Quantum Scalar 100 User's Guide

www.adic.comADVANCED DIGITAL INFORMATION CORPORATIONInstallation and Maintenance Guide SNC® 6101

6 DescriptionOne possible configuration of the of the SNC 6101 is illustrated below. Configuration SupportThe SNC 6101 provides two Fibre Channel (FC)

SNC 6101 User’s Guide 7• Policy-based event logging and e-mail notification• Device-level diagnostics, reporting, and configurationAll of these funct

8 DescriptionData Mover ModuleThe SNC can move data directly between the storage devices attached to it. This direct movement of data can be from disk

SNC 6101 User’s Guide 9LED IndicatorsLEDs on the SNC 6101 front panel provide status and activity indicators for the SNC 6101 and its interface devic

10 DescriptionSpecifications This section lists the physical, electrical, and operational specifications for the SNC 6101.External dimensions 6.5 cm h

SNC 6101 User’s Guide 11Operating EnvironmentOperating Temperature: 10° C to 40° C (41° F to 113° F)Storage Temperature: –40° C to 70° C (–40° F to 1

12 Description

SNC 6101 User’s Guide 13InstallationThis section provides field procedures for installing and configuring the SNC 6101 for operation with the Scalar

14 InstallationUnpacking and InspectingTo unpack and inspect the SNC 6101 following delivery1 Remove all items from the shipping carton.Table 1 SNC 61

SNC 6101 User’s Guide 152 Verify that the these items are included and undamaged:• SNC 6101 module• SCSI cable assembly, HD68-VHDCI• DB9 serial cross

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16 InstallationInstalling the SNC 6101 in a Scalar 100To install the SNC 61011 Power down your Scalar 100 and disconnect the AC power cord from the vo

SNC 6101 User’s Guide 17Figure 5 SNC 6101 Installation Alignment6 Push in the two thumb screws identified in Figure 6 and hand tighten only.Figure 6

18 Installation2 Route your cables according to the configuration scheme provided in either Figure 7 or Figure 8.Figure 7 SCSI Cabling for LTO and SDL

SNC 6101 User’s Guide 19Figure 8 SCSI Cabling for AIT DrivesNoteAIT libraries cannot have tape drives installed in the bottom-most or top-most drive

20 Installation3 Insert terminators (high-density 68-pin) in all unused SCSI ports on the drives.4 Double check your cabling, ensuring that cables are

SNC 6101 User’s Guide 21Configuring the SNC 6101You can configure the SNC 6101 as soon as you have installed it in the Scalar 100 and all appropriate

22 Installation2 On your computer, double-click the HyperTerminal icon (Start> Program> Accessories> Communications> HyperTerminal).3 In t

SNC 6101 User’s Guide 233 After entering the initializeBox command, enable the following SNC 6101 features: a. Data MoversncFeatureEnable "enabl

24 Installation5 Match your actual SCSI connections with the data provided from scsiShow, ensuring that connections are correct and that all devices a

SNC 6101 User’s Guide 25SNC > rtcDateSet 2004,1,8,2,13,8,013 Use the dateSetFromRTC command to set the real time clock on the SNC as the source of

SNC 6101 User’s Guide iiiContents1 Introduction 1Intended Audience. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

26 Installation2 Copy the downloaded firmware file to the root directory of drive C and extract it from the self-extracting executable zip file.3 Open

SNC 6101 User’s Guide 272 Access the HBA card’s website and download its latest driver and firmware files.3 Install the HBA drivers in the host and u

28 InstallationVerifying SNC 6101 OperationUse the following procedures to verify SNC 6101 connections and configure the FC port, SNMP traps, and e-ma

SNC 6101 User’s Guide 29Scalar Firewall ManagerScalar Firewall Manager (SFM) is a software feature that collects all host and target information and

30 Scalar Firewall ManagerHost Registration ServiceThe Host Registration Service (HRS) is a small agent installed on the hosts that access the library

SNC 6101 User’s Guide 31Once installed, the service runs automatically and does not require further system administrator interaction. From the ADIC M

32 Scalar Firewall ManagerCombining SFM with Channel ZoningIn certain instances, it may be an advantage to combine the channel level security of chann

SNC 6101 User’s Guide 33MaintenanceThis section provides procedures for the removal, replacement, and testing of the SNC 6101.Updating Firmware and C

34 MaintenanceVerifying the Terminal ConnectionWhen the SNC 6101 is turned on, you can see all characters typed in the terminal. The simplest test is

SNC 6101 User’s Guide 351 To prevent a telnet user from locking the command line shell, establish a command line connection to the SNC 6101 and enter

iv3 Installation 13Getting Started . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

36 Maintenance• When possible, keep all ESD-sensitive parts in a grounded metal case.• Be very careful when you work with ESD-sensitive parts in cold

SNC 6101 User’s Guide 37Replacing the SNC 61011 Remove the SNC 6101 from its protective bag.2 Install it in the Scalar 100 according to the steps ava

38 Maintenance4 Connect a service terminal to the service port. For the location of this port, refer to Front Panel Interface Ports on page 8 of this

SNC 6101 User’s Guide 397 After the SNC 6101 reboots, use fcShowNames to verify your changes.Verify that the output in the Node Name column is correc

40 MaintenanceClearing Changes to the WWN for all FC portsUse this procedure when you are removing an SNC 6101 that had its WWNs changed to match a pr

SNC 6101 User’s Guide 414 Type “yes” and press ENTER.You are prompted for the password.5 Key in the password OverrideWWN and press ENTER.This causes

42 MaintenanceEthernet Test1 Obtain the Ethernet network parameters for the SNC 6101.For more information, refer to To configure the SNC 6101 on page

SNC 6101 User’s Guide 43Post-Repair ChecklistTo ensure a successful SNC 6101 installation, it is important that the items in this checklist be verifi

44 Maintenance11At the service terminal, enter the fcShow command to view the status of each FC interface that is installed and connected.In the outpu

SNC 6101 User’s Guide 45IndexAaccess security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7accessories, SNC 6101 . . . . . . . . . . . .

SNC 6101 User’s Guide 1IntroductionThis manual provides information and instructions that support the installation and operation of the Storage Netwo

46 Indexenvironment, operatinghumidity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11environmental notices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

SNC 6101 User’s Guide 47removingSFP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36SNC 6101 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

48 Index

2 IntroductionEnvironmental Notices and StatementsEnvironmental notices and statements that relate to the SNC 6101 include the following topics:Produc

SNC 6101 User’s Guide 3• Be very careful when you work with ESD-sensitive parts in cold weather. Low humidity increases static electricity.Getting Mo

4 Introduction

SNC 6101 User’s Guide 5DescriptionThis chapter provides a basic overview of the SNC 6101. It describes its main features, illustrates a typical insta