Dimensions
Environment
Power
Reset switch
SCSI port
Ethernet port
Serial port
LED indicators
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Unpack the packing box; verify contents
Install the iPBridge
Discover the IP address
Customize your configuration
Install MS iSCSI Initiator for Windows
Install iSCSI Initiator for Mac OS X
2.2 System setup options ..........................................................19
Change mapping
Change the current user name, password
Create a read only password or user name
Performance optimization
Set up a VLAN: Virtual Local Area Network
3 Remote system monitoring ...............................................................21
Inside out method
Check the host event log
Check the iPBridge event and trace logs
Visually inspect LEDs
Check for problems on attached devices
Check host versions
Check iPBridge product versions
Component check
Checking SCSI devices
Checking the iPBridge SCSI ports
Checking the serial port
Checking the iPBridge internal configuration
Checking iPBridge Ethernet ports
Checking the LAN/WAN
Checking the iSCSI Host Adapter or NIC
Checking the iSCSI OS driver
Checking the Operating System
Checking the applications
Performance issues
Checking SCSI devices
Checking iPBridge SCSI ports
Checking iPBridge Ethernet ports
Checking the LAN/WAN
Checking Ethernet Host Adapter or NIC
Checking the applications
Checking the host system
Checking the Operating System
Status
Serial Port Configuration
Time & Date Configuration
Ethernet Port Configuration
Remote Management
SCSI Configuration
iSCSI Configuration
Automatic iSCSI Target Management
iSCSI Target Management (Manual)
Bridge Configuration
Firmware Update
Advanced CLI Configuration
Restart
Help
7 Alternative interface options ............................................................33
Appendix A ATTO iPBridge, FibreBridge family .................................i
iPBridge
FibreBridge
Appendix B Cabling ...............................................................................iii
SCSI cabling
Cable types
Examples
Connecting SCSI devices to SCSI ports
Ethernet connections
Appendix C Glossary .............................................................................v
Appendix D Safety standards and compliances .................................vi
Appendix E ATTO accessories .............................................................viii
Appendix F Contact ATTO Technology, Inc. .......................................ix
1 ATTO iPBridge provides storage options
The ATTO bridge family of products provides GbE-to-SCSI or Fibre Channel-to-SCSI bridges available
as embeddable boards, stand alone enclosures that can be fitted for rackmount integration, or desktop
units, depending on the model and your needs.
The ATTO iPBridge and ATTO FibreBridge
family of products share common configuration
options and functions to provide the most
versatile connectivity options available. Each
product has been engineered to address specific
customer needs. New capabilities are integrated
into products throughout the family as much as
possible, requiring only an upgrade of firmware to
incorporate them into your SAN (Storage Area
Network) or NAS (Network Attached Storage).
The ATTO iPBridge 1500/1550 is a cost-effective
way of expanding your existing storage capacity
without sacrificing performance. The ATTO
iPBridge 1500/1550 is ideally suited to the SME
or for corporate IT departments seeking to expand
storage requirements with minimal disruption
while making existing SCSI equipment accessible
over an Ethernet network to all network users.
To make sure you have the most up-to-date
version of the firmware, visit the ATTO
Technology website,
www.attotech.com
.
iPBridge 1500/1550 features
• One independent Gigabit Ethernet port and one
independent Ultra 160 SCSI port
• ATTO ExpressNAV
configuration, upgrades, monitoring and
management
• Available as a desktop or embedded form factor
• Inband LAN-based monitoring and management
• Command Line Interface (CLI) for configuration
and management
• RS-232 serial port with RJ11 connector
• Diagnostic capabilities
• Support for manual and auto LUN mapping
• intelligent Bridging Architecture
performance
• Near wire speed sustained throughput
• Virtual Device Architecture for features such as
hardware RAID and Virtual Tape
• Ideal solution for connecting high performance
tape and disk devices to an IP Storage Area
Network (SAN)
TM
, integrated web server for
TM
for optimized
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Possible storage
configurations
ATTO Celerity FC
storage adapter
4-Gb FC Switch
Ethernet
Fibre Channel
SCSI
GbE network
ATTO iPBridge 2700
GbE Switch
Fibre Channel Hub
ATTO
iPBridge
1550D
ATTO FibreBridge 2400
FC model SCSI model
SCSI Tape Library
ATTO Diamond Storage Array
ATTO FibreBridge
SCSI Tape Library
embedded
ATTO iPBridge
1500/1550/2500
ATTO ExpressPCI
SCSI storage adapter
SCSI Tape Library
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Overview
1.1 ATTO iPBridge 1500D
The ATTO iPBridge 1500D is a 1-Gigabit Ethernet to SCSI embeddable bridge for midrange
performance, cost effective solutions in SMB/SME environments.
The iPBridge 1500D includes a single Ethernet
port which may be used for either data transfer or
configuration, a serial management port and a
SCSI port.
Dimensions
Width:
Depth:
Height:
SCSI ID LED
7.5 inches wide
5.0 inches long
1.76 inches
electrical codes. Improper grounding may result
in an electrical shock or damage to the unit.
Input voltage: 12.0V DC +
10%
SCSI port
The SCSI port on the iPBridge 1500D connects
storage devices into the Storage Area Network
(SAN). The port is an Ultra 3 LVD/SE SCSI bus
with 68-pin “P” interface: 160 MB/sec. maximum
throughput, downward compatible with all forms
of single-ended SCSI.
The iPBridge supports SCSI devices including
hard disk drives, tape drives, RAID controllers,
DVD and CD libraries.
Ethernet port
The 10/100/1000 GbE RJ45 Ethernet port uses
the Intel 8254x family gigabit Ethernet chipset to
support Telnet-based data transfer and
management through an ASCII-based command
line interface or ATTO ExpressNAV, a browserbased interface.
Environment
Operating Temperature:
0-70° C external
Ambient air should not exceed 40°C.
Humidity:
Recommended airflow:
10-90% non-condensing
11 cubic feet per minute.
Power
Plug in the 12 volt, 20 Watt wall mount adapter to
the back of the unit, then into an appropriate
power source (100-240 VAC input, 50/60 Hz).
The power source must be connected to a
protective earth ground and comply with local
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GbE cables must be at least CAT-5E certified for
1000 Mb/sec. use.
LED indicators
Activity:
A green LED on the top of the iPBridge
blinks to show the unit is ready and to identify the
iPBridge when the CLI command
IdentifyBridge
is enabled. It goes dark when
there is SCSI activity.
SCSI Activity:
the SCSI bus has an LED which is
lit when the iPBridge is ready and goes dark when
there is SCSI activity.
Reset switch
A manual reset switch is mounted on the back of
the iPBridge to restore factory defaults.
Exhibit 1.1-1 iPBridge 1500D back panel
Ethernet
speed LED
Ethernet
activity LED
air vents
SCSI port
activity LED
power
connector
Power
LED
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1.2 ATTO iPBridge 1500E
The ATTO iPBridge 1500E is a 1-Gigabit Ethernet to SCSI embeddable bridge for midrange
performance, cost effective solutions in SMB/SME environments.
The iPBridge 1500E includes a single Ethernet
port which may be used for either data transfer or
configuration, a serial management port and a
SCSI port.
Dimensions
Length:
Width:
Height of the tallest component:
6.4 inches
4.4 inches
.536 inches
Environment
Operating Temperature:
5-40° C external
Ambient air should not exceed 40°C.
Humidity:
Recommended airflow:
10-90% non-condensing
11 cubic feet per minute
Power
The iPBridge1500E board may be powered from
a 4-pin connector.
Input voltage:
12V DC ±10% derived from a 4-
pin connection.
Power draw:
12V, 1.7 amps
4- pin power connector pin outs
PinDescription
112 volt input
2Ground
3Ground
4No connect
The iPBridge supports SCSI devices including
hard disk drives, tape drives RAID controllers,
DVD, MO and CD libraries.
Ethernet port
The 10/100/1000 GbE RJ45 Ethernet port uses the
Intel 8254x family gigabit Ethernet chipset to
support Telnet-based data transfer and
management through a an ASCII-based command
line interface or ATTO ExpressNAV, a browserbased interface.
GbE cables must be at least CAT-5E certified for
1000 Mb/sec. use.
Serial port
The RS-232 serial port provides support for
remote monitoring and management through a
command line interface. It is set at the factory at
115,200 bps.
Pin outs of the RJ11
connector, part
number CBL-0911-001
PinDescription
2TXD
3Ground
4RXD
5Ground
Reset switch
A manual reset switch is mounted on the board
near the serial port.
SCSI port
The SCSI port on the iPBridge 1500E connects
storage devices into the Storage Area Network
(SAN). The port is an Ultra 3 LVD/SE SCSI bus
with 68-pin “P” interface: 160 MB/sec. maximum
throughput, downward compatible with all forms
of single-ended SCSI.
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LED indicators
Activity:
A green LED in the middle of the
iPBridge blinks to show the unit is ready and to
identify the iPBridge when the CLI command
IdentifyBridge
is enabled. It goes dark when
there is SCSI activity.
SCSI Activity:
the SCSI bus has an LED which is
lit when the iPBridge is ready and goes dark when
there is SCSI activity.
Exhibit 1.2-1 iPBridge 1500E board layout
Mounting hole
Fault LED
Mounting hole
Reset
SCSI Activity
LED
pin 1
Serial port
Mounting hole
Ethernet port
SCSI port
Exhibit 1.2-2 iPBridge 1500E board profile and dimensions
SCSI Activity
LED
SCSI Activity LED
Mounting hole
4-pin
power
connector
Mounting hole
.343
.343
.3 4 3
.331
.331
.331
.3 3 1
.536
.536
.5 3 6
Ethernet PortSCSI PortPower
Ethernet PortSCSI PortPower
Long Board Edge
Long Board Edge
Ethernet PortRJ-11 Port-11 Port
Ethernet PortRJ-11 Port-11 Port
Ethernet PortRJ-11 P ort-11 P ortRJ-11 P ort-11 P ort
Short Board Edge
Short Board Edge
.276
.276
.276
.2 7 6
Short Board Edge
.313
.313
.3 1 3
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1.3 ATTO iPBridge 1550D
The ATTO iPBridge 1550D is a 1-Gigabit Ethernet to Ultra 160 SCSI embeddable bridge for high
performance, cost effective solutions in SMB/SME environments.
Dimensions
Width:
Depth:
Height:
7.5 inches wide
5.0 inches long
1.76 inches
Environment
Operating Temperature:
Ambient air
Humidity:
should not exceed 40°C.
10-90% non-condensing
0-70° C external
Power
The iPBridge 1550D uses a 12 volt power brick
connected to an appropriate power source. 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.
Input voltage:
12v@1.5A
100-240 VAC, 0.5A@100v, 47-63 Hz
SCSI port
The SCSI port on the iPBridge 1550D connects
storage devices into the Storage Area Network
(SAN). The port is an Ultra 160 LVD/SE SCSI
bus with 68-pin “P” interface; downward
compatible with all forms of low voltage
differential and single-ended SCSI.
The iPBridge supports SCSI devices including
hard disk drives, tape drives, RAID controllers,
DVD and CD libraries.
Ethernet port
The 100/1000 GbE RJ45 Ethernet port uses the
Intel 8254x family gigabit Ethernet chipset to
support iSCSI data transfer and inbound
management through an ASCII-based command
line interface or ATTO ExpressNAV, a browserbased interface.
GbE cables must be at least CAT-5E certified for
1000 Mb/sec. use.
LED indicators
Ready/SCSI Port Activity:
a green LED on the
top and on the back of the iPBridge lights solid
green to indicate Ready and blinks to show SCSI
activity and to identify the unit when commanded
by software.
Ethernet port:
two LEDs are integrated into the
Ethernet connector. One lights solid green to
denote a complete link and blinks green to show
activity. A bicolor green/yellow LED lights
yellow to indicate 1 Gb/sec. transmission speed
and lights green to show 100 Mb/sec. speed.
Reset switch
A manual reset switch is mounted on the back of
the iPBridge to restore factory defaults.
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Exhibit 1.3-1 iPBridge 1550D back panel
Ethernet port
Activity
LED
Speed
LED
SCSI port
air vents
Ready/SCSI
port activity
LED
Serial
port
power connector
Power
LED
Reset switch
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1.4 ATTO iPBridge 1550E
The iPBridge 1550E includes a single Ethernet port which may be used for either data transfer or
configuration, a serial management port and a SCSI port.
Dimensions
Length:
Width:
Height of the tallest component:
6.4 inches
4.4 inches
.536 inches
Environment
Operating Temperature:
5-40° C external
Ambient air should not exceed 40°C.
Humidity:
Recommended airflow:
10-90% non-condensing
11 cubic feet per minute
Power
The iP1550E board may be powered from a 4-pin
connector.
Input voltage:
12V DC ±10% derived from a 4-
pin connection.
Power draw:
12V, 1.7 amps
4- pin power connector pin outs
PinDescription
112 volt input
2Ground
3Ground
4No connect
Reset switch
A manual reset switch is mounted on the board
near the serial port.
The iPBridge supports SCSI devices including
hard disk drives, tape drives, RAID controllers,
DVD, MO and CD libraries.
Ethernet port
The 10/100/1000 GbE RJ45 Ethernet port uses the
Intel 8254x family gigabit Ethernet chipset to
support Telnet-based data transfer and
management through a an ASCII-based command
line interface or ATTO ExpressNAV, a browserbased interface.
GbE cables must be at least CAT-5E certified for
1000 Mb/sec. use.
Serial port
The RS-232 serial port provides support for
remote monitoring and management through a
command line interface. It is set at the factory at
115,200 bps.
Pin outs of the RJ11
connector, part
number CBL-0911-001
PinDescription
2TXD
3Ground
4RXD
5Ground
SCSI port
The SCSI port on the iPBridge 1550E connects
storage devices into the Storage Area Network
(SAN). The port is an Ultra 3 LVD/SE SCSI bus
with 68-pin “P” interface: 160 MB/sec. maximum
throughput, downward compatible with all forms
of single-ended SCSI.
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LED indicators
Activity:
A green LED in the middle of the
iPBridge blinks to show the unit is ready and to
identify the iPBridge when the CLI command
IdentifyBridge
is enabled. It goes dark when
there is SCSI activity.
SCSI Activity:
the SCSI bus has an LED which is
lit when the iPBridge is ready and goes dark when
there is SCSI activity.
Exhibit 1.4-1 iPBridge 1550E board layout
Mounting hole
Mounting hole
Reset
SCSI Activity
LED
pin 1
Serial port
Mounting hole
Ethernet port
Fault LED
SCSI Activity
LED
Mounting hole
4-pin
power
connector
SCSI port
Exhibit 1.4-2 iPBridge 1550E board profile and dimensions
Ethernet PortSCSI PortPower
Ethernet PortSCSI PortPower
.536
.536
.5 3 6
.343
.343
.3 4 3
.331
.331
.331
.3 3 1
.276
.276
.276
.2 7 6
Long Board Edge
Long Board Edge
Short Board Edge
Short Board Edge
Short Board Edge
SCSI Activity LED
Ethernet PortRJ-11 Port-11 Port
Ethernet PortRJ-11 Port-11 Port
Ethernet P ortRJ-11 Port-11 PortRJ-11 Port-11 Port
Mounting hole
.313
.313
.3 1 3
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2 Installing the iPBridge
If you have not already completed the instructions on the Quick Start page packed with your iPBridge,
use the following instructions to install the iPBridge.
Unpack the packing box; verify contents
• The iPBridge
Note the serial number of your iPBridge,
located on the bottom of the unit, for later use:
____________________________________
• Power cord
• Power brick
• CD which includes the Installation and Operation
Manual, ATTO QuickNAV and ATTO iPBridge
drivers.
Install the iPBridge
1Place the iPBridge 1500/1550D model on a
stable flat surface; place the iPBridge
1500/1550E in the target device using the
mounting holes as seen in iPBridge 1500E
board layout on page 6 or iPBridge 1550E
board layout on page 10.
2Connect SCSI devices to the iPBridge using the
proper SCSI cables. For details refer to Cabling
on page iii of the Appendix.
3Power up the SCSI devices. Proper termination
is required.
4Connect the iPBridge Ethernet port to your
network using at least Cat5e cable. For details
refer to Cabling
Note
You must power up attached devices before
adding power to the iPBridge.
5Connect the AC power cord from the iPBridge
to the proper AC source outlet, connect the AC
power cord to the power brick and connect the
brick to the iPBridge.
6Wait up to two minutes for the iPBridge Ready
LED to light indicating the bridge has completed
its power-on self test sequence.
on page iii of the Appendix.
Discover the IP address
Ensure the following are in place:
• The computer you are using to install and the
iPBridge must be on the same subnet.
• The switch(es) must allow UDP broadcast
messages to be passed through.
• No router is in place between the computer
and the iPBridge.
• If you are managing your iSCSI system
across a WAN and your system uses a
firewall, be sure that the following ports are
open and available:
If you are using the TCP protocol
• telnet (port 23)
• http (port 80)
• ftp (ports 20 and 21)
• iSCSI (port 3260)
• iSNS (port 3705)
If you are using the UDP protocol
• ntp (port 123)
Note
The iPBridge is initially configured with DHCP
enabled. It is best if you have access to a
DHCP server.
1From the CD supplied with your iPBridge, run
the QuickNav Utility QuickNAV-windows.exe
for Windows
X.
2Locate the iPBridge serial number.
3Highlight the serial number.
4Click 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
IPaddress and subnet mask from your network
administrator, type it into the area provided, and
select Next.
If you do not wish to continue with optional
configurations as described in the following
chapters, click Finish.
®
or QuickNAV-Mac for Mac® OS
Customize your configuration
Devices are mapped automatically when power is
applied to the iPBridge 1500/1550. Default
settings and the automatic mapping are
appropriate for most systems.
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• If you wish to view information about the unit or
make any changes, use the ExpressNAV
interface by clicking Launch Browser. Refer to
ExpressNAV provides web-based interface
page 29 and ExpressNAV pages
on page 31.
on
Install MS iSCSI Initiator for Windows
®
1Download the latest version of Microsoft
Software Initiator from
www.microsoft.com/downloads. Searching
on iSCSI Initiator usually helps to locate it.
2Launch the Initiator installation program and
follow the instructions.
3Find the Microsoft iSCSI Initiator icon on your
desktop and launch the program.
4Click on the Discovery tab.
5Click on the Add button under the target portal
heading.
6Type in the iPBridge 1500/1550 IP address
previously-recorded in Discover the IP address
on page 11.
iSCSI
7Click on OK
8Click the Targets tab.
9Click on Log on button.
10 Select Automatically restore
11 Click OK to complete logon.
12 If the Found New Hardware Wizard appears,
follow the instructions and install the iPBridge
driver from the CD that came with your
iPBridge.
13 Click OK to close the iSCSI Initiator utility.
You should now have storage you can manage
through Windows Disk Management.
Install iSCSI Initiator for Mac OS X
Contact your ATTO sales representative or go to
www.attotech.com
to purchase the ATTO
Technology Xtend SAN, iSCSI Initiator for Mac
OS X.
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Installation
2.1 Target management
SCSI devices are mapped using the designations for the iSCSI LUN. If you must change the default
automatic mapping, the easiest way to map devices is to use the Automatic Target Management feature
in the ATTO ExpressNAV interface.
CAUTIONCAUTION
Changing the device map can affect the
host’s view of devices and your application
configuration.
To map SCSI devices, you must connect the devices to
the iPBridge SCSI port. To access mapped SCSI
devices over Ethernet, you must have a host computer
connected to the iPBridge Ethernet data port.
If you decide to change the automatic mapping set up
when you powered up the iPBridge 1500/1550, you
have two options to map devices after you disable
automatic mapping:
1The default is set up as a single target node in
which a host or initiator views the iPBridge as a
single iSCSI node with all available devices
shown as LUNs on a single iSCSI target.
2You may set up multiple target nodes which
allow greater flexibility to grant or deny access
between initiators and devices as needed.
If you divide the default single target node into
multiple target nodes, you must set up access to each
node separately.
Targe t name s
Each iSCSI target node accessed through the Ethernet
port on an iPBridge is identified by a unique worldwide iSCSI-qualified name. This format references the
iPBridge serial number and target node name:
Sample mapping pages are illustrated in
Exhibit 2.1-2 and Exhibit 2.1-3. For
explanations of the CLI commands which
control mapping, refer to
commands
on page 53.
Target management
Default target node
The default target is set as a single target with Access
Control (ACL) disabled and CHAP authentication
disabled. The default target node cannot be deleted.
Use the ExpressNAV interface to map devices
automatically or manually. Refer to
ExpressNAV session
on page 29 for information
about ExpressNAV. Exhibit 2.1-3 shows the target
management page.
Map devices automatically
1If you have not already, open an ExpressNAV
session. For instructions, refer to
ExpressNAV session on page 29
2Click on the Auto Target Mgt menu item on the
left side of the screen.
3Click on the Map all devices to default target
button.
4When the action is complete, the iSCSI Target
Management page appears. From there you
Opening an
Opening an
may make adjustments to the mapping or begin
a discovery session.
If you are prompted to restart the iPBridge, go
to the Firmware Restart page and restart the
iPBridge.
Map devices manually
1If you have not already, open an ExpressNAV
session. For instructions, refer to
Opening an
ExpressNAV session on page 29
2Click on the Manual Target Mgmt menu item
on the left side of the screen.
3Click on the Device Maps link of the default
target.
4Select the devices from the box on the right
hand side of the screen and drag to the
appropriate LUN on the left.
5Click Submit.
If you are prompted to restart the iPBridge, go
to the Firmware Restart page and restart the
iPBridge.
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