Virtual TapeServer 6.03.41 Installation Guide

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Installation Summary and Checklist
This chapter describes the hardware needed by Virtual TapeServer (VTS), the installation
process, and the information you should prepare before beginning. Refer to subsequent
chapters for details about each step.
Hardware overview
Before beginning the installation, it is important to identify the hardware involved in setting
up the VTS system and the role that each component plays. Here is a description of each
hardware component and how it fits into the VTS environment:
• VTS server module (model VT5900-E), which is built on an HP ProLiant DL385 G2
server:
• VTS SCSI converter
This SCSI converter converts high-voltage differential (HVD) Ultra160/SCSI-3 to low-
voltage differential (LVD) Ultra-2 SCSI. It provides up to four converter circuits. One
SCSI converter is provided. Here is a picture of the back of the SCSI converter: