Use the Fibre Drive IDs screen to configure the topology connection mode, interface speed and loop ID settings for the Fibre Channel (FC) tape drives installed in the library. The screen also displays the location and status of each FC tape drive.

Loop topologies require loop IDs. A loop ID can be set to a value from 0 to 125. A unique loop ID is selected by default for FC tape drives. For example, the tape drive installed in the top drive bay of a 5u.9 is assigned a default loop ID of 61. The tape drive installed in the bottom drive bay of a 5u.9 is assigned a default loop ID of 63.

Note: If you change the default loop ID settings, make sure each FC tape drive with a topology setting of Auto (LN), Loop (L), or Auto (NL) has a unique loop ID.

The topology connection mode can be set to one of the following:

The interface speed can be set to one of the following:

Note: If the topology and interface speed settings that you select are not supported, the next appropriate settings are negotiated.

If the library contains more than one FC tape drive, use the Page 1 of x arrow to view the additional tape drives.

To configure loop IDs:

    1. Select the FC tape drive you want to configure.
    2. Select the Loop ID text box and use the operator panel keypad to type the loop ID.
    3. Select a topology setting using the Topology list.
    4. Select a speed using the Speed list.
    5. Select Apply. A caution screen appears.
    6. Select Apply.

Note: At any time, select Cancel to exit the Fibre Drive IDs screen.