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Table 8–19: Hardware Components Used to Create the Configuration
Shown in Figure 8–17 (cont.)
Callout Number
Description
6
H879-AA terminator
7
328215-00X, BN21K, or BN21L cable
c
a
The maximum length of the BN38C (or BN38D) cable on one SCSI bus segment must not exceed 25 meters.
b
The maximum length of the BN37A cable must not exceed 25 meters.
c
The maximum combined length of these cables must not exceed 25 meters.
8.12.2.2 Preparing a TL881 or TL891 Rackmount MiniLibrary for Shared SCSI
Bus Usage
A TL881 or TL891 MiniLibrary base unit may also be used in a rackmount
configuration with an expansion unit, data unit(s), and other base units, to
add tape drive and/or cartridge capacity to the configuration.
The expansion unit is installed above the TL881 or TL891 DLT MiniLibrary
base or data units in a SW500, SW800, or RETMA cabinet.
For complete hardware installation instructions, see the TL881 MiniLibrary
System User’s Guide or TL891 MiniLibrary System User’s Guide.
The topics in this section provide information on preparing the rackmount
TL881 or TL891 DLT MiniLibrary for use on a shared SCSI bus.
It is assumed that the expansion unit, base modules, and pass-through and
motor mechanism have been installed.
8.12.2.2.1 Cabling the Rackmount TL881 or TL891 DLT MiniLibrary
You must make the following connections to render the DLT MiniLibrary
system operational:
• Expansion unit to the pass-through motor mechanism: The motor
mechanism cable is about 1 meter long and has a DB-15 connector
on each end. Connect it between the connector labeled Motor on the
expansion unit to the motor on the pass-through mechanism.
_____________________ Note _____________________
This cable is not shown in Figure 8–19 because the
pass-through mechanism is not shown in the figure.
• Robotics control cables from the expansion unit to each base unit or
data unit: These cables have a DB-9 male connector on one end and
a DB-9 female connector on the other end. Connect the male end to
the Expansion Unit Interface connector on the base unit or Diagnostic
Configuring a Shared SCSI Bus for Tape Drive Use 8–67