Quantum SNC 4500, User Manual

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12 Getting Started
Use high-quality cables rated for the type of SCSI transfers required. Well-insulated SCSI cables
significantly reduce the occurrence of errors in communications. Try to keep cable lengths as short as
possible to ensure higher signal quality and performance.
Cabling the SNC 4501 to the Scalar 24
1 Turn off the library and SNC, if they are on.
2 Check the type of cable, cable length limit and number of devices recommended for each port. For
general guidelines, refer to
Connecting the SCSI Ports .
3 Connect sb0 on the SNC to drive 1.
4 Terminate drive 1.
See Figure 3 . Stop here if you have only one LTO-1 or SDLT drive. If you have two LTO-1 or SDLT
drives, proceed to Step 5 .
5 Connect sb1 on the SNC to drive 2.
6 Terminate drive 2.
See Figure 3 .
Figure 3 Scalar 24 with Two LTO-1/LTO-2 or SDLT Drives
Cabling the SNC 4500 to the Scalar 100: Four or Six LTO-1 or
SDLT Drives
1 Turn off the library and SNC, if they are on.
2 Check the type of cable, cable length limit and number of devices recommended for each port. For
general guidelines, refer to
Connecting the SCSI Ports .
3 Connect sb0 on SNC 1 to the library controller.
4 Connect the library controller to drive 3.
CAUTION
Use a maximum cable length of 6m (20 ft) for LVD devices.
CAUTION
Use a maximum cable length of 6m (20 ft) for LVD devices.