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Step 5: set the scsi interface mode switch – HP Surestore 2.15 Tape Library User Manual

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Step 5: Set the SCSI Interface Mode Switch

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Step 5: Set the SCSI Interface Mode Switch

Do not connect any cables yet.

The SCSI interface mode switch, shown below, is on the rear panel between
the bus 1 and bus 2 SCSI ports.

Figure 2-1

SCSI Interface Mode Switch

To set the SCSI interface mode switch:

1. Determine how to connect the library according to:

Number of drives in the library and drive type (only DLT4000 drives
are supported as daisy-chained)

Number of SCSI cards

2. Set the SCSI interface mode switch.

Table 2-3

SCSI Interface Mode Switch Settings

Setting

Purpose

Set to

Term Pwr

Sends power to the terminator

ON in most installations

Termination

Terminates the SCSI bus; functions
the same as a physical terminator

ON if one port on the bus is open

OFF if both ports on the bus are
connected to a cable

DIFF/SE

Specifies interface mode

DIFF for differential