Attaching an automated library device to your system
You can attach an automated library device to your system to store your data on tapes.
About this task
Before you attach an automated library device, consider the following restrictions:
- Attached devices must be on their own Host Bus Adapter (HBA).
- An HBA must not be shared with other device types, such as a disk.
- For multiport Fibre Channel HBAs, devices must be attached on their own port. These ports must not be shared with other device types.
- IBM® tape drives have some special requirements on HBA and associated drivers. For more information about devices, see the website for your operating system:
Procedure
To use the Fibre Channel (FC) adapter, complete the following steps:
- Install the FC adapter and associated drivers.
- Install the appropriate device drivers for attached medium changer devices.