HP ESL E-series Tape Libraries - Manual (Page 22)

1. e2400-FC 2GB FC interface controllers
2. e2400-160 FC interface controllers
3. Library robotics controller e1200-160 (non-SIPP libraries only)
4. Card cage fan
5. Card cage power supplies
Figure 8 Card cage with controllers
.
e2400-160 FC, e2400-FC 2G, and e2400–FC 4G interface controllers
The FC interface controller translates the Fibre Channel Protocol (FCP) to and from the SCSI protocol,
if necessary. It transfers commands, data, and status information to and from FC controllers and FC
and SCSI devices.
Supported devices include:
• Initiator devices – FC hosts
• Sequential access devices – tape drives
• Changer devices – tape libraries
The e2400-160 FC interface controller provides bidirectional connectivity for Ultra-3 SCSI buses in
a Fibre Channel Switched Fabric (FC-SW) environment.
The e2400-FC 2G and 4G interface controllers provide fibre connectivity for native FC drives, such
as the Ultrium 460-FC or 960 drive.
NOTE:
For information on installing the HP StorageWorks e2400-160 FC, e2400-FC 2G, and e2400–FC
4G interface controllers, see the
HP StorageWorks ESL E-Series tape library unpacking and installation
guide, or the documentation that shipped with the interface controller.
Figure 9 illustrates the I/O panel of the e2400-160 FC interface controller.
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