Step 5: set the scsi interface mode switch – HP Surestore 2.15 Tape Library User Manual
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Step 5: Set the SCSI Interface Mode Switch
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Step 5: Set the SCSI Interface Mode Switch
Do not connect any cables yet.
The SCSI interface mode switch, shown below, is on the rear panel between
the bus 1 and bus 2 SCSI ports.
Figure 2-1
SCSI Interface Mode Switch
To set the SCSI interface mode switch:
1. Determine how to connect the library according to:
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Number of drives in the library and drive type (only DLT4000 drives
are supported as daisy-chained)
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Number of SCSI cards
2. Set the SCSI interface mode switch.
Table 2-3
SCSI Interface Mode Switch Settings
Setting
Purpose
Set to
Term Pwr
Sends power to the terminator
ON in most installations
Termination
Terminates the SCSI bus; functions
the same as a physical terminator
ON if one port on the bus is open
OFF if both ports on the bus are
connected to a cable
DIFF/SE
Specifies interface mode
DIFF for differential