Qualstar 501440 Rev. G Who Should Read This Manual, Introduction, Qualstar, Subject Document

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1.Introduction

1.1Who Should Read This Manual

This manual covers the TLS Fibre Channel Option (FCO) and is written for the in- stalling technician and the user/operator.

For information about the operation of various libraries, SCSI interface, or other in- formation outside the scope of this manual, please refer to the appropriate documents listed below.

		Qualstar
Subject	Document	Document
		Number

SCSI Command Information	TLS-4000 SCSI-2 Interface Manual	500523
	TLS-5000/6000/8000 SCSI-2 Interface Manual	501205

Installation and Operation	TLS-4000 Installation and Operation Manual	501370

	TLS-412xxx Installation and Operation Manual	501300
	TLS-5000/6000/8000 Installation and Operation Manual	501450
Service	TLS-4000 Technical Service Manual	501380

	TLS-412xxx Technical Service Manual	501290

	TLS-5000/6000/8000 Technical Service Manual	501090
Specifications	TLS-4000 Product Specification	500563
	TLS-412xxx Product Specification	500119

	TLS-5000 Product Specification	501561

	TLS-6000 Product Specification	501080
	TLS-8000 Product Specification	501498
Supported Tape Drives	Product Information Note	PIN-014
Approved Data Cartridges	Product Information Note	PIN-038

SCSI-2 Specifications	ANSI Document X3.131-1994	N/A

SCSI SPI-2 Specifications	ANSI Document X3.302-1998	N/A

Table 1-1 Applicable Documents

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Contents 501440 Rev. G Fibre Channel OptionCopyright 2004 by Qualstar Corporation All Rights Reserved Important Manual/Firmware Revision InformationQualstar Corporation Table of Contents Maintenance Menu Maintenance\Fibre Channel\ Log Left or Right Status Screen Subject Document Who Should Read This ManualIntroduction QualstarGefahr Important Safety InformationUnpacking UnpackingProduct Description General DescriptionFC Interface Link Models Type B Fibre Channel Option Product Description Drive Cabling for TLS-5/6/8000 and 58/68/88xxx Libraries Fibre Channel Option FCO Type a Installation ConsiderationsTLS-62xx and 82xx Drive Cabling Diagram Installation Installing a Fibre Channel OptionService Panel Rear View of TLS FCO Type a Installation Executive Pcba Identification Model CH0 Cable CH1 Cable CH2 Cable 10 Channel Connections Initializing the Fibre Channel Option 11 End View of D Connector on Gbic AdapterQualstarTLS-4000 FC Please Wait Status message Status ConditionDual Bay Library with two FCO’s Configuring the Fibre Channel Loop IDConfiguring 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 Cabling for TLS-412xxx Libraries Connectors on Rear of FCO Connectors on Rear of TLS-412xxxConnector Locations on the Rear of the TLS-412xxx Cabling for TLS-58xxx, 68xxx and 88xxx Libraries TLS-412xxx Cabling DiagramTLS-58xxx, 68xxx Connectors on RearRight Side TLS-58xxx/68xxx/88xxx Cabling Diagram Example of Cables Secured to the Rear of the TLS Securing the Cables to 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 Cabling for TLS-4000, TLS-46xxx and TLS-412xxx Libraries Connectors on Rear of TLS-42xxConnectors on Rear of TLS-44xx Preferred TLS-46xxx Fibre Channel Option Cable Connections Preferred TLS-412xxx Fibre Channel Option Cable Connections Cabling for TLS-5/6/8000 and 58/68/88xxx Libraries Connectors on RearTLS-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 Location digit ExplanationConfiguration\Advanced Configuration MenuFibre Channel Configuration\Advanced\Changer\Mechanics MenuFibre Channel Left Alarm Configuration\Advanced\Fibre Channel Left or Right MenuFibre Channel Right Router LUN 2 Ch0 / Ch1 FC Speed Fibre Channel Type B and C3 Ch0..Ch5 Scsi ID Fibre Channel Type B and C 4 Ch0..Ch5 Scsi Speed Fibre Channel Type B and CTime Hour Date DayDate Month Date YearId Mode Left or Right Configuration\Fibre Channel MenuLoop Id Left or Right Topology 0 / Topology 1 Left or Right Loop Id Rescan Configuration\Fibre Channel\Device Left or Right MenuManuf Scsi ChannelScsi ID Scsi LunMaintenance Menu Maintenance MenuPrivate menu access Maintenance Menu Base Lvl Maintenance\Fibre Channel MenuMaintenance\Fibre Channel\Info Left or Right Status Screen Backplane IdDaughtr Bd Id Board RevCpld Rev Memory MBCPU Temp Type a and B FCOs only Maintenance\Fibre Channel\ Log Left or Right Status ScreenUpdate Air TempLog 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 Screw Locations in an FCO Type a Shown Packing the Fibre Channel Option