Reset switch LED indicators 2 Installing the FastStream NDMP 4600 ..........5 Unpack the packing box; verify contents Place the FastStream NDMP 4600 into your system Discover the IP address Begin initial configuration 2.1 Setting up NDMP ..............7 Automatic NDMP setup Customized NDMP setup 2.2 Remote system monitoring ..........9...
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4.1 ATTO ExpressNAV pages ............17 Status Serial Port Time & Date Ethernet Remote Management SCSI Mapping Bridge Firmware Advanced Restart Help 5 Alternative interface options ............19 Use the serial port or header Use Telnet 5.1 CLI provides ASCII-based interface ........21 CLI Error Messages 5.1.1 CLI commands summary ........23 5.1.2 General use commands .........27...
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IsReserved Ping RMON RouteDisplay SerialNumber SNMP SNMPDumpMIB SNMPExtendedTraps SNMPTrapAddress SNMPTraps TailEventLog Temperature TraceLog TraceLogFilter Voltage WrapEventLog WrapTraceLog 5.1.4 Maintenance commands ........33 Date FirmwareRestart MaxOpTemp MinOpTemp OpTempWarn Password Reserve RestoreConfiguration SCSIPortReset SNTP SNTPServer Time TimeZone Username 5.1.5 Serial port configuration commands ....35 SerialPortBaudRate SerialPortEcho 5.1.6 Ethernet commands ..........37...
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Connecting SCSI devices to SCSI ports Ethernet connections Appendix B Glossary ................iii Appendix C ATTO products ..............iv iPBridge products FibreBridge products Appendix D Warranty, contact information .........vi Manufacturer limited warranty Contact ATTO Technology, Inc. Appendix E Safety standards and compliances .........vii...
SCSI Server to pick the appropriate cartridge a tape library directly to the network through the and load it in the tape drive. ATTO FastStream NDMP 4600 to take advantage of The DMA sends commands to the tape drive to the improved management control and operating position the tape and configure the tape for writing (block size, etc.).
FastStream NDMP 4600 attributes • The DMA may also move the tape while the transfer is paused. Once the DMA has • 4 independent 100/1000 GbE Ethernet ports finished with the Metadata, a new window is with RJ-45 connectors established and the transfer from the Data •...
1.1 ATTO FastStream NDMP 4600 characteristics The ATTO FastStream NDMP 4600 is a 1-Gigabit Ethernet to SCSI 1U full-rack providing high performance and cost effective backup and recovery for network-attached storage. Dimensions Ethernet interface 17 inches wide (42.95 cm) Width: The four independent 100/1000 Ethernet RJ45 data ports are labeled Ethernet ports 1, 2, 3 and 4.
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• SCSI activity is indicated for each port: on indicates activity; off shows no activity. Exhibit 1.1-1 LED indicators on the front and connector sides of the FastStream NDMP 4600 Serial port R eset sw itch...
2 Installing the FastStream NDMP 4600 If you have not already completed the instructions on the Quick Start page packed with your ATTO FastStream NDMP 4600, use the following instructions to install the FastStream NDMP 4600. Unpack the packing box; verify contents Discover the IP address •...
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Exhibit 2.0-1 Install the FastStream NDMP 4600 into a rack using the brackets provided. FastStream front (supplied by ATTO (supplied by ATTO Installation...
Click submit enabling local backups and disaster recovery. From the ExpressNAV main menu, click on the The ATTO FastStream NDMP 4600, using the Mapping menu item on the left side of the NDMP Version 4 Protocol Specification, allows screen.
2.2 Remote system monitoring You may set up the FastStream NDMP 4600 to send notifications when certain events occur. Use the Remote Management page of the The severity level can be all, warning, critical or ExpressNAV interface to send information about the none.
Exhibit 2.2-1 The E-mail messages sent by the FastStream NDMP 4600 follow this format. Subject: [The Type of Event that Occurred] Message Body: This is a status message from [BridgeName]. Identifying information as well as the most recent entries from the event log appear below.
If you are not already in the ExpressNAV GUI, The user name or password for all Telnet, FTP type the IP address of your FastStream NDMP and ATTO ExpressNAV sessions is changed. ATTO Technology Inc. FastStream Installation and Operation Manual...
Enhance performance efficient use of resources, and adds security Default settings are appropriate for most systems. options by allowing some users into the LAN and However, you may wish to enhance performance keeping other users out. using the ATTO ExpressNAV user interface. You may create up to eight Virtual LAN IDs for each Ethernet data port.
3 Updating firmware Several processors control the flow of data in the ATTO FastStream NDMP 4600. The firmware to control these processors can easily be upgraded in the field using the ATTO ExpressNAV interface or the PUT command from an FTP connection. The ATTO ExpressNAV method is preferred.
4 ATTO ExpressNAV interface The easiest way to communicate with the ATTO FastStream NDMP 4600 is to use the browser-based interface. ATTO ExpressNAV. This chapter provides additional information about the interface and how to use it. The recommended management tool for the...
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Exhibit 4.0-1 An ExpressNAV page Ethernet ports Ethernet SCSI port icon Serial icon port icon port icon Product faceplate graphic provides links to specified ports Sidebar: select the item you wish Radio buttons to view Text fill-in Drop-down box Parameter name Red print provides link to help text Submit button...
Maintenance commands on page 33. Bridge Ethernet Defines a name for the FastStream NDMP 4600, Configures each port independently for the sets an admin user name and password, a read following parameters: only user name and password, restores defaults or •...
FAQs page on the ATTO website, available. , or from the CD included with www.attotech.com If your entry was correct, type your FastStream NDMP 4600. saveconfiguration Contact information for ATTO technical support Click the Submit button. Your changes are is on the right.
• Parity: None interface on page 21. • Stop Bits: 1 • Flow Control: None Connect to the FastStream NDMP 4600 from a • Terminal type: ASCII computer on the same Ethernet network. • Echo: off Start a Telnet session.
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11. type “telnet” and the terminal type “vt100”. Exhibit 5.0-1 Start up messages. ATTO FastStream NDMP 4600 (c) 2002 - 2006 ATTO Technology, Incorporated. Firmware version 001C release date Mar 9 2006, 17:54:13 Build 001C Base version 9.00 255 Megabytes of RAM Installed.
5.1 CLI provides ASCII-based interface The command line interface (CLI) provides access to the ATTO FastStream NDMP 4600 through a set of ASCII commands. CLI commands may be entered while in CLI mode. Responses to get commands are specified in the...
CLI Error Messages The following error messages may be returned by the Command line Interface: ERROR. Invalid Command. Type 'Help' for command list. ERROR. Wrong/Missing Parameters Usage: <usage string> ERROR. Command Not Processed. Exhibit 5.1-2 If you enter a parameter for a CLI command incorrectly, the CLI help file displays with the error message: Incorrect entry Error message...
100 EventLog enabled set eventlog disabled EventLogFilter all all set eventlogfilter gen info Exit exit FirmwareRestart firmwarerestart 27, 30 Help help fcdatarate 27, 30 IdentifyBridge disabled set identifyBridge enabled Info info ATTO Technology Inc. FastStream Installation and Operation Manual...
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Command Defaults Example Page IPAddress dp1=10.0.0.1 get ipaddress dp1 dp2=10.0.0.2 dp3=10.0.0.3 dp4=10.0.0.4 mp1=10.0.0.5 IPDHCP enabled set ipdhcp all disabled IPGateway 0.0.0.0 set ipgateway dp1 200.10.22.3 IPSubnetMask 255.255.0.0 get ipsubnetmask dp1 IsReserved isreserved MaxOpTemp get maxoptemp MinOpTemp set minoptemp 10 NDMPAuthType none set ndmpauthtype text NDMPMaxVersion...
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Barbara VerboseMode enabled set verbosemode disabled VirtualDriveResponse disabled set virtualdriveresponse enabled VLAN get VLAN dp1 Voltage get voltage all WrapEventLog enabled set wrapeventlog disabled WrapTraceLog enabled set wraptracelog disabled ATTO Technology Inc. FastStream Installation and Operation Manual...
ReadOnlyPassword SaveConfiguration before implementing the restart, Specifies a read only password for all sessions: TCP/IP, but once you have restarted the FastStream NDMP 4600, FTP and ExpressNAV web-based interface. You are all the command changes created before the restart and prompted for the current password, to enter the new save are implemented.
VerboseMode Specifies the detail of feedback for the command line interface. Disabling this option removes parameter names from action commands and removes descriptions from information commands. Choices are enabled or disabled Default: enabled (returns have parameter information) set VerboseMode [enabled | disabled] get VerboseMode Interfaces: CLI...
FastStream NDMP 4600 faults. Event logging is a mechanism for on-site observation of internal FastStream NDMP 4600 behavior such as tracing commands received over the GbE from the host and return of data and status to the host.
IdentifyBridge get EmailNotifyAddress < index | all > Enabling this option causes the Fault LED on the front panel of the FastStream NDMP 4600 to blink until the EmailPassword parameter is disabled. Configures the password used to authenticate the login to Default: disabled the SMTP E-mail server.
Displays the reservation status of the current FastStream Reports the FastStream NDMP 4600 serial number which NDMP 4600 session/interface. is unique for each FastStream NDMP 4600. The serial number tracks the board throughout its life and should If set, the configuration image is being modified by not be changed for any reason.
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Voltage <VCC | VDDA | VDDB | VDDC | VDDD | ALL> Telnet session. Press <ESC> to exit tail mode. TailEventLog WrapEventLog When enabled, the FastStream NDMP 4600 logs up to Temperature 2,048 event entries before wrapping (overwriting the first Returns the current internal temperature in degrees entries).
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5.1.4 Maintenance commands The CLI commands outlined in this chapter may be used to get information or perform functions which are used in a variety of situations with the ATTO FastStream NDMP 4600. Date OpTempWarn Sets the date for the FastStream NDMP 4600 if SNTP has Controls the number of degrees in Celsius before a been disabled or is not available.
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TimeZone the FastStream NDMP 4600 tries to contact a specified Controls the time zone for the FastStream NDMP 4600 if SNTP server at reset and every 12 hours after to SNTP has been disabled or is not available. Choices are initialize/synchronize the time.
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5.1.5 Serial port configuration commands The ATTO FastStream NDMP 4600 serial ports or serial headers are configured with default settings but may be customized to your specifications using the CLI commands in this section. SerialPortBaudRate SerialPortEcho Configures/reports the baud rate for the FastStream Enables/disables/reports the echoing of keyboard input.
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IPSubnetMask [DPn | mp1 | all] IPAddress Password Controls the IP address of the FastStream NDMP 4600 Specifies a password for all sessions: TCP/IP, FTP and Ethernet data ports. If IPDHCP is enabled, the get ExpressNAV web-based interface. You are prompted for...
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ReadOnlyPassword index:1-6 Valid range for historyControl buckets requested:1- Specifies a read only password for all sessions: TCP/IP, FTP and ExpressNAV web-based interface. You are Valid range for historyControl interval: 1-3600 prompted for the current password, to enter the new Default historyControl table (buckets and interval in password, and to confirm the new password.
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FastStream should be loaded with media. The media is set SCSIPortResetOnStartup [sb [enabled | disabled] ] not overwritten. Disable VirtualDriveResponse before Requires a SaveConfiguration command running this test and reboot the FastStream NDMP 4600 get SCSIPortResetOnStartup [sb] after running the test. SCSIPortSelTimeout...
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SCSITargets VirtualDriveResponse Returns a list of SCSI devices operational on the Allows the FastStream NDMP 4600 to provide proxy referenced SCSI port. Also updates the current logical to responses to SCSI INQUIRY and TEST UNIT READY physical address mapping configuration by updating the commands if a SCSI device selection times out or is busy.
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5.1.9 NDMP commands If your FastStream NDMP 4600 has been configured for NDMP, default settings to the two FastStream NDMP 4600 Ethernet data ports may be customized to your specifications using the CLI commands in this section. NDMPAuthType NDMPPortNumber Controls the security level used by the FastStream NDMP Controls the NDMP port number that to be used by the 4600 for NDMP authentication for all ports.
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Displays a combined list of host protocol addresses to target destination device mappings. AutoMapOnBoot Controls automatic device detection and mapping RouteDisplay NDMP [default <lun>|Target Name <lun>] (automap) at FastStream NDMP 4600 startup. Default: enabled set AutoMapOnBoot [enabled | disabled] Requires a SaveConfiguration command get AutoMapOnBoot...
Each SCSI port is a bus capable of supporting 15 performance. devices and each bus is capable of 40, 80, 160 or Each SCSI bus auto-negotiates the appropriate sync rates with the connected devices. If slower ATTO Technology Inc. FastStream Installation and Operation Manual...
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Set the IDs of the SCSI devices connected to the FastStream NDMP 4600 to a value other communicates at the rate of the slowest device, than 7. thus wasting the performance capabilities of the Use a sequential ID starting at 0 for each faster devices.
(passwords). An initiator may reject this negotiation. DHCP As defined in RFC 2131, a protocol which assigns IP addresses to devices on a local area network. The FastStream NDMP 4600 is set up by default to request an IP address from the DHCP server. Firmware Software stored in read-only memory (ROM) or programmable ROM (PROM);...
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ATTO products provide GbE-to-SCSI or Fibre Channel-to-SCSI bridges available as Compact PCI (CPCI) boards and stand alone enclosures and the FastStream NDMP 4600 that can be fitted for rackmount integration, or desktop units, depending on the model and your needs.
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Bridge management available • Serial • Ethernet • In-band Serverless backup Virtual Device Architecture (VDA) Port failover Diagnostics Standard Standard Advanced Advanced Advanced Configuration save and restore ExpressNAV web management RoHS compliance ATTO Technology Inc. FastStream Installation and Operation Manual...
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(716) 691-9353 • fax to Manufacturer’s product(s); damage to other http://www.attotech.com equipment connected to Manufacturer’s ATTO Technology can also be reached via e-mail product(s) will be the customer’s responsibility. at the following addresses: This warranty is made in lieu of any other Sales Support: sls@attotech.com...
No operator serviceable components inside the FastStream NDMP 4600. Do not remove cover of FastStream NDMP 4600. Refer servicing to qualified personnel. FCC Standards: Radio and Television Interference This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause interference to radio communications.
European Standards Declaration of Conformity This following statement applies to the ATTO FastStream NDMP 4600. This device has been tested in the basic operating configuration and found to be compliant with the following European Union standards Application of Council Directive: 89/336/EEC...
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