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M8201R Fibre Channel
to SCSI Router
Installation and User’s
Guide

Abstract

This guide describes how to install and configure the Fibre Channel to SCSI router with 
a Fibre Channel ServerNet adapter (FCSA) on an HP Integrity NonStop™ NS-series 
server.

Product Version

N.A.

Supported Release Version Updates (RVUs)

This guide supports H06.11 and all subsequent H-series RVUs until otherwise 
indicated by its replacement publication.

  

Part Number

Published

529971-005

July 2007

Summary of Contents for M8201R

Page 1: ...bre Channel to SCSI router with a Fibre Channel ServerNet adapter FCSA on an HP Integrity NonStop NS series server Product Version N A Supported Release Version Updates RVUs This guide supports H06 11 and all subsequent H series RVUs until otherwise indicated by its replacement publication Part Number Published 529971 005 July 2007 ...

Page 2: ...Document History Part Number Product Version Published 529971 005 N A July 2007 529971 001 N A June 2005 ...

Page 3: ... 1 3 Data Connections 1 3 Power Requirements and Physical Specifications 1 3 2 Getting Started Location 2 1 Unpacking the Box 2 1 Mounting the Fibre Channel to SCSI Router on a Desktop 2 2 Mounting the Fibre Channel to SCSI Router in a Rack 2 2 Required Tools 2 2 Installation Procedure With Ear Brackets 2 2 3 Installing the Fibre Channel to SCSI Router for the NonStop NS Series Server Installation...

Page 4: ...sing the Serial Interface Serial Port Connection B 1 Autobaud Feature B 1 Setting Up Serial Port Communications B 2 Ethernet Configuration B 3 C Configuring OSM for Monitoring the Fibre Channel to SCSI Router Connecting the Hardware C 1 Configuring the Fiber Channel to SCSI Router for OSM Monitoring C 2 Safety and Compliance Index Examples Figures Figure 1 1 Hardware Configuration 1 2 Figure 2 1 I...

Page 5: ... Power Switch on the Tape Drive 6 1 Figure 6 2 Rear View of the Fibre Channel to SCSI Router 6 2 Figure 6 3 Rear View of the Fibre Channel Router 6 3 Figure A 1 Fibre Channel to SCSI Router A 1 Figure A 2 Rear Panel Components A 1 Figure B 1 Fibre Channel to SCSI Router Serial Port B 1 Figure B 2 Ethernet Configuration Menu B 3 Figure C 1 OSM Tree View C 2 Figure C 2 Actions Dialog Box C 3 Tables ...

Page 6: ...Contents M8201R Fibre Channel to SCSI Router Installation and User s Guide 529971 005 iv ...

Page 7: ... SCSI router with a Fibre Channel ServerNet adapter FCSA on an HP Integrity NonStop NS series server Product Version N A Supported Release Version Updates RVUs This guide supports H06 11 and all subsequent H series RVUs until otherwise indicated by its replacement publication Document History New and Changed Information This manual is new Part Number Published 529971 005 July 2007 Part Number Prod...

Page 8: ...What s New in This Manual M8201R Fibre Channel to SCSI Router Installation and User s Guide 529971 005 vi New and Changed Information ...

Page 9: ...example MAXATTACH lowercase italic letters Lowercase italic letters indicate variable items that you supply Items not enclosed in brackets are required For example file name computer type Computer type letters within text indicate C and Open System Services OSS keywords and reserved words Type these items exactly as shown Items not enclosed in brackets are required For example myfile c italic comp...

Page 10: ...ollowing a pair of brackets or braces indicates that you can repeat the enclosed sequence of syntax items any number of times For example M address new value 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 An ellipsis immediately following a single syntax item indicates that you can repeat that syntax item any number of times For example s char Punctuation Parentheses commas semicolons and other symbols not previously descri...

Page 11: ...alled procedure and returns data to the calling program For example error COMPRESSEDIT filenum i o i i In procedure calls the i i notation follows an input string parameter that has a corresponding parameter specifying the length of the string in bytes For example error FILENAME_COMPARE_ filename1 length i i filename2 length i i o i In procedure calls the o i notation follows an output buffer para...

Page 12: ...braces is a list of all possible items that can be displayed of which one is actually displayed The items in the list can be arranged either vertically with aligned braces on each side of the list or horizontally enclosed in a pair of braces and separated by vertical lines For example obj type obj name state changed to state caused by Object Operator Service process name State changed from old obj...

Page 13: ... The o notation following a token or field name indicates that the token or field is optional For example ZSPI TKN MANAGER token type ZSPI TYP FNAME32 o Change Bar Notation Change bars are used to indicate substantive differences between this manual and its preceding version Change bars are vertical rules placed in the right margin of changed portions of text figures tables examples and so on Chan...

Page 14: ...About This Manual M8201R Fibre Channel to SCSI Router Installation and User s Guide 529971 005 xii Change Bar Notation ...

Page 15: ...ultaneous communications between NonStop NS series servers and data storage devices The Fibre Channel to SCSI router has an integrated power supply The Fibre Channel to SCSI router connects a supported storage device to the Fibre Channel ServerNet adapter FCSA on a NonStop NS series server Figure 1 1 shows a Fibre Channel to SCSI Router connecting a tape drive to the Fibre Channel ServerNet adapte...

Page 16: ...second Fibre Channel enables significantly faster tape reads and writes which in turn speed operations for backup and restore The Fibre Channel to SCSI router backups and restores existing data in significantly less time or increasingly larger data sets within the customers current backup window Figure 1 1 Hardware Configuration Tape Drive Fibre Channel to SCSI Router NonStop NS Series Server FCSA...

Page 17: ...bre Channel port that connects to the Fibre Channel ServerNet adapter FCSA on a NonStop NS series server SCSI Ports The Fibre Channel to SCSI router has two Narrow Wide Fast Ultra 3 SCSI buses Both are Ultra SCSI for data transfer up to 40 megabytes second per HVD bus Fibre Channel Port The Fibre Channel to SCSI router has a 2 gigabits second Fibre Channel port and maximum throughput of 160 megaby...

Page 18: ...Overview of the Fibre Channel to SCSI Router M8201R Fibre Channel to SCSI Router Installation and User s Guide 529971 005 1 4 Power Requirements and Physical Specifications ...

Page 19: ...attach the stick on feet to the bottom of the unit Unpacking the Box Unpack the shipping container of the Fibre Channel to SCSI router in an area clear of any clutter 1 Remove all items from the shipping container Check each item for any damage Keep the Fibre Channel to SCSI router in the protective bag until you are ready to install it 2 Make sure you received all the equipment you ordered If an ...

Page 20: ...ures appropriate for the mounting materials included in the shipping container of the product you received When familiar with the installation procedure follow the steps indicated to mount the Fibre Channel to SCSI router into a 19 inch rack using these provided mounting materials One Fibre Channel to SCSI router Two ear brackets or two slides rails with two extension brackets A bag of mounting sc...

Page 21: ...nel to SCSI Router Installation and User s Guide 529971 005 2 3 Installation Procedure With Ear Brackets 4 Install the cage nuts on the vertical mounting rails of the rack cabinet as shown in Figure 2 1 Figure 2 1 Installing Cage Nuts ...

Page 22: ...ets as shown in Figure 2 2 6 Attach the ear brackets to the Fibre Channel to SCSI router using two of the 6 32x 312 Phillips screws on each side as shown in Figure 2 3 on page 2 5 Position the front of each bracket next to the end of the Fibre Channel to SCSI router that will be facing out of the rack 7 Tighten the screws securely Figure 2 2 Locating Front of Ear Brackets ...

Page 23: ...ure 2 4 on page 2 6 or with the ports facing outside the rack shown in Figure 2 5 on page 2 7 attach the front of the mounting brackets to the rack using two of the M6x12 Phillips screws for the front of each ear bracket Tighten the screws securely Figure 2 3 Attaching Ear Brackets WARNING To reduce injury or equipment damage the mounting brackets must be level If the brackets are not level the Fi...

Page 24: ...Getting Started M8201R Fibre Channel to SCSI Router Installation and User s Guide 529971 005 2 6 Installation Procedure With Ear Brackets Figure 2 4 Mounting at Front of Rack ...

Page 25: ...Getting Started M8201R Fibre Channel to SCSI Router Installation and User s Guide 529971 005 2 7 Installation Procedure With Ear Brackets Figure 2 5 Mounting at Back of Rack ...

Page 26: ...Getting Started M8201R Fibre Channel to SCSI Router Installation and User s Guide 529971 005 2 8 Installation Procedure With Ear Brackets ...

Page 27: ...o connect the tape drive Both ports on the Fibre Channel to SCSI router are available for use if needed Table 3 1 SCSI Cable Part Numbers and Descriptions Product Number Part Number Description 520 001 529794 001 CBA 1 meter VHDCI 68P to HD 68P HVD SCSI Cable 520 003 529795 001 CBA 3 meter VHDCI 68P to HD 68P HVD SCSI Cable 520 010 529796 001 CBA 10 meter VHDCI 68P to HD 68P HVD SCSI Cable 520 015...

Page 28: ...outer for the NonStop NS Series Server M8201R Fibre Channel to SCSI Router Installation and User s Guide 529971 005 3 2 Installation 2 Tighten the screws by hand to secure the cable to the unit Do not use a screwdriver Figure 3 1 SCSI Cable ...

Page 29: ...ceptacle on the Fibre Channel to SCSI router See Figure 3 3 for the location Then plug the other end into an AC power outlet Note The router does not have protection against lightning surges Customers in high risk areas should use external surge protection rated for use in their location and be able to handle the power demand of the router Figure 3 2 Front View of the Fibre Channel to SCSI Router ...

Page 30: ... s Guide 529971 005 3 4 Installation 5 Connect the larger end of the SCSI cable to SCSI port 1 on the rear panel of the tape drive See Figure 3 5 for the location Figure 3 4 Front View of the Tape Drive Figure 3 5 Rear View of the Tape Drive Note Tape drives are preconfigured to SCSI ID 5 Power Switch AC Power Receptacle Port 2 Port 1 ...

Page 31: ...e terminator to the tape drive Do not use a screwdriver 9 Attach the power cord to the AC power receptacle on the tape drive See Figure 3 5 for the location Then plug the other end into an AC power outlet 10 Connect the other end of the fiber cable to the Fibre Channel ServerNet adapter FCSA on the NonStop NS series server For the location of the FCSA see Figure 3 6 on page 3 6 Note The tape drive...

Page 32: ...ide 529971 005 3 6 Installation The fiber cable is a multimode short wave fiber optic cable This cable is normally an orange color Figure 3 6 View of Two FCSAs at the Rear of Server Table 3 2 Fiber Cables Connector Fiber Cable Fiber Cable Distance LC LC 50 125 µm 2 300 meters 6 56 984 25 feet LC LC 62 5 125 µm 3 150 meters 9 84 492 13 feet ...

Page 33: ...l to SCSI Router Installation and User s Guide 529971 005 3 7 Installation 11 Power on the tape drive For the power switch location see Figure 3 4 on page 3 4 Then wait for it to perform its power on self test POST 12 Power on the router and then wait for it to perform its power on self test POST ...

Page 34: ...Installing the Fibre Channel to SCSI Router for the NonStop NS Series Server M8201R Fibre Channel to SCSI Router Installation and User s Guide 529971 005 3 8 Installation ...

Page 35: ... 1 The Fibre Channel to SCSI router can also be connected to a tape library Table 4 1 shows the SCSI ID router port number and the LUN address for a tape library and a tape drive Configuration 4 1 Note The LUN logical unit number in SCF should be 1 for the tape drive that is on bus 0 and 3 for the tape drive that is on bus 1 Note PORTNAME in SCF corresponds to the WWP name of the router This name ...

Page 36: ...in SCF SCF START TAPE tape Example SCF START TAPE TAPE1 For complete details about the ADD and START commands including command syntax see the SCF Reference Manual for the Storage Subsystem Figure 4 1 Rear View of the Fibre Channel Router Note WWN stands for worldwide name Note WWP stands for worldwide port WWNN 100000E00200F000 WWPN 100000E00C00F000 ENET MAC ID 00 E0 02 00 00 XY WWN Name WWP Name...

Page 37: ...sic configuration Then add elements one at a time and verify the operation at each step Visual Inspection To assure that the installation of the Fibre Channel to SCSI router has been completed correctly 1 Check that all devices are powered up 2 Check that all cords are plugged in tightly and there are no bent pins 3 Check the LEDs No amber lights should be illuminated 4 Check the fiber cables to e...

Page 38: ...e fault indicator stays lit contact your service provider Fibre Channel Lnk Act When lit green the upper indicator signifies a good Fibre Channel link on the port When lit green the lower indicator signifies Fibre Channel port activity If the Link indicator fails to light at all or if the Activity indicator stays continually lit without corresponding SCSI bus activity there might be a problem with...

Page 39: ...out what tape drives can be connected to a Fibre Channel to SCSI router see Supported Storage Devices on page 1 3 In these procedures the N1525A tape drive is used Tape Drive Replacement 1 Perform a forced reset on the tape drive in SCF by entering in the following command SCF RESET TAPE1 FORCED 2 Power off the tape drive by pressing the power switch For the location see Figure 6 1 Tape Drive and ...

Page 40: ...r by powering it off and then on 9 Start the tape drive in SCF by entering in the following command SCF START TAPE TAPE1 Fibre Channel to SCSI Router Replacement 1 Perform a forced reset on the tape drive in SCF by entering in the following command SCF RESET TAPE1 FORCED 2 Power off the tape drive by pressing the power switch See Figure 6 1 for the location 3 Power off the Fibre Channel to SCSI ro...

Page 41: ...outer 9 Enter in the following SCF command SCF ALTER TAPE TAPE1 WWN 100000E00200F00 The WWN Worldwide Name is on the rear of the Fibre Channel to SCSI Router as shown in Figure 6 3 on page 6 3 10 Power on the tape drive See Figure 6 1 on page 6 1 for the power switch location Then wait for it to perform its power on self test POST 11 Start the tape drive in SCF by entering in the following command...

Page 42: ...Hardware Replacement Procedures M8201R Fibre Channel to SCSI Router Installation and User s Guide 529971 005 6 4 Fibre Channel to SCSI Router Replacement ...

Page 43: ...annel to SCSI Router Table A 1 Dimensions of the Fibre Channel to SCSI Router Specification Value Weight 9 pounds 4 kilograms Width 17 inches 43 centimeters Height 1 72 inches 4 4 centimeters Depth 10 75 inches 27 centimeters Figure A 2 Rear Panel Components 17 inches 43 centimeters AC Power Receptacle Power Switch LEDs Fiber Cable Port SCSI Cable Ports ...

Page 44: ...osure Power switch Operating Environment 0 to 50 degrees celsius 5 to 80 percent relative humidity noncondensing Non operating Environment 40 to 55 degrees celsius 0 to 92 percent relative humidity noncondensing Connection Supported The only connection supported is a Fibre Channel ServerNet adapter FCSA on a NonStop NS series server WARNING The Fibre Channel to SCSI router does not have protection...

Page 45: ...uter Once you set the baud rate in the terminal emulator wait until the Fibre Channel to SCSI router completes the power on self test POST and then the Firmware Initialization process This can take up to 90 seconds during which time the POST and initialization information might or might not be visible on the terminal or terminal emulator After this process has completed press the Enter key slowly ...

Page 46: ...nel to SCSI router 1 Leave power to the router turned off until you have set up the serial port communications on your host terminal 2 Plug the serial cable into one of the host computer s serial ports COM1 or COM2 and then plug the other end of the serial cable into the router s serial port 3 Start the terminal emulator 4 Set the terminal emulator to use the appropriate COM port 5 Specify these s...

Page 47: ...for the Ethernet network of the Fibre Channel to SCSI router Select 4 to change the Ethernet physical address or MAC address of the Fibre Channel to SCSI router Ethernet physical addresses are always assigned to Ethernet adapters by the manufacturers Figure B 2 Ethernet Configuration Menu Ethernet Configuration Menu X XX XX XXXXXX XXXXXX XXX_XXXXXXXXXXXXXX 01 06 2003 08 56 22 IP Address 192 231 36...

Page 48: ...led if DHCP has been successfully activated The IP address might also appear different than the former non DHCP IP address Your DHCP server might allow you to set up a lease reservation for an IP address by providing the server with the Ethernet MAC address of the Fibre Channel to SCSI router This sets the DHCP server to always provide the same IP address to the Fibre Channel to SCSI router This s...

Page 49: ...on and User s Guide 529971 005 B 5 Ethernet Configuration Select 9 to change security settings including the user name and password User names and passwords should be unique and kept confidential Use a combination of letters and numbers when creating user names and passwords ...

Page 50: ...Using the Serial Interface M8201R Fibre Channel to SCSI Router Installation and User s Guide 529971 005 B 6 Ethernet Configuration ...

Page 51: ...console with a hyper terminal installed A serial cable A system console with a serial cable port Connecting the Hardware To connect the router to the LAN connection on the system make these connections to the Fibre Channel to SCSI router 1 Connect the router to the FCSA on the system by using a fiber optic cable 2 Connect the tape drive to the router by using a SCSI cable 3 Connect a serial cable ...

Page 52: ... and User s Guide 529971 005 C 2 Configuring the Fiber Channel to SCSI Router for OSM Monitoring Configuring the Fiber Channel to SCSI Router for OSM Monitoring 1 Open a web browser on the system 2 Start OSM 3 On the tree view right click on Monitor Service Lan Devices and select actions Figure C 1 OSM Tree View ...

Page 53: ...hannel Router and then click on the Perform action button See Figure C 2 5 A small window appears and prompts you for a Router s user name default user name root b Router s password default password root c Router s IP address default IP address 192 231 36 101 d Name can be any alphanumeric string to logically identify the device For more help on attributes and actions of the router on OSM see OSM ...

Page 54: ...figuring OSM for Monitoring the Fibre Channel to SCSI Router M8201R Fibre Channel to SCSI Router Installation and User s Guide 529971 005 C 4 Configuring the Fiber Channel to SCSI Router for OSM Monitoring ...

Page 55: ...ion manual may cause interference to radio communications Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by Hewlett Packard Company could avoid the user s authority to operate this equipment CISPR Compliance This equip...

Page 56: ...Safety and Compliance M8201R Fibre Channel to SCSI Router Installation and User s Guide 529971 005 Statements 2 Taiwan BSMI Compliance Taiwan BSMI Compliance JAPAN VCCI Compliance ...

Page 57: ...sion 10300 North Tantau Avenue Cupertino California 95014 Represented in the EU By Hewlett Packard Company P O Box 81 02 44 81902 Munich Germany Product Name Fibre Channel to SCSI Router Regulatory Model N A Product Model M8201R Product Safety EN 60950 1995 IEC 950 2nd Edition Electromatic Compatibility EN 55022 1998 Radiated Conducted Emissions EN 61000 3 2 1995 Harmonic Current Emissions EN 6100...

Page 58: ...liance M8201R Fibre Channel to SCSI Router Installation and User s Guide 529971 005 Statements 4 JAPAN VCCI Compliance Chuck Denning Manager Hardware Product Assurance NonStop Enterprise Division Cupertino California ...

Page 59: ...le 4 1 SCF command 4 1 Ethernet configuration B 3 hardware configuration 1 2 installation 3 1 fiber cables 3 6 POST 3 7 6 3 rear view 3 3 6 2 SCSI cables 3 1 tape drive 3 4 6 1 mounting 2 2 overview 1 1 serial port connection B 1 specifications A 1 dimensions A 1 rear panel components A 1 troubleshooting 5 1 indicators 5 2 technical support 5 1 visual inspection 5 1 unpacking 2 1 N NonStop NS seri...

Page 60: ...Index M8201R Fibre Channel to SCSI Router Installation and User s Guide 529971 005 Index 2 S ...

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