ATTO Technology iPBridge 1500D User manual

ATTO Technology, Inc.
iPBridge 1500/1550
Installation and Operation Manual
© 2006 ATTO Technology, Inc. All rights reserved. All brand or product names are trademarks of their
respective holders. No part of this manual may be reproduced in any form or by any means without the express
written permission of ATTO Technology, Inc.
4/2006 Document Control Number: PRMA-0351-000

Contents
1 ATTO iPBridge provides storage options ........................................1
iPBridge 1500/1550 features
1.1 ATTO iPBridge 1500D ..........................................................3
Dimensions
Environment
Power
SCSI port
Ethernet port
LED indicators
Reset switch
1.2 ATTO iPBridge 1500E ..........................................................5
Dimensions
Environment
Power
Reset switch
SCSI port
Ethernet port
Serial port
LED indicators
1.3 ATTO iPBridge 1550D ..........................................................7
Dimensions
Environment
Power
SCSI port
Ethernet port
Reset switch
1.4 ATTO iPBridge 1550E ..........................................................9
Dimensions
Environment
Power
Reset switch
SCSI port
Ethernet port
Serial port
LED indicators
2 Installing the iPBridge .......................................................................11
Unpack the packing box; verify contents
Install the iPBridge
Discover the IP address
Customize your configuration
Install MS iSCSI Initiator for Windows
Install iSCSI Initiator for Mac OS X

2.1 Target management .............................................................13
Target names
Default target node
Map devices automatically
Map devices manually
Multiple target nodes
Automatically configure multiple targets
Manually configure multiple target nodes
2.2 System setup options ..........................................................19
Change mapping
Change the current user name, password
Create a read only password or user name
Performance optimization
Set up a VLAN: Virtual Local Area Network
3 Remote system monitoring ...............................................................21
4 Updating firmware .............................................................................22
Preliminary steps
Using ATTO ExpressNAV
Using FTP over GbE
5 Troubleshooting .................................................................................23
Inside out method
Check the host event log
Check the iPBridge event and trace logs
Visually inspect LEDs
Check for problems on attached devices
Check host versions
Check iPBridge product versions
Component check
Checking SCSI devices
Checking the iPBridge SCSI ports
Checking the serial port
Checking the iPBridge internal configuration
Checking iPBridge Ethernet ports
Checking the LAN/WAN
Checking the iSCSI Host Adapter or NIC
Checking the iSCSI OS driver
Checking the Operating System
Checking the applications
Performance issues
Checking SCSI devices
Checking iPBridge SCSI ports
Checking iPBridge Ethernet ports
Checking the LAN/WAN
Checking Ethernet Host Adapter or NIC
Checking the applications
Checking the host system
Checking the Operating System
Reset to factory defaults

6 ExpressNAV provides web-based interface ....................................29
Optimizing ExpressNAV in Internet Explorer
Opening an ExpressNAV session
6.1 ExpressNAV pages ..............................................................31
Status
Serial Port Configuration
Time & Date Configuration
Ethernet Port Configuration
Remote Management
SCSI Configuration
iSCSI Configuration
Automatic iSCSI Target Management
iSCSI Target Management (Manual)
Bridge Configuration
Firmware Update
Advanced CLI Configuration
Restart
Help
7 Alternative interface options ............................................................33
Use the serial port or header
Use Telnet
7.1 CLI provides ASCII-based interface ...................................35
CLI Error Messages
7.1.1 CLI commands summary .......................................37
7.1.2 General use commands .........................................39
Help
Password
ReadOnlyPassword
ReadOnlyUsername
RestoreConfiguration
SaveConfiguration
Username
VerboseMode
7.1.3 Maintenance commands ........................................41
Date
FirmwareRestart
Password
Reserve
RestoreConfiguration
SCSIPortReset
SCSIPortResetOnStartup
SNTP
SNTPServer
SpeedWrite
SpeedWriteDefault
Time
TimeZone
Username

7.1.4 Diagnostic commands ...........................................43
BridgeModel
BridgeName
ClearEventLog
DumpConfig
DumpEventLog
EventLog
Help
IdentifyBridge
Info
iSCSITargetNameDisplay
IsReserved
Ping
RMON
RouteDisplay
SCSIPortList
SCSITargets
SerialNumber
SNMPDumpMIB
SNMPExtendedTraps
SNMPTrapAddress
SNMPTraps
TailEventLog
7.1.5 SCSI configuration commands .............................45
SCSIInitID
SCSIPortBusSpeed
SCSIPortList
SCSIPortReset
SCSIPortResetOnStartup
SCSIPortSelTimeout
SCSIPortSyncTransfer
SCSIPortTermination
SCSIPortWideTransfer
SCSITargetLUNs
SCSITargets
SpeedWrite
SpeedWriteDefault
VirtualDriveResponse
7.1.6 Serial port configuration commands ....................47
SerialPortBaudRate
SerialPortEcho

7.1.7 Ethernet commands ...............................................49
DPMTU
EthernetSpeed
Exit
IPAddress
IPDHCP
IPGateway
IPSubnetMask
iSCSIWANIPAddress
Password
Ping
ReadOnlyPassword
ReadOnlyUsername
RMON
Username
VLAN
7.1.8 iSCSI commands ....................................................51
iSCSIAlias
iSCSIChap
iSCSIChapSecret
iSCSIIntiators
iSCSIPortNumber
iSCSITarget
iSCSITargetNameDisplay
iSCSIWANIPAddress
iSNSLoginControl
iSNSServer
7.1.9 Target management commands ...........................53
AccessControl
AccessEntry
AutoMap
AutoMapOnBoot
AutoMapOnBootDelay
DeleteAllMaps
iSCSITarget
iSCSITargetNameDisplay
Route
RouteDisplay
SCSIInitID
SCSITargets
VLAN
Appendix A ATTO iPBridge, FibreBridge family .................................i
iPBridge
FibreBridge
Appendix B Cabling ...............................................................................iii
SCSI cabling
Cable types
Examples
Connecting SCSI devices to SCSI ports
Ethernet connections

Appendix C Glossary .............................................................................v
Appendix D Safety standards and compliances .................................vi
Appendix E ATTO accessories .............................................................viii
Appendix F Contact ATTO Technology, Inc. .......................................ix

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ATTO Technology Inc. iPBridge Installation and Operation Manual
1 ATTO iPBridge provides storage options
The ATTO bridge family of products provides GbE-to-SCSI or Fibre Channel-to-SCSI bridges available
as embeddable boards, stand alone enclosures that can be fitted for rackmount integration, or desktop
units, depending on the model and your needs.
The ATTO iPBridge and ATTO FibreBridge
family of products share common configuration
options and functions to provide the most
versatile connectivity options available. Each
product has been engineered to address specific
customer needs. New capabilities are integrated
into products throughout the family as much as
possible, requiring only an upgrade of firmware to
incorporate them into your SAN (Storage Area
Network) or NAS (Network Attached Storage).
The ATTO iPBridge 1500/1550 is a cost-effective
way of expanding your existing storage capacity
without sacrificing performance. The ATTO
iPBridge 1500/1550 is ideally suited to the SME
or for corporate IT departments seeking to expand
storage requirements with minimal disruption
while making existing SCSI equipment accessible
over an Ethernet network to all network users.
To make sure you have the most up-to-date
version of the firmware, visit the ATTO
Technology website, www.attotech.com .
iPBridge 1500/1550 features
• One independent Gigabit Ethernet port and one
independent Ultra 160 SCSI port
• ATTO ExpressNAV
TM
, integrated web server for
configuration, upgrades, monitoring and
management
• Available as a desktop or embedded form factor
• Inband LAN-based monitoring and management
• Command Line Interface (CLI) for configuration
and management
• RS-232 serial port with RJ11 connector
• Diagnostic capabilities
• Support for manual and auto LUN mapping
• intelligent Bridging Architecture
TM
for optimized
performance
• Near wire speed sustained throughput
• Virtual Device Architecture for features such as
hardware RAID and Virtual Tape
• Ideal solution for connecting high performance
tape and disk devices to an IP Storage Area
Network (SAN)

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Overview
SCSI Tape Library
ATTO iPBridge 2700
4-Gb FC Switch
Possible storage
configurations
Ethernet
Fibre Channel
SCSI
embedded
ATTO iPBridge
1500/1550/2500
ATTO FibreBridge 2400
SCSI Tape Library
ATTO FibreBridge
FC model SCSI model
ATTO Diamond Storage Array
Fibre Channel Hub
ATTO Celerity FC
storage adapter
GbE network
GbE Switch
ATTO ExpressPCI
SCSI storage adapter
ATTO
iPBridge
1550D
SCSI Tape Library

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ATTO Technology Inc. iPBridge Installation and Operation Manual
1.1 ATTO iPBridge 1500D
The ATTO iPBridge 1500D is a 1-Gigabit Ethernet to SCSI embeddable bridge for midrange
performance, cost effective solutions in SMB/SME environments.
The iPBridge 1500D includes a single Ethernet
port which may be used for either data transfer or
configuration, a serial management port and a
SCSI port.
Dimensions
Width: 7.5 inches wide
Depth: 5.0 inches long
Height: 1.76 inches
Environment
Operating Temperature: 0-70° C external
Ambient air should not exceed 40°C.
Humidity: 10-90% non-condensing
Recommended airflow: 11 cubic feet per minute.
Power
Plug in the 12 volt, 20 Watt wall mount adapter to
the back of the unit, then into an appropriate
power source (100-240 VAC input, 50/60 Hz).
The power source must be connected to a
protective earth ground and comply with local
electrical codes. Improper grounding may result
in an electrical shock or damage to the unit.
Input voltage: 12.0V DC +10%
SCSI port
The SCSI port on the iPBridge 1500D connects
storage devices into the Storage Area Network
(SAN). The port is an Ultra 3 LVD/SE SCSI bus
with 68-pin “P” interface: 160 MB/sec. maximum
throughput, downward compatible with all forms
of single-ended SCSI.
The iPBridge supports SCSI devices including
hard disk drives, tape drives, RAID controllers,
DVD and CD libraries.
Ethernet port
The 10/100/1000 GbE RJ45 Ethernet port uses
the Intel 8254x family gigabit Ethernet chipset to
support Telnet-based data transfer and
management through an ASCII-based command
line interface or ATTO ExpressNAV, a browser-
based interface.
GbE cables must be at least CAT-5E certified for
1000 Mb/sec. use.
LED indicators
Activity: A green LED on the top of the iPBridge
blinks to show the unit is ready and to identify the
iPBridge when the CLI command
IdentifyBridge
is enabled. It goes dark when
there is SCSI activity.
SCSI Activity: the SCSI bus has an LED which is
lit when the iPBridge is ready and goes dark when
there is SCSI activity.
Reset switch
A manual reset switch is mounted on the back of
the iPBridge to restore factory defaults.
SCSI ID LED

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Installation: ATTO iPBridge 1500D
Exhibit 1.1-1 iPBridge 1500D back panel
air vents power
connector
Power
LED
SCSI port
activity LED
Ethernet
speed LED
Ethernet
activity LED

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1.2 ATTO iPBridge 1500E
The ATTO iPBridge 1500E is a 1-Gigabit Ethernet to SCSI embeddable bridge for midrange
performance, cost effective solutions in SMB/SME environments.
The iPBridge 1500E includes a single Ethernet
port which may be used for either data transfer or
configuration, a serial management port and a
SCSI port.
Dimensions
Length: 6.4 inches
Width: 4.4 inches
Height of the tallest component: .536 inches
Environment
Operating Temperature: 5-40° C external
Ambient air should not exceed 40°C.
Humidity: 10-90% non-condensing
Recommended airflow: 11 cubic feet per minute
Power
The iPBridge1500E board may be powered from
a 4-pin connector.
Input voltage: 12V DC ±10% derived from a 4-
pin connection.
Power draw: 12V, 1.7 amps
Reset switch
A manual reset switch is mounted on the board
near the serial port.
SCSI port
The SCSI port on the iPBridge 1500E connects
storage devices into the Storage Area Network
(SAN). The port is an Ultra 3 LVD/SE SCSI bus
with 68-pin “P” interface: 160 MB/sec. maximum
throughput, downward compatible with all forms
of single-ended SCSI.
The iPBridge supports SCSI devices including
hard disk drives, tape drives RAID controllers,
DVD, MO and CD libraries.
Ethernet port
The 10/100/1000 GbE RJ45 Ethernet port uses the
Intel 8254x family gigabit Ethernet chipset to
support Telnet-based data transfer and
management through a an ASCII-based command
line interface or ATTO ExpressNAV, a browser-
based interface.
GbE cables must be at least CAT-5E certified for
1000 Mb/sec. use.
Serial port
The RS-232 serial port provides support for
remote monitoring and management through a
command line interface. It is set at the factory at
115,200 bps.
LED indicators
Activity: A green LED in the middle of the
iPBridge blinks to show the unit is ready and to
identify the iPBridge when the CLI command
IdentifyBridge is enabled. It goes dark when
there is SCSI activity.
SCSI Activity: the SCSI bus has an LED which is
lit when the iPBridge is ready and goes dark when
there is SCSI activity.
4- pin power connector pin outs
Pin Description
1 12 volt input
2Ground
3Ground
4 No connect
Pin outs of the RJ11
connector, part
number CBL-0911-001
Pin Description
2TXD
3 Ground
4RXD
5 Ground

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Installation: ATTO iPBridge 1500E
Exhibit 1.2-1 iPBridge 1500E board layout
Exhibit 1.2-2 iPBridge 1500E board profile and dimensions
Mounting hole
Mounting hole
Mounting hole
Mounting hole
Mounting hole
SCSI port
Ethernet port
SCSI Activity LED
Reset
Serial port
4-pin
power
connector
SCSI Activity
LED
Fault LED SCSI Activity
LED
pin 1
.3 4 3
.5 3 6
.3 1 3
Long Board Edge
Ethernet Port SCSI Port Power
.3 3 1
.2 7 6 Short Board Edge
Ethernet PortRJ-11 Port-11 Port
.3 4 3
.5 3 6
.3 1 3
.3 4 3
.5 3 6
.3 1 3
Long Board Edge
Ethernet Port SCSI Port Power
.3 3 1
.2 7 6 Short Board Edge
Ethernet PortRJ-11 Port-11 Port
.3 3 1
.2 7 6
.3 3 1
.2 7 6 Short Board Edge
Ethernet PortRJ-11 Port-11 PortRJ-11 Port-11 Port

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1.3 ATTO iPBridge 1550D
The ATTO iPBridge 1550D is a 1-Gigabit Ethernet to Ultra 160 SCSI embeddable bridge for high
performance, cost effective solutions in SMB/SME environments.
Dimensions
Width: 7.5 inches wide
Depth: 5.0 inches long
Height: 1.76 inches
Environment
Operating Temperature: 0-70° C external
Ambient air should not exceed 40°C.
Humidity: 10-90% non-condensing
Power
The iPBridge 1550D uses a 12 volt power brick
connected to an appropriate power source. The
power source must be connected to a protective
earth ground and comply with local electrical
codes. Improper grounding may result in an
electrical shock or damage to the unit.
Input voltage: [email protected]
100-240 VAC, 0.5A@100v, 47-63 Hz
SCSI port
The SCSI port on the iPBridge 1550D connects
storage devices into the Storage Area Network
(SAN). The port is an Ultra 160 LVD/SE SCSI
bus with 68-pin “P” interface; downward
compatible with all forms of low voltage
differential and single-ended SCSI.
The iPBridge supports SCSI devices including
hard disk drives, tape drives, RAID controllers,
DVD and CD libraries.
Ethernet port
The 100/1000 GbE RJ45 Ethernet port uses the
Intel 8254x family gigabit Ethernet chipset to
support iSCSI data transfer and inbound
management through an ASCII-based command
line interface or ATTO ExpressNAV, a browser-
based interface.
GbE cables must be at least CAT-5E certified for
1000 Mb/sec. use.
LED indicators
Ready/SCSI Port Activity: a green LED on the
top and on the back of the iPBridge lights solid
green to indicate Ready and blinks to show SCSI
activity and to identify the unit when commanded
by software.
Ethernet port: two LEDs are integrated into the
Ethernet connector. One lights solid green to
denote a complete link and blinks green to show
activity. A bicolor green/yellow LED lights
yellow to indicate 1 Gb/sec. transmission speed
and lights green to show 100 Mb/sec. speed.
Reset switch
A manual reset switch is mounted on the back of
the iPBridge to restore factory defaults.

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Installation: ATTO iPBridge 1550D
Exhibit 1.3-1 iPBridge 1550D back panel
air vents power connector
Power
LED
Ready/SCSI
port activity
LED
Ethernet port
Activity
LED
Speed
LED Reset switch
Serial
port
SCSI port

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1.4 ATTO iPBridge 1550E
The iPBridge 1550E includes a single Ethernet port which may be used for either data transfer or
configuration, a serial management port and a SCSI port.
Dimensions
Length: 6.4 inches
Width: 4.4 inches
Height of the tallest component: .536 inches
Environment
Operating Temperature: 5-40° C external
Ambient air should not exceed 40°C.
Humidity: 10-90% non-condensing
Recommended airflow: 11 cubic feet per minute
Power
The iP1550E board may be powered from a 4-pin
connector.
Input voltage: 12V DC ±10% derived from a 4-
pin connection.
Power draw: 12V, 1.7 amps
Reset switch
A manual reset switch is mounted on the board
near the serial port.
SCSI port
The SCSI port on the iPBridge 1550E connects
storage devices into the Storage Area Network
(SAN). The port is an Ultra 3 LVD/SE SCSI bus
with 68-pin “P” interface: 160 MB/sec. maximum
throughput, downward compatible with all forms
of single-ended SCSI.
The iPBridge supports SCSI devices including
hard disk drives, tape drives, RAID controllers,
DVD, MO and CD libraries.
Ethernet port
The 10/100/1000 GbE RJ45 Ethernet port uses the
Intel 8254x family gigabit Ethernet chipset to
support Telnet-based data transfer and
management through a an ASCII-based command
line interface or ATTO ExpressNAV, a browser-
based interface.
GbE cables must be at least CAT-5E certified for
1000 Mb/sec. use.
Serial port
The RS-232 serial port provides support for
remote monitoring and management through a
command line interface. It is set at the factory at
115,200 bps.
LED indicators
Activity: A green LED in the middle of the
iPBridge blinks to show the unit is ready and to
identify the iPBridge when the CLI command
IdentifyBridge is enabled. It goes dark when
there is SCSI activity.
SCSI Activity: the SCSI bus has an LED which is
lit when the iPBridge is ready and goes dark when
there is SCSI activity.
4- pin power connector pin outs
Pin Description
1 12 volt input
2Ground
3Ground
4 No connect
Pin outs of the RJ11
connector, part
number CBL-0911-001
Pin Description
2TXD
3 Ground
4RXD
5 Ground

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Exhibit 1.4-1 iPBridge 1550E board layout
Exhibit 1.4-2 iPBridge 1550E board profile and dimensions
Mounting hole
Mounting hole
Mounting hole
Mounting hole
Mounting hole
SCSI port
Ethernet port
SCSI Activity LED
Reset
Serial port
4-pin
power
connector
SCSI Activity
LED
Fault LED SCSI Activity
LED
pin 1
.3 4 3
.5 3 6
.3 1 3
Long Board Edge
Ethernet Port SCSI Port Power
.3 3 1
.2 7 6 Short Board Edge
Ethernet PortRJ-11 Port-11 Port
.3 4 3
.5 3 6
.3 1 3
.3 4 3
.5 3 6
.3 1 3
Long Board Edge
Ethernet Port SCSI Port Power
.3 3 1
.2 7 6 Short Board Edge
Ethernet PortRJ-11 Port-11 Port
.3 3 1
.2 7 6
.3 3 1
.2 7 6 Short Board Edge
Ethernet PortRJ-11 Port-11 PortRJ-11 Port-11 Port

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2 Installing the iPBridge
If you have not already completed the instructions on the Quick Start page packed with your iPBridge,
use the following instructions to install the iPBridge.
Unpack the packing box; verify contents
• The iPBridge
Note the serial number of your iPBridge,
located on the bottom of the unit, for later use:
____________________________________
• Power cord
• Power brick
• CD which includes the Installation and Operation
Manual, ATTO QuickNAV and ATTO iPBridge
drivers.
Install the iPBridge
1 Place the iPBridge 1500/1550D model on a
stable flat surface; place the iPBridge
1500/1550E in the target device using the
mounting holes as seen in iPBridge 1500E
board layout on page 6 or iPBridge 1550E
board layout on page 10.
2 Connect SCSI devices to the iPBridge using the
proper SCSI cables. For details refer to Cabling
on page iii of the Appendix.
3 Power up the SCSI devices. Proper termination
is required.
4 Connect the iPBridge Ethernet port to your
network using at least Cat5e cable. For details
refer to Cabling on page iii of the Appendix.
Note
You must power up attached devices before
adding power to the iPBridge.
5 Connect the AC power cord from the iPBridge
to the proper AC source outlet, connect the AC
power cord to the power brick and connect the
brick to the iPBridge.
6 Wait up to two minutes for the iPBridge Ready
LED to light indicating the bridge has completed
its power-on self test sequence.
Discover the IP address
Ensure the following are in place:
• The computer you are using to install and the
iPBridge must be on the same subnet.
• The switch(es) must allow UDP broadcast
messages to be passed through.
• No router is in place between the computer
and the iPBridge.
• If you are managing your iSCSI system
across a WAN and your system uses a
firewall, be sure that the following ports are
open and available:
If you are using the TCP protocol
• telnet (port 23)
• http (port 80)
• ftp (ports 20 and 21)
• iSCSI (port 3260)
• iSNS (port 3705)
If you are using the UDP protocol
• ntp (port 123)
Note
The iPBridge is initially configured with DHCP
enabled. It is best if you have access to a
DHCP server.
1 From the CD supplied with your iPBridge, run
the QuickNav Utility QuickNAV-windows.exe
for Windows®or QuickNAV-Mac for Mac® OS
X.
2 Locate the iPBridge serial number.
3 Highlight the serial number.
4 Click Next.
If a DHCP server is available on your network,
an address is assigned automatically by the
server. Note the assigned address:
_____________________________________
If you do not have a DHCP server, get an
IPaddress and subnet mask from your network
administrator, type it into the area provided, and
select Next.
If you do not wish to continue with optional
configurations as described in the following
chapters, click Finish.
Customize your configuration
Devices are mapped automatically when power is
applied to the iPBridge 1500/1550. Default
settings and the automatic mapping are
appropriate for most systems.