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Preface Chapter 1 Introduction External Features ... 1 Operation Indicators... 2 How the TC2201E Works... 3 Processing SCSI Information... 4 LAN-free Backup and Restore ... 6 TC2201E Features... 6 iSCSI Features ... 6 SCSI Bus Features... 7 Management Features ... 7 TC2201E Benefits...
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Setting Up Serial Port Communications ...23 Connecting the Power Cable ...24 Configuring the TC2201E...25 Configuring the TC2201E using the Visual Manager ...25 Configuring the TC2201D Using the Command Line Interface...27 Save Backup Version of Configuration ...28 Advanced Configuration Options ...29 iSCSI Configuration ...29...
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Mounting at Back of the Rack... 17 Figure 13 Port locations... 18 Figure 14 WWN/MAC ID label ... 18 Figure 15 iSCSI ports ... 19 Figure 16 High Density SCSI Cables... 20 Figure 17 TC2201E SCSI connection ... 21 Quantum TC2201E User’s Guide Figures...
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Figure 43 Figure 44 Figure 45 Figure 46 TC2201E Ethernet port ...22 TC2201E Serial Port ...23 TC2201E Power Switch and Connector...25 Visual Manager Home Page...35 TC2201E Image...35 Main Menu...36 System Page ...37 Serial port settings page...38 iSCSI Settings Page ...39 iSCSI Authentication Settings Page ...40...
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This document is written for operators of the TC2201E router. Audience This document explains how to use the TC2201E router. Purpose This document is organized as follows: Document Organization • Chapter 1, • Chapter 2, Getting the installation of the router.
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Notes emphasize important information related to the main topic. Cautions indicate potential hazards to equipment and are included to prevent damage to equipment. Warnings indicate potential hazards to personal safety and are included to prevent injury. Quantum TC2201E User’s Guide Sizes, provides information...
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Reset Button that is used to manually force a reboot of the TC2201E. For proper operation of the TC2201E, cable connections on the back panel should remain securely in place.
Ethernet port activity on this management port. How the TC2201E Works The TC2201E is a router that translates the iSCSI protocol to and from the SCSI Protocol—transparently transferring commands, data, and status information—so that devices and hosts can communicate with each other.
5 of the process. 1 A iSCSI host issues a command. The iSCSI host encapsulates the command in the iSCSI protocol and sends the packet to the TC2201E. 2 The iSCSI controller in the TC2201E receives the packet, interprets the iSCSI information, and places the packet in buffer memory.
6 Data flows between the iSCSI host and SCSI target through payload buffers (see 7 Response information flows from the SCSI target back to the iSCSI host (see Figure 6 Flow of data and responses figure figure Quantum TC2201E User’s Guide Chapter 1 Introduction Processing SCSI Information...
LAN and onto a dedicated storage network. The TC2201E supports LAN-free backup/restore environments (see Figure 7 LAN-free backup TC2201E Features The TC2201E provides the following iSCSI features: iSCSI Features • Dual iSCSI ports (10/100/1000 baseT Ethernet) •...
Field-updateable firmware TC2201E Benefits The Quantum TC2201E is designed to connect SCSI devices into an iSCSI network. The Quantum TC2201E is neatly packaged in a 1U form factor with two 1 Gb/s iSCSI ports and two LVD/SE SCSI buses. SCSI buses automatically negotiate for Fast, Narrow, Wide, and up to Ultra160 SCSI.
Manager (VM) software. “Store-and-forward” allows configuration files Complexity and TC2201E operational settings to be saved and copied to other like routers, reducing redundant setup tasks. Using VM, service professionals and end users can configure a TC2201E with simple “point and click”...
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Chapter 1 Introduction TC2201E Specifications The non-operating environment of the TC2201E is: Non-operating Environment • -40 to +65°C • 10 to 90% Relative Humidity (non-condensing) The power requirements for the TC2201E are: Power • 100 - 240 VAC, Auto Sensing •...
This chapter describes how to install the TC2201E and what to consider when unpacking the unit for the first time. The TC2201E can be set up as either a desktop or rack installation and connected to various types of devices.
Chapter 2 Getting Started Location Location The TC2201E can be placed on a desktop or mounted in a standard 19- inch rack depending on the specific requirements of the installation. The operating environment should meet the requirements found in Physical attach the stick-on feet to the bottom of the unit.
Mounting the TC2201E in a Rack Before beginning installation, review the following installation procedure. When familiar with the installation procedure, follow the steps indicated to mount the TC2201E into a standard 19” rack using the provided mounting materials, which include: •...
Chapter 2 Getting Started Mounting the TC2201E in a Rack Figure 8 Installing Cage Nuts 5 Locate the front of the ear brackets, as shown in figure 9 below. Figure 9 Locating front of ear brackets Quantum TC2201E User’s Guide...
6 Attach the ear brackets to the TC2201E, using two of the #6-32x.312 Phillips screws on each side (as shown in the front of each bracket next to the end of the TC2201E that will be facing out of the rack (see Step 7 for more information). Tighten the screws securely.
Figure 12 Mounting at Back of the Rack Once the TC2201E is installed, you are ready to connect it to the other system components. Interfaces and Connections There are four types of interfaces to the TC2201E: • iSCSI • SCSI •...
Product ID labels Figure 14 WWN/MAC ID label Before connecting the TC2201E to other iSCSI devices, it is important to understand the configuration requirements of the environment to which iSCSI Connections it will be connected. Failure to correctly configure an iSCSI device may impair the operation of the network to which it is attached.
LVD/Single-Ended buses. Two VHDCI 68-pin D-shell, P-type connectors are located on the rear panel of the unit, allowing the unit to be attached at the end of up to two SCSI buses. The TC2201E must always be installed at the end of SCSI buses.
Warning: Caution: Caution: Any SCSI cables used with the TC2201E series product must meet SCSI 2 standards and must be LVD rated (specifically low noise cabling). The cables should be rated at 24 Ohm impedance and should have a VHDCI 68pin.8mm D-shell/P-type to Standard 68pin SCSI D-shell connector at the...
TC2201E. The type of connector at the other end of the cable will be dependent on the device being connected. Warning: Note: To connect the TC2201E to a SCSI bus: 1 Power off the SCSI devices on this bus.
Connection utilizing a terminal emulator. The baud rate, data bits, stop bits, parity, and flow control of both the TC2201E and the host system must use the same settings. Refer to management.
To set up serial communications with the TC2201E: 1 Leave power to the TC2201E turned off until you have set up the serial port communications on your host terminal. 2 Plug the serial cable into one of the host computer’s serial ports (COM1 or COM2), and then plug the other end of the serial cable into the TC2201E’s serial port.
6 Proceed to the following instructions on connecting the power to the TC2201E. The power supply used with the TC2201E supports 100 - 240 VAC (Auto Connecting the Sensing), but the correct type of power cable needed for your installation Power Cable should still be verified.
Configuring the TC2201E The TC2201E can be configured in a variety of ways. The following are general procedures for setting up basic operation. Not all of these settings will apply to every environment, but these guidelines should provide the fundamental steps for configuring the TC2201E.
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TC2201E. 3 To begin configuration of the TC2201E, enter the IP address of the Ethernet management port into the web browser address field and...
8 Select the SCSI Bus page. SCSI ID 7 is the default SCSI Initiator ID for each of the TC2201E’s SCSI buses. If any devices attached to a TC2201E bus are using SCSI ID 7, then that bus's Initiator ID must be changed. To change a bus's Initiator ID: Select the desired bus from the TC2201E GUI or the SCSI Bus submenu.
11 Select menu option TC2201E will once again display the main menu. 12 If the TC2201E does not see all of the devices expected, repeat step 3 above, and check that the initiator ID(s) are set to a unique value for the selected bus.
CHAP (Challenge-Handshake Authentication Protocol) provides a secure procedure for connecting to systems, as follows: 1 After a link is made, the TC2201E sends a challenge message to the connection requestor. The requestor responds with a value obtained by using a one-way hash function.
State Change Notifications. To use iSNS with the TC2201E, simply enable the TC2201E as a client and then enter a DNS name or IP address for up to three iSNS servers.
Quantum Visual Manager This chapter describes the Quantum Visual Manager (QVM). The current configuration and operating status of the TC2201E can be accessed from any standard Web browser, after the user logs in with the appropriate username and password. Information is presented in HTML format in accordance with the W3C specification for HTML 3.2.
DHCP option. Note: If you do not know the IP address of the TC2201E, then connect to the TC2201E using the serial (RS-232) connection (a 3-pin serial cable is included with the TC2201E). Current settings can be viewed and changed from the Ethernet Configuration Menu of the serial interface.
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Settings. 7 Upon successful login, the user has initiated a "session", and has full access to the TC2201E QVM for the duration of the session. A session ends when the user exits all instances of the web browser. Log-in will be required again, via the TC2201E's home page, to initiate a new session.
Select the Submit button to send changes from the Web browser to the TC2201E. Other than dynamic mapping changes, configuration changes will not take effect until the next time the TC2201E reboots. The unit can be forced to reboot by selecting the Reboot option from the Main Menu.
Left-clicking on a port opens a menu for making changes to settings for that particular port. The interactive TC2201E image is available for most menus. (figure 22) of the TC2201E is shown on the home page. Quantum TC2201E User’s Guide Chapter 3 Quantum Visual Manager Making Changes via Visual Manager...
Chapter 3 Quantum Visual Manager Main Menu Figure 23 Main Menu The main menu on the left side of the TC2201E home page provides a list of menu items that are links to various TC2201E functions, information, and other menus.
Figure 24 System Page This page shows system status and allows configuration of standard system components and ports. Quantum TC2201E User’s Guide Chapter 3 Quantum Visual Manager Main Menu...
Chapter 3 Quantum Visual Manager Main Menu Main Menu > This page shows the current baud rate for the serial port and allows it to System > Serial be changed. Port Settings Figure 25 Serial port settings page To make any changes, modify the entries by using the field’s down arrow and selecting a choice.
Submit button. iSCSI Target Settings • Authentication can be toggled between Enabled and Disabled. The default setting is Disabled. When set to Enabled, CHAP authentication for iSCSI is enabled. Quantum TC2201E User’s Guide Chapter 3 Quantum Visual Manager Main Menu...
Chapter 3 Quantum Visual Manager Main Menu • Setup Authentication button opens the iSCSI Authentication page. This page consists of entry fields for CHAP name, Initiator Secret, and Target Secret, as well as a field for Target CHAP Name. Figure 27 iSCSI...
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Portal Group Settings can be toggled between the following two settings: • Use one portal group for both ports: By default, the TC2201E is set to use one Portal Group for both ports, which enables failover capability between the two iSCSI ports.
Chapter 3 Quantum Visual Manager Main Menu Main Menu > This page allows for configuration of iSNS settings. System > iSNS Settings Figure 28 iSNS Settings Page iSNS servers maintain information about iSCSI clients and will respond to iSNS protocol queries and requests, and initiate iSNS protocol State Change Notifications.
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To use iSNS, enable the TC2201E as a client and then enter a DNS name or IP address for up to three iSNS servers. To make changes or to discontinue communication with a server, change or clear the identification field(s), select the TC2201E to activate changes.
Chapter 3 Quantum Visual Manager Main Menu Main Menu > This page allows for setup of security options for username and System > User password. Settings Figure 29 User settings page Security settings include the The administrator user name and password should be unique and kept confidential.
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In the event that either or both the user name and password Note: are forgotten, it is possible to reset the user name and password to their default values by resetting the TC2201E to factory defaults from the Command Line Interface using the serial port (see...
Chapter 3 Quantum Visual Manager Main Menu Main Menu > This page allows for set up of the date and time. System > Real Time Clock Configuration Figure 30 Real Time Clock Configuration Page To make any changes, modify the entries as described below and then select the •...
Time Settings 24 hour clock. Note: Main Menu > This page allows the TC2201E to be reset to the factory default settings. System > Factory The TC2201E must be rebooted before the reset settings will take effect. Settings Reset Note: Note: are for setting the hours, minutes, and seconds.
When this option is selected, a confirmation message will appear to verify the selection. If a response of current TC2201E activities will be disrupted while the unit resets the current configuration to the factory defaults and saves those options to FLASH memory as the current configuration.
Main Menu > This page provides status and links for Ethernet and iSCSI port configuration pages. Ethernet Figure 32 Ethernet Settings Page Quantum TC2201E User’s Guide Chapter 3 Quantum Visual Manager Main Menu...
Chapter 3 Quantum Visual Manager Main Menu To make any changes, modify the entries as described below and then select the • Hostname long. To change this entry, select hostname from the Ethernet Menu to open the Hostname page. From the hostname page, changes to the hostname can be entered into the Desired Hostname field.
IP Gateway connected to the TC2201E. The default setting is 0.0.0.0. is the IP address of the TC2201E. The default setting for is the IP subnet mask for the TC2201E. The default is the IP address of the gateway for the Ethernet network Quantum TC2201E User’s Guide...
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Protocol (DHCP). When enabled, the TC2201E will retrieve a dynamic IP address from a DHCP server located on the Ethernet network that the TC2201E is connected to. The default setting is Enabled. If DHCP is changed from Disabled to Enabled, it is necessary to reboot the TC2201E before an IP address will be requested from the DHCP server.
Note: • Current MAC address address configured for the TC2201E. The MAC address is a hardware address that uniquely identifies each physical node on an Ethernet network. While the MAC address can be changed, it is highly recommended not to change this address.
Chapter 3 Quantum Visual Manager Main Menu Main Menu > SCSI This page allows for viewing the current SCSI attributes and settings for buffered tape writes. Figure 36 SCSI Bus Page To make any changes, modify the entries as described below and then...
However, the user should be aware this delay is added to the time it takes for the TC2201E to reboot and for QVM to be active again. The default setting is 2 seconds. must be assigned an Initiator ID. This ID should be enables/disables device discovery on this SCSI bus.
Chapter 3 Quantum Visual Manager Main Menu • Bus Reset on Boot devices after an initial power up or reboot of the TC2201E. The default setting is • Override Settings storage devices that require special consideration during setup of the TC2201E.
SCSI bus. The default setting is Enabled. can be assigned an Initiator ID, which is the ID Override settings should not be changed except by or under the direction of an authorized Quantum technician enables/disables the option for negotiation on a enables/disables the option for synchronous Quantum TC2201E User’s Guide...
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Chapter 3 Quantum Visual Manager Main Menu • Alternate Block Size which is the common block size used in AS/400 environments. The default setting is disabled. • Ultra SCSI 3 Negotiation selected Target ID. This feature is useful for solving certain...
Also, status is not returned until the device completes the command. For instance, when a synchronizing command is sent to a drive, such as can be enabled or disabled. The default setting is Quantum TC2201E User’s Guide Chapter 3 Quantum Visual Manager Main Menu...
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Maximum Writes Outstanding writes that can be buffered. Any additional writes beyond the maximum level allowed will be sent to the storage device without using buffering, but these writes may also be subsequently buffered when completion notices for earlier writes are received.
SCSI configuration pages. Caution: Discovery should not be used when SCSI command or I/O operations are in progress. Quantum TC2201E User’s Guide Chapter 3 Quantum Visual Manager Main Menu...
Chapter 3 Quantum Visual Manager Main Menu Main Menu > iSCSI This page shows all available iSCSI hosts with maps that have been assigned to the current port. Maps and hosts may be added, edited, or Mapping deleted. To choose a different port, select from the list of ports shown in the menu under the heading Mapping Menu by left-clicking on the desired port.
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Auto Assigned maps cannot be cloned. • Select the Activate Mapping Changes the current map without rebooting the TC2201E. These changes are made effective immediately after being submitted. Before activating any port mapping changes, it is strongly Caution:...
The following shows the select current map page when the Select Current Host settings are saved to memory when the selected but are not activated until either the button is selected or the TC2201E is rebooted. Changes button is selected.
To fill the map, select the fill option from the pull-down list and then select the current mappings. button. When the map is filled, the menu shows the Fill Map Quantum TC2201E User’s Guide Chapter 3 Quantum Visual Manager Main Menu Clear Map...
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Chapter 3 Quantum Visual Manager Main Menu • To remove all gaps, or unfilled entries, from this map, select the Remove Gaps option also renumbers all Indexes in sequential order starting with Index 0. Note: • To delete a specific map entry, select an Index from the pull-down list under Delete Map Item.
Select SCSI Statistics from the Statistics Menu on the left and then select continue logging any new statistics. button to clear all current statistics for the selected buses and Quantum TC2201E User’s Guide Chapter 3 Quantum Visual Manager Main Menu...
Chapter 3 Quantum Visual Manager Main Menu Main Menu > This page allows access to the FTP utility and the settings and information for the event log and various trace options. Select from the Utilities list of menu options shown under the heading Utilities by left-clicking on the desired selection.
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Chapter 3 Quantum Visual Manager Main Menu Figure 47 FTP utility page Note: The FTP Utility requires the use of a JAVA applet and will prompt for permission to install the applet, if needed. If you receive this prompt, Internet access is required to verify the signature for the FTP applet and to download the JAVA applet plug-in for your browser.
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Grant this session becomes available for use. To use the FTP Utility, do the following: 1 1. Fill in the User Name, Password, and IP Address of the TC2201E. 2 2. Select the button to establish an FTP session with the Connect TC2201E.
Settings Figure 48 Trace settings page Select the Page, for trace logging of the TC2201E. Select the which appears similar to the Basic Trace Settings Page but offers an expanded view with more trace options. button to submit changes for the Basic Trace Settings...
For both the Basic and Advanced pages, the default setting for each trace setting is Min (track non-error conditions) but any or all settings can be changed to Errs (track error conditions) or All (track both error and non- Quantum TC2201E User’s Guide Chapter 3 Quantum Visual Manager Main Menu...
The Current Traces, Previous Traces, and Last Assert Traces menu options show the indicated trace information. Current Traces shows data TracesPrevious since the TC2201E was last booted. Previous Traces shows data from the TracesLast Assert last boot cycle. Last Assert Traces shows data from the last assertion.
Figure 50 Current TracesPage Trace buffers can be cleared by selecting either the option or the option. Clear Assert Traces Quantum TC2201E User’s Guide Chapter 3 Quantum Visual Manager Main Menu Clear Current Traces...
When this option is selected, a confirmation message will appear to verify the selection. If a response of Yes is given to the confirmation message, the unit will clear the current trace buffer. Current TC2201E activities will not be disrupted by this operation. Select the your choice.
When this option is selected, a confirmation message will appear to verify the selection. If a response of Yes is given to the confirmation message, the unit will clear the assert trace buffer. Current TC2201E activities will not be disrupted by this operation. Select the your choice.
Chapter 3 Quantum Visual Manager Main Menu Main Menu > This page allows set up of Event Log Settings. Utilities > Event Log Settings Figure 53 Event Log Settings Page To make any changes, modify the entries as described below and then select the Select from the Event Log settings shown.
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The default setting is All Events Logged. So that event logging is accurate, be sure to correctly set the Note: clock and date in the Real Time Clock Configuration menu. Quantum TC2201E User’s Guide Chapter 3 Quantum Visual Manager Main Menu...
Chapter 3 Quantum Visual Manager Main Menu Main Menu > This page displays the Event Log. Utilities > Event Figure 54 Display Event Log Page Quantum TC2201E User’s Guide...
When this option is selected, a confirmation message will appear to verify the selection. If a response of Yes is given to the confirmation message, the unit will clear the event log. Current TC2201E activities will not be disrupted by this operation. Select the choice.
Main Menu > This page provides options for setting up and logging SCSI commands Utilities > SCSI that are received or transmitted by the TC2201E. Results are displayed in the Host/Device ID Table. Command Tracking While the TC2201E’s current, previous, and last assert trace data does...
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SCSI Command Tracking can be toggled to ON or OFF. When toggled ON and Submitted, all SCSI commands received or transmitted to or from the TC2201E are then logged in the SCSI Commands section shown on this screen. When set to OFF (and Submitted), no SCSI commands are logged.
Chapter 3 Quantum Visual Manager Main Menu Main Menu > The features page is where advanced software licensed features can be enabled. Features Figure 57 Features Page To enable an advanced software licensed feature, enter a key number in the field and select the...
Chapter 3 Quantum Visual Manager Main Menu Main Menu > The report page presents a consolidated view of all system information. Report Figure 58 Report page Quantum TC2201E User’s Guide...
When this option is selected, a confirmation message will appear to verify the selection. If a response of Reboot current TC2201E activities will be disrupted while the unit restarts itself. The last submitted configuration changes will also take effect after the TC2201E powers on again. Select the choice.
When this indicator is amber, this indicator shows that the TC2201E detects a fault condition. Faults can occur as a result of Power On Self Test (POST) failure or operational failures.
• Device ID—Each device on a SCSI bus must have a unique ID. Also check the configured ID’s for the TC2201E to verify these are not in use by other devices on the same SCSI bus. Quantum TC2201E User’s Guide...
• SCSI Devices—Verify that the SCSI devices on a particular SCSI Bus can be seen in the by the TC2201E. Check the Discovery page to verify visibility of devices. If the TC2201E can not see the devices, verify SCSI configuration, cabling, and termination.
HBAs typically come with utility programs to view or change their Verify HBA Device configurations. Driver Information If you are unable to resolve an issue, contact your authorized service representative and ask for customer support. Customer Support Quantum TC2201E User’s Guide Chapter 4 Troubleshooting Basic Verification...
The pin assignments given for the 3-pin serial connection are in reference to the serial receptacle on the rear panel of the TC2201E. Use an RS-232 null modem cable to connect the TC2201E to the host system. Table 1 RJ-11 Pin Pin No.
Appendix A 3-Pin to DB-9 Serial Pin Assignments In conjunction with the pin assignments provided for the 3-pin receptacle on the rear panel of the TC2201E, following are the corresponding pin out assignments for a DB-9 serial connector used to connect the other end of the serial cable to a terminal, or a computer running terminal emulation software.
RJ-45 Ethernet Pin Assignments The pin assignments given for the RJ-45 Ethernet connection are in reference to the Ethernet receptacle on the back panel of the TC2201E. The TC2201E Ethernet connection supports the IEEE specifications for 10BASE-T and 100BASE-TX Ethernet standards.
The TC2201E supports a set of SCSI-3 commands that can be received inband over iSCSI. When received by the TC2201E, these commands are then executed by the TC2201E itself. When using SCSI-3 commands to access general management features, the commands can be sent to device LUNs that are mapped through the TC2201E.
Following is a description of a general-use SCSI-3 command. For more information about the other general-use commands, please contact your service representative. The TC2201E supports the Report LUNs command. The Report LUNs Report LUNs command will return a list of Logical Unit Numbers (LUNs) that can Command receive commands.
LUN list length (LSB) Reserved Reserved Reserved Reserved LUN list First LUN Last LUN The LUN list length is the number of LUNs times 8. Operation Code (12h) Reserved Page Code or Operation Code Quantum TC201E User’s Guide General Commands EVPD...
Appendix B Inband SCSI-3 Commands General Commands The TC2201E returns the LUN Inquiry Data as defined in Table B-5. EVPD Page 0x80 If the EVPD bit is set and the Page Code is 0x80 the unit serial number page is returned. The format of this page is shown in...
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Product ID “TC2201E router” Revision Level “XXXXX” The TC2201E will only reply to a SCSI Inquiry when using 8-byte LUN field of 0x00's. The Revision Level comes from the last four characters of the build Note: string, which appears in the headings for most menu screens.
Appendix B Inband SCSI-3 Commands Vendor Unique Commands Vendor Unique Commands The TC2201E supports a set of vendor unique commands. provides an overview of these commands. For more information about these vendor unique commands, please contact your service representative. Table 9...
Using the Command Line This chapter describes specific configuration options available from the Command Line Interface (CLI). The TC2201E allows the user to access many configuration settings through the CLI. Among these settings are: • Baud rate of the serial port •...
(See “Chapter 2, , Setting Up Serial Port Communications”) or the Telnet utility for Telnet sessions. A series of power-up self tests are performed while the TC2201E starts (which can take up to 2 minutes), and messages related to these tests will be visible from the serial port.
Select 4 to reboot the TC2201E. A confirmation message will appear verifying you want to do this. If you enter N for No, you are returned to the System Utilities menu. If you enter Y for Yes, the TC2201E will restart. This option is further described later in this chapter.
Perform Configuration Perform Configuration The Perform Configuration menu allows the administrator to configure the various options on the TC2201E. For most configuration changes to take effect, you must reboot the TC2201E. Note: Table 11 Configuration menu X.XX.XXXX 1) User Settings...
In the event that either or both the user name and password are forgotten, it is possible to reset the user name and password to their default values by resetting the TC2201E to factory defaults. Note that resetting to factory defaults from the serial port will also reset all other configuration settings to factory defaults, as well as erase all current maps.
Ethernet MAC address, DNS settings, and Ethernet MTU size. Baud Rate Configuration Menu X.XX.XXXX XXXXXX 07/26/2005 9600 19200 38400 57600 5) * 115200 X) Return to previous menu The asterisk (*) symbol indicates the current setting for the baud rate. Quantum TC2201E User’s Guide XXXXXXXXXXXXXX 08:56:22...
Select 1 to toggle the DHCP setting. This setting enables/disables support for Dynamic Configuration Protocol. When enabled, the TC2201E will retrieve a dynamic IP address from a DHCP server located on the Ethernet network that the TC2201E is connected to.
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Ethernet port is 1.1.1.1. The default setting for iSCSI Port 0 is 169.254.1.1. The default setting for iSCSI Port 1 is 169.254.1.2. • Select 3 to change the IP subnet mask for the TC2201E. The default for this setting is 255.255.255.0. •...
XXX.XXX.XXX.XXX where each XXX represents an integer in the range of 1 to 255. Select 2 to change the DNS Domain. The text “server.company.com” shown above is an example of how a DNS Domain name could appear. Quantum TC2201E User’s Guide Perform Configuration...
Host settings can be set in the Microsoft iSCSI Initiator for Windows systems, or from the iSCSI initiator available in Linux or other operating systems. iSCSI Configuration Menu XXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXXXXX 07/26/2005 08:56:22 : Enabled : Disabled Quantum TC2201E User’s Guide...
Select 4 to change the settings for a device currently using CHAP authentication. Select 5 to delete all records for CHAP authentication. Select 6 to setup a Target device CHAP name. Target CHAP names are 1-18 characters. Quantum TC2201E User’s Guide Perform Configuration...
• Select 3 to toggle the iSNS client between Enabled and Disabled. The default setting is Disabled. When enabled, the TC2201E will function as an iSNS client and will initiate transactions with iSNS servers using the iSNSP. The iSNS client is a process that is co-resident in the TC2201E, and which can register device attribute information with the iSNS server.
• • Select 5 to setup or change Portal Group configurations. By default, the TC2201E is set to use one Portal Group for both ports, which effectively enables failover capability between the two iSCSI ports. Table 19 iSCSI Portal Group Configuration...
5) Edit SCSI Target Override Settings X) Return to previous menu Command, <enter> for next SCSI bus > key to toggle the current menu to the next SCSI bus. Enter Quantum TC2201E User’s Guide XXXXXXXXXXXXXX 08:56:22 : 07 : Enabled...
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• Select 4 to set the discovery delay time for SCSI devices. This is the time the TC2201E waits after a power-up or reboot before starting to discover SCSI devices. This value should be set to no less than 250ms, according to the SCSI standard for Reset-to-Selection Time.
This should be a unique ID on the bus. The default setting is 7. The user must enter a integer value in the range of 0-15 prior to saving the configuration to the TC2201E. • Select 2 to enable/disable an alternate SCSI Initiator ID.
X) Return to previous menu Following are descriptions for each of the settings: • Wide Negotiation wide SCSI bus. Normally, override settings should not be changed except when directed to do so by an authorized Quantum technician. XXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXXXXX 07/26/2005 08:56:22 Enabled...
Buffered Tape Writes Maximum Writes Outstanding Maximum Bytes Outstanding 1) Enable/Disable Buffered Tape Writes 2) Set Maximum Writes Outstanding 3) Set Maximum Bytes Outstanding X) Return to previous menu Quantum TC2201E User’s Guide XXXXXXXXXXXXXX 08:56:22 : Enabled : 1024 KB...
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Select 2 to set Maximum Writes Outstanding. This setting determines the maximum number of writes that can be buffered. Any additional writes beyond the maximum level allowed will be sent to the storage device without using buffering, but these writes may also be subsequently buffered when completion notices for earlier writes are received.
When the iSCSI Portal Groups setting is configured to use separate ports, pressing the Device Mapping Main Menu XXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXXXXX 07/26/2005 08:56:22 Enter Quantum TC2201E User’s Guide key will have no effect on this Enter key will toggle between iSCSI Port...
The screen will ask for confirmation before deleting the map. After the map has been deleted, the default map for the current port becomes the current map. Maps with names ‘Auto Assigned’ may not be removed. Add Current Map XXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXXXXX 07/26/2005 08:56:22 Quantum TC2201E User’s Guide...
X) Return to previous menu Command > Note: Map Edit Menu XXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXXXXX 07/26/2005 08:56:22 Enter the number of one of the available selections or enter ‘X’ to exit to the Device Mapping Main Menu. Quantum TC2201E User’s Guide Perform Configuration...
Select ‘X’ to return to the Map Edit Menu. Select ‘A’ to add a new entry to the map or ‘D’ to delete an already existing entry in the map. Select ‘R’ to get rid of the gaps in the map. Quantum TC2201E User’s Guide...
The user can create an empty map or use an existing map to pre-enter devices that are not yet online. To perform this operation, the user has to Device List XXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXXXXX 07/26/2005 08:56:22 State | Description 0 | TAPE | ONLINE | QUANTUM Quantum TC2201E User’s Guide Perform Configuration DLT8000 023C |...
Target ID and LUN ID for the device. Target ID must already be defined in the SCSI Configuration. Otherwise, adding a device will not be permitted. When creating a device that does not exist, it will be displayed with ‘Down’ status. Quantum TC2201E User’s Guide...
‘current’ map. Devices marked as ‘DOWN’ will not be mapped. After this operation completes, the Edit Map Entries screen will appear. When deleting multiple LUNs, the user can list the LUNs to delete in a comma or space delimited format. Quantum TC2201E User’s Guide Perform Configuration...
Initially all hosts are associated with an Auto Assigned map. The following is an example of an iSCSI host list: Clone Current Map XXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXXXXX 07/26/2005 08:56:22 Quantum TC2201E User’s Guide...
Entering a host number index opens the iSCSI Host Info Display, where the selected host can be associated with the current map. Host List Edit Display XXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXXXXX 07/26/2005 08:56:22 Initiator iSCSI Name Quantum TC2201E User’s Guide Perform Configuration...
Select ‘A’ to add a host to the list. The user will be prompted to enter the desired Host Name and iSCSI Initiator Name. Duplicate hosts won’t be added to the list. iSCSI Host Info Display XXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXXXXX 07/26/2005 08:56:22 Quantum TC2201E User’s Guide...
For example, if the domain name were “example.com”, then the reverse domain name would be “com.example”. The Quantum TC2201E does not include iSCSI Initiator software. For additional details, contact the operating system provider. Quantum TC2201E User’s Guide...
Enter to keep old information. All of the information entered by the user will be validated. The following is an example of editing a host list for an iSCSI Port: Quantum TC2201E User’s Guide...
Because the entire device list may not fit on one screen, select ‘N’ or ‘P’ to go back and forth between screens displaying more maps. Select ‘X’ to return to the ‘Device Mapping Main Menu’. Host List Edit Display XXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXXXXX 07/26/2005 08:56:22 Initiator iSCSI Name Quantum TC2201E User’s Guide Perform Configuration...
If the Activate Port Mapping Changes option is not selected, the mapping changes will not take effect unless the TC2201E is rebooted. After the TC2201E reboots, the Configuration Menu will appear.
Trace Configuration This option allows trace levels to be set. These settings should not be modified in normal operation, as performance degradation may result. There are two pages of trace levels. XXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXXXXX 07/26/2005 08:56:22 Quantum TC2201E User’s Guide Perform Configuration...
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• Select A to toggle reservation/release events logging. The default setting is Enabled. • Select U to send event configuration changes to the TC2201E now. Event logging captures over 2000 events and then starts overwriting the log when full. Note:...
This option restores the most recently saved configuration. This can be Restore Last useful when configuration changes are made, but the user wishes to Saved return to the previously saved configured state. The changes take effect Configuration after the TC2201E has rebooted. XXXXXXXXXXXXXX 12:48:42 Quantum TC2201E User’s Guide...
User configured values for the IP address, gateway, and subnet maskare retained after the TC2201E resets. Note that user names and passwords are NOT retained. Settings are not reset to factory defaults until the TC2201E is rebooted. System Utility Menu X.XX.XXXX...
X) Return to main menu Parallel SCSI Protocol Status Menu X.XX.XXXX XXXXXX 07/26/2005 1) Display SCSI Statistics 2) Display Attached SCSI Devices 3) Display SCSI Resource Status X) Return to previous menu Quantum TC2201E User’s Guide XXXXXXXXXXXXXX 08:56:22 XXXXXXXXXXXXXX 08:56:22...
Select 2) to issue discovery for the selected SCSI bus. Select 3) to issue boot discovery (includes resets and delays). Select 4) to display all local SCSI devices. Select 5) to display local devices on the specified SCSI bus. Quantum TC2201E User’s Guide System Utilities...
When this option is selected from the System Utilities menu, the Event Event Log Log Menu is displayed. Note: SCSI Resource Display XXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXXXXX 07/26/2005 08:56:22 2048 2048 2048 To get a copy of any of the event log, see Chapter 8, Using the FTP Interface. Quantum TC2201E User’s Guide...
1) Display event log 2) Clear event log X) Return to previous menu Time sysUpTime Event logging captures over 2000 events and then starts overwriting the log when full. Quantum TC2201E User’s Guide System Utilities XXXXXXXXXXXXXX 08:56:22 Message Starting Quantum iSNS Client, v1.0.
Select 1 to toggle SCSI Command Tracking ON or OFF. When toggled ON, all SCSI commands received or transmitted to or from the TC2201E are logged. When OFF, these commands are not logged. When set to ON, menu options 2 thru 4 are also available from this menu.
3) Display Trace From Last Assertion Failure 4) Clear Current Trace Buffer 5) Clear Last Assert Trace Buffer X) Return to previous menu option will not show any data. Quantum TC2201E User’s Guide Display Trace and Assertion History appendix D XXXXXXXXXXXXXX 08:56:22...
When this option is selected, a confirmation message will appear to verify the selection. If a response of Y (yes) is given to the confirmation message, current TC2201E activities will be disrupted while the unit restarts itself. The last saved configuration changes will also take effect after the TC2201E powers on again.
1 From the Main menu, select the Download a New Revision of The Firmware option to start the download procedure. 2 When you confirm you want to download, the TC2201E will start the download process. 3 Use the Transfer → Send File option in the terminal emulator utility.
When the download process is complete, the system verifies that the firmware image was successfully written to the FLASH memory and then reboots the TC2201E. Upon reboot, the TC2201E detects that there is a newly downloaded firmware image and copies that image to the boot sector of the FLASH and then boots with that image.
The TC2201E supports backup and restore of configuration settings over FTP. This allows users to maintain multiple setting configurations externally from the TC2201E and to be able to restore any of the configurations as needed. When backing up, configurations are saved from flash to a binary file.
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(ex. lcd c:\myCfg). Note: If the TC2201E is to use a static IP address, the default IP address 1.1.1.1 should be changed to an address that is appropriate for the IP network it will reside on. Note that the...
4 Specify binary mode: 5 Specify the configuration’s path and filename (.cfg file) with the put command: put <path:filename.cfg> The file will transfer and the TC2201E will reboot. The TC2201E will then be using the configuration. Note: Note: Backup/Restore Configuration Settings If the TC2201E is to use a static IP address, the default IP address 1.1.1.1 should be changed to an address that is...
FTP program will store the trace file. If the TC2201E is to use a static IP address, the default IP address 1.1.1.1 should be changed to an address that is appropriate for the IP network it will reside on. Note that the...
5 Specify the firmware’s path and filename (.dlx file) with the put command: put <path:filename.dlx> The file will transfer and the TC2201E will reboot. The TC2201E will then be using the new firmware. Note: If the TC2201E is to use a static IP address, the default IP address 1.1.1.1 should be changed to an address that is...
1 Start the Windows Registry Editor program (as shown in follows: How to Change Block The block size configured within backup applications is limited to what tape drives will support. Quantum TC2201E User’s Guide Appendix E Sizes figure 62) as...
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You can also open this program at the following location: Note: %SystemRoot%\Winnt\System32\regedt32.exe Block Size Decimal Value Hex Value: Note: 64k 17 decimal 11 hex 96k 25 decimal 19 hex 128k 33 decimal 21 hex 256k 65 decimal 41 hex 512k 129 decimal 81 hex Quantum TC2201E User’s Guide...
Figure 62 Registry Editor Procedure B: Veritas NetBackup Note: 1 Create a file called C:\Program Files\Veritas\NetBackup\db\config\SIZE_DATA_BUFFERS. The largest bock size support by NetBackup 5.1 for Windows is 128K or 131072 decimal bytes. Quantum TC2201E User’s Guide Procedure B: Veritas NetBackup...
2 Right click on one of the tape drives detected and select Properties. 3 When the Drive Properties box appears, select the Configuration tab. 4 Specify the Block Size to be tested. The default is 64k. Quantum TC2201E User’s Guide figure 63), click on the...
11.0/11.1 for Windows, the block size of tape drive can be found in: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE \SOFTWARE \ComputerAssociate\BrightStor ARCserve Backup\Base\TapeEngine\Device\Device# Note: You need to confirm the appropriate Device# from the Device Manager in Brightstor. Quantum TC2201E User’s Guide Procedure D: CA Brightstor ARCserve...
4 From the Edit Drive dialog box, select the Configuration tab. 5 Set the Media block size to the desired level. Click OK when finished. figure Default is 32KB and the maximum is 2048 KB. Note: Quantum TC2201E User’s Guide 64).
For the typical aic78xx case, it renders the following: ((17-1) * 4096) = 64k (which corresponds to 56k usable data for Data Protector) Windows provides a mechanism to support more scatter/gather elements via the Registry. Quantum TC2201E User’s Guide Procedure F: HP Data Protector...
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2 Right click on a discovered tape device and select Properties. 3 Select the Settings tab and then click on the Advanced button. 4 Select the Sizes tab and from here the block size can be modified as shown in figure 65 below. Quantum TC2201E User’s Guide...
1 Using the CommVault Resource Pack CD, navigate to the folder titled setFlushBlockSize. 2 Copy SetFlushBlockSize executable to the <Galaxy Commserver install directory>\Base directory. 3 Navigate to this program SetFlushBlockSize.exe and double click to run. Quantum TC2201E User’s Guide Procedure G: CommVault Galaxy...
All AppTypes and the appTypes installed in the CommCell. The default chunk size that galaxy uses for granular backups is 2 Gb. The size for database backups is 8. Quantum TC2201E User’s Guide figure 66) of values - 8 KB, 16...
3 Click on the Advanced tab (as shown in 4 Modify the chunk size for different application types and click OK to confirm changes. Figure 67 CommVault Galaxy (Advanced Tab) Quantum TC2201E User’s Guide Procedure G: CommVault Galaxy figure 67).
A process of identification, usually based on a username and password. A menu item. The auto-addressing option creates a mapping table using devices discovered upon powering up or resetting the TC2201E, that is not otherwise retained by the TC2201E. Quantum TC2201E User’s Guide Glossary...
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An electrical signal configuration using a pair of lines for data transfer. The advantage of differential compared to single-ended configuration is a relative high tolerance for common-mode noise and crosstalk when used with twisted pair cables. In layman’s terms, this means longer distance. Quantum TC2201E User’s Guide...
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An iSCSI term that includes iSCSI Arbitrated Loop, Switched Fabric, and Point-to-Point. During power up and self test, the TC2201E Fault LED comes on. After self test, if this LED remains on or comes on, the TC2201E has a problem with one of its components. During normal operation, this LED should be off.
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Numerical identifier A menu name. It allows for generic Fibre Channel host bus adapters to access SCSI devices attached to the TC2201E using a table which is indexed by sequential LUN values. A device (usually a host system) that requests an operation to be performed by another device known as a target (usually a peripheral).
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A table which is indexed by sequential LUN values, indicating selected BUS:TARGET:LUN devices. It is used by the TC2201E to perform Fibre Channel-to-SCSI operations by default. megabyte. (There are 8 bits in a byte.) See Management Information Base.
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TC2201E to the specified iSCSI device. For the TC2201E, online indicates that at least one adapter in the TC2201E is active and available for access. For a SCSI adapter, online indicates the SCSI adapter is active and available for access and input/output processing.
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A 16-bit fast/wide SE or Differential or LVD or 8-bit narrow single-ended physical connection between the TC2201E and the SCSI devices. Each SCSI adapter supports up to sixteen (for fast/ wide) or eight (for narrow) SCSI devices, including itself.
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A SCSI device can act as an initiator or target. For SCSI-3, each SCSI device supports up to sixteen LUNs. An opening at the back of the TC2201E providing connection between the SCSI adapter and the SCSI bus. A menu name used to show the number of SCSI devices on the bus.
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The purpose is to notify the management station of some unusual event. A status type in the FC Status Menu showing the identification of the node. A status type in the FC Status Menu showing the identification of the port. Quantum TC2201E User’s Guide Glossary...
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