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FibreBridge Services interfaces include ATTO ExpressNAV, a menu system, Command Line Interface
(CLI) or ATTO BridgeTools. ATTO ExpressNAV is not available for the ATTO FibreBridge 1180 which
uses the graphical interface ATTO BridgeTools.
ATTO FibreBridge Services includes displaying
and modifying various attributes of FibreBridge
operation, as well as the update of firmware.
The best interface is ATTO ExpressNAV, a
browser-based graphical interface for all
FibreBridge models except the FibreBridge 1180.
Use ATTO BridgeTools for the FibreBridge 1180.
You might use the command line interface (CLI)
or menu system, depending on your operating
system, what you want to accomplish, the method
you are using to access FibreBridge Services, and
your FibreBridge model. The menu system is not
available for the ATTO FibreBridge 2400.
Access FibreBridge Services through the Ethernet
port, the RS-232 serial port or the Fibre Channel
port (see
Configuring the FibreBridge
64).
ATTO ExpressNAV interface
ATTO ExpressNAV is a monitoring and
configuration tool accessible through the Ethernet
port and a web browser. Platform independent,
ExpressNAV contains all the current capabilities
of the CLI in a user-friendly GUI interface.
A diagram showing each port in the product
faceplate is clickable and takes you to the
appropriate page. A menu also provides access to
various pages for information and configuration
operations.Refer to
ATTO ExpressNAV interface
on page 31 for more information on the program.
Refer to
CLI summary reference
summary of commands for each FibreBridge
model and their defaults. Explanations of the
commands are in the chapters following
Command Line Interface use and guidance
page 39.
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2.0 Interfaces
ATTO BridgeTools (FibreBridge 1180 only)
The simplest way to communicate with the ATTO
FibreBridge 1180 is to use BridgeTools, a Java-
based graphical interface configuration utility
designed to flash firmware and manage the
configuration.
The ATTO BridgeTools program supports Sun
Solaris 8, Mac OS X and Windows 95/98/ME, NT
and 2000.
At the startup, a screen will present choices to
communicate with the FibreBridge: using the
serial port or an in-band connection over the Fibre
Channel link.
A tabbed panel interface presents configuration
parameters in a one-window display. Message
on page
boxes, icons, drop-down boxes, menu bars and
other common graphical constructs lead you
through the configuration process.
Refer to the ATTO BridgeTools Installation and
Operation Manual for complete instructions to
install and operate the program.
Command Line Interface (CLI)
The Command Line Interface provides access to
FibreBridge Services through ASCII command
lines. It is reached through the serial port or the
Fibre Channel link or through the Advanced page
of the
The initial display, after powering up the unit or
restarting the firmware, will contain the
on page 41 for a
information in Exhibit 1.1-3 on page 8. Once the
initial display is complete, with the word Ready,
you are in the Command Line Interface mode.
Type Help to display a list of all commands
on
available for your ATTO FibreBridge model and
refer to
CLI summary reference
on page 41.
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