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1. Support Event Notification Email WAH Online Help Enable Email Alerts Contact Support Recipient Email Addre Sender Email Add To enable NTP on the Bridge click the tick box and enter the IP address for the NTP Server and then click the save button 3 4 2 Email Alerts The Bridge can notify a systems administrator when certain level log events are observed in the Bridges logs To enable email alerts on the Bridge click the tick box next to Enable Alerts this will allow you to alter the contents of the currently greyed out fields The following fields need to be completed Recipient Email Address This is the email address to which the emails will be sent Senders Email Address This is the email address that emails will be sent from This can be any address and does not have to be genuine which is useful for email filtering For example entering logs 4bridgeworks com would allow emails from this address to be filtered to a specified folder in the users email client Trigger Event Log Level This allows the user to specify what severity of event will trigger the log to be emailed with Critical Events being the most severe and Warning Events being the least For each level picked the higher level logs will also be emailed for example selecting Error Events will also send all Critical Events Tamar FCS2400 Page 19 Below are examples of events that will be sent for each log level e Critical The2. Pigsa imeyna ONE aeg epar Kecans Han and pereon hec ated oa cthar nataca computor er nerga a senaga SF hanon pitim 4 Inepte ONS ropas ataia problems co get Dodii Mintia Local Area Connection Status General Conmection IPy4 Connectivity Internet IPv6 Connectivity No Internat access Meda State Enabled Duration 11 days 09 37 18 Speed 1 0 Gops _ Detats _ Activity Sent A Received 4 Bytes 8 714 667 387 8 676 681 643 Soeadie oagoe jo Cove e Local Area Connection P ies rx Networking z connection uses the following items 3 Client for Microsoft Networks QoS Packet Scheduler Fie and Printer Sharing for Microsoft Networks 6 TCP IPv6 4 TCP IPv4 amp Link Layer Topology Discovery Mapper 1 0 Driver amp Link Layer Topology Discovery Responder Description Transmission Control Protocol Intemet Protocol The default wide area network protocol that provides communication across diverse interconnected networks SSR Page 41 ea Tamar FCS2400 From the control panel select the Network and Internet link followed by the Network and Sharing Centre link Now you can see the Local Area connection dialogue box Double click Local Area Connections A general status page will be displayed From within this page select Properties a J Select the Internet Protocol Version 4 TCP IP Realtek RTL8168D 8111D Family
3. Logout Support Online Help Contact Support To display further details of the connected devices click on the blue triangle the left of the target Device Management Bridge Control Console Home m Device Info eui 00041b0000108000 01 00 HP Ultrium 2 SCSI Rev T61D Sequential access device Device SPC 3 Removable Media naa sooeoBo000S7E7Se 0 410 0 Enabled z il The expanded information also gives you a device control option Enable Disable Device This pull down menu option allows you to disable a device from appearing on the interface Tamar FCS2400 Page 27 4 0 Information 4 1 System Information This System Information page will allow the administrator to view the Performance of the Bridge From within the main menu select the System Information icon from the Bridge Maintenance section The GUI will now display the following window System Information Firmware Revisiot Boot loader Revisi amp Firmware Detail Serial Number Support System Performance Online Help Contact Support Within the top window the following information is displayed e Current Firmware amp Boot Loader Revision Level e Serial Number of the Bridge e iSCSI Qualified Name IQN Within the lower window are 3 bar graphs which provide an approximation of the following performance parameters e Data Throughput This
4. How to use LAN Scan The utility is available under both Windows and Linux and is a CLI based tool The downloaded file is in zip format and contains the files lanscan lanscan exe and lanscan bat For the GNU Linux operating system the lanscan executable is needed For the Windows operating system the lanscan exe and lanscan bat files are required Linux Execute lanscan within a console and the output is displayed on screen Windows Double click on lanscan bat This will create a file named lanscan txt Open lanscan txt within a text editor to view the discovered Bridgeworks devices Typical output cx CA WINDOWS system32 cmd exe Product S FC4266 SCSI FC Bridge Port 6 gt IP Address gt Mac gt Netmask gt Broadcast gt Gateway 6 6 6 6 gt MTU 1566 Port 1 IP Address 10 18 10 31 Mac 66 64 1b 66 86 Gd Netmask 255 255 255 0 Broadcast 10 10 255 Gateway MTU Response Hostname bridgeworks Product FS 1266 FC SCSI Bridge Port IP Address 16 6 0 241 Mac 66 cO 9f 2a bf S5e Netmask gt 255 255 255 0 10 189 11 108 00 04 1b 00 80 8c 255 255 255 0 180 10 10 255 Broadcast 10 0 0 255 Gateway U documents gt Tamar FCS2400 Page 37 Appendix A Setting up your Computer for Initial Setup A1 Windows 95 98 or NT If your computer is running Windows 95 98 or NT follow the instructions below For users with Windows 2000 2003 or XP instructio
5. XP ssvsecicceedeieeenuicshntipieceseeyhockiccviebawesehs aeteraeeneeeheaeanaeee 39 A3 Windows Vista Server 2008 or Vista OF 7 cccceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeaaees 41 Appendix B Visual Indicators csc dastetec secret cei eine a oeereeeletens aeerreerh di eecareenadins 43 Appendix C Technical Speci Gallons 2 2 cadet vcorecaedoevntiw ese eer Ronde iwandytetoin decane 44 Fibre Channel to SCSI Page 4 1 0 Introduction Thank you for purchasing the Bridgeworks Fibre Channel to SCSI Bridge The Bridge has been designed to ensure that in the majority of installations it will require the minimum of set up before use However we suggest you read the following which will guide you through setting up both the Fibre Channel Network and SCSI aspects of the Fibre Channel Bridge The GUI Management section will guide you through the initial set up required to install the Bridge on to your network 1 1 Overview The Fibre Channel Bridge creates an interface between a network which utilises the Fibre Channel protocol and peripherals that utilise the SCSI protocol The internal circuitry of the Bridge acts as a two way interface converting the data packets that are received on the Fibre Channel network into data transfers and electrical signals that storage devices such as disks tape drives and optical disks understand on the SCSI bus The Bridgeworks FCS2400 Fibre Channel Bridge Tamar FCS2400 Page 5 1 2 Manual Layout Through
6. Bridge is running at non recommended temperatures e Error The Bridge rejected a login attempt e Warning An Initiator has logged out of the Bridge Fibre Channel to SCSI Page 20 3 5 FC Target Connections This configuration page will allow the administrator to configure the Fibre Channel Interface of the Bridge From within the main menu select the FC Target icon from the SCSI System section The GUI will now display the following window Fibre Channel Target Management Console Global settings PortMap Port List Support Port 0 1234567C90123450 Online Help Contact Support i Status Configuration Port 1 1234567E90123450 i Configuration The left hand most icons display the current state of each Fibre Channel Port The green red arrow display whether the port is up or down whilst the number displays the negotiated Fibre Channel speed Clicking on the icon will take you into a further screen displaying more detailed information Port Configuration Now select the first of the ports configuration icon The Screen will now display the following AR Fibre Channel Target Port Configuration Bridge Control Console Home pores Ebre Channel Target Change Current Congifuration Port ble Ta AUTO 2 Restet to Defaults The first parameter is the link enable check box Tamar FCS2400 Page 21 Check this to enable the link on to the FC SAN The link speed pull down menu allows you to select
7. PCI E Gigabit Ehemet entry and then Properties Internet Protocol Version 4 TCP IPva Properties e Se ed General Make a Note of your current set up then You can get I settings assigned automatically if your network supports this capability Otherwise you need to ask your network administrator E Steere eee Click Use the following IP Address i Obtain an IP address automatically a TENAN Enter 10 10 10 11 into the IP Address field Subnet mask 255 265 255 0 Defeutt gatenay w 0 0 1 Enter 255 255 255 0 into the Subnet Mask field Obtain ONS server address automatcaly r r Use the foloning DNS server addresses Finally click the OK button aicata SERGE UREN aint _ Advanced cx creat i Note Once you have completed the initial set up of the Bridge return your K computer to the original settings and reconnect to the Bridge Fibre Channel to SCSI Page 42 Appendix B Visual Indicators Ethernet On Link Off No Link On 1000Mb s Flashing Data NN we Off 10 100mb s SCSI Channel 2 c no T K Channel 1 Flashing Data transfer Fibre Channel Flashing No Link Solid Link Pa FC Link Speed 1 Flash 1 GB 2 Flash 2 GB 3 Flash 4 GB Note During heavy data transfers the LED s may appear off for an K extended period Tamar FCS2400 Page 43 Appendix C Technical Specifications Physical Form Factor 19 1U Rack mount Dep
8. Settle Delay When devices are first turned or when a SCSI bus reset is issued most devices will perform a set of tasks to reinitialise settings and reconfigure certain parameters which can take a little time to perform before the device will respond to commands on the SCSI bus The settling time is the length of time given to allow devices to reset before issuing commands Some older devices may take longer than the default 3 seconds which may cause them to be missed when the Bridge rescans the SCSI bus Increase this parameter in small steps only Advanced Options The following settings should only be changed if instructed by your support channel e Maximum Commands per LUN This is the maximum of commands that the Bridge will allow any one device to accept at any one time Default 64 e Disable Wide Transfers This forces the SCSI bus to work in Narrow Mode 8 bit only Default off e Disable Synchronous Transfers This forces the SCSI bus to transfer in Asynchronous Mode only Default off Tamar FCS2400 Page 25 Selecting either of the last two options will have a detrimental affect on the performance of the Bridge Fibre Channel to SCSI Page 26 3 7 Device Manager From within the Console Home menu select the Device Management icon This will display all the configured devices Device Management Bridge Control Console Home Device Info eui 00041b0000108000 Reboot System TATI pdate Configuration
9. Support EE Configuration Restore Defaults Once you have finished configuring your Bridge we recommend that you save your configuration data to a local disk By doing so you could save valuable time if the unit requires replacement or if you require restoring an old firmware version as the configuration may change due to upgrades It is possible to create a Boiler Plate configuration and load this into each new Bridge as it is initialised This can ease the rollout of multiple Bridges within an enterprise To save the configuration data click on the Click here to Download link from within the Export Configuration window located in the centre of the page Depending on the browser you are using select the option to save file to disk The Bridge will now download an encoded file that contains all the configuration settings for the Bridge Tamar FCS2400 Page 31 5 3 Restoring a Saved Configuration To reload the configuration click on the Browse button and locate the required configuration to upload into the Bridge Once located click the upload button and the new configuration data will be uploaded Once completed use the various configuration pages to make any further adjustments required and then reboot the system 5 4 Restoring Factory Defaults By clicking on this button all the parameters will be set back to the factory defaults This includes IP address hostname and passwords We recommend that if you return
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11. the FC network speed We recommend you select the automatic option from the pull down menu Topology this allows you to force the FC topology when the Bridge logs on to the FC network Note We suggest you leave this unchecked unless you are conversant with the K lower levels of the Fibre Channel protocol as certain ALPA addresses are reserved Save This will save the configuration to the local Flash memory for use at the next reboot Repeat this process for the other Network Port as required Connected Hosts To List which hosts are connected to the Bridge from the Fibre Channel main page select the connected hosts icon for the port you require Fibre Channel Target Connected Hosts Bridge Control Host initiators connected to Port 0 Console Home Fibre Channel Target HOSTO 10000000c96564a3 Port Map Once the Fibre Channel interface has been configured the target devices can now be assigned to the Fibre Channel ports Fibre Channel to SCSI Page 22 From the Fibre Channel Management page select the port map icon Fibre Channel Target Portmap Configuration Type Support Online Help Contact Support There are two choices from the drop down list Automatic this will assign to both Fibre Channel ports all the target devices so that any host connected to ether of the Fibre Channel ports will see the same devices Manual this will allow the user to manually assign which target device appears on whic
12. to use DHCP to automatically assign an IPv6 address or you can set a static IPv6 address If you choose to assign a static IPv6 address you will also need to assign an IPv6 subnet mask 3 2 8 Committing the changes Note Before you commit these parameters to memory it is worth checking that K all the parameters and spellings are correct and that these have been written down in a safe place for future reference Click the save button to save these parameters and then click the reboot button in the left hand pane 3 2 9 Reconnect to the Bridge If you made changes to your computer return them to their previous setting and reconnect to the Bridge using the IP address or hostname depending on which addressing mode you selected 3 2 10 Network Ping You can test your network connection by using the Network Ping tool To access the Network Ping click on the link in the left hand panel Node Control Console Home Raa e G I Connections Reboot System Logout Network Connections Support Online Help Contact Support Network Ping Enter the IP Address that you want to ping in the Host box and the number of times that you want to ping in the count box The results of the ping will be displayed in the box below Note If you enter 0 into the count box the ping will carry on until you leave the K page or enter a value greater than 0 in to the count box and hit ping again Tamar FCS2400 Page 17 3 3 P
13. which are Username admin Password admin K Note We suggest that you change your password at the next possible opportunity The GUI will now display the Console Home menu screen as shown below SCSI FC Bridge Management Console Bridge Control Console Home Choose an option Network Connections SCSI Systems Fane CHANNEL FC Initiator SCSI Target Bridge Maintenance i formation ce Updates View Log file Firmware Note For security reasons only one person can access this GUI at ae any one time Therefore to avoid the situation where one person K forgets to logout effectively locking up the GUI the Bridge incorporates a five minute idle timer which will automatically logout any user after this period Tamar FCS2400 Page 13 Within the Support section there is a link that will open up your mail service with Bridgeworks Email address loaded and an Online Help button The Online help is contextually aware of which GUI page you are currently viewing and will provide you with help relevant to the display and configuration data Fibre Channel to SCSI Page 14 3 2 Configuring the Network Parameters Click on the Connections icon to enter the network configuration page Network Connections Global Network Configuration bridgeworks120 3 2 1 Setting the Hostname In this box enter the name you wish to use to address this Bridge in the future We suggest that you use
14. AAN BRIDGEWORKS simply making data flow Tamar FCS2400 Fibre Channel to SCSI Bridge 3003 2400 User Manual V3 6 Bridgeworks 135 Somerford Road Christchurch Dorset BH23 3PY Tel 44 0 1202 588 588 Fax 44 0 1202 588 589 Email support 4bridgeworks com Manual Revision History Revision Date Firmware 3 0 July 2011 V3_02 JV 3 2 August 2011 V3_02 MS 3 3 April 2012 V3_02 AP 3 4 May 2012 V3_03 AP 3 5 August 2012 V3_03 AP 3 6 October 2013 V3_04 AP Fibre Channel to SCSI Page 2 Warning The Bridgeworks Tamar FCS2400 FC to SCSI Bridge contains no user serviceable components Only an Authorized Service Centre should carry out any servicing or repairs Unauthorized repairs or modifications will immediately void your warranty Before You Start There are a number of additional pieces of equipment you will require for the successful installation of your Bridge Ethernet Cable You will require a good quality cable of suitable length to go between your network access point and the Bridge This should be marked as certified to Cat 5e and have a RJ45 style connector at the Bridge end Fibre Channel Interface The Fibre Channel Bridge supports the use of SFP modules to connect to the Fibre Channel You will require the correct type to connect to your existing infrastructure Fibre Channel Cable In addition to the fibre channel interface you will require a good quality cable of suitab
15. a name that is relevant to its location and or its purpose Note If you select the DHCP mode ensure your DHCP server is set to automatically update the DNS server 3 2 2 Enabling IPv6 Checking this box will enable the Bridge to use IPv6 IP addresses As with Ipv4 you can either choose to use DHCP or assign a static IPv6 address To change the settings of the connection click on the connection You will be presented with the screen as shown below where you can make changes to the connection Tamar FCS2400 Page 15 Network Port Network 1 Port Settings ee Size Use DHCP to assign an IP address automatically Use the following IP address 10 10 10 120 Use automatic IPv6 address assignment Use the following IPv6 address Link State Up Link Speed 1000Mb s RX Bytes 161579 TX Bytes 596400 RX Errors o TX Errors o IPv4 Address 10 10 10 120 IPv6 Address 3 2 3 Setting the MTU Enabling larger frames on a jumbo frame capable network can improve the performance of your backup operations Jumbo frames are Ethernet frames that contain more than 1500 bytes of payload MTU Before enabling jumbo frames ensure that all the devices hosts located on the network support the jumbo frame size that you intend to use to connect to the Bridge If you experience network related problems while using jumbo frames use a smaller jumbo frame size Consult your networking equipment documentation for additional i
16. ameters 3 1 Using the Web Interface Now that the Bridge is fully connected the primary method for configuring any option is through its web interface The following section highlights the requirements needed to access these pages and the consistent layout used throughout K Note The default IP address of the web interface for the Bridge is http 10 10 10 10 3 1 1 Browsers This Bridge supports the following browsers Microsoft Internet Explorer 7 Microsoft Internet Explorer 8 Microsoft Internet Explorer 9 Mozilla Firefox 9 Mozilla Firefox 10 Google Chrome Latest K Note JavaScript must be enabled within the web browser to use the web interfaces functionality Important If you choose to use a browser that is not on the list of supported e browsers Bridgeworks cannot guarantee the behaviour of the Bridge s functionality 3 1 2 Connecting to the Web Interface From within your web browser connect to the Bridge using the address http 10 10 10 10 or if you have changed this previously the address of the left hand network port Depending on your current network parameters it may be necessary to change your network settings on your computer for the initial set up See Appendix A for further help Once you have connected to the web interface on the Bridge you will see the entry page shown below Fibre Channel to SCSI Page 12 To access the web interface a user name and password must be used the defaults of
17. asswords and Security This configuration page will allow the administrator to change the access password for the GUI From within the main menu select the Password and Security icon under the Network section The GUI will now display the following window Passwords amp Security System Password Secure Web Connection Enable HTTPS mi To change your password type the existing password and the new password into the appropriate boxes and press save Secure Connection by clicking this box it will force all further transactions with the GUI to be done via a secure encrypted HTTPS connection Once you have clicked this option save the configuration logout and login again F Note Itis not possible to reset the password without logging into the GUI so Ej ensure you remember your password Fibre Channel to SCSI Page 18 3 4 Network Services 3 4 1 NTP The Network Time Protocol NTP is a protocol for synchronising the clocks of computer systems over the IP network This is used by the Bridge to synchronise its internal clock with the rest of the network This configuration page will allow the administrator to configure the IP addresses for the Network Time Domain server From within the main menu select the Service Control icon under the Network section The GUI will now display the following window Service Control Node Control Reboot System Logout Console Home Network Time Protocol SNTP
18. efully in order to use the device correctly and safely For the installation instructions refer to the installation section of this guide Class Equipment This equipment must be earthed The power plug must be connected to a properly wired earth ground socket outlet An improperly wired socket outlet could place hazardous voltages on accessible metal parts Do not attempt to service the equipment yourself doing so will void the warranty and may damage the system This unit contains hazardous voltages and should only be opened by a trained and qualified technician To prevent electric shock do not remove the cover There are no user serviceable parts inside The power cord is used as a disconnection device To de energize the equipment disconnect the power cord Do not use the equipment where it can get wet Protect equipment from liquid intrusion If your equipment gets wet disconnect power to the equipment and to any attached devices If the Bridge is connected to an electrical outlet turn off the AC power at the circuit breaker before attempting to remove the power cables from the electrical outlet Disconnect any attached devices Use only the power supply cord set provided with the system for this unit should this not be correct for your geographical area please contact your supplier The mains plug to the rear of the unit is used as the power disconnect device please ensure that this is kept clear from any obstruction and is vi
19. ets or exceeds the following standards E EU IEC EN 60825 1 North America FCC CDRH Fibre Channel to SCSI Page 8 2 2 Ethernet Connection The Bridge can be used on the following network configurations e 10BaseT e 100BaseT e 1000BaseT Gigabit It is not necessary to specify which network type you are connected to as when powered up the Bridge will automatically select the correct network speed The connection to the Ethernet network is via an industry standard twisted pair RJ45 copper interface on the front of the unit To connect the Bridge to the Ethernet network insert a Cat 5E cable directly into the connector on the unit as shown below When the plug is in the correct position a click should be heard Tamar FCS2400 Page 9 2 3 SCSI Bus Connections The SCSI bus on the Bridge is capable of running at speeds of up to 160 Mbytes s However devices that operate at slower speeds can still be connected to this SCSI bus In a manner similar to the Ethernet connection the Bridge will automatically negotiate with these devices to obtain their optimal operating speed upon power up When adding your SCSI Servers to the SCSI bus it is important to remember that every device on the SCSI bus must have a unique SCSI ID and it is normal for SCSI ID 7 to be reserved for the Server The Bridge can support both single ended and LVD Servers However it should be noted that the two bus types have different data
20. g the MTU size to 9000 from within the GUI Network Connections window section 3 2 2 you can improve the throughput performance of the Bridge This will only work if ALL of the components in the infrastructure between the Initiator and the Bridge are enabled for Jumbo packets That includes the HBA all switches and routers and the Bridge itself If any of the components are not enabled or not capable of handling Jumbo packets then unexplained packet loss or corruption can happen Data Digests are an extra level of checksum error checking on top of the standard TCP IP checksum error checking configured on the initiator However the calculation of these extra checksums can greatly affect overall performance Therefore Header and Data Digests should only be enabled where the integrity of the Network connection is in doubt Poor GUI performance If the Bridge is transferring large amounts of data then the response from the GUI may seem a little slow as the process that controls the GUI has the lowest priority for Network and CPU resources Fibre Channel to SCSI Page 36 6 5 Lost IP Address Introduction The utility will find any device irrespective of its IP address this can be helpful in determining the IP address of a Bridgeworks device with an unknown IP address and for checking the number of Bridgeworks devices on a network Downloading LAN Scan The utility can be downloaded from http www 4bridgeworks com support software shtml
21. h Fibre Channel Selecting Manual will bring up the following screen Z Bridge Control Fibre Channel Target Portmap Configuration Type l Manual e Port Assignm Contact Support LSE 04180004008010 041B000C008010 04180006008010 Input LUN Number Add Assignment To assign a target device to a Fibre Channel Port Select the target device from the list in the Logical Unit drop down menu Select which Fibre Channel Port you wish the LUN to appear on Select the LUN number you wish the device to have on the Selected Fibre Channel Port Click the Add Assignment button at the bottom of the panel Tamar FCS2400 Page 23 In the example above the Port Assignment shows you 3 devices assigned to Port 0 with the LUN numbers 0 1 and 2 Fibre Channel to SCSI Page 24 3 6 SCSI Initiator This configuration page will allow the administrator to configure a number of parameters that control the behaviour of the SCSI bus From within the main menu select the SCSI Initiator icon from the SCSI System section The GUI will now display the following window SCSI Initiator SCSI Settings The settings in the SCSI Initiator page are advanced settings provided for configuration of legacy devices Typically no modification to any of these parameters should be required Host ID This defines the ID of the Bridge on the SCSI bus and should not require modification unless using the unit with a shared SCSI bus
22. h your Network Administrator If you are using a Bridge with two Ethernet ports and only one network cable try using the other network address and or the other network port Ensure you are using the correct network address and netmask Scan the network using the LAN Scan utility to find all the Bridges connected to the network in case the network address is different from that expected See Section Lost IP Address If none of the above resolves your problem then after consulting with your Network Administrator please contact support Fibre Channel to SCSI Page 34 6 3 Device related problems Once the Bridge has booted and the target devices have finished initialising these devices should be available on the host machine After checking that you have correctly configured the initiator run through the following checklist to help you identify the problem Ensure that the devices are powered on and are ready some libraries can take 5 minutes or more before they are ready and appear on the Bridge The power up status of libraries are usually displayed on the front panel Ensure that the cables between the Bridge and the devices are connected Connect to the Bridge via the GUI and check that devices are present in the Device management window and are enabled you will need to drill down each device entry to see this option If you can ping the Bridge but the GUI fails to appear check the setting within the Web Br
23. in this example we have a Make New Connection brates aa aay selected the Gigabit Ethernet interface th Gigabit Ethernet LAN Network and Dial up Connections This folder contains network connections for this computer and a wizard to help you create a new connection To create a new connection click Make New Connection To open a connection click its icon Fe acs So 2I B object s 4 Gigabit Ethernet Status Ze General A general status page will be displayed From within this p Connection page select Properties Status Connected Duration 00 25 10 Speed 1 0 Gbps m Activity Sent ta Received Packets 58 720 86 280 bee Close Tamar FCS2400 Page 39 Gigabit Ethernet Properties 2 x General Sharing Connect using E3 NETGEAR GA311 Gigabit Adapter Configure Components checked are used by this connection Eee Select the Internet Protocol TCP IP entry and then Oo a Network Load Balancing Pro pe rt ies M 8 File and Printer Sharing for Microsoft Networks MF Intenet Protocol TCP IP Install Uninstall Properties Description Allows your computer to access resources on a Microsoft net Show icon in taskbar when connected Internet Protocol TCP IP Pri es 2x General You can get IP settings assigned automatically if your network supports this capability Otherwise you need to ask your network admin
24. indicates the current performance in MB s e CPU This indicates the percentage of the time the CPU is occupied undertaking the management and scheduling the transfer of data between the two interfaces e Memory Usage This indicates the percentage of memory used by all processes Fibre Channel to SCSI Page 28 4 2 System Log This System Log page allows the administrator to view the logged status of the Bridge From within the main menu select the View Log file icon from the Bridge Maintenance section The GUI will now display the following window System Log Node Control Console Home System Log Reboot System System Information 197762 Logout Firmware Version shepherdm v3 02 Apr 22 2010 16 16 57 ign 2002 12 com 4br idgevorks 030482 Support Jan 1 16 14 20 notice kernel klogd exiting Online Help Jan 1 16 14 20 info syslogd started BusyBox v1 11 1 Contact Support Jan 1 16 14 20 notice kernel klogd started BusyBox vi 11 1 2010 04 22 14 11 51 BST Below the log display pane are two options Clear System Log this will delete the current and saved logs within the Bridge Download this will download the log file to your local disk You may be asked by our support team to email this log file to them to aid them in any problem resolution Tamar FCS2400 Page 29 5 0 Maintenance 5 1 Firmware Updates The Firmware Updates page will allow the administrator to load new firmware into the Bridge From withi
25. istrator for the appropriate IP settings Obtain an IP address automaticaly Make a Note of your current set up then gt Use the following IP address A IP address 10 10 10 11 A 5 Signa EEEE Click Use the following IP Address Default gateway E e AEA Enter 10 10 10 11 into the IP Address field m Use the following DNS server addresses Preferred DNS server cee Enter 255 255 255 0 into the Subnet Mask field _ esme Finally click the OK button i Note Once you have completed the initial set up of the Bridge return your K computer to the original settings and reconnect to the Bridge Fibre Channel to SCSI Page 40 A3 Windows Vista Server 2008 or Vista or 7 If your computer is running Windows Vista or 7 follow the instructions below For users with Windows 95 98 or NT instructions are detailed in Appendix A1 and for Windows 2000 2003 or XP instructions are detailed in Appendix A2 From the Start menu select Control Panel Contre Panel Horne View your Bask network information and set up connectons a tA eap O ap step nagy A I S7 s oe punas Mye Meee bermea Tha computer Vitor yOu Kne Meharry APR Cw G eet Jo Nett Levens type new A ataoa Conmactona Locs Acts Commenter Chern yon ranten setie Lat up a ran taasta Ge retain Sat up a meron broadband ut up of hee cx VPN commectiom or set up a navbar e meas peat Pp Comma to saetas Coet GF ORME to a warina mret Gah OF VFN aeta onno
26. le length to go between your Bridge and your initiator or fibre channel switch SCSI Cable The greatest source of SCSI related faults is poor quality SCSI cabling This is especially true when running at the higher speeds possible with this Bridge We therefore recommend that you purchase a good quality SCSI 3 compatible cable with High Density 68 way D type connector for your installation The FCS2400 Bridge includes termination for the SCSI bus and therefore should be placed at the end of any SCSI chain If you are in any doubt contact your reseller for extra assistance Tamar FCS2400 Page 3 Table of Contents 1 0 DUPONT assets te tS aot a a A eed to A ee et uetel ire ie a 5 1 1 COVCIVICW encsrio ne edit cs fa dha Media a cated Miedo ee ciate n a h Na eiatte 5 1 2 Manual Layout aiscicsccctaicia itis a a a E EE RA 6 1 3 Biati oIa eE E E AE E TET E E T 6 1 4 Safety Notices r er oe a a 7 2 0 Installing the FCS2400 Bridge eccceccceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeaeaeeeeeeeetenes 8 2 1 Connecting the Fibre Channel Interface sssssneeseesseeeenerrnresssrrrrrrrnneessee 8 2 2 Ethernet Connection eiieisscecsesoceweresd cesar detiianehs seeniyhesuienada aadipaerenede eee head 9 2 3 SCSI Bus Connections sssssnnseeeesooeeeertnrresoereetrrnnrrserrrtrtrnnrrsrerrenernne eene 10 2 4 Connecting the Power Supply ssssssssersressssrenrrnrressrrennrrnnnrsserrnnrrnneesnt 11 3 0 Configuring the FCS2400 Bridge
27. lly pushed into the FC enclosure and that the clip to secure the cable in place is functioning correctly When a cable is connected to the initiator or switch correctly the Green LED on the front of the unit will flash If using a fibre channel switch ensure that the zones are correctly configured for the new device Force a rediscovery from the initiator Reboot the devices and Bridge If none of the above resolves your problem please contact support Tamar FCS2400 Page 35 6 4 Poor Performance Poor performance can be caused by many differing reasons The following checklist is provided as a guide to where you may find ways to improve performance Ensure your initiator and Bridge are communicating at the fastest possible network speed Within the GUI is the Network Connections window select this and check the Link Speed entry in each of the Link Status Boxes This should be 1000Mb s if this is 10 or 100Mb s this will limit the performance dramatically Packet loss can be a cause of poor performance Within the Link Status Box check the number of TX and RX errors for both network Interfaces that are displayed in the Network Connections window This should be zero or a very small number If these are showing large numbers of errors check the connections between the Bridge and the initiator Also check that the entire network cabling between the Initiator and the Bridge is Cat5e certified By enabling Jumbo packets increasin
28. n the main menu select the Firmware Updates icon from the Bridge Maintenance section The GUI will now display the following window Update Firmware Firmware Upload 2011 11 40 27 ease wait for this page to change before From time to time it may be necessary to upgrade the firmware within the Bridge New versions contain resolutions to known issues as well as new features and improvements to the functionality of the Bridge It is advisable to check for the latest release on a regular basis New versions of the firmware can be downloaded from the Bridgeworks web site at http www 4bridgeworks com software_downloads phtml Once you have downloaded the new firmware to a local disk drive e Click on the browse button to locate the file you have downloaded from the website e Click on the update button Updating the firmware will take a few minutes after which it will be necessary to reboot the system to bring the new code into memory Fibre Channel to SCSI Page 30 5 2 Saving the Configuration to Disk The Load Save Configuration page will allow the administrator to save and load the configuration parameters to a file on a local disk From within the main menu select the Load Save Configuration icon from the Bridge Maintenance section The GUI will now display the following window Load Save Configuration Import Configuratiaiai i 4 er uploading a new configuration you will need to reb Support Online Help Contact
29. ns are detailed in Appendix A2 and for Windows Server 2008 7 or Vista instructions are detailed in Appendix A3 From the Start menu choose Settings then Control Panel Then click the Network icon Network 21x Configuration Identification Access Control The following network components are installed In the Network window s Configuration tab E Client for Microsoft Networks 3Com Fast EtherLink XL 10 100Mb TX Ethernet NIC 3C9 Dial Up Adapter Y TCP IP gt 3Com Fast EtherLink XL 10 100Mb TX Ethene TCP IP gt Dial Up Adapter Select the TCP IP entry Then the Properties Button Primary Network Logon Client for Microsoft Networks File and Print Sharing Description TCP IP is the protocol you use to connect to the Intemet and wide area networks OK Cancel 2ixl Click on the IP Address tab Bindings Advanced NetBIOS DNS Configuation Gateway WINS Configuration IPAddress Make a Note of your current set up then An IP address can be automatically assigned to this computer If your network does not automatically assign IP addresses ask your network administrator for an address and then type it in Click on the Specify an IP address button the space below Obtain an IP address automatically Specify an IP address IP Address Enter 10 10 10 11 into the IP Address field Subnet Mask Enter 255 255 255 0 into the Subnet Mask field Finall
30. nstructions Some networking switches require you to specify the size of the jumbo frame MTU when enabling as opposed to a simple enable command On these switches it might be required to add the necessary bytes needed for the frame header i e header information MTU Typical header size is 28 bytes so a 9000 byte MTU would translate to 9028 byte setting Refer to your switch documentation to understand what the maximum frame size settings are for your switch 3 2 4 Setting the IP Address There are two possibilities when configuring the IP address for the Bridge DHCP the Bridge will seek out the DHCP server on your network and obtain an IP address from the server each time it powers up Static IP the IP address set in this page will be the IP address the unit will use each time it powers up Depending on your configuration either click the DHCP button or set your Static IP address Note If you select the DHCP mode ensure your DHCP server is set to F automatically update the DNS server 3 2 5 Setting the Subnet Mask If the Bridge is configured to use DHCP the net mask will be issued from the DHCP server If you are using static IP address enter the IP mask in this box 3 2 6 Setting the Gateway Address Enter in this box the address of your gateway controller for your network Fibre Channel to SCSI Page 16 3 2 7 Setting an IPv6 IP Address If IPv6 is enabled on the network connections page here you can choose
31. on a aa te ce 19 3 5 FC Target Connections sind Candee Svc Pas seni eanceierrodas bane tice avira gaan ereeneade 21 3 6 SCSI Initiator a a aa a ate keene era 25 3 7 Device Manager ai Gites Weta an een Wad ean ten ant 27 4 0 WEDOREN AMON eared feat eee oe ea ee ah arte ek te aad aed dee 28 4 1 System Information se ee e nr a EE A A E E 28 4 2 System LOJ encre e EE E ET oats inn EEE E ET AEE 29 5 0 Maintenance serene nara area aaa a ea ena a a aeaa o aai 30 5 1 Firmware UpdalS encian a ieee E 30 5 2 Saving the Configuration to Disk sssesseesssesssnrrnnressrrenrrnrrrsserrrnrrnneeset 31 5 3 Restoring a Saved Configuration sssesssseeseesssserererrrrressrertrrrrnnreserrnnne 32 5 4 Restoring Factory Defaults ceccccccsceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeseeaaeeeeeeeeeeneaae 32 6 0 TOUTS SHOOTING zit cxssen lees cette alsa hah a E cia aE abe cachara hae 33 6 1 LOSt PASSWOIG ireen ae E E ER E manganese REE 33 6 2 Network problems sxc teccciesseaseet deetvehsasvicadidesceet caaeeveledesteedvatensalsdekcurteaeees 34 6 3 Device related Problems cccceeeeeceeeee eee eeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeesaeeeeeeeeeeeeeeaa 35 6 4 POOP POMONMANGO is cseceic ntenni etatai aaan eetdineetgeutnn peadimedrete 36 6 5 kost IP Address tenes catreits ait nonea a atau eade E eter att ater 37 Appendix A Setting up your Computer for Initial Setup cc eee eeetteeeeeeeeeeeeee 38 Al Windows 95 98 0r N Tea e a a A cadet 38 A2 Windows 2000 2003
32. out the manual symbols will be used to quickly identify different pieces of information K This icon represents a note of interest about a step or section of information Fo This icon represents an important piece of information This icon represents a warning care must be taken and the warning should be read thoroughly 1 3 Definitions In order to understand the process of identifying and configuring devices on the SCSI bus for the Server to communicate with it is necessary to understand some of the terms used by the menus SCSI Target Device A SCSI device is a device that is connected to the SCSI bus that can be accessed by the Server Each device on the SCSI bus has a Unique ID number in the range 0 15 K Note By convention ID 7 on the SCSI Bus is reserved by the Server s Host Bus Adaptor Logical Unit Numbers LUN Each SCSI device on the SCSI bus can support sub devices These are called LUNs Within the iSCSI Connect Bridge each SCSI ID on the SCSI bus can support 7 LUNs Fibre Channel to SCSI Page 6 1 4 Safety Notices This device should only be installed by suitably trained personnel Protection provided by the equipment may be impaired if used in a manner not specified by the manufacturer Do not block the enclosure s vents Air enters from the front and is exhausted out the back of the device This device is connected to the AC power line Before using the device please read the instructions car
33. owser you are using If you are directly connected to the Bridge then any proxy setting will require adjustment and may require you to contact your administrator SCSI cables can be prone to having bent pins particularly when using HD68 connectors Check both ends to make sure no pins are bent If you are in any doubt replace the cable with a new one Make sure all SCSI devices are either LVD or single ended in order to be compatible with this Bridge For optimal speed do not mix LVD and single ended devices on the same bus Ensure both ends of each SCSI bus are terminated Bridgeworks have included an internal terminator within the Bridge Ensure any Fibre channel cables do not have any kinks or a bend that exceeds your cable manufacturers maximum bend radius Also confirm that then connector ends of the cable are fully clicked in inside the SFP s on either your initiator or switch and Bridge Some Manufacturers SFP s do not report their speed correctly to the Bridge To confirm that the speed is correct first confirm the speed of your SFP by contacting your supplier Once your speed is confirmed navigate to the fibre channel target page and click on the configuration next to the port you are using Change the link speed form auto to the speed of your SFP If you are in any doubt it is recommended to use A 4GB SFP as this will prevent any speed compatibility problems Ensure there is no damage to the SFP confirm the SFP is fu
34. sible at all times Before installing or removing signal cables ensure that the power cables for the system unit and all attached devices are unplugged To prevent electrical shock hazard disconnect the power cable from the electrical outlet before relocating the system Class 1 Laser Product Certain models will use a Small Form Factor Pluggable GBIC module for connection to an optical network These devices may use a Class 1 Laser device it is important that you do not stare into the Laser beam Tamar FCS2400 Page 7 2 0 Installing the FCS2400 Bridge There are 4 basic steps to installing the FC Bridge Connecting the Fibre Channel Interface Ethernet Connection SCSI Bus Connections Connecting the Power Supply 2 1 Connecting the Fibre Channel Interface The FC Bridge can be used on the following network configurations e 1GbFC e 2GbFC e 4GbFC It is not necessary to specify which network type you are connected to as the FC Bridge will automatically select the correct network speed when first powered up The connection to the FC network is via an industry Small Form factor Pluggable SFP interface Module that is inserted into the SFP receptacle on the front of the unit Once the SFP is inserted securely into the Bridge insert one end of a fibre channel cable into the Bridge and the other end into your initiator or switch Front Panel of the Bridge Showing FC Cable Connections Note Only use an SFP that me
35. th 170mm 10 6 in Height 44mm 1 7 in Width 437mm 17 2 in Weight 5 1Kg Recommended minimum clearance for cooling 100mm 4 in on front and rear faces Electrical Input voltage 110 240V Frequency 50 60Hz Input current 1 Amp Maximum Maximum Power Consumption 60 Watts Maximum Environmental Operating 0 to 40C 32F to 104F Non Operating 20C to 60C 4F to 140F Operating Humidity 5 to 90 Non condensing Storage Humidity 5 to 90 Non condensing Operating Altitude 3 000m 9 842ft Non Operating Altitude 8 000m 26 250ft Fibre Channel Interface Physical Interface 2 SFP connectors Speed 4Gb 2Gb 1Gb Auto or manual selected Protocol FC AL FC PLDA FC PH FC FLA FCP SCSI FC FS FC TAPE Topology NL Port FL_Port F_Port N_Port Visual Indicators Link connection Link Speed SCSI Interface Physical VHDLC 68way LVD SE Speed Auto negotiation up to Ultra160 Ultra 320 Width Auto negotiation for narrow and wide Visual Indicators SCSI Bus busy Ethernet Interface Fibre Channel to SCSI Page 44 Physical RJ45 Speed 10 100 1000Mb s Protocol IPv4 IPv6 Visual Indicators Link Activity Tamar FCS2400 Page 45
36. the Bridge for maintenance that you reset to defaults to protect passwords and other sensitive information Fibre Channel to SCSI Page 32 6 0 Trouble shooting 6 1 Lost Password If you have lost the admin password it is possible to reset it with help from Bridgeworks 249Q35CYD5A First ensure that there is nothing entered into the user field and then type PASSWORDRESET into the password field The unit will respond with a challenge key Copy this key into an email along with your name company and contact details you must include your company s personnel email address for security purposes Send this email to support 4bridgeworks com and a key will be returned for you to enter into the key field Press the reset button once you have entered the key this will reset the admin user password back to admin Tamar FCS2400 Page 33 6 2 Network problems Under normal operation you should be able to ping the network address of the Bridge and receive a response If this fails run through the following checklist to help you identify the problem Ensure that the Bridge is properly plugged into the library and that the library is powered on Make sure that the power LED on the Bridge is illuminated Ensure that the Ethernet cable is plugged in at both ends Note the status of the LEDs positioned within the Ethernet connector make sure that the Link present LED is illuminated If it is not check wit
37. transfer speeds and cable length limitations e Single ended termination and or devices 2 metres length 40 MB s maximum e LVD termination and or devices 6 metres length variable speeds up to a maximum of 160 MB s If you are in any doubt please contact your reseller for further assistance Connect the SCSI cable to the front of the Bridge as shown below ensuring that the connector is the correct way up Connecting the SCSI Cable to the Bridge SCSI Port F Note The two securing screws on either side of the connector should ONLY BE Ej FINGER TIGHT Fibre Channel to SCSI Page 10 2 4 Connecting the Power Supply Before connecting the Power Supply to the unit ensure the wall plug is removed or switched off Connect the Power Supply to the rear of the Bridge as shown below Fa Note Before powering up the Bridge ensure all the peripherals are powered up K and you have a connection to the network To turn on the Bridge use the switch next to the power connector and push in the button The image above shows the button in the off position Whenever the Bridge is powered on the blue LED on the front panel will be illuminated Now that the Bridge is installed the next stage is to configure it This is described in the next chapter Tamar FCS2400 Page 11 3 0 Configuring the FCS2400 Bridge Before the FC Bridge can be used on the network for the first time it is necessary to configure a number of par
38. y click the OK button and reboot your computer Note Once you have completed the initial set up of the Bridge return your E computer to the original settings and reconnect to the Bridge Fibre Channel to SCSI Page 38 A2 Windows 2000 2003 XP If your computer is running Windows 2000 2003 or XP follow the instructions below For users with Windows 95 98 or NT instructions are detailed in Appendix A1 and for Windows 7 or Vista instructions are detailed in Appendix A3 From the Desktop or Start menu select My Computer ixi ee i E E in the My Computer window select Network Heak gt Qsearch Gyrolders CBristory AG GE X A Ay s A astes wcode and Dial up Connections positioned in the a bottom left hand corner rpi Ban Floppy A 3 4 Inch Floppy Disk Local Disk C Local Disk 13 9 My Computer Compact Disc D Compact Disc SP Data on nserver Network Drive Select an item to view its Control Panel System Folder description Displays the files and folders on your computer See also My Documents My Network Places Network and Dial up Connections pe E 5 object s Gi my Computer A B From within the displayed Network and File Edt Yiew Favorites Tools Advanced Help beck gt Gy Qseach roles hto P Os X A EA Dial up Connections select the interface Sa a Cora actions e Connection that will be used to connect to the Bridge
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