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2 Configuring the iPBridge

Set up your iPBridge by first getting an IP address, then use ATTO ExpressNAV to map devices. Default values are appropriate for most configurations, but may be modified for your needs using ATTO ExpressNAV.

Configuration of the ATTO iPBridge, also known as iPBridge Services, is available through the ATTO ExpressNAV, a browser-based interface, or the Command Line Interface (CLI).

ATTO iPBridge Services configures and tunes the iPBridge for many different environments and applications, updates the firmware, configures the addresses of the connected devices, monitors status and reports on hardware.

To use the iPBridge, you must

1Know the IP address for the iPBridge. (Refer to Getting an IP address on page 10).

2Map devices so that the iPBridge can access the devices in your network. (Refer to Mapping devices: NDMP on page 13 and Mapping devices: iSCSI on page 15).

Additionally, it is best practice to change the default user name and password and to set the Real Time Clock. Refer to Additional configurations on page 19

Any changes must be saved and will not take effect until the iPBridge is restarted.

Note

The recommended management tool for the iPBridge is ATTO ExpressNAV. For details on the interface, refer to ATTO ExpressNAV interface on page 21.

Microsoft iSCSI Initiator changes

Installing the file MSiSCSI_Adj.reg, found on the ATTO iPBridge installation CD, makes several Windows operating system registry changes to optimize the ATTO iPBridge performance when using the Microsoft iSCSI Initiator.

1Install Microsoft iSCSI Initiator.

2Double click on the file MSiSCSI_Adj.reg found on the installation CD.

The resident Windows operating system is updated to use optimal settings.

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Contents Atto iPBridgeTM 2500C/R/D Page Page Contents Troubleshooting Additional configurationsCopying iPBridge configurations Atto ExpressNAV interfaceMaintenance commands Diagnostic commandsAlternative interface options Scsi configuration commands Serial port configuration commandsEthernet commands Mapping commands Ndmp commandsISCSI commands Appendix a Atto iPBridge, FibreBridge familyPage IPBridge2500 features IPBridge 2500 provide storage optionsIntelligent Bridging Architecture, the engine Possible storage Configurations Connectivity, infrastructure solutionsAtto iPBridge 2500R/D Exhibit 1.1-1 Atto iPBridge 2500R/D connector side Installation instructionsLED indicators Serial interfaceBack connector side Operating Temperature 0-70C external Atto iPBridge 2500CHeight of tallest component .535 inches Exhibit 1.2-1 Atto iPBridge 2500C faceplate Exhibit 1.2-2 Atto iPBridge 2500C board layout Configuring the iPBridge Microsoft iSCSI Initiator changesGetting an IP address Click Launch BrowserNdmp configuration provides backup How Ndmp worksSetting up Ndmp ProcedureAssign Ndmp names to devices Map devices manually Mapping devices NdmpMap devices automatically Click AutoMapConfiguration mapping Ndmp Single Target mode Mapping devices iSCSINode names Manually configure Multiple Target mode Multiple Target modeAutomatically configure Multiple Target mode Click on the Multi Target Mode enabled button Click SubmitMapping single vs. multi target mode Exhibit 2.4-1 Examples of single and multiple target modesExhibit 2.4-2 Mapping with Atto ExpressNAV Create a read only password or user name Additional configurationsChange the current user name, password Set the Real Time ClockConfiguring Scsi devices Snmp protocolBrowser compatibility Accessing ExpressNAVAtto ExpressNAV interface To optimize ExpressNAV in Internet ExplorerExhibit 3.0-1 An ExpressNAV ExpressNAV pages Firmware RestartHelp Updating firmware Using Atto ExpressNAVUsing FTP over GbE Preliminary stepsZModem send clone.cln Copying iPBridge configurationsUsing ZModem over the serial port Send File/ZModem sendCheck the host event log TroubleshootingInside out method Check the iPBridge event and trace logsComponent check Check for problems on attached devicesCheck host versions Checking Scsi devicesChecking iPBridge Ethernet ports Checking the iPBridge internal configurationChecking the serial port Checking the LAN/WANChecking the Operating System Checking the iSCSI Host Adapter or NICChecking the iSCSI OS driver Checking the applicationsPerformance issues Checking iPBridge Scsi portsChecking Ethernet Host Adapter or NIC Checking the host system Use Telnet Alternative interface optionsUse the serial port or header Type iPBridge in the New Connection dialog boxExhibit 7.0-1 Start up messages AttoCommand conventions Symbol Indicates CLI provides ASCII-based interfaceCLI commands summary Command Defaults ExampleSntp 38 CLI General use commands Username VerboseModeMaintenance commands SpeedWrite SpeedWriteDefaultSNTPServer TimeDiagnostic commands EventLog DumpEventLogDumpTraceLog EventLogFilterSCSIPortList PingRouteDisplay SCSITargetsSNMPTraps TemperatureSNMPTrapAddress TailEventLogScsi configuration commands Performance enhancement to newly-mapped Scsi devices VirtualDriveResponseSerial port configuration commands SerialPortBaudRateSerialPortEcho 50 CLI Ethernet commands 52 CLI NDMPMaxVersion Ndmp commandsNDMPAuthType NDMPPortNumber54 CLI ISCSI commands ISNSLoginControl ISNSServerMultiTargetMode Mapping commands AutoMapRoute List to the map which satisfies a search for the given LUN Product features 2500C/R/D 2700C/R/D 1500E/D 1550E/D Appendix a Atto iPBridge, FibreBridge familyIPBridge products Fibre Bridge products Cable types Appendix B CablingScsi cabling ExamplesEthernet connections Appendix C Glossary Term DefinitionVi Appendix Appendix D Safety standards and compliances FCC Standards Radio and Television InterferenceEuropean Standards Appendix E Atto accessories Appendix F Warranty, contact information Contact Atto Technology, Inc