HP NonStop G-Series - Manual (Page 123)

Connecting the Fibre Channel Components for the
CTL700 Tape Library
L700 (CTL700) Installation and User’s Guide — 527338-004
A- 5
Powering on the Tape Drive and the Fibre Channel
Converter
After you have installed the fiber cable, power on both the CT9840FC-1 tape
drive and the CT9800FC Fiber Channel converter. The CT9840FC-
1/CT9841FC-1 tape drive must be powered on first.
Powering on the Tape Drive and the Fibre Channel Converter
1. Make sure that the power cords are fully seated into the AC power
receptacles on both the tape drive 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 the CT9840FC-1/CT9841FC-1 tape drive.
4. Press the power switch to 1 on the CT9800FC Fiber Channel converter.
5. Verify that both of the devices power on.
If connectivity is not established, the FC green LED will not be illuminated on the
converter as shown in
Figure A-5 . You will need to check the fiber cable
connections on both the tape drive and the Fibre Channel converter.
Figure A-5. FC LED Not Illuminated
Note. The CT9840FC-1/CT9841FC-1 tape drive must be powered on first.
WARNING. The CT9840FC-1/CT9841FC-1 tape drive and the CT9800FC Fibre Channel
converter do 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 Fibre Channel converter enclosure.
FC LED