Virtual TapeServer 6.02.00 Installation Guide

HP Virtual TapeServer Installation Guide 18 HP Part Number 528654-006 Sept 2006
To connect Virtual TapeServer to a SCSI-based external storage that uses an MD68 connector,
use a cable with a male VHDCI connector on the Virtual TapeServer side and the appropriate
(male or female) MD68 connector on the SCSI storage side. For connector specifics and
termination requirements, refer to the user manual for the SCSI-based external storage devices.
Virtual SCSI Cable (25 meter / 80 foot maximum) External
TapeServer Male VHDCI MD68 SCSI
Server Connector Connector Storage
Module
SCSI bus termination here
Connecting the Virtual TapeServer to SCSI-based external storage that uses a Centronics HVD
connector requires a Virtual TapeServer SCSI interface conversion module. Use a cable with a
male VHDCI connector on the server side and a male MD68 connector on the converter side. A
second cable is used to connect the SCSI interface conversion module to the SCSI-based
external storage. This cable uses a male Centronics connector on the converter side and the
appropriate (male or female) Centronics connector on the SCSI storage side. Maximum total
cable length between the Virtual TapeServer SCSI interface conversion module and the
external SCSI tape drive is 25 meters (82 feet). If a second SCSI tape drive is daisy chained,
the total cable length must remain under 25 meters (82 feet). For connector specifics and
termination requirements, refer to the storage manufacturer’s user manual.
2 meter(6 foot)
Virtual SCSI Cable Virtual SCSI Cable External
TapeServer TapeServer SCSI
Server Male Male SCSI interface Male Storage
Module VHDCI MD68 Conv. Module Centronics
Connector Connector Connector
SCSI bus termination here
Cabling the Virtual TapeServer Server Module to External
Tape Resources
External tape drives are connected via the VHDCI connectors on the Virtual TapeServer server
module. HVD tape drives must be connected via the Virtual TapeServer SCSI interface
conversion module. LVD or Fibre Channel drives can be connected directly.
Fibre Channel Tape Drives: Fibre Channel tape drives can be connected directly to the dual-
channel fiber controller included in some Virtual TapeServer models using a male LC type
connector. The connector used on the opposite end of the cable depends on the Fibre Channel
tape drive used.