Page 4 - Contents
Contents 1 iPBridge 2500 provide storage options ............................................1 iPBridge2500 features Connectivity, infrastructure solutions 1.1 ATTO iPBridge 2500R/D ......................................................3 DimensionsEnvironmentPowerSCSI interfaceEthernet interfaceSeri...
Page 10 - iPBridge 2500 provide storage options; The iSCSI protocol; Advanced Diagnostics:
ATTO Technology Inc. iPBridge Installation and Operation Manual 1 iPBridge 2500 provide storage options Two protocols available on the iPBridge 2500 allow storage devices such as hard drives, tape drives and libraries and CD jukeboxes to attach easily to Internet Protocol networks such as Gigabit Et...
Page 11 - Introduction; a web-based management; Possible storage
Introduction ATTO ExpressNAV: a web-based management application that allows all of the configurable settings for the iPBridge to be defined, viewed and edited. Connectivity, infrastructure solutions The topology of a heterogeneous Storage Area Network shown below demonstrates the critical role ATTO...
Page 12 - Dimensions; approximately 2 pounds; Environment; Operating temperature:; air enters through the slots in; Power; Internal power supply:; A rechargeable; WARNING; SCSI interface
3 ATTO Technology Inc. iPBridge Installation and Operation Manual 1.1 ATTO iPBridge 2500R/D The ATTO iPBridge 2500R/D is a 1-Gigabit Ethernet to SCSI 1U full-rack bridge for midrange high performance, cost effective solutions in enterprise environments. The iPBridge 2500R/D includes a single power s...
Page 13 - Each Ethernet port has; Pin Description
4 Installation: ATTO iPBridge 2500R/D Serial interface The RS-232 serial port provides support for remote monitoring and management through a command line interface. It is set at the factory at 115,200 bps.Pin outs of the RJ11 connector, part number CBL-0911-001 are LED indicators The LED indicators...
Page 14 - hole pattern
5 ATTO Technology Inc. iPBridge Installation and Operation Manual Exhibit 1.1-2 Overview of iPBridge 2500R/D standard 19-inch rack using a centered 1.25-inch (31.7 mm) hole pattern Ethernet management port RS-232 port Ethernet data ports SCSI ports Fault LED SCSI activity LEDs power receptacle Cente...
Page 15 - Installation: ATTO iPBridge 2500C; Height of tallest component:; Operating Temperature:; Ambient air should not exceed 40°C.; User-configurable thermal sensor; for automatic; Recommended airflow:; 1 cubic feet per minute
6 Installation: ATTO iPBridge 2500C 1.2 ATTO iPBridge 2500C The ATTO iPBridge 2500C is a 1-Gigabit Ethernet to SCSI embeddable cPCI bridge for high performance, cost effective solutions in enterprise environments. The iPBridge 2500C includes two Ethernet data ports, an Ethernet management port which...
Page 16 - Serial interface
7 ATTO Technology Inc. iPBridge Installation and Operation Manual GbE cables must be at least CAT-5E certified for 1000 Mb/sec. use. Serial interface The RS-232 serial port provides support for remote monitoring and management through a command line interface. It is set at the factory at 115,200 bps...
Page 18 - Configuring the iPBridge; Additional; Installing the file
9 ATTO Technology Inc. iPBridge Installation and Operation Manual 2 Configuring the iPBridge Set up your iPBridge by first getting an IP address, then use ATTO ExpressNAV to map devices. Default values are appropriate for most configurations, but may be modified for your needs using ATTO ExpressNAV....
Page 19 - Configuration: Ethernet; Getting an IP address; Next; Status
10 Configuration: Ethernet 2.1 Getting an IP address Set up your iPBridge by first getting an IP address, then use ATTO ExpressNAV to map devices. The iPBridge is set up by default to request an IP address from a DHCP server. If you do not have a DHCP server to assign IP addresses to devices, get an...
Page 20 - NDMP configuration provides backup; How NDMP works
11 ATTO Technology Inc. iPBridge Installation and Operation Manual 2.2 NDMP configuration provides backup NDMP (Network Data Management Protocol) provides backup for network-attached storage (NAS) devices. NAS devices are dedicated file servers and cannot host applications such as backup software. N...
Page 21 - Procedure; Assign NDMP names to devices
12 Configuration: NDMP Setting up NDMP The ATTO iPBridge should first be configured for the network using the RS-232 port to establish the correct IP address, subnet mask, gateway and iPBridge names. Authentication can require the use of a client name-password pair, along with configuration of the s...
Page 22 - ATTO ExpressNAV interface; Map devices automatically
13 ATTO Technology Inc. iPBridge Installation and Operation Manual 2.3 Mapping devices: NDMP Access to SCSI devices is via SCSI bus, target and LUNs. CLI commands are used to modify the mapping. The easiest way to map devices is to use the Automap command through the ATTO ExpressNAV interface. Note ...
Page 23 - Configuration: mapping NDMP
14 Configuration: mapping NDMP Exhibit 2.3-1 Moving NDMP Names to SCSI ports under NDMP using the ATTO ExpressNAV interface.
Page 24 - between initiators and devices as needed. Refer to; ATTO; Map devices manually
15 ATTO Technology Inc. iPBridge Installation and Operation Manual 2.4 Mapping devices: iSCSI SCSI devices are mapped using the designations for the SCSI bus, target and LUN. CLI commands are used to modify the mapping. The easiest way to map devices is to use the Automap command, either through the...
Page 25 - Configuration: mapping iSCSI; Multiple Target mode; If Multiple Target mode is enabled, the; CHAP; CLI commands behave differently. (Refer to; Manually configure Multiple Target mode
16 Configuration: mapping iSCSI Multiple Target mode Multiple Target mode breaks the single iSCSI node of the iPBridge and replaces it with a much more configurable mapping scheme. This new mapping scheme allows you to segregate storage into different iSCSI nodes within the iPBridge, with each iSCSI...
Page 26 - Exhibit 2.4-1 Examples of single and multiple target modes; Physical connections; Initiator/Host to Network
17 ATTO Technology Inc. iPBridge Installation and Operation Manual Exhibit 2.4-1 Examples of single and multiple target modes Server 1 Bridge SN 000123 iqn . 1995 - 12 . com . attotech : ipbridge : sn - ipb 2500000123 Ethernet Network SCSI device Server 2 Physical connections Initiator/Host to Netwo...
Page 28 - Additional configurations; Change the current user name, password; General use commands
19 ATTO Technology Inc. iPBridge Installation and Operation Manual 2.5 Additional configurations Default values are appropriate for most configurations, but may be modified for your needs using ATTO ExpressNAV. It is best practice to change the default user name and password to a user name and passw...
Page 29 - Configuration: additional modes; Configuring SCSI devices; SCSI Port Bus Speed; SCSI Port Sync Transfer; SNMP protocol; Refer to; SNMP; page of the
20 Configuration: additional modes Configuring SCSI devices 1 If you have not already, open an ExpressNAV session. For instructions, refer to Opening an ExpressNAV session on page 21. 2 Determine the current speed and transfer rates: type at the SCSI page. 3 SCSI Port Bus Speed controls the transfer...
Page 30 - ATTO ExpressNAV interface; enabled through; Browser compatibility; Accessing ExpressNAV; Opening an ExpressNAV session
21 ATTO Technology Inc. iPBridge Installation and Operation Manual 3 ATTO ExpressNAV interface The easiest way to communicate with the ATTO iPBridge is to use the browser-based interface. ATTO Technology’s ExpressNAV, a browser-based configuration tool, contains all the current capabilities of the C...
Page 31 - ATTO ExpressNAV
22 ATTO ExpressNAV Note It is best practice to change the default user name and password after you have configured your iPBridge. If you do so, record the new user name and password in a convenient place. The Status page appears. 5 Follow the links to find information or configure your iPBridge. Eac...
Page 32 - ExpressNAV pages
23 ATTO Technology Inc. iPBridge Installation and Operation Manual 3.1 ExpressNAV pages Each page in the ATTO ExpressNAV interface provides information and/or configuration parameters based on a specific topic. Each page can be reached through the menu at the side of each page. An image on each page...
Page 33 - saveconfiguration; Firmware; You may update firmware using ExpressNAV. Refer to; Restart; Restart; Help; Exhibit 3.1-1 CLI command entered incorrectly on the
24 ATTO ExpressNAV A text field beneath the box lists the most recent commands issued to the iPBridge through this page.If you enter an incorrect parameter, the CLI help text is displayed, showing the parameters available. 3 If your entry was correct, type saveconfiguration 4 Click the Submit button...
Page 34 - Updating firmware; PUT; Preliminary steps; Using ATTO ExpressNAV; Using FTP over GbE
25 ATTO Technology Inc. iPBridge Installation and Operation Manual 4 Updating firmware Several processors control the flow of data in the ATTO iPBridge. The firmware to control these processors can easily be upgraded in the field using the ATTO ExpressNAV interface or the PUT command from an FTP con...
Page 35 - Copy iPBridge configurations; Copying iPBridge configurations; GET
26 Copy iPBridge configurations 5 Copying iPBridge configurations You can copy the configuration from one iPBridge to another in the field using the GET and PUT commands from an FTP connection or the ZModem SEND and RECEIVE commands over a serial connection. An iPBridge configuration file can be sav...
Page 36 - Troubleshooting; Inside out method; Fault
27 ATTO Technology Inc. iPBridge Installation and Operation Manual 6 Troubleshooting If it is clear that a particular component system is at fault in a problem situation, go directly to that component. If it is not clear, the best approach is to troubleshoot using the inside-out method. You may chec...
Page 37 - For a current list of required updates, visit; Component check; CLI provides ASCII-based; Checking SCSI devices; enabled
28 Check for problems on attached devices Check the following in order to find problems on attached devices: • LEDs • Display panels • Firmware levels • Operability Check host versions Check the following to find problems on attached hosts: • Operating system version• Service pack version • Host ada...
Page 38 - Checking the serial port; routedisplay iSCSI; Checking iPBridge Ethernet ports; saveConfiguration
29 ATTO Technology Inc. iPBridge Installation and Operation Manual not showing up, contact your service representative. 5 If all devices appear, invoke the ScsiTargets command several times on each SCSI port to verify that the devices can be seen. If devices disappear then appear again, the problem ...
Page 39 - Checking the iSCSI Host Adapter or NIC; Checking the iSCSI OS driver; Device Manager; lsmod; Checking the Operating System
30 2 If there are routers involved in the setup, make sure the IP addresses and/or MAC addresses of the iPBridge are allowed through the router. 3 Verify that the switch can see the iPBridge on the port(s) in question. Refer to your switch vendor’s guide for more information. Checking the iSCSI Host...
Page 40 - Checking iPBridge SCSI ports; TraceLog; Checking Ethernet Host Adapter or NIC
31 ATTO Technology Inc. iPBridge Installation and Operation Manual Performance issues If the host is not getting the performance it should, check the following items. Checking SCSI devices 1 Verify that the devices are running at their highest possible SCSI speed. Refer to SCSI configuration command...
Page 42 - Alternative interface options; Use the serial port or header; Use Telnet
33 ATTO Technology Inc. iPBridge Installation and Operation Manual 7 Alternative interface options Alternative methods to using the ATTO ExpressNAV interface may be used to manage the iPBridge. ATTO ExpressNAV is the recommended interface. Use the serial port or header 1 Connect a cable from iPBridg...
Page 43 - Alternative interfaces
34 Alternative interfaces Exhibit 7.0-1 Start up messages. ATTO iPBridge 2500 (c) 2002 - 2005 ATTO Technology, Incorporated. Firmware version Q75H release date May 5 2005, 12:29:33 Build Q75H 128 Megabytes of RAM Installed. 3 GbE Data Port(s). 2 LVD SCSI Interface Port(s). Bridge World Wide Name = 2...
Page 44 - Services through a set of; Advanced CLI; help; command line interface used in this manual.; Command conventions
35 ATTO Technology Inc. iPBridge Installation and Operation Manual 7.1 CLI provides ASCII-based interface The command line interface (CLI) provides access to the ATTO iPBridge Services through a set of ASCII commands. CLI commands may be entered while in CLI mode. iPBridge Services provide configura...
Page 45 - CLI; Command
36 CLI 7.1.1 CLI commands summary A summary of the Command Line Interface commands, their defaults, an example of how they might be used, and where you can find the specifics of the command. Commands which have no default values associated with them have a blank entry in that column of the table. Co...
Page 49 - Username; VerboseMode
40 CLI Username Specifies a user name for all telnet, FTP and ExpressNAV web server sessions. Username is case insensitive, 1-32 characters with no spaces. Changes to the Admin Level user name requires an Admin Level password. Default: rootSet syntax: set Username [username]Requires entering a passw...
Page 50 - RestoreConfiguration; SaveConfiguration; Resets the specified SCSI bus.
41 ATTO Technology Inc. iPBridge Installation and Operation Manual 7.1.3 Maintenance commands The CLI commands outlined in this chapter may be used to get information or perform functions which are used in a variety of situations with the ATTO iPBridge. Date Sets the date for the iPBridge if SNTP ha...
Page 51 - PST or numerical offset from GMT in the form of; Changes to the Admin Level; CAUTION
42 CLI SNTP Controls the SNTP (Simple Network Time Protocol) settings for the iPBridge. When enabled, the iPBridge tries to contact a specified SNTP server at reset and every 12 hours after to initialize/synchronize the time. Default: EnabledSet syntax: set SNTP [enabled|disabled]Requires a SaveConf...
Page 52 - ATTO iPBridge; DisplayEventLog
43 ATTO Technology Inc. iPBridge Installation and Operation Manual 7.1.4 Diagnostic commands ATTO iPBridge diagnostic commands help validate iPBridge operation and diagnose or isolate iPBridge faults. Event logging is a mechanism for on-site observation of internal iPBridge behavior such as tracing ...
Page 54 - Sends an ICMP echo request to the specified host.
45 ATTO Technology Inc. iPBridge Installation and Operation Manual Ping Sends an ICMP echo request to the specified host. Immediate command: Ping [DPn | MPn] [xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx] <count <size>> RMON RMON collects and stores Ethernet data on data ports at specified intervals. You can display...
Page 56 - and
47 ATTO Technology Inc. iPBridge Installation and Operation Manual 7.1.5 SCSI configuration commands The SCSI ports are configured with default settings but may be customized to your specifications using the CLI commands in this section. SCSIInitID Specifies the SCSI initiator ID to be used on the s...
Page 57 - SpeedWrite
48 CLI SpeedWrite When enabled, improves the performance of WRITE commands to SCSI devices attached to the iPBridge. Specify SCSI bus (sb), target (st), LUN (sl) of a mapped SCSI device or (all) for each currently mapped device Set syntax: set SpeedWrite scsi [sb st sl | all] [enabled | disabled]Get...
Page 58 - Serial port configuration commands; The ATTO iPBridge; SerialPortBaudRate; SerialPortEcho
49 ATTO Technology Inc. iPBridge Installation and Operation Manual 7.1.6 Serial port configuration commands The ATTO iPBridge serial ports or serial headers are configured with default settings but may be customized to your specifications using the CLI commands in this section. SerialPortBaudRate Co...
Page 60 - get
51 ATTO Technology Inc. iPBridge Installation and Operation Manual 7.1.7 Ethernet commands These commands configure the management and data Ethernet ports including telnet parameters. DPMTU Controls the MTU (Maximum Transmission Unit) used by the Ethernet ports: Increasing the MTU may improve throug...
Page 61 - Ping; ReadOnlyPassword; RestoreConfiguration default; RMON; ReadOnlyUsername
52 CLI Ping Sends an ICMP echo request to the specified host. Immediate command: ping [DPn | MPn] [xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx] <count <size>> ReadOnlyPassword Specifies a read only password for all sessions: NDMP, telnet, FTP and ExpressNAV web-based interface. A prompt asks for the current passwor...
Page 62 - NDMPAuthType
53 ATTO Technology Inc. iPBridge Installation and Operation Manual 7.1.8 NDMP commands If your iPBridge has been configured for NDMP, default settings to the two iPBridge Ethernet data ports may be customized to your specifications using the CLI commands in this section. Note For NDMP-configured iPB...
Page 64 - iSCSIAlias; iSCSIChap
55 ATTO Technology Inc. iPBridge Installation and Operation Manual 7.1.9 iSCSI commands If your iPBridge has been configured for iSCSI, default settings may be customized to your specifications using the CLI commands in this section. Note For iSCSI-configured iPBridge models only iSCSIAlias Provides...
Page 65 - iSCSITargetNameDisplay; iSNSLoginControl
56 CLI iSCSITargetNameDisplay Displays the iSCSI target name. If Multiple Target mode is enabled, iSCSI target names are listed for all existing iSCSI targets. Immediate command: iSCSITargetNameDisplay iSNSLoginControl Specifies whether the iPBridge delegates its access control/authorization to an i...
Page 67 - SCSIInitID
58 CLI the list to the map which satisfies a search for the given LUN . NumEntries: decimal number of map lines displayedTarget Name: target nameLun : target LUNsb: decimal SCSI bus numberst: decimal SCSI target numbersl: decimal SCSI LUN number Immediate command, single target mode:RouteDisplay iSC...
Page 68 - Appendix A ATTO iPBridge, FibreBridge family; latest firmware updates.; iPBridge products; Product features
i ATTO Technology Inc. iPBridge Installation and Operation Manual Appendix A ATTO iPBridge, FibreBridge family The ATTO bridge family of products provides iSCSI-to-SCSI, iSCSI to Fibre Channel or Fibre Channel-to-SCSI bridges available as Compact PCI (CPCI) boards, stand alone enclosures that can be...
Page 69 - ii; Fibre Bridge products
ii Fibre Bridge products Product features 1180E/D 1290E 2300E/R/D 2350C 3300R 2400C/R/D 4500C/R/D Number of Fibre Channel ports 1 1 1 1 1 2 1 FC interface DB9/SC SFP SFP SFP SFP SFP SC Data transfers 1 Gigabit 2 Gigabit 2 Gigabit 2Gigabit 2 Gigabit 4 Gigabit 1 Gigabit Number of SCSI ports 1 2 2 2 2 ...
Page 70 - iii; Appendix B Cabling; SCSI cabling; Cable types; a certain number of devices.; Connecting SCSI devices to SCSI ports
iii ATTO Technology Inc. iPBridge Installation and Operation Manual Appendix B Cabling Additional information to physically connect ports to devices and to your SAN. SCSI cabling Cables and devices must be chosen to maximize performance and minimize the electrical noise from the high-speed data tran...
Page 71 - Ethernet connections
iv Appendix devices from both SCSI busses to increase overall performance. Each SCSI bus auto-negotiates the appropriate sync rates with the connected devices. If slower devices are mixed with faster devices, the bus communicates at the rate of the slowest device, thus wasting the performance capabi...
Page 72 - Appendix C Glossary; , the Network Data Management Task Force; Term
v ATTO Technology Inc. iPBridge Installation and Operation Manual Appendix C Glossary More information is available through the Storage Networking Industry Association ( www.snia.org/education/dictionary) , the Network Data Management Task Force ( www.ndmp.org ) , and the IETF ( www.ietf.org ). Term...
Page 73 - Appendix
vi Appendix SNMP Simple Network Management Protocol: a standard for monitoring and managing systems and devices in a network; data is defined by a MIB; functions supported include the request and retrieval of data SNTP Simple Network Time Protocol: uses a server to set the time and date over the Eth...
Page 74 - vii; Appendix D Safety standards and compliances; for a full list of certifications.; FCC Standards: Radio and Television Interference; The booklet; Canadian Standards
vii ATTO Technology Inc. iPBridge Installation and Operation Manual Appendix D Safety standards and compliances The equipment described in this manual generates and uses radio frequency energy. If this equipment is not used in strict accordance with the manufacturer's instruction, it can and may cau...
Page 75 - European Standards; This following statement applies to the ATTO iPBridge.
viii Appendix European Standards Declaration of Conformity This following statement applies to the ATTO iPBridge. This device has been tested in the basic operating configuration and found to be compliant with the following European Union standardsApplication of Council Directive: 89/336/EECStandard...
Page 76 - ix; Appendix E ATTO accessories; iSCSI Bridge board-level models; iSCSI Bridge desktop models & desktop models with rackmount kits; NDMP Bridge models; Cables
ix ATTO Technology Inc. iPBridge Installation and Operation Manual Appendix E ATTO accessories The following accessories are available through ATTO Technology. Contact an ATTO Technology authorized sales representative to order. iSCSI Bridge board-level models ATTO iPBridge 2700C IPBR-2700-C00 4 Gig...
Page 77 - Appendix F Warranty, contact information; Manufacturer limited warranty
x Appendix Appendix F Warranty, contact information Manufacturer limited warranty Manufacturer warrants to the original purchaser of this product that it will be free from defects in material and workmanship as described in the ATTO Technology website, www.attotech.com . Manufacturer liability shall...