Alexandre, I had a similar problem with a client I am working with and I
spoke with IBM and found that they have just certified an EMULEX LP8000S
(Sbus version) card. In my case I am working with the 3584 Ultrium Library -
but this same card might help in your situation.
Adolph
----- Original Message -----
From: "Alexandre Bicas Caldeira" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Sent: Wednesday, March 14, 2001 11:52 AM
Subject: SAN - FC Adapters doubt ...
> Hi guys,
>
> I'm trying to set up a SAN using two IBM 2109-S16 FC Switch, six TSM
Servers
> and a 3494 with 10 3590E drives
>
> Four TSM Servers are running smooth (1 M80, 2 Dell with FC Qlogic 2200, 1
> SUN450 with FC Qlogic 2200). All of then are PCI Servers.
> I have two other servers (E3500 and a E10000) that are SBUS Servers.
>
> Acording to Tivoli web site, all FC Adapters supported in this
configuration
> are PCI ! ! ! Both SBUS Servers have an JNI FC64-1063 FC Adapter which is
> simillar do JNI FCI-1063 (the PCI Version which is supported)... The FC
> adapter establishes link to the 2109-S16 (steady green light) but it
doesn't
> find any tape devices...
>
> Is anyone using these kind of FC adapters with SAN ? Is there any special
> firware or device driver that should be installed in these sun boxes in
> order to put these cards to work ? I updated the switch's firmware do
level
> 2.2.1a but I had no luck... The IBM 2109-S16 is simillar to a Brocade
Switch
> which is used by EMC... These FC64-1063 adapter is the one that is used by
> most of the SBUS Servers... EMC guys, any tips ?!
>
> Thanks you all !
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