FUJITSU Storage ETERNUS LT260 Tape Library User`s Guide

Chapter 1

Preparation

This chapter describes the necessary preparation for installation of the LT260.

This section describes the necessary information, and the devices and cables that should be prepared before you connect the LT260 to a Storage Area Network (SAN) and a LAN for operation management.

1.1

Host Connection

A SAN is a dedicated network for connecting a server (host) to an LT260. A Fibre Channel (FC)/Serial Attached

SCSI (SAS) interface can be used for the host interface. The connection destination may be the server or the switch depending on which connection configuration is used.

The host interface cables that are used for connecting the LT260 to a SAN must be obtained separately. When a switch is used to connect the LT260 to the server, the appropriate switch for the type of host interface that is to be connected must also be prepared separately.

1.2

Connection to LAN for Operation Management

The LT260 must be connected to the LAN for operation management during operation management and system maintenance.

Acquire an IP address for the LT260 beforehand so that a LAN environment can be set up during installation.

In addition, network devices and other items must be prepared so that the LT260 can be connected to a LAN for operation management.

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FUJITSU Storage ETERNUS LT260 Tape Library User’s Guide -Installation & Operation-

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