[HPADM] RE: -SUMMARY- Disconnecting an external SCSI cable online

From: Naylor, Jim (Jnaylor_at_Schnucks.com)
Date: 10/29/03

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Date: Wed, 29 Oct 2003 14:49:12 -0600

    Thanks to all that replied. In short most said that it is of course, not
    supported by HP, but many said they have done it an there is a 99%
    probability that nothing will happen. Just make sure there are no other
    devices attached to that SCSI and try to ensure that there is no data being
    transferred. Once again thanks for the input.

    Thanks,
    Jim Naylor
    Unix Systems Administrator
    Schnuck Markets, Inc.
    * Direct: (314) 994-4784
    *)) Cell: (314) 691-0186
    * Fax : (314) 994-4684
    * jnaylor@schnucks.com

    -----Original Message-----
    From: Naylor, Jim
    Sent: Wednesday, October 29, 2003 11:13 AM
    To: 'Hpux-Admin@Dutchworks. Nl (E-mail)'
    Subject: [HPADM] Disconnecting an external SCSI cable online

    Hello All,
    We have an Exabye robotic tape library that has two SCSI connections to two
    separate external SCSI controllers on an HP9000 Model N4000. We are having
    problems with a couple of the tape drives and they want to upgrade the
    firmware on the robotic. In order to do this they need to disconnect the
    SCSI cables and hook up a PC to the SCSI connection. My question is --- Is
    it safe to power of the robotic tape library and disconnect the SCSI cables
    from the back of the tape library without shutting down the HP9000? I found
    out that when they came in (working with another person in our department)
    to replace the drives that they were doing this. Is this SAFE??????

    Thanks,
    Jim Naylor
    Unix Systems Administrator
    Schnuck Markets, Inc.
    * Direct: (314) 994-4784
    *)) Cell: (314) 691-0186
    * Fax : (314) 994-4684
    * jnaylor@schnucks.com 

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