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Fibre Channel Capability

The Scalar 1000 is an effective candidate for use as a

shared device in Fibre Channel networks due to its high

capacity and large number of high–throughput drives. For

customers requiring Storage Area Network (SAN) sup-

port, the Scalar 1000 library offers a Fibre Channel solu-

tion for increased bandwidth, easy scalability, and extended

data transfer ranges. ADIC’s Fibre Channel routers are

easily integrated within the Scalar 1000, allowing the Sca-

lar 1000 library to be used directly in SANs.

ADIC offers two routers designed for tape

streaming operations that integrate within a Scalar 1000

library—the FCR 100 and FCR 200. Both routers are

1U in height yet offer different channel options. The

FCR 100 offers one Fibre Channel port and one SCSI

bus while the FCR 200 offers one Fibre Channel port

and two SCSI busses.

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Fibre Channel Capability

Integrating Fibre Channel Routers into a Scalar 1000

is easy since the back of each Scalar 1000 module contains

a standard rackmount system to seamlessly house and in-

tegrate up to six Fibre Channel routers. Library modules

will utilize a certain number of routers, depending on the

number of drives. The recommendation is two drives per

SCSI bus. For example, twelve drives will utilize six FCR

100s. Since the FCR 200 supports two SCSI busses, twelve

drives will utilize three FCR 200s. To integrate FCRs into

the Scalar 1000, simply order a Fibre Channel Integra-

tion Kit (1 kit per router).

By integrating the Scalar 1000 and Fibre Channel

Routers, ADIC provides customers a complete Fibre

Channel solution package. Please contact an authorized

ADIC reseller for pricing information about adding

Fibre Channel to the Scalar 1000 library.

A rear view of the

Scalar 1000 with

two FCR 100/200

routers. Up to six

FCR 100/200

routers can be

rack mounted.

A rear view of the

Scalar 1000 with

two back-loaded

FCR 100/200

routers.

Planning Guidelines

Planning for a Scalar 1000 library involves several el-

ements, ranging from physical location preparation to

identifying cable requirements. To simplify this process,

ADIC offers a comprehensive worksheet designed spe-

cifically for Scalar 1000 customers.

After determining the drive type, the number of drives

and modules, simply work through the appropriate

Scalar 1000 Ordering Guidelines worksheet to define the

correct configuration. Customers can then correctly

identify the needed accessories—such as interface cables

and media—and order accordingly. ADIC works with

its customers to ensure these items are available upon

the Scalar 1000’s delivery. Please note that some items—

such as cables, media, and installation costs—are sepa-

rate and are not included in the base Scalar 1000 pricing.

The Ordering Guidelines worksheet is broken down

by module and drive technology. Within any module,

customers define the number of drives, the drive bay

capacity, and drive-to-host drive cables. Customers will

also identify which host interface cables are needed,

both in quantity and length. Remember, a Scalar 1000

library can have numerous layout scenarios so use this

worksheet to ensure that peripheral and accessory

needs are properly identified.

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