Connecting a third-party SCSI tape backup device

The following list specifies guidelines for successfully connecting third-party tape backup devices to the filer:

Check the System Configuration Guide at http://now.netapp.com to verify that your tape backup device is supported. Connecting an unsupported tape backup device can cause your filer to halt.
Use the appropriate type and length cable for the tape backup device. The maximum cable length supported by the SCSI adapter is 2 meters.

To connect a third-party SCSI tape backup device to the filer, complete the following steps, using the figure for reference.

Step	Action
1	If your filer is running, shut it down using the following command: halt
2	Turn off the power to your filer and unplug it from all power sources.
3	Set the SCSI ID on the tape backup device. See the device documentation for instructions about how to set the tape backup ID. Note Do not use SCSI ID 7 for the device because it is reserved for the SCSI host adapter.
4	Set the ID of your robotic loader for the tape backup device, then go to Step 5. If you do not have a robotic loader, go to Step 5.
5	Connect one end of the SCSI cable to the top SCSI adapter port in slot 4 of the filer, then connect the other end of the cable to the input port on the tape backup device.
6	Tighten the thumbscrews on the cable ends.
7	Terminate any open ports on the tape backup device with an active SCSI terminator.