
Compaq Confidential – Need to Know Required
Writer:
Bob Young
Project:
Compaq StorageWorks SSL2000 Series Library Reference Guide
Comments:
Part Number:
187193-001
File Name:
a-frnt.doc
Last Saved On:
4/17/00 9:08 AM
Contents
Text Conventions........................................................................................................xi
Symbols in Text.........................................................................................................xii
Symbols on Equipment..............................................................................................xii
Cabinet Stability ...................................................................................................... xiii
Getting Help .............................................................................................................xiv
Compaq Technical Support ...............................................................................xiv
Compaq Website ...............................................................................................xiv
Compaq Authorized Reseller..............................................................................xv
Introduction ............................................................................................................. 1-1
Library Models ........................................................................................................ 1-2
Multi-Unit Library Systems..................................................................................... 1-2
Tape Cartridge Magazine Mail Slot......................................................................... 1-3
SCSI Interface.......................................................................................................... 1-3
Multi-Server Data Sharing................................................................................ 1-3
SCSI Configuration .......................................................................................... 1-5
SCSI Bus Performance Considerations ................................................................... 1-5
Drives ............................................................................................................... 1-5
Data Transfer Rate............................................................................................ 1-5
Internal Cabling Configuration......................................................................... 1-5
Bus Length Limitations .................................................................................... 1-6
Independent SCSI Buses for SE ....................................................................... 1-6
Physical Configuration ............................................................................................ 1-6
Shuttle Lockdown Mechanism ................................................................................ 1-6