5190/5194 Modular Tape Subsystem Manual

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Configuring the Modular Tape
Subsystem
This section shows you how to configure the modular tape subsystem for NonStop
Himalaya K-series servers (on page 2-1) and NonStop Himalaya S-series servers (on
page 2-18).
Configuring the Modular Tape Subsystem for
NonStop Himalaya K-Series Servers
This subsection describes how to configure the modular tape subsystem if you plan to
connect a tape drive to either a multifunction controller (MFC) or 3216 tape controller.
Completing the MFC RS-232/SCSI BIC Diagram
If you plan to attach a tape drive to an MFC, you should document the installation
using an MFC RS-232/SCSI BIC Diagram. Appendix B, Blank Configuration Forms,
contains a blank MFC RS-232/SCSI BIC Diagram. Figure 2-1 on page 2-3 shows an
example of a completed diagram.
For more information about completing BIC diagrams or configuring controllers, refer to
Configuring Controllers for NonStop Systems.
You can attach only one tape drive to an MFC, and the tape drive must have a device
ID of 5.
To complete the BIC diagram, first make a photocopy of the form for each MFC to be
used as a tape drive controller. Then complete the entries as described in the
following paragraphs. (You are authorized to photocopy forms only for the purpose of
installing and configuring your system.)
Identify the System, Cabinet Number, and Section Number
In the upper right corner of the form, enter the system name on the System Name line
and the cabinet number on the Cabinet Number line. If applicable, enter the section
number on the Section Number line.
Topic Page
Completing the MFC RS-232/SCSI BIC Diagram
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Completing the 3216 Controller BIC Diagram 2-4
Configuring the Modular Tape Subsystem Online Using COUP 2-7
Configuring the Modular Tape Subsystem by Modifying the CONFTEXT File 2-13