Q-Logic ISR6142 manual Device Access, FC Performance, Fibre Channel, Iscsi

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3 – Planning Device Access

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Device Access

Consider device access needs within the FC and iSCSI SANs. Access to an FC device is controlled by mapping FC device to specific iSCSI initiators. FC devices may be mapped to more than one initiator. Giving multiple initiators access to an FC device requires access management.

Fibre Channel

The Fibre Channel ports automatically discover all FC target devices, whether connected directly (loop) or by fabric (switch).

iSCSI

When an iSCSI initiator logs on, the router records the initiator’s iSCSI name and IP address. The management interface (command line interface [CLI] or SANsurfer Router Manager) uses the initiator’s information to simplify the mapping process.

FC Performance

The iSR6142 router supports Fibre Channel service at transmission rates of 1 Gbps or 2 Gbps with a maximum frame size of 2148 bytes. It supports Ethernet service at transmission rates of 1000-, 100- or 10-Mbps with a maximum transmission unit (MTU) size of 1500 or 9000 (jumbo frames).

NOTE:

An MTU size greater than 1500 should only be used when the router is connected to a 1000 Mbps Ethernet network.

Related performance characteristics include the following:

„Distance (see page 3-3)

„Bandwidth (see page 3-3)

„Latency (see page 3-3)

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Contents ISR6142 Intelligent Storage Router Document Revision History Table of Contents Planning Installation Removal/Replacement List of Figures ISR6142 Intelligent Storage Router Installation Guide Intended Audience Related MaterialsSafety Communications Statements Federal Communications Commission FCC Class a Statement CE Statement Vcci Class a Statement Laser Safety InformationElectrostatic Discharge Sensitivity Esds Precautions General Public License Accessible PartsLicense Agreements PreambleIntroduction General Public License Introduction General Public License Introduction General Public License Introduction General Public License No Warranty How to Apply These Terms to Your New Programs Copyright C yyyy name of authorTraining Technical SupportAvailability Contact Information Support HeadquartersGeneral Description SmartWrite Licensed FeaturesRouter Capabilities Additional Server/Ports Remote SAN Island Connectivity Remote SAN Island ConnectivityLocal SAN Island Connectivity Chassis LEDs Local SAN Island ConnectivityFcip Fibre Channel over IP System Fault LED Blink Patterns Input Power LED GreenSystem Fault LED Amber Chassis ControlsMaintenance Button Reset a RouterEnable Dhcp Fibre Channel PortsFibre Channel Port LEDs Port LEDsFibre Channel SFP Transceivers ISCSI/Gigabit Ethernet Port LEDs Ethernet Port ManagementRJ-45 to DB-9 Adapter Pin Identification Serial PortSerial Port Pin Identification DB-9F Planning DevicesFibre Channel Device AccessFC Performance ISCSIBandwidth ISCSI/Gigabit Ethernet PerformanceDistance LatencyPerformance Tuning T1 / DS-1 1.554 Mbits/SecT3 / DS-3 45 Mbits/Sec DS-5 400 Mbits/SecOC-1 50 Mbits/Sec OC-3 150 Mbits/SecTopology OC-12 and Above 621 Mbits/SecFibre Channel Switch Ports and Zoning Requirements Multiple RoutersRecovery ManagementServices SecurityManagement Workstation Requirements Site RequirementsManagement Workstation Environmental Conditions ISR6142 Router InstallationPower Requirements ISR6142 Router and Accessories Mount the Router Pre-installation Check ListPre-installation Checklist Connect the Management Workstation to the Router Install the TransceiversConfigure the Management Workstation Setting the Workstation IP Address Install the SANsurfer Router Manager Select the Intelligent Storage Routers iconLinux Installation Start the SANsurfer Router ManagerConnect the Router to AC Power DemkoConfigure the Router Telnet 10.0.0.1 username guest passwordCable Devices to the Router Firmware InstallationUsing the SANsurfer Router Manager to Install Firmware Using the CLI to Install Firmware Type set toImage unpack isr-6142-220x.bin Installation Firmware Installation SN0051102-00 a Diagnostics Troubleshooting Chassis DiagnosticsSystem Fault LED is On Power-On Self-Test DiagnosticsInput Power LED is Off Heartbeat Blink Pattern System Error Blink PatternLED Blink Patterns Over-Temperature Blink Pattern Management Port IP Address Conflict Blink PatternRecovering a Router Page Removal/Replacement SFP Transceiver Removal and ReplacementRemoval Router Removal and ReplacementReplacement Log Data Informational Log MessagesApplication Modules Table A-1. Application Modules-Informational Log MessagesTable A-1. Application Modules-Informational Log Messages ISCSI Driver Table A-2. iSCSI Driver-Informational Log MessagesFibre Channel Driver Table A-3. Fibre Channel Driver-Informational Log MessagesUser Modules Table A-4. User Modules-Informational Log MessagesTable A-4. User Modules-Informational Log Messages Fcip Table A-5. FCIP-Informational Log MessagesTable A-6. TOE-Informational Log Messages TOE DriverSystem Table A-7. System-Informational Log MessagesError Log Messages Table A-8. Application Module-Error Log MessagesCapacity Table A-8. Application Module-Error Log Messages Table A-8. Application Module-Error Log Messages Page Log Messages Error Log Messages Page Page Table A-9. iSCSI Driver-Error Log Messages Page Table A-10. Fibre Channel Driver-Error Log Messages Log MessagesTable A-10. Fibre Channel Driver-Error Log Messages Table A-11. User Modules-Error Log Messages Table A-11. User Modules-Error Log Messages Page Table A-13. iSCSI Driver-Fatal Log Messages Table A-12. System-Error Log MessagesFatal Log Messages Etpassthroughstatus Table A-13. iSCSI Driver-Fatal Log Messages FC Driver Table A-14. Fibre Channel Driver-Fatal Log MessagesTable A-14. Fibre Channel Driver-Fatal Log Messages Table A-15. TOE-Fatal Log Messages Table A-16. System-Fatal Log Messages Log Messages Fatal Log Messages SN0051102-00 a Table B-1. Snmp Properties IntroductionSnmp Properties Snmp Trap Configuration Table B-2. Snmp Trap Configuration ParametersManagement Information Base MIB System InformationNetwork Port Table QsrNwPortEntryQsrNwPortAddressMode QsrNwPortRoleQsrNwPortIndex QsrIPAddressTypeFibre Channel Port Table QsrFcPortIndex QsrFcPortEntryQsrFcPortRole QsrFcPortNodeWwnSensor Table QsrSensorIndex QsrSensorEntryQsrSensorType QsrSensorUnitsQsrLowerThreshold QsrSensorValueQsrUpperThreshold QsrSensorStateQsrEventSeverity NotificationsNotification Objects QsrEventDescriptionNetwork Port Down Notification Agent Start Up NotificationAgent Shut Down Notification Fibre Channel Port Down NotificationSensor Notification Generic NotificationPage Index Index-2 SN0051102-00 a Fcip A-8 MIB MIB B-3
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ISR6142 specifications

The Q-Logic ISR6142 is a state-of-the-art intelligent storage router that plays a crucial role in modern data centers. This high-performance solution has been specifically designed to address the growing demands of cloud computing, big data, and virtualization environments. With its innovative features and technologies, the ISR6142 significantly enhances data management and accessibility while ensuring high throughput and low latency.

One of the standout features of the ISR6142 is its ability to support advanced storage protocols. It seamlessly integrates with various networking protocols like Fibre Channel, iSCSI, and NFS, allowing for versatile connectivity options. This flexibility ensures compatibility with existing storage and network infrastructures, making it an ideal solution for businesses looking to optimize their storage efficiency without overhauling their entire system.

The ISR6142 is powered by cutting-edge data management technologies, including data deduplication and compression. These capabilities help organizations greatly reduce storage space requirements and improve overall efficiency by eliminating duplicate data and minimizing file sizes. This not only saves costs associated with storage but also enhances data transfer rates, enabling faster operations and improved performance.

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