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Sun Microsystems 96257 manual 8. FICON Channel Card Configuration - 6 VCF Cards, Storage Cluster

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Figure 2-8. FICON Channel Card Configuration – 6 VCF Cards

VTSS Configuration Planning

As shown in Figure 2-8, six VCF cards provide 12 physical FICON ports, and each port supports 64 host paths (768 paths total). Cards must be installed in the slots shown (i.e., the third VCF3 card pair must be installed in slots VCF01 and VCF11).

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Figure 2-8. FICON Channel Card Configuration – 6 VCF Cards

As shown in Figure 2-9, eight VCF cards provide 16 physical FICON ports, and each port supports 64 host paths (1024 paths total). Cards must be installed in the slots shown (i.e., the third VCF3 card pair must be installed in slots VCF03 and VCF13).

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Figure 2-9. FICON Channel Card Configuration – 8 VCF Cards

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Virtual Tape Storage System Planning and System Assurance GuideStorageTek VTSS for VSM5Page for VSM5 Virtual Tape Storage Subsystem VTSSPlanning and System Assurance Guide Export Destination Control Statement Sun Confidential Internal Only96257 Revision ASupported Versions / Summary of Changes Revision History / Summary of ChangesDoc PN Release1 Planning and Implementation Overview Contents2 Configuration Planning Revision History / Summary of Changes3 Implementation Planning Array Drive Module Status Descriptions Sample IOCP Gen for FICON ConfigurationVirtual Tape Drive Mapping and Host Addressing FRU IdentifiersFigures Tables Cabling Notice Warranty NoticeNotices Class 1 Laser Product NoticeElectromagnetic Compatibility Product Safety StandardsHazardous Materials Handling Standards Conformanceplies withBCIQ EMC Law-Taiwan CNS13438 China - This equipment complies with CNSKorea - This equipment complies with Korean EMC Law VCCI Compliance Statement Japanese translation1. Definitions Internal Code License StatementVerify Proper Equipment Grounding Safety / Fiber Optic / ESD PrecautionsSafety Precautions Never Service or Adjust Equipment AloneRegularly Check and Clean ESD-Preventive Equipment Electrostatic Discharge PrecautionsPromptly Reinstall Covers and Doors Miscellaneous Safety PrecautionsPrevent Contamination of Cable Ends Fiber Optic Component Handling PrecautionsProtect Your Eyes Handle Fiber Optic Components GentlyIntended Audience Optimizing Content For Electronic ViewingAbout This Guide Product OverviewEthernet Setup screen Alert MessagesNotational and Typographic Conventions Installation and Service GuideReference Documents Where to Find Additional InformationVSM Engineering Website CRS100178 - VSM MVS System Administration for employeesCRS100267 - VSM MVS System Administration for customers CRS100014 - SVA9500 and VSM Installation and MaintenanceStorage Sales Community Global Services Field Support ToolsColophon SE Support ToolsPlanning and Implementation OverviewFigure 1-1. System Assurance Process Flow Creating Planning Teams Planning / Readiness / Implementation Timelines 96257 Planning and Implementation Overview1-26 Sun Confidential Internal OnlyTable 2-1.Configuration Planning Overview Configuration PlanningFigure 2-1. VSM Quick Tool - Tool Selection Screen Defining Customer RequirementsFigure 2-2. VSM Sizer Tool VSM Sizer ToolFigure 2-3. MVC Sizer Tool MVC Sizer ToolFigure 2-4. MVC Migration Tool MVC Migration ToolFigure 2-5. CDS Sizer Tool CDS Sizer ToolVSM5-VTSS Environmental Requirements VTSS Configuration PlanningVSM5-VTSS Physical Characteristics Table 2-3. VSM5-VTSS Physical CharacteristicsTable 2-4. VSM5-VTSS Model Numbers / Configurations / Capacities Model Numbers / Configurations / CapacitiesAdditional Prerequisites for FICON RTDs Prerequisites for FICON ConnectivityNative FICON Attachment Native FICON Channel FCFigure 2-6. Native FICON Attachment Options FICON Data Transfer Rates FICON Cabling - Short-Wave vs. Long-Wave ConnectionsTable 2-5. Single-Mode vs. Multi-Mode FICON Cabling Storage Cluster VCF3 FICON Card Configuration ExamplesFigure 2-7. FICON Channel Card Configuration - 4 VCF Cards Storage ClusterStorage Cluster Figure 2-8. FICON Channel Card Configuration - 6 VCF CardsFigure 2-9. FICON Channel Card Configuration - 8 VCF Cards Storage ClusterTable 2-6. Fibre Channel Cables - Available Lengths Fibre Channel Cables - Available LengthsTable 2-8. VSM5-VTSS DC Power Supply Voltage Ripple AC Source Power Specifications and ConnectorsDC Power Supply Voltage Ripple Specifications Table 2-7. VSM5-VTSS AC Source Power Specifications and ConnectorsPower Requirements Table 3-1.Implementation Planning Overview Implementation Planning96257 Implementation Planning3-44 Sun Confidential Internal OnlyTable 4-1.Site Readiness Planning Overview Site Readiness PlanningSite Evaluation - Internal Considerations Site Evaluation - External ConsiderationsFloor-Load Ratings Structural Dimensions and ObstructionsTransfering Equipment Point-to-Point Elevator Lifting CapacitiesData Center Safety Emergency Power ControlFire Prevention Site Power Distribution Systems Figure 4-1. Site Electrical Power Distribution SystemSystem Design Table 4-2. Source Power Requirements for VSM5 Equipment Source Power InputDual Independent Source Power Supplies Transient Electrical Noise and Power Line DisturbancesElectrostatic Discharge HVAC RequirementsFigure 4-2. Transient Electrical Grounding Plate DANGER Environmental Requirements and HazardsFloor Construction Requirements Floor Loading RequirementsFloor Loading Specifications and References Table 4-3. VSM5-VTSS Floor Loading SpecificationsSite Evaluation - Internal Considerations Table 4-4. VSM5-VTSS Cabinet Superimposed Floor Loading Example92.1 Table 4-5. Raised Flooring Horizontal Force ChartRaised-Floor Lateral Stability Ratings Raised-Floor Panel Ratings54.1 77.1 54.1 92.1 36.24 Figure 4-4. VSM5-VTSS Cabinet Dimensions for Physical Space PlanningPhysical Space Requirements Raised-Floor Pedestal Ratings96257 Site Readiness Planning This page is intentionally blank4-56 Sun Confidential Internal OnlySpecifications and Additional Information Figure A-1. VSM5-VTSS Motherboard and FRU Interconnections - Side Motherboard and FRU Interconnections - SideMotherboard and FRU Interconnections - Side Figure A-2. VSM5-VTSS Motherboard and FRU Interconnections - SideFigure A-3. VSM5-VTSS Power Safety Grounding Diagram - Side Power Safety Grounding Diagram - Side6-32 Figure A-4. VSM5-VTSS Power Safety Grounding Diagram - SidePower Safety Grounding Diagram - Side #16 PigtailFigure A-5. VSM5-VTSS Power System Diagram Power System DiagramFigure A-6. VSM5-VTSS Data Paths and Interfaces Data Paths and InterfacesTable A-2. VShell Command Reference Fiber Optic Cable SpecificationsVShell Command Reference Table A-1. Fiber Optic Cable SpecificationsFigure A-7. Sample IOCP Gen for FICON Configuration Sample IOCP Gen for FICON ConfigurationTable A-3. Mapping Parameters for 256 Virtual Tape Drives VTDs Virtual Tape Drive Mapping and Host AddressingCU MPOD Tray FRU IdentifiersTable A-4. VSM5-VTSS FRU Identifiers Faceplate AssemblySun Confidential Internal Only Table A-4. VSM5-VTSS FRU Identifiers ContinuedSpecifications and Additional Information A-68Sun Confidential Internal Only FRU IdentifiersTable A-4. VSM5-VTSS FRU Identifiers Continued 96257Sun Confidential Internal Only Specifications and Additional InformationTable A-4. VSM5-VTSS FRU Identifiers Continued A-70Logical Tray DC0.1 Table A-4. VSM5-VTSS FRU Identifiers ContinuedForm Array Drive Module Status DescriptionsFigure A-8. Array Drive Module States and Relationships AllocateMeaning/Description Table A-5. Array Drive Module Status DescriptionsDrive Module Status Status CodeSun Confidential Internal Only Specifications and Additional InformationThis page is intentionally blank A-74FICON Channel Extension Guidelines Definition of Terms Understand Channel Extension Performance Limitations Channel Extenders Can Cause Timing ProblemsChannel Extenders Can Insert Fake I/O Errors General Channel Extension Considerationsstortek.com/interop/interop Placement of Extension EquipmentInteroperability Testing FICON TopologiesFigure B-1. Host-to-VTSS Channel Extension - Direct Attachment FICON Channel Extension - Sample ConfigurationsA502052 Figure B-4. VTSS-to-RTD Channel Extension - Direct AttachmentMcData/CNT Channel Extension Interoperability Set Buffer-to-Buffer Credits at Director PortsSet Extension-Attached Director Ports to Fixed Speeds Avoiding Host Protocol Timeouts ISL Failover Is Supported Only in Shuttle ModePerformance Considerations 1. Dense wavelength division multiplexer, e.g. the McData FSP Cisco Systems Channel Extension Interoperability96257 FICON Channel Extension Guidelines This page is intentionally blankB-84 Sun Confidential Internal OnlyGlossary Revision A C-86Sun Confidential Internal Only 96257CEI. Configured end item Revision A C-88Sun Confidential Internal Only 96257Page Revision A C-90Sun Confidential Internal Only 96257Page Revision A C-92Sun Confidential Internal Only 96257Page Revision A C-94Sun Confidential Internal Only 96257Page 96257 C-96Service Delivery Platform SDP. 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