Configuring the iPBridge | ATTO Technology 2700C specs

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 other 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 Target management on page 11).

Additionally, it is best practice to change the default username and password and to set the Real Time Clock. Refer to Additional configurations on page 17.

CAUTION

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 19.

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 iPBridge 2700C/R/D Atto Technology, IncPage Page Contents Updating firmware TroubleshootingAtto ExpressNAV pages Alternative interface options CLI commands summary General use commands Maintenance commandsDiagnostic commands Ethernet commands Serial port configuration commandsFibre Channel configuration commands ISCSI commands Mapping commands Appendix a Atto iPBridge, FibreBridge familyAppendix B Cabling Iii Page Atto iPBridge 2700 provides storage options Atto iPBridge 2700 features, benefitsEmbedded software features Gigabit Ethernet GbE a transmission Possible storage Configurations Scsi Atto iPBridge 2700R/D Installation instructions Back connector side Front label side Installation Atto iPBridge 2700R/D Fibre Channel interface Atto iPBridge 2700CEthernet interface Serial management header Faceplate side Power side Configuring the iPBridge Getting an IP address Click Launch Browser Target names Default target nodeTarget management Map devices automatically Chap to control access different Chap Automatically configure multiple targetsManually configure multiple target nodes Multiple target nodes Mapping default vs. multiple target nodes Physical connections Initiator/Host to Network Installation mapping Page Installation mapping Set the Real Time Clock Additional configurationsCreate a read only password or username Click Time & Date Set up a Vlan Virtual Local Area Network Snmp protocol Atto ExpressNAV interface Browser compatibilityOpen an ExpressNAV session Exhibit 3.0-1 An ExpressNAV Atto ExpressNAV pages Advanced CLI Configuration Bridge ConfigurationFirmware Update Manual Target Management iSCSI Target Management Updating firmware Using Atto ExpressNAVUsing FTP over GbE Preliminary steps Firmware update Check the Host Event Log TroubleshootingInside out method Check the event and trace logs Check for problems on attached devices Exhibit 5.0-1 iPBridge 2700C faceplate Check iPBridge product versions and update firmware Check host versionsCheck components Checking the LAN/WAN Checking the iSCSI Host Adapter or NIC Checking the Operating System Performance IssuesChecking the iSCSI OS driver Checking the iPBridge Ethernet ports Checking the host system Checking the Ethernet host adapter or NICChecking applications Optimizing Atto ExpressNAV in Internet Explorer Use Telnet Alternative interface optionsUse the serial port or header Type iPBridge in the New Connection dialog box Exhibit 6.0-1 Start up messages CLI provides ASCII-based interface Command conventions Symbol IndicatesFCTargets command Ready CLI Error Messages CLI commands summary Command Defaults Example Rmon Sntp Alternative interfaces CLI General use commands Username VerboseMode Maintenance commands SpeedWrite SpeedWriteDefaultSNTPServer TailEventLog Diagnostic commands EmailFromAddress DumpEventLogDumpTraceLog EmailNotify RouteDisplay IsReservedPing SerialNumber TraceLog TemperatureSNMPTraps TraceLogFilter Serial port configuration commands SerialPortBaudRateSerialPortEcho Fibre Channel configuration commands Ethernet commands ReadOnlyPassword ReadOnlyUsername ISCSI commands ISNSLoginControl ISCSIWANIPAddressISNSServer Mapping commands Route Product features Appendix a Atto FibreBridge familyAtto iPBridge Atto FibreBridge Ethernet connections Appendix a CablingFibre Channel connections Cable length Cable size Appendix B Glossary Term Definition Appendix C Safety standards and compliances FCC Standards Radio and Television Interference Vi Appendix Appendix D Atto accessories Appendix E Warranty, contact information Contact Atto Technology, Inc