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Interface manager (im) features, Fibre channel features, Scsi bus features – HP Tape Library Interface Manager Software User Manual

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Chapter 1

Interface Manager (IM) Features

Fibre Channel Features

Fibre Channel target mode

Single 1.0625 Gbps FC port

Fibre Channel arbitrated loop (FC-AL) and switched fabric (FC-SW)

topologies, includes point-to-point (PPP) configurations

Private Loop Direct Attach (PLDA) profile compliant

Class 3 connection with SCSI-FCP protocol

Supports FCP-2 error recovery protocol as specified in FCP-2 rev. 03 for

use with streaming devices (such as tape) and medium changers

SCSI Bus Features

SCSI initiator mode

Up to 20 auto-negotiating SCSI buses (Narrow, Wide, Fast, Ultra)

Ultra-2 wide SCSI for data transfer up to 80MB/s per bus (LVD)

Ultra-2 wide SCSI for data transfer up to 40MB/s per bus (HVD)

SCSI-2 and SCSI-3 protocols

Differential or LVD/single-ended internal termination

(HVD or LVD Single-ended)

Supports tape and medium changer SCSI devices

Configuration Features

DHCP for easier network administration

Serial DB-9 connector for terminal access

Ethernet RJ-45 connector for FTP, Telnet and Web browser access

Field-upgradeable firmware