> # Configuring FICON Tape Acceleration

> ## Detailed Steps

> To configure FICON tape acceleration over FCIP, follow these steps:

> 1. Expand ISL and then select FCIP in the Physical Attributes pane.
> 2. Click the Tunnels tab in the Information pane.

> You see a list of available switches.

> 3. Click the Create Row icon to create an FCIP tunnel.

> You see the Create FCIP Tunnel dialog box.

> 4. Configure the tunnel with the options.
> 5. Check the TapeAccelerator check box to enable FICON tape acceleration over this FCIP tunnel.
> 6. Click Create.

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