HP Integrity NonStop H-Series - Manual (Page 34)

Cabling the Fibre Channel Converter
9800FC (CT9800FC) Fibre Channel Converter Installation and User’s Guide— 524957-003
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Powering On the Tape Drive and the Fibre Channel
Converter
Figure 3-5. Location of the GBIC on the Fibre Channel Converter
Power on both the tape drive and the Fiber Channel converter. The tape drive must
be powered on first.
Powering On the Tape Drive and the Fibre Channel Converter
1. Check that the power cords are fully seated in 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 position” on the tape drive.
4. Press the power switch to 1 “on position” on the Fiber Channel converter. See
Figure 3-2 .
5. Verify that both of the devices power on.
6. Check for the green FC LED light.
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If connectivity is established the green FC LED will be illuminated. See
Figure 3-6 .
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If connectivity is not established, the FC green LED will not be illuminated. See
Figure 3-7 . Check the fiber cable connections on both the tape drive and the
Fibre Channel converter.
Note. The tape drive must be powered on first.
WARNING. The Fibre Channel converter does not have protection against lightning surges.
For this reason, if you are located in a high risk area, use external surge protection rated for
use in your location and be able to handle the power requirements of the tape drive
enclosure.
GBIC