Connecting to a third-party tape backup device

Supported tape backup devices

The FAS270/270c requires a tape backup device that supports an optical Fibre Channel interface. See the System Configuration Guide for supported tape backup devices.

Connecting a tape backup device

The optical Fibre Channel interface is hot-pluggable, meaning that it is not necessary to power off your appliance before adding the tape backup device. To connect a third-party tape backup device to your storage appliance, complete the following step.

Step	Action
1	Connect the tape device cable to the following points of connection: The Fibre Channel port (orange) on the CPU module at the back panel of your appliance The port on the tape device