Connecting The Library: Sas; Powering On The Library; Configuring The Library Network; Connecting The Library: Parallel Scsi - Sun Microsystems Oracle StorageTek SL48 Getting Started

9b Connecting the Library: SAS
The SAS cable recommended for use with the Library has a mini-SAS
connector on the HBA end and four mini-SAS connectors on the tape
drive end. This cable can be used to connect up to four tape drives to
a SAS HBA. Any of the four connectors can be used for any tape drive.
CAUTION:
Mini-SAS connectors are keyed. Do not force a SAS cable's mini-SAS
connector into the tape drive mini-SAS connector because it might
be keyed differently.
CAUTION:
SAS signal rates require clean connections with a minimum number
of connections between the HBA and the Library. Do not use adapters
or converters between the HBA and the Library. For reliable
operation, use a maximum SAS cable length of six meters.
Attach the HBA end of the cable to the SAS HBA. Attach a connector
to each tape drive.
The unused ends of a fanout cable are single channel and not suitable
for use with most disk arrays. Use the other ends to connect tape drives,
or coil and secure them to the rack to minimize stress on the connectors.
NOTE:
Each of the tape drives uses one channel and the cable supplied
with the Library maps each of the four channels from the HBA to one
channel on the drive end. You can plug any of the four drive
connectors into any tape drive.
9c Connecting the Library: parallel SCSI
Attach one end of the parallel SCSI cable to one of the connectors on
the tape drive. Attach the other end of the cable to the HBA or to the
connector on the previous device on the SCSI bus.
If the tape drive is the last or only device on the SCSI bus, attach a
terminator to the remaining SCSI connector on the tape drive.
Otherwise, attach a SCSI cable to the next device on the SCSI bus.
Make sure that the last device on the SCSI bus is properly terminated.
Connect the other tape drives, if applicable.
NOTE:
For optimal performance, a parallel SCSI tape drive should be the
only device on the bus.

10 Powering on the Library

Plug one end of the Ethernet cable into the Ethernet port on the back
of the Library. Plug the other end of the cable into an Ethernet LAN
port.
Plug the power cable into the Library from an AC power outlet. Repeat
for the redundant power supply, if installed.
Power on the Library using the power button located on the front panel.
Check the LCD screen to make sure the Library is receiving power.
Power on the host server and all devices you powered off earlier.
See page 12 for the OCP menu.

11 Configuring the Library network

Configuring the network enables you to monitor, configure, and control
most Library functions from the remote management interface (RMI).
By default, the Library will request an IP address from an IPv4 DHCP
server. Optionally, you can configure the Library to use a static IP
address. Once logged into the RMI, you can administer further network
changes through the RMI.
NOTE:
Most IPv4 network configurations are also available through the
OCP.
The Library supports IPv4 and IPv6 Internet Protocols. By default, the
Library is configured to use IPv4, the most common current version.
You can enable IPv6 or both Internet Protocols from the OCP or RMI,
and then continue configuring IPv6 settings from the RMI.
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