wait CFibreChannel Device Id Mode Configuring the Fibre Channel Scsi Devices Interface FCO Type B Installation FCO Type C Installation Fibre Channel Option FCO Type C Installation ConsiderationsFCO Type C Interconnect Cabling Bottom View of the Type C Fibre Channel Bridge/Router FCO Components Located on Bottom of FCO Connectors on Rear of TLS-42xx Cabling for TLS-4000, TLS-46xxx and TLS-412xxx LibrariesConnectors on Rear of TLS-44xx Preferred TLS-46xxx Fibre Channel Option Cable Connections Preferred TLS-412xxx Fibre Channel Option Cable Connections Connectors on Rear Cabling for TLS-5/6/8000 and 58/68/88xxx LibrariesTLS-54xx, 64xx and TLS-84xx TLS-58xxx, 68xxx and TLS-88xxx Installing a Fibre Channel Option 10 Rear View of TLS 11 Fibre Channel Option in the Open Position Serial 13 Executive Pcba Identification 14 Detail of Connections Executive IV Pcba Shown 16 End View of Small Form Factor Pluggable Transceiver Status message Status Condition Configuring the Fibre Channel Loop ID FCO Type C Installation Configuring the Fibre Channel Scsi Devices Interface Rescan Configuration Menu Configuration MenuFrom Figure Explanation Location digitConfiguration Menu Configuration\AdvancedFibre Channel Configuration\Advanced\Changer\Mechanics MenuFibre Channel Left Alarm Configuration\Advanced\Fibre Channel Left or Right MenuFibre Channel Right 4 Ch0..Ch5 Scsi Speed Fibre Channel Type B and C 2 Ch0 / Ch1 FC Speed Fibre Channel Type B and C3 Ch0..Ch5 Scsi ID Fibre Channel Type B and C Router LUNDate Year Date DayDate Month Time HourId Mode Left or Right Configuration\Fibre Channel MenuLoop Id Left or Right Topology 0 / Topology 1 Left or Right Loop Id Configuration\Fibre Channel\Device Left or Right Menu RescanScsi Lun Scsi ChannelScsi ID ManufMaintenance Menu Maintenance MenuPrivate menu access Maintenance Menu Backplane Id Maintenance\Fibre Channel MenuMaintenance\Fibre Channel\Info Left or Right Status Screen Base LvlMemory MB Board RevCpld Rev Daughtr Bd IdAir Temp Maintenance\Fibre Channel\ Log Left or Right Status ScreenUpdate CPU Temp Type a and B FCOs onlyLog Status Screen Sample Event text description Event Code Program Label Preparation for Packing Repacking the Fibre Channel OptionRepacking Remove the Gbic or SFP Adapter from the Fibre Channel Option Channel Connections in Type a FCO Detail of Auxpwr and Serial Connections in a Type a FCO Detail of Connections in a Type C FCO Packing the Fibre Channel Option Screw Locations in an FCO Type a Shown