Paralan iS521, iS520, iS550 User Manual

iS520, iS521 and iS550

User’s Manual

Version: 1.3

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NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply within the limits for
a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed
to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is
operated in a commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate
radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction
manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.

For continued compliance, this equipment must be used with high quality shielded
interface cables for external devices. The customers are responsible for ensuring
compliance with their enclosure.

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Preface

This book is the primary reference and user’s manual for the iS5xx family of SCSI to
iSCSI Bridges. It contains a complete functional description of the iSCSI Bridge as well
as the complete physical and electrical specifications. It also contains instructions for
installing and configuring the iSCSI Bridge. Directions on how to connect SCSI/Ethernet
devices to the iSCSI Bridge are also included herein.

Typographic Conventions

When italic text is placed between less than (<) and greater than (>) signs, replace the
signs and italic text with the item described by the italic text.

Audience

This document will benefit persons installing and using any of Paralan’s iS520, iS521
and iS550 iSCSI Bridges. It assumes that the user has some familiarity with SCSI
devices and Ethernet networks.

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Revision History

VERSION DATE PAGE NO. COMMENT

1.1 2/6/06 7 Change Appendices F
to E in Table of

1.2 2/16/06 35, 36,42 Add description of

power requirements

for iS520 & iS521.

Change EMI/RFI
Certification to Class
A. Add how to order

replacement power

supply for iS520.

1.3 2/21/06 All Upgrade all screen
shots. Added CHAP

connections. Changed

upgrade description.

Contents

and multiple

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

1. QUICK INSTALLATION GUIDE……………………………………... 8-18

2. DESCRIPTION…………………………………………………………….. 19

3. FEATURES………………………………………………………………….19

4. INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS……………………………...……….20

4.1 Installation General………………………………………………….…... 20

4.2 SCSI Port General……….………………………………………………. 20

4.3 SCSI Topology……………………………………………………..…….21

4.4 SCSI Cables……………………………………………………………... 22

4.5 Connecting SCSI Devices………………………………………….……. 23

4.6 Ethernet Port General……………………………………………………. 23

4.7 Ethernet Cables………………………………………………………….. 24

4.8 Connecting to the Ethernet Network……………………………………..24

4.9 Power On Sequence……………………………………………………... 24

4.10 LEDs……………………………………………………………….……25

4.11 Accessing Paralan’s Web-based Utility………………………………... 26

5. CONFIGURING THROUGH WEB-BASED UTILITY…………………28

5.1 General…………………………………………………………………... 28

5.2 Admin Page……………………………………………………………… 28

5.3 Diagnostic Page…………………………………………………………. 29

5.4 Web Port Page……………………………………………………….…...30

5.5 SCSI Bus Page……………………………………………………….….. 31

5.6 iSCSI Target Page…………………………………………………..…… 32

5.7 Updating Firmware……………………………………………………… 35

6. APPENDICES……………………………………………………….……... 37

A. Specifications…………………………….…………………….………... 37
B. Glossary………………………………………………..………………… 40
C. Troubleshooting……………………………………………………..……43
D. Factory Defaults……………………………………………………….… 44
E. Technical Assistance………………………………….……………….….45

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1. QUICK INSTALLATION GUIDE

These instructions will get the user up and running quickly using the most basic settings
and topology. This setup assumes that both your management and iSCSI host computer
are running Windows 2000/XP. It also assumes that your iSCSI Host computer will be
running the Microsoft iSCSI initiator.

1.1 Make sure all devices on the SCSI side of the system are powered down, i.e.
iS5xx iSCSI Bridge, SCSI target devices, and SCSI hosts.

1.2 Connect your management computer to the iS5xx iSCSI Bridge’s Gigabit
Ethernet port labeled “iSCSI” (See Figure A).

1.2.1 If your management computer is using a 10/100 Network card you will

need to use a “crossover” cable that is CAT 5, CAT 5e, or CAT 6
compliant.

1.2.2 If your management computer is using a GbE (Gigabit Ethernet) Network

card you can use either a straight-through or crossover cable that is CAT
5e or CAT 6 compliant.

1.3 Apply power to the iS5xx iSCSI Bridge. Wait until the “Status” LED (Light
Emitting Diode) on the bridge turns solid green. A solid green on the Status
LED indicates that the unit has fully booted and is ready for Ethernet
communication. If the Status LED does NOT turn green, please refer to
Appendix C section d.

1.4 If you have not already done so, boot your management computer. If you are
using a firewall, ensure that port 4443 is open between your management
computer and the iS5xx iSCSI Bridge.

1.5 Once your management computer is fully booted, make sure that the “Link” LED
on the iS5xx iSCSI Bridge is illuminated. If it is not illuminated, you may be
using an incorrect Ethernet cable. Make sure your configuration agrees with the
cabling requirements of step 1.2.

1.6 Set the management computer’s IP address to 192.168.1.xxx (xxx can be
substituted with any available address except 200) and subnet to 255.255.255.0.
Reboot the management computer, if needed, for settings to take effect.

10 /10 0 /1000 E T HERN ET

MANAG EMEN T COMP UTE R

Figure A

iS5x x iSCS I BR IDGE

1.7 Now that your management computer has rebooted, open your Web browser.
Windows IE (Internet Explorer) 5.5 or higher is recommended.

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1.8 Type in https://192.168.1.200:4443/enter.php as the URL (see Glossary) and
press enter. The following Login page should appear:

1.9 Enter the default Username and Password and click on the Login tab.

1.9.1 Username: admin

1.9.2 Password: password

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1.10 You should now be at the Home page. Click on the “iSCSI Target” tab.

1.11 Now you can start configuring your unit for your final iSCSI topology (See
section 1.16 Figure B). Modify the iSCSI Target Port settings accordingly.
Ensure that the iSCSI Host computer and the iS5xx iSCSI Bridge are on the
same subnet.

This subnet must match the iSCSI Host
machine wishing to access the SCSI devices
connected to the iS5xx iSCSI Bridge.

The correct Gateway number must be
entered if using a Gateway to reach the iS5xx.
Otherwise, leave blank.

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1.12 Confirm changes.

1.13 Once you’ve confirmed changes, the iSCSI Target page will renew with your
updated settings.

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1.14 In order for your settings to take affect, you will need to reboot the unit. Click
on the Diagnostics tab. On the Diagnostics page, click on “Reboot Device”.
The unit will begin reboot after 5 seconds. Wait until the “Status” LED on the
Bridge turns solid green.

1.15 Once the iS5xx iSCSI Bridge has rebooted and the “Status” LED is solid green
you have successfully configured your iS5xx iSCSI Bridge. If the SCSI bus
settings (see section 5.5) or the Web Port interface access (see section 5.4) is to
be changed, you will need to re-login. See steps 1.8 and 1.9 for instructions on
how to log in.

1.16 It is now time to connect all devices for your final setup. Make sure
all devices on the SCSI side of the system are powered down, i.e. iS5xx iSCSI
Bridge, SCSI drives, and SCSI hosts.

SCSI BUS

iSC SI HOST C OMPUTER

10/100/10 00 ETHERNET

iS5 xx iS CSI B RIDG E

SCS I
TAPE

Termination

Figure B

SCS I RA ID

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1.17 Connect the SCSI devices to the iS5xx iSCSI Bridge.

1.17.1 Connect the cable from the SCSI devices to the 68-pin SCSI port on the

iS5xx iSCSI Bridge.

1.17.2 Make sure the IDs of the SCSI devices connected to the iS5xx iSCSI

Bridge are set to a values other than 7.

1.17.3 Terminate the SCSI bus at the last physical SCSI device. The iS5xx iSCSI

Bridge is terminated internally by default.

1.18 Connect the iS5xx iSCSI Bridge’s Ethernet port to your iSCSI Host computer
via a CAT 5e or CAT 6 cable. If your management computer is functioning as
your iSCSI Host computer, this step can be skipped.

1.19 Turn on your SCSI targets and wait for them to be ready.

1.20 Apply power to the iS5xx iSCSI Bridge.

1.21 Wait until the Status LED on the bridge turns solid green. The iS5xx iSCSI
Bridge will automatically discover all SCSI targets on the bus. If there are no
SCSI targets connected, the “SCSI” LED will constantly pulse. In this case,
see the Troubleshooting section C.b in the Appendices.

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1.22 Power on your iSCSI Host computer. Open the Microsoft Initiator. Click on the
“Initiator Settings” tab. Modify your “initiator node name” accordingly.

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