Contents

1

Introduction

 

 

About This Guide ..............................................................................................

1-1

 

Conventions ................................................................................................

1-2

 

Chaparral VFS113 Router Benefits and Features .............................................

1-2

 

About Serverless Backup ............................................................................

1-3

 

Specifications ....................................................................................................

1-4

2

Installing the Router

 

 

Unpacking the Router ........................................................................................

2-1

 

Installing the Router ..........................................................................................

2-2

 

Installing on a Desktop ...............................................................................

2-2

 

Installing in a Rack .....................................................................................

2-3

 

Installation Configuration Examples ..........................................................

2-4

 

Connecting the Router .......................................................................................

2-7

 

Connecting to the SCSI Channels ...............................................................

2-7

 

Connecting to the Fibre Channel Port .........................................................

2-8

 

Connecting to the RS-232 Port ...................................................................

2-9

 

Connecting to the Ethernet Port ................................................................

2-10

 

Powering Up All Devices ................................................................................

2-10

 

Understanding the LED Status Lights ...........................................................

2-11

 

Router Default Settings ...................................................................................

2-12

3

Configuring the Router

 

 

Accessing the Router Administrator Software ..................................................

3-1

 

Accessing the Router Administrator Using the RS-232 Serial Port ...........

3-1

 

Accessing the Router Administrator Using the Ethernet Port ....................

3-3

 

Using the Ethernet Port for the First Time ......................................................

3-3

 

Accessing the Router Software Using the Ethernet Port .................................

3-4

 

Accessing the Network Management System ..............................................

3-5

 

Navigating the Router Administrator Software ..........................................

3-5

 

Changing the Screen Display ......................................................................

3-6

 

Changing Router Configuration ........................................................................

3-6

 

Selecting the Topology ...............................................................................

3-7

 

Changing the Router’s Loop ID ..................................................................

3-8

 

Changing the Router’s FC LUN ...............................................................

3-10

 

Changing the SCSI ID Assigned to Each Router Channel .......................

3-12

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