Virtual TapeServer 6.02.00 Installation Guide

HP Virtual TapeServer Installation Guide 12 HP Part Number 528654-006 Sept 2006
The Virtual TapeServer SCSI interface conversion module uses a female MD68 connector, so
the SCSI cable must have a male MD68 connector at that end. The Virtual TapeServer server
module uses a female 68-pin VHDCI connector, so the SCSI cable must have a male VHDCI
connector at that end.
Virtual Virtual
TapeServer SCSI Cable (2 meter / 6 foot) TapeServer
SCSI interface Male MD68 Male VHDCI Server
conv. module Connector Connector Module
The rear of the Virtual TapeServer server module has slots for multiple dual-channel SCSI
cards, as this figure shows. The twelve VHDCI SCSI ports on the VT5900-A unit are clearly
visible.
LVD SCSI supports a maximum cable length of 12 meters (40 feet) if multiple devices are on
the SCSI bus or 25 meters (80 feet) if only a single device is on the SCSI bus. Because the
Virtual TapeServer SCSI interface conversion module is located in the same rack or cabinet as
the Virtual TapeServer server module (usually the conversion modules are located adjacent to
the server module), it is recommended that the cable length between the Virtual TapeServer
SCSI interface conversion module and the Virtual TapeServer server module be limited to 6 feet
(2 meters). Each Virtual TapeServer model that includes SCSI interface conversion modules
also includes 6-foot male MD68 to male 68 VHDCI SCSI cables to connect the Virtual
TapeServer and the SCSI interface connection module.
4 Ports
8 Ports