Chaparral FS2620RFibre Channel-to-SCSI RouterUser’s Guide
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1-1 1IntroductionThe Chaparral FS2620R router is a Fibre Channel (FC)-to-Small Computer System Interface (SCSI) router that enables connectivity betwe
FS2620R Rack Model User’s Guide 1-2ConventionsThis Guide uses several typographical conventions to help explain how to use the router. Chaparral FS26
Chaparral FS2620R Router Benefits and Features1-3!Support for up to 128 FC initiators with up to 32 concurrently active!Six independent Ultra 160 SC
FS2620R Rack Model User’s Guide 1-4About Serverless Backup and RestoreRecent advances in data protection architectures have added the ability to back
Specifications1-5SpecificationsThe Chaparral FS2620R router is a self-contained FC-to-SCSI router in a 1U rack enclosure with an integrated power su
FS2620R Rack Model User’s Guide 1-6❒Environmental 0°C to +40°C external ambient, normal operating0°C to +61°C internal, operating An alarm sounds whe
2-1 2Installing the RouterThis chapter provides step-by-step instructions for installing the router.You must take many factors into consideration whil
FS2620R Rack Model User’s Guide 2-24 Visually inspect the router and notify your freight carrier immediately of any damage.5Record the Media Access C
Connecting the Router2-3Parts required for this procedure (shown in Figure 2-2)!Left and right mounting brackets (only left bracket shown)!Four moun
FS2620R Rack Model User’s Guide 2-4!RS-232 serial port—for configuration and management of the router.!Ethernet (10BaseT)—connects to your local area
Connecting the Router2-5To connect devices to the SCSI channels:1Be sure the router is turned off.2Turn off the SCSI devices you want to connect.3 C
FS2620R Rack Model User’s Guide 2-6Connecting to the RS-232 PortYou use the RS-232 port to update the firmware, configure, and monitor the router usi
Powering Up All Devices2-7Connecting to the Ethernet PortYou use the Ethernet (10BaseT) port to configure and manage the FS2620R. You use this confi
FS2620R Rack Model User’s Guide 2-8To make the host FC connection:1Connect the Fibre Channel cables to the router and the host computer/hub/ switch.
Powering Up All Devices2-9LK Link Host FC Link StatusGreen Solid on when FC link is connected and establishedOff when FC link is disconnected and/or
FS2620R Rack Model User’s Guide 2-10Router Default SettingsTable 2-3 below lists the router default settings. If these settings meet your needs, you
Router Default Settings2-11Installation Configuration ExamplesYou can install the router in a variety of configurations to meet your needs. The exam
FS2620R Rack Model User’s Guide 2-12!Multiple servers on a SAN (FC-AL)Figure 2-7. Multiple server configuration example!SAN with fabric (FC-SW)Figure
Router Default Settings2-13!Multiple SANs with fabric (FC-SW)Figure 2-9. SAN with fabric configuration example!Extended copy configuration—serverles
iCopyright© 2000, 2001 Chaparral Network Storage, Inc. This document covers the FS2620R.Document Number: 07-0044-002All rights reserved. No part of th
FS2620R Rack Model User’s Guide 2-14!Combination loop and switch configuration. Figure 2-11. Combination loop and switch example❒
3-1 3Configuring the RouterYou can display and change a variety of settings using the Router Administrator software. Using the Router Administrator, y
FS2620R Rack Model User’s Guide 3-22 Press Ctrl-r.The initial Chaparral FC-to-SCSI Router Administrator screen displays.3Press Enter.The System Menu
Accessing the Router Administrator Software3-3Accessing the Router Administrator Using the Ethernet PortYou can access the Router Administrator soft
FS2620R Rack Model User’s Guide 3-4The Enter Password screen displays.4Enter your password and press Enter.There is no default password, just press E
Accessing the Router Administrator Software3-5To access the Router Administrator software using the Ethernet port and the Telnet utility:1At the DOS
FS2620R Rack Model User’s Guide 3-6System Configuration ScreenOption 1 from the Network Management System Console screen displays the System Configur
Accessing the Router Administrator Software3-7Table 3-1 lists Ethernet default settings for use in the following menu items. Although this version o
FS2620R Rack Model User’s Guide 3-8This screen allows you to set the SNMP trap host, enable the traps, and read or write to the SNMP community (refer
Accessing the Router Administrator Software3-9You can now perform all of the functions described in the rest of this chapter. All steps in this chap
ii This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful int
FS2620R Rack Model User’s Guide 3-10The Menu Tree illustrates the main menu options and sub-options.Figure 3-1. Menu Tree
Changing Router Configuration3-11Changing the Screen DisplayAfter you have accessed the Router Administrator software, you can change the screen dis
FS2620R Rack Model User’s Guide 3-12Configuring the FC Host ChannelsYou can configure several settings for each FC host channel independently:!Enable
Changing Router Configuration3-13!Link speed—You should set the FC channel link speed to match your FC speed. You can set the speed to: 1GB, 2 GB, o
FS2620R Rack Model User’s Guide 3-143 Select the FC channel you want to configure and press Enter.The Enabled/Disabled screen displays with the curre
Changing Router Configuration3-155 Select the Topology that matches your configuration and press Enter:– LOOP—use this option for all configurations
FS2620R Rack Model User’s Guide 3-167 If the Loop ID screen displays, select the option or number you want to use and press Enter.The Router LUN scre
Changing Router Configuration3-179 Select Yes and press Enter to make the changes.The system confirms that the changes are made. 10Press Enter to re
FS2620R Rack Model User’s Guide 3-183 Select the SCSI channel (0-5) whose SCSI ID you want to change and press Enter.The Channel screen displays.4Sel
Changing Router Configuration3-19Setting the Date and TimeYou can set the router’s date and time.To set the router’s date:1From the System Menu, sel
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FS2620R Rack Model User’s Guide 3-20To set the router’s time:1From the System Menu, select Configuration Menu and press Enter.The Configuration Menu
Changing Router Configuration3-21Changing the Scan DelayYou can control how long the router waits before scanning its SCSI channels for devices. You
FS2620R Rack Model User’s Guide 3-22Table 3-4 shows the temperature and voltage thresholds for each alarm and what to do to resolve the problem. To e
Rebooting the Router3-23Restoring the Default SettingsYou can restore all of the router’s default settings. You may want to do this if the router is
FS2620R Rack Model User’s Guide 3-24Changing and Displaying Device InformationYou can change and display information about the devices connected to t
Changing and Displaying Device Information3-252 Select Mapping Mode press Enter.The Mapping Mode screen displays. The current setting is marked with
FS2620R Rack Model User’s Guide 3-26If you assign an FC LUN that is already in use, the FC LUNs for the two devices are swapped. For example, if devi
Changing and Displaying Device Information3-27Changing Addressing Method 1From the System Menu, select Addressing Method and press Enter.The Address
FS2620R Rack Model User’s Guide 3-28To display the devices connected to the router:1From the System Menu, select Display Devices and press Enter.The
Displaying Router Information3-292 Select Display Address Map press Enter.The Display Address Map screen displays. 3Press Esc to return to the Addre
FS2620R Rack Model User’s Guide 3-30You should check the log regularly. The event log stores the most recent 400 events. Events are numbered from 001
Displaying Router Information3-313 Press ↑ to see the previous event.You can continue to view earlier events by pressing ↑.4Press Esc to return to t
FS2620R Rack Model User’s Guide 3-32To capture the event log file:1With HyperTerminal up and running as your RS-232 interface terminal, press CTRL-E
Displaying Router Information3-33FC Speed 1G2GAutoGBIC receive statusSignal present—FC is up and runningNo signal—FC is not up and runningNode WWNFC
FS2620R Rack Model User’s Guide 3-34To display hardware information only:1From the System Menu, select Utilities Menu and press Enter.The Utilities M
Displaying Router Information3-35To display hardware and configuration information:1From anywhere in the Router Administrator software, press CTRL-E
FS2620R Rack Model User’s Guide 3-36Displaying the Router’s FC LUNYou can display the router’s FC LUN and the FC LUNs of each device connected to the
Upgrading Firmware3-37Upgrading FirmwareYou can upgrade the firmware for the controller and the Ethernet card in the router.Information regarding th
FS2620R Rack Model User’s Guide 3-385 Press Enter to reboot.6While the router reboots, hold down the space bar on your keyboard.The Flash Utility scr
Upgrading Firmware3-395 At the User prompt enter:flash6At the Password prompt enter:flash7At the FTP prompt enter:hash8At the FTP prompt enter:put [
v Contents1 IntroductionAbout this Guide ...1-1Conventions
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4-1 4TroubleshootingResolutions to common problems you may encounter are described in the following sections. This section describes troubleshooting u
FS2620R Rack Model User’s Guide 4-2Problem: The system hangs after the “All diagnostic tests passed” message or while scanning devices.Solution: Foll
Problems During Bootup4-3To restore the default configuration:1After powering on the system, hold down the space bar to prevent the system from rebo
FS2620R Rack Model User’s Guide 4-4Terminal Emulator and COM Port ProblemsProblem: Screen continuously puts out garbage characters.Solution: The like
Device SCSI Channel Problems4-5Device SCSI Channel ProblemsProblem: Not all drives connected to the router device channels are displayed during boot
FS2620R Rack Model User’s Guide 4-6Setting Up Debug LoggingThe router has a debug log that you can view by pressing CTRL-E. Pressing CTRL-E toggles y
Using the Loader Diagnostics Menu4-7Using the Loader Diagnostics MenuA set of diagnostics is run each time you boot the router. You can run each tes
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A-1 AAddress and Device MappingSCSI devices attached to the router are discovered during power on. The router defaults to AUTO mapping mode, which aut
FS2620R Rack User’s Guide viRebooting the Router ...3-23Changing
FS2620R Rack Model User’s Guide A-2Figure A-1. FS2620R device address mappingLoop ID to AL_PA MappingDuring the Fibre Channel Arbitrated Loop (FC-AL)
Loop ID to AL_PA MappingA-3Table A-1 shows how a Loop ID value maps to an AL_PA. If you set the Loop ID to SOFT, the router attempts to obtain an av
FS2620R Rack Model User’s Guide A-4❒68 6C 91 47 114 1F69 6B 92 46 115 1E70 6A 93 45 116 1D71 69 94 43 117 1B72 67 95 3C 118 1873 66 96 3A 119 1774 65
B-1 BConfiguring the Router for TCP/IPBefore you can access the Router Administrator software using the Ethernet port, you must set up your router for
FS2620R Rack Model User’s Guide B-2To use ARP to resolve addresses in Windows:1You must first place the MAC address of the router being set up into y
Simple Network Management Protocol ConfigurationB-3To discover which IP address was assigned to the router:1Follow the steps above for ARP to bind t
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C-1 CReference DocumentsStandardsX3T11/Project 755D Fibre Channel Physical and Signaling Interface (FC-PH) Specification - ANSI Standard X3.230-1994X3
FS2620R Rack Model User’s Guide C-2The exact status, revision level, and location may change as the drafts become standards and are released.Approved
G-1 Glossary“A” controller—In Active-Active mode, one controller is designated as the “A” controller and the other controller is designated as the “B”
viiC Reference DocumentsStandards ... C-1Books
G6322/G7324 User’s Guide G-2FC protocol for SCSI (FCP)—FCP defines an FC mapping layer (FC-4) that uses FC-PH services to transmit SCSI command, data
GlossaryG-3Loop address—Loop address is an FC term that indicates the unique ID of a node in FC loop topology. A loop address is sometimes referred
G6322/G7324 User’s Guide G-4SCSI port—A SCSI port is an opening at the back of a router that provides connection between the SCSI adapter and SCSI bu
I-1 Index0 light 2-91 light 2-92 light 2-93 light 2-94 light 2-95 light 2-9AAbout Network Interface screen 3-8accessing the Router Administrator softw
FS2620R Rack Model User’s Guide I-2default settings, restoring 3-23desktop, installing the router on 2-2deviceschanging addresses of 3-25, 3-27changi
I-3upgrading firmware 3-37FT light 2-8fuse, replacing 4-5Ggateway 3-6GBICs, compatible types of 2-5HHardware Information screen 3-34, 4-6hardware inf
FS2620R Rack Model User’s Guide I-4Rrack, installing the router in 2-2rebootingproblems during 4-1the router 3-23replacing the fuse 4-5resolving addr
I-5Address Mapping 3-24Alarm 3-22Change Address Map 3-26Channel 3-18Channel Configuration 3-17Configuration Menu 3-13Display Address Map 3-26, 3-29Di
FS2620R Rack Model User’s Guide I-6problems during bootup 4-1router not responding 4-5terminal emulator 4-4typographic conventions 1-2Uunpacking the
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