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.
I just did almost the same thing except it was a 940. Contact Paralan for their adapter, works great.
http://www.paralan.com/mh32.html
There is also info on netapps site if you search for paralan.
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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.
We used to have LVD DLT stackers connected to a F740 through a converter. We didn't have any problem with that. But I remember discussions that going from OnTap 5 to 6 would cause us problems with the converter. We ended up buying an AIT-2 HVD library.
Instead of using a converter what about buying an HVD card for the 920? This summer we eexpect to migrate to a 9xx series and we'll be in the same situation as you.
On Tue, Feb 22, 2005 at 11:20:00AM -0500, Tim Longo wrote:
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.
HVD cards aren't available for the 9xx series, since the voltage necessary to support HVD isn't available from the PCI-X slots...
--paul
On Tue, 22 Feb 2005 08:59:26 -0800, Jeff Bryer bryer@sfu.ca wrote:
We used to have LVD DLT stackers connected to a F740 through a converter. We didn't have any problem with that. But I remember discussions that going from OnTap 5 to 6 would cause us problems with the converter. We ended up buying an AIT-2 HVD library.
Instead of using a converter what about buying an HVD card for the 920? This summer we eexpect to migrate to a 9xx series and we'll be in the same situation as you.
On Tue, Feb 22, 2005 at 11:20:00AM -0500, Tim Longo wrote:
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.
-- Jeff Bryer bryer@sfu.ca Systems Administrator (604) 291-4935 Academic Computing, Simon Fraser University
Previously, I asked if anyone had experience with a converter for LVD to HVD, and am satisfied with that option based on the feedback (thanks!).
Now I am wondering about a converter for FC to HVD? So, anyone using an FAS270->FC to HVD converter->HVD Tape drive?
Also, I'd be interested to hear if anyone has an opinion on buying a 920 over a 270?
Many thanks.
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Jeff Bryer -
jeff.mery＠ni.com -
Joel.Cooper＠lvvwd.com -
Paul Galjan -
Tim Longo