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ABLE OF
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ONTENTS
CHAPTER 1
I
NTRODUCTION
About the Virtual Tape Library (VTL) Service Manual.............................................. 1-2
400M Service Manual vs VTL Service Manual .................................................................. 1-2
Other VTL Documentation .......................................................................................... 1-2
VTL System Administrator Guide....................................................................................... 1-2
Other 400 Series Documentation ................................................................................. 1-3
400M Service Manual.......................................................................................................... 1-3
Online Help.......................................................................................................................... 1-3
Enhanced MAID Technology ...................................................................................... 1-3
SGI COPAN VTL Products and Options .................................................................... 1-4
SGI COPAN 400T ............................................................................................................... 1-4
SGI COPAN 400TX ............................................................................................................ 1-4
CHAPTER 2
P
RODUCT
A
RCHITECTURE
Architecture Overview ................................................................................................. 2-2
VTL Feature Architecture ............................................................................................ 2-3
Application Processor Subassembly ............................................................................ 2-4
Application Processor .......................................................................................................... 2-4
Fibre Channel HBAs in Application Processor ................................................................... 2-5
Fibre Channel HBA Enumeration in the OS........................................................................ 2-5
VTL Operating System ........................................................................................................ 2-6
VTL Application Software .................................................................................................. 2-6
VTL Fibre Channel Cabling ........................................................................................ 2-7
Network, Power, USB and Serial Cabling ................................................................. 2-12
CHAPTER 3
A
PPLICATION
P
ROCESSOR
F
EATURE
I
NSTALLATION
Overview ...................................................................................................................... 3-2
400T/TX System Layout...................................................................................................... 3-2
What You Need.................................................................................................................... 3-3
Step 1 - Remove the Blank Panel................................................................................. 3-4
Step 2 - Install the Rails in the Cabinet........................................................................ 3-5
Step 3 - Install AP0 on the Rails .................................................................................. 3-9
Step 4 - Install Cable Management Arm for AP0 ...................................................... 3-11
Step 5 - Install AP1 on the Rails and Install the Cable Management Arm for AP1 .. 3-15