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1. Ensure all self tests pass M Sw N The AA Express is now ready for use gt Plasmon UDO Archive Appliance Express Further information Online help Each page of the Web interface has an online help page associated with it To access the on line help From the page you require help with click the O icon The online help page will open in a pop up browser window For example Help The Diagnostics Storage Devices page shows the devices attached to the Appliance and their status Hovering the mouse pointer over a device will display a Tool Tip for that device giving further information an example of which is shown below R Name sde Vendor Maxtor 2 When finished with the on line help click the icon to close the window Tool tips Hovering the mouse pointer over the tool tip icon icon displays a text box detailing key features of that field or function e g i Tick the box to allow Network File Sharing for the user Select 4 group or groups for the user to be a member of This does not need to be completed when the user is created Quick Start Guide 810 102720 01 Rev C 235 More help For further information refer to the following documentation e Plasmon UDO Archive Appliance Express Administrator s Guide e Plasmon UDO Archive Appliance Express Operator s Guide or the Plasmon Technical Support website e http Awww plasmontech com customer gt Plasmon U2. e AA Express Resources CD e AA Express User Training CD e UDO WORM or UDO2 WORM Media 1 piece e UDO Cleaning Cartridge UDO1 only 1 piece e UDO Media Labels 5 Pack e Declaration of Conformity e Channel Warranty Sheet Quick Start Guide 810 102720 01 Rev C Ce Connect the AAE Desktop to the power and network AC Power inlet Gigabit Ethernet Eth0 Gigabit Ethernet Eth1 AAE Desktop rear panel Connect the power cable to the AC power inlet 2 Connect the Ethernet cable to the Ethernet Eth0 port Note The second Ethernet Eth1 port can also be connected now if required A second Ethernet port can be used on the AAE Desktop for port bonding to provide load balancing or fail over protection For further information refer to the Plas mon UDO Archive Appliance Express Administrator s Guide located on the Resource CD or on the Plasmon Technical Sup port website http www plasmontech com customer 3 Press the power button on the front of the AAE Desktop to power on the unit The AAE Desktop will take approximately three minutes to initialize and then be ready for use zs Plasmon UDO Archive Appliance Express When using DHCP install and use DiscoverAppliance The DiscoverAppliance utility allows you to locate an AA Express on your network when IP addresses are dynamically assigned using DHCP If your network does not use DHCP you should refer to When not using DHCP configure the AA Exp
3. to be installed and fill any empty bays with the supplied dummy shuttles Quick Start Guide 810 102720 01 Rev C Ca Connect the AA Express to the power and network AC Power inlet Power button Gigabit Ethernet Gigabit Ethernet EthO Eth1 AA Express rear panel Connect the power cable to the AC power inlet 2 Connect the Ethernet cable to the Ethernet Eth0 port Note The second Ethernet Eth1 port can also be connected now if required A second Ethernet port can be used on the AA Express for port bonding to provide load balancing and fail over protection For further information refer to the Plas mon UDO Archive Appliance Express Administrator s Guide located on the Resource CD or on the Plasmon Technical Sup port website http Awww plasmontech com customer 3 Press the power button on the rear of the AA Express to power on the unit The AA Express will take approximately three minutes to initialize and then be ready for use ED Plasmon UDO Archive Appliance Express Unpack the AAE Desktop The following items are included in the AAE Desktop package Important Check the list before installation to ensure you have received each item If you are missing any item contact your supplier immediately m i m i PRERERE AAE Desktop enclosure with drives pre installed Plus e Ethernet Cable e AC Power Cable e AA Express Quick Start Guide this document
4. 8 J Hl Search End Settings Timeout seconds Servers Found double click on the name to open A Sia Seah 2 Enter an IP Address Range to search and if required a Timeout setting Click Start Search Note Ensure that the IP Address Range being searched is set to the same subnet as the AA Express Servers Found double click on the name to open Hostname Appliance at 192 168 0 111 When the search is complete double click on the AA Express you wish to open This will launch the Web interface in your default web browser on Plasmon UDO Archive Appliance Express Note Create a reservation for this address on the DHCP serv er once setup is complete Quick Start Guide 810 102720 01 Rev C e When not using DHCP configure the AA Express to a static IP address using the Serial console interface By default the AA Express attempts connection using DHCP If this connection is not made in three attempts the unit will automatically use a static IP address Your unit s static IP address and Netmask can be found on the back of the AA Express Resource CD case as shown below IP Address D Plasmon Note IP addresses are in the format 169 254 X X and the Netmask is set to 255 255 0 0 The following sections describe how to configure the AA Express using the Serial console interface 16 Plasmon UDO Archive Appliance Express Connect using a terminal emulat
5. ARCHIVE APPLIANCE E XIP RESIS QUICK START GUIDE D Plasmon Overview The Plasmon UDO Archive Appliance Express hereafter referred to as AA Express is available in two form factors A 2U rackmountable unit the AA Express and a desktop mini tower unit the AAE Desktop There are minor differences between the two This Quick Start Guide will show you how to Hardware AA Express e Unpack the AA Express see page 3 e Install the rack mount kit see page 4 e Install the SATA disk drives and dummy shuttles see page 5 e Connect the AA Express to the power and network see page 6 AAE Desktop e Unpack the AAE Desktop see page 7 e Connect the AAE Desktop to the power and network see page 8 Configuration e When using DHCP install and use DiscoverApplianceTM see page 9 e When not using DHCP configure the AA Express to a static IP address using the Serial console interface see page 16 e Complete configuration of the AA Express using the Web interface see page 20 SD Plasmon UDO Archive Appliance Express Unpack the AA Express The following items are included in the AA Express package Important Check the list before installation to ensure each item is present Contact your supplier immediately if anything is missing Dummy drive shuttle s Plus e Ethernet Cable AC Power Cable AA Express Quick Start Guide this document AA Express Resources CD AA Express
6. DO Archive Appliance Express Legal information Copyright statement No part of this publication may be reproduced in any form or by any means or used to make any derivative such as translation transformation or adaptation without permission from Plasmon PLC Trademarks Plasmon UDO Archive Appliance Express AA Express SNAZ OS and DiscoverAppliance are registered trademarks of Plasmon PLC Copyright 2007 Other names and or trademarks belong to their respective proprietors Limited warranty Plasmon PLC makes no representation or warranties with respect to the contents or use of this user s guide and specifically disclaims any express or implied warranties of merchantability or fitness for any particular purpose Further Plasmon PLC reserves the right to make revisions on this documentation without obligation to notify any person or entity of such changes Changes The material in this user manual is for information only and is subject to change without notice Plasmon PLC reserves the right to make changes in the product design and installation software without reservation and without notification to its users Additional information may be obtained from your supplier or from the address on the back cover of this guide Quick Start Guide 810 102720 01 Rev C 2z Worldwide Technical Support Europe Africa and Middle East Tel 44 0 1763 262963 Fax 44 0 1763 264407 Web http Awww plasmontech com Em
7. User Training CD e UDO WORM or UDO2 WORM Media 1 piece e UDO Cleaning Cartridge UDO1 only 1 piece e UDO Media Labels 5 Pack e Rack Mount Kit e Declaration of Conformity e Channel Warranty Sheet Quick Start Guide 810 102720 01 Rev C Ce Install the rack mount kit If the AA Express is to be installed in a rack the rack mount kit should be fitted and the unit installed in accordance with the Rack Mounting Guide which is included in the Rack Mount Kit AR AP iy De R g ri i Pail HEF LIE IIb gt Plasmon UDO Archive Appliance Express Install the SATA disk drives and dummy shuttles The AA Express is equipped with at least two SATA disk drives These fit into the unit in the shuttles provided The following instructions detail how to install the drives into the unit 1 Remove shuttle from anti static bag Caution Handle the SATA disk drives with care as damage may result in unreliable operation and reduced lifespan 2 Click the Lock release button to the right The Drive tray handle will pop open 3 Pull the Drive tray handle until it is pointing forward at a right angle to the shuttle Drive tray handle Lock release button 4 Slide the shuttle all the way into the unit ensure that the Drive tray handle is still pointing outward Note The SATA drives can be installed in any available slot 5 Push the Drive tray handle closed until it clicks 6 Repeat the above for each shuttle
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9. button install Complete You may cancel this installation at any time by clicking the Cancel button InstallAnywhere by Zero G Cancel Previous Click Next gt Plasmon UDO Archive Appliance Express 2 DiscoverAppliance Choose Install Folder Introduction Where Would You Like to Install Choose Install Folder C Program Files Discover Appliance Restore Default Folder Pre Installation Summary Installing Install Complete InstallAnywhere by Zero G Cancel Previous 4 Choose an installation path and click Next 2 DiscoverAppliance Introduction Where would you like to create product icons Choose Install Folder Choose Shortcut Folder Pre Installation Summary In a new Program Group Discover Appliance O in an existing Program Group Accessories Installing O Inthe Start Menu Install Complete On the Desktop Inthe Quick Launch Bar Other Dont create icons C Create Icons for All Users InstallAnywhere by Zero G Cancel Previous 5 Choose where and how to create shortcuts and click Next Quick Start Guide 810 102720 01 Rev C Ci w DiscoverAppliance Pre Installation Summary Introduction Please Review the Following Before Continuing Choose Install Folder Product Name Choose Shortcut Folder DiscoverAppliance Pre Installation Summary Install Folder Installing iiio C Program Files DiscoverAppliance Install Complete Shortcut F
10. ess 5 Repeat for Netmask Gateway and other settings as required for your network 6 When all applicable information has been entered select Save and Back to return to the Console Menu Quick Start Guide 810 102720 01 Rev C ci Complete configuration of the AA Express using the Web interface 1 OnaLAN attached client start a web browser such as Microsoft Internet Explorer 2 Inthe URL field enter the IP address or hostname of the AA Express to configure For example Hebe 7192 16 01 The Web interface log in page loads emis Som aad 3 Enter a valid AA Express Administrator User Name and Pass word This is not the same as a Windows Domain Administra tor The default administrator username and password is admin It is reccommended that this is changed on first login Modifying a User s details on page 42 of the AA Express Administrator s Guide The default administrator can be used to add or remove additional administrator accounts 4 Click OK The Web Interface System Status page is displayed gt Plasmon UDO Archive Appliance Express The System Status page The System Status page gives an overview of current system status and allows you to access all the system configuration and monitoring via a menu bar along the top of the page System Status Activity LZ Last Backup 2007 10 04 02 01 56 gt Last Migration D migration completed in the last 24 hours EA Last Reca
11. ll 0 recall completed in the last 24 hours amp Last Replication No archives scheduled to be replicated amp Environmental OK RAID s OK Media Management Drive empty Se No action required Menu bar Gyula m Matwark taraga fata Praiactisn Nagnomia Shutdown Oo i oO Hover the pointer over a top level menu item to reveal sub menu options for example System Time amp Date Software Update Quick Start Guide 810 102720 01 Rev C Ca 2 Click on your chosen option Menu Iicon System Configuration Wears Groups Shares Agihentication Storage Offline Media Media Requests RAIDs Volumes Diagnostics System Jobs Storage Devices UDO Drives self Tests system Information Shutdown O O D Plasmon UDO Archive Appliance Express Description Monitor the AA Express status set the time amp date monitor and configure the services update the system software and configure alert notifications Define the network configuration users groups and shares Configure RAIDs volumes and the library browse the volume manage offline media and monitor media requests Perform disaster recovery and configure replication Monitor system jobs and devices disks libraries etc perform self tests view system information software version serial numbers hardware revisions etc and create a log file bundle Reboot or shut d
12. older C Documents and Settings Administrator Start Menu Programs DiscoverAppliance Disk Space Information for Installation Target Required 41 459 546 bytes Available 13 000 392 704 bytes InstallAnywhere by Zero G Cancel Previous 6 Review the summary and click Install to begin the installa tion 2 DiscoverAppliance Introduction Choose Install Folder ARCH IVE Choose Shortcut Folder Pre Installation Summary APPLIANCE Installing Install Complete Plasmon Installing InstallAnywhere by Zero G 7 Wait for the installation to complete Plasmon UDO Archive Appliance Express 2 DiscoverAppliance Install Complete Introduction Congratulations Discover Appliance has been successfully installed to Choose Install Folder Choose Shortcut Folder Pre Installation Summary Press Done to quit the installer Installing Install Complete C Program Files Discover Appliance InstallAnywhere by Zero G 8 When the installation has finished click Done to quit the installer DiscoverAppliance is now ready for use Quick Start Guide 810 102720 01 Rev C Ca Using DiscoverAppliance To locate an AA Express on your network 1 Open the DiscoverAppliance utility Double click the DiscoverAppliance Icon Ed DiscoverAppliance Or click Start gt Programs gt DiscoverAppliance gt DiscoverAppliance exe Search for Appliances Help Search Start 192 16
13. or 1 Connect the Serial cable to the Serial port shown below Serial port VGA 2 Use aterminal emulator such as Microsoft HyperTerminal to connect to the Serial console interface using the following settings COM1 Properties Port Settings Bits per second Data bits Parity Stop bits Flow contrat Note Emulation should be set to VT100J or Auto Detect ANSI is not supported Quick Start Guide 810 102720 01 Rev C Ce Change configuration via the Serial console interface You are required to login to access the Serial console interface Note There may be some delay before the Console Menu is available Note There may be no visual indication that the connection is successful and the Console Menu is waiting for password entry 1 Enter the password The default password for the Serial con sole interface is he o123 The Console Menu is displayed Console Henu Fress lEnter l by 1 Co anf igure a ale matio Ihis may take ile to get the ICF IF Info matic We gt Plasmon UDO Archive Appliance Express 2 Select Configure TCP IP Information The TCP IP Console Menu will be shown Console Henu IP Address 19 168 AHN AAA etmask 192 168 HNH NHH 197 168 HNH NHH defaulthost N o Up Back Vf save and Back This is the IP Address of the Fort 8 Press Enter to modify the setting 3 Select DHCP Set to No Select IP Address Enter the AA Express s new IP Addr
14. own the AA Express Display context sensitive online help Return to the Web interface System Status page Menu Icon Description Log out of the current Web interface O session Add some media Label some UDO media and insert the piece labelled Sequence number 1 into the UDO drive For further information about the labelling handling and use of UDO media refer to the Using the AA Express chapter of the Plasmon UDO Archive Appliance Express Operator s Guide Set up e mail Alert notification From the menu bar select System Notification SMTP SNMP System Notification SMTP Enable 3 CISMTP Server 192 168 4 2 G ESMTP Port 2 o amp Sender optional AAE1 example com amp Username optional admin 3 amp Password optional a G amp Recipients Aler threshold Level 5 coyston sottware example com A e om Cea a D n isco Doma Quick Start Guide 810 102720 01 Rev C Ee Check services From the menu bar select System Services System Services Service 2 Ensure that the required services are running and or start or stop services as required Run self tests From the menu bar select Diagnostics Self Tests Diagnostica Archive Test H L s run si WA Click start Wait for the Self Test to complete Click the Archive Test tab Click start Wait for the Archive Test to complete
15. ress to a static IP address using the Serial console interface Installing DiscoverAppliance 1 Insert the AA Express Resource CD into the CD ROM drive of a LAN attached computer Browse the CD to the DiscoverAppliance directory and open the file install htm UDO ARCHIVE y Plasman DiseoverAppllance Fide eee ed AE DA oe Pet dead P1 Tii Bimi ena O a aco mt eed lt e i Sint on Loe ee ole ediitig area t Pimanmi iRehides Ae YE witht ra VA riuen i Windews ce LL A ee at Er Wi Sours bi Cine ho Litr BO n Line the b Ghar jek erste Mature Note DiscoverAppliance can also be downloaded from the Plasmon Technical Support website http Wwww plasmontech com customer 2 Click the Install for button to begin the installation Quick Start Guide 810 102720 01 Rev C em 3 Select an Operating System from the list Note If you require Java VM and do not have it installed se lect the installer which includes Java VM The DiscoverAppliance Installer will open 2 DiscoverAppliance Introduction Introduction InstallAnywhere will guide you through the installation of DiscoverAppliance B Choose Shore An Itis strongly recommended that you quit all programs before Choose Shortcut Folder continuing with this installation Pre Installation Summary installing Click the Next button to proceed to the next screen If you want to Sg a change something on a previous screen click the Previous
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