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Communication Interface

Each backup server communicates directly and independently with the Enterprise Option for IBM 3494. Although multiple backup servers may exist on the same network, CA ARCserve Backup servers do not communicate with other backup servers.

Note: For more information about using CA ARCserve Backup in a SAN, see the Administration Guide.

Communication between the Enterprise Tape Library 3494 and the CA ARCserve Backup server occurs through the following communication interfaces:

• The IBM Automated Tape Library service on the CA ARCserve Backup server connects to the Enterprise Tape Library 3494 through an Ethernet LAN control path.
• Each CA ARCserve Backup server independently connects to one or more tape drives in the library through SCSI or fiber channel data paths.
• Other backup servers can also exist on the network and share the Enterprise Tape Library 3494.