I/O Adapters and Controllers
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#2765 PCI Fibre Channel Tape Controller
The #2765 PCI Fibre Channel Tape Controller provides fibre channel attachment capability
for external tape devices. The #2765 supports point-to-point and arbitrated loop topologies.
Each #2765 is shipped with a wrap connector (PN#05N6767).
These options are available to attach SC-type fibre cables:
• The #0371 is a two meter LC-SC Adapter kit that can be used to connect the #2765 to
a 50 µm (50 micron) cable.
• The #0372 is a two meter LC-SC Adapter kit that can be used to connect the #2765 to
a 62.5 µm (62.5 micron) cable.
Fibre channel attachment for tape drives offers tremendous performance capabilities and
long distance options. It is also easier for you to share these valuable resources with multiple
systems.
The tape subsystems that are supported by the #2765 PCI Fibre Channel Tape Controller
are:
• 3590 Models E11 or E1A with feature #9510 (on new orders)
• 3590 Models E11 or E1A with feature #3510 (upgrade of installed SCSI tape drives to
fibre channel)
• 3583 with drive feature #8005
• 3584 with drive feature #1456
Only one tape unit can be connected per IOA.
#2766 PCI Fibre Channel DASD Controller
The #2766 PCI Fibre Channel DASD Controller provides fibre channel attachment capability
for external disk devices. The #2766 supports point-to-point and arbitrated loop topologies.
Each #2766 is shipped with a wrap connector (PN#05N6767). Just as for the #2765, these
options are available to attach SC-type fibre cables:
• The #0371 is a two meter LC-SC Adapter kit that can be used to connect the #2765 to
a 50 µm (50 micron) cable.
• The #0372 is a two meter LC-SC Adapter kit that can be used to connect the #2765 to
a 62.5 µm (62.5 micron) cable.
• The #2766 requires a dedicated IOP. No other IOA is allowed on an IOP with the
#2766.
Some iSeries customers may find SAN-attached DASD devices to be appealing for their
environment. If consolidating large amounts of DASD from different platforms is important,
you should consider SAN. Note, however, a complex commercial business environment
usually requires good, predictable response time to maintain user productivity and
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