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... are trademarks of this document to refer to change without the written permission of Dell Inc. Model TL24iSCSIxSAS 1Gb iSCSI to www.support.dell.com. disclaims any manner whatsoever without notice. © 2008 Dell Inc. Dell inc. All rights reserved. Other trademarks and trade names may be used in this guide, please go to SAS...
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... that is convenient for which they are a number of additional pieces of equipment you start There are listed. 4. Page 2 Dell Model TL24iSCSIxSAS 1Gb iSCSI to go between your bridge. Ethernet Cable You will require for the successful installation of connect your peripheral device supports at the ...bridge end and the type of your network access point and the iSCSI bridge. This should be available in your reseller for sales, technical support, or customer service issues: 1. To contact Dell for assistance. Verify your country or region in any doubt, please contact ...
... that is convenient for which they are a number of additional pieces of equipment you start There are listed. 4. Page 2 Dell Model TL24iSCSIxSAS 1Gb iSCSI to go between your bridge. Ethernet Cable You will require for the successful installation of connect your peripheral device supports at the ...bridge end and the type of your network access point and the iSCSI bridge. This should be available in your reseller for sales, technical support, or customer service issues: 1. To contact Dell for assistance. Verify your country or region in any doubt, please contact ...
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...Device related Problems...38 10.3 Poor Performance...39 Dell Model TL24iSCSIxSAS 1Gb iSCSI to the bridge...21 7.3 Network Ping ...22 7.3.1 Ping a Nework address...23 7.4 Setting the Password ...25 7.5 Network Services ...26 7.6 iSCSI Target ...27 7.6.1 CHAP Settings ...27 7.7...changes ...21 7.2.8 Reconnect to SAS User's Guide Rev.C Page 3 Preface...8 5.1 Product Description ...8 6. Safety and Environmental Notices ...7 5. iSCSI Sessions ...29 8.1 Device Management...30 8.1.1 Global Settings ...30 8.1.2 Individual Device Info...31 9. Maintenance...32 9.1 System Information ...32 9.2...
...Device related Problems...38 10.3 Poor Performance...39 Dell Model TL24iSCSIxSAS 1Gb iSCSI to the bridge...21 7.3 Network Ping ...22 7.3.1 Ping a Nework address...23 7.4 Setting the Password ...25 7.5 Network Services ...26 7.6 iSCSI Target ...27 7.6.1 CHAP Settings ...27 7.7...changes ...21 7.2.8 Reconnect to SAS User's Guide Rev.C Page 3 Preface...8 5.1 Product Description ...8 6. Safety and Environmental Notices ...7 5. iSCSI Sessions ...29 8.1 Device Management...30 8.1.1 Global Settings ...30 8.1.2 Individual Device Info...31 9. Maintenance...32 9.1 System Information ...32 9.2...
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... of Devices...47 13.4 Step 3 - Creating multiple connections (Optional 56 13.7 Step 6 - Logging off an iSCSI Session 61 14. Index ...64 Page 4 Dell Model TL24iSCSIxSAS 1Gb iSCSI to an iSCSI Device using the Microsoft iSCSI Initiator 46 13.2 Step 1 - Viewing iSCSI Session Details 55 13.6 Step 5 - Appendix B...43 12.1 Setting up your computer for initial set...
... of Devices...47 13.4 Step 3 - Creating multiple connections (Optional 56 13.7 Step 6 - Logging off an iSCSI Session 61 14. Index ...64 Page 4 Dell Model TL24iSCSIxSAS 1Gb iSCSI to an iSCSI Device using the Microsoft iSCSI Initiator 46 13.2 Step 1 - Viewing iSCSI Session Details 55 13.6 Step 5 - Appendix B...43 12.1 Setting up your computer for initial set...
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...second blank plate on the PowerVault TL4000 13 Figure 10 Installing the second bridge in the PowerVault TL4000 14 Figure 11 Connect the SAS and network cables in the PowerVault TL2000 15 Figure 12 Connect the SAS and network cables in the PowerVault TL4000 16 Figure 13 Login...51 Figure 39 Connecting to an iSCSI Target...51 Figure 40 Advanced Connection settings...52 Figure 41 iSCSI bridge Network Configuration Page 53 Figure 42 iSCSI Target Connected ...54 Figure 43 iSCSI Session Properties ...55 Figure 44 iSCSI Target Device ...56 Dell Model TL24iSCSIxSAS 1Gb iSCSI to SAS User's Guide Rev...
...second blank plate on the PowerVault TL4000 13 Figure 10 Installing the second bridge in the PowerVault TL4000 14 Figure 11 Connect the SAS and network cables in the PowerVault TL2000 15 Figure 12 Connect the SAS and network cables in the PowerVault TL4000 16 Figure 13 Login...51 Figure 39 Connecting to an iSCSI Target...51 Figure 40 Advanced Connection settings...52 Figure 41 iSCSI bridge Network Configuration Page 53 Figure 42 iSCSI Target Connected ...54 Figure 43 iSCSI Session Properties ...55 Figure 44 iSCSI Target Device ...56 Dell Model TL24iSCSIxSAS 1Gb iSCSI to SAS User's Guide Rev...
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Figures Figure 45 Session Connections Page ...56 Figure 46 Adding a new connection ...58 Figure 47 Advanced Connections Session...58 Figure 48 iSCSI bridge Network Configuration Page 59 Figure 49 Showing multiple connections ...60 Figure 50 iSCSI Session with Multiple Connections 61 Page 6 Dell Model TL24iSCSIxSAS 1Gb iSCSI to SAS User's Guide Rev.C
Figures Figure 45 Session Connections Page ...56 Figure 46 Adding a new connection ...58 Figure 47 Advanced Connections Session...58 Figure 48 iSCSI bridge Network Configuration Page 59 Figure 49 Showing multiple connections ...60 Figure 50 iSCSI Session with Multiple Connections 61 Page 6 Dell Model TL24iSCSIxSAS 1Gb iSCSI to SAS User's Guide Rev.C
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...to prevent damage. CAUTION Static sensitive! Proper packaging and grounding techniques are contained in this guide. Product warranty caution The iSCSI bridge contains no user-serviceable components. Safety and Environmental Notices When using this product, observe the danger, caution, and ...will immediately void your warranty. A discharge of the safety condition. Risk of safety notice and give examples. Dell Model TL24iSCSIxSAS 1Gb iSCSI to SAS User's Guide Rev.C Page 7 The sections that are necessary precautions to qualified service personnel. Safety and ...
...to prevent damage. CAUTION Static sensitive! Proper packaging and grounding techniques are contained in this guide. Product warranty caution The iSCSI bridge contains no user-serviceable components. Safety and Environmental Notices When using this product, observe the danger, caution, and ...will immediately void your warranty. A discharge of the safety condition. Risk of safety notice and give examples. Dell Model TL24iSCSIxSAS 1Gb iSCSI to SAS User's Guide Rev.C Page 7 The sections that are necessary precautions to qualified service personnel. Safety and ...
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...that the majority of installations will require the minimum of the iSCSI bridge. However, we suggest you through setting up before use a SAS bus architecture. Figure 1 iSCSI Topology Page 8 Dell Model TL24iSCSIxSAS 1Gb iSCSI to SAS bridge. Preface Thank you through the initial set ... required to ensure that use . The bridge is designed to your network. 5.1 Product Description The iSCSI bridge creates an interface between LTO SAS drives installed in a Dell PowerVault TL24iSCSIxSAS and the network. Preface 5. The GUI Management section will guide you for purchasing the...
...that the majority of installations will require the minimum of the iSCSI bridge. However, we suggest you through setting up before use a SAS bus architecture. Figure 1 iSCSI Topology Page 8 Dell Model TL24iSCSIxSAS 1Gb iSCSI to SAS bridge. Preface Thank you through the initial set ... required to ensure that use . The bridge is designed to your network. 5.1 Product Description The iSCSI bridge creates an interface between LTO SAS drives installed in a Dell PowerVault TL24iSCSIxSAS and the network. Preface 5. The GUI Management section will guide you for purchasing the...
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Air vents. Ethernet port. Dell Model TL24iSCSIxSAS 1Gb iSCSI to SAS User's Guide Rev.C Page 9 Should be blinking when there is ready. SAS port. Should be blinking when the bridge is port activity. Shipping lock (storage location). LED SAS ports 1, 2, 3 and 4 (Green). Preface Figure 2 Product view Number Description 1 2 - 5 6 7 8 9 LED iSCSI bridge ready (Green).
Air vents. Ethernet port. Dell Model TL24iSCSIxSAS 1Gb iSCSI to SAS User's Guide Rev.C Page 9 Should be blinking when there is ready. SAS port. Should be blinking when the bridge is port activity. Shipping lock (storage location). LED SAS ports 1, 2, 3 and 4 (Green). Preface Figure 2 Product view Number Description 1 2 - 5 6 7 8 9 LED iSCSI bridge ready (Green).
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... lock (see Figure 6). Figure 3 Remove the shipping lock • Store the blue label to the top of the iSCSI bridge card. Page 10 Dell Model TL24iSCSIxSAS 1Gb iSCSI to the blank plate (on the library, switch off for installation of the library (see Figure 4) and store the ...shipping lock (see Figure 3). Installing the iSCSI bridge 6. Important: Hot plugging is securing the lock to SAS User's Guide Rev.C There are ten basic steps to install the iSCSI bridge on the Dell PowerVault TL2000: • Remove the blue label that is not supported, the unit...
... lock (see Figure 6). Figure 3 Remove the shipping lock • Store the blue label to the top of the iSCSI bridge card. Page 10 Dell Model TL24iSCSIxSAS 1Gb iSCSI to the blank plate (on the library, switch off for installation of the library (see Figure 4) and store the ...shipping lock (see Figure 3). Installing the iSCSI bridge 6. Important: Hot plugging is securing the lock to SAS User's Guide Rev.C There are ten basic steps to install the iSCSI bridge on the Dell PowerVault TL2000: • Remove the blue label that is not supported, the unit...
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Installing the iSCSI bridge Figure 4 Store the label of the library • Remove the blank plate (see Figure 6 steps 1, 2). ... on the rear of the library (you notice any damage, report it to the shipping company. • Unpack carefully the iSCSI board and install it into the library. • It is without card guide rails for the bridge, please install the card ... the bridge in the event you need a #3 Phillips screwdriver). If you need to ship the bridge. Dell Model TL24iSCSIxSAS 1Gb iSCSI to retain all your TL2000 library is advisable to SAS User's Guide Rev.C Page 11
Installing the iSCSI bridge Figure 4 Store the label of the library • Remove the blank plate (see Figure 6 steps 1, 2). ... on the rear of the library (you notice any damage, report it to the shipping company. • Unpack carefully the iSCSI board and install it into the library. • It is without card guide rails for the bridge, please install the card ... the bridge in the event you need a #3 Phillips screwdriver). If you need to ship the bridge. Dell Model TL24iSCSIxSAS 1Gb iSCSI to retain all your TL2000 library is advisable to SAS User's Guide Rev.C Page 11
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... a #3 Phillips screwdriver). There are seven basic steps to SAS User's Guide Rev.C Installing the iSCSI bridge Figure 6 Installing the bridge and store the shipping lock • Store the shipping lock on the iSCSI board (see Figure 7) on the Dell PowerVault TL4000: • Remove the blank plate (see Figure 6, step 3). • Connect the Ethernet cables...
... a #3 Phillips screwdriver). There are seven basic steps to SAS User's Guide Rev.C Installing the iSCSI bridge Figure 6 Installing the bridge and store the shipping lock • Store the shipping lock on the iSCSI board (see Figure 7) on the Dell PowerVault TL4000: • Remove the blank plate (see Figure 6, step 3). • Connect the Ethernet cables...
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Figure 9 Remove the second blank plate on the PowerVault TL4000 Dell Model TL24iSCSIxSAS 1Gb iSCSI to SAS User's Guide Rev.C Page 13 Installing the iSCSI bridge • Unpack the iSCSI board and install it into the Library (see Figure 8, and Figure 10 step1). Figure 8 Installing the bridge in the PowerVault TL4000 Installing a second bridge in the PowerVault TL4000 with e.g. (four HH SAS Drives).
Figure 9 Remove the second blank plate on the PowerVault TL4000 Dell Model TL24iSCSIxSAS 1Gb iSCSI to SAS User's Guide Rev.C Page 13 Installing the iSCSI bridge • Unpack the iSCSI board and install it into the Library (see Figure 8, and Figure 10 step1). Figure 8 Installing the bridge in the PowerVault TL4000 Installing a second bridge in the PowerVault TL4000 with e.g. (four HH SAS Drives).
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...Ethernet network, insert the two Cat 5E cables into the connectors on the unit as the iSCSI bridge will automatically select the correct network speed upon power up. To connect the iSCSI bridge to the Ethernet network is via an industry standard RJ45 copper interface on the following network...bridge's host name and IP-address. When the plugs are connected to SAS User's Guide Rev.C The iSCSI bridge can be heard. Installing the iSCSI bridge Figure 10 Installing the second bridge in the PowerVault TL4000 • Lock the bridge in the correct position a "click" should be used on the ...
...Ethernet network, insert the two Cat 5E cables into the connectors on the unit as the iSCSI bridge will automatically select the correct network speed upon power up. To connect the iSCSI bridge to the Ethernet network is via an industry standard RJ45 copper interface on the following network...bridge's host name and IP-address. When the plugs are connected to SAS User's Guide Rev.C The iSCSI bridge can be heard. Installing the iSCSI bridge Figure 10 Installing the second bridge in the PowerVault TL4000 • Lock the bridge in the correct position a "click" should be used on the ...
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... oriented correctly. Figure 11 Connect the SAS and network cables in the PowerVault TL2000 Dell Model TL24iSCSIxSAS 1Gb iSCSI to the rear of running at high data transfer speeds, however, devices that connector is capable of the iSCSI bridge as shown below, ensuring that operate at slower speeds can still ...be connected to this SAS bus. In a manner similar to the Ethernet connection, the iSCSI bridge will support up . Connect the SAS cable to SAS User's Guide Rev.C Page 15 Each SAS port will automatically negotiate with these...
... oriented correctly. Figure 11 Connect the SAS and network cables in the PowerVault TL2000 Dell Model TL24iSCSIxSAS 1Gb iSCSI to the rear of running at high data transfer speeds, however, devices that connector is capable of the iSCSI bridge as shown below, ensuring that operate at slower speeds can still ...be connected to this SAS bus. In a manner similar to the Ethernet connection, the iSCSI bridge will support up . Connect the SAS cable to SAS User's Guide Rev.C Page 15 Each SAS port will automatically negotiate with these...
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Installing the iSCSI bridge Figure 12 Connect the SAS and network cables in the PowerVault TL4000 Page 16 Dell Model TL24iSCSIxSAS 1Gb iSCSI to SAS User's Guide Rev.C
Installing the iSCSI bridge Figure 12 Connect the SAS and network cables in the PowerVault TL4000 Page 16 Dell Model TL24iSCSIxSAS 1Gb iSCSI to SAS User's Guide Rev.C
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...network for further help). Figure 13 Login page Enter the default password - Configuring the iSCSI bridge Before the iSCSI bridge can be displayed. admin. To make this as easy as possible, the iSCSI bridge has a Graphical User Interface (GUI) that can be necessary to change your ...set on the machine you will be accessed via any web browser. 7.1 Initial set up the unit. Configuring the iSCSI bridge 7. Dell Model TL24iSCSIxSAS 1Gb iSCSI to the Dell PowerVault drives and the network as described in the previous sections and power up (see the entry page shown below.
...network for further help). Figure 13 Login page Enter the default password - Configuring the iSCSI bridge Before the iSCSI bridge can be displayed. admin. To make this as easy as possible, the iSCSI bridge has a Graphical User Interface (GUI) that can be necessary to change your ...set on the machine you will be accessed via any web browser. 7.1 Initial set up the unit. Configuring the iSCSI bridge 7. Dell Model TL24iSCSIxSAS 1Gb iSCSI to the Dell PowerVault drives and the network as described in the previous sections and power up (see the entry page shown below.
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see section 7.4 Page 18 Dell Model TL24iSCSIxSAS 1Gb iSCSI to SAS User's Guide Rev.C Configuring the iSCSI bridge Figure 14 Invalid Login page Note: We suggest that you change your password at the next possible opportunity -
see section 7.4 Page 18 Dell Model TL24iSCSIxSAS 1Gb iSCSI to SAS User's Guide Rev.C Configuring the iSCSI bridge Figure 14 Invalid Login page Note: We suggest that you change your password at the next possible opportunity -
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Figure 15 Main GUI page Dell Model TL24iSCSIxSAS 1Gb iSCSI to SAS User's Guide Rev.C Page 19 Configuring the iSCSI bridge The GUI will now display the root selection screen as shown below.
Figure 15 Main GUI page Dell Model TL24iSCSIxSAS 1Gb iSCSI to SAS User's Guide Rev.C Page 19 Configuring the iSCSI bridge The GUI will now display the root selection screen as shown below.
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... Setting the Hostname In this field. See Figure 16. This will now bring up the DNS Server A DNS Server allows the iSCSI bridge to address this iSCSI bridge in this box enter the name you wish to use a name that is recommended that you use to communicate with other network...IP-address of the main window. If you can configure the network settings. Configuring the iSCSI bridge 7.2 Network Connections Click on your network, enter the IP-address in the future. Page 20 Dell Model TL24iSCSIxSAS 1Gb iSCSI to its location and or, its purpose. 7.2.2 Setting up the Gateway In this ...
... Setting the Hostname In this field. See Figure 16. This will now bring up the DNS Server A DNS Server allows the iSCSI bridge to address this iSCSI bridge in this box enter the name you wish to use a name that is recommended that you use to communicate with other network...IP-address of the main window. If you can configure the network settings. Configuring the iSCSI bridge 7.2 Network Connections Click on your network, enter the IP-address in the future. Page 20 Dell Model TL24iSCSIxSAS 1Gb iSCSI to its location and or, its purpose. 7.2.2 Setting up the Gateway In this ...