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ATTO Technology XstreamCORE ET 8200 Installation And Operation Manual

40-gigabit 2-port ethernet to 12-gigabit 4-port sas storage/tape controller
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ATTO XstreamCORE® ET 8200
40-Gigabit 2-Port Ethernet to 12-Gigabit 4-Port SAS Storage Controller
ATTO XstreamCORE® ET 8200T
40-Gigabit 2-Port Ethernet to 12-Gigabit 4-Port SAS Tape Controller
Installation and Operation Manual
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  • Page 1 40-Gigabit 2-Port Ethernet to 12-Gigabit 4-Port SAS Tape Controller Installation and Operation Manual © 2020 ATTO Technology, Inc. All rights reserved. All brand or product names are trademarks of their respective holders. No part of this manual may be reproduced in any form or by any means without the express written permission of ATTO Technology, Inc.

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents ATTO XstreamCORE 8200 Overview ............................5 ATTO XstreamCORE ET 8200/8200T features, benefits ........................5 ATTO XstreamCORE ET 8200/8200T ..............................6 Dimensions ......................................6 Cooling and airflow ................................... 6 Power ........................................ 6 Ethernet data ports ................................... 6 SAS/SATA ports ....................................6 Management ports....................................
  • Page 3 Linux ........................................19 Prerequisites ....................................19 Initiator Setup Instructions ................................19 Configure the Data Ports ................................. 19 LTFS Setup for Tape Devices ................................19 Discover XstreamCORE Targets ............................... 19 Configure Target CHAP ..................................20 Connect to the Target ..................................20 LTFS Partition (Tape devices only)..............................
  • Page 4 Appendix C Standards and Compliances ............................48 Regulatory Notices ....................................48 FCC Notices (US only) ..................................48 Compliance with ICES-003................................48 Compliance with EN Regulations ..............................48 Appendix D Warranty Information ..............................50 ATTO Technology, Inc. limited warranty ............................50...

  • Page 5: Atto Xstreamcore 8200 Overview

    Integrated eCORE Offload Processor Performance note: The XstreamCORE ET 8200/8200T supports both iSER and iSCSI over Ethernet. iSER runs over RDMA eliminating the TCP/IP stack so it is much more efficient and provides higher throughput with deterministic latency. iSCSI runs over TCP/IP and will have...

  • Page 6: Atto Xstreamcore Et 8200/8200T

    ATTO XstreamCORE ET 8200/8200T The ATTO XstreamCORE ET 8200/8200T is a high-performance storage controller that adds 40-Gigabit Ethernet connectivity to 12- Gigabit SAS or SATA storage devices. The XstreamCORE ET 8200/8200T is available in an industry- other equipment in the rack must not overload the supply standard 1U form factor and includes rack-mount hardware circuit and or wiring of this rack.

  • Page 7: Led Indicators

    Green indicates on and ready while amber indicates an LED indicators can be viewed from the connector side and the unplugged or failed supply. front side of the XstreamCORE ET 8200/8200T. If both power supplies are on and both LEDs are LEDs on the connector side are: yellow at the same time, this indicates a bad status connection.

  • Page 8: Install The Xstreamcore

    6. Connect the Ethernet port to your network. 7. Connect the AC power cords from the XstreamCORE to the proper AC source outlets. Power is automatically supplied to the ET 8200 when plugged into an AC outlet. Exhibit 5 XstreamCORE ET 8200/8200T, LEDs, power receptacle and ports...

  • Page 9: Installation And Removal Of Power Supply Modules

    click on Launch Browser. Your browser points to the ATTO Installation and Removal of Power Supply Modules XstreamVIEW welcome screen. If you use Internet Explorer as a browser, continue on to Internet Explorer setup below. If Handle and latch should be on top. not, continue on to Initial Configuration.

  • Page 10: Security Certificates

    IP address. Your browser points to the ATO XstreamVIEW™ The XstreamVIEW™ status page appears. Continue to welcome screen. Type in the user name and password. Devices. Security Certificates The certificate must have the same attributes as the controller displays in the “get HttpsCertParams” Certificate, Keys, and PEM file command (see below).
  • Page 11 MIIDIjCCAgqgAwIBAgIJANYizZ6isr/gMA0GCSqGSIb3DQEBCwUA Exhibit 6 Certificates and PEM file upload – useful for setting certificate attributes or uploading a PEM file if a self-signed MDoxCzAJBgNV certificate is not desirable. <snip> -----END CERTIFICATE----- 2. HttpsCertParams: Displays and configures the certificate’s attributes, including State (ST), Locality (L), and Organization (O) attributes (as shown in the example above).

  • Page 12: Configure The Xstreamcore

    3 Configure the XstreamCORE To configure the XstreamCORE, use the ATTO XstreamVIEW™ System Manager GUI. Default values are appropriate for most configurations, but may be modified. In-band configuration is also available, contact ATTO support for details. The best way to access the XstreamCORE to view and change There are two different ways to get to a specific data port/management port page: settings is to use ATTO XstreamVIEW™...

  • Page 13: Map Devices

    4 Map Devices After getting an IP address and logging into the ATTO XstreamVIEW™ System Manager, you have options to map devices so that the XstreamCORE can provide access to storage on your network. The ATTO XstreamCORE allows SAS/SATA devices to The ATTO XstreamVIEW™...
  • Page 14 Exhibit 7 Configure iSCSI Targets...

  • Page 15: Cli View Of Mapped Drives

    CLI view of mapped drives This is an alternative view (via the CLI) for examining how drives are mapped through the XstreamCORE. Note gap in LUNs, reserved for drives not currently installed in enclosure In this example, a single enclosure was discovered with 24 drive slots. A target with an IQN suffix of 50014380052bb03e was created for this enclosure plus a default target created containing an entry for each drive.
  • Page 16 default 6 5000c5001cbaf1990 HP EG0300FAWHV 3SE1ABD500009023TBAX default 7 5000c5001cab46c90 HP EG0300FAWHV 3SE19GEB00009022KVBW default 8 5000c5001cba0a810 HP EG0300FAWHV 3SE16SGD00009023V6JN default 9 5000c5001cb961e50 HP EG0300FAWHV 3SE1AX4G00009023M8VU default 10 5000c5001cbb29510 HP EG0300FAWHV 3SE1BGWX00009023RX5P default 11 5000c5001cbae9b10 HP EG0300FAWHV 3SE1B7GL00009023TMEE default 12 5000c5001cb93fa50 HP EG0300FAWHV 3SE1AYA600009023RRL1 default 13 5000c5001cb91a950 HP EG0300FAWHV 3SE1AZBP00009023RS03 default 14 50014380052bb03e0 HP D7200 SAS AJ941A CN8931000N...

  • Page 17: Xstreamcore Discovery/Target Authentication Configuration

    It is recommended that the XstreamCORE ET 8200 is used on an isolated physical, lossless network when using iSCSI When using the XstreamCORE ET 8200 each data port must be assigned to an independent subnet in order to achieve full bandwidth.

  • Page 18: Target Access Control

    Target Access Control Target CHAP This section only applies if Access Control is enabled for the target. 1. Click on Manual Target Mgt on the left hand side of the Click on Manual Target Mgt on the left hand side of the screen.

  • Page 19: Initiator Configuration

    6 Initiator Configuration It is recommended that the user establish multiple sessions to the XstreamCORE ET 8200 from each host. Also, the user should set up one session per “Data Port” to each of the ports of the network cards. This ensures that if a link goes down a session can be restarted.

  • Page 20: Configure Target Chap

    discovery.sendtargets.auth.authmethod = CHAP iscsiadm -m node -T target -o update -n discovery.sendtargets.auth.username = username node.session.auth.username -v username discovery.sendtargets.auth.password = password iscsiadm -m node -T target -o update -n node.session.auth.password -v password username and password must match the CHAP In Account Name and CHAP In Secret configured on the target must match the full target IQN returned by XstreamCORE for discovery.

  • Page 21: Ltfs Partition (Tape Devices Only)

    Sample Output: To create an LTFS partition, enter the following command: Initiator : Target : Transport mkltfs /dev/IBMtapeX ;=============================== stX is the tape device to create a partition on. iqn.1994-05.com.redhat:767dbe5a936e : default : ISER To mount an LTFS partition, enter the following iqn.1994-05.com.redhat:767dbe5a936e : default : ISER command: If using an iSER connection, verify that the initiator IQN is...

  • Page 22: Ltfs Setup For Tape Devices

    LTFS Setup for Tape Devices The Name and Target Secret must match the CHAP In Account Name and CHAP In Secret configured on the If using tape devices, install Linear Tape File System (LTFS) XstreamCORE for discovery. Both Name and Target Secret are software provided by your tape device's manufacturer.

  • Page 23: Connect To The Target

    XstreamCORE for discovery. Secret must match the CHAP In CHAP Secret configured on the XstreamCORE for discovery. Both This section only applies when using one-way or two-way username and secret are case-sensitive. CHAP to connect to this target. Two-way CHAP Click on the Advanced...

  • Page 24: Disconnect From A Target

    Set-IscsiChapSecret -ChapSecret Secret Use Action > Rescan Disks in Disk Management to detect any changes to available drives. Secret must match the CHAP Out secret configured Disconnect from a Target on the XstreamCORE for this target. The secret is case-sensitive. Using iSCSI Software Initiator GUI 2.

  • Page 25: Remote Monitoring, Management

    7 Remote Monitoring, Management The Ethernet management port provides monitoring and management using the XstreamVIEW™ System Manager Remote system monitoring may be set up through the You may designate which warning level a recipient receives. Remote Management page of the XstreamVIEW™ interface For example, a recipient with a critical severity level only (see XstreamVIEW System...

  • Page 26: Snmp-Based Monitoring

    SNMP-based monitoring The Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) facilitates This username and password are separate from the the exchange of management information between network Administrator and Read-Only credentials set in the Modify devices. Password section of the manual. The SNMPv3 credentials are only used for SNMPv3.
  • Page 27 Exhibit 9 Events triggering SNMP notification for extended or standard trap generation, severity level and explanation Severity Extended Traps Extended Traps Event Explanation Level disabled enabled Aborted Command Warning A command has been aborted. Device Transition Info A target device has failed, become offline or come online.

  • Page 28: Email Messages Perform Error Notification

    Email messages perform error notification Email notification allows the XstreamCORE to send an Email If you are not already in the XstreamVIEW™ interface, type the IP address of your XstreamCORE in a standard message to you, a network administrator or other users when browser as found in Using XstreamVIEW™...

  • Page 29: Update Firmware

    File button to locate the firmware that you downloaded earlier. The XstreamCORE firmware is distributed as a .zbd file from Select the file. the ATTO Technology web site at www.atto.com. Download Click Upload. the file and note the filename. Wait until a success message is displayed.

  • Page 30: Interface Options

    Alternative methods to the ATTO XstreamVIEW™ Interface may be used to manage the XstreamCORE. ATTO XstreamVIEW™ System Manager is the recommended interface. Access XstreamVIEW using standard browsers Google Chrome, Firefox and Microsoft Edge. Using XstreamVIEW™ System Manager Each page in the ATTO XstreamVIEW™ System Manager provides information and/or configuration parameters based on a specific topic.

  • Page 31: Using The Serial Port

    Using the serial port 1. Connect a cable from XstreamCORE RS-232 serial port to Click OK. the serial (COM) port on a personal computer. After you connect to the XstreamCORE, start-up 2. Turn on the XstreamCORE. messages are displayed. These messages are only 3.

  • Page 32: Using Ssh

    Using SSH Up to two SSH sessions can be conducted simultaneously. A There is more than one way to connect to the serial port session can use the CLI while SSH sessions are XstreamCORE using an SSH client. Your SSH client may operate open.

  • Page 33: Appendix A Cabling

    Appendix A Cabling ATTO XstreamCORE SAS connections connect SAS or SATA storage devices into the Ethernet Storage Area Network (SAN). Use an Ethernet connection to use the ATTO XstreamVIEW™ System Manager. Make sure all cables are anchored securely at both ends with the proper connectors. SAS/SATA connections The XstreamCORE supports a wide variety of SAS &...

  • Page 34: Serial Port Connection

    Serial port connection The ATTO XstreamCORE supports remote service operations Connect a RJ45 to DB-9 serial cable (null modem) between over the RS-232 serial port using standard terminal emulation the ATTO XstreamCORE serial port and one of the computer's software available with most systems. serial COM ports.

  • Page 35: Appendix B Cli Provides Ascii-Based Interface

    Appendix B CLI Provides ASCII-based Interface The command line interface (CLI) provides access, configuration, and monitoring for ATTO XstreamCORE services through a set of ASCII commands. CLI commands may be entered through a serial port connection, USB connection, SSH session, or the Advanced page on the XstreamVIEW GUI.

  • Page 36: Cli Error Messages

    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 CLI summary reference A summary of the Command Line Interface commands, their defaults, and where you can find the specific command. Commands which have no default values associated with them have a blank entry in that column of the table.
  • Page 37 EmailNotify disabled get emailnotify EmailNotifyAddress “ “ set emailnotifyaddress 5 bw@abc.com EmailPassword set emailpassword Password12345 EmailServerAddress 0.0.0.0 get emailserveraddress EmailUsername “ “ set emailusername beta321 EthDpConnectorInfo get EthDpConnectorInfo all EthernetPort enabled set EthernetPort mp1 disabled EthernetSpeed auto set ethernetspeed mp1 100 EthPortList EthPortList Exit...
  • Page 38 iSCSIAlias “ “ Set iSCSIAlias Backup_Cluster_1 iSCSICHAP disabled get iSCSICHAP all iSCSICHAPSecret set iSCSICHAPSecret default in iqn.1994- 05.com.CENTOS.host Password12345 iSCSIDeletedTargets iSCSIDeletedTargets iSCSIFastReTx Enabled Set iSCSIFastReTx disabled iSCSIRestoreDeletedTarget iSCSIRestoreDeletedTarget all iSCSISACK Enabled Set iSCSISACK disabled iSCSITarget iSCSITargetCopy iSCSITargetNameDisplay iSCSITargetNameDisplay iSCSITargetRename iSCSItargetrename TargetA targetB LoginRetentionTimeout 0 (8200)/5 (8200T) get LoginRetentionTimeout...
  • Page 39 SASMapByTopology (not supported on the ET enabled set sasmapbytopology enabled 8200T) SASPortList sasportlist SASTargets sastargets SaveConfiguration saveconfiguration restart SerialNumber get serialnumber SNMP disabled set SNMP enabled SNMPDumpEngineID snmpdumpengineid SNMPDumpMIB snmpdumpmib SNMPExtendedTraps disabled get snmpextendedtraps SNMPTrapAddress 0.0.0.0 none set snmptrapaddress 6 192.42.155.155 all SNMPTraps disabled set snmptraps enabled...

  • Page 40: Command Explanations

    Command explanations ControllerModel (Supported In-Band) AccessControl (OEM Configurable, Supported In-Band) ControllerModel reports the specific model and firmware AccessControl enables or disables access control on a target information to the CLI. node. Access to the target node is keyed to the iSCSI qualified name of whitelisted initiators.
  • Page 41 DPMTU (OEM Configurable, Supported In-Band) EmailNotifyAddress (OEM Configurable, Supported In-Band) DPMTU controls the MTU, or maximum transmission unit (Frame EmailNotifyAddress configures notification addresses. Index is a Size), used by the data port. Changes to these settings are number between 1 and 5, inclusive. Full email address is a fully applied when a SaveConfiguration command is executed.
  • Page 42 EthernetPort (OEM Configurable, Supported In-Band) HttpsCertInfo (Supported In-Band) The EthernetPort command is used to enable or disable an Displays information about the current HTTPS certificate. ethernet port. HttpsCertInfo set EthernetPort [dp[n] | mp[n]] [enabled | disabled] HttpsCertParams (Supported In-Band) get EthernetPort [dp[n] | mp[n] | all] Displays or sets the attributes used to generate the HTTPS EthernetSpeed (OEM Configurable, Supported In-Band) certificate.
  • Page 43 IPDHCP (OEM Configurable, Supported In-Band) iSCSICHAP (OEM Configurable, Supported In-Band) IPDHCP allows acquisition of an IP address from a network DHCP Specifies the type of CHAP (Challenge-Handshake Authentication server. When this option is disabled, the IP address used will be Protocol) to be used for initiator logins.
  • Page 44 iSCSIRestoreDeletedTarget (Supported In-Band) MaxOpTemp (OEM Configurable, Supported In-Band) Enables the controller to automatically recreate a deleted iSCSI Regulates/displays the maximum enclosure temperature alarm target after the next system reboot. of the XstreamCORE in degrees Celsius. If the temperature of the XstreamCORE rises above the maximum MaxOpTemp, thermal iSCSIRestoreDeletedTarget [target name | all] control event handling occurs.
  • Page 45 Ping (Supported In-Band) Route (8200) (OEM Configurable, Supported In-Band) Ping will send an ICMP echo request to the specified host. Route assigns a SAS or SATA destination device to an iSCSI protocol address on the specified target from the default target's Ping [dp[n] | mp[n]] [IP Address] <count <size>>...
  • Page 46 SASPortList (Supported In-Band) SNMPExtendedTraps (OEM Configurable, Supported In-Band) Lists the status of all available SAS ports. Enables and disables Extended (i.e., Device Error) SNMP trap functionality. SASPortList set SNMPExtendedTraps [enabled | disabled] SASTargets (Supported In-Band) get SNMPExtendedTraps Lists the physical devices that are connected to all SAS connectors SNMPTrapAddress (OEM Configurable, Supported In-Band) and PHYs.
  • Page 47 SNTPServer (OEM Configurable, Supported In-Band) Username (OEM Configurable, Supported In-Band) SNTPServer sets/displays the IP addresses used to retrieve the Specifies the username used for all sessions: SSH, SFTP and SNTP time. Index range is 1-3 indicating the server slot to XstreamVIEW.

  • Page 48: Appendix C Standards And Compliances

    ATTO device to the EMC Directive and the Low Voltage Directive of the European Union. The ATTO XstreamCORE ET 8200 complies with Directive 2011/65/EC on the Restriction of the Use of Hazardous Substances in Electrical and Electronic Equipment RoHS2 (recast) and take the following exemptions: 6(c)- Copper allot containing up to 4% lead by weight.
  • Page 49 The product has been certified and bears the Mark, as applicable, of the EMC and Product Safety authorities as indicated below: Safety: TUV 72141224/72171382, EN 60950-1/62368-1, CE, CSA 60950-1, UL 60950-1/62368-1 CB IEC60950-1/IEC62368-1 (all national deviations) Emissions/Immunity: FCC Part 15 Class A, ICES-003, CE - EN55032, EN55024, IEC61000-3-2, IEC61000-3-3...

  • Page 50: Appendix D Warranty Information

    ATTO Technology, Inc. limited warranty ATTO Technology, Inc. (“ATTO”) warrants to the original purchaser of this product (“Product”) that the Product is free from defects in material and workmanship for the term described for this specific Product on ATTO's website (www.atto.com). ATTO's liability shall be limited to replacing or repairing any defective product at ATTO's option.

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