Virtual TapeServer 8.3 Supplemental Installation Guide

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The second FC card shown in slot 2 is optional and may not be installed. If installed, it may provide
up to four ports instead of the two shown.
To connect to the host server
When connecting host servers over Fibre Channel to the VTS server, use one port per host server, if
possible. If connecting more than one host server through a switch, ensure that the host servers are
of the same type. Each Fibre Channel port on the VTS server is configured to emulate one host type
only. Host servers of differing types must be connected to separate ports. Also, ensure proper zoning
is configured.
1. Connect one end of a Fibre optic cable to a Fibre Channel (FC) port on the VTS server.
2. Connect the other end of the cable to the host server.
3. Note the port number used on the VTS server. Later, you will have to set this port to target
mode using the VTS web interface.
To connect to an external tape device
1. Connect one end of a Fibre optic cable to a Fibre Channel (FC) port on the VTS server.
2. Connect the other end of the cable to the external drive or library.
3. Note the port number used on the VTS server. Later, you will have to set the port to physical
mode using the VTS web interface.
To connect to the network
Connect one end of an Ethernet cable to Ethernet port 1, which is the port on the left (labeled in the
server diagram). Port 1 corresponds to eth0 in Linux, which is the VTS operating system. Connect the
other end of the cable to the LAN or WAN switch.
If Data Replication, AutoCopy, or Instant DR is licensed, you may also want to connect to Ethernet
port 2, which is on the right (labeled in the server diagram). Port 2 corresponds to eth1.
Performance on port 1 may be affected if you do not dedicate a port for replication traffic. Connect
the other end of the cable to the LAN or WAN switch. (You can also use port 2 for network
configuration, as described below.)
Note If a second subnet is not available, you cannot use Ethernet port 2 (eth1).
To connect to the management port for Lights-Out 100 support
1. Connect one end of an Ethernet cable to the Mgmt port.
2. Connect the other end of the cable to the LAN or WAN switch.
To connect to power
1. Connect both power cords to the VTS server.
2. Plug each power cord into a grounded electrical outlet. It is recommended that the cords be
connected to separate electrical circuits for redundancy.