Chaparral VFS113 - Manual (Page 7)

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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 ....................................................................................................1-4
2 Installing the Router
Unpacking the Router ........................................................................................2-1
Installing the Router ..........................................................................................2-2
Installing on a Desktop ...............................................................................2-2
Installing in a Rack .....................................................................................2-3
Installation Configuration Examples ..........................................................2-4
Connecting the Router .......................................................................................2-7
Connecting to the SCSI Channels ...............................................................2-7
Connecting to the Fibre Channel Port .........................................................2-8
Connecting to the RS-232 Port ...................................................................2-9
Connecting to the Ethernet Port ................................................................2-10
Powering Up All Devices ................................................................................2-10
Understanding the LED Status Lights ........................................................... 2-11
Router Default Settings ...................................................................................2-12
3 Configuring the Router
Accessing the Router Administrator Software ..................................................3-1
Accessing the Router Administrator Using the RS-232 Serial Port ...........3-1
Accessing the Router Administrator Using the Ethernet Port ....................3-3
Using the Ethernet Port for the First Time ...................................................... 3-3
Accessing the Router Software Using the Ethernet Port ................................. 3-4
Accessing the Network Management System .............................................. 3-5
Navigating the Router Administrator Software ..........................................3-5
Changing the Screen Display ......................................................................3-6
Changing Router Configuration ........................................................................3-6
Selecting the Topology ...............................................................................3-7
Changing the Router’s Loop ID ..................................................................3-8
Changing the Router’s FC LUN ...............................................................3-10
Changing the SCSI ID Assigned to Each Router Channel .......................3-12