3 Installing the BridgeTools program
The installation and startup procedures are the same for all FibreBridge models except for the configuration panels.
ATTO FibreBridge models provide the interface between SCSI and Fibre Channel resources in SANs. Possible configurations depend upon your current hardware and what you need to do. BridgeTools detects which FibreBridge model is available and presents you with the applicable configuration options.
Requirements
1BridgeTools installed on a computer running any of the approved operating systems
✛Windows NT 4.0
✛Windows 2000
✛Mac OS 8.X, 9.X and Mac OS X
✛Solaris 2.7 and 2.8
2One or more FibreBridge models.
3Java Virtual Machine software
4Any of the following three connections between your computer and one or more FibreBridge:
✛One Fibre Channel host adapter connected to the FibreBridge with a Fibre Channel cable (ATTO ExpressPCI FC HBA is recommended).
✛An
✛An Ethernet connection between your computer and the FibreBridge. A direct connection requires a crossover cable.
Refer to the FibreBridge installation and operation manual for complete instructions on how to access the FibreBridge.
Installation step by step
Windows NT 4.0 & Windows 2000
1Place the ATTO BridgeTools CD in the CD drive. An installation wizard will guide installation.
2Choose a location for program files installation. The default location is C:\Program Files\BridgeTools. Click the “Choose” button to select an alternative location.
3The installer will ask where you want a shortcut. Choices include:
New Program Group Existing Program Group Start Menu
Desktop Other
No Shortcut Icon
4Java Virtual Machine software is required BridgeTools execution. If it is already installed, select it to run BridgeTools. If Java VM software is not already installed, select the option to have the installer program load the Java software from the BridgeTools CD.
5The installer will set up Program Group and load necessary files. A message will appear indicating completion.
Note: An uninstaller program can be found in the Program Group.
Macintosh
1Place ATTO BridgeTools CD in CD drive. Double click on the installation program and an installation wizard will guide installation.
2Choose a location for program files installation. The default location is to create a BridgeTools folder within the Applications folder on the Macintosh drive. Click the “Choose” button to select an alternative location.
3The installer will ask you to select where to create an alias. Choices include:
Apple Menu Desktop Other Create no alias
5 ATTO Technology BridgeTools Installation and Operation Manual
