Use the Fibre Drive Settings screen to configure the topology connection mode, interface speed and loop ID settings for the Fibre Channel (FC) tape drives installed in the library. The screen also displays the location and status of each FC tape drive.
Loop topologies require loop IDs. A loop ID can be set to a value from 0 to
125. A unique loop ID is selected by default for FC tape drives. For example,
the tape drive installed in the top drive bay of a
Note: If you change the default loop ID settings, make sure each FC tape drive with a topology setting of Auto (LN), Loop (L), or Auto (NL) has a unique loop ID. You cannot change the Loop ID if the Topology is Point to Point.
Notes on Point to Point: You can use Point to Point if the tape drive is connected via a switch or directly to a host. You cannot use Point to Point if the tape drive is connected to an FC I/O blade.
The topology connection mode can be set to one of the following:
The interface speed can be set to one of the following (depending on drive type):
Note: If the topology and interface speed settings that you select are not supported, the next appropriate settings are negotiated.
If the library contains more than one FC tape drive, use the Page 1 of x arrow to view the additional tape drives.
To configure loop IDs:
Note: At any time, select Cancel to exit the Fibre Drive Settings screen.