5190/5194 Modular Tape Subsystem Manual

Configuring the Modular Tape Subsystem
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Completing the 3216 Controller BIC Diagram
In a NonStop Himalaya K1000, K2000, K10000, K1000SE, K20000, or K2000SE
I/O cabinet:
Identify the Cable Connector
Complete the information block or blocks for the cable connector. If you are
connecting two tape drives to the 3216 controller, the second drive is connected by a
daisy-chain cable to the first drive. The BIC diagram shows this connection by
including two information blocks (one for each drive) connected to the same connector.
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The unit number for the tape device is either %4 or %5. They are mapped to the
device ID, which can be either 4 or 5. The default device ID is 5.
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Enter the logical device name of the tape drive on the Logical Device Name line.
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Enter the room number or other appropriate locator of the tape drive on the
Physical Location of Device line.
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Enter the product number of the tape drive on the Product Number or Description
of Device line.
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Enter the cable part number on the Cable Part Number line. For a list of cable part
numbers for the 3216 controller, see Appendix A, Part Numbers.
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The default length for fiber-optic cables is 10 meters (33 feet). Longer lengths of
fiber-optic cable must be specified when ordering.
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For cable lengths from 500 meters to 2 kilometers, contact your service provider. If
you want a third party to install the cable, use the 2-kilometer Cable Specification
listed in Appendix A, Part Numbers.
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If you want to have the cable tagged when installed, enter the cable tag on the
Cable ID Tag line.
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Enter any special instructions to the installer on the Comments line.
Date the Form
When you have completed this form, enter today’s date on the Date line.
Controller Logic Board Slot Number 61 62 63 64 65 66 67 68
Corresponding BIC Slot Number 98 97 96 95 94 93 92 91