Virtual TapeServer 8.3 Quick Start Guide

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To connect for network configuration
To configure the server’s network settings, you can connect the VTS server to the network using one
of these options:
l Connect a computer to the server using a serial cable
l Connect a computer to the server using an Ethernet cable
l Connect to a monitor and keyboard
To connect using a serial cable:
1. Connect one end of a serial cable to one of the serial ports on the VTS server.
2. Connect the other end of the cable to a computer. (If the computer does not provide a serial
port, you can use a serial-to-USB conversion cable.)
To connect using an Ethernet cable:
1. Connect one end of an Ethernet cable to port 2 (eth1).
2. Connect the other end of the cable to a computer.
3. Configure the Ethernet port on the computer to use 1.1.1.2 as its static IP address.
To connect to monitor and keyboard:
1. Connect one end of a VGA cable into the 15-pin VGA port on the VTS server.
2. Connect the other end of the cable into the monitor or computer with terminal emulation.
3. If using a keyboard, connect it to a PS/2 or USB port on the VTS server.
Power on the hardware
Perform these steps in order to power all VTS hardware:
1. Press the power button located on the front panel of the VTS server. The power button on the
front panel changes from yellow to green, and the server module self-boots.
Allow the VTS server to completely boot before proceeding. The console will display a login
prompt when it is ready to proceed.
2. Start tape services on the host server. For example, on a NonStop server, use the SCF START
$VTAPE command, where VTAPE is the name of the tape device.
If problems arise, make sure there are no warning lights for any of the disk drives. Contact the HP
Global NonStop Solution Center (GNSC) if you encounter hardware issues.