User's Guide

16 Getting Started
Connecting to a Fibre Drive
Each drive module in a fibre library has one duplex FC (Fibre Channel) connector on the back panel.
Typically, you connect the FC cable from this connector to a 2 Gb FC switch. If your library has two drives,
connect FC cables to each drive and connect each drive to the switch. Install an FC HBA in the host, and
connect it to the switch as well. Refer to the manual that came with your host bus adapter for specific
directions. Check for the proper size connector on the drive module and FC switch before purchasing a
cable.
Note
• Ensure the cable is a 68-pin HD cable and is at least 2 feet (61 cm) in
length.
• Daisy-chain no more than two Scalar 24s or two drives together.
Otherwise the data transfer rate may be reduced.