Chapter 3. Preparing the Library

Connecting the Library to Fibre Channel

Consult the documentation for your host operating systems and Fibre Channel adapter cards for information on adding new devices. In particular, look for details on creating and configuring device files or drivers, and whether your system must be restarted before using new devices.

To connect the library, insert the cable into the GBIC port on the rear of the library (Figure 3-7).

GBIC connection location

Figure 3-7Rear panel of the library, showing the GBIC connector for data communication.

The library can have one of three different kinds of GBICs, shown below with their corresponding cables and connectors.

Figure 3-8 Optical cable

Figure 3-9 Copper cable

Figure 3-10 Copper cable

and SC connector.

and DB-9 connector.

and HSSDC connector.

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Spectra Logic 10000 manual Connecting the Library to Fibre Channel, Optical cable