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Page 1 - User’s Guide

Chaparral FS2620RFibre Channel-to-SCSI RouterUser’s Guide

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Page 3 - Technical Support

Chaparral Network Storage, Inc.7420 E. Dry Creek ParkwayLongmont, CO 80503© 2000, 2001 Chaparral Network Storage, Inc.All rights reserved. Chaparral a

Page 4 - Immunity

1-1 1IntroductionThe Chaparral FS2620R router is a Fibre Channel (FC)-to-Small Computer System Interface (SCSI) router that enables connectivity betwe

Page 5 - Laser Safety

FS2620R Rack Model User’s Guide 1-2ConventionsThis Guide uses several typographical conventions to help explain how to use the router. Chaparral FS26

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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

Page 7 - Contents

FS2620R Rack Model User’s Guide 1-4About Serverless Backup and RestoreRecent advances in data protection architectures have added the ability to back

Page 8 - A Address and Device Mapping

Specifications1-5SpecificationsThe Chaparral FS2620R router is a self-contained FC-to-SCSI router in a 1U rack enclosure with an integrated power su

Page 9 - C Reference Documents

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

Page 10 - FS2620R Rack User’s Guide

2-1 2Installing the RouterThis chapter provides step-by-step instructions for installing the router.You must take many factors into consideration whil

Page 11 - Introduction

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

Page 12 - Conventions

Connecting the Router2-3Parts required for this procedure (shown in Figure 2-2)!Left and right mounting brackets (only left bracket shown)!Four moun

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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

Page 15 - Specifications

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

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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

Page 17 - Installing the Router

Powering Up All Devices2-7Connecting to the Ethernet PortYou use the Ethernet (10BaseT) port to configure and manage the FS2620R. You use this confi

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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.

Page 19 - Connecting the Router

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

Page 20 - SCSI DIFF

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

Page 21 - Connecting the Router

Router Default Settings2-11Installation Configuration ExamplesYou can install the router in a variety of configurations to meet your needs. The exam

Page 22 - Connecting to the RS-232 Port

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

Page 23 - Powering Up All Devices

Router Default Settings2-13!Multiple SANs with fabric (FC-SW)Figure 2-9. SAN with fabric configuration example!Extended copy configuration—serverles

Page 24 - Table 2-2. LED status lights

iCopyright© 2000, 2001 Chaparral Network Storage, Inc. This document covers the FS2620R.Document Number: 07-0044-002All rights reserved. No part of th

Page 25 - Powering Up All Devices

FS2620R Rack Model User’s Guide 2-14!Combination loop and switch configuration. Figure 2-11. Combination loop and switch example❒

Page 26 - Router Default Settings

3-1 3Configuring the RouterYou can display and change a variety of settings using the Router Administrator software. Using the Router Administrator, y

Page 27 - Router Default Settings

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

Page 28 - SAN with fabric (FC-SW)

Accessing the Router Administrator Software3-3Accessing the Router Administrator Using the Ethernet PortYou can access the Router Administrator soft

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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

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Accessing the Router Administrator Software3-5To access the Router Administrator software using the Ethernet port and the Telnet utility:1At the DOS

Page 31 - Configuring the Router

FS2620R Rack Model User’s Guide 3-6System Configuration ScreenOption 1 from the Network Management System Console screen displays the System Configur

Page 32 - 2 Press Ctrl-r

Accessing the Router Administrator Software3-7Table 3-1 lists Ethernet default settings for use in the following menu items. Although this version o

Page 33 - Ethernet Port

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

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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

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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

Page 36 - TCP/IP Configuration Screen

FS2620R Rack Model User’s Guide 3-10The Menu Tree illustrates the main menu options and sub-options.Figure 3-1. Menu Tree

Page 37 - SNMP Configuration Screen

Changing Router Configuration3-11Changing the Screen DisplayAfter you have accessed the Router Administrator software, you can change the screen dis

Page 38 - System Information screen

FS2620R Rack Model User’s Guide 3-12Configuring the FC Host ChannelsYou can configure several settings for each FC host channel independently:!Enable

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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

Page 40 - Figure 3-1. Menu Tree

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

Page 41 - Changing Router Configuration

Changing Router Configuration3-155 Select the Topology that matches your configuration and press Enter:– LOOP—use this option for all configurations

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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

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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

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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

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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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iii4 EN 61000-4-4—Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) - Part 4: Testing and Measurement Techniques - Section 4: Electrical Fast Transient/Burst Immuni

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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

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Changing Router Configuration3-21Changing the Scan DelayYou can control how long the router waits before scanning its SCSI channels for devices. You

Page 49 - Setting the Date and Time

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

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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

Page 51 - Changing the Scan Delay

FS2620R Rack Model User’s Guide 3-24Changing and Displaying Device InformationYou can change and display information about the devices connected to t

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Changing and Displaying Device Information3-252 Select Mapping Mode press Enter.The Mapping Mode screen displays. The current setting is marked with

Page 53 - Rebooting the Router

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

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Changing and Displaying Device Information3-27Changing Addressing Method 1From the System Menu, select Addressing Method and press Enter.The Address

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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

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Displaying Router Information3-292 Select Display Address Map press Enter.The Display Address Map screen displays. 3Press Esc to return to the Addre

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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

Page 59 - Displaying Router Information

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

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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

Page 61 - Capturing the Event Log File

Displaying Router Information3-33FC Speed 1G2GAutoGBIC receive statusSignal present—FC is up and runningNo signal—FC is not up and runningNode WWNFC

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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

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Displaying Router Information3-35To display hardware and configuration information:1From anywhere in the Router Administrator software, press CTRL-E

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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

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Upgrading Firmware3-37Upgrading FirmwareYou can upgrade the firmware for the controller and the Ethernet card in the router.Information regarding th

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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

Page 67 - Upgrading Firmware

Upgrading Firmware3-395 At the User prompt enter:flash6At the Password prompt enter:flash7At the FTP prompt enter:hash8At the FTP prompt enter:put [

Page 68 - Upgrading LAN Firmware

v Contents1 IntroductionAbout this Guide ...1-1Conventions

Page 69 - 5 At the User prompt enter:

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4-1 4TroubleshootingResolutions to common problems you may encounter are described in the following sections. This section describes troubleshooting u

Page 71 - Troubleshooting

FS2620R Rack Model User’s Guide 4-2Problem: The system hangs after the “All diagnostic tests passed” message or while scanning devices.Solution: Foll

Page 72 - Flash Utility

Problems During Bootup4-3To restore the default configuration:1After powering on the system, hold down the space bar to prevent the system from rebo

Page 73 - Problems During Bootup

FS2620R Rack Model User’s Guide 4-4Terminal Emulator and COM Port ProblemsProblem: Screen continuously puts out garbage characters.Solution: The like

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Device SCSI Channel Problems4-5Device SCSI Channel ProblemsProblem: Not all drives connected to the router device channels are displayed during boot

Page 75 - Router is Not Responding

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

Page 76 - Setting Up Debug Logging

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

Page 77 - Using the Loader Utility Menu

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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

Page 79 - Address and Device Mapping

FS2620R Rack User’s Guide viRebooting the Router ...3-23Changing

Page 80 - Loop ID to AL_PA Mapping

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)

Page 81 - Loop ID to AL_PA Mapping

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

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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

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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

Page 84 - Configuration

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

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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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FS2620R Rack Model User’s Guide B-4

Page 87 - Reference Documents

C-1 CReference DocumentsStandardsX3T11/Project 755D Fibre Channel Physical and Signaling Interface (FC-PH) Specification - ANSI Standard X3.230-1994X3

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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

Page 89 - Glossary

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”

Page 90 - G6322/G7324 User’s Guide

viiC Reference DocumentsStandards ... C-1Books

Page 91 - Glossary

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

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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

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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

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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

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FS2620R Rack Model User’s Guide I-2default settings, restoring 3-23desktop, installing the router on 2-2deviceschanging addresses of 3-25, 3-27changi

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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

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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

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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

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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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