9710 (StorageTek) Addendum for NonStop Servers

Addendum to the StorageTek 9710 for the Tandem Environment
Configuring the Compaq System for the 9710 Automated Cartridge Subsystem
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Table 6-5 3216 Controller Part Numbers
Component Part Number
3216 logic board 096789
3216 BIC 061710
6.3.2 Identify the Cable Connector
Complete the information block or blocks for the cable connector.
To connect 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.
• The unit numbers for the 3216 controller are always %4, %5.
These numbers refer to the unit number assigned to the tape
device. They are mapped to the SCSI ID, which can be either 4
or 5. The default SCSI ID is 5.
• Enter the logical device name of the tape drive on the Logical
Device Name line.
• Enter the room number or other appropriate locator of the tape
drive on the Physical Location of Device line.
• Enter the cable part number on the Cable Part Number line. For
a list of cable part numbers, see Table 6-6.
Note: The default length for fiber-optic cables is 10 meters (33
feet). Longer lengths of fiber-optic cable must be specified
when ordering.