ATTO Technology FibreBridge 6500 Getting Started Manual

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FibreBridge™ 6500

Getting Started Guide

Thank you for purchasing an ATTO FibreBridge. This guide gives you the basics for installing
and configuring your FibreBridge. For more information, refer to the FibreBridge Installation

and Operation Manual

Examine the contents of your FibreBridge
packing box. If any of the items listed below
are missing, contact your ATTO
representative.

• The FibreBridge. Note the serial number of
your FibreBridge unit:
________________________

• Power cord(s)

• “L” brackets for mounting in a 19” rack

• Ethernet cable

• RS 232 cable

1 Install the FibreBridge

Note

Please visit the download section of www.attotech.com for
Firmware, Installation and Operation Manual,
QuickNAV™ IP discovery program and system drivers

1.1 Place the FibreBridge on a stable flat

surface, install it into a standard rack or
into your device.If installing the
FibreBridge 6500 into a rack, see Exhibit
1 and follow these instructions:

a. Attach “L” brackets so that the front

side with the LEDs face front and the
connector side is at the back.

b. Install the FibreBridge horizontally

within the rack so it does not reduce the
air flow within the rack.

1.2 Connect and power up Fibre Channel
devices from your SAN to the FibreBridge
using SFPs and multimode fiber optic
cables for the Fibre Channel ports. Keep
cable lengths as short as possible to
ensure the highest signal quality and
performance. Refer to Cabling in the
FibreBridge Installation and Operation
Manual.

1.3 Connect and power up SAS/SATA target
devices. Refer to Cabling in the
FibreBridge Installation and Operation
Manual.

1.4 Connect the Ethernet port to your
network.

1.5 Connect power:

a. Connect the AC power cord(s) from

the FibreBridge to the proper AC
source outlet and turn on the power
using the power switch on each
receptacle.

Note

The power source must be connected to a protective
earth ground and comply with local electrical codes.
Improper grounding may result in an electrical shock
or damage to the unit.

If you are using a rack:
a. Properly ground the FibreBridge to the

rack equipment. The earth ground
connection must be maintained.

b. The power requirements plus the power

draw of the other equipment in the rack
must not overload the supply circuit and/
or wiring of the rack.

1.6 Wait up to two minutes for the FibreBridge
Ready LED to light indicating the
FibreBridge has completed its power-on self
test sequence.

2 Discover the IP address

Note

The FibreBridge is initially configured with DHCP
enabled. It is best if you have access to a DHCP server.

2.1 Work from the computer attached to the
FibreBridge Ethernet port on the same
domain. From the download section of
www.attotech.com, run the QuickNav Utility

QuickNAV-windows.exe for Windows or
QuickNAV-Mac for Mac OS X.

2.2 Locate the FibreBridge with the serial
number recorded earlier.

2.3 Highlight the serial number.

2.4 Click Next.

If a DHCP server is available on your network,
an address is assigned automatically by the
server. Note the assigned address:
____________________________________

If you do not have a DHCP server, get an IP
address and subnet mask from your network
administrator, type it into the area provided,
and click on Next.

2.5 Click on Launch Browser
Your browser points to the ATTO

ExpressNAV splash screen. If you use
Internet Explorer as a browser, continue on to

Internet Explorer setup

below. If not, continue

on to Begin initial configuration

.

3 Internet Explorer setup

3.1 Open your browser

3.2 Select Internet Options.

3.3 In the Internet Options screen, select the

Security tab.

3.4 Click on the Trusted Sites icon.

3.5 Click on the Sites button.

3.6 In the text box Add this Web site to the
zone, add the IP address of the appliance.
You may use wild cards.

3.7 Click on Add

3.8 Uncheck the Require server verification
check box.

3.9 Click OK.

3.10 At the bottom of the Internet Options box,
click on OK and close the box.

4 Begin initial configuration

4.1 The ExpressNAV System Manager
welcome screen appears. Click on Enter

Here

4.2 Type in the user name and password.

Note

The default values are user name

root

and password

Password

. The user name is case insensitive and the
password is case sensitive.It is best practice to change
the default user name and password.

4.3 You are now ready to configure the
FibreBridge for use. For more information,
refer to the Installation and Operation
Manual.

5Using with Tape

5.1 If using with a stand alone drive no further
configuration is required.

5.2 If using with a library or autoloader with a
tape medium changer proceed to the
following instructions:

a. Use telnet or serial CLI (to map all tape

devices to a single fibre channel port).
b. Set FcMultiNode enabled.
c. Saveconfiguration Restart (wait for

reboot and a ready prompt).
d. Automap [N] (where N= 1 or 2).

5.3 If mapping to a single port is not required,
issue an Automap to distribute devices
evenly.

Exhibit 1 Brackets to install the FibreBridge into a rack

Exhibit 2 FibreBridge 6500S, LEDs, power receptacle

and ports

Exhibit 3 FibreBridge 6500D, LEDs, power receptacle

and ports