TANDBERG MSERIES FC Quick Reference Manual

FIBRE CHANNEL BRIDGE

QUICK REFERENCE 

GUIDE

This Quick Reference Guide 

explains how to:

-- Install up to three FC420 

bridges into a Tandberg 

Data M2500 tape library

-- Replace an FC420 bridge

For your convenience, these 

tasks have been integrated in 

this document into one easy-to-

follow procedure. As you 

perform the procedure, watch 

for instructions that specifically 

address a first-time installation 

or field replacement.

The Tandberg Data Web site 

(www.tandberg Data.com) 

also has a complete set of 

M2500 documents in PDF 

format.

Note: Adobe Acrobat Reader 

software is required to view and 

print these documents. You can 

download a free copy of Adobe 

Acrobat Reader software at 

www.adobe.com.

STEP 1:

PREPARE FOR INSTALLATION/REPLACEMENT

a. If this is a first-time installation (system upgrade),

 make sure you 

have the following system requirements:

--

Point-to-point/fabric or arbitrated public or private loop topology.

--

For fabric configurations, a Fibre Channel switch approved by 

Tandberg Data.

--

Network management software package approved by Tandberg 

Data.

--

Windows

®

 NT 4.0 SP6 or later, Windows 2000 SP2 or later, Solaris

®

7 and 8, or other operating system approved by Tandberg Data.

b.

Make sure you have the tools recommended for this procedure:

--

#1 Phillips® screwdriver.

--

Flat-blade screwdriver.

c.

Take precautions to prevent electrostatic discharge (ESD). These 

precautions include:

--

Wearing a properly grounded antistatic wrist strap.

--

Wearing other antistatic apparel (smock, footwear, etc.).

--

Keeping the FC420 Fibre bridge in its antistatic packaging until you 

are ready to configure and install it.

Note:

 For a complete list of Tandberg Data-approved networking 

hardware, software, and operating systems, contact the Tandberg 

Data Help Desk or an authorized Tandberg Data sales 

representative.

Caution:

 Failure to take adequate antistatic precautions may 

result in damage to the FC420 bridge or other library 

components.

Tandberg Data FC420 Fibre Channel Bridge 

Quick Reference Guide