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6-68141-01 Rev A, April 2014

*6-68141-01*

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Quantum Scalar i500: 

Ethernet Expansion Blade 

Installation

The Ethernet Expansion blade (see 

Figure 1

 on page 2) facilitates direct Ethernet 

connectivity between HP LTO-5 and LTO-6 Fibre Channel (FC) tape drives and the 
Scalar

®

 i500 library’s internal Ethernet via the library control blade.

Summary of Contents for Scalar i500

Page 1: ...its affiliates in the United States and or other countries All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners Quantum specifications are subject to change Quantum Scalar i500 Ethernet E...

Page 2: ...thernet Expansion Blade LTO 5 and LTO 6 FC tape drives enable you to use tape drive Ethernet connectivity for FIPS certified key exchanges tape drive log collection tape drive firmware updates and tap...

Page 3: ...an 5U it is recommended that all HP LTO 5 FC or HP LTO 6 FC tape drives be connected to an Ethernet Expansion blade The Ethernet Expansion blade is not in the data path and does not affect tape drive...

Page 4: ...to connect the LCB to the expansion module in which the Ethernet Expansion blade is installed Tools Required None Instructions 1 Upgrade library firmware to version 600G or later 2 Upgrade tape drive...

Page 5: ...bay can cause the pins to bend 10 Evenly apply pressure to both sides of the blade and slide it into the expansion module until the latch hooks begin to move toward the middle of the blade Push the l...

Page 6: ...pansion blade to be sure it says Ready see Figure 2 on page 6 14 Save the library configuration a From the Web client select Tools Save Restore Configuration b Select Save System Configuration and cli...

Page 7: ...the Ethernet Expansion blade is installed There are two ports marked UPPER and LOWER Since the Ethernet Expansion blade must be installed in the lower bay of the expansion module you must use the port...

Page 8: ...Quantum Scalar i500 Ethernet Expansion Blade Installation 6 68141 01 Rev A April 2014 8 Installing the Ethernet Expansion Blade...

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