HP 2100 ER User's Manual
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1. Hub Hosts 3 BIN Fibre Channel SI ip a LIU H aan mm O Hub 2 10 Chapter 2 Setting Up the Fibre Bridge Installing Cables Optical Fibre Channel Cable Options The Fibre Bridge uses fiber optic cables available in the lengths listed in Figure 2 2 Table 2 2 Fiber Optic Cable Options Product Number Length D6980A 164 ft 50 m D6981A 328ft 100 m NOTE For additional information regarding the Fibre Channel environment configuration and other Fibre issues refer to Appendix A Fibre Channel Overview Chapter 2 2 11 Setting Up the Fibre Bridge Installing Cables 2 12 Chapter 2 Operating the Fibre Bridge 3 1 ay Buneodo T o S 0 W oN Q 0 Operating the Fibre Bridge Chapter Overview Chapter Overview This chapter provides the following information e Powering on the System e Changing the Default Settings e Making Configuration Changes 3 2 Chapter 3 NOTE NOTE Operating the Fibre Bridge Powering on the System Powering on the System The HP SureStore Fibre Channel SCSI Bridge 2100 ER is configured for most Fibre Channel installations without intervention The basic configuration uses one Fibre Bridge connected directly to a Fibre Channel Host Bus Adapter HBA within a host computer n expanded configurations DLT libr2. 2 4 Figure 2 2 Mount the Fibre Bridge in the Rack 2 5 Figure 2 3 Fibre Bridge Connection Basic Configuration DLT and MO Libraries ouaaa auauua ees 2 7 Figure 2 4 Fibre Bridge Connection Expanded Configuration Minimum DLT Only ne 2 9 Figure 2 5 Fibre Bridge Connection Expanded Configuration Maximum DLT Only oossoo nn eee tees 2 10 Figure 3 1 Fibre Bridge Back View eee eee 3 4 Figure 3 2 Connecting the Serial Cable 3 6 Figure 3 3 Fibre Bridge Configuration Main Menu 3 9 Figure 3 4 Fibre Bridge Configuration Menu 3 10 Figure 3 5 Fibre Channel Configuration Menu 3 11 Figure 3 6 Fibre Channel Addresses sossun aknen 3 12 Figure 3 7 Trace Settings Menu 0 cee eee 3 13 xiii ny T 0 e I Q al D n Figures xiv 5 e Q c QO gt o 5 Introduction 1 1 Introduction Chapter Overview Chapter Overview This chapter provides the following information e Fibre Bridge Components and Supported Products e Choosing a Location e Fibre Channel Configurations 1 2 Chapter 1 Table 1 1 Introduction Fibre Bridge Components and Supported Products Fibre Bridge Components and Supported Products This section includes a list of all parts supplied with the Fibre Bridge products that Hewlett Packard supports for use with the Fibre
3. The Fibre Bridge default setting is hard addressing where the address is preset to 71 0x82 Use this procedure when an additional bridge is installed in a system or to resolve a Fibre Channel device I D conflict 1 Fromthe Configuration menu Figure 3 4 on page 3 10 select option 2 Fibre Channel Configuration 2 Totoggle between hard addressing and soft addressing select option 1 3 Tochoosea new address select option 2 and enter a new address from the table in Figure 3 6 on page 3 12 The Change ALPA Value option is not available when the soft address mode has been selected Fibre Channel Configuration Menu Fibre Channel Configuration Menu Version it Current Fibre Channel Configuration Use Hard ALPA Yes Hard ALPA Value 0x82 1 Toggle Hard ALPA Usage 2 Change ALPA Value X Return to previous menu Chapter 3 3 11 I 5 o o W o Q D ay Buneodo Operating the Fibre Bridge Making Configuration Changes Selecting the Change ALPA Value option 2 in the previous menu produces the following list of addresses Figure 3 6 Fibre Channel Addresses Arbitrated Loop Node Number to ALPA Lookup Table Version i t iii 0 0x01 16 0x29 32 0x45 48 0x5A 64 0x75 80 0x9E 96 0xB5 112 0xD2 1 0x02 17 0x2A 33 0x46 49 0x5C 65 0x76 81 0x9F 97 0xB6 113 0xD3 2 0x04 18 0x2B 34 0x47 50 0x63 66 0x79 82 0xA3 98 0xB9 114 0xD4 3 0x08 19 0x2C 35 0x49 51 0x65 67 0x7A 83
4. tai O d Bana SCSI Bank naa SCSI Ome Of to loi 10 Not Suitable for Hard Drvie Subsystems SERIAL FIBRE CHANNEL 3 4 Chapter 3 Operating the Fibre Bridge Changing the Default Settings Changing the Default Settings The basic Fibre Bridge configuration assumes there is only one Fibre Bridge induded in the system If this is a DLT installation and more than one Fibre bridge will be installed or if there is another Fibre Channel device using the same address you must change the fibre channel address using the serial port of the Fibre Bridge Connecting the Serial Cable Using the serial cable is not necessary in most installations The default settings work in most configurations Use the serial cable only if one of the following situations occurs e The default configuration must be changed I 5 E o W o Q o e A failure has occurred that requires diagnostic procedures See Chapter 4 Troubleshooting sy Buneodo If any of these scenarios occur attach the serial cable and RJ 11 toDB9 adapter as shown in Figure 3 2 on page 3 6 1 Plug the RJ 11 connector into the Fibre Bridge 2 Plug the DB9 adapter into the Com1 or Com2 port of the computer 3 Verify that the RJ 11 serial cable is properly plugged into the RJ 11 to DB9 adapter Chapter 3 3 5 Operating the Fibre Bridge Changing the Default Settings Figure 3 2 Connecting the
5. For example all devices in a rack can be connected to a hub using copper cable The hub can be connected to a Fibre Channel loop or Fabric using a fiber optic cable Appendix A A 9 Fibre Channel Overview Problems with Fibre Channel Additional optical cable considerations are as follows e Cable between two nodes must use the same core size NOTE The limitation on mixing core sizes applies only to cable between two nodes and is only a concern when splicing or connecting optical cables directly together Different size optical cable can be used in the same Fabric between different sets of nodes e Three core sizes supported by Fibre Channel are 62 5 micron 50 micron and 9 micron A 10 Appendix A Fibre Channel Overview Problems with Fibre Channel Laser Power Control Systems There are two types of systems approved for use OFC and non OFC These two types of control systems can exist on the same network but are not optically compatible and cannot be hooked up to the same optical cable Device Addressing The two modes of addressing used in Fibre Channel included on page A 7 are hard and soft addressing n small controlled environments hard addressing works well Also some operating systems and host bus adapters do not support soft addressing Large Fabric networks connecting many devices require the flexibility of soft addressing hard addressing is not supported in a Fabric environment HBA drivers cannot
6. 4 Glossary Index A ANSI Glossary1 Arbitrated loop topology Glossary1 Asynchronous Glossary1 B Basic Configuration 1 7 2 6 C Cable installation 2 6 2 11 CDB Glossary1 Changing the Default Settings 3 5 3 8 Changing the Trace Settings 3 13 Configuration Basic 1 7 2 6 Expanded 1 8 2 8 Making Changes 3 9 Connecting the Serial Cable 3 5 conventions typographical v CRC Glossary1 D Default Settings 3 5 Differential SCSI Glossary1 E Environmental Specifications 1 6 Expanded Configuration 1 8 2 8 F fault indicator lamp 4 3 4 4 FC AL Glossaryl FC SW Glossaryl FDDI Glossary1 Fiber Optic Cable 2 11 Fibre Bridge Glossaryl Assembling brackets to 2 4 Mounting in a Rack 2 3 2 5 Fibre Channel Glossary2 Host Bus Adapter HBA 3 3 Reconfiguring the Address 3 11 G Gigabit Glossary2 Gigabit Interface Converter GBIC Glossary2 GLM Glossary2 H Host Bus Adapter HBA Glossary2 I Installing Cables 2 6 2 11 L Local Area Network LAN Glossary2 M Making Configuration Changes MIA Glossary2 MIM Glossary2 Multicast Glossary2 Multimode Fibre Glossary2 N Narrow SCSI Glossary3 Native nterface Glossary2 Non OF C Glossary3 0 OFC Glossary3 Originator Glossary3 Overview vi P Physical Specifications 1 6 Port Glossary3 Powering on 3 3 PPP Glossary3 Printing History iv Product Components 1 3 1 4 Protocol Glossary3 R Rackmounting 2 3 2 5 Receive
7. Check with the system administrator before turning off power to either hubs or libraries Failuretoturn off all power could result in damage to the devices 2 Connect a SCSI cable from bus 1 on the Fibre Bridge to bus 1 on the library one For a two drive library connect a SCSI cable from bus 2 on the Fibre Bridge to bus 2 on the library 3 Connect the optical cable from the Fibre Bridge to the hub 4 Connect an optical cable from the hub to each host system If you have a 6 8 host system you will need an additional hub See Figure 2 3 and Figure 2 4 for examples of expanded configurations 5 Connect the power cord from Fibre Bridge one to an grounded outlet 6 Confirm that all cable ends are connected securely and both ends of each SCSI bus are properly terminated as shown in Figure 2 4 or Figure 2 5 on page 2 10 7 See poweron instructions in Chapter 3 2 8 Chapter 2 Setting Up the Fibre Bridge Installing Cables Figure 2 4 Fibre Bridge Connection Expanded Configuration Minimum DLT Only ay dn Bunes I o 0 W Q Co 0 Fibre Channel Hub Chapter 2 2 9 Setting Up the Fibre Bridge Installing Cables Figure 2 5 Fibre Bridge Connection Expanded Configuration Maximum DLT Only Library Hosts
8. Display Status of Power on Self Test 3 Display Trace and Assertion History 4 Reboot 5 Download a New Revision of the Firmware Command gt 3 Usethe Perform Configuration menu option to make changes to the configuration To select the option type 1 on the keyboard and press ENTER to display the Fibre Bridge configuration menu Chapter 3 3 9 Figure 3 4 CAUTION Operating the Fibre Bridge Making Configuration Changes Fibre Bridge Configuration Menu Configuration Menu Version 1 Fibre Channel Configuration 2 SCSI Configuration 3 Fibre Channel to SCSI Mapping Configuration 4 Trace Settings Configuration A Save Configuration B Restore Last Saved Configuration C Reset Configuration to Factory Defaults X Reset to main menu 4 Toinitiate a change enter the number of any item on thelist After all changes have been completed save the changes by pressing a on the keyboard To make changes take effect restart the Fibre Bridge Making changes under options B or C does not change the settings in memory Before closing the configuration menu and restarting the Fibre Bridge always select option A Save Configuration 3 10 Chapter 3 NOTE NOTE Figure 3 5 Operating the Fibre Bridge Making Configuration Changes Reconfigure the Fibre Channel Address Use the Fibre Channel Configuration menu to change from the hard address mode to the soft address mode
9. In this case user may be required to take appropriate corrective actions C 8 Appendix C Glossary A ANSI An acronym for the American National Standards Institute the coordinating organization for voluntary standards in the United States Arbitrated loop topology Fibre Channel topology that provides a low cost solution toattach multiple communicating ports in a loop without switches Asynchronous SCSI signals are transmitted one at a time down the SCSI communication path ATM Asynchronous Transfer Mode C CDB An acronym for the Command Descriptor Block CRC An acronym for Cyclic Redundancy Check An error correcting code used in Fibre Channel D Differential SCSI A SCSI implementation that allows a cable length of up to 25 meters F Fabric Fibre Channel defined interconnection methodology that supports high speed data routing in Fibre Channel networks FC AL An acronym for Fibre Channel Arbitrated Loop topology FC SW An acronym for Fibre Channel Switched topology The highest performance Fibre Channel fabric providing a choice of multiple path routings between pairs of F ports FDDI An acronym for the Fibre Distributed Data Interface ANSI S architecture for a Metropolitan Area Network a network based on the use of optical fibre cable to transmit data at 100 MBsc Fibre Bridge Bi directional connectivity for data transfers between Fibre and SCSI Glossary Glos 1 Glossar
10. Level menu is included for troubleshooting purposes The Trace Settings menu enables options in the Fibre Bridge firmware Changing the trace level does not affect the Fibre Bridge s operation but can affect the performance The HP service technician may require that you change one or more settings Do not use the Trace Settings menu unless an HP service technician requests that you do so 3 3 s Figure 3 7 Trace Settings Menu DS aS Trace Settings DH Version Level O ON Level 1 OFF Level 2 OFF Level 3 OFF Level 4 OFF Level 5 OFF Level 6 OFF Level 7 OFF U Update Current Operating Trace Levels X Return to previous menu Chapter 3 3 13 Operating the Fibre Bridge Making Configuration Changes Fibre Channel to SCSI Mapping Configuration UsetheFibre Channel to SCSI Mapping Configuration menu to display the SCSI devices that are present on the Fibre Bridge 3 14 Chapter 3 Troubleshooting Guide 4 1 O e o o BHunooyseqnol Troubleshooting Guide Chapter Overview Chapter Overview This chapter provides the following information 4 2 Possible problems that a user may encounter when installing the Fibre Bridge Recommended procedures for analyzing and solving problems What to do when problems cannot be resolved using the documented approach Chapter 4 Troubleshooting Guide Troubleshooting Troubleshooting This section de
11. Maschinenlarn information sverordnung vom 18 J anuar 1991 Schalldruckpegel Lp lt 70 dB A e am arbeitsplatz e normaler betrieb e nach ISO 7779 1988 EN 27779 1991 Typpr fung English Translation of German Sound Emission Directive This statement is provided to comply with the requirements of the German Sound E mission Directive from 18 J anuary 1991 Sound pressure Lp lt 70 dB A e at operator position e normal operation e according to ISO 7779 1988 EN 27779 1991 type test Appendix C C 5 D 9 o gt O 3 lt pue jajes Safety and Regulatory Information Chapter Overview Turvallisuusyhteenveto Laserturvallisuus LUOKAN 1 LASERLAITE KLASS 1 LASER APPARAT HP SureStore Fibre Channel SCSI Bridge laitteeseen on asennettu optista tiedonsiirtoa varten laserl hetin joker l hett signaalit siihen kytketyn optisen kuidun kautta Optisessa l hetinmoduulissa ei ole huollettavia kohteita eik sen tehtaalla tehtyj s t j tule muuttaa L hetinmoduulin turvallisen toiminnan varmistamiseksi on noudatettava tarkoin sen asentamisesta ja toiseen vastaanottavaan laitteistoon kytkemisest annettuja ohjeita Tie dye optisessa l hetinmoduulissa k ytett vien laserdiodien s teilyominaisuuksista Aallonpituus 780 680 nm Teho 3 MW Luokan 3B laser C 6 Appendix C Safety and Regulatory Information Chapter Overview English Translation of Finland Regulatory Information Laser
12. Products 1 3 Product Components Ri NAA 1 3 Supported Products muii ctas 1 5 CHOOSING a LOC cities 1 6 Physical Specifications aai aisa asn skein 1 6 Environmental Specifications ooouoss ennnen eneeen 1 6 Fibre Channel Configurations c ceescecesscceeeseceesteeeenteeeeaees 1 7 Basic CONMEUEAN OH ass 1 7 Expanded Configuration DLT libraries only 1 8 Setting Up the Fibre Bridge Chapter Overview ese GM 2 2 Mounting the Fibre Bridge in a Rack n se 2 3 Assemble the L brackets to the Fibre Bridge 2 4 Install the Fibre Bridge in the Rack sooronornrnrnrvrnrvnrrenvnrvnrner 2 5 Installing Cables na NA Boe ee AKON 2 6 Fibre Bridge Connection Basic Configuration Example DLT and MO Libraries siii ii 2 6 Fibre Bridge Connection Expanded Configuration Example DLT libraries ON aa laa kan neska val save NAGA NG 2 8 Optical Fibre Channel Cable Options sorrnnonrnvvnvvrnrvvrvrvenen 2 11 Operating the Fibre Bridge Chapter OVELVIC Kunis kantate 3 2 Powering on the System vussa san cosido ansaa sain as ae 3 3 Changing the Default Settings munnar 3 5 Connecting the Serial Cable tad 3 5 Sera POLE SEP sa 3 7 Serial Port Operation sussa AA ANAN NANG NG 3 7 vii D S OD e e e 5 a OD 5 gt n Contents Making Configuration Changes esnrrvennrnvennrrvennrnvennreernravennrsee 3 9 Reconfigure the Fibre Chan
13. Safety CLASS 1 LASER DEVICE HP SureStore Fibre Channel SCSI Bridge has a laser transmitter module installed for optical data transmission Optical fibre connected to the module is used for data transmission Under normal operating conditions thetransmitter is a safe Class 1 laser device for the user and the user cannot be exposed to the laser radiation it generates The safety dass of the transmitter has been defined according to the EN 60825 1 1994 standard The are no user serviceable parts inside the laser transmitter module and the factory settings should not be adjusted In order to ensure safe operation of the transmitter module all the instructions about installing and connecting to receiving equipment should be closely followed Information about radiation characteristics of the laser diode used in the transmitter module Wavelength 780 860 nm Power 3 mW Typical Class 3B laser Appendix C C 7 D 9 Q c gt e 3 lt pue Ajayes Safety and Regulatory Information Chapter Overview Japanese VCCI Statement TORE ARMIES ERISS BERRA VCCI OKE 13839 OS ZANE TT DEE SEEETEMI SL Eik HBS BE RICE ES I DES IE RE AGRI ES Ed DIS RE ND EMNHY ET This equipment is in the Class A category information technology equipment based on the rules of Voluntary Control Council For Interference by Information Technology Equipment VCCI When used in a residential area radio interference may be caused
14. Serial Cable Fibre Bridge RJ 11 connector Serial cable Bl WIN I H RJ 11 to DB9 adapter 3 6 Chapter 3 Operating the Fibre Bridge Changing the Default Settings Serial Port Setup Before communicating thePC serial port must be connected totheFibre Bridge and terminal emulation software Hyperterminal or similar must beinstalled on the host Configuretheterminal emulation program to use the settings in Table 3 1 on page 3 8 for the PC s serial port NOTE When initially powered on the Fibre Bridge uses the default or previously set baud rate during self tests After completing the self tests pressing ENTER several times causes the Fibre Bridge to reset itself to the baud rate used by the host Serial Port Operation The serial port on the Fibre Bridge connects to a terminal or computer that is running a terminal emulator such as Hyperterminal on Windows NT The operator can then perform the following ay Buneodo T o I 0 W oN Q 0 e Change the system addresses and address modes e Check the results of the POST tests e Change the operating level of diagnostic routines NOTE The serial port cannot be used to transfer data to devices on the SCSI buses or on the Fibre Channel loop An EEPROM inside the Fibre Bridge stores configuration changes Because the Fibre Bridge stores its original settings it can be reset to the original configuration at any time See Table 3 1 on pa
15. pins e Bus Type Single ended devices cannot be combined with differential devices on the same bus Similarly differential terminators cannot be used on the single ended Fibre Bridge e Device ID Each device on a SCSI bus must have a unique ID The default SCSI ID of the Fibre Bridge is 7 Make surethat this ID is not in use on the bus Check the library user guide for the default SCSI IDs Verify that other I Ds on the bus are not in conflict e Cabling Check SCSI cables to verify that they are functional then perform the following procedures a Be sure the maximum cable length on the single ended SCSI cable connected to the Fibre Bridge does not exceed a total of 3 meters b Check all cable connections and pins on the connectors Reseat the connections if necessary 4 6 Chapter 4 NOTE Troubleshooting Guide Troubleshooting 6 Verify SCSI bus operation Use the serial connection between the NT workstation and the Fibre Bridge See Chapter 3 Fibre Bridge Default Configuration Settings on page 3 8 for default settings and for steps to initiate the following procedures e Perform a Fibre Bridge self test e Verify device locations using the Fibre Channel to SCSI Mapping menu See Chapter 3 Fibre Channel toSCSI Mapping Configuration on page 3 14 If you experience communication difficulty with the Fibre Bridge confirm that the terminal emulation software Hyperterminal or similar has been configured p
16. to the front is required ay dn Bunes I o 0 W EF oN Q 0 2 Holding the Fibre Bridge in position align the holes in the mounting brackets with the holes in the clip nuts 3 Install four 10x32 screws into the clip nuts and hand tighten 4 Tighten all four screws 5 Install the front filler panel supplied by the rack vendor and apply the decal Figure 2 2 Mount the Fibre Bridge in the Rack Chapter 2 9 5 NOTE CAUTION NOTE Setting Up the Fibre Bridge Installing Cables Installing Cables TheFibre Bridge can be used in either basic or expanded system configurations This section provides the steps to install cables in both configurations Thefollowing section explains overall configuration cabling For complete installation procedures refer tothe INSTALL subdirectory on the CD ROM shipped with the bridge Fibre Bridge Connection Basic Configuration Example DLT and MO Libraries Be sure all devices in the configuration have been turned off and disconnected from the power source before making any connections Failure to disconnect all power could result in damage to the devices 1 Properly shut down all peripheral devices that will be connected to the Fibre Bridge including the host If the host computer is connected to a network check with the system administrator before switching off power 2 Connect the SCSI cable from bus 1 on the Fibre Bridge t
17. 0xA5 99 0xBA 115 0xD5 4 0x0F 20 0x2D 36 0x4A 52 0x66 68 0x7C 84 0xA6 100 0xBC 116 0xD6 5 0x10 21 0x2E 37 0x4B 53 0x67 69 0x80 85 0xA7 101 0xC3 117 0xD9 6 0x17 22 0x31 38 0x4C 54 0x69 70 0x81 86 0xA9 102 0xC5 118 0xDA 7 0x18 23 0x32 39 0x4D 55 0x6A 71 0x82 87 0xAA 103 0xC6 119 0xDC 8 0x1B 24 0x33 40 0x4E 56 0x6B 72 0x84 88 0xAB 104 0xC7 120 0xE0 9 0x1D 25 0x34 41 0x51 57 0x6C 73 0x88 89 0xAC 105 0xC9 121 0XE1 10 0x1E 26 0x35 42 0x52 58 0x6D 74 0x8F 90 0xAD 106 0xCA 122 0xE2 11 0x1F 27 0x36 43 0x53 59 0x6E 75 0x90 91 0xAE 107 0xCB 123 0xE4 12 0x23 28 0x39 44 0x54 60 0x71 76 0x97 92 0xB1 108 0xCC 124 0xE8 13 0x25 29 0x3A 45 0x55 61 0x72 77 0x98 93 0xB2 109 0xCD 125 0xEF 14 0x26 30 0x3C 46 0x56 62 0x73 78 0x9B 94 0xB3 110 0xCE 15 0x27 31 0x43 47 0x59 63 0x74 79 0x9D 95 0xB4 111 0xD1 Enter node number gt 4 Select an address by entering the number before the colon Pressing any key except a valid number will display an invalid entry message The address will not be changed The firmware will return to the Fibre Channel Configuration menu NOTE Confirm that the Fibre Channel device address selected is unique on the FC AL 3 12 Chapter 3 Operating the Fibre Bridge Making Configuration Changes Change the Trace Settings CAUTION Changing options in the Trace Settings menu directly affects the current operation of the Fibre Bridge Pressing u changes the current operating parameters without restarting the Fibre Bridge The Trace
18. 2 Single ended 68 pin D connector with screws User Guide 1 English manual Rackmount screws and 1 package Six 6 6x32 screws with nuts Includes lock washers for mounting extra the Fibre Bridge to parts L brackets Six 6 10x32 screws and six 6 dipnuts for installing the L brackets with Fibre Bridge into a rack RJ 11 to DB9 Adapter 1 Adapter to use with the RJ 11 to RJ 11 Serial Cable 1 4 Chapter 1 Table 1 2 Supported Products Introduction Fibre Bridge Components and Supported Products Table 1 2 shows the products that Hewlett Packard supports for connection with the Fibre Bridge Supported Products Product Description HP DLT libraries and autoloaders with single ended SCSI interfaces Library models are subject to change Consult with your sales representative HP magneto optical MO libraries with single ended SCSI interfaces Library models are subject to change Consult with your sales representative HP Fibre Channel hub Consult with your sales representative for model of hub HP Host bus adapter HHBA 5101B for NT Systems Chapter 1 1 5 ct e Q c Q gt o 5 Introduction Choosing a Location Choosing a Location Physical Specifications The Fibre Bridge is designed for rackmounting The unit can be mounted in most standard 19 inch rack configurations The physical characteristics are as follow
19. Bridge environmental considerations and sample system configurations Product Components Table 1 1 lists the parts that are supplied with the Fibre Bridge Supplied Components Item Quantity Description Feet 4 Rubber pads for bottom of Fibre Bridge Not required for rackmount installation Fibre Channel SCSI 1 User Guide in English Bridge 2100 ER User French German and Guide CD ROM J apanese CD also contains a Fibre Share Primer and Application Notes Filler Panel Decal 1 Adhesive backed decal for filler panel provided by rack manufacturer French Statement 1 A French regulatory requirement HP SureStore Fibre 1 Fibre Bridge Channel SCSI Bridge 2100 ER Rackmount Hardware 2 Two L brackets that fasten to the Fibre Bridge and mount in a rack Chapter 1 1 3 3 cot x Q Q al le e 5 Introduction Fibre Bridge Components and Supported Products Item Ouantity Description SCSI Cables 2 TwoSingle ended 2 meter for Digitial Linear Tape length 68 pin high density libraries SCSI Cable 2 TwoSingle ended 2 meter for Magneto Optical length 50 to 68 pin high libraries density Serial Cable 1 RJ 11 to RJ 11 cable included for troubleshooting and reconfiguration purposes only SW Optical FC Cable 1 Short Wave Optical Fibre Channel Cable 16 meter length SW Optical GBIC 2 Gigabit Interface Converter Terminator
20. HP SureStore Fibre Channel SCSI Bridge 2100 ER User Guide Edition 3 Uy HEWLETT PACKARD Part Number C6340 90003 February 2000 Printed in Greeley CO USA O Copyright 2000 Hewlett Packard Company Notice This document contains information that is protected by copyright All rights are reserved No part of this document may be photocopied reproduced or translated to another language The information contained in this document is subject to change without notice See Appendix C for important safety and regulatory information Warranty HP PRODUCT HP SureStore 2100 ER SCSI Fibre Channel Bridge C6340F DURATION OF LIMITED WARRANTY Two Years 1 HP warrants HP hardware accessories and supplies against defects in materials and workmanship for the period specified above If Hewlett Packard receives notice of such defects during the warranty period Hewlett Packard will at its option either repair or replace products which prove to be defective Replacement products may be either new or like new 2 HP warrants that HP software will not fail to execute its programming instructions for the period specified above due to defects in material and workmanship when properly installed and used If HP receives notice of such defects during the warranty period HP will replace software media that does not execute its programming instructions due to such defects 3 HP does not warrant that the operation of HP products will be u
21. NOTE Registering allows the local repair office to prepare for the proper response level needed HP FIRST QUICK FAX Faxback Services QUICK FAX and HP FIRST are automated systems that fax requested product information and or technical support documents to you These faxback services are available 24 hours day Touse this service dial the appropriate fax number below for your country from a touch tone phone Follow the voice prompts to select an index of available support and product documents NOTE Remember to dial the country code before these numbers NOTE HP FIRST QUICK FAX was discontinued in many countries To obtain product information and or technical support documents go to www hp com Select HP Services and Support and then select your product type pue uoddns O en D n o 3 D D wn D O lt 2 ko Appendix B B 5 Support and Customer Service Hewlett Packard Customer Support Asia Pacific Australia China Hong Kong India Indonesia J apan Korea Malaysia New Zealand Philippines Singapore Taiwan Thailand Vietnam B 6 03 9272 2627 81610 65055280 800 96 7729 91 0 11 682 6031 6221 350 3408 3 3335 8622 02 769 0543 800 1611 09 356 6642 632 867 3551 65 291 7951 02 719 5589 02 661 4011 001 84 823 4530 Appendix B Europe Austria Support and Customer Service Hewlett Packard Customer Support 06 60 63 86 Belgium Dutch 0800 11906 Belgi
22. Numbers C6340F with or w o suffixes Product Options All Options conforms to the following Product Specifications Safety EN 60950 1992 A1 A2 1993 A3 1995 IEC950 1991 A1 A2 A3 EN 60825 1 1994 IEC825 1 1993 Laser Class I EMC EN 55022 1994 CISPR 22 1993 Class A EN 50082 1 1992 prEN 55024 2 1992 IEC 1000 4 2 1995 4 kV CD 8 kV AD prEN 55024 3 1991 IEC 1000 4 3 1995 3 V m prEN 55024 4 1993 TEC 801 4 4 1988 1 kV Peak Power Lines 0 5 kV Signal Lines EN 61000 3 2 1995 IEC 1000 3 2 1995 Harmonics EN 61000 3 3 1995 IEC 1000 3 3 1994 Flicker Supplementary Information The product herewith complies with the requirements of the following Directives and carries the CE marking accordingly the EMC Directive 89 336 EEC the Low Voltage Directive 73 23 EEC including 93 68EEC The Manufacturer listed above declares that this product has been tested and found to comply with the limits of a Class A digital device pursuant to Part 15 of FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation 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 However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interf
23. advantages e Provides large number of addresses e Detects address conflicts e Automatically reassigns new addresses when conflicts occur With Fibre Channel the data network can be distributed and very large The ANSI Fibre Channel committee developed a method that devices must use to check and report addresses before data can be sent or received ANSI also added the ability to semi dynamically assign address devices on the loop Addresses are only checked and conflicts resolved when a Fibre Channel device is added or removed During normal operations i e no devices being connected or disconnected device addresses are not changed When a Fibre Channel bus configuration changes each device on the bus verifies and reports its address O lt fo lt D 9uueyo 91014 Appendix A A 7 Fibre Channel Overview Working With Fibre Channel Fibre Channel devices may use either of two modes soft or hard addressing Hard addressing is similar tothe existing SCSI approach Fibre Channel devices can only use the assigned address If that address is already being used by another device the Fibre Channel device will not respond to any bus activity Soft addressing is similar to LAN addressing where the system determines device addresses As part of the addressing protocol all Fibre Channel devices have one or more unique addresses that are not duplicated any where in the world These addresses are provided by ANSI to manufactures o
24. aler pue uoddns O n e 3 D 100 D 5 S le D Appendix B B 3 Support and Customer Service Hewlett Packard Customer Support Hewlett Packard Customer Support If a Fibre Bridge fails during the warranty period and the troubleshooting guide and user manual do not solve the problem you can receive support by doing the following e Consult HP FIRST or QUICK FAX for faxback services See HP FIRST QUICK FAX Faxback Services on page B 5 e Consult one of the computer modem connectivity services available such as America Online or CompuServe See Electronic Support Services on page B 8 e Consult one of the customer support centers in your area for standard or post warranty work See Customer Care Centers on page B 9 If you have upgraded your support to on site service call the number listed on the Support Pack or Service Contract If the Fibre Bridge fails after the warranty period contact your authorized HP dealer distributor or the nearest HP sales and service office Customers in the US and Europe can also use a credit card for phone assistance B 4 Appendix B Support and Customer Service Hewlett Packard Customer Support Support Pack Service Contract If you purchased a Support Pack from Hewlett Packard to upgrade the support level make sure that you immediately send in the registration card Failureto submit the Support Pack registration card may delay the on site response time
25. alling please complete the following information so that you will have it ready for the support center representative e Serial number of product e Brand and model of host computer e Version of software used driver selected US and Canada Using a VISA or MasterCard call one of the following e 800 810 0130 Per incident fee of 25 00 will be charged to the credit card e 900 555 1800 2 50 per minute with a maximum of 25 00 will be charged to the credit card Europe Call the appropriate number listed under European Customer Care Centers on page B 9 A per incident fee will be charged for after warranty support Please have a credit card PO number or billing number address ready Elsewhere Contact your authorized HP dealer distributor or the nearest HP sales and service office for after warranty support o HP Reseller Locator Numbers a ES US 800 752 0900 3 3 Canada 800 387 3867 2 5 Mexico and 3 South America 305 267 4220 Appendix B B 11 Support and Customer Service Hewlett Packard Customer Support B 12 Appendix B Safety and Regulatory Information D D Ko C je S lt pue Ajayes Safety and Regulatory Information Chapter Overview Chapter Overview This section contains important safety and regulatory information for the United States Finland Sweden Germany United Kingdom European Union and apan C 2 Appendix C WARNING NOTE Safety and Regu
26. aries only the Fibre Bridge may be connected to either a Fibre Channel HBA or a Fibre Channel hub The Fibre Bridge is set up to support an HP single ended SCSI library on a Fibre Channel arbitrated loop Use the following sequence when powering on the system Powering on each device in the proper sequence is important When devices are turned on out of order communication failures may result 1 Power on the library which allows the Fibre Bridge to connect properly to the library when it scans the SCSI bus 2 Power on the Fibre Bridge When you do notice that the power indicator comes on immediately The Fault indicator may flash momentarily After about 30 seconds the SCSI activity indicator will flash once The Fibre Channel activity indicator will not flash until other devices have been attached and powered on 3 Power on the hub if required 4 Power on the host If DLT If there are multiple hosts power them on sequentially Order is important Wait for for each host to finish booting before powering on the next host If any fault indicators are encountered on the Fibre Bridge or other equipment consult the appropriate user guide 5 If DLT Install backup software Chapter 3 3 3 T o I 0 W oN Q 0 ayy Buneodo Operating the Fibre Bridge Powering on the System Figure 3 1 Fibre Bridge Back View Input 100 240 VAC 50 60Hz 1A Fuse Amp 250V CK SureStore E ON JO ot JO
27. dding storage with a Fibre Channel system does not reguire adding servers except when extra performance is needed Supporting distributed configurations Fibre Channel improves disaster recovery planning Faster speeds and greater transmission distances allow for remotely located backup systems Cabling Advantages Using less cable associated hardware than a typical SCSI environment Fibre Channel reduces total system costs and supports greater performance Easily added and often using LAN cables Fibre Channel cable is smaller and lighter than SCSI cable making it easier to install and manage Fibre Channel supports copper and optical cables Optical cable while more expensive will carry data further than copper and is not susceptible to noise interference Although current HBA drivers use SCSI commands future driver enhancements will support other protocols specified for Fibre Channel including LAN Optical cables carrying LAN protocols will be used in place of existing LAN cablingin the future Appendix A A 5 O lt o lt D JauueyD 9101 Fibre Channel Overview Working With Fibre Channel Working With Fibre Channel Fibre Channel is a transport protocol Differing from protocols such as SCSI Fibre Channel does not use data manipulation commands An addressing scheme with advance handshaking requirements verifies that data was transferred correctly Fibre Channel specifications are divided into multi layer
28. dynamically track device addresses that can change after the system is turned on Physical addresses change while the operating system uses the same logical name for the device Applications that always use the same physical device may use the World Wide Name WWN For example backup programs must locate the library and all of its drives regardless of the bus address Fibre Channel resolves these issues Proper system planning and research prior to installing a Fibre Channel system will help avoid these problems Configured properly Fibre Channel is as reliable and easy to use as current SCSI systems O lt o lt D JauueyD 9101 Appendix A A 11 Fibre Channel Overview Problems with Fibre Channel Appendix A Support and Customer Service pue uoddns c n e 3 OD 100 D 5 S le D Support and Customer Service Chapter Overview Chapter Overview This chapter contains information to help users obtain supplies and obtain support In this section you will find the following e Supplies and Accessories e Hewlett Packard Customer Support B 2 Appendix B Support and Customer Service Supplies and Accessories Supplies and Accessories A full range of supplies may be ordered through a Hewlett Packard authorized dealer sales office or through HP Direct To contact HP Direct call 1 800 227 8164 Call 1 800 752 0900 for the location of the nearest authorized Hewlett Packard de
29. e Centers a sap ANNA NAA B 9 Telephone Support After Warranty ooooonococonccicnnonncnonccancninnno B 11 C Safety and Regulatory Information Caer One C 2 CDRH Regulations USA Only oooonnccnocccicccinancnancnonccannnnnnnos C 3 United Kingdom Telecommunications Act 1984 C 3 Herstellerbescheinisunk avsvumsasaaa anG GANG C 5 English Translation of German Sound Emission Directive C 5 Turvallisuusyhteenveto Livstid C 6 English Translation of Finland Regulatory Information C 7 Japanese VCCI Statement AA ANA C 8 Glossary Index Contents Tables Table 1 1 Supplied Components osuus eee eee ees 1 3 Table 1 2 Supported ProductS 0 00 cece cece eee ees 1 5 Table 1 3 Physical Specifications of the Fibre Bridge 1 6 Table 1 4 Location Criteria ooo ee 1 6 Table 2 1 Assembly Components 0 cece eee eee 2 3 Table 2 2 Fiber Optic Cable Options 0 0000 eee 2 11 Table 3 1 Fibre Bridge Default Configuration Settings 3 8 Table A 1 Fibre Channel Supported Fabric Topologies A 4 xi sajqel jo alae Tables xii Figures Figure 1 1 Sample Fibre Channel Configuration Basic 1 7 Figure 1 2 Sample Fibre Channel Configuration Minimum Expansion ooo 1 8 Figure 1 3 Sample Fibre Channel Configuration Maximum Expansion ooo 000 cee eee 1 9 Figure 2 1 Assembling L brackets tothe Fibre Bridge
30. ed functional levels The five layers define the physical media and transmission rates encoding scheme framing protocol and flow control common services and the upper level protocol interfaces Each section of the Fibre Channel specification can be changed without affecting other sections Upper level specifications for Fibre Channel map commands and data from different supported protocols to the Fibre Channel system The mapped commands and data are then segmented into frame sequences Each frame is encoded and sent to the desired target device At the target device the frames are decoded and reassembled into the original sequence The data in the sequence is extracted and then processed by the target system This whole process is done without knowledge of the contents of the information being transferred Because Fibre Channel supports many different communication protocols the highest level of the Fibre Channel specifications identify the type of communication protocol encoded As information is divided into sequences of frames Fibre Channel attaches address and sequence information to each packet This transport protocol is required to reconstruct the original information into its original form More complex than simply dividing information up into frames and sending it to an address Fibre Channel also has special frames to pass the following Fibre Channel specific information between devices e New devices added to the system All d
31. erence to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures a Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna b Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver c Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected or d Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help Change or modification of this equipment not expressly approved by Hewlett Packard could void the user s authority to operate this equipment Only use the cables connectors power cords and accessories supplied with this equipment or expressly approved by Hewlett Packard Storage Systems Division July 1998 Greeley Colorado USA For Regulatory Compliance Information ONLY contact Australian Product Regulations Manager Hewlett Packard Australia Ltd 31 41 Joseph Street Blackburn Victoria 3130 Australia European Your local Hewlett Packard Sales and Service Office or Hewlett Packard GmbH Department TRE Herrenberger Strasse 130 D 71304 Boblingen FAX 49 703 1 14 3143 USA Product Regulations Manager Hewlett Packard Company 700 71st Avenue Greeley CO 80634 USA Phone 970 350 5600 C 4 Appendix C Safety and Regulatory Information Chapter Overview Herstellerbescheinigung Diese Information steht im Zusammenhang mit den Anforderungen der
32. et the required conditions Cautions call attention to an operating procedure or practice that could damage the product if not correctly performed Do not proceed until you fully understand and meet the required conditions Notes provide information that can be helpful in understanding the operation of the product In This Guide In this guide the following areas are described Chapter 1 Chapter 2 Chapter 3 Chapter 4 Appendix A Appendix B Appendix C Glossary vi Introduction Contents of the parts kit supported products environmental requirements for the Fibre Bridge and sample configurations Setting Up the Fibre Bridge How toinstall the Fibre Bridge including rackmounting and cabling Operating the Fibre Bridge The Fibre Bridge start sequence default settings and how to change them and verification of the system setup Troubleshooting Guide Possible start sequence errors instructions for starting diagnostic procedures and how to proceed Fibre Channel Overview Background information about the Fibre environment including specifics relating to the Fibre Bridge Support and Customer Service Resource information about access to Hewlett Packard customer support and service Safety and Regulatory Information Safety and regulatory information for the Fibre Bridge A list of terms with definitions Contents Introduction A AA TALAANG 1 2 Fibre Bridge Components and Supported
33. evice addresses How and when data can be transferred e Problem detection A 6 Appendix A Fibre Channel Overview Working With Fibre Channel TheFibre Channel protocol will work when devices are connected or disconnected while data is being transferred because of this additional information Error detection and recovery at all levels of the protocol are also provided A fairness algorithm is built into the FCAL protocol so that all devices have equal access to the system To keep the phase lock loops synchronized Fibre Channel continually communicates even between frames supporting device arbitration for access to the loop Fibre Channel devices also use this communication to report on buffer size available for communication If there is nothing to report the Fibre Channel protocol fills up the space between frames with idle characters Characters must be present on the bus at all times to keep the high frequency circuits working correctly reconstructing data clocks and detecting data on the bus Even the data encoding is arranged so that there is never a continuous string of ones or zeros The lower levels of Fibre Channel protocol is handled in the hardware and toa minor extent by the low level HBA drivers System and application software does not need to be aware of any low level protocol operations Additional features exist in the protocol that more advanced applications can use Fibre Channel addressing introduces three major
34. f Fibre Channel products A 8 Appendix A Fibre Channel Overview Problems with Fibre Channel Problems with Fibre Channel Fibre Channel accommodates many protocols and physical interfaces Problems result in the attempt to do many things with one solution Awareness of the potential problems helps users create and maintain reliable systems This section addresses three of the main problems e Physical Connections e Laser Power Control Systems Device Addressing Physical Connections Physical problems arise from connecting devices with different types of cables Fibre Channel supports copper and optical interfaces ANSI specifies types of copper cable The maximum distance between devices depends on the type of cable being used but is limited to less than 20 meters As with all electrical media FibreChannel copper media can radiate RF interference and can be affected by external RF noises Because of the distance limitation and noise problems copper media should be used only inside a cabinet or rack An optical interface should be used to send data farther ANSI specifies multiple optical interfaces that use lasers light emitting diodes LED s and different types of optical cable Generally cable that supports greater distance transmission commands is more expensive than cables that support shorter distances O lt o lt D jauueyD 9101 Using a Fibre Channel hub allows multiple cable types within a system
35. firm that the power indicator is illuminated 3 Verify that the fault indicator is not illuminated 4 If the fault indicator is illuminated the hub is inoperable further diagnostic procedures cannot be performed Contact the sales representative or an HP service representative Problem Cannot Turn On the Fibre Bridge If the Fibre Bridge will not power on use the following procedures to diagnose the problem 1 Verify that all power connections breakers and switch settings are powered on and are set correctly 2 Confirm that the power indicator is illuminated green 3 Verify that the fault indicator amber is not illuminated 4 If the fault indicator is illuminated the unit is inoperable further diagnostic procedures cannot be performed Contact the sales representative or an HP service representative Problem Cannot Confirm the Library Connection 1 Confirm the library connection by using the control panel menu on the NT server to review the SCSI device folder The NT discovery process is not dynamic When SCSI devices are powered on after the host the control panel will not display their connection 4 4 Chapter 4 Troubleshooting Guide Troubleshooting 2 Make surethe libraries Fibre Bridge and hubs DLT only are powered on and connected appropriately before powering on workstations If they were not connected powered on and configured properly before theNT workstation was powered on restart the worksta
36. ge 3 8 for the default configuration settings NOTE If there is trouble communicating between the serial port and the Fibre Bridge contact an HP service representative Chapter 3 3 7 Operating the Fibre Bridge Changing the Default Settings Table 3 1 Fibre Bridge Default Configuration Settings Serial Port Baud rates 9600 19200 38400 57600 115200 baud rate will auto configure No handshake e No parity 8data bits e 1stop bit Fibre e Hard address mode uses address 0x82 Channel User may change both address mode and hard address SCSI Initiator address 7 Bus automatically negotiates for wide ultra SCSI performance per ANSI SCSI specifications Only the initiator addresses may be changed Each bus can be set to its own initiator address independently of the other bus TraceDebug Level 0 1 2 and 3 Level 3 8 Chapter 3 Operating the Fibre Bridge Making Configuration Changes Making Configuration Changes To make configuration changes follow these steps 1 Start your terminal emulation application software 2 Press the ENTER key The following menu will display NOTE Theuser may need to press ENTER several times to prompt the Fibre Bridge to recognize the serial port settings Figure 3 3 Fibre Bridge Configuration Main Menu Hewlett Packard 2100 ER Configuration Version HH y Buneodo T o S 0 W oN Q 0 1 Perform Configuration 2
37. hat all such damages are determined by a court of competent jurisdiction to have been directly caused by a defective HP product TOTHEEXTENT ALLOWED BY LOCAL LAW THE REMEDIESIN THIS WARRANTY STATEMENT ARE THE CUSTOMER S SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE REMEDIES EXCEPT AS INDICATED ABOVE IN NO EVENT WILL HP OR ITS SUPPLIERS BE LIABLE FOR LOSS OF DATA OR FOR DIRECT SPECIAL INCIDENTAL CONSEQUENTIAL INCLUDING LOST PROFIT OR DATA OR OTHER DAMAGE WHETHER BASED IN CONTRACT TORT OR OTHERWISE Printing History This guide is the first edition of all included material The guide printing date and part number indicate the current edition The printing date changes when a new edition is printed Minor corrections and updates incorporated at reprint do not change this date Edition 1 J uly 1998 Edition 2 December 1998 Added textual enhancements and revised illustrations Edition 3 February 2000 Added references to magneto optical devices and revised illustrations WARNING CAUTION NOTE Typographical Conventions Thefollowing typographical conventions are used in this guide Italic font Denotes important information KEYCAP Denotes keystrokes Computer Output Denotes information displayed in the control panel and screen menu items that you select Warnings call attention to a procedure or practice that could result in personal injury if not correctly performed Do not proceed until you fully understand and me
38. latory Information Chapter Overview CDRH Regulations USA Only The Center for Devices and Radiological Health CDRH of the U S Food and Drug Administration implemented regulations for laser products on August 2 1976 These regulations apply to laser products manufactured from August 1 1976 Complianceis mandatory for products marketed in the United States The labels and artwork shown below indicate compliance with CDRH regulations and must be attached to laser products marketed in the United States Use of controls adjustments or performing procedures other than those specified in this manual may result in hazardous laser radiation exposure Complies with 21 CFR Chapter 1 Subchapter J Laser Class Information A label which reads Class 1 Laser Product printed in English German Finnish United Kingdom Telecommunications Act 1984 The HP SureStore Fibre Channel SCSI Bridge is approved under Approval Number NS G 1234 100003 for indirect connection to Public Telecommunication Systems within the United Kingdom Appendix C C 3 D D Q c gt e 3 lt pue Ajayes Safety and Regulatory Information Chapter Overview Declaration of Conformity according to ISO IEC Guide 22 and EN 45014 Manufacturer s Name Hewlett Packard Co Manufacturers Address Storage Systems Division 700 71st Avenue Greeley CO 80634 USA declares that the product Product Name HP SureStore Fibre Channel SCSI Bridge Model
39. nel Address oooonocccnnocccconccnnnnnnss 3 11 Change the Trace Send 3 13 Fibre Channel to SCSI Mapping Configuration 3 14 Troubleshooting Guide Chapter Overview maks m en eRe iio lee Ne Sea Ge 4 2 A PG 4 3 Problem Cannot Turn On the DLT Library 4 3 Problem Cannot Turn On the MO Library 0 ee 4 3 Problem Cannot Turn On the Hub DLT Only 4 4 Problem Cannot Turn On the Fibre Bridge 4 4 Problem Cannot Confirm the Library Connection 4 4 Fibre Channel Overview O ceed anee take ated A 2 Defining Fibre Channel cc scsccccisscosticcssuacadints diante conan cidade A 3 implementing Fibre Chameleon A 5 Distributed Devices rss A 5 Cabling NS kki AASA A 5 Working With Fibre Channel reerenovoronrvnrenrvnerrrnnrrrrnnerrnnsennsee A 6 Problems with Fibre Channel oousssssn o n ana naa nnen A 9 Physical Connections n a saksaa se eoe NAE A 9 Laser Power Control Systemiss mm is t A 11 e a an a a E T A 11 Support and Customer Service Chapter Overview ict A eres Sais slan B 2 Supplies and ACCESO Scsi naa ANAN NANANG iN B 3 Hewlett Packard Customer Support errrnnrnnrnnrvrrnnrvrrnnrnrrvernrree B 4 Support Pack Service CONITAG h s Naa ahin anna B 5 viii D Contents gt e e e 2 D 2 n HP FIRST QUICK FAX Faxback Services ooonnnnn B 5 Electronic Support Services aaa naa da B 8 Customer Car
40. ninterrupted or error free If HP is unable within a reasonable ti me to repair or replace any product to a condition as warranted customer will be entitled to a refund of the purchase price upon prompt return of the product 4 HP products may contain remanufactured parts equivalent to new in performance or may be been subject to incidental use The warranty period begins on the date of delivery or on the date of installation if installed by HP If customer schedules or delays HP installation more than 30 days after delivery warranty begins on the 31st day from delivery Warranty does not apply to defects resulting from a improper or inadeguate maintenance or calibration b software interfacing parts or supplies not supplied by HP c unauthorized modification or misuse d operation outside of the published environmental specifications for the products or e improper site preparation or maintenance TOTHE EXTENT ALLOWED BY LOCAL LAW THE ABOVE WARRANTIES ARE EXCLUSIVE AND NO OTHER WARRANTY OR CONDITION WHETHER WRITTEN OR ORAL IS EXPRESSED ORIMPLIED AND HP SPECIFICALLY DISCLAIMS ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS OF MERCHANTABILITY SATISFACTORY OUALITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE HP will beliable for damage to tangible property per incident up to the greater of 300 000 or the actual amount paid for the product that is the subject of the claim and for damages for bodily injury or death tothe extent t
41. o bus 1 on the library For atwo drive DLT library connect a SCSI cable from bus 2 on the Fibre Bridge to bus 2 on the library For atwo bus MO library connect a SCSI cable from bus 2 on the Fibre Bridge to bus 2 on the library A basic point to point configuration is One HBA to one bridge to one or two SCSI buses A two drive DLT library uses both SCSI buses so only one two drive DLT library may be connected to one HBA An MO library may be connected to each SCSI bus on a bridge so two MO libraries maximum may be connected to one HBA 2 6 Chapter 2 Setting Up the Fibre Bridge Installing Cables 3 Connect one end of the optical cable into the GBIC on the Fibre Bridge and the other end intothe GBIC on the Fibre Channel HBA in thehost 4 Connect the power cord from the Fibre Bridge to an grounded outlet 5 Confirm that all cable ends are connected securely and both ends of the SCSI bus are properly terminated as shown in Figure 2 3 on page 2 7 n 0 6 Goto Powering on the System in Chapter 3 S El W Figure 2 3 Fibre Bridge Connection Basic Configuration S DLT and MO Libraries o3 DLT Library Fibre Channel Fibre Channel Chapter 2 2 7 CAUTION Setting Up the Fibre Bridge Installing Cables Fibre Bridge Connection Expanded Configuration Example DLT Libraries Only 1 Properly shut down all peripheral devices that will be connected to the Fibre Bridge including the hub s
42. pproach does not drop the laser power when a cable link is dropped Non OF C uses a lower power laser than an OFC system O OFC An acronym for Open E nded Fibre Control When a cable link is dropped the laser drops to eliminate the potential for eye damage Originator A Fibre Channel term that refers to the initiating device P Port Thehardware entity within a node that performs data communications over the Fibre Channel link PPP An acronym for Point to Point Protocol A transmission path over which data is transmitted between twoFibre Channel devices Glossary Protocol A data transmission convention encompassing timing control formatting and data representation R RAID Redundant Array of I nexpensive Disks Receiver A terminal device that includes a detector and signal processing S SCSI Small Computer Systems Interface Single ended SCSI A SCSI implementation that allows a maximum length of six meters SW Optical GBIC Short Wave Optical Gigabit Interface Converter SW Optical FC Cable Short Wave Optical Fibre Channel Cable Synchronous Simultaneous transmission of multiple transmissions down the SCSI path Glos 3 Glossary T Topology The logical and or physical arrangement of stations on a network TCP IP Transmission Control Protocol l nternet Protocol W Wide SCSI A SCSI implementation that utilizes a 68 pin cable can be single ended or differential Glos
43. r Glossary3 ReconfiguringtheFibreChannel Address 3 11 S SCSI library 3 3 Serial Cable Connecting 3 5 Serial Port Operation 3 7 Setup 3 7 Single ended SCSI Glossary3 Specifications Environmental 1 6 Physical 1 6 Supported Products 1 5 Synchronous Glossary3 T Topology Glossary4 Trace Settings Changing 3 13 Typographical Conventions v Vv Verifying Device Locations 3 14 W Warranty ii Wide SCSI Glossary4 Index
44. r server one Fibre Bridge and one library Magneto optical libraries are supported only on the basic configuration You may connect a maximum of two MO libraries one on each SCSI bus from the bridge Sample Fibre Channel Configuration Basic Host BUS 2 Chapter 1 1 7 Introduction Fibre Channel Configurations Expanded Configuration DLT libraries only Figure 1 2 and Figure 1 3 shows the Fibre Bridge in two possible expanded configurations These configurations are supported on DLT libraries only Figure 1 2 Sample Fibre Channel Configuration Minimum Expansion Fibre Channel 1 8 Chapter 1 Introduction Fibre Channel Configurations Figure 1 3 Sample Fibre Channel Configuration Maximum Expansion Library SCSI Bridge Hosts n Liga S Fibre Channel a imi pe Me i i J i i i I i i 6 Hub Fibre Channel mal al ol AI ELY H m E O Chapter 1 1 9 Introduction Fibre Channel Configurations 1 10 Chapter 1 ay dn Bunes I o 0 W oN Co 0 Setting Up the Fibre Bridge 2 1 Setting Up the Fibre Bridge Chapter Overview Chapter Overview This chapter provides in
45. racket with the mounting tab toward the back of therack and pointing away from the unit as shown in Figure 2 1 2 Insert 6x32 screws through the first and third holes from the mounting tab and tighten Use the first and third holes from the mounting tab end of the bracket for mounting in a Hewlett Packard rack Non HP racks may require mounting holes number two and four See note below 3 Follow the same procedure for the second L bracket For non HP racks allow for cable turn A minimum distance of 5 inches 125 mm is required between the back of the Fibre Bridge and the backplane of the rack When installing in racks where the mounting holes in step 2 produces a distance less than 5 inches 125 mm use the second and fourth holes when attaching the mounting bracket to the Fibre Bridge Assembling L brackets to the Fibre Bridge 2 4 Chapter 2 Setting Up the Fibre Bridge Mounting the Fibre Bridge in a Rack Install the Fibre Bridge in the Rack 1 Facing the back of the rack install a total of four clip nuts above any existing product two into each of the rails Install the dip nuts so that the top nut aligns with the top hole of the L bracket and the other with the bottom hole Figure 2 2 To ensure level mounting verify that the dip nuts are in the same position on the right and left rails NOTE The Fibre Bridge mounts from the back of the rack All user functionality is located on the back of the unit no access
46. roduct North and South America includes Canada Monday Friday 7 am 5 pm MST 970 635 1500 European Customer Care Centers Monday Friday 8 30 18 00 C E T NOTE Language or country support might not be available for all products Austria 0711 420 1080 Belgium Dutch 02 626 8806 Belgium F rench 02 626 8807 Denmark 3929 4099 Finland 0203 47 288 France 01 43 62 34 34 Germany 0180 52 58 143 Ireland 01 662 5525 Italy 02 264 10350 Netherlands 020 606 8751 O Norway 22 11 6299 e Portugal 21 317 6333 23 South Afreica 086 000 1030 9 gt Spain 902 321 123 5 Sweden 08 619 2170 Switzerland 0848 80 11 11 United Kingdom 0870 842 2339 Appendix B B 9 Support and Customer Service Hewlett Packard Customer Support Israel 09 952 4848 Russia 095 797 3520 Turkey 0212 221 6969 Asia Pacific Australia 61 3 8877 8000 China 86 10 656 45959 Hong Kong 800 96 7729 India 91 0 11 682 6035 Indonesia 62 21 350 3408 Japan 81 3 3335 8333 Korea 82 0 2 3270 0700 Outside Seoul 080 999 0700 Malaysia 60 3 295 2566 New Zealand 64 9 356 6640 Philippines 63 2 867 3551 Singapore 65 272 5300 Taiwan 886 2 2717 0055 Thailand 66 2 661 4000 Elsewhere Contact your authorized HP dealer distributor or the nearest HP sales and service office B 10 Appendix B Support and Customer Service Hewlett Packard Customer Support Telephone Support After Warranty Before Calling Before c
47. roperly See Chapter 3 page 6 7 Verify Fibre Bridge Configuration Configuration changes may result in an invalid configuration If you arein doubt about the configuration refer to Making Configuration Changes on page 3 9 If this procedure fails contact an HP service representative 8 Verify devices If the previous diagnostic procedure have not resulted in a functional connection between the Fibre Bridge and each device use the following steps a Connect the library toa SCSI HBA on the host and restart the workstation Verify functionality with the SCSI connection b Confirm that the library is visible in the SCSI devices folder of the control panel c If DLT Confirm that there are no error indicators illuminated on the front panel of the library Chapter 4 4 7 Troubleshooting Guide Troubleshooting 4 8 Chapter 4 O lt o lt D jouUeYD 91014 Fibre Channel Overview Fib re Channel Overview Overview Overview In this appendix we will describe the following A 2 Defining Fibre Channel Implementing Fibre Channel Working With Fibre Channel Problems with Fibre Channel Appendix A Fibre Channel Overview Defining Fibre Channel Defining Fibre Channel This overview of Fibre Channel is intended to briefly explain the technology its potential uses and possible problems that a user should consider I ndividuals reguiring more information should consider additional p
48. rting distributed hostsin a campus environment with centralized storage systems Fibre Channel uses three connection topologies illustrated in the following table Fibre Channel Supported Fabric Topologies AN Advantages Topology Description Disadvantages Point to point Dedicated connection Low cost high between two devices performance Fibre Channel Arbitrated Loop FC AL Supports up to 126 devices distributing the 100 MBps data bandwidth among all devices on the loop Supports more devices Increasing the number of devices reduces performance Fabric A switching concept Supports multiple similar toatelephone devices without system providing performance simultaneous reduction data transmission among multiple Higher cost devices at 100 MBps A 4 Appendix A Fibre Channel Overview Implementing Fibre Channel Implementing Fibre Channel Whether designing a new system or enhancing a system that is in place Fibre Channel offers significant speed and distance and cost advantages Fibre Channel works with existing systems and software with the addition of a Fibre Channel HBA new systems are not reguired totake advantage of Fibre Channel technology Distributed Devices Computer and storage systems can be separated and distributed more efficiently because of the distance capability of Fibre Channel Contrasting with the address range and distance limitations of SCSI a
49. s Table 1 3 Physical Specifications of the Fibre Bridge Height 1 7 inches 4 2 cm Width 16 9 inches 42 9 cm Depth 9 inches 22 8 cm Physical package weight Approximately 8 pounds 3 6 kg Environmental Specifications Choose a location that meets the following criteria Table 1 4 Location Criteria Room temperature 40 104 F 5 40 C Humidity 5 to 80 relative humidity non condensing Power source AC power voltage 100 120V to 220 240 V Clearance Rackmount configuration requires 1 EIA unit in a rack 1 EIA 1 75 inches 44 mm Requires 5 inches 125 mm clearance between the rear edge of the Fibre Bridge and the backplane of the rack to allow adequate room for cables NOTE See Chapter 2 for rackmounting instructions 1 6 Chapter 1 NOTE Figure 1 1 Introduction Fibre Channel Configurations Fibre Channel Configurations TheFibre Bridge is supported in a basic configuration on Digital Linear Tape DLT and Magneto Optical MO libraries The bridge is support in expanded configurations on DLT libraries A basic configuration is comprised of only one Fibre Bridge two SCSI buses available and a host Expanded configurations may include multiple hubs and hosts usually connected to one or more networks 5 ct e Q QO gt e 5 Basic Configuration Figure 1 1 shows the Fibre Bridge in a basic configuration including one host o
50. scribes potential problems and solutions If you are unable to diagnose and solve a problem using these guidelines contact an HP service representative or your sales representative By using these suggested procedures you can determine in advance some of the information that a service technician will need Problem Cannot Turn On the DLT Library If the library will not power up use the following steps before taking further action 1 Verify all power connections breakers and switch settings are working and correct 2 Confirm that the indicator is on and green 3 Check to see that the indicator is not amber which indicates a self test failure 4 Consult the library user guide for additional troubleshooting steps and support options o e o o Bunooysojgnoi Problem Cannot Turn On the MO Library If the library will not power up use the following steps before taking further action 1 Verify all power connections breakers and switch settings are working and correct 2 Confirm that READY is displayed in the control panel 3 Consult the library user guide for additional troubleshooting steps and support options Chapter 4 4 3 NOTE Troubleshooting Guide Troubleshooting Problem Cannot Turn On the Hub DLT Only If the hub will not power up use the following steps before taking further action 1 Verify all power connections breakers and switch settings are working and correct 2 Con
51. structions on completing the following setup procedures e Mounting the Fibre Bridge in a Rack e Installing Cables 2 2 Chapter 2 NOTE Table 2 1 Setting Up the Fibre Bridge Mounting the Fibre Bridge in a Rack Mounting the Fibre Bridge in a Rack Mounting the Fibre Bridge in a rack requires assembling L brackets to the Fibre Bridge and then mounting the L brackets toa rack L brackets allow the Fibre Bridge to be mounted in a fixed position near the back of a rack All connections and user displays are located on the back of the Fibre Bridge Consequently mount toward the back of a rack Before you begin verify you have the assembly components listed in Table 2 1 Assembly Components Tool 1 2 Phillips screwdriver not supplied Mounting 1 pair L brackets for assembly with Fibre brackets Bridge Rackmount 1 package Six 6 6x32 screws to attach Fibre Bridge screws and Includes toL brackets nuts i Six 6 10x32 screws and six 6 dip nuts p for installing theFibre Bridge with L brackets attached into a rack Filler panel 1 Decal for filler panel provided by decal customer supplied separately by rack manufacturer Chapter 2 2 3 T o o W r o Q o ay dn Bunes NOTE Figure 2 1 Setting Up the Fibre Bridge Mounting the Fibre Bridge in a Rack Assemble the L brackets to the Fibre Bridge 1 Facing theback of the Fibre Bridge position the first L b
52. tion and any other on the loop one at a time so they can re discover the library NOTE DLT Only Do not restart multiple NT workstations on a Fibre Channel loop at the same time Allow each workstation to complete the process and display the NT login prompt before turning on the next computer If more than one workstation is powered on at the same time only one will locate devices on the Fibre Channel loop This sequential process is particularly critical when recovering from a power failure o e o o Bunooysojgnoi Chapter 4 4 5 NOTE Troubleshooting Guide Troubleshooting 3 If the workstation does not display the SCSI devices under the Fibre Channel HBA in the control panel restart the workstation and then recheck for the appearance of the library SCSI devices 4 If DLT Run the tape diagnostic utility from the NT workstation to verify that the library and drives are detected and pass all self tests If DLT If the tape diagnostic utility has not been installed install this software from the DIAG subdirectory on the User Guide CD ROM 5 Verify SCSI Bus Configuration Check all appropriate devices for the following conditions e Termination Problems with termination can cause intermittent or hard failure Two connectors are implemented for each SCSI bus supporting middle of bus configurations Terminate the SCSI bus on both ends and only at the ends of the bus Check each terminator and connector for bent
53. ublications seminars and Fibre Channel user groups Fibre Channel is an information transport protocol that can be used to send information between computers and computer sub systems Defined by the American National Standards Institute ANSI Fibre Channel supports the following e Internet Protocol IP e Transmission Control Protocol l nternet Protocol TCP IP Small Computer System Interface SCSI e High Performance Parallel Interface HIPPI e Asynchronous Transfer Mode ATM e Other high level protocols Using Fibre Channel these protocols can run at the same time For example a host bus adapter HBA can simultaneously send Local Area Network LAN information to another computer and read or write data toa Redundant Array of Inexpensive Disks RAID Fibre Channel was defined with multiple initiators in mind In addition to supporting a number of protocols on the same connection Fibre Channel offers users thefollowing advantages O lt fo lt D jouUeYD 91014 e High speed data transmission e Long distance support e Large address space e Multiple device configuration opportunities Appendix A A 3 Table A 1 Fibre Channel Overview Defining Fibre Channel A fully implemented Fabric system supports over 16 million device addresses allowing a user to send data from each device at 100 MB per second Using fiber optic cable Fibre Channel devices can be spaced at maximum intervals of 10 km suppo
54. um French 0800 17043 Denmark 800 10453 Finland 0800 13134 France 05 905900 Germany 0130 810 061 Ireland 01 662 5525 Italy 1678 59020 Netherlands 06 022 2420 Norway 800 11319 Portugal 01 441 7199 Spain 900 993123 Sweden 020 795743 Switzerland German 0800 55 1527 Switzerland French 0800 55 1526 United Kingdom 0800 960271 Other locations in Europe 31 20 681 5792 North and South America includes Canada 800 368 9673 or 970 635 1510 Other Countries 970 635 1510 Appendix B B 7 O en D n o 3 D D wn D O lt 2 ko pue uoddns Support and Customer Service Hewlett Packard Customer Support Electronic Support Services For 24 hour access to information over your modem On line Service Providers Technical information is available on CompuServe and America Online Service ore Provider Description Address CompuServe To download software firmware GoHPSYS and support documents and to discuss issues in user forums America To download software firmware GoHPSTOR Online and support documents and to discuss issues in user forums Hewlett Packard Web Site Product and support information is available on the Hewlett Packard web site www hp com B 8 Appendix B Support and Customer Service Hewlett Packard Customer Support Customer Care Centers NOTE Contact the Customer Care Center in your area for technical assistance during the warranty of your p
55. y Fibre Channel A switched protocol that allows concurrent communication among workstations supercomputers mainframes data storage devices and other periperals Fibre Channel is capable of transmitting at rates exceeding one gigabit per second in both directions simultaneously G GBIC An acronym for the Gigabit Interface Converter Gigabit One billion bits or one thousand megabits GLM An acronym for the Gigabaud Link Module H HBA Host Bus Adapter HIPPI High Performance Parallel Interface I IP Internet Protocol Glos 2 L Local Area Network LAN A communications system with dimensions that are typically less than 5 kilometers Transmissions within a local area network are mostly digital carrying data among stations at rates usually above one megabit sec M MIA An acronym for the Media Interface Adapter plug ins which allow you to go from copper to optical or visa versa MIM An acronym for the Media Interface Module Multicast Refers to delivering a single transmission to multiple destination N ports Multimode Fibre Method by which multiple light waves can travel through multiple paths with wavelike movements down the cable N Native Interface The unconverted interface for a device Glossary Glossary Narrow SCSI A SCSI implementation that utilizes a 50 pin cable can be single ended or differential Non OFC An acronym for Non Open Ended Fibre Control This a
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