HP 2100 ER User manual

HP SureStore
Fibre Channel SCSI Bridge 2100 ER
User Guide
Edition 3
Part Number C6340-90003
February 2000
Printed in: Greeley, CO USA
© Copyright 2000 Hewlett-Packard Company

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See Appendix C for important safety and regulatory information.
Warranty
HP PRODUCT: HP SureStore 2100 ER SCSI Fibre Channel Bridge
C6340F
DURATION OF LIMITED WARRANTY: Two Years
1. HP warrants HP hardware, accessories, and supplies against defects
in materials and workmanship for the period specified above. If
Hewlett-Packard receives notice of such defects during the warranty
period, Hewlett-Packard will, at its option, either repair or replace
products which prove to be defective. Replacement products may be
either new or like-new.
2. HP warrants that HP software will not fail to execute its
programming instructions, for the period specified above, due to
defects in material and workmanship when properly installed and
used. If HP receives notice of such defects during the warranty period,
HP will replace software media that does not execute its
programming instructions due to such defects.
3. HP does not warrant that the operation of HP products will be
uninterrupted or error free. If HP is unable, within a reasonable time,
to repair or replace any product to a condition as warranted, customer
will be entitled to a refund of the purchase price upon prompt return
of the product.
4. HP products may contain remanufactured parts equivalent to new in
performance or may be been subject to incidental use.

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5. The warranty period begins on the date of delivery or on the date of
installation if installed by HP. If customer schedules or delays HP
installation more than 30 days after delivery, warranty begins on the
31st day from delivery.
6. Warranty does not apply to defects resulting from (a) improper or
inadequate maintenance or calibration, (b) software, interfacing,
parts or supplies not supplied by HP, (c) unauthorized modification or
misuse, (d) operation outside of the published environmental
specifications for the products, or (e) improper site preparation or
maintenance.
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WARRANTIES ARE EXCLUSIVE AND NO OTHER WARRANTY
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SATISFACTORY QUALITY, AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR
PURPOSE.
8. HP will be liable for damage to tangible property per incident up to
the greater of $300,000 or the actual amount paid for the product that
is the subject of the claim, and for damages for bodily injury or death,
to the extent that all such damages are determined by a court of
competent jurisdiction to have been directly caused by a defective HP
product.
9. TO THE EXTENTALLOWED BY LOCAL LAW, THE REMEDIES IN
THIS WARRANTY STATEMENT ARE THE CUSTOMER’S SOLE
AND EXCLUSIVE REMEDIES. EXCEPT AS INDICATED ABOVE,
IN NO EVENT WILL HP OR ITS SUPPLIERS BE LIABLE FOR
LOSS OF DATA OR FOR DIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL,
CONSEQUENTIAL (INCLUDING LOST PROFIT OR DATA), OR
OTHER DAMAGE, WHETHER BASED IN CONTRACT, TORT, OR
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Printing History
This guide is the first edition of all included material. The guide printing
date and part number indicate the current edition. The printing date
changes when a new edition is printed. (Minor corrections and updates
incorporated at reprint do not change this date.)
Edition 1: July 1998
Edition 2: December 1998: Added textual enhancements and
revised illustrations
Edition 3: February 2000: Added references to magneto-optical
devices and revised illustrations

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Typographical Conventions
The following typographical conventions are used in this guide:
Italic font: Denotes important information.
KEYCAP : Denotes keystrokes.
Computer Output: Denotes information displayed in the control panel
and screen menu items that you select.
WARNING Warnings call attention to a procedure or practice that could
result in personal injury if not correctly performed. Do not
proceed until you fully understand and meet the required
conditions.
CAUTION Cautions call attention to an operating procedure or practice that could
damage the product if not correctly performed. Do not proceed until you
fully understand and meet the required conditions.
NOTE Notes provide information that can be helpful in understanding the
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In This Guide
In this guide, the following areas are described:
Chapter 1 Introduction: Contents of the parts kit, supported
products, environmental requirements for the Fibre
Bridge, and sample configurations.
Chapter 2 Setting Up the Fibre Bridge: How to install the Fibre
Bridge, including rackmounting and cabling.
Chapter 3 Operating the Fibre Bridge: The Fibre Bridge start
sequence, default settings (and how to change them),
and verification of the system setup.
Chapter 4 Troubleshooting Guide: Possible start sequence errors,
instructions for starting diagnostic procedures, and
how to proceed.
Appendix A Fibre Channel Overview: Background information
about the Fibre environment, including specifics
relating to the Fibre Bridge.
Appendix B Support and Customer Service: Resource information
about access to Hewlett-Packard customer support and
service.
Appendix C Safety and Regulatory Information: Safety and
regulatory information for the Fibre Bridge.
Glossary A list of terms with definitions.

Contents
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Table of Contents
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

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Making Configuration Changes.................................................. 3-9
Reconfigure the Fibre Channel Address ................................ 3-11
Change the Trace Settings ....................................................3-13
Fibre Channel to SCSI Mapping Configuration .................... 3-14
4. Troubleshooting Guide
Chapter Overview ....................................................................... 4-2
Troubleshooting .......................................................................... 4-3
Problem: Cannot Turn On the DLT Library ....................... 4-3
Problem: Cannot Turn On the MO Library ........................ 4-3
Problem: Cannot Turn On the Hub (DLT Only) ................ 4-4
Problem: Cannot Turn On the Fibre Bridge .........................4-4
Problem: Cannot Confirm the Library Connection ............ 4-4
A. Fibre Channel Overview
Overview..................................................................................... A-2
Defining Fibre Channel .............................................................. A-3
Implementing Fibre Channel ...................................................... A-5
Distributed Devices................................................................ A-5
Cabling Advantages............................................................... A-5
Working With Fibre Channel .................................................... A-6
Problems with Fibre Channel ..................................................... A-9
Physical Connections............................................................. A-9
Laser Power Control Systems................................................ A-11
Device Addressing................................................................. A-11
B. Support and Customer Service
Chapter Overview ....................................................................... B-2
Supplies and Accessories............................................................ B-3
Hewlett-Packard Customer Support ........................................... B-4
Support Pack Service Contract .............................................. B-5

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HP FIRST/QUICK FAX Faxback Services........................... B-5
Electronic Support Services................................................... B-8
Customer Care Centers .......................................................... B-9
Telephone Support After Warranty ....................................... B-11
C. Safety and Regulatory Information
Chapter Overview ....................................................................... C-2
CDRH Regulations (USA Only)............................................ C-3
United Kingdom Telecommunications Act 1984 .................. C-3
Herstellerbescheinigung......................................................... C-5
English Translation of German Sound Emission Directive... C-5
Turvallisuusyhteenveto.......................................................... C-6
English Translation of Finland Regulatory Information........ C-7
Japanese VCCI Statement...................................................... C-8
Glossary
Index

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