HP SureStore Fibre Channel SCSI Bridge 2100 ER - (English) User's Guide

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Operating the Fibre Bridge
Powering on the System
Operating the
Fibre Bridge
Powering on the System
The HP SureStore Fibre Channel SCSI Bridge 2100 ER is configured for
most Fibre Channel installations without intervention. The basic
configuration uses one Fibre Bridge connected directly to a Fibre
Channel Host Bus Adapter (HBA) within a host computer. In expanded
configurations (DLT libraries only), the Fibre Bridge may be connected to
either a Fibre Channel HBA or a Fibre Channel hub. The Fibre Bridge is
set up to support an HP single-ended SCSI library on a Fibre Channel
arbitrated loop.
Use the following sequence when powering on the system:
NOTE Powering on each device in the proper sequence is important. When
devices are turned on out of order, communication failures may result.
1. Power on the library, which allows the Fibre Bridge to connect
properly to the library when it scans the SCSI bus.
2. Power on the Fibre Bridge. When you do, notice that the power
indicator comes on immediately. The Fault indicator may flash
momentarily. After about 30 seconds, the SCSI activity indicator will
flash once. The Fibre Channel activity indicator will not flash until
other devices have been attached and powered on.
3. Power on the hub, if required.
4. Power on the host.
(If DLT) If there are multiple hosts , power them on sequentially.
Order is important. Wait for for each host to finish booting before
powering on the next host.
NOTE If any fault indicators are encountered on the Fibre Bridge or other
equipment, consult the appropriate user guide.
5. (If DLT) Install backup software.