iS520, iS521 and iS550 User`s Manual
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1. Description Color State Boot Loader OFF OFF Operating System N A SOLID Network Interface 5 BLINKS Web based Utility 3 BLINKS SCSI 2 BLINKS iSCSI 4 BLINKS Boot Complete SOLID Updating Unit SOLID During Burning Table 3 4 10 3 Power Red Green The Power LED is labeled PWR on the 15520 and 18550 This LED will turn solid green when there is sufficient power to the unit The LED will turn off when the unit is NOT powered The LED will turn solid RED when the immediate ambient temperature has exceeded 65 C The unit will be held in reset and the user will not be able to communicate with it once in this state If the user wishes to restart the unit first bring the ambient temperature down to an acceptable level 40 C wait 10 minutes and press the reset button 4 10 4 Ethernet Data Green The Ethernet Data LED is labeled DATA on the 18520 and 18550 This LED turns on when there is activity to from the iSCSI Bridge on the Ethernet network Page 25 4 10 5 Ethernet Link Yellow Green The Ethernet Link LED is labeled LINK on the 18520 and 18550 This LED illuminates solid green if the iSCSI Bridge is connected to another active Ethernet component and has negotiated a data transmission rate of 10 or 100Mb sec The LED will turn solid yellow for a negotiated rate of 1000Mb sec 4 11 Accessing Paralan s Web based Utility For your convenience us2. KI EBEEdEESEEH za NVIVaVd m a D 0L8 oz EC6 E a CH net n00VS H aaa fa Daaeg LU imm mu mi D CR po ELE KTM Sg a GSES Page 39 0828 e OSTE ba 009 E OGT Y AG Fe aen 000 ba S69 006 VVVVVVWV ka 006 8 B Glossary CHAP Challenge Handshake Authentication Protocol A form of authentication between iSCSI Initiators and Targets See One Way CHAP and Mutual CHAP Crossover Cable A network cable that crosses the transmit and receive lines Typically used to connect computers directly together i e computers that are NOT connected via a hub switch or router Firewall The primary method for keeping a computer secure from intruders A firewall allows or blocks traffic into and out of a private network or the user s computer Firewall s can be implemented via software or hardware e g a router Gateway A computer router that acts as a go between for two or more networks In this case the gateway functions as an entry exit point to the network IP Address Internet Protocol Address The address of a device attache
3. Chasge MAC Adress Mac Adirem bini mg eet ed Ta estate gie d Leg 20969 Lh oe d Page 28 5 3 Diagnostic Page The Diagnostics Page s three purposes 5 3 1 To ensure a clean boot of the iSCSI Bridge If any part of the iSCSI Bridge unit fails to initialize it will be indicated on this page In such an event refer to the Troubleshooting Appendix E of this book 5 3 2 The current firmware your unit is running is also displayed on this page 5 3 3 Finally you can reset your unit by clicking on the Reboot Device button Once pressed it will take 10 seconds before the unit reboots You will need to wait until the Status LED turns solid green before the Web based Utility will be accessible Please refer to section 4 11 4 to re access the Web based Utility Diagnostics This coction is far performer dugecesor an the ECE The caner states of all of dw intartacer in the IODO ie Cleplayed 155XX Boot Process Status Codes Mocemecr vtilk cation os SCS Version ie VER 1 09 BUILD 1000 Metwort Dibe tration os Wet Serves Dr talceti n ot MOS Otel ox CSI Intiuadca on SCSI Devices Laat 15C5 ID contacting the SS 282 198 0 200 Hardware Reboot maass Ltn fo comwert zeen doo the eet pear rw us wooded onm S Pav Untied e mer Page 29 5 4 Web Port Page By using the Web Port page the user can modify the IP Address Subnet Mask Gateway and Web Port settings for the Web based Utilit
4. These instructions will get the user up and running quickly using the most basic settings and topology This setup assumes that both your management and iSCSI host computer are running Windows 2000 XP It also assumes that your iSCSI Host computer will be running the Microsoft iSCSI initiator 1 1 1 2 1 3 1 4 1 5 1 6 1 7 Make sure all devices on the SCSI side of the system are powered down i e iS5xx iSCSI Bridge SCSI target devices and SCSI hosts Connect your management computer to the iS5xx iSCSI Bridge s Gigabit Ethernet port labeled iSCSI See Figure A 1 2 1 If your management computer is using a 10 100 Network card you will need to use a crossover cable that is CAT 5 CAT 5e or CAT 6 compliant 1 2 2 If your management computer is using a GbE Gigabit Ethernet Network card you can use either a straight through or crossover cable that is CAT 5e or CAT 6 compliant Apply power to the iS5xx iSCSI Bridge Wait until the Status LED Light Emitting Diode on the bridge turns solid green A solid green on the Status LED indicates that the unit has fully booted and is ready for Ethernet communication If the Status LED does NOT turn green please refer to Appendix C section d If you have not already done so boot your management computer If you are using a firewall ensure that port 4443 is open between your management computer and the iS5xx iSCSI Bridge Once your management computer is
5. management upgrades and diagnostics Downloads achievable via on board Web based Utility using the most common industry web browsers e g Microsoft s Internet Explorer 3 1 14 64bit 66MHz internal PCI bus architecture 3 1 15 16MB of Flash ROM Page 19 4 4 2 3 1 16 256MB SDRAM 3 1 17 833MHz Freescale processor 3 1 18 Capable of assigning a unique iSCSI name to each device on the SCSI side of the bus 3 1 19 Can automatically obtain an IP address from a DHCP server or the user can manually assign an IP address Subnet mask and Gateway to the iSCSI Protocol Port and Web Port 3 1 20 Diagnostic web page monitors unit s boot status 3 1 21 Diagnostic LEDs for quick and easy unit status 3 1 22 Modifying the User Name and Password can customize user login access 3 1 23 Hardware override configuration for systems that require a more secure setup 3 1 24 Unit can easily be reset to factory default configuration 3 1 25 Up to 100MB sec throughput 3 1 26 The 18520 Stand Alone Box version provides a lockable 5 pin DIN power connector for added reliability 3 1 27 Supports One way and Mutual CHAP security 3 1 28 Ambient Temperature Shutdown protection 4 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Installation General Before you begin installation make sure all devices on the SCSI side of the system are powered down i e iS5xx iSCSI Bridge and SCSI devices hosts and targets SCSI Port General The iS5xx seri
6. Bridge and other rege SCS ertancensant produc About Us Dedicated tz expending the horore of fe Sel Computer Sr Jrtatece SCSI Persien produces products that expand the une of SCSI from coreanmon of cos tape irmglemantatoa tz aroter jeg WWD to HAD esd extending te bus lengiih rcegh fe use of liber opaco Perge Corporetice her been gt the forest of mmovagon i SCS roevmatcgsora vinos 1008 Mission Statement Fester Coegoreten t cedceted to beng te retry leader in the centr mamectune sg marketing of SCH Enhancement Products Porele wt contiega te merion fes eweg Ienteieg wile apokea En rwpdiobus st cnmqueny of impro Hel prem ites Nigh pally erla amd em bn be Bs casis Persas virenqih o Fin read Ther est enzel asperius rest zt ami hare emn B come be Leen Faber is gin of sime ies e mant Fer exrermgnts ov cuni una sin fer eines pees west er ot verlieren com Vpdeked DOE Tet 18 fe 10 1 11 Now you can start configuring your unit for your final iSCSI topology See section 1 16 Figure B Modify the iSCSI Target Port settings accordingly Ensure that the iSCSI Host computer and the iS5xx iSCSI Bridge are on the same subnet MONT Target This subnet must match the iSCSI Host ISESI Mame Poetts machine wishing to access the SCSI devices Ure Tem n connected to the iS5xx iSCSI Bridge Mas Cosmection Obtals D Infermatios Astomaticalp re Wo IP Addreen Gam Y The correct Gateway number must be Bataat Most TT 4
7. entered if using a Gateway to reach the iS5xx Otherwise leave blank Authentication Methed e ammi aues Tan cedes Een Bai 78 ados ium mg E nO ps ipae gt Arel bg o Page 10 1 12 Confirm changes acm leyr 15751 Target Port DASI Sege Preka Froes fart TETEE Pastre Sare Vene Grey Lee LP 2 dria s aom days As Denn d on V co In gen y attt sonal EI mum ied P r9 cR mom iere Rm mni 1 13 Once you ve confirmed changes the iSCSI Target page will renew with your updated settings IC Target Port BAA ewe Pelo vr nm frome wet st Down lem Ate bd eosomomos Aetna o P dem tt vet e m s Gere n tnc hood iS en Page 11 1 14 In order for your settings to take affect you will need to reboot the unit Click on the Diagnostics tab On the Diagnostics page click on Reboot Device The unit will begin reboot after 5 seconds Wait until the Status LED on the Bridge turns solid green Diagnostics AR cacan is far peor dugeossox on the xxt The canem states of al of Ze intariaces in the S500 ie diepisyed 1553XX Boot Process Status Codes Procenser vtibzetios oq SCS version Sx VER 1 09 BUILD 1000 Metwort Invtetretion ox Meb Serves D Petition oe SC tation ox SCSI Intiunadca ox SCSI Devices Laat 5051 ID contactiag the SSCI 282 158 0 200 Hardware Reboot rant Ln 1 15 Once the iS5xx iSCSI Bridge has rebooted and the Status LED is solid green you have successfully c
8. DC max e 4 pin Power Connector pin out Pin Description 1 No connect 2 Ground 3 Ground 4 5 Volt input III Agency Approvals UL CSA TUV VDE CE Contact Paralan to request documentation Page 37 IV EMI RFI e Meets FCC Class A CE Note The iS520 uses an external universal power supply included that has all required agency approvals The 18520 18550 and 18521 use UL listed PC boards and UL compliant parts V Physical Dimensions a 18520 Stand Alone Box version e Height 1 6in 41 mm e Width 5 6 in 142 mm e Depth 9 25 in 235 mm b 18550 Rack Mountable version e Height 1 72 in 43 7 mm e Width 16 75 in 425 5 mm Depth 10 0 in 254 mm e Vertical Rack Space 1U 1 75 44 5 mm c 18520 Power Supply Adapter A replacement power supply can be ordered as Paralan part number 10641 1 e Height 1 56 in 39 50 mm e Width 2 76 in 70 00 mm e Depth 4 72 in 120 00 mm Page 38 hes mensions are in 1nc d 18521 Board version D EE 40 l 0 vD U 0 it mg pm Ri si asi GEUL 061 ma E m i CT a 0097 a ala onic limomomememememameme I a a ai uum 4BYO E es B Am iZS 0Z6s EIEE mmm H mamaescenscsnenecsse F no IS BI amannan DU m D m uj film e wee ECH GC ma
9. Ultra SCSI on Off Lage emnt For comments or questions about this website please emall us at scsi paralan com Updated 2006 Feb 15 Rev 1 0 Page 31 5 6 iSCSI Target Page By using the iSCSI Target page the user can modify the IP Address Subnet Mask Gateway iSCSI Name Prefix iSCSI Protocol Port Max Connections and Authentication Method settings for the iSCSI Target on the Bridge By default the iSCSI Bridge s connection type is set to Static i e the IP Address and Subnet Mask are permanent as shown in the screen capture below If you have a DHCP server on your network connected to the iSCSI Bridge and wish for the Bridge to Obtain IP Automatically simply click Yes at the label By default the iSCSI Name Prefix is iqn 1995 10 com paralan ast 4 digits of serial number gt Note that iSCSI Name Prefix is how the iSCSI Bridge will be seen by your iSCSI Initiator For example if you have a SCSI target ID 3 connected to the iSCSI Bridge your iSCSI Initiator would identify this target during discovery as iqn 1995 10 com paralan lt Jast 4 digits of serial number gt 3 The Max Connections field is used to specify multiple iSCSI Initiator connections to the iSCSI Bridge 5 6 1 CHAP Challenge Handshake Authentication Protocol The iS5xx Series Bridges have the ability to set CHAP usernames and secrets One Way Targets must authenticate the Initia
10. fully booted make sure that the Link LED on the iS5xx iSCSI Bridge is illuminated If it is not illuminated you may be using an incorrect Ethernet cable Make sure your configuration agrees with the cabling requirements of step 1 2 Set the management computer s IP address to 192 168 1 xxx xxx can be substituted with any available address except 200 and subnet to 255 255 255 0 Reboot the management computer if needed for settings to take effect f i 10 100 1000 ETHERNET j d gt D iS amp xx iSCSI BRIDGE MANAGEMENT COMPUTER Figure A Now that your management computer has rebooted open your Web browser Windows IE Internet Explorer 5 5 or higher is recommended Page 8 1 8 Type in https 192 168 1 200 4443 enter php as the URL see Glossary and press enter The following Login page should appear PARALAN iSCSI Please buyin Lu xxm Ure configuration utility Username simin Password Logn For comments or questions about this website please email us at sceigparatan com Updated 2006 Feb 15 Rev 1 0 1 9 Enter the default Username and Password and click on the Login tab 1 9 1 Username admin 1 9 2 Password password Page 9 1 10 You should now be at the Home page Click on the iSCSI Target tab Tue ROCK allows SCH dece ca Ze paradai SCH bur 20 be acceuned Twoegh gigaa ala GCSE Viet PACNURN C sebana NT wem DIER com for more aionmatios aa the 3522 4038 te SCH
11. gt VI iSCSI Protocol Port 3260 VIL Max Connections 16 VIII Authentication Method None Page 44 E Technical Assistance For technical assistance contact Direktronik AB Box 234 149 23 Nyn shamn Sweden Phone 46 0 8 524 00 700 Fax 46 0 8 520 12 181 www direktronik se E Mail info direktronik se A replacement power supply for the 18520 can be ordered as Paralan part number 10641 1 Page 45
12. other brand and product names may be trademarks of their respective companies Page 4 Preface This book is the primary reference and user s manual for the iS5xx family of SCSI to iSCSI Bridges It contains a complete functional description of the iSCSI Bridge as well as the complete physical and electrical specifications It also contains instructions for installing and configuring the iSCSI Bridge Directions on how to connect SCSI Ethernet devices to the iSCSI Bridge are also included herein Typographic Conventions When italic text is placed between less than lt and greater than gt signs replace the signs and italic text with the item described by the italic text Audience This document will benefit persons installing and using any of Paralan s 18520 18521 and 18550 iSCSI Bridges It assumes that the user has some familiarity with SCSI devices and Ethernet networks Page 5 Revision History VERSION DATE PAGE NO COMMENT 1 1 1 2 2 6 06 7 Change Appendices F to E in Table of Contents 1 3 2 16 06 35 36 42 Add description of power requirements for i 520 amp iS521 Change EMI RFI Certification to Class A Add how to order replacement power supply for 18520 2 21 06 All Upgrade all screen shots Added CHAP and multiple connections Changed upgrade description Page 6 TABLE OF CONTENTS QUICK INSTALLATION GUIDE eneen 8 18 e DESCR
13. paitia oi rmm ise mann Per crete or mt mom eed Fey matte leone aal en of vw i com lipidni DOE fer 18 fe 10 Page 27 S CONFIGURING THROUGH WEB BASED UTILITY 5 1 General Paralan s iSCSI Bridge Web based Utility configures the unit for many different environments and applications monitors boot status and updates firmware Please note that your unit s serial number is depicted at the upper right hand corner of each web page of the utility 5 1 2 UNIT MUST BE FULLY BOOTED BEFORE CHANGES TO THE WEB BASED UTILITY CAN BE MADE The unit is considered fully booted when the Status LED is solid green 5 1 3 FOR ANY CHANGE TO TAKE EFFECT THE UNIT MUST BE REBOOTED 5 2 Admin Page The first thing you should do after you ve accessed the Web based Utility is click on the Admin page and change your User Name and Password This will give your system an added level of security The Admin page also allows you to change your hardware MAC address Lastly this page allows you to update the firmware of the unit please refer to the Updating Firmware section 5 7 Ed hi WARNING For changes to the User Name Password and MAC address to take affect you will need to click the associated submit button and confirm changes A full reboot of the unit is the final step necessary to make the modifications permanent Administrative Properties Updete ip here te epdate Mimwere Cheege Administrater Password Mew Paceword Conlin Porren
14. parts Non Paralan Products or Parts Paralan is not liable for any defects in material or workmanship of any products or parts which Paralan does not design or manufacture including but not limited to power supplies and cables However Paralan will honor the original manufacturer s warranty for these products or parts In the event that Paralan determines that any defect is not related to a Paralan manufactured Product at Purchaser s request Paralan shall repair or replace the defective parts at Purchaser s cost and deliver the defective parts to Purchaser Abuse or Misuse This limited warranty shall not apply if the Product has been misused carelessly handled defaced modified or altered or if unauthorized repairs have been attempted by others Any such damage shall not be considered a defect Costs of Shipping In order to obtain warranty service the Product must be delivered to Paralan s facility or to an authorized Paralan service representative The RMA number must be clearly marked on the exterior of the original shipping container or equivalent Purchaser agrees to pre pay shipping charges one way and to either insure the Product or assume the liability for loss or damage during transit In the event that Paralan determines that a Paralan Product is defective Paralan will pre pay transportation charges back to Purchaser Limitation of Implied Warranties THE FOREGOING WARRANTIES ARE IN LIEU OF ALL WARRANTIES EITHER EXPRESSED OR IMPLI
15. the Admin page tab and click the Proceed button Administrative Properties Updete Click here to epdate freeware wm Cheege Administrator Password Dr LLLI ec Conlhim Fosrmord ans mn Change MAC Addross Mex Address Aem mati Ta COREE i Qaod AE H estate se deal c ME ft Ni Can Uuptaemed Aire Ee 10 5 7 2 You will need to choose the file you wish to upload using the Browse button and then click the Upgrade button Once you click the Upgrade button the Status LED will turn solid red during burning All files must be img files and are case sensitive Currently the only files that can be uploaded are 0 img 1 img 2 img 3 img 4 img 5 img 8 img and 10 img Paralan provides the img files within a zipped directory Each update will have its own update instructions and information on the added enhancements Seral 09999395 Home ISCSI Target SCSI Bus Web Port Administrative Properties Choose File to Upload Are Browne For comments or queviors about vs wetnite please email us at SH wn com 2006 Feb 15 Rav LO Page 35 5 7 3 Wait until the Upgrade Complete message appears and the Status LED returns to a solid green state before continuing to the next file you wish to update If you wish to update an additional file repeat steps 5 7 1 through dud eds Ja A PARALAN e eS Ma vow Serial 09399998 Home iSCSI Target SCSI rm Web Port Diagnostics Admin Upgrade Proc
16. 11 5 The Login page below should appear Enter your Username and Password and click on the Login tab The default Username is admin and the default Password is password PARALAN iSCSI Please buyin Lu exscr Ure configuration utility Username simin Password Loun For comments or questices about this website please emall us at scsidparalan com Updated 2006 F eb 15 Rev 1 0 4 11 6 You should now be at the Home page You are now ready to configure your iSCSI Bridge see section 5 Welcome Tue ROCK allows SCH dece ca Ze para ai SCH bur 20 be accedned Twoegh ERT ala GCSE Viet Ferwinw c sebana NT wen DIER com for more aionmatios aa the 522 4638 te SCH Bridge and other rege SCS ertarcersert produc About Us Dedicated tz expending the horore of fe Sel Computer Savers Jrtatece SCSI Pura produces products that rend the une of SCSI from coreanmon of cos tape irmglemantaboa tz aroter jeg WWD fo HADI esd extending he teg length throes te use of liber opaca Perg Corporation her been gt the gece of mmovason 505 eommacatore sees 1900 Mission Statement Forcier Cocporetes bh dedicated to beng tee rimm leader in the centr mamectune sg marbeting of SCH Enhancement Mairia Persian will contiega te merion E eege Ienteieg wile pluit Wn regalibus ii a cmq y af cnr Host zer lune E opel predate aed servings br fr verbauen Ted sient i on Hs rege Thaw Denial asperius aeai amd kel vr UR inn ae o keen Pow ra a
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18. IPTION eiae Eed Ape ERE QR CU CREE 19 n FEATURES TE 19 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONG ccccccecsccscsccsccsssecsceeees 20 4 1 Installation General eso dure ao vay Ri d ERRARE CUR RE EAR Le aet 20 4 2 SC SE Port General EE 20 4 3 SC SLE TODOlOBV Au Ex nCOo e ete ERR dashed conan cone pl edo E Eae 2 A ASO SICA DIOS uius ce cree ob tus cu PEN OT Un Pe eed ee 22 4 5 Connecting SCSIDOeYVIGeS cen ad HO RR EX EXP ERES EX e EPI UR RA UU 23 4 6 Ethernet Port General i25 us cutus HERREN I UR PAR S e eO UHR ER RO REGERE 23 AP Ethernet Cables os uto see rU REOR EA E a ERA DS 24 4 8 Connecting to the Ethernet Network 24 4 9 Power On Seguence esee nes 24 4 TO LEDSS outs Res CHR RATER seca e TRAN a Ra Qe RR ANTO qe ae ed 25 4 11 Accessing Paralan s Web based Utility cese 26 CONFIGURING THROUGH WEB BASED UTILITY 28 Sub Cienerdlo o od aae OG TER E EORR Seen dA e ENTE E d A RU Ru 28 S2 A dint BEN sid ea Eh dares SO v eO Ue dg e Re Oi A RATER AR 28 5 3 Diagnostic Pase dons eec ed ca ede UH as ba hake bed 29 9 4 Web Port PASOS c S EE 30 5 5 SCS BUS E 31 29 0 18 RE 32 5 7 Updating e 33 e APPENDICES eessen d gegegeg gea dg EEN 37 Jo SPSCMIC AMONG e 37 J LEI ORT E 40 C Troubleshooting s oe de versa sen eani rne tied EE 43 D Bactory Defaulis ccce uo cd ta OE i eO RCM E E tins eet 44 E Tech icalASSISIABUS 23 eue e etas Coke DO Na cag eR ERU OD AR E E be s 45 Page 7 1 QUICK INSTALLATION GUIDE
19. PARALAN n 18520 1852 and 18550 User s Manual LIMITED WARRANTY Paralan Corporation Paralan warrants this product Product to be free of defects in material and workmanship for an initial period of two 2 years from date of delivery to the original purchaser Purchaser from Paralan Repair or Replacement Paralan s obligation under this warranty is limited to replacing or repairing at its option and at its facilities any of the Products except expendable parts thereof what within the warranty period are returned to Paralan and that are found by Paralan to be defective in proper usage Repair parts and replacement Products will be either new or reconditioned at Paralan s sole discretion and furnished on an exchange basis with any replaced parts or Products becoming the property of Paralan In the event that Paralan determines in its sole discretion that the returned Product is not defective Purchaser shall pay a testing and handling free of seventy five US Dollars 75 00 per unit tested Products returned must be delivered to Paralan s facility or to an authorized Paralan service representative with all included parts and accessories as originally shipped along with proof of purchase and a Return Merchandise Authorization RMA number The RMA number is obtained in advance of shipment from Paralan s Customer Service Department and is valid for thirty 30 days Purchaser will be responsible and liable for any missing or damaged
20. SCSI targets on the bus If there are no SCSI targets connected the SCSI LED will constantly pulse In this case see the Troubleshooting section C b in the Appendices Page 13 1 22 Power on your iSCSI Host computer Open the Microsoft Initiator Click on the Initiator Settings tab Modify your initiator node name accordingly iSCSI Initiator Properties iqn 1991 05 com microsoft lab1 E lad Page 14 1 23 Click on the Target Portals tab Add an available portal iSCSI Initiator Properties EU EC Remove Epp Page 15 1 24 Enter an Address that matches the IP Address you entered in step 1 11 Enter the Socket port that matches the iSCSI Protocol Port you entered in step 1 11 Click OK Add Target Portal emm es ge Ok Gei Hemove EPpy Address Socket Adapter o Page 16 1 25 Your Target Portal is now configured iSCSI Initiator Properties Page 17 1 26 Click on the Available Targets tab Click on Refresh After the screen has refreshed all available targets through the iS5xx iSCSI Bridge will be displayed You will need to Log On to each one before your iSCSI Host computer is able to fully communicate with the SCSI targets If a target drive is to be permanently located use the Persistent Targets tab to set its location so that it will be automatically available upon system boot up iSCSI Initiator Propertie
21. ST COMPUTER Figure D Page 21 4 4 SCSI Cables The most important ingredient in the successful installation of any SCSI system is proper cabling Many round SCSI cables are at best marginal on single ended systems and will not work at all on differential SCSI systems Many other round SCSI cables are assembled in a manner that has no regard for wire pair selection These cables appear to work most of the time but may cause intermittent problems on the SCSI bus that are extremely difficult to troubleshoot Also the longer the SCSI cables and faster the maximum bus speed the more important a factor the cables become Because of these cable factors should you have problems getting your system to work properly with Paralan iS5xx series Bridges we suggest temporarily replacing your round SCSI cables with flat twisted pair ribbon cables as they are normally SCSI correct Also contact Paralan for our SCSI Quiet Cable data sheet Note the maximum number of devices allowed on the SCSI bus and the maximum bus cable length are determined by the bus speed and bus width of the system see Table 1 below Table 1 Bus Speed ANSI Terms MBytes Sec idth Max Bus Lengths Meters Single ended P FAST 5 L8 FAST 10 co Ultra SCSI narrow past 20 20 FAST 80 FAST 160 P Point to point interconnect Only 1 SCSI Initiator and 1 Target on the bus M Multidrop interconnect At least 1 SCSI Initiato
22. a command to another device the SCSI target giving it a task to perform SCSI host bus adapters are normally considered to be initiators SCSI Target A SCSI device that executes a command from a SCSI initiator to perform some task SCSI hard drives tape drives and other storage devices are normally considered to be targets SE Single Ended Type of signal transmission used by SCSI SE supports cable lengths of up to 6 meters Subnet A division of a network into an interconnected but independent segment or domain The subnet limits the number of nodes clients servers that have to compete for available bandwidth to a confined geographic area Subnet Mask The technique used by the IP protocol to determine which network segment packets are destined for The subnet mask is a binary pattern that is stored in the client machine server or router and is matched with the IP address Terminator A hardware component that is connected at each end of a SCSI cable chain The terminator may be external or internal to the device Page 41 URL Uniform Resource Locator The address that defines the route to a file on an Internet server URLs are typed into a Web browser to access Web pages and files Page 42 C Troubleshooting a Reset Button A manual reset switch is located on the LED end ofthe iSCSI Bridge On the 18520 pictured below and the 18550 Rack Mountable version this switch is accessible through a pin
23. alan s iS5xx iSCSI Bridge from your Management iSCSI Host computer check your IP settings Changing IP Addresses Subnet masks Gateways iSCSI Protocol port and Web port on the Bridge may render it Page 43 incommunicable If you have changed the IP Address of the Bridge make sure that your Management iSCSI Host computer is on the same subnet as the modified IP Address If you do not remember what settings you ve modified on your Bridge you can always return to factory default settings by pressing and holding the reset button down for 15 seconds D Factory Defaults The iS5xx iSCSI Bridge is initially sent out with factory default settings for your Web based utility When you press and hold the reset button down for 15 seconds the factory default settings below are programmed back into your unit a Login page I Username admin II Password password III MAC Address unique MAC address programmed at factory b Web Port page I Use iSCSI Port Settings No II IP Address 192 168 1 200 III Subnet Mask 255 255 255 0 IV Gateway None V Web Port 4443 c SCSI Bus page I ID 00 15 7 II Termination On III Termination Power On IV Force Single Ended SCSI Off V Force Ultra SCSI Off d ISCSI Target page I Obtain IP Automatically No II IP Address 192 168 0 200 III Subnet Mask 255 255 255 0 IV Gateway None V iSCSI Name Prefix iqn 1995 10 com paralan lt Jast 4 digits of serial number
24. cordance with the instruction manual may cause harmful interference to radio communications For continued compliance this equipment must be used with high quality shielded interface cables for external devices The customers are responsible for ensuring compliance with their enclosure Page 3 PARALAN CORPORATION 4655 Ruffner Street San Diego CA 92111 Toll Free 866 447 6293 Corporate 858 560 7266 Fax 858 560 8929 E Mail scsi paralan com Copyright 2005 Paralan Corporation All Rights Reserved PRINTED IN THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA NOTICE The information in this documentation is subject to change without notice PARALAN CORPORATION MAKES NO WARRANTY OF ANY KIND WITH REGARD TO THIS MATERIAL INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE Paralan Corporation shall not be liable for errors contained herein or for incidental or consequential damages in connection with the furnishing performance or use of this material This document contains proprietary information which is protected by copyright All rights are reserved No part of this document may be photocopied reproduced or translated to another language without the prior written consent of Paralan Corporation TRADEMARK ACKNOWLEDGEMENT Paralan Paralan Logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of Paralan Corporation Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation All
25. d to an IP network TCP IP network Every client server and network device must have a unique IP address for each network connection iSCSI Internet SCSI An Internet Protocol that serializes SCSI commands and converts them to TCP IP Ethernet iSCSI Host Computer Computer that contains your iSCSI Initiator iSCSI Target For the purpose of this document the iSCSI Target refers to your iS5xx iSCSI Bridge LED Light Emitting Diode A semiconductor device that emits visible light when an electric current passes through it LVD Low Voltage Differential Type of signal transmission used by SCSI LVD supports cable lengths of up to 25 meters MAC Address Media Access Control Address The unique serial number burned into Ethernet devices e g Paralan s iS5xx iSCSI Bridge that identifies each device from all others Management Computer Computer used to access the iS5xx iSCSI Bridge s Web based Utility for configuration Mutual CHAP Username and Secret for both the Target iS5xx iSCSI Bridge and the Initiator When the Initiator contacts the iS5xx iSCSI Bridge the Initiator must provide the correct Secret then if the password is correct the iS5xx will provide the Return Secret that the Initiator requires which was set in the iSSxx when Mutual CHAP was turned on in the Web Based Utility In this way both the Initiator and the Page 40 Target are protected from unauthorized iSCSI access Mutual CHAP provi
26. des an added protection over One Way CHAP for iSCSI communications on the Storage Network See CHAP and One Way CHAP One Way CHAP Username and Secret in the Target iS5xx iSCSI Bridge that an initiating device must use in order for the Target to authenticate the initiator for communications When the Initiator tries to contact the Target the Target will challenge the initiator to provide the correct Secret If it is not provided the Target will not communicate with the Initiator In this way the Target device will not be able to be accessed casually by other computers that do not have the One Way CHAP Secret but can communicate on the same network Both Microsoft s iSCSI Initiator software and the iS5xx iSCSI Bridges have the capability of setting both One Way and Mutual CHAP for secure system communications See CHAP and Mutual CHAP SAN Storage Area Network A network of storage disks In large enterprises a SAN connects multiple servers to a centralized pool of disk storage SCSI The Small Computer System Interface standard for interfacing multiple computers and devices SCSI has three defined methods of parallel signal communications Low Voltage Differential LVD Single Ended SE and High Voltage Differential HVD Most LVD SCSI devices are Multimode which allows them to be backwards compatible with SE The backwards compatibility is called LVD MSE SCSI Initiator Host A device that begins a SCSI transaction by issuing
27. e Paralan s iSCSI Bridge s Web based Utility for configuration Section 5 explains all functions of this utility The utility can be accessed via Microsoft Internet Explorer or other common browsers through the use of a computer commonly referred to in this document as the management computer connected to the Bridge via Ethernet This connection may be direct or through a network If the Bridge has never been configured use steps 1 4 through 1 10 in the Quick Installation Guide section to access the utility For general access 4 11 1 If you are using a firewall ensure that the Web port is open between your 5 1 1 management computer and the iS5xx iSCSI Bridge The default Web port for the iSCSI Bridge s Web port is 4443 Note the Gateway you have previously assigned your iSCSI Bridge and make sure that your management computer is accessible through this Gateway There is no default Gateway assigned to the iSCSI Bridge 4 11 2 Note the IP Address you have previously assigned your iSCSI Bridge and make sure that your management computer and the iSCSI Bridge are on the same subnet The default IP Address for the iSCSI Bridge s Web port is 192 168 1 200 The default Subnet Mask is 255 255 255 0 E Subnet iS5xx Location 4 11 3 Open your Web browser Windows IE Internet Explorer 5 5 or higher is recommended 4 11 4 Type in https lt IP Address gt lt Web Port gt enter php as the URL and press enter Page 26 4
28. es iSCSI Bridges provide a single SCSI port for connecting your SCSI devices to your iSCSI network The SCSI port consists of a 68 pin High Density P SCSI bus connector see Image 1 Disks tape drives RAID controllers DVD MO and CD libraries are supported Low Voltage Differential LVD transmission mode Single Ended SE transmission mode and transfer rates of up to 160 MBYTES SEC are supported Image 1 Page 20 4 3 SCSI Topology Paralan s family of iSCSI Bridges may be connected anywhere on the SCSI bus All models are supplied with on board terminators enabled In most cases the iSCSI Bridge will be placed at the end of the SCSI bus and terminators should NOT be disabled see Figure C On Board Terminator b m rd SCSIBUS Termination 10 100 1000 ETHERNET r a p M 2 N LE iS5xx iSCSI BRIDGE iSCSI HOST COMPUTER Figure C SCSI RAID If you are placing the 1SCSI Bridge in the middle of the SCSI bus you must disable the terminators on the iS5xx see Figure D To disable terminators access the SCSI Bus page on the Web based Utility and turn the terminators to the off position Make sure the devices at the ends of the SCSI bus have correct termination and that the terminators are properly powered emm 0 u C NC is 5xx Jiscsi Oo BRIDGE SCSI TAPE LL 10 100 1000 ETHERNET SCSI RAID LEFT iSCSI HO
29. ess Status Upgrade Complete For erger er questora Sal Di webiie Gene eril us al cilhaaralan com ui 2006 Fet LS Mev 1 0 5 7 4 Once all uploads are complete reboot the unit via the Diagnostic page or cycle power on the iSCSI Bridge to activate the new firmware Page 36 6 APPENDICES A Specifications Environmental a b e d Airflow for 1S521 only 10 cubic feet per minute Relative Humidity 10 90 non condensing Operating Temperature 5 40 C Storage Temperature 0 85 C II Power Requirements a 18520 Stand Alone Box version The 18520 is a stand alone unit in an enclosure with a power supply designed to plug into the line voltage outlet of 100 240 VAC 50 60 Hz 1 7 A A replacement power supply can be ordered as Paralan part number 10641 1 e Input Voltage 100 240 VAC e Input Current 1 7 A AC e Input Frequency 50 60 Hz 18550 Rack Mountable version e Input Voltage 100 240 VAC e Input Current 1 2 AAC e Input Frequency 50 60 Hz 18521 Board version The 18521 board level unit requires a source of 5 Vde 596 100 mv max ripple 5 Amps max This current is for the board only Installations using the 18521 will pull additional current if required to power external terminators Total typical current draw for external terminators would be 350 mA The 18521 is current limited to 1 67 Amps to the external terminators e Voltage 5 Vde 5 100 millivolt max ripple e Current 5 AMP
30. hole on the panel By pressing this button momentarily the user can fully reboot the unit while maintaining previous user configuration data By pressing and holding the button for 15 seconds the unit will reboot and reset to factory default configuration settings If you wish to modify settings after the reset you will need to re login Image 3 b SCSILED Pulsing Ifthere are no SCSI targets connected to the iS5xx iSCSI Bridge by the time the unit fully boots the SCSI LED will constantly pulse In this case turn off all SCSI devices and the iS5xx iSCSI Bridge Check to see that the SCSI cables are connected and the termination is properly placed If a problem is found resolve the issue and power the SCSI devices first and wait for them to be ready Then power the iS5xx iSCSI Bridge c Diagnostic Page On the Diagnostic page of the Web based Utility there is an iS5xx Boot Process Status Codes section If the Processor Initialization Network Initialization Web Server Initialization SCSI Initialization or the iSCSI Initialization do NOT display an OK status reseat the power connector and reboot the unit d Status and Power LEDs The Status and Power LEDs should turn solid green after 1 minute of the unit being powered If this does NOT occur make sure the power connectors are properly seated and reboot the unit e Bridge Not Addressable If you are not able to communicate with Par
31. m on mm on e Peer dpt Et Page 33 5 6 1 2 Mutual CHAP Mutual CHAP sets a Secret for both the Target iS5xx iSCSI Bridge and Initiator You must choose CHAP on the Authentication Method pull down menu before you can enable Mutual CHAP in the CHAP Direction pull down menu Once you have done so you can specify both a Target and Initiator Username and Usersecret Ensure that your iSCSI Intiator is correctly configured for authentication Please see the Glossary for further information c Taeget SCSI Target Port I C51 Name Prefte beato Parts Pan Coni tione Obtain IP Intormation Automatically rer Yo Aathemtication Method mar Direitioa Torget Useimemer Teoget Unervecret Daltlaten deecaatsae Palilaton Geererret hien Jed PT e Lam 2000 17 Si 3 vi WARNING For changes to this page to take affect you will need to click the submit button and confirm changes A full reboot of the unit is the final step necessary to make the modifications permanent Before changing the settings on this page 5 6 2 If you are using a firewall make certain that the iSCSI Protocol port you entered is open 5 6 3 Confirm that your management computer is on the same subnet and that the IP Address you ve entered is not a duplicate on your network Page 34 5 7 Updating Firmware The iS5xx allows you to update its firmware via the Web based Utility Follow the steps below 5 7 1 Click on
32. n If you are connecting your iSCSI Bridge directly to a management computer a crossover cable is necessary If you are connecting through an Ethernet switch or router a straight through cable will suffice The type of cable used is equally important see Table 2 below Note that if you are connecting the iSCSI Bridge to an Ethernet device that is 1000 Mb s capable you can use either a crossover or straight through wire cable Table 2 Ne oa Sifei Topology Cable Type Cable Length Cable Wiring Ran nd Un metens Connection Speed CAT 5 orhigher 100m min Crossover 10 100 Mb s Bridge gt Managetient Computer F OAT SECAT 100m Straight Crossover 10 100 1000 Mb s CAT 5 orhigher 100m min Straight 10 100 Mb s Bridge Switi oi AC 100m Straight Crossover 10 100 1000 Mb s 4 8 management computer switch router or gateway For further Ethernet configuration instruction refer to section 4 11 Connecting to the Ethernet Network Simply connect your iSCSI Bridge to your 4 9 Power On Sequence Now that you have connected all components of your iSCSI to SCSI system it is time to power up the devices PLEASE FOLLOW THE POWER UP SEQUENCE BELOW 4 9 1 4 9 2 4 9 3 4 9 4 4 9 5 Turn on your SCSI targets and wait for them to be ready Apply power to the iS5xx iSCSI Bridge The 18520 Stand Alone Box Version unit comes with a power adapter with a lockable connecter to the iS5xx iSCSI B
33. onfigured your iS5xx iSCSI Bridge If the SCSI bus settings see section 5 5 or the Web Port interface access see section 5 4 is to be changed you will need to re login See steps 1 8 and 1 9 for instructions on how to log in 1 16 It is now time to connect all devices for your final setup Make sure all devices on the SCSI side of the system are powered down i e iS5xx iSCSI Bridge SCSI drives and SCSI hosts 10 100 1000 ETHERNET SCSI BUS SW e e 7 1D LJ o TERRENUM iS5xx iSCSI BRIDGE 6 o iSCSI HOST COMPUTER LED Figure B SCSI RAID Page 12 1 17 Connect the SCSI devices to the iS5xx iSCSI Bridge 1 17 1 Connect the cable from the SCSI devices to the 68 pin SCSI port on the iS5xx iSCSI Bridge 1 17 2 Make sure the IDs of the SCSI devices connected to the iS5xx iSCSI Bridge are set to a values other than 7 1 17 3 Terminate the SCSI bus at the last physical SCSI device The iS5xx iSCSI Bridge is terminated internally by default 1 18 Connect the iS5xx iSCSI Bridge s Ethernet port to your iSCSI Host computer via a CAT 5e or CAT 6 cable If your management computer is functioning as your iSCSI Host computer this step can be skipped 1 19 Turn on your SCSI targets and wait for them to be ready 1 20 Apply power to the iS5xx iSCSI Bridge 1 21 Wait until the Status LED on the bridge turns solid green The iS5xx iSCSI Bridge will automatically discover all
34. r and 2 Targets on the bus Includes all SCSI Targets and Initiators Page 22 4 5 Connecting SCSI Devices SCSI cable installation is easy This installation assumes the topology in Figure C of section 4 3 4 5 1 Simply connect a SCSI cable into Paralan s iSCSI Bridge s 68 pin High Density P SCSI bus Connector see Image 1 of section 4 2 4 5 2 Connect the other end of your cable to your SCSI device s 4 5 3 Make sure to abide by the SCSI cable length limitations recommended in Table 1 of section 4 4 4 5 4 Set the IDs of the SCSI devices connected to the iSCSI Bridge to a value other than 7 Each device should have a unique ID The iSCSI Bridge is set to ID 7 by default To change the default ID refer to section 5 5 4 5 5 Make sure that the last device on the bus e g the SCSI RAID device in Figure C is terminated 4 5 6 For the more advanced configuration in Figure D please contact Paralan for assistance 4 6 Ethernet Port General An RJ45 Connector labeled iSCSI see Image 2 is used to connect the iSCSI Bridge to your iSCSI SAN or management computer The port is 10 100 1000 Mb sec full duplex capable The Ethernet port automatically negotiates the appropriate link speed with the connected devices A minimum of CAT SE cable is necessary for the unit to operate at full speed i e 1000Mb sec Page 23 4 7 Ethernet Cables You must choose your Ethernet cable carefully depending upon your configuratio
35. ridge Wait until the Status LED on the bridge turns solid green The iS5xx iSCSI Bridge will automatically discover all SCSI targets on the bus If there are no SCSI targets connected the SCSI LED will constantly pulse In this case make sure the targets are powered on the SCSI cables are connected and the termination is properly placed Your SCSI targets are now accessible to your iSCSI network You may now configure your iSCSI system through its Web based Utility using a web browser see section 4 11 Page 24 4 10 LEDs There are 5 LEDs on the iSCSI Bridge that can be used for status diagnostics see Image 2 of section 4 6 4 10 1 SCSI Activity Yellow The SCSI Activity LED is labeled SCSI on the 18520 and 18550 During normal operation this LED turns on when there is SCSI activity on the SCSI bus However the LED will also indicate when there are no SCSI targets on the SCSI bus After initial boot i e after the Status LED has turned solid green if the SCSI Activity LED is continuously blinking at a constant half second rate the unit has found no targets on the SCSI bus 4 10 2 Status Red Green The Status LED is labeled STAT on the 15520 and 18550 The Status LED identifies what stage the boot process is in It also notifies the user when an update is being loaded into the unit by turning solid red Once the update is complete the LED will return to a solid green state Please refer to table 3 below
36. s ISNS Servers Persistent Targets Initiator Settings MPIO Devices Target Portals Available Targets Active Sessions Description Select a target and click Log On to access the storage devices for that target Each logon starts an iSCSI session After you log on you can click the Active Sessions tab to see details about the newly established session Select a target ign 1995 10 com paralan 0001 0 Inactive ign 1995 10 com paralan 0001 1 Inactive iqgn 1995 10 com paralan 0001 2 Inactive iqn 1995 10 com paralan 0001 3 Inactive Each Name ign 1995 10 com paralan 0001 4 Inactive represents an iqn 1995 10 com paralan 0001 5 Inactive actual SCSI drive ign 1995 10 com paralan 0001 6 Inactive connected to a single iS5xx iSCSI Bridge Log On d eem tame Apply Page 18 2 DESCRIPTION 2 1 General Congratulations on your purchase of Paralan s iS5xx series iSCSI Bridge Paralan s family of iSCSI Bridges make it possible to merge parallel SCSI storage into IP iSCSI Storage Area Networks SANs If you do not have an IP SAN Paralan s iSCSI Bridges will easily and inexpensively locate storage and backup SCSI devices anywhere for disaster recovery or remote backup yards meters kilometers or miles the distance is unlimited Paralan offers the iSCSI Bridge in three standard form factors to meet a variety of configuration needs 2 1 1 18520 Stand Alone Box version Simpl
37. the Bridge is at the end of the SCSI bus i e your system has the topology of section 4 3 Figure C you will need an external terminator at Bridge end Also make sure that the opposite end of the bus is properly terminated 5 5 2 2 If you turn the terminators off and the Bridge is in the middle of the SCSI bus i e your system has the topology of section 4 3 Figure D make sure that the ends of the bus are properly terminated 5 5 3 Terminator Power Paralan s iSCSI Bridge is capable of supplying enough power to the SCSI bus to turn on set of terminators The user can optionally turn this power supply off 5 5 4 Force Single Ended SCSI The user can optionally force the SCSI bus to Single Ended communications 5 5 5 Force Ultra SCSI The user can optionally slow the SCSI bus down to Ultra speeds 40MB s o WARNING Regardless of the topology a powered terminator must be on the SCSI bus for the system to operate correctly For changes to this page to take affect you will need to click the submit button and confirm changes A full reboot of the unit is the final step necessary to make the modifications permanent CURRENT STATUS Logged in P ARALAN MAARE ECS WORK S500 Series iSCSI SCS Bridge Serial 09999998 rie iSe ae SCSI Bus BCR awe Goi ee Home iSCSI 5XX SCSI Bus Configuration ID 00 15 Termination On Off Terminator Power On Off Force Single Ended SCSI On Off Force
38. tors and Mutual CHAP Targets and Initiators must independently authenticate one another are supported Once authentication has been made and communications are established normal operations between the two authenticating devices can happen thus the overall system overhead is not affected The iS5xx iSCSI Series Bridges are initially provided with CHAP turned off iSCSI Target Port iSCSI Mame Poolte e seme t Pieta Pert Mas Connection Obtals LF Infarmatios Astomaticalh e KE IP Gira Bebert Mack Gateway Anthentication Method Amm amm Page 32 5 6 1 1 One Way CHAP One Way CHAP sets a Username and Secret in the Target iS5xx iSCSI Bridge that an initiating device must use in order for the Target to authenticate the Initiator for communications You must choose CHAP on the Authentication Method pull down menu before you can enable One Way CHAP in the CHAP Direction pull down menu Once you have done so you can specify a Target Username and a Target Usersecret Ensure that your iSCSI Intiator is correctly configured for authentication Please see the Glossary for further information SCSI Target Port ISCSI Name Poette eee oe Prete Pert Mas Cosmectiatis Obtals DP Information Astomaticaly e Wo DATEN Ssbaet Mart Getewer Abthbeaticalien Meed CHAP Diectioe m a Target daecaame Target deertec iti pant ome fuor 0 abeo m 04 x e um mh
39. y By default there are two network ports on the iSCSI Bridge connected to the same physical RJ45 connector the Web Port and the iSCSI Target Port To simplify access to the Bridge you can set the Web Port settings to mirror the iSCSI Target Port settings To enable this option click the Yes radial button associated with the Use iSCSI Port Settings label Once enabled you will only be able to access the Web based Utility via the iSCSI Target port settings E 4 hi WARNING For changes to this page to take affect you will need to click the submit button and confirm changes A full reboot of the unit is the final step necessary to make the modifications permanent Before changing the settings on this page 5 4 1 If you are using a firewall make certain that the Web port you entered is open 5 4 2 Confirm that your management computer is on the same subnet and that the IP Address you ve entered is not a duplicate on your network Webport Seme Ar iscsi Yer LLL EP G nn w Ssbact Mask Gateway Wet Fort m C9 Page 30 5 5 SCSI Bus Page This page is used to configure certain parameters specific to the SCSI bus interface Namely 5 5 1 SCSIID You must choose a unique value for this ID No other device on the SCSI bus can have a duplicate ID 5 5 2 Termination The iSCSI Bridge has on board terminators You can toggle these terminators on off via this page 5 5 2 1 If you turn the terminators off and
40. y connect cables and apply power 2 1 2 18521 Board version Perfect for OEMs and System Integrators to incorporate into their own packages 2 1 3 18550 Rack Mountable version Conveniently mounts Paralan s iSCSI Bridges into storage racks 3 FEATURES 3 1 Feature Overview 3 1 1 Both targets and initiators may be located on the SCSI side of the Bridge 3 1 2 Communicates with SCSI disk tape drives and libraries RAID controllers DVD MO and CD jukeboxes 3 1 3 Allows full SCSI cable lengths on the SCSI side of the Bridge 3 1 4 SCSI LVD operation up to 160 MBYTES SEC using 68 pin high density P connector and conforms to the full ANSI standard 3 1 5 The iSCSI Bridge is backward compatible with all older versions LVD and SE SCSI 3 1 6 Mode switching of LVD or SE is done on the fly by monitoring the DIFFSENS signal and automatically supports all Single Ended SCSI versions 3 1 7 SCSI ID for iSCSI Bridge is configurable 3 1 User can optionally supply power for terminators on the SCSI bus up to 1 Amp 3 1 9 Unit can force Single Ended operation on SCSI bus 3 1 10 User can optionally use on board terminators 3 1 11 Supports 1 0 Gb s Ethernet link speed Full duplex 3 1 12 Ethernet interconnect operates up to 100 meters 328 feet of 1000Base T Copper CAT 5e or CAT 6 cabling using a single RJ45 connector Switches and routers may be used to extend the distances 3 1 13 Configurable IP port for system
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