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4.3.2
Connection Specifications
4.3.2.1
When FC Interface Board is Not Added
The host connector varies, depending on the topology setting of the WMS100 and the
destination of the Fibre Channel cable connection. The following table displays the available
host connector of each topology setting and connection method.
Table 4.1
Available Host Connectors of Each Topology Setting and Connection/Method
No.
WMS100 Topologies
1
Loop
2
Point-to-Point
Note: TagmaStore USP is an abbreviation for TagmaStore Universal Storage Platform, and it
is a higher-level model in the TagmaStore series.
When connecting the WMS100 directly to the host, the Loop topology is set to the port:
Connect the WMS100 to the host connector 0, when the transfer rate of WMS100 is Auto.
(Do not connect anything to host connector 1.)
Both host connectors 0 and 1 are available, when the transfer rate of WMS100 is 1 Gbps
or 2 Gbps.
The port that the Point-to-Point topology has been set to cannot be connected directly
to the host, TagmaStore USP or 9900V.
When connecting the WMS100 to the Switch, the Point-to-Point topology is set to the port:
Connect the WMS100 to host connector 0. (Do not connect it to host connector 1.)
The port that the Loop topology has been set to cannot be connected to the Switch.
When connecting the WMS100 directly to the TagmaStore USP or 9900V, the Loop topology is
set to the port:
Connect it to host connector 0. (Do not connect anything to host connector 1.)
The port to which the Point-to-Point topology has been set cannot be connected directly
to TagmaStore USP or 9900V.
WMS100 Transfer
Direct Connection
Rate
to the Host
Auto
Host Connector 0
1 Gbps/2 Gbps
Host Connector 0
and 1
Auto/1 Gbps/2 Gbps
Not Supported
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Switch Connection
Direct Connection
to TagmaStore USP
(see Note)
Direct Connection
to 9900V
Not Supported
Host Connector #0
Host Connector #0
Not Supported
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