Quantum Audio FC420 Manuale Utente

This Quick Reference Guide 
explains how to install one 
FC420 Fibre Channel bridge in 
an ATL M1500 library, or up to 
three FC420 bridges in an 
ATL M2500 library.

If you are unfamiliar with any of 
the information or procedures in 
this document, the Quantum 
Help Desk is ready to assist you 
24 hours a day, 7 days a week. 
To reach the Help Desk, call the 
number for your area listed in 
the Quantum ATL M-Series 
User’s Guide (PN 6423002).

This document and others 
related to the ATL M-Series 
libraries are provided in PDF 
format on the Quantum 
ATL M-Series Library User’s 
Documentation CD 
(PN 6423013).

Note:  Adobe Acrobat Reader 
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Make sure your system meets the following requirements:

Point-to-point/fabric or arbitrated public or private loop topology

For fabric configurations, a Quantum-approved Fibre Channel switch

Quantum-approved network management software package

Windows

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 NT 4.0 SP6 or later, Windows 2000 SP2 or later, Solaris

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8 and 9, or other Quantum-approved operating system         

Make sure you have the tools recommended for this procedure:

#1 PHILLIPS

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 screwdriver

Flat blade screwdriver

Verify the contents of the FC420 Bridge Upgrade Kit, referring to the 
Quantum FC420 Upgrade Kit Contents List (PN 6473023).

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

Wearing a properly grounded antistatic wrist strap

Wearing other antistatic apparel (smock, footwear, etc.)

Handling library components with care and keeping the FC420 bridge in 
its antistatic packaging until you are ready to install it   

Note:  For a complete list of Quantum-approved networking hardware, 
software, and operating systems, contact the Quantum Help Desk or an 
authorized Quantum sales representative.

Note:  The FC420 Fibre Channel bridge can only be used in LVD-
configured libraries.

Caution:  The small form-factor pluggable (SFP) connector on the 
FC420 bridge is removable; however, the SFP connector should only be 
removed by authorized repair personnel. Removal of the SFP connector 
may void the warranty.

Caution:  Failure to take adequate antistatic precautions may result in 
damage to the FC420 bridge or other library components.