Quantum fc310 User Manuals

Table of Contents

• Step 1: Prepare for Installation/Replacement

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  • a. If this is a first-time installation, make sure you have the following system requirements:

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  • b. Make sure you have the tools and equipment recommended for this procedure:

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  • c. Check the FC310 kit using the Quantum|ATL FC310 Contents List.

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  • d. Take precautions to prevent electrostatic discharge (ESD). These precautions include:

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• Step 2: Install the FC310

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  • a. Turn off and unplug the library. (If this is a standalone library, remove the two screws holdi...

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  • b. Loosen the two captive screws that secure the card cage to the back of the library.

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  • c. Slide the card cage out of the library using the handle.

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  • d. Locate the expansion slot closest to the SCSI adapter.

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  • e. Carefully remove the new FC310 from its antistatic packaging. Hold the FC310 by the edges; avo...

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  • f. Insert the FC310 into the expansion slot. Press down gently on the card edge until the card is...

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  • g. Secure the FC310 to the card cage frame using the two screws provided.

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  • h. Reattach the hold-down clamp to secure the card in the slot.

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  • i. Slide the card cage back into the library and secure the cage by tightening the two captive sc...

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  • j. If this is a standalone library, slide the cover back on the library and secure it in place.

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• Step 3: Connect SCSI CableS

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  • a. Attach a SCSI cable from the upper SCSI port on the library SCSI controller to the first SCSI ...

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  • b. Attach a SCSI cable from SCSI port 0 on the FC310 (the left VHDCI connector) to the lower SCSI...

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  • c. If the library has two drives, attach a SCSI cable from SCSI port 1 on the FC310 (the right VH...

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• Step 4: Connect the Fibre Channel Cable

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  • a. Connect one end of the Fibre Channel cable to the Fibre Channel port on the FC310.

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  • b. Connect the other end of the Fibre Channel cable to the Fibre Channel port on an HBA installed...

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• Step 5: Starting Up/Self-Testing the FC310

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  • a. Using the serial cable provided, establish a connection between the serial (RJ45) connector on...

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  • b. Reconnect the library’s power cord to a grounded power outlet and then turn on the library.

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  • c. When the library has powered up, turn on the host computer.

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  • d. Make sure the COM port on the host computer has the following settings:

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  • e. Run HyperTerminal or equivalent.

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  • f. At the Ready prompt, type firmwarerestart and press <Enter>. This causes the firmware to resta...

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• Step 6: Configure the FC310

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