ATTO Technology 1550D operation manual Check the iPBridge Ethernet port, Check the LAN/WAN

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Check the iPBridge Ethernet port

1Check Ethernet cable integrity. Check the cables for solid connections. Cat5 cable can cause connection issues with Gigabit Ethernet. Cat6 cable is the best cabling for the iPBridge.

2Verify the IP address, subnet mask, and gateway are properly set on each data port on the iPBridge for your network environment. Refer to Installation on page 5.

3Verify that the Ethernet speed is set to auto: invoke the get EthernetSpeed all command, check the Ethernet page of the ATTO ExpressNAV interface, or check the LED link lights to determine if the Ethernet speed is correct.

4Determine if the iPBridge is set to get its IP information from a DHCP server. If so, verify that the DHCP server has available IP addresses. Refer to Installation on page 5.

5Verify that each used Ethernet port on the iPBridge can be pinged from the desired host. Refer to Ping on page ix of the Appendix.

If the host cannot ping the iPBridge port and the iPBridge port is properly configured, continue to the Local Area Network/Wide Area Network section, Check the LAN/WAN on page 19.

Verify that each port on the iPBridge can ping each desired host. Refer to Ping on page ix of the Appendix. If the iPBridge cannot ping the host, continue to Check the LAN/WAN on page 19.

6If using DHCP, verify that the DHCP server is assigning the correct IP information to the host.

7Some older switches/hosts cannot auto negotiate between the iPBridge and the switch/host at the desired speed. You may have to force the host/switch or the iPBridge to the desired speed.

8Verify that the host is logging into the iPBridge correctly by viewing the Connections page and determining if there a “session open” status.

9Verify that you are using the correct log in procedure for your initiator. For example: When connecting using the Adaptec initiator, the log on screen requests the iPBridge iqn (iSCSI qualified name). If left blank, Adaptec cannot log in. Enter “iSCSI” into this field for auto iqn discovery.

When changing any setting on the iPBridge the configuration must be saved by using either the

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saveConfiguration CLI command or through the ATTO ExpressNAV interface.

Check the LAN/WAN

1Verify that the switch/switches are segmented properly so that hosts and the iPBridge have access to each other.

2If there are routers involved in the setup, make sure the IP addresses and/or MAC addresses of the iPBridge are allowed through the router.

3Verify that the switch can see the iPBridge on the port(s) in question. Refer to your switch vendor’s guide for more information.

Check the iSCSI Host Adapter or NIC iSCSI host adapters appear as a type of Storage Controller to the host OS, not as a standard NIC. These adapters usually have hardware acceleration to offload the TCP processing from the host. Configuration of these adapters is usually done through the vendor’s own utility and not through the OS itself.

NICs come in two types: accelerated and un- accelerated. Accelerated NICs use some hardware to offload some of the TCP processing from the host. Un-accelerated NICs make the OS do all TCP processing.

To check the iSCSI host adapter or NIC

1Check cable integrity. Check the cables for solid connections. Make sure they are plugged in properly. Inspect cable ends for broken clips and improper wiring.

2Verify that the iSCSI host adapter or NIC is configured with the correct IP information.

3If using DHCP, verify that the DHCP server is assigning the correct IP information to the host.

4Verify that the hosts are running the recommended driver and firmware level for the iSCSI host adapter or NIC vendor.

5Verify that the hosts and the iPBridge are using the same port number to communicate via iSCSI. The default port number for the iPBridge is 3260.

6Make sure the host adapter/NIC is configured to log into the iPBridge. Some iSCSI host adapters do not re-login upon reboot or unplug/replug event without marking a check box.

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Contents IPBridge 1550D Atto Technology, Inc Contents Appendix C Safety standards and compliances Xiv Updating firmwareInterface options Appendix a CablingPage Features Atto iPBridge provides storage optionsExhibit 1.0-1 Possible storage solutions using the iPBridge Physical components Exhibit 1.1-1 iPBridge 1550D back panel Installation Unpacking the packing box verifying contentsInstalling the iPBridge Installing Windows driversInstalling MS iSCSI Initiator for Windows Beginning initial configurationSelect Internet Options Uncheck the Require server verification check boxConfigure the iPBridge Preliminary stepsExpressWizard Page Default target node Automatically configure a single targetTarget management Target namesAutomatically configure multiple targets Manually configure multiple target nodesMultiple target nodes Click on the Map each device to its own target buttonExhibit 3.1-1 Target node configurations ISCSI configuration Chap commandsEthernet ISCSIModify passwords Set up a Vlan Virtual Local Area NetworkOptional changes Preliminary stepsISCSI performance configuration tool Windows only Enhance performanceRemote system monitoring SnmpUsing Atto ExpressNAV Using FTPUpdating firmware Troubleshooting Check basic diagnostic toolsInside out method Check the host event logCheck components Check Scsi devicesCheck the iPBridge Scsi port Check the serial portCheck the iPBridge Ethernet port Check the LAN/WANPerformance issues Check the iSCSI OS driverCheck the Operating System Check the applicationsCheck the host system Reset to factory defaults Optimize Atto ExpressNAV in Internet ExplorerUsing ExpressNAV Using the serial portInterface options Opening an ExpressNAV sessionUsing Telnet EnterAppendix a Cabling Scsi cablingCable types ExamplesConnecting Scsi devices to the Scsi port Ethernet connectionsSymbol Indicates Appendix B CLI provides an ASCII-based interfaceCLI error messages CLI summaryCommand Default Example RmonAlphabetical CLI command explanations DumpConfiguration DateFirmwareRestart DeleteAllMapsIPGateway IPSubnetMaskISCSIAlias ISCSIChapISNSLoginControl PasswordReadOnlyPassword RestoreConfigurationSaveConfiguration SCSIPortResetSCSIPortResetOnStartup RouteSerialPortBaudRate SerialPortEchoSCSITargetLUNs SNMPDumpMIBSpeedWriteDefault SNTPServerUsername VerboseModeXiii Appendix C Safety standards and compliances FCC Standards Radio and Television InterferencePage Xvi

1550D specifications

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