Table Of Contents - Compaq StorageWorks SSL2000 Series Reference Manual

About This Guide
Text Conventions........................................................................................................xi
Symbols in Text.........................................................................................................xii
Symbols on Equipment..............................................................................................xii
Cabinet Stability ...................................................................................................... xiii
Getting Help .............................................................................................................xiv
Compaq Technical Support ...............................................................................xiv
Compaq Website ...............................................................................................xiv
Compaq Authorized Reseller..............................................................................xv
Chapter 1
System Description
Introduction ............................................................................................................. 1-1
Library Models ........................................................................................................ 1-2
Multi-Unit Library Systems..................................................................................... 1-2
Tape Cartridge Magazine Mail Slot......................................................................... 1-3
SCSI Interface.......................................................................................................... 1-3
Multi-Server Data Sharing................................................................................ 1-3
SCSI Configuration .......................................................................................... 1-5
SCSI Bus Performance Considerations ................................................................... 1-5
Drives ............................................................................................................... 1-5
Data Transfer Rate............................................................................................ 1-5
Internal Cabling Configuration......................................................................... 1-5
Bus Length Limitations .................................................................................... 1-6
Independent SCSI Buses for SE ....................................................................... 1-6
Physical Configuration ............................................................................................ 1-6
Shuttle Lockdown Mechanism ................................................................................ 1-6
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