Connecting The Library; Figure 2.3 Fiber Channel Wiring Methods - Fujitsu ETERNUS LT160 User Manual

2.3

Connecting the Library

The library is connected via the Fibre Channel interface to a host server. The host server
is a server (such as Solaris and WindowsNT4.0/2000) on which software that controls the
library (backup software) is installed. The backup software requests the library or drive
to transport cartridges or requests access to data.
The following explains how to connect the library via a Fibre Channel cable. Some
options are available for the Fibre Channel cabling. For an overview, see
use a hub or switch, see the user's manual for the product to be used.
Cable wiring No.1
Connecting the library
directly to the host
Cable wiring No.2
Connecting the library
to the host via the hub or
switch (For details, see
the next page.)
Cable wiring No.3
Connecting the library
to multiple host
computers via the hub or
switch
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The library can have up to four Fibre Channel ports connected. If you
wish to add another port, contact maintenance personnel.
Host
Host
Host
Host

Figure 2.3 Fiber channel wiring methods

2.3 Connecting the Library
Remarks:
Library
Hub/switch
Hub/switch
Figure 2.3. To
Library
Library
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