Virtual TapeServer 8.0 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-PC, Multimode Fibre cable, 2 m, part number M8900-02
• LC-PC, Multimode Fibre cable, 5 m, part number M8900-05
• LC-PC, Multimode Fibre cable, 15 m, part number M8900-15
• LC-PC, Multimode Fibre cable, 40 m, part number M8900-40
• LC-PC, Multimode Fibre cable, 80 m, part number M8900-80
Gather network information
After you mount and cable the hardware, you must configure a fully qualified domain name if
using DHCP.
Note
You must use a static IP address if GFS is configured in your environment. DHCP is not
supported with GFS.
You will need the following if you do not plan to use DHCP:
• Fully qualified domain name
• IP address
• Subnet mask
• Default router (gateway)
• DNS or DHCP addresses with VTS name entered
VT5900-P Up to
16
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.
Up to 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