ADIC Scalar 1000 - Manual (Page 10)

Fibre Channel Capability
The Scalar 1000 is an effective candidate for use as a
shared device in Fibre Channel networks due to its high
capacity and large number of high–throughput drives. For
customers requiring Storage Area Network (SAN) sup-
port, the Scalar 1000 library offers a Fibre Channel solu-
tion for increased bandwidth, easy scalability, and extended
data transfer ranges. ADIC’s Fibre Channel routers are
easily integrated within the Scalar 1000, allowing the Sca-
lar 1000 library to be used directly in SANs.
ADIC offers two routers designed for tape
streaming operations that integrate within a Scalar 1000
library—the FCR 100 and FCR 200. Both routers are
1U in height yet offer different channel options. The
FCR 100 offers one Fibre Channel port and one SCSI
bus while the FCR 200 offers one Fibre Channel port
and two SCSI busses.
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Fibre Channel Capability
Integrating Fibre Channel Routers into a Scalar 1000
is easy since the back of each Scalar 1000 module contains
a standard rackmount system to seamlessly house and in-
tegrate up to six Fibre Channel routers. Library modules
will utilize a certain number of routers, depending on the
number of drives. The recommendation is two drives per
SCSI bus. For example, twelve drives will utilize six FCR
100s. Since the FCR 200 supports two SCSI busses, twelve
drives will utilize three FCR 200s. To integrate FCRs into
the Scalar 1000, simply order a Fibre Channel Integra-
tion Kit (1 kit per router).
By integrating the Scalar 1000 and Fibre Channel
Routers, ADIC provides customers a complete Fibre
Channel solution package. Please contact an authorized
ADIC reseller for pricing information about adding
Fibre Channel to the Scalar 1000 library.
A rear view of the
Scalar 1000 with
two FCR 100/200
routers. Up to six
FCR 100/200
routers can be
rack mounted.
A rear view of the
Scalar 1000 with
two back-loaded
FCR 100/200
routers.
Planning Guidelines
Planning for a Scalar 1000 library involves several el-
ements, ranging from physical location preparation to
identifying cable requirements. To simplify this process,
ADIC offers a comprehensive worksheet designed spe-
cifically for Scalar 1000 customers.
After determining the drive type, the number of drives
and modules, simply work through the appropriate
Scalar 1000 Ordering Guidelines worksheet to define the
correct configuration. Customers can then correctly
identify the needed accessories—such as interface cables
and media—and order accordingly. ADIC works with
its customers to ensure these items are available upon
the Scalar 1000’s delivery. Please note that some items—
such as cables, media, and installation costs—are sepa-
rate and are not included in the base Scalar 1000 pricing.
The Ordering Guidelines worksheet is broken down
by module and drive technology. Within any module,
customers define the number of drives, the drive bay
capacity, and drive-to-host drive cables. Customers will
also identify which host interface cables are needed,
both in quantity and length. Remember, a Scalar 1000
library can have numerous layout scenarios so use this
worksheet to ensure that peripheral and accessory
needs are properly identified.