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1. Introduction
Chapter Overview ....................................................................... 1-2
Fibre Bridge Components and Supported Products.................... 1-3
Product Components.............................................................. 1-3
Supported Products ................................................................ 1-5
Choosing a Location ................................................................... 1-6
Physical Specifications .......................................................... 1-6
Environmental Specifications ................................................ 1-6
Fibre Channel Configurations..................................................... 1-7
Basic Configuration ..............................................................1-7
Expanded Configuration (DLT libraries only) ...................... 1-8
2. Setting Up the Fibre Bridge
Chapter Overview ....................................................................... 2-2
Mounting the Fibre Bridge in a Rack ......................................... 2-3
Assemble the L-brackets to the Fibre Bridge ........................ 2-4
Install the Fibre Bridge in the Rack ....................................... 2-5
Installing Cables ........................................................................ 2-6
Fibre Bridge Connection, Basic Configuration Example
(DLT and MO Libraries) .................................................... 2-6
Fibre Bridge Connection, Expanded Configuration Example
(DLT libraries only)............................................................ 2-8
Optical Fibre Channel Cable Options .................................... 2-11
3. Operating the Fibre Bridge
Chapter Overview ....................................................................... 3-2
Powering on the System ............................................................3-3
Changing the Default Settings .................................................... 3-5
Connecting the Serial Cable .................................................. 3-5
Serial Port Setup .................................................................... 3-7
Serial Port Operation ............................................................. 3-7