Question : Problem: Using Cisco 3560\3750 SFP port for Tape Library

I am going to be setting up a tape library. I am told with the library that I'm getting that there are two ways to set it up,

[svrs to be backed up]----->thru the lan---->[backup svr]--->SCSI--->[tape library]

or

[fiber nic]------>[fiber bridge]------>[tape library]

My question is, can I use a cisco switch (3560\3750) and plug the tape library in one of the spf ports on it?

I want to buy the switch to act as the 'fiber bridge' and since it's a gb switch and all the servers have gb nics, i just want them to have a gb connection to the tape library which itself is connected by fiber.

Also, in buying the switch, it says the SFP ports are empty, do I need to purchase a specific gbic or fiber module to plug into the spf port? And i'm assuming this module will depend what type of fiber connection is coming off the tape library, would that be correct? like SC to LC or someting another

Answer : Problem: Using Cisco 3560\3750 SFP port for Tape Library

**Caution:
The Remote Administration exception allows traffic through numerous ports, which can make your computer more accessible to attack. Be sure to read the Windows Firewall documentation so that you understand the risks of using the Remote Administration exception. Incorrectly editing the registry can severely damage your system. Before you make changes to the registry, you should back up any valued data on the computer.
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Although you can configure Windows Firewall settings manually, the recommended method is to use the Security Configuration Wizard (SCW).

Windows Firewall is a stateful host firewall that blocks all unsolicited incoming TCP/IP traffic, including Internet Protocol version 4 (IPv4) and Internet Protocol version 6 (IPv6) traffic. If you enable Windows Firewall on a server and you want to manage the server with a remote administration tool, usually you must configure Windows Firewall settings on the server so that the server can receive unsolicited traffic from the remote administration tool. You might also have to configure Windows Firewall settings on the computer that is running the remote administration tool if Windows Firewall is enabled on that computer.
---------- Configuring:
*Using the command prompt:
To add a program to the exceptions list
• Type the following at the command prompt, and press ENTER:

netsh firewall set allowedprogram program =programname =namemode = enable
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*Using the graphical user interface:
To add a program to the exceptions list

1.  Open Windows Firewall.
 
2.  Click the Exceptions tab, and then click Add program.

If the program that you want to add to the exceptions list appears in Programs, click the program, and then click OK.

If the program that you want to add to the exceptions list does not appear in Programs, click Browse, and then do the following:

In the Browse dialog box, find the .exe file for the program that you want to add to the exceptions list, click Open, and then click OK.

If a Windows Firewall setting appears dimmed in the graphical user interface, and on the General tab, you see For your security, some settings are controlled by Group Policy, the setting might be managed by Group Policy. If all Windows Firewall settings appear dimmed, and on the General tab, you see You must be a computer administrator to change these settings, you do not have administrative rights to configure Windows Firewall.

http://www.microsoft.com/technet/prodtechnol/windowsserver2003/library/Operations/a470b2f8-efd8-4fc7-ba39-a6e8258bcda3.mspx
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Known Issues for Managing Exceptions:
http://www.microsoft.com/technet/prodtechnol/windowsserver2003/library/Operations/a470b2f8-efd8-4fc7-ba39-a6e8258bcda3.mspx