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N1200-320 4Gb Network Storage Router
user and service guide
*AG314-96001*
AG314-96001
Part number: AG314-96001
First edition: June 2006

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  • Page 1 HP StorageWorks N1200-320 4Gb Network Storage Router user and service guide *AG314-96001* AG314-96001 Part number: AG314-96001 First edition: June 2006...
  • Page 2 © Copyright 2006 Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P. Hewlett-Packard Company makes no warranty of any kind with regard to this material, including, but not limited to, the implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose. Hewlett-Packard shall not be liable for errors contained herein or for incidental or consequential damages in connection with the furnishing, performance, or use of this material.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents About this guide ............7 Intended audience .
  • Page 4 4 N1200-320 4Gb Network Storage Router management ..... . . 27 Configuration methods ............27 Serial port management access .
  • Page 5 Editing a host ............. 75 Trace and event settings configuration .
  • Page 6 A Pin assignments........... 101 DB-9 pin assignments .

  • Page 7: About This Guide

    About this guide This guide provides information about: • Installing the HP StorageWorks N1200-320 4Gb Network Storage Router • Configuring the HP StorageWorks N1200-320 4Gb Network Storage Router • Troubleshooting the HP StorageWorks N1200-320 4Gb Network Storage Router Intended audience This guide is intended for general users who need physical and functional knowledge of the HP StorageWorks N1200-320 4Gb Network Storage Router.

  • Page 8: Hp Technical Support

    IMPORTANT: Provides clarifying information or specific instructions. NOTE: Provides additional information. TIP: Provides helpful hints and shortcuts. HP technical support Telephone numbers for worldwide technical support are listed on the HP support web site: http://www.hp.com/support/. Collect the following information before calling: •...

  • Page 9: Introduction

    Introduction The HP StorageWorks N1200-320 4Gb Network Storage Router provides bi-directional connectivity between one Fibre Channel Switched Fabric (FC-SW) or Fibre Channel Arbitrated Loop (FC-AL), and two Narrow/Wide Fast/Ultra320 LVD/SE SCSI buses. Supported devices include: • Initiator Devices – Fibre Channel hosts •...

  • Page 10: Operation Indicators

    Operation indicators The HP N1200-320 4Gb Network Storage Router has LED indicators for monitoring overall status as shown in Figure Figure 3 Operation indictors Table 3 Operation indicators Number Description Power and Fault (Pwr) LED Fibre Channel port LEDs link (LNK) indicator (top) and activity (ACT) indicator (bottom) SCSI bus 0, 1 LEDs Ethernet LED link (LNK) indicator Ethernet LED activity (ACT) indicator...

  • Page 11: How The Hp N1200-320 4Gb Network Storage Router Works

    How the HP N1200-320 4Gb Network Storage Router works The network storage router is a device that translates the Fibre Channel Protocol (FCP) to and from the SCSI Protocol—transparently transferring commands, data, and status information—so that both the Fibre Channel (FC) and SCSI devices and hosts can communicate with each other. Interconnection is provided between two SCSI buses and one Fibre Channel Arbitrated Loop or Switched Fabric, making use of Fibre Channel’s ability to encapsulate SCSI protocol packets.

  • Page 12: External Indicators

    External indicators • Fibre Channel link status and activity LEDs • SCSI bus activity LED • Ethernet link status and activity LEDs • Power/Fault LED HP N1200-320 4Gb Network Storage Router benefits The network storage router is designed to connect SCSI devices into a Fibre Channel (FC) fabric or loop. The network storage router comes with one 4 Gb/s Fibre Channel port and two LVD/SE SCSI buses.

  • Page 13: Installation, Cabling, And Setup

    Installation, cabling, and setup NOTE: Read this chapter carefully and completely before working with the network storage router. Identifying product components The network storage router kit: • HP N1200-320 4Gb Network Storage Router • Accessory kit • Two rack mount assembly rails •...

  • Page 14: Desktop Installation

    Desktop installation Remove the router from the protective bag. Attach the stick-on feet to the bottom four corners of the router. Place the router on a flat, level table or desktop making sure the airflow vents are clear of obstructions. WARNING! Do not place objects on top of the network storage router.

  • Page 15: Attach The Outer Rail Assembly To The Rack

    Attach the outer rail assembly to the rack NOTE: The size of the router and the rail assembly is 1U. Determine the correct rack location. Align the three screw holes on the front of the outer rail assembly with the front of the rack. All three holes must be exactly aligned.

  • Page 16: Attach The Rear Extension Bracket

    Attach the rear extension bracket Loosen the screw on the rear extension bracket of the outer rail assembly. While holding the outer rail assembly level, extend the rear extension bracket to the inside of the rear of the rack. Attach the rear extension bracket to the rear of the rack using two of the 10-32 x 6 Phillips screws. With the outer rail assembly in place, tighten the screw that connects the rear extension bracket to the outer rail.

  • Page 17: Install The Router Into The Rack

    Install the router into the rack Move the ball-bearing slide on each of the outer rails towards the front of the rack. From the front of the rack, with the front side of the router facing out, align the inner and the outer rails and slide the inner rail into the outer rail.

  • Page 18: Setting Up Serial Port Communications

    Setting up serial port communications The network storage router is designed to communicate with a terminal or any operating system utilizing a terminal emulator. For example, most Windows operating systems can use a terminal. Be sure the ® baud rate, data bits, stop bits, parity, and flow control are set correctly. To set up serial communications with the network storage router: 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 network storage router’s serial port (see...

  • Page 19: Cabling The N1200-320 4Gb Network Storage Router

    Cabling the N1200-320 4Gb Network Storage Router NOTE: Refer to the HP StorageWorks MSL2024 or the MSL4048 Tape Library User and Service Guide for detailed tape library information. Interfaces and connections There are four types of interfaces to the network storage router: •...

  • Page 20: Scsi Connection

    SCSI connection CAUTION: SCSI ports on the network storage router are not hot-pluggable. Power off the network storage router whenever connecting/disconnecting the SCSI cables. The network storage router can support Fast/Ultra320 Narrow/Wide SCSI, depending on the specific configuration. The network storage router is factory configured to support LVD/Single-Ended buses. Two VHDCI 68-pin D-shell, P-type connectors are available, allowing the unit to be attached at the end of up to two SCSI buses.

  • Page 21: Serial Port Connection

    Serial port connection The 3-pin connector on the network storage router provides a serial port that is compatible with RS-232 signaling levels. The network storage router is designed to communicate with a terminal or any operating system using a terminal emulator. The baud rate, data bits, stop bits, parity, and flow control of both the network storage router and the host system must use the same settings.
  • Page 22 Installation, cabling, and setup...

  • Page 23: Device Management

    Device management To provide connectivity between hosts and devices, it is necessary for the network storage router to be recognized with an address on the connected Fibre Channel network. SCSI bus configuration The network storage router provides the capability to reset SCSI buses during the network storage router boot cycle.

  • Page 24: Discovery

    Discovery Discovery is a feature that makes it easy to display attached FC and SCSI target devices and have them mapped automatically on the host side for the connected bus/port. There are two discovery methods available—Manual Discovery and Auto Discovery. Auto Discovery can be set to occur after either reboot events (when the card reboots) or link-up events (for instance, when cables are attached or a hub is rebooted).
  • Page 25 • The Indexed map is initially empty and can be modified by the user, however, this is not recommended. • The Auto Assigned map is built dynamically, and contains all the devices found during discovery. This map changes automatically any time the discovery process finds a change in the devices attached to the network storage router.
  • Page 26 Device management...

  • Page 27: N1200-320 4Gb Network Storage Router Management

    N1200-320 4Gb Network Storage Router management The HP N1200-320 4Gb Network Storage Router can be managed over the following user interfaces: Over the serial port via a terminal or a terminal emulation utility (see ”Setting up serial port • communications” on page 18). •...

  • Page 28: Command Line Interface

    Your DHCP server may also allow you to set up an extended lease reservation for an IP address, by providing the server with the Ethernet MAC address of the network storage router. This configures the DHCP server to always provide the same IP address to the network storage router. This setup can be useful for remote management of the network storage router via Telnet.

  • Page 29: Visual Manager

    Visual manager The network storage router allows any standard Internet Web browser to view and change the network storage router’s configuration with the Visual Manager interface. Information is dynamically generated in an HTML format by the network storage router, so that Web browsers can access it. To access Visual Manager, enter the IP address of the network storage router into the Address field of a Web browser.
  • Page 30 N1200-320 4Gb Network Storage Router management...

  • Page 31: Visual Manager User Interface

    Visual manager user interface The HP N1200-320 4Gb Network Storage Router allows any standard Internet Web browser to view and change the network storage router’s configuration with the Visual Manager interface. Information is dynamically generated in an HTML format by the network storage router so that Web browsers can access it.

  • Page 32: Main Menu

    Enter the authorized user name and password. The user name and password are case-sensitive. The default user name is root and the default password is password. Figure 10 Password dialog box NOTE: HP recommends changing the user name and password from the defaults (see”User name and password”...

  • Page 33: Home Page

    Home page The Main menu home page is displayed when Visual Manager (VM) is accessed. The home page contains status information, including a physical image of the network storage router (see Figure 12). Figure 12 Visual Manager Home page Home page information includes: •...

  • Page 34: System Menu

    • Main menu options: • Home displays network storage router status information. • System configures standard system components. • Ports configures the Fibre Channel port and SCSI buses. • Discovery displays devices and discovers new devices. • Mapping displays and configures maps. •...

  • Page 35: Serial Configuration

    Serial configuration The Serial screen is used to change the baud rate for the serial port (see Figure 15). NOTE: If the Autobaud feature is being used, it may not be necessary to set the baud rate. Figure 15 Serial screen The current baud-rate setting is displayed.

  • Page 36: Network Configuration

    Network configuration The Network screen is used to enter Ethernet configuration settings (see Figure 16). Figure 16 Network screen CAUTION: If this configuration is incorrectly set, processing difficulties may occur. Before changing this setting, evaluate the need for the change and verify the desired setting. HP recommends backing up the network storage router configuration to an external file before making changes to this setting.

  • Page 37: Active Fabric Configuration

    NOTE: To use the DHCP feature, a DHCP server must be operational on the Ethernet network. If the DHCP feature is used when there is not a DHCP server, the standard for DHCP requires the network storage router to wait three minutes for a response from a DHCP server before timing out. Some DHCP servers allow an extended lease reservation to be set up for an IP address by providing the server with the Ethernet MAC address.

  • Page 38: User Security Settings

    User security settings User name and password The User screen is used to set up network storage router security such as the user name and password (see Figure 18). Figure 18 User screen User settings: • User Name (default: root) is any alphanumeric combination. •...

  • Page 39: Real-Time Clock Configuration

    Real-Time Clock configuration The Real-Time Clock screen is used to set the system time and date (see Figure 19). Figure 19 Real-Time Clock screen Date/time settings: • Date Settings sets the month, day, and year (use a four-digit number to represent the year) •...

  • Page 40: Reset Menu

    Reset menu The Reset menu is used to reset the network storage router to factory default settings (see Figure 20). Figure 20 Reset to Factory Default screen Current network storage router activities are disrupted while the unit resets the configuration to the factory defaults and saves those options to FLASH memory.

  • Page 41: Ports Menu

    Ports menu Accessed from the Main menu, the Ports menu is used to view and to modify configuration settings of the Fibre Channel port and SCSI buses (see Figure 21). Figure 21 Ports menu The initial screen display of the Ports menu includes summary information about each Fibre Channel port and SCSI bus in the network storage router.

  • Page 42: Fibre Channel Port Configuration

    Fibre Channel port configuration When the Fibre Channel port is selected in Ports menu, the Fibre Channel Configuration screen is displayed (see Figure 22). Figure 22 Fibre Channel port 0 configuration settings screen Fibre Channel port settings: • Link Status indicates the port link status. •...
  • Page 43 • Discovery on Link Up allows the network storage router to automatically discover all Fibre Channel devices when rebooted or when link-up events occur, such as connecting cables or rebooting network hubs. • Both the ports and the devices behind the ports are discovered for the first link-up event. Subsequent link-up events only discover the ports and not the devices behind the ports.

  • Page 44: Scsi Bus Configuration

    SCSI bus configuration When a SCSI bus is selected in the Ports menu, the SCSI Bus Configuration screen is displayed (see Figure 23). Figure 23 SCSI Bus 0, 1 configuration screens SCSI bus configuration settings: • Primary Initiator ID (default: 7) must be a unique ID. •...

  • Page 45: Discovery Menu

    Discovery menu Accessed from the Main menu, the Discovery menu is used to view existing, and discover new Target devices (see Figure 24). Figure 24 Discovery screen To perform a manual discovery: Select the Fibre Channel port or SCSI bus from the menu bar or the network storage router image. Select Go.
  • Page 46 Figure 26 Perform discovery on SCSI Bus 0 screen Visual manager user interface...

  • Page 47: Mapping Menu

    Mapping menu Accessed from the Main menu, the Mapping menu is used to create or edit LUN maps and assign them to hosts. (see Figure 27). Figure 27 Mapping screen NOTE: Indexed, Auto Assigned, and SCC maps cannot be deleted or renamed. NOTE: SCC and Auto-Assigned maps cannot be cloned.

  • Page 48: Viewing And Changing Fibre Channel Map Information

    Viewing and changing Fibre Channel map information NOTE: Port 0 Device Map is the HP recommended map to be used for editing and assigning to hosts that communicate with the library. The Indexed (default) map should not be used for editing, even though the user is able to edit this map.

  • Page 49: Statistics Menu

    Statistics menu Accessed from the Main menu, the Statistics menu is used to display Fibre Channel port and SCSI bus information (see Figure 28). Figure 28 Statistics menu To view information for a specific port or bus, click the component on the menu bar or the network storage router image.

  • Page 50: Utilities Menu

    Utilities menu Accessed from the Main menu, the Utilities menu is used to view and configure utility options (see Figure 29). Figure 29 Utilities menu Utilities menu tasks: • FTP Utility opens an FTP session. • Trace Settings configures trace settings. •...

  • Page 51: Ftp Utility Access

    FTP utility access The FTP utility screen is used to open an FTP session (see Figure 30). Figure 30 FTP Utility screen The FTP utility requires the use of a JAVA applet and prompts for permission to install the applet, if needed. If the prompt is displayed, follow the on screen instructions to complete the installation.

  • Page 52: Trace Settings Configuration

    NOTE: If a valid firmware or configuration file is uploaded to the network storage router, an automatic reboot occurs once the file has been received. The network storage router cannot be accessed from the Visual Manager UI during the time that the reboot is in process, which is approximately 30 seconds. Trace settings configuration This menu allows the configuration of Trace Settings (see Figure...

  • Page 53: Current, Previous, And Last Assert Trace Displays

    Table 5 Trace Settings Setting Description INBAND Controller management functionality is monitored and recorded Queue Element Debugging capability for specific network storage router resources Current, previous, and last assert trace displays These three Utilities menu screens show trace information. • The Current Traces screen shows data since the network storage router was last booted.

  • Page 54: Event Log Display

    • Warning Events • Notify Events • Info Events • Debug Events • Log All Events Event logging captures the last 215 events and then starts overwriting the log. NOTE: To correlate event logging, correctly set the clock and date in the Real-Time Clock configuration menu (see ”Real-Time Clock configuration”...

  • Page 55: Clear Event Log

    Clear event log The Clear Event Log screen is used to clear the Event Log (see Figure 34). Current network storage router activities are not disrupted. Figure 34 Clear event log screen SCSI command tracking This menu provides options for setting up and logging SCSI commands that are received or transmitted by the network storage router.

  • Page 56: Report Menu

    While the network storage router’s current, previous, and last assert trace data does provide a complete summary of events in a chronological fashion, SCSI Command Tracking adds the ability to filter the trace data to show only the information related to the processing of specific SCSI commands. •...

  • Page 57: Reboot Option

    Reboot option CAUTION: Confirm there is no activity, such as a backup in progress, before initiating a reboot because network storage router activities will be disrupted. Network storage router reboots are executed using this Main menu option (see Figure 36). When the library is rebooted, current network storage router activities are disrupted.
  • Page 58 Visual manager user interface...

  • Page 59: Using The Command Line Interface

    Using the Command Line Interface This chapter describes specific configuration options available from the perspective of the Command Line Interface (CLI). For an overview of using the other configuration methods available, see ”N1200-320 4Gb Network Storage Router management” on page 27. The network storage router allows the user to access many configuration settings through the Command Line Interface.

  • Page 60: Perform Configuration

    The main menu allows for various operations to be performed on the network storage router. • Select 1 to access network storage router configuration settings. • Select 2 to access System Utilities. • Select 3 to display trace and assertion history. •...

  • Page 61: Baud Rate Configuration

    Baud rate configuration This menu changes the baud rate used on the serial port. Select 1 through 5 for the appropriate baud rate setting. If you are using the Autobaud feature, it may not be necessary to set a baud rate. See ”Autobaud feature”...

  • Page 62: Ethernet Configuration

    Ethernet configuration This option allows for setting up all Ethernet network settings including IP address, subnet mask, IP gateway, security settings, Ethernet mode, physical address, and host name. Figure 40 Ethernet configuration menu Ethernet Configuration Menu X.XX.XX XXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX 07/7/2005 08:56:22 IP Address : 192.168.60.203 [DHCP]...
  • Page 63 • Select 7 to toggle the DHCP setting. This setting enables/disables support for Dynamic Configuration Protocol. The default setting is enabled. When enabled, the network storage router retrieves a dynamic IP address from a DHCP server located on the Ethernet network that the network storage router is connected to.

  • Page 64: Fibre Channel Configuration

    Fibre Channel configuration This menu allows for setting the Fibre Channel Address method, Hard Address value, discovery mode, WWN overrides, tape backup settings, default map value, and FC port mode. Figure 41 Fibre Channel configuration menu Fibre Channel Configuration Menu X.XX.XX XXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX...
  • Page 65 • Select 3 to change the Toggle Port Mode between Auto Sense - Soft AL_PA, N_Port, and Auto Sense - Hard AL_PA. The default setting is N_Port mode. In this mode, the FC port tries coming up as a fabric port.
  • Page 66 Following are descriptions for each of the override settings: NOTE: Normally, override settings should not be changed except when directed to do so by an authorized HP technician. • Select 1 to toggle the Hi-Sup Bit between SET and CLEAR. The default setting is CLEAR. This option should be toggled to SET when the server uses the Hi-Sup bit to scan for FC LUNs greater than eight.

  • Page 67: Parallel Scsi Configuration

    Parallel SCSI configuration This menu allows for setting up SCSI attributes. Figure 42 Parallel SCSI configuration menu Parallel SCSI Configuration Menu X.XX.XX XXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX 07/7/2005 08:56:22 Current SCSI Configuration - Bus 0 Discovery : Enabled Bus Reset on Boot : Enabled Discovery delay time : 30 seconds Internal Termination...

  • Page 68: Scsi Initiator Menu

    SCSI initiator menu This option allows for setting up the SCSI Initiator. Figure 43 SCSI initiator menu SCSI Initiator Menu X.XX.XX XXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX 07/7/2005 08:56:22 Current Initiator Configuration - Bus 0 Initiator ID : 07 1) Select primary SCSI Initiator ID 2) Enable/Disable alternate SCSI ID (The "alternate"...

  • Page 69: Maximum Scsi Bus Speed Menu

    Maximum SCSI bus speed menu This option allows for setting the maximum SCSI bus speed. When this option is selected, the user must first select the Target ID for the bus before this menu appears. Figure 44 SCSI bus speed configuration menu SCSI Bus Speed Configuration Menu X.XX.XX XXXXXX...

  • Page 70: Device Mapping

    Device mapping This option allows the user to manipulate maps and associate a selected host with a particular map. Each physical port/bus on the system has at least an Indexed map and an Auto Assigned map. In addition, there is a SCC Map and a Port 0 Device Map on FCP ports. Each map has a unique name and map ID. You can rename all maps, except for Indexed, Auto Assigned, and SCC.

  • Page 71: Adding An Entry

    NOTE: Because the entire list of maps may not fit on one screen, select N or P to go back and forth between screens displaying more maps. Select X to return to the Device Mapping Main menu. • Select 3 from the Device Mapping Main menu to create a new map. This option allows adding a new map for the current protocol/port or bus.

  • Page 72: Creating An Entry

    NOTE: Hi-Sup Bit is only set in an Active Fabric LUN which needs to be mapped as the first device (FC LUN 00). Select a number from the left column Num to add a device to the map. Selecting a device where LUN=’-’ adds all LUNS for this target.

  • Page 73: Remove Gaps

    Remove gaps NOTE: SCSI devices attached to a Fibre Channel port must be mapped as sequential FC LUNs starting at LUN number 00. Skipping LUN numbers is not recommended when mapping FC LUNs because FC Discovery stops the discovery process whenever an empty LUN position is found. This option removes any incremental gaps in the sequence of LUNs listed in the table.

  • Page 74: Adding A Host

    The following is an example of a host list for FCP hosts: Figure 49 Host list for FCP hosts Host List Edit Display X.XX.XX XXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX 07/7/2005 08:56:22 Current Map: FCP Port 0 - Name 'Indexed' FCP Port# 0 Host List: +-----+---------------+---------------+-------------------++-------------------+ | Num | Port WWN...

  • Page 75: Deleting A Host

    Following the successful addition of the host, the host list is displayed again and the user can make sure that the host information is correct. Deleting a host Select D to delete a host from the host list. The operator is asked to enter an index for the host that is displayed in the very left column of the table, and asked for confirmation.
  • Page 76 • Select 8 from the Device Mapping Main menu to display the entire device list. Because the entire device list may not fit on one screen, select N or P to go back and forth between screens displaying more maps. Select X to return to the Device Mapping Main menu. Figure 52 Entire device list Entire Device List...

  • Page 77: Trace And Event Settings Configuration

    Trace and event settings configuration This option allows set up of trace and events settings. Figure 53 Utility settings Utility Settings X.XX.XX XXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX 07/7/2005 08:56:22 1) Trace Settings Configuration 2) Event Settings Configuration 3) Special Event Logging Configuration X) Return to previous menu •...

  • Page 78: Event Configuration

    If the Enter key is selected, the next page of trace levels appears as follows: Figure 55 Trace settings Trace Settings X.XX.XX XXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX 07/7/2005 08:56:22 0) SG List : OFF 1) Timing : OFF 2) FCP/RMI : OFF 3) AF : OFF 4) INBAND : OFF...

  • Page 79: Special Event Logging Configuration

    • Enter 1 to disable event logging. • Enter 2 through 9 to log the specified events or higher. • Enter 0 to log all events. • Select U to send event configuration changes to the network storage router now. NOTE: Event logging captures over 2000 events and then starts overwriting the log when full.

  • Page 80: Real-Time Clock Configuration

    Real-Time clock configuration When this option is selected from the Perform Configuration menu, the System Clock Setup menu appears. NOTE: The time is based on a 24-hour clock. There is no a.m. or p.m. designation. For example: 1:00 p.m. is 13 hours 00 minutes or 13:00. Figure 58 System clock setup menu System Clock Setup Menu...

  • Page 81: Save Configuration

    • Select 2 to change the location of LUNs in an auto-assigned map. LUNs can be positioned starting at the beginning (first location) or at the end (last location) of the map. NOTE: Controller LUNS in auto-assigned map settings are First or Last. Setting the choice to Last is recommended.

  • Page 82: System Statistics Menu

    System statistics menu Figure 61 System status/statistics menu System Status/Statistics menu X.XX.XX XXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX 07/7/2005 08:56:22 1) Display System Status 2) Display Fibre Channel Protocol Status 3) Display Parallel SCSI Protocol Status X) Return to main menu • Select 1 from the System Status/Statistics menu to display system status. Figure 62 System status menu System Status Menu...
  • Page 83 • Select 1 from the Fibre Channel Status menu to display Fibre Channel Link Status. Figure 63 below shows the status and statistics for a Fibre Channel loop. Similar data can also be shown for a Fibre Channel fabric. Figure 63 Fibre Channel status menu Fibre Channel Status &...
  • Page 84 Table 6 Fibre Channel status SyncLosses is the number of times loss of sync. was detected. BadRxChars is the number of bad characters received. LinkFailures is the number of link failure conditions. BadCRCFrames is the number of frames received with a bad CRC. ProtocolErrs is the number of protocol errors detected.
  • Page 85 • Select 5 to display FC SeqCmd_Q Resources. • Select 6 to display FC SFP Data. • Select 3 from the System Status/Statistics menu to display Parallel SCSI Protocol Status. Figure 65 Parallel SCSI protocol status menu Parallel SCSI Protocol Status menu X.XX.XX XXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX...

  • Page 86: Event Log

    Event Log When this option is selected from the System Utilities menu, the Event Log menu is displayed (see Figure 67). Figure 67 Event log menu Event Log Menu X.XX.XX XXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX 07/7/2005 08:56:22 1) Display event log 2) Clear event log X) Return to previous menu •...

  • Page 87: Diagnostics Mode

    Diagnostics mode When this option is selected from the System Utilities menu, a confirmation message appears to verify the selection. If a response of Y (yes) is given to the confirmation message, current network storage router activities are interrupted while the unit restarts itself and enters diagnostics mode. The power-up messages appear followed by the diagnostics menu (see Figure 69).

  • Page 88: Special Fibre Channel Link Control

    Special Fibre Channel link control When this option is selected from the System Utilities menu, the Special Fibre Channel Link Control menu is displayed (see Figure 70). Figure 70 Special FC Link states menu Special FC Link Control X.XX.XX XXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX 07/7/2005 15:05:45...

  • Page 89: Display Trace And Assertion History

    or other ID. SCSI commands which have already been tracked, then that information is displayed by selecting this option. • Select 4 to clear the log of all previously recorded results. Display trace and assertion history When this option is selected from the main menu, the Trace Dump menu is displayed (see Figure 72).

  • Page 90: Reboot

    • For the previous trace buffer, use get prvtrace.txt. The file transfers from the network storage router. Reboot When this option is selected, a confirmation message appears to verify the selection. If a response of Y (yes) is given to the confirmation message, current network storage router activities are disrupted while the unit restarts itself.

  • Page 91: Using The Ftp Interface

    Using the FTP interface This chapter describes specific management options available from the FTP interface. For an overview of using the other management interfaces available, see ”N1200-320 4Gb Network Storage Router management” on page 27. Backup/restore configuration settings The network storage router supports backup and restore of configuration settings over FTP. This allows users to maintain multiple setting configurations externally from the network storage router and to be able to restore any of the configurations as needed.

  • Page 92: Get A Copy Of Trace Buffer Or Event Log

    NOTE: If the network storage router is to use a static IP address, the pre-filled in address when DHCP is disabled is 1.1.1.1 and should be changed to an address that is appropriate for the IP network it will reside on. Enter the user name and password.

  • Page 93: Updating Firmware

    • For the current event log, use get eventlog.txt. The file will transfer to the current directory specified on your computer’s FTP utility. If running FTP from a DOS or Linux command line, the destination directory can be set using the lcd command (ex. lcd c:\myCfg).
  • Page 94 Using the FTP interface...

  • Page 95: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Various problems can arise when configuring and using the HP N1200-320 4Gb Network Storage Router. This section is provided to help guide the user through some of the basic methods of identifying faults in the setup and configuration of the network storage router. Most problems are found in the initial installation.

  • Page 96: Basic Verification

    corresponding target device activity, there may be a problem with the SCSI bus configuration. Verify the SCSI bus configuration. • Ethernet (10/100)—The LNK should stay permanently lit to indicate an Ethernet link. The ACT indicator should flash to indicate activity. If either of these indicators fail to flicker, or stay continuously lit, there may be a problem with the network connection or configuration.

  • Page 97: Verify Scsi Bus Configuration

    discovered” device every time there is a reboot. By using the included INF file, the user just needs to identify the network storage router to the Windows Device Manager only once. To install (or register) the network storage router to a connected host Windows PC, perform the following steps: Copy the INF file to the Windows PC which has the FC HBA to be connected to the network storage router.

  • Page 98: Verify Fibre Channel Connection

    Even if the SCSI devices are displayed, they are not accessible unless the mapping mode is auto-assigned or another non-empty map is used. Verify Fibre Channel connection If SCSI devices are recognized on the SCSI buses, but do not appear to the Fibre Channel host, it may be that the Fibre Channel link is not properly established.

  • Page 99: Verify Hba Device Driver Information

    Table 8 HP N1200-320 4Gb Network Storage Router PRLI response data Item Value PRLI Command Code 0x20 Page Length 0x10 Payload Length 0x10 Type Code Type Code Extension Response Code Originator Process Associator Responder Process Associator Initiator Function Target Function Command/Data Mixed Allowed Data/Response Mixed Allowed Read XFER_RDY Disabled...
  • Page 100 100 Troubleshooting...

  • Page 101: A Pin Assignments

    Pin assignments DB-9 pin assignments In conjunction with the pin assignments provided for the 3-pin receptacle on the rear panel of the HP N1200-320 4Gb Network Storage Router, following are the corresponding pin out assignments for a DB-9 serial connector used to connect the other end of the serial cable to a terminal, or a computer running terminal emulation software.

  • Page 102: Rj-45 Ethernet Pin Assignments

    RJ-45 Ethernet Pin Assignments The pin assignments given for the RJ-45 Ethernet connection are in reference to the Ethernet receptacle on the back panel of the HP N1200-320 4Gb Network Storage Router. The HP N1200-320 4Gb Network Storage Router Ethernet connection supports the IEEE specifications for 10BASE-T and 100BASE-TX Ethernet standards.

  • Page 103: B Regulatory Compliance And Safety

    Regulatory compliance and safety Regulatory compliance Regulatory compliance identification numbers For the purpose of regulatory compliance certifications and identification, your product has been assigned a unique Regulatory Model Number. The RMN can be found on the product nameplate label, along with all required approval markings and information.

  • Page 104: Declaration Of Conformity For Products Marked With The Fcc Logo, United States Only

    Modifications The FCC requires the user to be notified that any changes or modifications made to this device that are not expressly approved by Hewlett-Packard Company may void the user's authority to operate the equipment. Cables Connections to this device must be made with shielded cables with metallic RFI/EMI connector hoods in order to maintain compliance with FCC Rules and Regulations.

  • Page 105: International Notices And Statements

    International notices and statements Canadian notice (avis Canadien) Class A equipment 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 matériel brouilleur du Canada.

  • Page 106: Japanese Notice

    Japanese notice Korean notices Safety Battery statement WARNING! This product contains one lithium manganese dioxide battery. • The N1200-320 4Gb Network Storage Router contains one Snaphat lithium battery. ® • The lithium battery is located in the upper left corner of the board, is yellow in color, and can be removed with a flat blade screwdriver.

  • Page 107: Taiwan Battery Recycling Notice

    Taiwan battery recycling notice The Taiwan EPA requires dry battery manufacturing or importing firms in accordance with Article 15 of the Waste Disposal Act to indicate the recovery marks on the batteries used in sales, giveaway or promotion. Contact a qualified Taiwanese recycler for proper battery disposal.
  • Page 108 108 Regulatory compliance and safety...

  • Page 109: C Inband Scsi-3 Commands

    Inband SCSI-3 commands The HP N1200-320 4Gb Network Storage Router supports a set of SCSI-3 commands that can be received inband over FCP. When received by the network storage router, these commands are then executed by the network storage router itself. When using SCSI-3 commands to access general management features, the commands can be sent to device LUNs that are mapped through the network storage router.

  • Page 110: Inquiry Command

    The network storage router returns the LUN Parameters as defined in Table Table 12 Report LUNs Parameter List Byte (MSB) LUN list length (LSB) Reserved Reserved Reserved Reserved LUN list First LUN Last LUN NOTE: The LUN list length is the number of LUNs times 8. All LUNs are reported and will appear in the host’s map.

  • Page 111: Evpd Page 0X80

    EVPD Page 0x80 If the EVPD bit is set and the Page Code is 0x80 the unit serial number page is returned. The format of this page is shown in Table Table 14 Format of EVPD Page 0x80 Byte Device Type (0ch) Page Code (80h) Reserved Page Length...
  • Page 112 NOTE: The Revision Level comes from the last four characters of the build string, which appears in the headings for most menu screens. 112 Inband SCSI-3 commands...

  • Page 113: D Addressing, Structures, And Operations

    Addressing, structures, and operations Fibre Channel and SCSI systems employ different methods of addressing devices. The inclusion of a network storage router requires that a method of translating device IDs be implemented so that each SCSI device is mapped to the appropriate Fibre Channel LUN. The SCSI buses establish bus connections between devices.

  • Page 114: Auto Assigned Addressing Option

    The network storage router supports the Peripheral Device Addressing Method and the Logical Unit Addressing Method, depending on the configuration. Table 20 Arbitrated Loop Node number to AL_PA lookup table 0:0x01 21:0x2E 42:0x52 63:0x74 84:0xA6 105:0xC9 1:0x02 22:0x31 43:0x53 64:0x75 85:0xA7 106:0xCA 2:0x04...

  • Page 115: Indexed Addressing Option

    Indexed addressing option Indexed Addressing allows for host bus adapter (HBA) drivers that only use Peripheral Device addressing to access SCSI devices attached to the network storage router. This is done by use of a table, which is indexed by sequential LUN values, indicating selected BUS:TARGET:LUN devices. It is not possible in this mode to address the network storage router as an network storage router unit directly.
  • Page 116 attached devices directly without having to perform discovery by issuing commands through all possible combinations. 116 Addressing, structures, and operations...

  • Page 117: E Enabling Dhcp On The Hp N1200-320 4Gb Network Storage Router

    Enabling DHCP on the HP N1200-320 4Gb Network Storage Router DHCP, or Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol, is an open industry standard that simplifies administering networks based on Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol (TCP/IP). DHCP allows network resources to go farther by enabling a unique IP address to be assigned to a specific device (network storage router, client host, etc.) on a non-permanent, dynamic basis.

  • Page 118: Setting Up Dhcp Over Network Storage Router Interfaces

    Setting up DHCP over network storage router interfaces Network storage routers use three different interfaces which can be used to enable DHCP: Serial, Telnet, and VM. The following will describe how to enable and disable DHCP for each interface. NOTE: Located on the network storage router is a label that displays the unit’s Ethernet MAC Address.
  • Page 119 • Select 2. The following menu appears: Figure 79 Ethernet configuration menu Ethernet Configuration Menu X.X.XX XXXXXX XXXXXX-XXX_XXXXXXXXXXXXXX 07/7/2005 08:56:22 IP Address : 1.1.1.1 Subnet Mask : 255.255.255.0 IP Gateway : 0.0.0.0 Ethernet Physical Address : 08:06:07:05:03:09 Ethernet Mode : 10/100Mbps (Auto-Neg) Hostname DHCP Configuration : Disabled...

  • Page 120: Special Note Regarding Ethernet Ip, Subnet Mask, And Gateway Addresses

    DHCP has been successfully activated. Note that the IP Address my also appear different than the former non-DHCP IP Address. NOTE: To use the DHCP feature, a DHCP server must be operational on the Ethernet network used by the network storage router. If the DHCP feature is used when there is no DHCP server, the standard for DHCP requires that the network storage router wait three minutes for a response from a DHCP server before timing out.

  • Page 121: Visual Manager

    Visual Manager To access the network storage router using the Visual Manager interface: Look up the current IP address within the Ethernet Configuration menu using the serial interface. Type the IP address in the Web browser without using “www” or “/” or any other characters or symbols.
  • Page 122 122 Enabling DHCP on the HP N1200-320 4Gb Network Storage Router...

  • Page 123: Glossary

    Glossary adapter A printed circuit assembly that translates data between the FC host processor’s internal bus and a different bus, such as SCSI. address See SCSI addressing. addressing mode Used to create a mapping table that maps devices on the SCSI bus to Fibre Channel logical units.
  • Page 124 FC device A device that uses Fibre Channel communications. FC port An opening at the back of the network storage router that provides a fiber optic connection between the FC adapter and the FC host. FC-SCSI hardware A FC term describing a list of values showing the physical hardware path of the FC host to the path ID target device.
  • Page 125 initiator A device (usually a host system) that requests an operation to be performed by another device known as a target (usually a peripheral). initiator mode Configuration mode of the network storage router in which a Fibre Channel initiator requests operations to be performed by a SCSI target device.
  • Page 126 online For the network storage router, online indicates that at least one adapter in the network storage router is active and available for access. For a SCSI adapter, online indicates the SCSI adapter is active and available for access and input/output processing.
  • Page 127 SCSI bus The means of transferring SCSI data between SCSI devices. It is an 8-bit or 16-bit bus that supports up to eight or sixteen devices (including itself), in any mix of initiators and targets, with the limitation that at least one initiator and one target must be present. SCSI device A single unit on the SCSI bus, identifiable by a unique SCSI address.

  • Page 129: Index

    Index power-up messages conventions addressing document audience text symbols authorized reseller, HP current map, default autobaud Fibre Channel Avis Canadien, regulatory compliance Visual Manager notice date configuration batteries Visual Manager Taiwan EPA recycling and disposal declaration of conformity baud rate configuration device management Visual Manager discovery...
  • Page 130 Class B Equipment, compliance notice declaration of conformity I/O configuration modifications Visual Manager Fibre Channel hosts identifying product components viewing and changing IEC EMC, worldwide regulatory compliance notice Visual Manager inband SCSI-3 commands Fibre Channel maps initiator IDs, SCSI editing entries Visual Manager Visual Manager IP address...
  • Page 131 Visual Manager Taiwan EPA battery recycling and disposal technical support, HP rack stability, warning telephone numbers reboot FCC questions rebooting text symbols Visual Manager traces recycling, Taiwan EPA battery clearing buffers regulatory compliance Visual Manager information number configuration of notices Visual Manager BSMI troubleshooting...
  • Page 132 configuration of default map discovery mode hard AL_PA link status performance mode port mode Fibre Channel hosts, viewing and changing FTP access FTP utility screen, illustrated home page home page, illustrated I/O configuration Main menu Main menu, illustrated mapping tasks, Fibre Channel viewing and changing network configuration Network menu options...

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