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

We have all our network printers (100+) in all locations setup as IPP as it is easy to deploy; we can connect to any throughout the network using both PS and regular driver installs. It's your best bet in a large deployment due to scalability, just plug in and install the port and your good to go, our remote sessions have no problems connecting and installing, so my two cents is that it's good! ;)
There are no downsides as far as I have experienced, any problems generally occur with the improper setup of the unit on the network and the availability of installing the ports on your machine; w2k requires the port references from the w2k OS disc, XP has them installed already, any OS older will require the port installed from OS disc as with w2k.

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