We've tried devices from Paralan in the past and didn't have very good luck with them (odd backup errors, odd <apparent> hardware problems, etc.). All of our issues went away when we removed the converters. Unfortunately, I don't have model numbers. We ended up going the FC-SCSI bridge route with several units from Chaparral.
The Chaparral's were great. The only reason we don't still use them is because we upgraded our backup hardware to FC-native technologies. If you have the option (and $$) to purchase FC backup cards, I'd recommend this route. IIRC...the Chaparral models we purchased were in the $3K - $5K range.

Jeff Mery - MCSE, MCP
National Instruments

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Tim Longo <tlongo@avaya.com>
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02/22/2005 10:20 AM

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Subject	Converter

Hi, We plan to migrate from a F740 to an FAS920. Since the 920 has an LVD scsi connector, we'll need an LVD to HVD converter in order to continue using our existing tape library. Anyone using a converter of this type? I've seen several via google, so I'm looking for some feedback from people using this option. Thank you.