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Connecting the Fibre Channel Components for the
CTL700 Tape Library
L700 (CTL700) Installation and User’s Guide—527338-004
A-10
Powering on the CTL700 Tape Library and the Fibre
Channel Converter
Figure A-10. Location of the GBIC on the CT9800FC Fibre Channel Converter.
After you have installed the fiber cable, power on both the CTL700 tape library
and the CT9800FC Fibre Channel converter. The tape library must be powered
on first.
Powering on the CTL700 Tape Library and the Fibre Channel
Converter
1. Check that the power cords are fully seated into the AC power receptacles
on both the tape library and the Fibre Channel converter.
2. Attach the male end of the power cords to two separate power outlets.
3. Press the power switch to 1 “on position” on the CTL700 tape library.
4. Press the power switch to 1 “on position” on the CT9800FC Fibre Channel
converter.
5. Verify that both of the devices power on.
If connectivity is not established, the FC green LED will not be illuminated as
shown in Figure A-11
on page A-11. You will need to check the fiber cable
connections on both the tape drive and the Fibre Channel converter.
Note. Remember that the CTL700 tape library must be powered on first.
WARNING. The CT9800FC Fibre Channel converter and the CTL700 tape library does not
have protection against lightning surges. For this reason, those customers located in high risk
areas should use external surge protection rated for use in their location and be able to handle
the power demand of the converter enclosure.
GBIC