Connecting the Optical Fiber Cable for Fibre Channel (SAITe1300-F only)

The SAITe1300-F is equipped with an interface that complies with the Fibre Channel standards with the following specifications.

•Short-wave laser•200 MB/sec•Duplex LC Fibre Channel connectors

The equipment (HBA, hub, switch, etc.) to be connected to the SAITe1300-F must be of the same type.

Host bus adaptor (FC HBA)

FIBRE

CHANNEL

Host computer or

FIBRE CHANNEL

HUB, switch, etc.

 

Optical fiber cable for fibre channel*

FIBRE CHANNEL

Optical fiber cable for fibre channel*

* 50/125 ∝m, MMF, Duplex LC

Use an optical fiber cable with the following specifications.

•Duplex LC Fibre Channel connectors

•50/125 ∝m multimode optical fiber cable

Caution

•If your interface and optical fiber cable are different types, the unit may not operate correctly when connected.

•Turn off the unit when connecting or disconnecting a cable to the fibre channel connector. Failing to do so may result in damage.

•Never touch the fibre channel connector of the unit when the unit is on. Doing so may result in damage.

Turning On the Unit

1 Press the DOOR button to unlock and open the front door.2 Press the power switch on the front panel.The POWER indicator lights green and the unit starts.Then four status indicators change as follows as the unit is starting.•All the indicators light green for about half a second.

•They then repeatedly flash yellow form left to right for about 3 seconds, indicating that the unit is performing a self-diagnostic.

•Finally, all the indicators go out. (If there is a cartridge in the unit, the TAPE MOTION indicator lights green or yellow.)

Caution

•If the POWER indicator flashes when the unit starts, the cooling fan of the unit may be malfunctioning. If this is the case, verify that the cooling fan on the rear is operating normally. If it is not, contact your Sony service center.

•If the status indicators do not behave as described above, refer to the “Operating Instructions” (PDF).

20 Connecting the Optical Fiber Cable for Fibre Channel (SAITe1300-F only) / Turning On the Unit