FastStream VT 5300 Installation and Operation Manual Fibre Channel to SCSI Virtual Tape Appliance © 2006 ATTO Technology, Inc. All rights reserved. All brand or product names are trademarks of their respective holders. No part of this manual may be reproduced in any form or by any means without the express written permission of ATTO Technology, Inc.
Contents 1.0 ATTO FastStream VT 5300 increases reliability ............................1 Hardware features Virtual Tape features Backup and restore features Management and control features 1.1 Physical attributes ...............................................................3 Dimensions Cooling and airflow Power Fibre Channel port SCSI ports Ethernet port Serial port LED indicators 2.0 Installation .......................................................................................
4.0 Modify storage ................................................................................17 Initialize and verify drives Add drives to a RAID Group Rebuild RAID Groups Add or remove Hot Spares Add a VTL from another FastStream VTL Delete a VTL Secure data through Write Protection Move Virtual Tape Cartridges 5.0 Update storage and firmware ........................................................
1.0 ATTO FastStream VT 5300 increases reliability The ATTO FastStream™ Virtual Tape 5300 Appliance is a mid-range storage solution that emulates a tape library for fast backups on demand and error-free restores of critical data. The ATTO FastStream Virtual Tape 5300 is seen by system applications as a conventional tape library, allowing you to use existing disk-based storage as if it were tape.
Possible storage configurations Ethernet Fibre Channel SCSI GbE network ATTO iPBridge 2700 ATTO Celerity FC storage adapter GbE Switch 4-Gb FC Switch ATTO FastStream VT 5300 embedded ATTO iPBridge 1500/1550/2500 ATTO FibreBridge 2400 JBOD SCSI Tape Library SCSI model ATTO Diamond Storage Array SCSI Tape Library 2 Introduction
1.1 Physical attributes The ATTO FastStream VT 5300 is a Fibre Channel to SCSI virtual tape appliance which can be seamlessly integrated into an existing storage environment. The ATTO FastStream VT 5300 is available in an industry-standard 1U form factor for easy integration into racks. It supports next-generation media and, as a result, is equipped to handle the throughputs needed by advanced disk technologies. • Full support for full duplex FC data transfers, FCAL, PLDA and public loop login.
A bicolor Ready/Fault LED is lighted green to Fibre Channel port: bicolor LED indicates FC indicate ready, lighted yellow to show a faulted condition, and off indicates not ready. SCSI ports: A green LED on each port indicates activity if is lit. speed. If it is off, speed is 1-Gb; if it is green, 2-Gb, and yellow indicates 4-Gb FC. A separate green LED indicates activity if it is lit, no activity if it is off. Exhibit 1.1-1 FastStream VT 5300 front panel LEDs. Exhibit 1.
2.0 Installation If you have not already completed the instructions on the Quick Start page packed with your FastStream VT 5300, use the following instructions to install the FastStream VT 5300. Unpack the packing box; verify contents • The FastStream.
• The switch(es) allows UDP broadcast messages to be passed through. • A router is not placed between the host running QuickNav and the FastStream VT 5300. • You have connected the FastStream VT 5300 and the network using at least Cat5e cabling. • You have noted the FastStream VT 5300 serial number from the bottom of the unit. Note The default username is root; it is case insensitive. The default password is Password; it is case sensitive. It is best practice to change the passwords.
2.1 Configure Virtual Tape The ATTO FastStream VT 5300 allows configuration of storage into a JBOD, RAID Level 0, RAID Level 1, RAID Level 10 or RAID Level 5 Virtual Tape Library (VTL). RAID is a storage configuration which uses multiple drives to increase capacity, performance and/or reliability. The FastStream VT 5300 appears to hosts as a tape library, allowing ISV packages to issue a set of tape library commands to perform backup and restore operations to the FastStream.
Use quick initial configuration Quick Configuration quickly generates a Virtual Tape Library after you answer a few key questions. The procedure uses all attached SCSI disks to build a single VTL. If you want to initially create more than one VTL, use custom setup. You may modify this configuration after initial setup.
are filled in automatically by the FastStream but you may change these parameters if you wish. 9 Click Next. 10 The Virtual Tape Library Setup page appears. If the new configuration is the way you want it, click on Commit. If you wish to change anything, click on Cancel. Return to the Monitor VTL page by clicking on the VTL menu item on the left-hand side of the page, and begin this procedure again. 11 In the warning box, verify that you want to add the VTL by clicking on Yes.
Secure data through Write Protection For added security, write protection can be enabled for any tape cartridge with a VTL. When write protection is enabled, existing data on the tape cartridge cannot be overwritten or erased. The displayed data can be sorted by any field by clicking on the heading for the field; clicking twice reverses the sort order.
2.2 Optional changes to system parameters Default values are appropriate for most configurations, but may be modified for your needs using ATTO FastStream VT 5300 browser-based user interface. Customize the username, password It is best practice to change the default username and password to a username and password significant to you. While opening a Command Line Interface session is not usually recommended, you must use the CLI to change the username and password.
Exhibit 2.2-1 System Configuration page Advanced CLI page Changes to other parameters may be made using the Advanced page. CAUTION 2 3 Do not use this page unless you are directed to by an ATTO technician. Changing parameters may cause loss of data and/or disruption to performance and reliability of the FastStream. The FastStream GUI is the preferred method to manage the FastStream.
3.0 Monitor storage and diagnose configurations You may determine the performance of drives attached to the FastStream VT 5300 using various displays and tests in the FastStream GUI. The following instructions assume you have already set up at least one Virtual Tape Library. Refer to Configure Virtual Tape on page 7.
Health and Status Monitor page 1 2 3 If you are not already in the FastStream GUI, type the IP address of your appliance, as found in Use the FastStream VT 5300 GUI on page 23, in a standard browser, click Enter Here and type in your username and password. The Monitor VTL page appears. On the menu at the left hand side of the page, click on Diagnostics.
message; it cannot respond to a rejection by a server for an invalid address. Ensure all E-mail addresses typed in are valid. Each E-mail is time stamped when it leaves as part of the SMTP header information as shown in Exhibit 3.0-1. 1 2 3 If you are not already in the FastStream GUI, type the IP address of your appliance, as found in Use the FastStream VT 5300 GUI on page 23, in a standard browser, click Enter Here and type in your username and password. The Monitor VTL page appears.
Scan drive surfaces The read only test performs a non-destructive scan over the entire surface of each drive to identify bad areas of the disk drives and determine read performance. It may be run while data is passing through the FastStream. Running this test may negatively impact performance. Once the Read-only test has completed, system operation returns to normal.
4.0 Modify storage Use the FastStream GUI to replace a failed drive, add new drives or redesign VTL configurations. The FastStream GUI takes you step by step through many procedures which allow you to modify your storage and VTL. Read all notes and cautions carefully as you go to ensure the best performance and use of your storage.
Rebuild RAID Groups If you receive an E-mail notification from the FastStream VT 5300 as set up previously using the Phone Home error notification (refer to Configuration Display page on page 14) or otherwise realize a VTL’s RAID Group has been compromised because of a failed drive, you need to rebuild the VTL’s associated RAID Group.
Add a VTL from another FastStream VTL If you want one FastStream VT 5300 to recognize a library from another FastStream device, the FastStream VT 5300 must discover it through mapping. When you created your first library, the media changer and tape drive LUNs are mapped automatically to one of two ports. A second library is mapped to the other port. Note The FastStream VT 5300 supports two libraries, one on each port.
Move Virtual Tape Cartridges The Move Medium page is an interface which simulates a generic library front panel operation. 1 2 3 4 If you are not already in the FastStream GUI, type the IP address of your appliance, as found in Use the FastStream VT 5300 GUI on page 23, in a standard browser, click Enter Here and type in your username and password. The Monitor VTL page appears. On the menu at the left hand side of the page, choose Manage. The Manage VTL page appears.
5.0 Update storage and firmware You can update the ATTO FastStream VT 5300 at any time. Refer to www.attotech.com for complete information. Several methods are available to update the ATTO FastStream firmware and to re-initialize attached storage. Be sure all data is backed up before using any of these procedures to prevent data loss. Remove stale VTL configuration data Initializing the attached storage may be used to remove stale VTL configuration data from a drive that is known to be in good health.
Use FTP over Ethernet 1 Establish an FTP link to the ATTO FastStream VT 5300 that is to be flashed. 2 Use the PUT command to download the firmware. For example PUT c:\firmware\FS5300100.IMA 3 Once the download is complete, cycle power on the ATTO FastStream VT 5300 to implement the new firmware. Use the RS-232 serial link 1 Load a Terminal Program such as Hyper Terminal. 2 Set the terminal and the ATTO FastStream VT 5300 for the highest possible baud rate for your terminal.
6.0 Interface options The best way to manage, monitor and configure the FastStream VT 5300 is to use its GUI, but you may use a terminal emulation program or Telnet. The FastStream VT 5300 GUI is the preferred method to operate and manage the FastStream VT 5300. However, it may be necessary to use other methods to access the FastStream VT 5300, such as to change the username and password (refer to Customize the username, password on page 11).
Note In serial port sessions, there is no prompt on the line below the word Ready. Begin typing commands in the blank line where the cursor is resting. No username or password is required for serial port access. 5 To verify that you have connected successfully, type help after the Ready prompt and press Enter. If a list of all available commands does not appear on the screen, review the steps in this section, check the cable, or contact service personnel until the problem is solved.
Appendix A Cabling Additional information to physically connect ports to devices and to your SAN. SCSI cabling Cables and devices must be chosen to maximize performance and minimize the electrical noise from the high-speed data transfers available with the SCSI protocol. Cabling and termination methods become important considerations for proper performance.
1 2 Connect the cable from the SCSI device to a VHDCI SCSI port on the FastStream VT 5300. Check the type of cable, cable length limit and number of devices recommended for the port. See Exhibit A-1. Keep cable lengths as short as possible to ensure the highest signal quality and performance. These cable lengths include the wiring inside the devices. 3 4 Set the IDs of the SCSI devices connected to the FastStream to a value other than 7. Use a sequential ID starting at 0 for each device.
Appendix B Designing RAID groups The ATTO FastStream VT 5300 provides instant hardware data protection and intelligence to existing SCSI storage independent of the storage type. CAUTION Selecting RAID configuration causes all previous storage data on the drive to be erased. Make sure all of your information is backed up before setting up RAID groups. The ATTO FastStream VT 5300 allows RAID functionality. In general, the process begins with individual drives also called block devices.
users with critical data which cannot be lost or corrupted due to the failure of a single drive. With RAID Level 1, the host sees what it believes to be a single physical drive of a specific size: it does not know about the mirrored pair. The ATTO FastStream VT 5300 manages where data is written and read, allowing one drive to fail without the host knowing it has failed. RAID Level 1 is used in applications containing mission critical data.
Appendix C CLI provides an ASCII-based interface The command line interface (CLI) uses ASCII commands typed while in CLI mode. • Do not use CLI unless you are directed to by an ATTO technician. The get form returns the value of a parameter or setting and is an informational command. • Changing parameters may cause loss of data and/or disruption to performance and reliability of the FastStream. The FastStream VT 5300 GUI is the preferred method to operate and manage the FastStream VT 5300.
Symbol mp1 BlockDevID Indicates Ethernet port used to manage the FastStream VT 5300 index designation of a block device not assigned to any other RAID Group cap capacity of the block device DevIndex index designation of the RAID member GroupName ASCII name of a RAID Group grpName the name of the RAID Group to which the block device is assigned, or blank if the block device is available id index designation of a block device ileave interleave of RAID Group in blocks mem number of RAID members
CLI summary The following chart summarizes the Command Line Interface commands, their defaults, and an example of how to enter the commands. Commands which have no default values have a blank entry in that column of the table. Command Default AutoMap AutoResume CAUTION Do not use CLI unless you are directed to by an ATTO technician. Changing parameters may cause loss of data and/or disruption to performance and reliability of the FastStream.
Command Default Exit Example exit FCConnMode loop set fcconnmode ptp FCDataRate auto get fcdatarate FCHard disabled set fchard disabled FCHardAddress fp1=3; fp2=4 set fchardaddress 1 122 FCPortErrors get fcporterrors FCPortList FCSCSIBusyStatus fcportlist busy set fcscsibusystatus busy FCWWName get fcwwname 1 FirmwareRestart firmwarerestart Help help driveinfo HSAdd hsadd 3 HSDisplay hsdisplay HSRemove hsremove 3 IdentifyBridge disabled Info set identifyBridge enabled inf
Command Default Example RGHaltConversion rghaltconversion g1 RGHaltRebuild rghaltrebuild g1 RGMemberAdd rgmemberadd g1 22 RGMemberRemove rgmemberremove g1 22 RGRebuild rgrebuild g1 RGResumeConversion rgresumeconversion g1 RGResumeRebuild rgresumerebuild g1 RGSpanDepth 1 set rgspandepth g1 22 RGSpeedRead disabled set regspeedread enabled RGWaitTimeout 5 rgwaittimeout 30 RMState set rmstate g1 online RMStatus rmstatus g1 Route route Alpha1 delete RouteDisplay routedisplay SCSI
Command Default Example enabled set wrapeventlog disabled Voltage WrapEventLog get voltage zModem zmodem receive CLI command explanations Command Line Interface commands are listed alphabetically with explanations of what they are used for, their defaults and syntax. CAUTION Do not use CLI unless you are directed to by an ATTO technician. Changing parameters may cause loss of data and/or disruption to performance and reliability of the FastStream.
DefaultInterleave DefaultInterleave assigns or retrieves the system-default interleave size for new RAID Groups. If an interleave size is not explicitly specified when a RAID Group is created, then the DefaultInterleave value is used instead. Default: 128 set DefaultInterleave [16 | 32 | 64 | 128 | 256 ] get DefaultInterleave DHCPFixedDelay Selects/displays the delay, in seconds, between DHCP client request intervals, from between 0 seconds to 255 seconds. 0 time is typical.
EmailNotifyAddress Configures notification addresses using an index (a number between 1 and 5, inclusive), the full E-mail address of the recipient, a fully qualified Internet E-mail address not more than 128 characters long, and a level. Levels are .....None: no E-mails sent. .....Critical: critical event notification. .....Warning: warnings and critical event notification. .....
FCDataRate Specifies the rate the FastStream uses, 1 Gigabit/sec., 2 Gigabit/sec. 4 Gigabit/sec. or auto negotiate. Default: auto set FCDataRate [fp] [1Gb | 2Gb | 4Gb | auto] Requires a SaveConfiguration command get FCDataRate FCWWName Reports the Word Wide Name (WWN) of the FC interface. Each FC port has an individual and unique WWN. The least significant 3 bytes of the WWN are used as the Ethernet MAC address. The lower nibble of the highest byte designates the port number.
IPDHCP Selecting DHCP allows the FastStream to request an IP address from the network. The network must have at least one DHCP server. OpTempWarn Regulates the number of degrees Celsius before a thermal control event precipitates a warning to the user. Valid entries are between 0 and 15 degrees.
RAIDCommandTimeout Specifies in milliseconds the range of time the drives have to respond. You must use RGCommit before using this command. CAUTION If you set this value too low, failures may occur during normal operation. Default: 30000 set RAIDCommandTimeout [100 - 3600000] get RAIDCommandTimeout RAIDRebuildPriority Sets or displays the RAID rebuild priority. A RAID rebuild priority set to high gives higher priority to RAID rebuilds and lower priority to the processing of simultaneous I/O transactions.
RGDisplay Displays status information for a single RAID Group, or if All is used, all available RAID groups. RGDisplay [GroupName | All ] RGHaltConversion Stops the conversion on the specified existing RAID Group. RGHaltConversion [GroupName] RGHaltRebuild Stops the rebuild(s) on the specified existing RAID Group. MemberIndex specifies the RAID member whose rebuild is stopped. If no MemberIndex is specified, all rebuilds on that RAID Group are stopped.
RMStatus Displays the status of all RAID Members within the specified RAID Group or a specific RAID member (if specified) within the specified RAID Group. This command fails if the specified RAID Group does not exist or a specified member index within the RAID Group does not exist. SCSIPortReset Resets the specified SCSI bus. RMStatus [GroupName] Requires a SaveConfiguration command get SCSIPortResetOnStartup [sb] Route Assigns a SCSI LUN protocol address to a target.
SerialPortBaudRate Configures the baud rate for the unit’s RS-232 serial port. The number of data bits is fixed at 8 with no parity. TimeZone Controls or displays the time zone or an offset from GMT for the unit. set SerialPortBaudRate [ 2400 | 9600 | 19200 | 38400 | 57600 | 115200] get SerialPortBaudRate set TimeZone [[EST | CST | MST | PST] | [+/-HH:MM]] get TimeZone SerialPortEcho Controls if the unit echoes characters on its RS-232 port.
Appendix D Standards and compliances The equipment described in this manual generates and uses radio frequency energy. If this equipment is not used in strict accordance with the manufacturer's instruction, it can and may cause interference with radio and television reception. See the ATTO FastStream VT 5300 Technical Specification sheet for your particular model for a full list of certifications for that model.
European Standards Declaration of Conformity This following statement applies to the ATTO FastStream VT 5300.
Appendix E Warranty, contact information Manufacturer limited warranty Manufacturer warrants to the original purchaser of this product that it is free from defects in material and workmanship as described in the ATTO Technology website, www.attotech.com. Manufacturer liability shall be limited to replacing or repairing, at its option, any defective product. There is no charge for parts or labor should Manufacturer determine that this product is defective.
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