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Introduction0
The Quantum PX500 Series automated tape libraries are controlled by a host
computer via a SCSI LVD bus using the SCSI-3 medium changer command
set.
The Quantum PX500 Series allows for easy conversion from the SCSI host
interface to a Fibre Channel host interface. This document describes
upgrading a standard PX500 library equipped with a SCSI host interface to a
Fibre Channel host interface using a FC1202 Upgrade kit.
Fibre Channel
Description
FC1202 Bridge
Operation
Fibre Channel is a serial data transfer architecture for use with computers and
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mass storage devices that is rapidly emerging to challenge SCSI as the
interface of choice for host-to-storage applications.
Fibre Channel advantages include:
•Connection distances with the Quantum FC1202 option up to 500 meters
•1 GB/Sec, 2 GB/Sec, or autosense data transfer rates
•Supports up to 126 devices in a loop mode
•Supports 24-bit addressing for over 16 million devices in point-to-point
mode or fabric, when using a Fibre Channel switch or multiple Fibre
Channel switches.
•Operating system independence
•Interconnect flexibility
Once a FC1202 bridge option is installed and tested, the library operates
exactly as a PX500 Series with a SCSI host interface. Operation of the library
via the operator control panel (OCP) is unchanged.
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Preparing for the FC1202 Installation0
Before beginning the installation procedure, make sure that you have the
required upgrade kit and tools.
Required Upgrade Kits 0The FC1202 installation requires the following upgrade kit for every two tape
drives in a PX500 Series library (see table 1
Note:All part numbers are subject to change without notice.
The FC1202 Ethernet switch upgrade kit (see table 2) is only required if
multiple FC1202 Fibre Channel bridges are installed in either a PX506 or
PX510 library:
QtyDescription
124 port Ethernet switch
4Ethernet cables
1Power cable
1Serial cable
Required Tools0The following tools are required to install the FC1202 bridge upgrade:
•#2 PHILLIPS® screwdriver
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FC1202 Upgrade Procedure0
The upgrade procedure is identical regardless of the number of FC1202s
installed except where noted. The upgrade procedure consists of the
following major steps:
•Preparing the Quantum PX500 Series Library
•Removing Tape Drive SCSI Jumper Cables
•Installing the FC1202 Bridge
•Installing the Ethernet Cables
•Installing SCSI Jumper Cables
•Configuring the FC1202 Bridge Software
Preparing the
Quantum PX500
Series Library
Figure 1 Operations
Screen
To prepare the PX500 Series library:
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Caution:Use appropriate ESD procedures when assembling and
installing the FC1202 option.
1 With the library turned on, press the
Operations screen (see figure 1).
Press
Ops button on the OCP to access the
2 Select Library operations and press Enter.
3 From the library operations menu, select
Library on/offline and press Enter
to turn the library offline.
4 Verify that the OCP display indicates “Offline” from the
OCP screen.
5 Turn off the power button located on the front of the library (see figure 2
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Figure 2 Turning On the
Library
Power button
OCP
Removing Tape Drive
SCSI Jumper Cables
Each pair of tape drives within the library are connected via a SCSI jumper
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cable. These cables must be removed prior to cabling the FC1202.
1 Locate the SCSI jumper cables connecting each pair of tape drives in the
library and the host systems (see figure 3
and figure 5
for PX510). The tape drives are numbered 1 through 10
for PX502, figure 4 for PX506,
(depending on library model) starting in the top-left drive bay. Tape drive
1 is in the upper right-hand drive bay, tape drive 2 is in the upper lefthand drive bay, and so forth. Refer to the following illustrations for exact
tape drive numbering.
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Figure 3 PX502 Cabling
Configuration
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Host computer
Tape drive 2Tape drive 1
Figure 4 PX506 Cabling
Configuration
Host computer
SCSI jumper
Host computer
SCSI
jumpers
Tape drive 2Tape drive 1
Tape drive 4
SCSI
terminator
SCSI
jumper
Tape drive 3
SCSI
terminators
SCSI jumper
Host computer
Tape drive 6
Tape drive 5
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Figure 5 PX510 Cabling
Configuration
SCSI jumper
SCSI
jumper
Tape drive 2Tape drive 1
Host computer
Host computer
Host computer
Host computer
SCSI
jumper
Host computer
Tape drive 4
Tape drive 6
Tape drive 8
Tape drive 10
Tape drive 3
Tape drive 5
Tape drive 7
Tape drive 9
SCSI
terminators
SCSI
jumper
SCSI
terminators
SCSI
jumper
2 Remove all SCSI jumper cables connecting each pair of tape drives and
the host systems and also all terminators.
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Installing the FC1202
Bridge
The number of FC1202 bridges required depends on the number of tape
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drives installed in the library.
•1 to 2 tape drives requires 1 FC1202
•3 to 4 tape drives requires 2 FC1202 bridges (PX506 and PX510 only)
•5 to 6 tape drives requires 3 FC1202 bridges (PX506 and PX510 only)