Connecting the FAS250 to third-party devices

Connecting to a third-party tape backup device

Supported tape backup devices

The FAS250 requires a tape backup device that supports a copper Fibre Channel interface. See the System Configuration Guide for supported tape backup devices.

Connecting a tape backup device

The copper Fibre Channel interface is hot-pluggable, meaning 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 steps.

Step	Action
1	Connect the tape device cable to the following points of connection: The Fibre Channel port (orange) at the back panel of your appliance, on the CPU module The port on the tape device
2	Ground your appliance to the tape backup device. Using the provided M5 x 0.5 inch shelf screw, connect one end of the copper grounding cable to the threaded hole adjacent to the power supply receptacle on your appliance, as shown in the preceding illustration.
3	Connect the other end of the grounding cable to the tape backup device. See the User's manual that came with the tape device for more information.

Step

Action

Connect the tape device cable to the following points of connection:

The Fibre Channel port (orange) at the back panel of your appliance, on the CPU module
The port on the tape device

Ground your appliance to the tape backup device. Using the provided M5 x 0.5 inch shelf screw, connect one end of the copper grounding cable to the threaded hole adjacent to the power supply receptacle on your appliance, as shown in the preceding illustration.

Connect the other end of the grounding cable to the tape backup device. See the User's manual that came with the tape device for more information.