Page 4 - Read this first; Contacting Dell; Choose A Country/Region; Before you start
Read this first Page 2 Dell Model TL24iSCSIxSAS 1Gb iSCSI to SAS User’s Guide Rev.C 1. Read this first Contacting Dell Note: If you do not have an active Internet connection, you can find contact information on your purchase invoice, packing slip, bill, or Dell product catalog. Dell provides several...
Page 5 - Contents; Dell Model TL24iSCSIxSAS 1Gb iSCSI to SAS User’s Guide Rev.C
Contents Dell Model TL24iSCSIxSAS 1Gb iSCSI to SAS User’s Guide Rev.C Page 3 2. Contents 1. Read this first .......................................................................................................................................... 2 2. Contents ....................................
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Contents Page 4 Dell Model TL24iSCSIxSAS 1Gb iSCSI to SAS User’s Guide Rev.C 11. Appendix A ............................................................................................................................................ 41 11.1 Setting up your computer for initial set up ............
Page 7 - Figures
Figures Dell Model TL24iSCSIxSAS 1Gb iSCSI to SAS User’s Guide Rev.C Page 5 3. Figures Figure 1 iSCSI Topology.................................................................................................................................... 8 Figure 2 Product view ..................................
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Figures Page 6 Dell Model TL24iSCSIxSAS 1Gb iSCSI to SAS User’s Guide Rev.C Figure 45 Session Connections Page ............................................................................................................. 56 Figure 46 Adding a new connection ...........................................
Page 9 - Safety and Environmental Notices; Refer servicing to qualified service personnel.; CAUTION; Product warranty caution
Safety and Environmental Notices Dell Model TL24iSCSIxSAS 1Gb iSCSI to SAS User’s Guide Rev.C Page 7 4. Safety and Environmental Notices When using this product, observe the danger, caution, and attention notices that are contained in this guide. The notices are accompanied by symbols that represent...
Page 10 - Preface; Page 8; Description; Figure 1 iSCSI Topology
Preface Page 8 Dell Model TL24iSCSIxSAS 1Gb iSCSI to SAS User’s Guide Rev.C 5. Preface Thank you for purchasing the DELL Model TL24iSCSIxSAS 1Gb iSCSI to SAS bridge. The bridge is designed to ensure connectivity between LTO SAS drives installed in a Dell PowerVault TL24iSCSIxSAS and the network. The...
Page 11 - Figure 2 Product view; Number Description
Preface Dell Model TL24iSCSIxSAS 1Gb iSCSI to SAS User’s Guide Rev.C Page 9 Figure 2 Product view Number Description 1 LED iSCSI bridge ready (Green). Should be blinking when the bridge is ready. 2 - 5 LED SAS ports 1, 2, 3 and 4 (Green). Should be blinking when there is port activity. 6 Ethernet po...
Page 12 - Installing the iSCSI bridge; There are ten basic steps to install the iSCSI bridge on the
Installing the iSCSI bridge Page 10 Dell Model TL24iSCSIxSAS 1Gb iSCSI to SAS User’s Guide Rev.C 6. Installing the iSCSI bridge There are ten basic steps to install the iSCSI bridge on the Dell PowerVault TL2000: • Remove the blue label that is securing the lock to the blank plate (on the rear panel...
Page 13 - Figure 4 Store the label of the library
Installing the iSCSI bridge Dell Model TL24iSCSIxSAS 1Gb iSCSI to SAS User’s Guide Rev.C Page 11 Figure 4 Store the label of the library • Remove the blank plate (see Figure 5) on the rear of the library (you need a #3 Phillips screwdriver). Figure 5 Remove the blank plate Important: If your TL2000 ...
Page 14 - Figure 6 Installing the bridge and store the shipping lock
Installing the iSCSI bridge Page 12 Dell Model TL24iSCSIxSAS 1Gb iSCSI to SAS User’s Guide Rev.C Figure 6 Installing the bridge and store the shipping lock • Store the shipping lock on the iSCSI board (see Figure 6, step 3). • Connect the Ethernet cables. • Connect the SAS cables and peripherals. • ...
Page 17 - SAS Bus Connections
Installing the iSCSI bridge Dell Model TL24iSCSIxSAS 1Gb iSCSI to SAS User’s Guide Rev.C Page 15 6.1 SAS Bus Connections The SAS bus on the iSCSI bridge is capable of running at high data transfer speeds, however, devices that operate at slower speeds can still be connected to this SAS bus. In a man...
Page 19 - Configuring the iSCSI bridge; Initial set up; Figure 13 Login page
Configuring the iSCSI bridge Dell Model TL24iSCSIxSAS 1Gb iSCSI to SAS User’s Guide Rev.C Page 17 7. Configuring the iSCSI bridge Before the iSCSI bridge can be used on the network for the first time, it is necessary to configure a number of IP parameters. To make this as easy as possible, the iSCSI...
Page 22 - Connections; Figure 16 Network configuration page; Setting the Hostname; In this box enter the IP-address of the network gateway.; Setting up the DNS Server
Configuring the iSCSI bridge Page 20 Dell Model TL24iSCSIxSAS 1Gb iSCSI to SAS User’s Guide Rev.C 7.2 Network Connections Click on the Connections button under the Network section of the main window. This will now bring up a new configuration page. See Figure 16. On this page you can configure the n...
Page 23 - Setting the IP-address; address from the server each time it powers up.; Setting the Subnet-Mask; Enter in this box your Broadcast-address for your network.; Committing the changes
Configuring the iSCSI bridge Dell Model TL24iSCSIxSAS 1Gb iSCSI to SAS User’s Guide Rev.C Page 21 7.2.4 Setting the IP-address There are two possibilities when configuring the IP-address of the iSCSI bridge: • DHCP - this means the bridge will seek out the DHCP-sever on your network and obtain an IP...
Page 24 - Ping; Figure 17 Network Ping page
Configuring the iSCSI bridge Page 22 Dell Model TL24iSCSIxSAS 1Gb iSCSI to SAS User’s Guide Rev.C 7.3 Network Ping From within the Network configuration page on the left hand side the user can access the ping facility. Click on the Network Ping on the left hand side and the user will see the followi...
Page 25 - Ping a Nework address; Figure 18 A successful ping
Configuring the iSCSI bridge Dell Model TL24iSCSIxSAS 1Gb iSCSI to SAS User’s Guide Rev.C Page 23 7.3.1 Ping a Nework address To send a ping packet to a network address, enter the IP-address in the host field and the number of pings to send. By default 5 pings are sent. Click Ping to send the pings....
Page 27 - Setting the Password; The GUI will now display the following window.
Configuring the iSCSI bridge Dell Model TL24iSCSIxSAS 1Gb iSCSI to SAS User’s Guide Rev.C Page 25 7.4 Setting the Password This configuration page will allow the user to change the access password for the GUI. From within the main menu select the Password and Security icon under the Network section....
Page 28 - Network Services
Configuring the iSCSI bridge Page 26 Dell Model TL24iSCSIxSAS 1Gb iSCSI to SAS User’s Guide Rev.C 7.5 Network Services This configuration page will allow the user to configure the IP-addresses for the Network Time Protocol server and the iSNS-service. From within the main menu select the Service Con...
Page 29 - Target; Figure 22 iSCSI Target configuration page; Settings; mutual CHAP
Configuring the iSCSI bridge Dell Model TL24iSCSIxSAS 1Gb iSCSI to SAS User’s Guide Rev.C Page 27 7.6 iSCSI Target This configuration page will allow the user to configure the iSCSI Target. Click on the iSCSI Target icon under SCSI Systems. The following page will be shown. Figure 22 iSCSI Target co...
Page 31 - iSCSI Sessions
iSCSI Sessions Dell Model TL24iSCSIxSAS 1Gb iSCSI to SAS User’s Guide Rev.C Page 29 8. iSCSI Sessions This page displays the current iSCSI Sessions i.e. iSCSI hosts logged on to the bridge . It displays which initiator is connected to which Target device. Figure 23 shows a number of iSCSI Session cu...
Page 32 - Management
iSCSI Sessions Page 30 Dell Model TL24iSCSIxSAS 1Gb iSCSI to SAS User’s Guide Rev.C 8.1 Device Management This configuration page will allow the user to configure a number of parameters that control the behavior of the devices connected to the SAS Bus. From within the main menu select the Device Man...
Page 33 - Individual Device Info; The expanded information also gives you two further options.; IQN; 55 characters long.; LUN; This is normally used to refer to the device itself.
iSCSI Sessions Dell Model TL24iSCSIxSAS 1Gb iSCSI to SAS User’s Guide Rev.C Page 31 8.1.2 Individual Device Info By clicking on the blue triangle in the Device info box you can display further information about each SAS device. The expanded information also gives you two further options. Persistent ...
Page 34 - Maintenance; System Information; Figure 25 System information page
Maintenance Page 32 Dell Model TL24iSCSIxSAS 1Gb iSCSI to SAS User’s Guide Rev.C 9. Maintenance The following section describes the various pages that are available to the user to monitor the performance, review the error log, import/export a configuration and update the iSCSI bridge’s firmware. 9.1...
Page 36 - Configuration
Maintenance Page 34 Dell Model TL24iSCSIxSAS 1Gb iSCSI to SAS User’s Guide Rev.C 9.3 Load/Save Configuration The Load Save Configuration page will allow the user to save the configuration parameters to a local disk partition and load from it. From within the main menu select the Load Save Configurat...
Page 38 - Updates
Maintenance Page 36 Dell Model TL24iSCSIxSAS 1Gb iSCSI to SAS User’s Guide Rev.C 9.4 Firmware Updates The Firmware Updates page will allow the user to load new firmware into the bridge. From within the main menu select the Firmware Updates icon from the bridge maintenance section. The GUI will now d...
Page 40 - Troubleshooting; Network Problems; The iSCSI bridge is not visible on the Network.; Device related Problems
Troubleshooting Page 38 Dell Model TL24iSCSIxSAS 1Gb iSCSI to SAS User’s Guide Rev.C 10. Troubleshooting 10.1 Network Problems The iSCSI bridge is not visible on the Network. Under normal operation you should be able to “ping” the network address of the bridge and receive a response. If this fails, ...
Page 43 - Appendix A; Setting up your computer for initial set up; In the; Network; window’s; Select the; Properties
Appendix A Dell Model TL24iSCSIxSAS 1Gb iSCSI to SAS User’s Guide Rev.C Page 41 11. Appendix A 11.1 Setting up your computer for initial set up If your computer is running Windows 95, 98 or NT follow the instructions below. For users with Windows 2000, 2003, XP, 2008 instructions are detailed in App...
Page 44 - Make a Note of your current set
Appendix A Page 42 Dell Model TL24iSCSIxSAS 1Gb iSCSI to SAS User’s Guide Rev.C Click on the IP-address tab. Make a Note of your current set up then: Click on the Specify an IP- address button. Enter 10.10.10.11 into the IP-address field. Enter 255.255.255.0 into the Subnet-Mask field. Finally click...
Page 45 - Appendix B; Setting up your computer for initial set up; From the; Desk Top; or; Start; In the My Computer window select; Network and Dial-up Connections; positioned in the bottom left hand
Appendix B Dell Model TL24iSCSIxSAS 1Gb iSCSI to SAS User’s Guide Rev.C Page 43 12. Appendix B 12.1 Setting up your computer for initial set up If your computer is running Windows 2000, 2003, XP or 2008 follow the instructions below. For users with Windows 95, 98 or NT instructions are detailed in A...
Page 46 - select the interface connection that will be
Appendix B Page 44 Dell Model TL24iSCSIxSAS 1Gb iSCSI to SAS User’s Guide Rev.C From within the displayed Network and Dial-up Connections select the interface connection that will be used to connect to the iSCSI bridge – in this example we have selected the Gigabit Ethernet interface. A general stat...
Page 47 - Internet Protocol
Appendix B Dell Model TL24iSCSIxSAS 1Gb iSCSI to SAS User’s Guide Rev.C Page 45 Select the Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) entry and then Properties. Make a Note of your current set up then: Click Use the following IP-address. Enter 10.10.10.11 into the IP-address field. Enter 255.255.255.0 into the Subn...
Page 48 - Appendix C; Step 1 – General Set up; Figure 30 Microsoft iSCSI Initiator general tab
Appendix C Page 46 Dell Model TL24iSCSIxSAS 1Gb iSCSI to SAS User’s Guide Rev.C 13. Appendix C 13.1 Connecting to an iSCSI Device using the Microsoft iSCSI Initiator There are many iSCSI Initiators available. However, for the purpose of this user guide we shall concentrate only on the Microsoft iSCS...
Page 57 - Step 4 – Viewing iSCSI Session Details; Figure 43 iSCSI Session Properties
Appendix C Dell Model TL24iSCSIxSAS 1Gb iSCSI to SAS User’s Guide Rev.C Page 55 13.5 Step 4 – Viewing iSCSI Session Details Now that the user has connected to an iSCSI Target, to check that the device is connected click on the Details button. A window should appear as in Figure 43. Figure 43 iSCSI S...
Page 63 - Step 6 – Logging off an iSCSI Session; To log off an iSCSI Session, follow the following procedure.
Appendix C Dell Model TL24iSCSIxSAS 1Gb iSCSI to SAS User’s Guide Rev.C Page 61 The user can add up to 8 different connections. Once the user has completed setting up the connections, click OK to return to the iSCSI session page. You should now see the number of connections increased. In this exampl...
Page 64 - Glossary; Mbs
Glossary Page 62 Dell Model TL24iSCSIxSAS 1Gb iSCSI to SAS User’s Guide Rev.C 14. Glossary Broadcast-address - a type of networking address reserved for sending messages to all machines on a given network segment. Bridge - a hardware device to connect two topologies together. CAT5E - Category 5 Ethe...
Page 65 - LED
Glossary Dell Model TL24iSCSIxSAS 1Gb iSCSI to SAS User’s Guide Rev.C Page 63 LED - Light-emitting diode. LUN - Logical Unit Number - A LUN is a number which identifies a sub-element within a SCSI target device. This is normally used to refer to the device itself. NTP - Network Time Protocol is a pr...
Page 66 - Index
Index Page 64 Dell Model TL24iSCSIxSAS 1Gb iSCSI to SAS User’s Guide Rev.C 15. Index B Broadcast Address 21 C Configuring 12, 14, 17 Connecting 12, 14 Connections 15, 20 G GUI interface 17, 19, 25 H Hostname 20 I Information 2, 32 Initial set up 17 IP Address 21 iSCSI 2, 7, 8, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15...