Connecting to third-party devices

Preparing the third-party devices

To prepare the third-party devices, complete the following steps.

Step	Action
1	Set the appropriate ID on the tape backup device. See the documentation for the tape backup device.
2	If you have a robotic loader on the tape backup device or a Fibre Channel switch, set its ID. See the documentation for the Fibre Channel switch.
3	Turn off all third-party devices and go to the following sections, as applicable: Connecting to a third-party SCSI tape backup device Connecting to a third-party Fibre Channel switch.

Step

Action

Set the appropriate ID on the tape backup device.

See the documentation for the tape backup device.

If you have a robotic loader on the tape backup device or a Fibre Channel switch, set its ID.

See the documentation for the Fibre Channel switch.

Turn off all third-party devices and go to the following sections, as applicable:

Observe the following rules for connecting the third-party devices:

Use a cable that is
- Appropriate to the tape adapter installed in your appliance
- Of an approved length for the third-party device
  Note
  See the documentation for the third-party device.
The expansion slots assigned for tape adapters and the type of tape adapters installed in your appliance are identified in the System Configuration Guide at http://now.netapp.com.
Check the System Configuration Guide to verify support for your tape backup device. An unsupported tape backup device might cause the appliance to halt.

For details about connecting third-party devices, see the following topics: