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ATTO Technology FibreBridge 4500C Installation And Operation Manual

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ATTO FibreBridge
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Installation and Operation Manual
© 2003 ATTO Technology, Inc. All rights reserved. All brand or product names are trademarks of their respective
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10/03
Document Control Number: PRMA-0262-000

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  • Page 1 Installation and Operation Manual © 2003 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 3: Table Of Contents

    1 Fibre Channel is a key technology for storage ...1 Glossary 2 ATTO FibreBridge supports diverse SAN needs ...3 2.1 ATTO FibreBridge 4500C characteristics ...5 Dimensions Environmental requirements Power Reset button Integration parameters cPCI Configuration Fibre Channel ports SCSI ports...
  • Page 4 3.2 Handling multiple initiators ...17 Single initiator Multiple Fibre Channel initiators Multiple FC & SCSI initiators 4 Accessing ATTO FibreBridge Services ...19 Access the ATTO FibreBridge through in-band SCSI over Fibre Channel Access the ATTO FibreBridge over the RS-232 port Configure the ATTO FibreBridge for a network over the Ethernet port Access the ATTO FibreBridge using Telnet or FTP over Ethernet 4.1 Command line use and guidance ...21...
  • Page 5 RestoreConfiguration ScsiPortReset SpeedWrite SpeedWriteDefault Zmodem 4.1.4 SCSI configuration commands ...29 ScsiInitID ScsiPortBusSpeed ScsiPortList ScsiPortReset ScsiPortResetOnStartup ScsiPortSelTimeout ScsiPortSyncTransfer ScsiPortTaggedQueuing ScsiPortWideTransfer ScsiTargets ScsiTermination SpeedWrite SpeedWriteDefault VirtualDriveResponse 4.1.5 Fibre Channel configuration commands ...31 BootFibreDelay BootScan BootScanPorts DispFcPortDB FcAck0 FcClass2 FcConnMode FcFairArbFcFullDuplex FcHard FcHardAddress FcInitiator FcPortFailure FcPortList...
  • Page 6 Appendix A: Board layouts ...iii Appendix B: Examples of command usage ...v RouteXxxxx commands AutoMap Command Sequences Appendix C: Standards and compliances ...ix Appendix D: Fibre Channel accessories ... x Appendix E: Contact ATTO Technology, Inc..xii AddressMap AutoMap BootFibreDelay BootScan BootScanPorts...

  • Page 8: Fibre Channel Is A Key Technology For Storage

    Software stored in read-only memory (ROM) or programmable ROM (PROM). Firmware is often responsible for the behavior of a system when it is first switched ATTO Technology FibreBridge 4500 Installation and Operation Manual A SAN is a shared storage architecture connecting computers and storage devices for online data access.
  • Page 9 Term Definition F_port A port in the Fibre Channel fabric where a N_port may attach FL-port A port in the Fibre Channel fabric where a NL_port may attach in an arbitrated loop hot swapping Components are removed and replaced while the unit is running, with power to either the component or a device connected to the unit.

  • Page 10: Atto Fibrebridge Supports Diverse San Needs

    FibreBridge family as much as possible, requiring only an upgrade of firmware to incorporate them into your SAN (see Chapter 6). To make sure you ATTO Technology FibreBridge 4500 Installation and Operation Manual have the most up-to-date version of the firmware, visit the ATTO Technology website, www.attotech.com.
  • Page 11 ATTO FibreBridge and iPBridge availability matrix FibreBridge FibreBridge 1180 1290 Configuration Board Board Desktop Fibre Channel ports FC port number FC interface DB9/SC Data transfer rate 1 Gigabit 2 Gigabit per sec. SCSI ports SCSI bus number 0, 1 SCSI negotiation Ultra2 Ultra3 max capability...

  • Page 12: Atto Fibrebridge 4500C Characteristics

    2.1 ATTO FibreBridge 4500C characteristics The ATTO FibreBridge 4500C is a Fibre Channel to SCSI bridge with a CPCI interface for high throughput enterprise environments designed for mission-critical applications. The FibreBridge 4500C is a single embedded PCB with CPCI interface.

  • Page 13: Serial Port

    P3 (in the same corner of the board as the RJ45 connector) Installing the FibreBridge 4500C The ATTO FibreBridge 4500C offers a variety of ways to connect into a SAN. Mount the FibreBridge 4500C into a standard CPCI rack mount system or, for custom placement, use the mounting holes.

  • Page 14: Atto Fibrebridge 4500R/D Characteristics

    Fabric or Arbitrated Loop. ➔ 1.0625 gigahertz (100 MB/sec.) ➔ Class 2, Class 3 and ANSI Fibre Channel ATTO Technology FibreBridge 4500 Installation and Operation Manual specifications support ➔ PLDA, Public Loop Login (NL_port) and Fabric Direct Connect (N_port) support ➔...

  • Page 15: Mounting On A Rack

    Installing the FibreBridge 4500C/R/D Physically place the FibreBridge 4500 where you want it, horizontally on a desktop or into a rack. Connect the SCSI devices to the FibreBridge. (See Chapter 2.3) Connect the FibreBridge to your SAN: attach short wave optical cables into the Fibre Channel ports on the FibreBridge.

  • Page 16: Connecting Scsi Devices To Scsi Ports

    JBODs, RAIDs, tape, CD and DVD drives, changers, libraries and magneto optical drives. ATTO Technology FibreBridge 4500 Installation and Operation Manual To connect SCSI devices to the ATTO FibreBridge: C onnect a VHDCI SCSI connector from the SCSI device to a port on the FibreBridge 4500.

  • Page 17: Connecting The Fibre Channel Ports

    2.4 Connecting the Fibre Channel ports The Fibre Channel ports on the ATTO FibreBridge 4500C/R/D connect the bridge into either a Fabric or Arbitrated Loop. Fibre Channel technology offers a variety of cabling options including standard copper, equalized copper, multimode fiber optic, and single mode fiber optic.

  • Page 18: Configuring The Fibrebridge

    At the startup, a screen will present choices to communicate with the FibreBridge. You can choose between an in- ATTO Technology FibreBridge 4500 Installation and Operation Manual is available via ATTO menu system, depending on your FibreBridge...
  • Page 19 Exhibit 3-1 Post power up display. Type menu to enter the menu system; type help for a list of CLI commands ATTO FibreBridge 4500 (c) 2001 ATTO Technology, Incorporated. Firmware version 002R release date Feb 14 2001, 16:01:43 Build 002R Power-On Self-Test Completion Status: GOOD 64 Megabytes of RAM Installed.

  • Page 20: Atto Fibrebridge Addressing

    Company ID Name Format Byte Value ATTO Technology FibreBridge 4500 Installation and Operation Manual The Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) assigns each manufacturer a unique Company ID. The Device ID field contains a unique value assigned by ATTO Technology to every Fibre Channel product produced by ATTO Technology.

  • Page 21: Mapping Devices

    3.1.1 Mapping devices Access to SCSI devices is via Fibre Port and Fibre LUN addresses mapped to SCSI bus, target and LUN. CLI commands are used to modify the mapping. The Command Line Interface commands AutoMap, AddressMap and RouteXxxxx map Fibre Channel ports and LUNs to SCSI bus/target/LUNs.
  • Page 22 WWN0 sb 0 SCSI sb 1 SCSI sb 2 SCSI sb 3 FibreBridge 4500 ATTO Technology FibreBridge 4500 Installation and Operation Manual Exhibit 3.1-1 Sample mappings for AddressMap C: SCSI available for sb 0 PN 2100001086xxxxxx devices SCSI sb 1...

  • Page 23: Routexxx Family

    RouteXXX family If you have not enabled AddressMap C, you may use CLI commands to find all the SCSI devices on SCSI busses. With this information you then decide where you want to place these devices on the Fibre Channel ports. You can then manually map the devices using the RouteXXX family of commands or the AutoMap command (see Chapter 4.1.8) available through...

  • Page 24: Handling Multiple Initiators

    4 If there is no conflict, the FibreBridge Fibre Channel Arbitrated Loop or Fabric FC Initiator 1 ATTO Technology FibreBridge 4500 Installation and Operation Manuall marks the SCSI device as reserved in its internal database. Tier 2 5 The FibreBridge relays the Reserve command to the SCSI device.

  • Page 25: Multiple Fibre Channel Initiators

    Multiple Fibre Channel initiators Multiple Fibre Channel initiators share a Fibre Channel connection on the SAN with a Fibre Bridge, and there are no other initiators on the SCSI bus. 1 Fibre Channel Initiator 1 sends the Reserve command through the SAN to the FibreBridge.

  • Page 26: Accessing Atto Fibrebridge Services

    Configure the ATTO FibreBridge for a network over the Ethernet port The 10/100 BaseT Ethernet port provides Telnet- based monitoring and management. If DHCP is ATTO Technology FibreBridge 4500 Installation and Operation Manual ➔ RS-232 port ➔ Telnet over Ethernet...

  • Page 27: Access The Atto Fibrebridge Using Telnet Or Ftp Over Ethernet

    255.255.255.0. You don’t need to do anything more if you want to use the default, but these parameters can be changed using the RS-232 port or Telnet. The ATTO FibreBridge should first be configured for the network using the RS-232 port to establish the correct IP address.

  • Page 28: Command Line Use And Guidance

    Boldface words must be typed as they appear Italicized words Arguments which must be replaced by whatever they represent ATTO Technology FibreBridge 4500 Installation and Operation Manual ➔ The set form is an action that changes the value of a parameter or configuration setting.

  • Page 29: General Use Commands

    4.1.1 General use commands The CLI commands outlined in this chapter get information or perform functions which are used in a variety of situations with the FibreBridge. Help Displays a list of available commands. If command name is specified, displays detailed command-specific information. Action: none Menu Turns the menu interface on or off.

  • Page 30: Diagnostic Commands

    Contains the ECC error statistics for the FibreBridge since the statistics were last cleared. Set form sets the statistics to zero. Limits: Maximum number of errors reported = 65535 Actions: set EccLog clear ATTO Technology FibreBridge 4500 Installation and Operation Manual Fibre Channel from the host and return of data and status to the host.

  • Page 31: Errorlog

    Information: get FcWWN [PortNumber] Return: Port n FcWWName= 20 00 00 10 86 nn nn nn Information: get FibreBridgeModel Returns: FibreBridge 4500 2002 ATTO Technology, Incorporated Firmware version mm..mm release date mm.dd.yyyy, hh:mm:ss Build zzzz Information: get FibreBridgeName Information: Help [command name]...

  • Page 32: Info

    Limits: Successful SCSI Read (08h, 28h) and Write (0Ah, 2Ah) commands are considered I/Os. Valid FC port (fp) entries are [0|1|2] Actions: none ATTO Technology FibreBridge 4500 Installation and Operation Manual Information: Info Default: [disabled] [event_level] controls what report level events display...

  • Page 33: Postoutput

    POSTOutput Returns the stored output of the most recent Power On Self Test. Action: none ScsiPortList Returns a list of available SCSI ports and their current status Limits: valid status values are OK and Failed Action: none ScsiTargets Returns a list of SCSI devices operational on the referenced SCSI port. Action: none Temperature Returns the current internal temperature of the unit in degrees Celsius.

  • Page 34: Maintenance Commands

    Actions: RestoreConfiguration [Default | Saved] ScsiPortReset Resets the specified SCSI bus. Actions: ScsiPortReset [sb] ATTO Technology FibreBridge 4500 Installation and Operation Manual Information: none Default: disabled Information: get FixedLengthReqSense Information: IsReserved Return: [NOT set | set]...

  • Page 35: Cli Error Messages

    SpeedWrite SpeedWrite is a method to improve the performance of FCP WRITE commands to SCSI devices attached to the FibreBridge. You can specify the SCSI bus, target and LUN of a mapped device or specify “all” to set or get the state of all currently mapped SCSI devices. Limits: enabled, disabled Actions: set SpeedWrite [sb st sl |all] [enabled |disabled]...

  • Page 36: Scsi Configuration Commands

    Specifies whether tagged command queuing is allowed on the SCSI port. Limits: [enabled | disabled] Action: set ScsiTaggedQueuing [sb [enabled|disabled]] Information: get ScsiTaggedQueuing [sb] SaveConfiguration ATTO Technology FibreBridge 4500 Installation and Operation Manual Information: get ScsiInitID Information: get ScsiPortBusSpeed Information: ScsiPortList...

  • Page 37: Scsiportwidetransfer

    ScsiPortWideTransfer Specifies whether wide SCSI transfers should be negotiated. Action: set ScsiPortWideTransfer [sb[enabled|disabled]] SaveConfiguration ScsiTargets Returns a list of SCSI devices operational on the referenced SCSI port. Action: none ScsiTermination Configures/reports the SCSI internal termination of the SCSI port identified. Action: set ScsiTermination [sb [enabled | disabled] ] SaveConfiguration SpeedWrite...

  • Page 38: Fibre Channel Configuration Commands

    (FC-AL) when you select loop mode, or point-to-point when you choose ptp. Limits: applies to all Fibre Channel ports Actions: set FcConnMode [loop | ptp] SaveConfiguration ATTO Technology FibreBridge 4500 Installation and Operation Manual Default: 0 (no delay) Information: get BootFibreDelay Default: disabled...

  • Page 39: Fchard

    FcFairArb Turns the Fibre Channel Arbitrated Loop (FC-AL) arbitration fairness on or off. Enabling this feature causes the FibreBridge to follow the arbitration fairness rules on the FC-AL. Limits: applies to all Fibre Channel ports Actions: setFcFairArb [enabled | disabled] SaveConfiguration FcFullDuplex FcFullDuplex enabled allows full duplex Fibre Channel communication between the FibreBridge and other Fibre Channel...

  • Page 40: Fcscsibusystatus

    The get form reports all ServicesLUNs currently NOT disabled. Specifying a port returns the status of that port. Action: set ServicesLUN [fp] [fl] | [disabled] ] SaveConfiguration ATTO Technology FibreBridge 4500 Installation and Operation Manual Default: busy Information: get FcSCSIBusyStatus Information: FcTargets Returns: Node Name, FC LUN &...

  • Page 41: Serial Port Configuration Commands

    Limits: 1 or 2 Actions: set SerialPortStopBits [1 | 2] SaveConfiguration Default: 9600 Information: get SerialPortBaudRate Default: enabled Information: get SerialPortEcho Default: no flow control (none) Information: getSerialPortHandshake Default: 1 stop bit Information: get SerialPortStopBits ATTO Technology FibreBridge 4500 Installation and Operation Manual...

  • Page 42: Ethernet Configuration Commands

    Limits: If IPDHCP is enabled (see above), get command reports current subnet mask assigned by DHCP server Actions: set IPSubnetMask xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx SaveConfiguration ATTO Technology FibreBridge 4500 Installation and Operation Manual Default: 0 (no delay) Information: get DhcpFixedDelay Default: auto Information: get EthernetSpeed...

  • Page 43: Mapping Commands

    4.1.8 Mapping commands Access to SCSI devices is via Fibre Port and Fibre LUN addresses mapped to SCSI bus, target and LUNs. CLI commands are used to modify the mapping. The AddressMap, AutoMap and RouteXxxxx map Fibre Channel Port/LUN to SCSI bus/target/LUN.

  • Page 44: Fcconnmode

    Limits: Attempts to map to a SCSI device currently online results in an error message Valid entries: fp (0-2), fl (0-31), sb (0-3), st (0-15), sl (0-7) Action: RouteChange [fp] [fl] [sb] [st] [sl] ATTO Technology FibreBridge 4500 Installation and Operation Manual Default: loop Information: get FcConnMode...

  • Page 45: Routedisplay

    RouteDisplay Returns a list of currently mapped Fibre Channel-to-SCSI routes sorted by Fibre Channel address and assembled according to the optional parameters specified. Each list is preceded by a count of the lines that immediately follow. Valid status values are: Online, Offline, Unavailable, Available, Mapped, Unmapped, FibreBridge, and All. Action: none RouteOffline Sets a route to offline or reports its status as offline or going offline.

  • Page 46: Fibrebridge Menu Text-Based Cli Interface

    Point-to-Point Mode (ptp) allows connection to a fabric port (F_Port). Type the letter of your choice and press ‘Enter’. Connection Mode: a) Loop, b) Point-to-Point:” ATTO Technology FibreBridge 4500 Installation and Operation Manual Typing “a” will enable loop mode, typing “b” will enable point-to-point mode. Examples...

  • Page 47: Atto Bridgetools Provides Graphical Interface

    4.3 ATTO BridgeTools provides graphical interface The simplest way to communicate with the ATTO FibreBridge is to use ATTO BridgeTools, a Java-based graphical interface configuration utility designed to flash firmware and manage the configuration for all models of the FibreBridge. Configuration of the FibreBridge includes displaying and modifying various attributes of FibreBridge operation, as well as the update of...

  • Page 48: In-Band Cli Uses Scsi Over Fibre Port

    Buffer command must be accompanied by an ASCII buffer representing the CLI command string such as ATTO Technology FibreBridge 4500 Installation and Operation Manual set FibreBridgeName FB4500 The ServicesLUN will execute the command line and create feedback in the form of ASCII characters into a buffer.
  • Page 49 The buffer retrieved from the Services LUN during the data-in phase of a Read Buffer command will be: ➔ ASCII data ➔ 8 KBytes (8192 bytes) in length ➔ terminated with a NULL character (0x00) Exhibit 4.4-1 The SCSI command process: reserve the FibreBridge, send the command, release the FibreBridge. Initiator/Host Goal: reserve the FibreBridge for an in-band CLI command SCSI cdb: Reserve ServicesLUN...

  • Page 50: Enhancing Performance

    SCSI bus, target and LUN of a mapped device or specify [all] to set or get the state of all currently mapped SCSI devices. ATTO Technology FibreBridge 4500 Installation and Operation Manual SpeedWriteDefault specifies the state of SpeedWrite for any SCSI devices mapped manually or via an AutoMap operation.

  • Page 51: Updating Firmware

    FibreBridge until the display returns the Ready prompt. Interrupting the flash process will make your FibreBridge inoperable and you will have to return it to ATTO Technology for repair. 10 Once the download is complete, cycle power on the FibreBridge to invoke the new firmware.

  • Page 52: Serverless Backup Support

    The bridge can support up to eight simultaneous Extended Copy commands. Please check the ATTO Technology, Inc. web site at www.attotech.com for a complete list of all of the applications supported as well as detailed installation and configuration tips.

  • Page 53: Data Path

    To monitor the progress of serverless backup operations, Access the FibreBridge through RS-232 or Ethernet. Type get XCStatus to determine the status of Extended Copy commands. The return will present the CmdNumber field, a unique identifier for a particular Extended Copy command. Exhibit 7-1 Once the server sends a command to the FibreBridge for extended copy, the FibreBridge manages the backup procedure, by-passing the server.

  • Page 54: Index: Command Line Interface

    FirmwareRestart FixedLengthReqSense disabled Help IdentifyFibreBridge Disabled Info IPAddress 10.0.0.1 ATTO Technology FibreBridge 4500 Installation and Operation Manual Example set addressmap B 2 automap set bootfibredelay 15 set bootscan enabled set bootscanports all clearevent set dhcpfixeddelay 15 set dispevent 0x01 0x01 all...
  • Page 55 Command Defaults IPDHCP Disabled IPGateway 00.00.00.00 IPSubnetMask 255.255.255.0 IsReserved LogEvent Disabled MaxEnclTempAlrm 70º C Menu Disabled MinEnclTempAlrm 0º C ParityLog Performance POSTOutput Reserve RestoreConfiguration RouteChange RouteDisplay RouteOffline RouteOnline SaveConfiguration ScsiInitID 0x07 (all SCSI busses) set scsiinitid 0 1 ScsiPortBusSpeed Ultra 2 ScsiPortList ScsiPortReset ScsiPortResetOnStartup...

  • Page 56: Appendix A Board Layouts

    Appendix A Board layouts The FibreBridge 4500R/D/C is available in HVD or LVD configurations. ATTO Technology FibreBridge 4500 Installation and Operation Manual...

  • Page 58: Appendix B Examples Of Command Usage

    Ready. get RouteOnline 0 3 ;fp fl sb st sl On/Offline 0 Online Ready. RouteDisplay 0 3 ATTO Technology FibreBridge 4500 Installation and Operation Manual ;fp fl sb st sl On/Offline 0 Online xx xx 0 Reserved xx xx 0 Reserved...
  • Page 59 1 Online 0 Online 0 Online 4 xx xx xx 4500 5 xx xx xx Offline 6 xx xx xx Offline 0 30 xx xx xx Offline 0 31 xx xx xx Offline xx xx 0 Reserved xx xx 0 Reserved xx xx 0 Reserved xx xx...

  • Page 60: Automap Command Sequences

    Setting device offline: FC 1 Lun Setting device offline: FC 2 Lun Setting device offline: FC 2 Lun vii ATTO Technology FibreBridge 4500 Installation and Operation Manual Setting device offline: FC 2 Lun Scanning SCSI bus 0 Scanning SCSI bus 1...
  • Page 61 viii...

  • Page 62: Appendix C Standards And Compliances

    Appendix C Standards and compliances The ATTO Technology FibreBridge 4500 described in this manual generates and uses radio frequency energy. If this equipment is not used in strict accordance with the manufacturer’s instruction, it can and may cause interference with radio and television reception. See the Technical Specification sheet for a full list of certifications.

  • Page 63: Appendix D Fibre Channel Accessories

    Appendix D Fibre Channel accessories The following Fibre Channel accessories are available through ATTO Technology. Contact an ATTO Technology authorized sales representative to order. Embedded FibreBridge 1180 FCBR-1180-ELC Fibre Channel to LVD Ultra2 SCSI Bridge Embedded Board with Copper DB9...
  • Page 64 68-pin “P” / 68-pin fine pitch “P” – 10m CBL-F68E-025 68-pin “P” / 68-pin fine pitch “P” – 25m CBL-F68E-68X 68-pin “P” / 68-pin fine pitch “P” – 16m. CBL-V68E-48 68-pin offset VHDCI to 68-pin VHDCI ATTO Technology FibreBridge 4500 Installation and Operation Manual...

  • Page 65: Appendix E Contact Atto Technology, Inc

    Eastern Standard Time 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., or by fax and web site 24-hours a day. ATTO Technology, Inc. 155 CrossPoint Parkway Amherst, New York 14068 (716) 691-1999 • voice (716) 691-9353 • fax http://www.attotech.com ATTO Technology can also be reached via e-mail at the following addresses: Sales Support: Technical Support: sls@attotech.com techsupp@attotech.com...

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