5230 Linux Appliance FT to Windows 2008 R2 Media Server

Hi all,

I have a 5230 Linux appliance and a Windows 2008 R2 media server with 3 ML6000 tape libraries attached.  Our current infrastructure only allows me 1 GB ethernet from the 5230 to the Medai Server and obviously giving me poor throughput.  Have searched and searched to find out how to set this up, so here I am.

I would like to use FT directly from the 5230 to the Media Server.  The 5230 has the HBA ports and just installed one in my Media Server also. I would like to pass all of my traffic going to tape through FT.  Is this an option for me?   Any input would be most appreciated, our organization is just getting started with this solution so we are not very experienced as of yet.

Thanks in advance...