ATTO Technology FibreBridge 7500 User manual

ATTO FibreBridge
™
Installation and Operation Manual
ATTO FibreBridge 7500
16-Gigabit Fibre Channel to 12-Gigabit SAS Storage Controller

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Contents
1.0 ATTO FibreBridge Overview ..................................................................................1
ATTO FibreBridge 7500 features, benefits
1.1 ATTO FibreBridge 7500 ..........................................................................................2
Dimensions
Cooling and airflow
Power
Fibre Channel ports
SAS/SATA ports
Management ports
LED indicators
2.0 Install the FibreBridge ...........................................................................................4
Unpack the packing box; verify contents
Install the FibreBridge
Discover the IP address
Internet Explorer setup
Begin initial configuration
Begin initial configuration
Installation and Removal of Power Supply Modules
3.0 Configure the FibreBridge ....................................................................................7
Preliminary steps
Port configurations
Modify passwords
3.1 Map Devices .............................................................................................................8
FibreBridge mapping
SAS/SATA device mapping
RAID device mapping
Drive Map Director™
AutoMap devices
3.2 Remote Monitoring, Management ........................................................................10
SNMP-based monitoring
Email messages provide error notification
4.0 Update Firmware....................................................................................................13
Using ExpressNAV
Using FTP
Using the zModem command
5.0 Interface Options.....................................................................................................14
Using ExpressNAV System Manager
Opening an ExpressNAV session
Optimizing ExpressNAV in Internet Explorer
Using the serial port
Using Telnet
Appendix A Cabling .......................................................................................................i
SAS/SATA connections

Fibre Channel connections
Serial port connections
Ethernet connections
Appendix B CLI Provides ASCII-based Interface .......................................................ii
CLI error messages
CLI summary reference
Command explanations
Appendix C Standards and Compliances ................................................................xvi
Regulatory Notices
FCC Notices (US only)
Compliance with ICES-003
Compliance with EN Regulations
Appendix D Warranty Information ............................................................................xiv
ATTO Technology, Inc. limited warranty

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1.0 ATTO FibreBridge Overview
The ATTO FibreBridge™ 7500 is a storage controller that connects multiple shelves of SAS and SATA JBOD
storage and virtualizes it to a Fibre Channel SAN Connection.
The ATTO FibreBridge 7500 allows IT departments to
architect storage systems with the flexibility to use
standard interface off-the-shelf storage hardware with
increased bandwidth and low latency levels which
improve performance and response. As a Data Center
building block, the 7500 allows IT managers to
architect their storage solution on their terms, avoiding
vendor lock-in with modularity at each layer. The 7500
is used to aggregate and virtualize storage on a SAN
(Storage Area Network) and has undergone
qualifications with industry leading storage and SAN
infrastructure products. The 7500 is easily integrated
into IT infrastructures, providing lower operational
costs with tools like a PCIe Analyzer, Drive Map
Director™ and ExpressNAV™.
ATTO FibreBridge 7500 features, benefits
The ATTO FibreBridge 7500 is a 16-Gigabit Fibre
Channel to 12-Gigabit SAS bridge configured with two
independent 16Gb Fibre Channel ports and four 12Gb
x4 SAS connectors.
Designed to integrate industry-leading performance
and SAN capabilities into the future generation of
storage solutions, the FibreBridge 7500 uses a high-
performance architecture suited for OEMs looking to
incorporate SAS or SATA disk storage devices in their
Fibre Channel SAN.
• Two independent 16Gb Fibre Channel ports
which auto-negotiate to 4Gb, 8Gb or 16Gb Fibre
Channel
• SFP+ Fibre Channel modules included
• Single or Dual Power Supplies
• Full support for FC-AL, FC-AL2, FC-FLA, FC-
FS, FCP-3, PLDA
• Support for private loop, public loop, point-to-
point or fabric point-to-point
• Support for direct connect to F-port switches
• Four independent 12Gb SAS/SATA x4 mini-
SAS HD connectors which auto-negotiate to
3Gb, 6Gb or 12Gb
• Automatic LUN Mapping
• Patented Drive Map Director™ reduces
operating expense by auto-configuring storage
• 2500 MB/s throughput for 1 MB transfers
• 500,000 IOPS for 4KB read transfers and
400,000 IOPS for 4KB write transfers
• ExpressNAV™ integrated management console
for remote configuration, management and
diagnostic capabilities
•
Supports SAS and SATA hard disk drives

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1.1 ATTO FibreBridge 7500
The ATTO FibreBridge 7500 is a high-performance storage controller which adds 16-Gigabit Fibre Channel
connectivity to 12-Gigabit SAS or SATA storage devices.
The FibreBridge 7500 is available in an industry-
standard 1U form factor for easy integration into racks.
Dimensions
Width: 17 inches
Length: 11 inches
Height: 1.7 inches (1U)
Weight: approximately 10 pounds
Cooling and airflow
Operating temperature: 5-40 °C external
Humidity: 10-90% non-condensing
Air enters from the front and is exhausted out the
connector side. Ambient air near the inlets should not
exceed 40°C. The unit automatically stops operation if
the temperature goes beyond this threshold.
CAUTIONCAUTION
Do not block the enclosure’s vents. The
FibreBridge does not allow data transfer if
overheating occurs.
Power
The 7500 features two hot swappable power supplies
and can be operated with only a single power supply
inserted. Each power supply has a standard IEC320
power receptacle and cooling fan. The power
requirements of the ATTO FibreBridge 7500 plus the
power draw of other equipment in the rack must not
overload the supply circuit and or wiring of this rack.
Input voltage: 100-240; VAC 1A; 50/60Hz.
Fibre Channel ports
The dual independent 16Gb/s Fibre Channel ports
connect the FastStream 7500 to Fibre Channel hosts
using optical SFP+ connectors and multimode fiber
optic cable. Make sure all cables are anchored
securely at both ends with the proper connectors.
SAS/SATA ports
The four (x4) 12Gb/s SAS/SATA connectors connect
storage devices into the Storage Area Network (SAN)
using mini-SAS HD cable plug connectors.
Management ports
Management is provided using the dual
100/1000BASE-T Ethernet ports accessible from two
right angle RJ-45 connectors, or the RS-232 serial
header console port accessible from the serial RJ-45
connector.
LED indicators
LED indicators can be viewed from the connector side
and the front side of the FibreBridge 7500.
LEDs on the connector side are:
Power Supplies: One LED for each supply. Blue
indicates on and ready, while blinking Red indicates an
unplugged or failed supply.
Ready/Alert: On one shared LED a lit green means
ready, yellow indicates an alert condition.
Ethernet port connectors: A green LED embedded
in each Ethernet port connector indicates Link/Activity,
where green solid indicates link, blinking indicates
activity and OFF means no link is present. A second
green LED embedded in each Ethernet port connector
indicates connection speed, where green solid
indicates either a 100MbE or 1000MbE connection.
Fibre Channel port: A lit green LED indicates link,
and OFF means no link. FC Port LEDs are located
next to the SFP connectors.
SAS/SATA device: SAS LEDs are located below the
mini-SAS HD connector. A lit green LED indicates a
link has been established on at least one PHY, and
OFF means there are no links.

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LEDs on the faceplate are:
Power Supplies: One LED for each supply. Green
indicates on and ready while amber indicates an
unplugged or failed supply.
Note
If both power supplies are on and both LEDs
are yellow at the same time, this indicates a
bad status connection. Status harnesses may
not be connected.
Power: A lit green LED indicates power has been
turned ON to the bridge.
Ready: A lit green LED indicates ready and OFF to
show not ready.
Alert: A lit yellow LED indicates an alert condition.
Fibre Channel Port Activity: A lit green FC port
activity LED indicates FC traffic on the port, and OFF
indicates no port activity.
Fibre Channel Port Speed: A bi-color FC port speed
LED is lit as follows: Yellow = 16Gb/s, Green = 8Gb/s,
and OFF = 4Gb/s.
SAS/SATA Device Activity: A lit green LED for each
SAS connector indicates port activity on at least one
PHY in the connector, and OFF means no port activity.
Exhibit 1.1-1 7500 Connectors, LEDs and power receptacle on the connector side.
Exhibit 1.1-2 7500 LEDs on the faceplate.

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2.0 Install the FibreBridge
If you have not already completed the instructions on the Quick Start page packed with your FibreBridge, use the
following instructions to install the FibreBridge.
Unpack the packing box; verify contents
• The FibreBridge. Note the serial number of your
FibreBridge unit: ________________________
• Power cords
• “L” brackets for mounting in a 19” rack
• Ethernet cable
• RS-232 cable
Install the FibreBridge
1 Place the FibreBridge on a stable flat surface or
install it into a standard rack.
2 If installing into a rack, attach the brackets to
both sides of the FibreBridge enclosure. Then
install the FibreBridge assembly horizontally
within the rack so it does not reduce the air flow
within the rack.
3 Connect the host computer by connecting the
cable to FC port 1 or 2.
4 Connect target devices by connecting SAS
cables to SAS connector A, B, C or D.
5 Power up the target devices.
6 Connect the Ethernet port to your network.
7 Connect the AC power cords from the
FibreBridge to the proper AC source outlets.
Note
Power is automatically supplied to the 7500
when plugged into an AC outlet.
CAUTIONCAUTION
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. Also, be aware that this unit is
powered on once a power source is
connected. Make sure the power supply
module is fully inserted before applying
power. Failure to do so may cause injury or
damage the unit.
If you are using a rack:
a. Properly ground the FibreBridge to the rack
equipment. The earth ground connection
must be maintained.
b. The power requirements plus the power
draw of the other equipment in the rack
must not overload the supply circuit and/or
wiring of the rack.
8 Wait for the FibreBridge Ready LED to light,
indicating that the FibreBridge has completed
its power-on self test sequence.
Discover the IP address
Note
The FibreBridge is initially configured with
DHCP enabled. It is best if you have access to
a DHCP server.
1 Power on your system and log in as a user with
proper administrative privileges from the
computer attached to the FibreBridge Ethernet
port on the same domain.
2 Go to www.attotech.com.
3Select Downloads from the Support menu.
4 Register or log in if previously registered.
5Select Storage Controllers from the product
list.
6 Select your model.
7 From the table, find your Operating System.
8 Click on the entry for the QuickNAV utility.
9 Select a download destination and allow the
download to complete. Double-click the
downloaded QuickNAV file to install onto your
operating system.
10 Locate the FibreBridge with the serial number
recorded earlier.
11 Highlight the serial number.
12 Click Next.
If a DHCP server is available on your network,
an address is assigned automatically by the
server. Note the assigned address:
_____________________________________

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If you do not have a DHCP server, get an IP
address and subnet mask from your network
administrator, type it into the area provided, and
click on Next.
13 Click on Launch Browser.
Your browser points to the ATTO ExpressNAV
splash screen. If you use Internet Explorer as a
browser, you may continue on to the optional
Internet Explorer setup below. If not, continue on
to
Begin initial configuration .
Internet Explorer setup
1 Open your browser
2 Go to the browser toolbar and select Tools.
3Select Internet Options.
4 In the Internet Options screen, select the
Security tab.
5 Click on the Trusted Sites icon.
6 Click on the Sites button.
7 Uncheck the Require server verification
check box.
8 In the text box Add this web site to the zone,
add the IP address of the appliance. You may
use wild cards.
9 Click Close.
10 At the bottom of the Internet Options dialog,
click OK.
Begin initial configuration
1 The ExpressNAV interface welcome screen
appears. Click on Enter Here.
2 Type in the user name and password.
Note
The default values are user name root and
password
Password . The user name is case
insensitive and the password is case
sensitive.It is best practice to change the
default user name and password. Refer to
Modify passwords on page 7.
3 The ExpressNAV FibreBridge status page
appears. Continue to
Map Devices on page 8.
Exhibit 2.0-1 Brackets to install the FibreBridge
7500 into a rack.
Exhibit 2.0-2 Brackets to install the FibreBridge
7500 into a rack.
Exhibit 2.0-3 FibreBridge 7500, LEDs, power receptacle and ports

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Installation and Removal of Power Supply
Modules
1 To remove a power supply module, first remove
the power cord.
2 Press the side latch inward and pull out on the
handle
Exhibit 2.0-4
3 To install a power module, insert module until
you hear the latch click.
Note
Handle and latch should be on top.
4 Install power cord.
CAUTIONCAUTION
Remove the power source before removing
the power supply module. Failure to do so
may cause injury or damage the unit.