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Fibre Channel Overview

Defining Fibre Channel

Defining Fibre Channel

This overview of Fibre Channel is intended to briefly explain the technology, its potential uses, and possible problems that a user should consider. Individuals requiring more information should consider additional publications, seminars, and Fibre Channel user groups.

Fibre Channel is an information transport protocol that can be used to send information between computers and computer sub-systems. Defined by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI), Fibre Channel supports the following:

•Internet Protocol (IP)

•Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol (TCP/IP)

•Small Computer System Interface (SCSI)

•High-Performance Parallel Interface (HIPPI)

•Asynchronous Transfer Mode (ATM)

•Other high-level protocols

Using Fibre Channel, these protocols can run at the same time. For example, a host bus adapter (HBA) can simultaneously send Local Area Network (LAN) information to another computer and read or write data to a Redundant Array of Inexpensive Disks (RAID). Fibre Channel was defined with multiple initiators in mind. In addition to supporting a number of protocols on the same connection, Fibre Channel offers users the following advantages:

•High speed data transmission

•Long distance support

•Large address space

•Multiple device configuration opportunities

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Contents

Edition User GuidePart Number C6340-90003 February Warranty Iii Printing History Typographical Conventions This Guide Contents Support and Customer Service Troubleshooting GuideFibre Channel Overview Glossary Index Safety and Regulatory Information Contents Tables Xii Figures Xiv Introduction Chapter Overview Product Components Fibre Bridge Components Supported ProductsSupplied Components Quantity Description Quantity Description Supported Products Description Supported Products Environmental Specifications Physical SpecificationsPhysical Specifications of the Fibre Bridge Choosing a Location Basic Configuration Fibre Channel ConfigurationsSample Fibre Channel Configuration-Basic Sample Fibre Channel Configuration- Minimum Expansion Expanded Configuration DLT libraries only Sample Fibre Channel Configuration-Maximum Expansion Fibre Channel Configurations Setting Up the Fibre Bridge Setting Up the Fibre Bridge Mounting the Fibre Bridge in a Rack Assembly Components Assembling L-brackets to the Fibre Bridge Assemble the L-brackets to the Fibre Bridge Mount the Fibre Bridge in the Rack Install the Fibre Bridge in the Rack Installing Cables DLT and MO Libraries Fibre Bridge Connection, Basic Configuration -4 for examples of expanded configurations DLT Only Fibre Bridge Connection, Expanded Configuration Minimum Fibre Bridge Connection, Expanded Configuration Maximum Fiber-Optic Cable Options Optical Fibre Channel Cable OptionsProduct Number Length Installing Cables Operating the Fibre Bridge Operating the Fibre Bridge Powering on the System Fibre Bridge, Back View Connecting the Serial Cable Changing the Default Settings Connecting the Serial Cable Serial Port Operation Serial Port Setup Scsi Fibre Bridge Default Configuration Settings Fibre Bridge Configuration, Main Menu Making Configuration Changes Fibre Bridge Configuration Menu Fibre Channel Configuration Menu Reconfigure the Fibre Channel Address Fibre Channel Addresses Trace Settings Menu Change the Trace Settings Fibre Channel to Scsi Mapping Configuration Troubleshooting Guide Troubleshooting Guide Problem Cannot Turn On the DLT Library TroubleshootingProblem Cannot Turn On the MO Library Problem Cannot Turn On the Fibre Bridge Problem Cannot Turn On the Hub DLT OnlyProblem Cannot Confirm the Library Connection Make sure the libraries, Fibre Bridge, and hubs DLT only are Recheck for the appearance of the library Scsi devices Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Fibre Channel Overview Overview Defining Fibre Channel FC-AL Distributed Devices Implementing Fibre ChannelCabling Advantages Working With Fibre Channel Working With Fibre Channel Working With Fibre Channel Physical Connections Problems with Fibre Channel Additional optical cable considerations are as follows Device Addressing Laser Power Control Systems Problems with Fibre Channel Support and Customer Service Support and Customer Service Supplies and Accessories Hewlett-Packard Customer Support HP FIRST/QUICK FAX Faxback Services Support Pack Service Contract Asia-Pacific North and South America includes Canada EuropeOther Countries On-line Service Providers Electronic Support ServicesService Description Address Provider Hewlett-Packard Web Site European Customer Care Centers Customer Care Centers Elsewhere Before Calling Telephone Support After WarrantyUS and Canada HP Reseller Locator Numbers Hewlett-Packard Customer Support Safety and Regulatory Safety and Regulatory Information United Kingdom Telecommunications Act Cdrh Regulations USA Only Chapter Overview English Translation of German Sound Emission Directive Herstellerbescheinigung Laserturvallisuus Turvallisuusyhteenveto English Translation of Finland Regulatory Information Laser Safety Japanese Vcci Statement Glossary Glossary SW Optical FC Cable Short Glos-4 Index