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- Page 1 Tamar FCSAS102800 FC to SAS Bridge User Manual Eli-v4.05.204 Bridgeworks Unit 1, Aero Centre, Ampress Lane, Ampress Park, Lymington, Hampshire SO41 8LW Tel: +44 (0) 1590 615 444 Email: support@4bridgeworks.com...
- Page 2 Warning The Bridgeworks Tamar FCSAS102800 Fibre Channel to SAS Bridge contains no user serviceable components. Only an Authorised Service Centre should carry out any servicing or repairs. Unauthorised repairs or modifications will immediately void your warranty. Before you start There are a number of additional pieces of equipment you will require for the successful installation...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents 1 Introduction 1.1 Manual Layout ........1.1.1 SCSI Target Device . - Page 4 4.3 Service Control ........22 4.3.1 Simple Network Time Protocol .
- Page 5 8 Troubleshooting 8.1 Network Problems ........46 8.2 Device Related Problems .
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Page 6: Introduction
Introduction Thank you for purchasing the Bridgeworks Tamar FCSAS102800 Fibre Channel to SAS Bridge. -
Page 7: Manual Layout
Manual Layout Throughout the manual, symbols will be used to quickly identify different pieces of information. This icon represents a note of interest about a step or section of information. This icon represents an important piece of information. This icon represents a warning. Care must be taken and the warning should be read thoroughly. -
Page 8: Safety Notices
Safety Notices This device should only be installed by suitably trained personnel. Protection provided by the equipment may be impaired if used in a manner not specified by the manufacturer. Do not block the enclosure’s vents. Air enters from the front and is exhausted out the back of the device. - Page 9 Class 1 Laser Product: Certain models will use a Small Form factor Pluggable (SFP) Transceiver module for connection to an optical network. These devices may use a Class 1 Laser device—it is important that you do not stare into the Laser beam.
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Page 10: Installing The Fcsas102800 Bridge
Installing the FCSAS102800 Bridge The following are the basic steps to installing the FCSAS102800: • Connecting the Ethernet cables • Connecting the SAS cables • Connecting the Fibre Channel Interface • Connecting the Power Supply Connecting the Ethernet Interface The FCSAS102800 Management Interface can be used on the following network configurations: •... -
Page 11: Connecting The Sas Cables
Rear Panel of the FCSAS102800 Showing Ethernet Cable Connections Connecting the SAS cables The SAS bus on the Bridge is capable of running at speeds of up to 6Gbits/s. However, devices that operate at slower speeds (1.5 Gbits/s and 3Gbits/s) can still be connected to this SAS bus. The Bridge will automatically negotiate with these devices to obtain their optimal operating speed upon power up. -
Page 12: Connecting The Fibre Channel Interface
Note: Each SAS wide port supports 4 independent SAS channels or PHYs. You can use either wide port as the initial port. Connecting the Fibre Channel Interface With a 8Gb Fibre Channel card installed, the FCSAS102800 may utilise the following link speeds: •... -
Page 13: Connecting The Power Supply
Connecting the Power Supply Important: Before connecting the power cord, ensure that the wall or rack plug is removed or is switched off. Connect the power cord to the rear of the FCSAS102800 as shown in the following image. Note: Before powering up the FCSAS102800, ensure that all peripherals are properly connected and are powered up, and that you have connected a Management port to your network. -
Page 15: Using The Web Interface
Note: JavaScript must be enabled within the web browser to use the web interface. Important: If you choose to use a browser that is not in the list of supported browsers, Bridgeworks cannot guarantee the behaviour of the Bridge’s functionality. Connecting to the Web Interface Note: •... - Page 16 If the Bridge fails to receive a DHCP address, the web interface can be accessed from the default http://10.10.10.10/ http://10.10.10.12/ static IP address by navigating to: Important: Your host will likely need to be directly-connected to the Bridge if DHCP is not enabled, and its subnet set appropriately. See Appendix A: Accessing the Bridge from Windows using a static IP Address for help with accessing the Bridge web interface without DHCP.
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Page 17: Management Console (Home Screen)
Bridge to become accessible again. The Support link will open up a new tab in your browser at the Bridgeworks website support page. The Help is contextually aware of which page you are currently viewing on the web interface and... -
Page 18: Bridge Configuration
Bridge Configuration This section details the configuration of the Bridge’s basic network and service settings. Network Connections This configuration page allows the administrator to configure network interface settings and view network statistics. From the Home screen, select the Network Connections icon under the Bridge Configuration section. -
Page 19: Global Network Configuration
Global Network Configuration Hostname In the Hostname field, enter the name you wish to use to address this Bridge. It is a good idea to make the name relevant to the Bridge’s location and/or purpose. You can then access the web interface from this hostname in future, from any DHCP-enabled management interface. -
Page 20: Setting The Mtu
Setting the MTU Enabling larger frames on a jumbo frame-capable network can improve your network throughput. Jumbo frames are Ethernet frames that contain more than 1500 bytes of payload (MTU). Before enabling jumbo frames, ensure that all the devices/hosts located on the network support the jumbo frame size that you intend to use to communicate with the Bridge. -
Page 21: Setting The Ip Address
Setting the IP Address There are two possibilities when configuring the IP address of a network port: DHCP The Bridge will seek out your network’s DHCP server and obtain an IP address for this port each time it boots. If the server is not found, this port will fall back to its saved static IP settings. Static IP The IP address, netmask and gateway set in the corresponding fields will be used for this port. -
Page 22: System Password
System Password This section allows the administrator to change the access password for the web interface. The new password must be between 5 and 65 characters and can contain symbols and numbers. Enter the existing password into the Old Password field; then enter the desired new password into the two following fields. - Page 23 The web interface will display the following:...
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Page 24: Simple Network Time Protocol
Simple Network Time Protocol SNTP is a protocol for synchronising the clock of computer systems. This feature is critical if you are planning on using the scheduler or useful when viewing the logs to determine when an event occurred. Refer to Section 7.2: System Log for more information. - Page 25 SMTP Username Username credential to be used to send emails from the SMTP server. May be blank, depending on your server’s configuration. SMTP Password Password credential to be used to send emails from the SMTP server. May be blank, depending on your server’s configuration. Click Save to apply any changes made to the SMTP configuration.
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Page 26: Fibre Channel Target Connections
Fibre Channel Target Connections This configuration page allows the administrator to configure the Fibre Channel Interface of the Bridge. From the Home screen of the web interface, select the FC Target icon from the Devices and Protocols section. The web interface will then display the following: The icons displayed in the Fibre Channel Interfaces section show the current state of each Fibre Channel Port. -
Page 27: Port Configuration
Port Configuration Selecting the Configuration settings icon will display the following: The first parameter is the Port Enable check box. Check this to enable the link onto the Fibre Channel Storage Area Network (SAN). The Link Speed drop down menu allows you to select the Fibre Channel network speed. In most cases this can be kept as Automatic. -
Page 28: Connected Hosts
Note: It is recommended to leave Hard AL_PA unchecked unless you are conversant with the lower levels of the Fibre Channel protocol, as certain AL_PA addresses are reserved. The Enable tERP check box, which is only present for 8Gb/s cards, will enable or disable the Target Error Recovery Protocol for the port. - Page 29 The following will be displayed: There are two choices from the drop down list: Automatic will assign all devices to all Fibre Channel target ports, so that any connected host will see all devices. Manual will allow the administrator to manually assign which target devices appear on which Fibre Channel port.
- Page 30 To assign a target device to a Fibre Channel Port: 1. Select a target device from the list in the Device & Logical Unit drop down menu. 2. Select which Fibre Channel Port you wish the device to appear on. 3.
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Page 31: Scsi Device Management
SCSI Device Management The SCSI Device Management page of the web interface allows the administrator to view details of devices connected to the FCSAS102800. Viewing Attached Devices From within the Home screen of the web interface, select the SCSI Device Management icon under the Devices and Protocols section. -
Page 32: Viewing Device Mappings
Viewing Device Mappings Clicking on the Mappings option in the menu on the left-hand side of the page will display information about all connected devices, as shown in the following image. A target entry exists on this page for each device that is presented on the system. By clicking on the blue triangle in the Device Info section you can display further information about each device. -
Page 33: Bridge Maintenance
Bridge Maintenance The following section describes the various pages that are available to the administrator to monitor performance and maintain the Bridge. System Information The System Information page allows the administrator to view the performance of the Bridge. From the Home screen, select the System Information icon from the Bridge Maintenance section. The following page will be displayed: In the Bridge &... -
Page 34: System Log
Serial Number/UUID is the unique identifier of that specific FCSAS102800. Uptime is the amount of time the FCSAS102800 has been powered on for. The System Performance section contains three meters which provide an approximation of the following performance parameters: Data Throughput This indicates the current performance in MB/s. CPU Utilisation This indicates the percentage of the time the CPU is occupied undertaking the management and scheduling the transfer of data between the two interfaces. -
Page 35: Load/Save Configuration
Below the log display pane are two options: Click Here to Download This will download the log file to your local machine. Clear System Log This will clear all logs within the Bridge. For information on troubleshooting your Bridge, see Chapter 8: Troubleshooting. Load/Save Configuration Saving the Configuration to Disk Once you have finished configuring your Bridge we recommend that you save your configuration... -
Page 36: Restore To Factory Defaults
The following page will be displayed: To save the configuration data, click on the Click here to Download link from within the Export Configuration subsection. Then choose to save the file. The Bridge will now download an encoded file that contains all of its configuration settings. To reload the configuration, click on the Browse button and locate the configuration file to upload to the Bridge. - Page 37 Bridge. It is recommended to check for new versions of the firmware downloadable from the Bridgeworks web site at: http://www.4bridgeworks.com/support/download-firmware/ Warning: Do not load on a firmware which has an earlier release revision unless you have been instructed to by the Bridgeworks support team. Always ensure that you have the correct firmware for your product.
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Page 38: Diagnostics
Important: If an issue arises with your FCSAS102800, check Chapter 8: Troubleshooting for information on how the issue may be resolved. Note: The following instructions are demonstrated in the Bridgeworks Support https: Video “WANrockIT: Downloading Diagnostic Information” found at //www.youtube.com/watch?v=8RZXFGCy3ZU. -
Page 39: Adding Tasks
From the Home screen, select the Task Scheduler icon from the Bridge Maintenance section. The web interface will now display the following: Adding Tasks Tasks can be added by clicking on the Add New Scheduling Task button, which will start the task wizard. - Page 40 Clicking on a task will expand it as shown: Clicking the Remove button will remove the task from the task scheduler. Clicking the Edit button will start the task wizard for the task, allowing it to be edited.
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Page 41: Task Wizard
Task Wizard The task wizard will guide you through the adding or editing of scheduled tasks. There are a few common buttons across the individual sections of the wizard: Help Clicking this button will display the Online Help page for the Task Scheduler. Cancel Clicking this button will discard the changes being made to the task and close the wizard. -
Page 42: Trigger
Trigger On the Trigger section of the wizard, you can pick the frequency of the event. The options are: Once This means the action will be performed at the specified time and not repeat. Daily This means the action will be performed every day at the specified time. Weekly This means the action will be performed on specified days every week at the specified... -
Page 43: Start Date
time. When selecting this option, you will be able to pick which days to trigger the action by selecting checkboxes. Each day will have its own checkbox, as shown: Start Date On the Start Date section of the wizard, you can pick the starting date and time for the new task. Enter a time into the Time for the first trigger box and select your start date using the calendar. -
Page 44: End Date
End Date On the End Date section of the wizard, you can pick the end date for the new task. You can either select the Ongoing Event checkbox for a task that should run until cancelled, or select a date using the calendar. - Page 45 On the Summary section of the wizard, a brief description of the task will be displayed. If you are happy with this task, click the Save button to add the task to the task scheduler. Saving will automatically close the wizard.
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Page 46: Troubleshooting
If none of the above resolves your problem, then after consulting with your Network Administrator, please contact support. See Appendix B: Useful Links for information on how to contact Bridgeworks Support. Device Related Problems Once the Bridge has finished booting up, and the target devices have finished initialising, these devices should be available on the host machine. -
Page 47: Lost Ip Address
The utility “LAN Scan” can be used to find any device irrespective of its IP address. This can be helpful in determining the IP address of a Bridgeworks device with an unknown IP address and for checking the number of Bridgeworks devices on a network. -
Page 49: Appendix A Accessing The Bridge From Windows Using A Static Ip Address
Accessing the Bridge from Windows using a static IP Address This appendix describes how to configure a Windows host to access the Bridge’s web interface from its default static IP address, if DHCP is not enabled on the Bridge. Windows Server 2003 If your computer is running Windows Server 2003, follow the instructions below. - Page 50 A general status page will be displayed. From within this page select Properties. Select the Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) entry and then Properties.
- Page 51 Make a note of your current set up, then: 1. Click Use the following IP Address. 2. Enter 10.10.10.11 into the IP Address field. 3. Enter 255.255.255.0 into the Subnet Mask field. 4. Finally click the OK button.
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Page 52: Windows Vista, Server 2008 Or 7
Note: Once you have completed the initial set up of the Bridge, return your computer to the original settings and reconnect to the Bridge. Windows Vista, Server 2008 or 7 If your computer is running Windows, Vista or 7 follow the instructions below. From the Start menu, select Control Panel. - Page 53 A general status page will be displayed. From within this page select Properties. Select the Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4) entry and then Properties.
- Page 54 Make a note of your current set up, then: 1. Click Use the following IP Address. 2. Enter 10.10.10.11 into the IP Address field. 3. Enter 255.255.255.0 into the Subnet Mask field. 4. Finally click the OK button. Note: Once you have completed the initial set up of the Bridge, return your computer to the original settings and reconnect to the Bridge.
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Page 55: Appendix B Useful Links
Bridgeworks Support If you continue to experience problems with the FCSAS102800, please contact support at http://www.4bridgeworks.com/support/. Bridgeworks Support Videos These videos will guide you through some of the instructions found in this manual. https://www.youtube.com/user/SANSlide/. http://www.4bridgeworks.com/ Product Manuals The latest product manuals can be found at support/user-manuals/. - Page 56 Technical Specifications Physical Form Factor 19 rack mount Overall Depth 673.3mm with redundant PSU, 656.2mm with cabled PSU Rack Depth Required 612.6mm Height 42.8mm Width 482.4mm with rack latches Weight 19.3kg at maximum configuration Recommended minimum 100mm on front and rear faces clearance for cooling Electrical Input voltage...