5190/5194 Modular Tape Subsystem Manual

Installing the Modular Tape Subsystem
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3-2
Installation Overview (NonStop Himalaya K-Series
Servers)
The other major components documented in this manual, the 6760 adapter and the
plug-in cards (PICs) for this adapter, are Class-3 CRUs. Replacement by a service
provider trained by Compaq is recommended. The Himalaya S-Series Hardware
Support Guide provides detailed replacement procedures for CRUs, as well as more
information about classification of components into CRUs and FRUs and service
classes of CRUs.
Installation Overview (NonStop Himalaya
K-Series Servers)
Table 3-1 lists the tasks involved in installing a modular tape subsystem to an MFC or a
3216 tape controller on a NonStop Himalaya K-series server.
Table 3-1. NonStop Himalaya K-Series Tape Subsystem Installation
Tasks (page 1 of 2)
Task Description Topic Page
1. Plan for the installation. Installation Planning
3-4
2. Unpack the modular storage system. Unpacking the Modular Storage System 3-16
3. Perform one of the following tasks:
•
Install the MFC logic board and
RS-232/SCSI BIC in the system.
Installing the MFC RS-232/SCSI BIC
(NonStop Himalaya K-Series Servers)
3-19
•
Install the 3216 logic board and
BIC in the system.
Installing the 3216 Tape Controller
(NonStop Himalaya K-Series Servers)
3-20
4. Perform one of the following tasks:
•
Use COUP to add the modular
tape subsystem to your system
configuration.
Configuring the Modular Tape
Subsystem Online Using COUP
2-7
•
Modify the CONFTEXT
configuration file in the system
and run the DSM/SCM program
to create a new operating system
image (OSIMAGE).
Configuring the Modular Tape
Subsystem by Modifying the
CONFTEXT File
2-13
5. Connect the tape drive to the system. Connecting the Modular Tape
Subsystem
3-22
6. Load the new operating system
image.
Loading the Operating System Image
(NonStop Himalaya K-Series Servers)
3-39
7. Bring the tape drive online. Bringing the Tape Drives Online After
Installation
3-39