Fibre Channel ServerNet Adapter Installation and Support Guide (G06.24+, H06.03+)

Installing an FCSA
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Tape Drive Connection
The FCS Monitor is a persistent generic process. The SCF Reference Manual for the
Kernel Subsystem shows how to display information about the FCS Monitor process.
Tape Drive Connection
Connections between host tape processes on NonStop H-Series systems and SCSI
attached N1525A tape drives require the use of a M8201 Fibre Channel-to-SCSI
router, which you install inside the system cabinet. For information about installing the
Fibre Channel-to-SCSI router and connecting it to the FCSA, see the M8201 Fibre
Channel to SCSU Router Installation Guide.
For information about using SCF to configure the appropriate TAPE object on the
NonStop H-Series system, see TAPE Configuration on page 2-23 and the SCF
Reference Manual for the Storage Subsystem.
Prepare to Install an FCSA
Plan the Installation
Planning the installation of the FCSA is part of an overall strategy for fault-tolerance in
the storage subsystem. The planning for the NonStop server may differ from the
planning for other HP components of the system as the NonStop server strategy most-
likely emphasizes fault tolerance while the strategy for other HP components may
emphasize performance.
Planning for fault-tolerance in the NonStop server storage subsystem is a broad topic;
in general, minimizing any occurrences of shared hardware increases fault tolerance.
Maximal fault-tolerance is achieved when this principle is applied to all hardware
components that compose the path from the processor to the ESS or the disk drive
enclosure that contains M8xxx fibre channel disks.
For all connections, you should:
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Define processors in different enclosures for the primary and backup DISK
processes
Table 2-1. Preparation Checklist
Step Description
Topic
Location
1. Plan the Installation
Page 2-3
2. Start Completing the Configuration Forms Page 2-4
3. Gather the Proper Tools Page 2-8
4. Review Standard Operating Practices Page 2-8
5. Make Sure the Slot was not Previously Configured Page 2-9
6. Ensure the IOAM is Powered On Page 2-9