Table8–12: Hardware Components Used to Create the Configuration
Shown in Figure 8–17 (cont.)
Callout Number Description
6H879-AA terminator
7328215-00X, BN21K, or BN21L cablec
aThemaximum length of theBN38C(or BN38D) cable on one SCSI bussegmentmust not exceed 25 meters.
bThemaximum length of theBN37Acable must notexceed25 meters.
cThemaximum combined length of these cables must notexceed25 meters.
8.11.2.2 Preparing a TL881 or TL891 Rackmount MiniLibrary for Shared SCSI
Bus Usage
A TL881 or TL891 MiniLibrary base unit may also be used in a rackmount
configuration with an expansion unit, data unit(s), and other base units, to
add tape drive and/or cartridge capacity to the configuration.
The expansion unit is installed above the TL881 or TL891 DLT MiniLibrary
base or data units in a SW500, SW800, or RETMA cabinet.
For complete hardware installation instructions, see the TL881 MiniLibrary
System User’s Guide or TL891 MiniLibrary System User’s Guide.
The topics in this section provide information on preparing the rackmount
TL881 or TL891 DLT MiniLibrary for use on a shared SCSI bus.
It is assumed that the expansion unit, base modules, and pass-through and
motor mechanism have been installed.
8.11.2.2.1 Cabling the Rackmount TL881 or TL891 DLT MiniLibrary
Youmust make the following connections to render the DLT MiniLibrary
system operational:
•Expansion unit to the pass-through motor mechanism: The motor
mechanism cable is about 1 meter long and has a DB-15 connector
on each end. Connect it between the connector labeled Motor on the
expansion unit to the motor on the pass-through mechanism.
_____________________ Note _____________________
This cable is not shown in Figure 8–18 as the pass-through
mechanism is not shown in the figure.
•Robotics control cables from the expansion unit to each base unit or
data unit: These cables have a DB-9 maleconnector on one endand
a DB-9 female connector on the other end. Connect the male end to
the Expansion Unit Interface connector on the base unit or Diagnostic
8–58 Configuring a Shared SCSI Bus for Tape Drive Use