Virtual TapeServer 6.04.04 for NonStop Servers Quick Start Guide

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For the most reliable service, use cables of the highest quality and shortest possible length
based on the location of the equipment in the data center. The following is a list of HP cables
and their part numbers, which are provided by HP for VTS installations. (These cables are
provided if listed in the CPSA description for the PID.)
• S-series SCSI cable, 3 m, part number 518-010W
• S-series SCSI cable, 7.6 m, part number 518-025W
• S-series SCSI cable, 15.2 m, part number 518-050W
• S-series SCSI cable, 22.9 m, part number 518-075W
• LC-LC, Multimode Fibre cable, 2 m, part number M8900-02
• LC-LC, Multimode Fibre cable, 5 m, part number M8900-05
• LC-LC, Multimode Fibre cable, 15 m, part number M8900-15
• LC-LC, Multimode Fibre cable, 40 m, part number M8900-40
• LC-LC, Multimode Fibre cable, 80 m, part number M8900-80
Review standard operating practices
Standard operating practices include
• Obtaining an ESD protection kit and following the directions that come with the kit.
• Ensuring that your ESD protection kit contains an antistatic table mat and that your ESD
wrist strap has a built-in series resistor.
• Removing all metal accessories before working with the equipment.
VT5900-L Up to 2 SCSI (HVD) To connect from the SCSI converter to the host
server or external storage device.
To connect to the SCSI converter, the cable
must have a male MD68 connector. SCSI cable
length is limited to 25 meters (82 feet). Note
that four 2-meter VHDCI-to-MD68 HVD cables
are provided with the SCSI converter.
Up to
10
Fibre optic By default, you can connect to up to six host
servers or external drives or libraries. Up to two
additional Fibre Channel cards may be
installed, allowing for up to four more
connections.
It is recommended that you acquire M8900
MMF cables, and a male LC connector is
required to attach to the VTS server.
Up to 5 CAT-5 Ethernet To connect VTS to the network for LAN/WAN
connectivity and for HP Integrated Lights-Out
(iLO) support.
1 VGA To connect the monitor or computer to VTS, if
you choose to connect a keyboard and monitor to
the server for network configuration.
Model # Type Description