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Chaparral VFS113
Fibre Channel-to-SCSI Router
User’s Guide
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Copyright © 2000, 2001 Chaparral Network Storage, Inc. Document Number: 07-0015-006-B This document covers the VFS113. All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced without the prior written consent of: Chaparral Network Storage, Inc. 7420 E. Dry Creek Parkway Longmont, Colorado 80503 http://www.chaparralnet.com Trademarks Chaparral Network Storage, Inc. and the Chaparral logo are trademarks of Chaparral Network Storage, Inc. AHA and AIC are trademarks of Adaptec, Inc. W
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Canadian Compliance Statement This Class A digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference-Causing Equipment Regulations. Cet appareil numérique de la classe A respecte toutes les exigences du Règlement sur le matérial brouilleur du Canada EMC Documents: 89/336/EEC—European Council Directive on the Approximation of the Laws of the Member states Relating to Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC Directive). Testing: Emissions: EN 55022 Immunity: EN 50082-1 Emissions Documen
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6 EN 61000-4-6—Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) - Part 4: Testing and Measurement Techniques - Section 6; Immunity to Conducted Disturbances, Induced by Radio-Frequency Fields. 7 Not needed: EN 61000-4-8 8 EN 61000-4-11—Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) - Part 4: Testing and Measurement Techniques - Section 11: Voltage Dips, Short Interruptions and Voltage Variations Immunity Test Safety We have tested to the current (latest) version of the documents, including all revisions. Documents:
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Contents 1 Introduction About This Guide ..............................................................................................1-1 Conventions ................................................................................................1-2 Chaparral VFS113 Router Benefits and Features .............................................1-2 About Serverless Backup ............................................................................1-3 Specifications .................................
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VFS113 Rack/Desktop Model User’s Guide Disabling the Termination on an HVD Router .........................................3-13 Setting the Date and Time ........................................................................3-14 Changing the Scan Delay ..........................................................................3-15 Enabling and Disabling the Alarm ............................................................3-16 Restoring the Default Settings ....................................
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Contents B LAN Configuration Configuring the Router for TCP/IP .................................................................. B-1 Using Address Resolution Protocol ........................................................... B-2 Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol Configuration ............................... B-3 Configuring the Additional LAN Settings ....................................................... B-3 System Configuration Screen .....................................................
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1 Introduction This User’s Guide explains how to install and use the Chaparral™ VFS113 router. This member of the Velocity family of routers is a Fibre Channel (FC)-to-Small Computer System Interface (SCSI) router that enables connectivity between SCSI devices and storage area networks (SANs). The router provides Fibre Channel connection to SCSI devices allowing them to be attached to either a Fibre Channel Arbitrated Loop (FC-AL) or switched fabric. The router allows SCSI and Fibre Chann
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VFS113 Rack/Desktop Model User’s Guide Conventions This Guide uses several typographical conventions to help explain how to use the router. Convention Convention Bold Words in bold indicate items to select such as menu items or command buttons. Ctrl-r Keys you press simultaneously. In this example, hold down the Ctrl key and press the r key. Notes give you important information that may affect how you decide to set up your system. Cautions warn you about actions that may permanently delete
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Introduction Industry-leading data transfer (MB/sec) and transaction processing rates (IOPS) Automatic SCSI device discovery and SCSI-to-FC address mapping Retention of SCSI-to-FC addressing during device removal/addition and between power cycles Support for Persistent Reserve In and Persistent Reserve Out commands Support for Report LUNs command Firmware upgrades via RS-232 Warnings and automatic shutdown for out-of-specification temperature and voltages Embedded Configuration
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VFS113 Rack/Desktop Model User’s Guide The EC command, as implemented in the Chaparral router, requires no administration. Administering an EC environment is most intensive on the application side. Chaparral supports the Storage Networking Industry Association Extended Copy Specification (ANSI T10/ 99-143R1). Any questions related to using a Chaparral router in an EC environment should be directed to the application provider or your reseller. If you are developing EC enabled applications,
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Introduction Table 1-1. Product specifications (Continued) Item Specification Indicators Fibre Channel activity SCSI activity (3) Status Fault Switches AC Power On/Off RS-232/Ethernet configuration port Environmental +0°C to +40°C ambient, normal operating (an alarm sounds when router operates between +0°C to +5°C and +35°C to +60°C) -40°C to +60°C ambient, nonoperating 10% to 85% normal operating, noncondensing 5% to 90% nonoperating, noncondensing 85 to 264 VAC, 47 to 63 Hz, autoranging pow
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2 Installing the Router This chapter provides step-by-step instructions for installing the router. You must take many factors into consideration while planning the router installation. Due to the versatility of the router and the diversity of available host platforms, host bus adapters (HBAs), switches, hubs, storage devices, and applications, only general guidelines are found in this Guide. For examples of the most common configurations, see Installation Configuration Examples on page 2-4
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VFS113 Rack/Desktop Model User’s Guide 4 Visually inspect the router and notify your freight carrier immediately of any damage. 5 Record the Media Access Control (MAC) address located on the label of the router box for future reference. Figure 2-1 below shows the front and rear panels of the VFS113. Figure 2-1. VFS113 front and rear panels Installing the Router You can install the router two ways: On a desktop or table In a standard 1U high, 19" rack Installing on a Desktop To install the
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Installing the Router Installing in a Rack You can install the router in a standard 1U high, 19" rack. You can either front or rear mount the router. Parts required for this procedure (shown in Figure 2-2) Left and right mounting brackets (only left bracket shown) Four mounting screws (10-32 panheads) Figure 2-2. Mounting bracket and screws Recommended tools for this procedure: #2 Phillips screwdriver To install the router in a rack: 1 Determine where in the rack you want to mount the ro
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VFS113 Rack/Desktop Model User’s Guide Installation Configuration Examples You can install the router in a variety of configurations to meet your needs. The examples below show the most common installation configurations. Simple loop with two devices on a SAN (FC-AL) Figure 2-3. Simple loop configuration example Single server on a SAN (FC-AL) Figure 2-4. Single server configuration example 2-4
