Sun Microsystems StorageTek StreamLine SL8500, System Assurance Manual

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Host Connectivity Checklist
Table 11. Host Connection Checklist and Requirements
Configuration Port Firmware Comments
Single
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See page 29
Port 2B only All versions This is the simplest type of host connection to
the library.
Supports: Single host/library management
software (ACSLS or HSC).
Library Complex
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Port 2B only FRS_2.00 Optional Feature.
Connects two or more libraries together using
pass-thru ports.
Can connect up to 10 libraries together in a
complex.
Supports: Single host/library management
software (ACSLS or HSC).
Dual TCP/IP
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Port 2B primary
Port 2A optional
FRS_3.08 Optional Feature.
Provides two separate paths for host
connections to the library or library complex.
Separate, not redundant. Redundancy is
provided in the network design.
Supports: Single host/library management
software (ACSLS or HSC).
Partitioned
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Port 2B primary
Port 2A optional
FRS_3.7x Optional Feature.
Supports Dual TCP/IP feature.
Supports: Dual host/library management
software (ACSLS and/or HSC).
Multi-Host
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Port 2B primary
Port 2A optional
FRS_3.95 Optional Feature.
Provides up to four separate paths for host
connections to a library complex.
Separate, not redundant. Redundancy is
provided in the network design.
Supports: Single host/library management
software (ACSLS or HSC).
Redundant
Electronics
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HBC1:
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Port 2B primary
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Port 2A optional
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HBC2:
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Port 2B primary
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Port 2A optional
FRS_6.xx Optional Feature.
Provides a second set of electronics in the event
that the first set becomes inoperable.
Supports a dual set of electronics.
Supports: Single host/library management
software (ACSLS or HSC).
If using a partitioning feature supports Dual host/
library management software (ACSLS and/or
HSC).