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1. If you are new to Exa SAN switch RAID GAN and RAIDGuard X this guide will help you become familiar with these technologies and assist you in setting up and using ExaSAN storage with the SW16 If you are already familiar with these technologies use this guide as a reference for implementing your ExaSAN SAN solution to achieve maximum performance and reliability For details of hardware installation setup configuration and considerations see e Chapterl1 Introducing Exa SAN PCle2 0 Switch SW16 e Chapter 2 Preparing to setup an Exa SAN SAN environment e Chapter 3 Installing ExaSAN SAN environment e Chapter 4 Using Switch Web GUI amp GAN e Chapter5 RAID Overview e Chapter6 Appendix Guide to Conventons Inside the double boxes isthe important information that users should be aware of Cauton This indicates the existence of a potential hazard that could result in personal injury damage to your equipment or loss of data if the safety instruction isnot observed Cle Storage amp Switches User Guide Page li PREFACE Note This indicates useful tips on getting the most from your Accusys ExaSAN RAID system Trademarks Accusys and the names of Accusys products and logos referenced herein are trademarks and or service marks or registered trademarks and or service marks of Accusys Inc Xsan Mac Mac OS and Macintosh are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Apple Other prod
2. System Preferences Dock gt Recent Items b Force Quit System Profiler XRD Sleep wA Restart Shut Down Log Out Figure 31 to click about This MAC 2 Clickon the More Info button W LLE TIS Renee Mac OS X Version 10 7 1 Software Update Processor 2 x 2 8 GHz Quad Core Intel Xeon Memory 4 GB 667 MHz DDR2 FB DIMM Startup Disk Mac OS X 10 7 More Info TM and 1983 2011 Apple Inc All Rights Reserved License Agreement Figure 32 About This MAC 3 Click on the System Report button es PC ie Storage amp Switches User Guide Page 3 13 3 Installation eoc About This Mac Overview Displays Storage Memory Support Service Mac Pro Processor 2 x 2 8 GHz Quad Core Intel Xeon Memory 4 GB 667 MHz ECC DDR2 FB DIMM Graphics NVIDIA GeForce GT 120 512 MB Serial Number G88163YYXYK Software Mac OS X Lion 10 7 1 11B26 AWK System Report 3 Software Updates Figure 33 more info About this MAC Underthe Hardware category click on PCI Cardsto bring up information on PCI cards that are installed in the system If the driver has been corectly installed the HBA is listed with the Accusysntdevice kext identifier actual name may vary asa RAID Contoller If you do not see the HBA listed here power off the host server reseat the card and reinstall the driver Referto Appendix A FAQ OZ the problem persists CH CH Mac Pro fae 9 28 11 1 26 AM Conten
3. Time Zone DST Status Figure 51 GMT 08 00 Taiwan Taipei Time Time Mode Static w Date 5 eiI 11 sl 2012 ei Time 15 49 wi Apply On v Switch Name SWF 16 F W Version 0 00 15 Time Static Page 4 10 4 4 2 2 NIP 4 Howto Use When you select NTP you need to setup a NIP server forthe function If the NTP server that you type in doesn t exist ornot been detected SW16 would use static time setting C Eh e Overview Quick Setup Event Management System Management Network Time Security Control Firmware Update Restart Shutdown Time Zone DST Status Time Time Mode H P Date 5 F J4 Time NTP Server Apply _ GMT 08 00 Taiwan Taipei fei On l E Apply K Figure 52 Switch Name SWF16 F W Version 0 00 15 Time NIP You can enter any intranet or intemet NTP server And then click Apply to process Forexample NIP server clock stdtime gov tw C BaSANn e Overview i Quick Setup Event Management System Management Network Time Security Control Firmware Update Restart Shutdown Time Zone DST Status GMT 08 00 Taiwan Taipei on w Time Time Mode NTP y Date Time NTP Server clock stdtime gov tw Apply Apply Figure 53 KN PC ie Storage amp Switches User Guide Switch Name SWF16 FAY Version 0 00 15 Time setup NIP server Page
4. the boxes a as shown below Enter Yes in the configure box below and click Configure Step 1 Give the file system name you require example ExaSAN Step 2 Select metadata volume InneRAID slim SA Step 3 Select the data volume A12S2 PS Step 4 Enter Yes then Gel configure Language Log out Network Management Quick Wizard Administrator Password Date and Time B Quick Wizard i lent Managemen Metadata volume Choose one device Client Software and Document i Device name Device size Downloadation i I I File system name ExaSAN E NIA 3 625GB NIA A12S2 PS 21422 000GB ACCUSYS System Status i System Logs d InneRAID Slim SA 7 208GB ATA Configuration File Management Data volume Choose one or more devices N A 3 625GB N A Jal A12S2 PS 21422 000GB ACCUSYS i inneRAID Slim SA 7 208GB ATA Enter wes to confirm that you wish to config the file system then click Configur ESCH BEES Force delete 4 6 3 Delete SAN Volume Quick Wizard Step 1 Click Yes and click Force Delete See below Ma PC ie Storage amp Switches User Guide Rescan Device Page 4 25 4 Howto Use Network Management Administrator Password gt Date and Time License gt Quick Wizard Client Management Client Software and Document Downloadation System Status System Logs Configuration Fi
5. Storage Power on the storage systems Blue LED light indicates system is ready After the storages are ready turn on the SAN Switch SW 16 Switch Blue LED light Ap indicates SEC SYStEMIS ready Power on MDC server when the switch is ready Power on clients when the MDC is ready Figure 23 poweron sequence It is important to follow the cormect Power On sequence Failure to do so may result in some features not functioning propery Pile Storage amp Switches User Guide Page 3 6 3 Installation 3 2 2 Powering Off If you need to power off the entire system such as when switch or RAID system requires firmware updates adding a RAID system or client computer power off in the reverse order of Powenng On Before tuming off the SW16 please follow the sequence to tum off the MDC the all the client computers Wait forthe MDC and the all client computers to shut down Then the SW16 and then the ExaSAN storage systems Dunng RAID initiation or disk drive rebuilding you can tum off the client computers only and leave the SW16 and storages powered on SW16 Power off sequence Client Step1 Power off clients Ste p 2 Power off MDC Step3 H AE Press power button in back of SW16 for 5 seconds Gee ee and then SW16 would shutdown automatically Ste p4 SN l F Power off storages system ExaSAN Storage Figure 24 power off sequence 3 3 Installing the Installer Package 3 3 1 Before You Sta
6. e PCle Storage amp Switches Exa SAN SW16 User Guide Includes hardware setup infomation for e PCle 2 0 switch Model SW16 e PCle 2 0 RAID System Models A12S2 PS BO8S2 PS e QSFP HBA Model ACS 63200NT Z1M e QSFP PCle Cables Also includes software setup information for e Switch management software Switch Web GUI e SAN management software GAN Accusy5s Inc January 10 2013 Version V1 0 Accus The RAID Architects US Revision Sheet Revision Sheet Revision Desc nption 01 10 2013 release on CD BaSAN ed PCle Storage amp Switches User Guide Page i PREFACE PREFACE Notice The product features and specifications descnbed in this guide are subject to change without notice The manufacturer shall not be liable forany damage or the loss of information resulting from the performance oruse of the information contained herein About This Guide Congratulations on your purchase of the ExaSAN pronounced X sa SAN switch SW16 a revolutionary high bandwidth PClexpress based SAN switch specifically developed for post production environments It delivers stability exceptional performance and scalable capacity ata very affordable cost This guide also contains instructions for installing and using the ExaSAN PCle switch RAID Redundant Amay of Independent Disks technologies GAN SAN management software and RAIDGuard X ExaSAN s RAID management software
7. Export Path fsmnt ExaSAN v Mountpoint Mode Normal Enter a mount point Volumes ExaSAN Auto Mount Enabled gt Advanced 4 6 5 4 Linux Clients Add clients IP to join the SAN group Before you add a client IP ensure that your IP can Ping to the SW16 IP See below SAND File System Network Management Client Management Administ ator Password Date and Tine License Chen iP chastise 192 168 0215 192 168 0 222 Chen Software and Document lon a L i EHAHI Systern Satus Systern Logs Configu ahon Hie Management Fila system Chent iP 192 168 0 22 sol Cancer Step 1 Clic k Download Client Software and Document Pie Storage amp Switches User Guide Page 4 45 4 Howto Use Download Client Software and Document Metwork i Management i Windows client software Ee SANIT_Windows_Client 5 3 3_RC_5450 zip MDS Date and Time License i Linux client software Quick izard i SANIT Linux _Client_5 3 3 RC_5 450 tar oz Client Management Client Software and Document Download athon ii Mo file System Status System Logs Configuration File Management 4 6 5 4 1 Install and Configure SANit Linux Client Software Step 1 Install the GAN Linux client Type client_installersh install on command Step 2 Mount the GAN volume type mount tenfs o netdev lt MDC_IP_ ADDRESS gt fannt lt SANit file system name gt mnt root localihost Desktop SANIT_Linu
8. 12010 Ho boerse found Show details License toe Ma mupp Dun c Tat vu plalfonn client Maamum capacity of ibe um Systems High ocilabiliby E WC number of providing HIA gemices Get signature Import Step 1 Click License and then Import SAN D File System Language t SI i S License Network Management Administrator Password No license in MDC If you want to update the license 1 Click Get signature 2 Send signature file to Accusys 3 Active license by Import button from Accusys Date and Time License Quick Wizard i 12010 No license found Show details Client Management Client Software and Document Downloadation License type NIA SI CE Maximum number of WA System Status Windows clients System Logs 7 Maximum number of N A Configuration File 2 Linux clients Management ii Maximum number of NJA Mac clients i Maximum number of all NIA platform clients Maximum capacity of NIA file systems High Availability NIA MDC number of NA providing services Get signature Ma POle Storage amp Switches User Guide Page 4 20 4 Howto Use Step 2 Enter import file name and then click Browse to obtain the tnal version license from your GAN provider Import License File License file IO SAN rt_trial_versio n_20days You should receive the license file asa zip file Before you browse to obtain the license please
9. C Se PC ie Storage amp Switches User Guide Page iv TABLE OF CONTENTS Sik RAL WATS INST E a EE 3 1 Sad la CR AC tne HBA C alU EE 3 1 3 1 2 Connecting SW16 to the Exa SAN doragers ENNEN 3 3 3 1 3 Connecting SW16 to the HOSE SYSEMS EEN 3 4 3 1 4 Connecting the switch LAN ANd POWELS COMO ENNEN 3 5 3 2 Powering the System On and Off sccssssscsssssecsssseeeesseesssseesssseenssssesnsseesesssenneseens 3 6 D2 POW te ON EE 3 6 Dill POW In e OF GE 3 7 3 3 Installing the Installer Package scsssssecsssseccsssseennsseesnesseesnsesennesseessessensesennaseens 3 7 39 te ge EE EEN 3 7 3 3 2 Installing the installer package kk 3 8 3 3 2 1 Installing ON MAC ANd Windows ENNEN 3 8 Bc JSAM OFON AUX E 3 11 3 3 3 Confirm the Exa SAN RAID system CNVEF ON Of 3 13 3 3 3 1 Confirming the Exa SAN RAID system ANVEr ON MaC e 3 13 3 3 3 2 Confirming the Exa SAN RAID system drverin WiINdOWS sssssssssssseerrrrrrrrrssssereen 3 15 Cho e ei gi tae Re in e ET EE 3 16 A USING SME WED GU sarni a 4 1 4 1 ExaSAN switch web CT D 4 1 4 1 1 Entering Exa SAN switch web Gol 4 1 4 1 2 Username and Password ENNEN 4 1 4 1 3 Configuration MENU OvervieW ENNEN 4 2 4 2 Creating arays by SW16 Quick epp sssrrrsRRKEEEKRKEEERRKEEERKRKEEEERKEEEEERKEEEERKeEn 4 3 4 3 Log download Event Management ssssssssnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnn 4 6 A4 Yem Manageme E 4 8 4 4 1 Configuring the network Network An 4
10. Overview Quick Setup d RAID LEVEL R5 RAIDSet ea SAN Software RG Event Management System Management SW16 Switch Name SWF16 F W Version 0 00 12 Figure 40 Choosing RAID Level R5 Step 2 Choosing SAN Software Thisoption means what SAN software you want to use Currently SW16 only supports SANIt so you needn t click the option lio RAIDSet Overview Quick Setup RAID LEVEL R5 x RAID Set See SAN Software SANit Event Management System Management Switch Name SWF16 F W Version 0 00 12 Figure 41 Choosing SAN software GAN Step 3 Click Next button in the bottom nght to process Then you might see the two kinds of screens as following The figure 45 indicates SW16 had been connected 4 pieces of Exa SAN storages A12S2 PS The figure 46 means the SW16 doesn t detect any connected ExaSAN storage Pie Storage amp Switches User Guide Page 4 4 Quick Setup RAID Set Event Management System Management RAIDSet Storage Information Storage Port ModelName Serial No S Array Hoi Array Member RAID Level RI W policy 1 A12S2 PS 5001962320500026 1 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 2 A12S2 PS R007462320500025 2 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 _ 3 A12S2 PS 000962320500026 3 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 1112 R 4 A12S2 PS R005962320500025 H AE 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 5 Non Change Previous Apply SW16 Switch
11. PCle Storage amp Switches TABLE OF CONTENTS Table of Rgures Page BO8S2 PS DAS enmmonment NNN 1 2 SAN environment With SANT16 AA 1 2 SW16 Font view 1 3 ExaSAN PC le 2 0 Storages A12S2 PS amp BO8S2 PS sseeeeeeeeee 1 4 AC S 63200NT ZIM HBA card on ccceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeneeeeeeeeeess 1 4 QSFP OPTIC Al cable EE 1 5 Power cord amp Power converters AAA 1 5 SW16 packing et l 7 SW16 front eege EE 1 9 SW16 back VIEW eegene EENEG 1 11 HBA LED Indic AMONG cccceeeeeeeseeeeeeeeeeeeeeeesenaeaeeeesssseeeeeeeeeeneeeeeseeennaaaggs 1 14 Exa SAN SAN eminent 1 17 HBA candeumperaagtch cc cecccccccceeeeeseeeseeeeeeeeeeeeeeseeeeeeeessaaeeeeeeeeeeess 3 2 Instal HBA Card WE 3 2 Install HBA card on ab lesdot ccccccccssssssssssseeeeeeeeeeeeeseessnsaeeegens 3 3 Connecting PCle cable to BO8S2 PS or ALA AAA 3 3 Connecting the PCle QSFP cable to the storage port black colon 3 4 Connecting the power cord to the storage BO8S2 PS or A12S2 PS 3 4 Connecting the QSFP cable to a host system cc cseeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeees 3 4 Connecting the PCle QSFP cable to the client port 08 3 5 Connecting the Ethemet cable to ethO and el 3 5 Connecting the power cords to the power supply module 3 5 poweron sequence EE 3 6 power off sequence csscidicciviviisnsanssnceisiaviacinidvconnceceniseeenanicenaniaeesenam amends 3 7 Windows installer Pac
12. QSFP Cable e Connector PCI Express 2 0 x4 e Coppercable lengths 2M standard included with ExaSAN storages 5M optional e Optical cable lengths 10M 30M 50M 100M all optical cables are optional 12 Unpacking the System Your Exa SAN SW16 is shipped in special packaging Figure 8 to provide protection during transportation aswell asto facilitate simple and safe removal from the carton s Note that different components may be shipped in separate cartons Storage amp Switches User Guide Page 1 6 1 Introduction Figure 8 SW16 packing list 1 2 1 Whatlis in Your Order Your ExaSAN System Integrator Value Added Reseller should have helped you assess identify and order all necessary system components and accessones not included in the SW16 packaging If you ordered the complete SW16 system solution your order includes everything descnbed in Section 1 3 There are generc system components and accessones required by the Exa SAN solution but not included Please referto Section 1 5 What Else You Need for additional information 1 2 2 Checking the Equipment you ll need Section 1 1 3 hasa hardware list of all the equipment you ll need to set up the Exa SAN SAN environment Check carefully against that list venfy that you have all of the system components and accessones before commencing hardware installation 1 2 3 Unpacking Follow the steps below to open the carton and remove the system from its packaging 1
13. Read Chapter 2 Prepaning to Install Exa SAN SW16 2 Remove any packing matenal on the outside of the carton 3 Cutthe tape atthe top of the carton If you use a long cutting instrument exerc ise care to avoid damaging the content inside 4 Open up the top flapsof the carton to reveal the content inside Remove the protective foam on top of the system Carefully remove each item from inside the carton C Cle Storage amp Switches User Guide Page 1 7 1 Introduction 1 3 Whatsin the Box Carefully check your carton contents against the included packing list or the inside flap of the box and your onginal purchase order You should have the items as described in the sections below Contact your Accusys System Integrator Value Added Reseller or Accusys Customer Service see Appendix C Customer Service and Technical Support for more information to report any missing item 1 3 1 SIE System Your Exa SAN RAID disk system carton contains the following items 1 PCle 2 0 SAN switch system SW16 x1 2 Accessones package x1 1 3 2 SW16 Accessones The Accessones package includes the following items These itemscan also be ordered and shipped separately from Accusys 1 Packing list x1 Screw pack x3 Exa SAN installation DVD x1 Power converter UK EU AU to US x3 AC powercord x2 Ethemet cable x2 Rack mount bracket set x1 OY el eS ON Storage amp Switches User Guide Page 1 8 1 Introduc
14. Software and Document d File system Chant IP 192 168 0 273 Ada Cancel Step 1 After you download the GAN Mac client software please follow the installation procedures as follows Note In GAN version 5 3 3 you may not find the MAC client software in the Download Client Software and Document Future version may support Mac client software Please contact your SANit supplier or visit the Accusys web site http www accusys com tw to leam more Step 2 Double click SANIt Mac client software to install it and then click Continue M POle Storage amp Switches User Guide Page 4 36 4 Howto Use B Introduction Destination Sele You will be guided through the steps necessary to install this software Installatiog Si installa Summ Go Back Continue Step 3 Click Install Standard Install on lion 10 7 This will take 46 1 MB of space on your computer Click Install to perform a standard installation of this software for all users of this computer All users of this computer will be able to use this customize ere Step 4 Click Continue Install a PC ie Storage amp Switches User Guide Page 4 37 When this software finishes installing you must restart your computer Are you sure you want to install the software now Introduct Destinath e Installatie o Cancel Continue Installation _ users of this computer w
15. ZE Local Disk C 4 m m Filename SWF16_PARTIAL_0 00 15 tar gz v All files e e Switch Name SWF 16 FAW Version 0 00 15 Figure 59 Selecting F W file location in Windows platfom iii Click Apply to continue the processing Firmware Update Event Management Warning Please make sure the uploaded firmware is newer than current version otherwise the System Management R system may not work properly Network FW Type System FW Current F W Version 0 00 15 Time Location SWF16_PARTI 0 15 tar gz Security Control Firmware Update Apply Restart Shutdown A Switch Name SWF 16 FAW Version 0 00 15 Figure 60 Clicking Apply iv Then the GUI would pop up a window to ask your confirmation If you ensure to update the firmware of the SW16 please click Confirm Firmware Update Do you want to continue Confirm Cancel Figure 61 Clicking Confirm to update the firmware v After users click Confirm it would pop up a window to show the updating percentage of the SW16 Nine PC ie Storage amp Switches User Guide Page 4 14 4 Howto Use Status Watcher Uploading please don t close this page Figure 62 Update F W status window Note Dependson the changing parts of SW16 the time would take about 5 portion updated to 30 Completed updated minutes for updating the firmware of SW16 Please check the processing barto ensure the SW16
16. file in your computer For example Google Chrome web browser The default file name of the log is diag bin LC EasSAN eg N Log Overview Quick Setup Download event logs from SAN switch Log System Management i Download Event Log Please use the following link to download file LOG Close SW16 E diag bin Figure 48 download log file diag bin in Google Chrome 4 4 System Management There are several functions in System Management It includes e Network Time Secunty Control Finmware Update Resta rt Ha It Pie Storage amp Switches User Guide Page 4 8 4 Howto Use 4 4 1 Configuring the network Network Users can use NIC option to choose eh or eth1 and then setup the parameters We strongly recommend using ethO as public network for communicating with other computer which isnot in the Exa SAN SAN environment and eth1 as pnvate network for ExaSAN SAN environment 4 4 1 1 ethO SAN management port RJ 45 Users can find the following info orsetup the parametersin the page Disable eth1 Checking the boxin front of Disable eth1 to disable eth1 port e MAC address User can find the MAC address of ethO in the page e Assignment method To setup orchange the IP of ethO The default IP address is 192 168 0 25 gt IP address gt Network Mask gt Gateway gt DNS server C EasaAN Network N Es Overview NI
17. of yourcomputerMDC Metadata Controller Then click OK E FSChient Console Root olog e File Action View Favorites Window Help E x den e H gt F C Console Root Name Z Servers Gemeng Step 4 Select the server IP Address and then nght click Connect Server aa FSCiient Console Root Servers 10 10 55 100 e el zl 3 m Console Root Export Path Mount Status Case Sensitive Drive File System ID Snapshot Ge 4 3 Servers GER 192 168 0 25 There are no items to show in this view Delete Server Change Password Flow Control View New Window from Here New Taskpad View Export List Help Login the server Step 5 Log into the SANit web GUI of SW16 a Type the username admin and password 00000000 of SANIt FS Pie Storage amp Switches User Guide Page 4 34 4 Howto Use b Check Remember Password c Check Automount d Click Connect wm FSClient Console Root Servers 10 10 55 100 e file Action View Favorites Window Help 20 B m Console Root Export Path Mount Status Case Sensitive Drive File System ID Snapshot Gr a L Servers SS 192168025 There are no items to show in this view I Remember Password V Automount Step 6 Click the SAN volume path and then nght click Mount Servers 10 10 55 1 e File Action View Favorites Window Help BER e A alRHlrs c Console Root Export Path Mount Statu
18. refer to the section 3 2 1 Step 8 Create Array for SAN Configuration through switch web GUI Step 10 SAN Configuration through GAN GUI menu 3 1 Hardware installation Follow the instructions in this section to hook up all your hardware components of the ExaSAN SW16 Do not tum the power of any individual component on until instructed When all components are propery connected follow the instructions in section 3 3 1 Powenng On to tum the components on in the prescnbed order 3 1 1 Installing the HBA Card Before the Exa SAN SW16 Is ready to be connected and powered on you must install the HBA card in the workgroup client system The HBA card iscompatible with PCle x4 x8 and x16 slots Ifa choice isgiven use the fastest PCle slot available Although the HBA card iscompatible with both PCle 1 1 and 2 0 standards the latter is required to achieve 20Gb s speeds Caution PCle sots on some motherboardsare forgraphicscardsonly Check with the motherboard vendor for compatibility Follow these steps to install the card in each host system 1 Make sure that the client system is tumed off 2 Open the client system s outer casing cover check with your vendor documentation for instructions if nec essary 3 Re position the HBA card so that you are facing jumper switch as shown below You can use the jumper switch to configure the HBA for DAS or SAN usage Set the jumper switch before installing into the host e DASmode When th
19. reliability and data availability It also offers the highest read data transaction rate of all levels along with a medium write rate The low ratio of ECC ErnorConrection Code panty disks to data disks offers hardware efficiency Disk failure hasa moderate impact on the total transfer rate 5 3 4 RAID 6 Independent data disks with two Independent panty schemes RAID level 6 extends RAID level 5 by adding an additional panty block thus it uses block level stnping with two panty blocks distnbuted acrossall member disks RAID 6 doesnot have a performance penalty forread operations but itdoeshave a performance penalty on wnte operations because of the overhead associated with panty calculations Storage amp Switches User Guide G RAID Overview RAID 6 is no more space inefficient than RAID 5 with a hot spare drive when used witha small number of drives but aSarays become biggerand have more dnivesthe loss in storage capacity becomes less important and the probability of data loss is greater RAID 6 provides protection against data loss during an anay rebuild when a second drive islost a bad block read isencountered orwhen a human operator accidentally removesand replacesthe wrong disk dnve when attempting to replace a failed dnve 5 3 5 RAID OCL Stiped set with Mirronng RAID 0 1 combines the advantages of RAID 0 and RAID 1 with none of the disadvantages RAID 0 1 createsa miror of the pnmary stnped set RAID 0 1 provides optimal speed a
20. stand for PCIe 1 1 No light at all System successful Steady light stand for PCIe 2 0 Jumper switch oooottfooootiooo oooolloeoooiloeoooik 0000 o000 oo000 0000 O0O0O0 joooCoCl fr COCO OHMOCOOCO 0000 NK WD 5 Q Why doesn t the performance reach the expected levels while testing the BO8S2 PS Why isn t the perfomance steady enough CG Pe ztoraze switches User Guide Page 6 2 Appendices A If the performance is unsteady or not achieving the expected level in many cases the HDD isthe cause Since the BO8S2 PS isa highly efficient product there is extreme demand placed on each HDD Asa result it is strongly recommended to use the newest enterprise level HDD 6 Q Why is the BO8S2 PS generating waming beeps A Please check the LED indicators on the BO8S2 PS front panel against the appropnate user documentation for your particular storage system Follow the instructions to launch RAIDGuard X to obtain Event Log information for further analysis 7 Q If Find no RAID card appears in a Windows host server how can this be resolved A Please make sure the PCle cable is propeny connected to the back of the host serverand the RAID system Check the Device Manager in Windowsto confim that the cormect dnver hasbeen installed forthe HBA If both conditions have been venfied and the problem persists please use the Manually Add Controller option 8 Q Ona MAC host after entenng the GUI and adding a co
21. the Client IP list If you still need to change the IP ofthe client please add the new IP address of the client into the client IP list asa new one and then you can erase the old IP of the client from the list 4 6 5 Add Clients Client Side You can easily add clients by following the client side instalation and set up procedures See the steps below Step 1 After adding the client IP example 10 10 55 223 you can go to this page to download client software Cle Storage amp Switches User Guide Page 4 27 4 Howto Use Languspe Log ont SAN Filo Systur Client Management CONFIGURATION gt etwork Management Admins Power Toei Ae _e dee 110 55 2715 init 55 ae File syaterr chant DI Cancel Dap at Tires Lpmnsg I z f Brari E Chant Sbissat np and Docume z Eremia hii Step 2 C lic k Download Client Software and Document Accusys Download Client Software and Document Vindows client software Network Menagement Adrurustrator Password Date and Tene Linux Chent software MDS Lconso Quick Wizord Chent Software and Document ent 433 AC 4 420 tara Downloadation Document No file E MAINTENANCE System Status System Logs Configuration tile Management Step 3 Select the client software that you require for installation Ma PC ie Storage amp Switches User Guide Page 4 28 4 Howto Use 4 6 5 1 Supported
22. to check more environment information of the SW16 The following figure is shown other helpful functions but not explained in chapter 4 1 to 4 4 9 Overview gt Overview Kee QuickSetup EE Quick Setup Y wi i pas stam Uian Ea ET aa Event Management v eate with arra System Management KA uns 6 Figure 66 Config Mode Function Desc nption Clicking the icon go to View Mode to check more environment information 2 Logout Config Mode Clicking the icon to logout Config Mode Users can find out some information about 1 Go to View Mode SE using SW16 4 About the switch About the switch 5 Config Mode The web GUI isin the configuration mode 6 FW version Users can see the firmware version of the SW16 7 SW16 The ExaSAN switch s model name When users click in previous figure to go to View Mode the web GUI is shown as following figure Cle Storage amp Switches User Guide Page 4 17 4 Howto Use OO w C eg wan NY SW16 Figure 67 View Mode Function Desc nption 1 Voltage Clicking the icon to check the voltage status of the SW16 Clicking the icon to check the FAN speed and status of the SW16 Clicking the icon to check the curent temperature of the SW16 4 View Mode The web GUI isin View Mode 2 FAN 3 Temperature Usercan check the following environment information e Volta
23. works fine in the penod vi Update firmware successfully Status Watcher System HW has been uploaded successfully Flease restart system to make the change effective Figure 63 Update F W successfully 4 4 5 Restart Shutdown Use this function to restart the SW16 e Selecting Restart Note Please ensure All Clients which connected to the SW16 are power off before you restart the SW16 e Clicking Apply ast EaSAN User Guide Page 4 15 4 Howto Use Overview Quick Setup _ Event Management System Management Network Time Action Secunty Control Firmware Update Restart Shutdown Restart Shutdown Restart H v Apply er SW16 Switch Name SWF 16 F W Version 0 00 15 Figure 64 Restart Use this function to shutdown the SW16 e Selecting Shutdown Note Please ensure All Clients which connected to the SW16 are power off before you halt the SW16 e Clicking Apply C Eh Overview Quick Setup Event Management System Management Network Time Action Security Control Firmware Update Restart Shutdown Restart Shutdown Shutdown E Apply e SW16 Switch Name SWF 16 F W Version 0 00 15 Figure 65 Shutdown ed PCle Storage amp Switches User Guide Page 4 16 4 Howto Use 4 5 Environment status monitoring After users finish the setting of the SW16 they can click to go to View Mode
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25. 4 11 4 Howto Use Overview Quick Setup E Event Management Time Mode NTP vi a Sending Commands Firmware Update Restart Shutdown gt System Management Network Time Security Control Time Zone GMT 08 00 Taiwan Taipei v DST Status On v Apply e SW16 Switch Name SWF 16 F W Version 0 00 15 Figure 54 Time processing the configuration of NIP 4 4 3 Change Password Securty Control The only function in Secunty Control isto change login password for entering SW16 web GUI When you click Secunty Control you ll find the following figure C BaSANn Overview Quick Setup Event Management System Management Network Time Security Control Firmware Update Restart Shutdown eat Sati Security Control Old Password New Password Confirmed Password Apply Figure 55 Four stepsto change the password e Enterold password e Enternew password e Re enternew password e Click Apply SW16 Switch Name SWF 16 F W Version 0 00 15 Securty Control If users enter wrong old password they ll see Ne PCle Storage amp Switches User Guide Page 4 12 4 Howto Use SET_PASSWD ES Old password not match Figure 56 old password notmatch If users enter different new password they ll see i MODIFY _PASSWORD New password and confirmed password are notthe same OK Figure 57 new password n
26. 9 4 4 1 1 ethO SAN management port RJ 45 ENNEN 4 9 4 4 1 2 eth1 SAN private port RJ An 4 9 4 4 2 Changing SW16 time Immens 4 10 ALE el 4 10 LZ NEE 4 11 4 4 3 Change Password Security Control unn 4 12 444 EINEN 4 13 4 4 5 Restart ShutdOWnN ssssssssrrrnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnAnAAAnAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAEAAAEEEE AEAEE 4 15 4 5 Envionment status MOnIOnNg s sssssssssnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnn 4 17 4 6 SAN management software configuration GAN FS sssss221112 4 19 AGL IMOON eg EE 4 20 pl Tra Version OF SANE cccccccccccccceeuuceueneueeeueeeeeueeusuneeuueuuueueueusunuuveueyeueuseueveueesuseueneenesenyyys 4 20 4 6 1 2 Get Official cense for more chente ENEE 4 22 4 6 2 SAN Volume Creation QUICK Wand EEN 4 25 4 6 3 Delete SAN Volume QUICK Wand 4 25 4 6 4 Add SAN Client IP on SANit SW16 Side ENNEN 4 27 4 6 5 Add Clients Client Side ssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssesssesssssesseessesesssesessessssesssssssssseseegs 4 27 4 6 5 1 Supported Operating Systems and Platfoms IN Cent 4 29 4 6 5 2 WIN COWS CIIQItS cece ccccccccceeeeeeeeee eee eeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeneeeeneng gs 4 30 4 6 5 2 1 Install SANit Client ON Windows blattomm EEN 4 30 4 6 5 2 2 Configure SANIt Client ON Windows Pla tfom EEN 4 33 Co Se Pile Storage amp Switches User Guide Page y TABLE OF C
27. C Setting Quick Setup r p N SW16 Switch Name SWF 16 FAW Version 0 00 15 Figure 49 ethO setting 4 4 1 2 el SAN pnvate port RJ 45 Users can find the following info orsetup the parametersin the page e Disable eth1 Checking the box in front of Disable eth1 to disable eth1 port e MAC address User can find the MAC addressof eth1 in the page e Assignment method To setup orchange the IP of ethO The default IP address is 192 168 1 25 gt IP address gt Network Mask O ExaSANN Cle Storage amp Switches User Guide Page 4 9 Overview Quick Setup Event Management System Management Network Time Security Control Firmware Update Restart Shutdown EES 4 Howto Use Network Disable ei O NIC eg v MAC Address 00 06 12 02 4C E8 Assignment Method Static IP Address g i p 1 9 Network Mask o lo o 0 Apply Figure 50 SW16 Switch Name SWF 16 F W Version 0 00 15 eth1 setting 4 4 2 Changing SW16 time Time Exa SAN switch web GUI support 2 types of time setting e Static e NIP Time setting would affect the time that record in event log of the SW16 4 4 2 1 Static Selecting the comect time and date Then click Apply KN PC ie Storage amp Switches C BaSANn Overview Quick Setup Event Management System Management Network Time Security Control Firmware Update Restart Shutdown User Guide lion Bee
28. FP optical cable If the distance between the switch and the host system is less than 2 meters in your case the included QSFP coppercable will suffice Figure 16 Connecting PCle cable to BOSS2 PS or A12S2 PS 2 Insertthe otherend of the QSFP cable into the storage port on the Exa SAN SW16 The cable connector is securely plugged when you heara Click C Cle Storage amp Switches User Guide Page 3 3 3 Installation Figure 17 Connecting the PCle QSFP cable to the storage port black color 3 Plug a powercord into the AC power in port in the storage system do not tum power on yet Figure 18 Connecting the power cord to the storage BO8S2 PS or A12S2 PS Caution Once powered on Do NOTremove the QSFP PCle cable when in use to avoid data lossand comuption 3 1 3 Connecting SW16 to the Host systems 1 Insert the end of the QSFP cable into the PCle port on the HBA card which you installed on the host system earlier in Section 3 1 1 The cable connector is securely plugged when you heara Click Figure 19 Connecting the QSFP cable to a hostsystem 2 Insertthe otherend of the cable into the client port orange color on the SW16 Pie Storage amp Switches User Guide Page 3 4 3 Installation OAR ie 1 je j amp Figure 20 Connecting the PCle QSFP cable to the client port 3 1 4 Connecting the switch LAN and power cord 1 Insert the Ethemet cable into ethO management p
29. IDE ATA ATAPI controllers y o IEEE 1394 Bus host controllers gt E Keyboards ka H Mice and other pointing devices 5 K Monitors gt Sr Network adapters 4 i5 Other devices Up Unknown device gt KR Portable Devices gt DI Processors A Q Sound video and game controllers gt Storage controllers 2 System devices p Universal Serial Bus controllers Figure 35 device manager in Windows platfom Caution If you see the HBA listed as an unknown device under Windows follow the driver installation steps to reinstall the driver If you do not see the HBA under Device Manager Windows does not detect the card Power off the host server to reseat the HBA Pile Storage amp Switches User Guide Page 3 15 3 Installation 3 3 4 Confim LEDs on HBA Venty the J umper Switch LED Link LED and Access LED on the backplane of the HBA are appropnately lit according to your installation Referto Section 1 5 2 Exa SAN Q SFP Host Bus Adapter If the LEDs are not on please referto the Appendix A FAQ Q3 Note For more detailed using info about RAIDGuard X please refer to the storage s user manual Cle Storage amp Switches User Guide Page 3 16 4 Howto Use 4 Using ExaSAN switch web GUI C PC ie Stor Storage amp Switches User Guide 4 Howto Use 4 Using Switch Web GUI After you have connected all your ExaSAN components powered the system on and used a web browser in a computer which isin the sa
30. Name SWF16 F W Version 0 00 12 Figure 42 RAIDSet find Exa SAN storages CP We Overview Quick Setup RAID Set Event Management System Management RAIDSet Warming Storage is not find Please confirm your storage is connected OK SW16 Switch Name SWF16 FAN Version 0 00 12 Figure 43 RAIDSet find ExaSAN storages 4 Howto Use Step 4 If the table content about the Storage Information iscorrect please click Apply button to start arrays creating Then you ll see the screen as following Se PCle Storage amp Switches User Guide Page 4 5 4 Howto Use di RAIDSet tor Informat Overview C i _ e we jStorage PortiModelName Serial No Array No Array Member RAID Level R W policy Quick Setup 4 41292 PS R007462220500025 4 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 R Non Change RAIDSet SC Le 8 9 10 11 12 R5 Non Change j hanna Event Management H 3 1 2 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 R5 Matinee 4 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 R5 Non Change System Management Previous Apply A Switch Name SWF 16 FAY Version 0 00 12 Figure 44 Arrays Creating Note If you connected the Exa SAN storages which had been created amays in them the Apply button would NOTbeen shown on the bottom nght Note We strongly recommend you creating 2 4o0r8 araysto build up your SAN volume because of the performance issue 4 3 Log down
31. ONTENTS 4 6 5 3 MAC Cent 4 36 4 6 5 3 1 Install SANIt Client ON Mac Platfom EEN 4 36 4 6 5 3 2 Configure SANIt Client on a MAC Plattomm EEN 4 39 40 54 Ile EK A E e 4 45 4 6 5 4 1 Insta and Configure SANIt Linux Client Software EEN 4 46 5 RAID e E 5 1 5 1 EEN 5 1 5 2 Data Storage TE Ne EE 5 1 Ser Biot eo len E 5 1 S22 Waa Ont Tele e senescence E einai anderen 5 1 Dee Pa AM EE 5 2 5 3 PRAID LEVE geegent 5 2 SA RAID 0O SDI EE 5 2 ee RAPD IMNO a E ada acta temactn te iranduneaniaaseabenertes 5 2 5 3 3 RAID 5 Independent data disks with distributed party 5 2 5 3 4 RAID 6 Independent data disks with two Independent panty schemes s es 5 2 5 3 5 RAID O Striped set with MIMONING EEN 5 3 Gi A DPENdIC CS aissis aa aa 6 1 ee e lee A TE 6 2 Appendix C Customer Service and SUppolt ssssccsssscsnssccsssseenssesnssecnsssennsseensssennesenseses 6 5 Co SN PrieStorages switches User Guide Page vi Figure 1 Figure 2 Figure 3 Figure 4 Figure 5 Figure 6 Figure 7 Figure 8 Figure 9 Figure 10 Figure 11 Figure 12 Figure 13 Figure 14 Figure 15 Figure 16 Figure 17 Figure 18 Figure 19 Figure 20 Figure 21 Figure 22 Figure 23 Figure 24 Figure 25 Figure 26 Figure 27 Figure 28 Figure 29 Figure 30 Figure 31 Figure 32 Figure 33 Figure 34 Figure 35 Figure 36 Figure 37 Figure 38 Figure 39 Figure 40 Figure 41 Figure 42 Figure 43 Figure 44 Figure 45 SBasSAN ed
32. Operating Systems and Platforms in Client Supported Operating Systems and Platforms in Client Operating System Kemel or Release x86 32 bit Windows 2003 Server SP2 x86 64 bit x86 32 bit Windows 2008 Server SP1 x86 64 bit x86 32 bit Windows XP x86 64 bit x86 32 bit Windows Vista x86 64 bit l x86 32 bit eet x86 64 bit x86 32 bit ea x86 64 bit ee x86 32 bit Red Hat Enterprise Linux 5 Update1 3 x86 64 bit CentOS4 Update1 x86 64 bit CentOS5 Update1 3 x86 64 bit x86 32 bit 2 6 16 46 0 12 SP1 x86 64 bit SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 10 x86 32 bit 2 6 16 60 0 27 SP2 x86 64 bit 10 5 MAC OX10 10 6 10 7 Red Hat Enterpnise Linux 4 SN PrieStorages switches User Guide Page 4 29 4 Howto Use 4 6 5 2 Windows Clients 4 6 5 2 1 Install SANit Client on Windows Platfom Step 1 Select the Computer Management file in your computer Select Device Management and then select Disk drives Confirm that the device with installed driver appears in the Disk Drive asshown below oa ers ar F pa ga TS i S de P Event Ven J Tav ad Pha jra ie OTS Ave Stl D e ub Lae lees ore rouge a AH Ei Sy oe Deag x Car are s OES ASS 2 SET De Corie 4 Derne Mru M ap iaa ES Sege H i a ache Det urup MOED EUA creees DI 7 d RB omer E Bn Dev ice Note If you cannot see the storages you created in Disk drivers list it means you don t install the GAN client software propery Step 2 Choose
33. PCle2 0 5Gb s x4 lanes for transfers up to 20G b s 12 ports 2 Storage Interface e PCle2 0 5GB sx4 lanes 4 ports 3 Supports most main steam SAN management software e Support crossplatform SAN management software to build up a MDC for PCle SAN environment e Support most main streeam SAN management like SANit Meta SAN Xsan Fibrejet and etc 4 Management e Web based GUI crossplatfomm executable e Monitorand control via Web GUI of enclosure components e LED indicators for enclosure status e Eventlog download from Web GUI e Supports both in band and out band management Pie Storage amp Switches User Guide Page 1 5 1 Introduction e Supports RAID management by EFI and BIOS e Supportsfirmware upgrade via GUI e Supports SNMP e Supports remote management 5 Enclosure e FAN Power Temperature status LED indication in the front faceplate e Dimensions 43 8mm H x 447mm W x 41l0mm L e Weight 6 3 Kg 13 89 Ib 6 Supported OS e Windows XP 2003 Vista 2008 and Windows 7 32 64 bit Miniport and Storport dnver WHQL certified orabove e Linux Red Hat SUSE Fedora CentOS Debian etc e MAC 0OSX 10 5 10 6 10 7 10 8 and later 7 Operating Conditions e Humidity 5 85 e Operating Temperature degt 40degC e Certification ROHS UL CE FCC C Tick BSMI 8 QSFP HBA e 20Gb s PCle2 0 x4 HBA e Short low profile form factorcard e Dimension 110 x 68 9 mm e Standard bracket low profile available and included 9
34. Storage amp Switches TABLE OF CONTENTS poces Rn E 4 7 the LOG hyperlink EN 4 8 download log file diag bin in Google Chome 4 8 e MO NN BEE 4 9 ge 1g ge lte BEE 4 10 d Uu EE 4 10 dl ee VE 4 11 Time setup NIP SE rarer eterna ears acess anemeesnsaccties 4 11 Time processing the configuration of NP 4 12 Securty Gio eege 4 12 Old password not match 4 13 NEW password note SAME 00 cece ceceseeeeeeeeeeeeeeueeeeeeeeeeuseeseeaeeaees 4 13 ULL Cae EE 4 13 Selecting FW file location in Windows platfom 4 14 BI e ale b i Aiden een ee ne ee eee eee nee eer oe 4 14 Clicking Confirm to update the firmwale AER 4 14 Update F W status vwirdouw 4 15 Update F W SUC cesehdhy AAA 4 15 E E 4 16 MUVO BEE 4 16 C onno REENEN 4 17 View Mode ER 4 18 VOHAGES SATUS AAA 4 18 FAN speed and etatbe ee 4 19 Tempermatt HE 4 19 login SANIt E 4 19 User Guide Page viii 1 Introduction 1 Introducing ExaSAN PCle2 0 switch C PAC ie Stor Storage amp Switches User Guide 1 Introduction 1 Introducing ExaSAN PCle2 0 switch 1 1 System Overview Your new Exa SAN pronounced X sa SAN PCle 2 0 switch SW16 is one of a family of PClexpress based storage and switch solutions from Accusys capable of transfering data atup to 20 Gb sec per port The rack mount fom factor SW16 can be used in SAN Storage Area Network storage solutions for the post production and broadcasting industnes that re
35. Volumes ExaSAN fsmnt ExaSAN Unmounted Manual Mount Property Value V Export Path fsmnt ExaSAN V Mountpoint Mode Normal E Enter a mount point Volumes ExaSAN Auto Mount V Disabled L gt Advanced f Enabled Step 9 See the below infomation eoo OH a FSClient v Server 192 168 0 25 Export Path Mount Status Mount Type Mountpoint fsmnt ExaSAN Unmounted Auto Mount Volumes ExaSAN Property Value X Export Path fsmnt ExaSAN Normal Mountpoint Mode d Auto Mount Enabled gt Advanced Enabled Step 10 Select Mount by clicking the arow to the vertical position as shown below M PC ie Storage amp Switches User Guide Page 4 42 4 Howto Use 00 FSClient L CU d N O gt A 192 168 0 25 Export Path Mount Status Mount Type Mountpoint i fsmnt ExaSAN Unmounted Auto Mount Volumes ExaSAN Mount Property Value Export Path fsmnt ExaSAN v Mountpoint Mode Normal Enter a mount point Volumes ExaSAN auto Mount Ee gt Advanced Step 11 See the below information eoo FSClient vay SZ Gr gt A 192 168 0 25 lt Export Path Mount Status Mount Type Mountpoint jfsmnt ExaSAN Mounted Auto Mount Volumes ExaSAN Property Value Export Path fsmnt ExaSAN v Mountpoint Mode Normal Enter a mount point Volumes ExaSAN Auto Mount Enabled gt Advanced St
36. a language and then follow the steps in the installation procedures as shown Continue installation using the FS Client 5 3 3 Setup Wizard by clicking Next M PC ie Storage amp Switches User Guide Page 4 30 Ems 4 Howto Use Installer Language e Welcome to the FSClient 5 3 3 Setup Wizard This wizard will guide you through the installation of FSClient ths Rake It is recommended that you dose all other applications before starting Setup This will make it possible to update relevant system files without having to reboot your computer Click Next te continue Choose the folder in which to install FSClient 5 3 3 Setup will install FSClient 5 3 3 in the following folder To install in a different folder click Browse and select another folder Click Next to continue Destination Folder Space required 30 8MB Space available 223 068 Browse Step 4 Enter the folder name FS Client is the default name or you may choose and then click Install M PC ie Storage amp Switches User Guide Page 4 31 4 Howto Use Choose a Start Menu fodder for the FSChent 5 3 3 shortcuts Select the Start Menu folder in which you would lke to create the program s shorbouts You Can aka enter a name to create a mew folder Ze Tools HyperTerminal Prate Edibon Iometer 2004 07 30 Maintenance Star tue Tabet PC Completing the FSClient 5 3 3 Setup Wizard Your computer must be restarted
37. aSAN product or Accusys FAE Dept see Appendix B Customer Service and Technical Support for more information 3 3 2 1 Installing on MAC and Windows 1 Insert the installation DVD into the DVD drive of the MAC or PC 2 ForMacs unzip and execute DVD RO M Exa SAN For SAN SW106 Insta ller package Mac Installer Accusys IP Mac NT x x x zip For PCs unzip and execute DVD RO M Exa SAN For SAN SW16 Insta ller package Windows Installer Accusys IP_Mac_ NT x x x zip RK AccusysNT SW_IP_ Win X32 30 6 e xe Figure 25 Windows installer Package Note After you install the installer package completely you ll see RAIDGuard X icon in the host RAIDGuard X isa powerful tool which supports remote monitonng of multiple controllers that are connected to the same network If you want to configure your storagesin advance you can use RAIDGuard X to do so If you just need the basic function to setup your storages you can use Exa SAN switch web GUI to do so Please refer to the section 4 Using ExaSAN switch web GUI The detailed using information of RAIDGuard X please referto your storage s A12S2 PS BO8S2 PS etc users manual 3 Follow the onscreen instructions Sample sc reens shown below are from a Windows installation Cle Storage amp Switches User Guide Page 3 8 3 Installation Welcome Welcome to the installer for Beas AN 3 06 commended that you erat all Windows progr
38. ame Mount point Capacity otal 9313 961GB Free 9313 961GB punning ExaSAN fsmnt ExaSAN 0 00 Mount point fsmnt ExaSAN User Guide 4 Howto Use Language Log out Page 4 47 5 RAID Overview 5 RAID Overview SN PrieStorages switches User Guide RAID Overview 5 RAID Overview This chapter gives an overview of RAID storage system within the context of recommended setting of ExaSAN based SAN environment to provide fast shared storage to client computers 5 1 How RAID Works RAID or Redundant Anay of Independent Disks isa data storage technology that soreadsdata across multiple drives This technology provides several benefits overa ange large hard disk including Data redundancy for protection and availability e Higherperformance asa result of reading or wnting on several drives simulta neously e Scalability for expansion of storage The Exa SAN fa mily RAID systems use a hardware controller which manages up to 48 HDDs By segmenting and wnting or reading data on multiple dnves simultaneously the RAID controllerachievesfast and highly efficient storage and access The way the controller storesand retneves data on the RAID system is detemined by the RAID level and storage method you choose For Exa SAN applications the recommended setting is mainly RAID 1 and RAID 5 which will be disc ussed in details later in this c ha pter Once you have defined a group of dnve modulesasa RAID set the co
39. ams before contig ation e any other programs nung pleas click Cancel clos the programs and un this setup again Otherwise click Next to continue Accusyus The RAID Arckeoach Figure 26 GUI welcome page 4 Agree the License A entane c lic k NEXT License Agreement Flease read the following license agreement carefully Legal Notice goes here Terms of Use The terms and conditions set forth below the terms govern you while using Accusys softuare and are legally binding on you If you do not agree with any of the listed conditions do not use this software or any information related on this software Your use of the Accusys software shall be deemed to be your agreement to each of the terme set forth below General v Restictons All information source codes document products and services trademarks logos svaphics and images Materials provided on this software are copyrighted or trademarked and are the property of Accusvs Inc Accusys Ine and it s listed subsidiaries Any unauthorized use of any material d the software may violate copyright laws trademark laws the laws of privacy and communications statutes Accusys Inc and Accusys Inc evant you the limited right to display the Materials only on your personal computer for your personal use You agree not to use the materiale for any other purpose without the prior written consent of Accusye Without imitation you agree not to reproduce re dist
40. complete the installation BaSAN User Guide Page 3 10 3 Installation Installation Successful The baue ON 2 0 8 installation i complete Thank vou for choosing Exas An Please click Finish to eat this metaller Accusyus The RAID Arckeoach Figure 30 GUI installation successful page Note Somport and miniport are new storage dnvers created by Microsoft for Windows Server 2003 and future Windows operating systems 3 3 2 2 Installing on Linux Driver Installation 1 Copy the Exa SAN dniverfiles onto your GUI desktop Open a terminal window 2 Type the following commands cd root Desktop Accusys LinuxRaid make Example root lLocalhost Accusys LinuxRaid make make C 1lib modules 6 18 238 eL5 build M root Desktop Accusys LinuxRaid make 1 Entering directory usr src kernels 2 6 18 238 e15 i1686 LD f root Desktop Accusys LinuxRaid built in o CC M root Desktop Accusys LinuxRaid acs ame o In file included from root Desktop Accusys LinuxRaid AME module c 11 from root Desktop Accusys LinuxRaid acs ame c 38 froot Desktop Accusys LinuxRaid AME module h 188 28 warning within commen t In file included from root Desktop Accusys LinuxRaid AME module c 11 from froot Desktop Accusys LinuxRaid acs ame c 38 root Desktop Accusys LinuxRaid AME module h 223 warning packed attribute ig nored f root Desktop Accusys LinuxRaid AME module h 231 warning packed attribute ig w PC i
41. e Section 1 1 3 3 4 QSFP PCle 2 0 2M copper cable for connecting the HBA installed in the host to the RAID Additional cables are optional see Section 1 1 3 4 Note that item 1 and 2 are Accusyssupplied equipment as part of the SW16 package Item 3 item 4 the host server ExaSAN RAID systems and HDD need to be purchased separately Please contact your System Integrator Value Added Reseller if you need assistance in purchasing these components 1 1 3 ExaSAN SAN environment Components and Accessones This section provides detailed descnption of each system component and accessory included in the ExaSAN SAN environment 1 1 3 1 ExaSAN PCle 2 0 SAN switch SW16 The SW16 isa rack mount PCle 2 0 switch supporting up to 12 clientsand 4 PCle RAID storages Figure 3 SW16 Font view 1 1 3 2 ExaSAN PCle 2 0 Storages To setup an ExaSAN SAN environment users need an ExaSAN switch ExaSAN storages cables HBAs and SAN software Note The hard dnves installed in A12S2 PS or BO8S2 PS should be purchased separately Please contact your System Integrator Value Added Reseller if you need assistance in purchasing these components Cle Storage amp Switches User Guide Page 1 3 1 Introduction Nie ee EEN ron E EE EE ZE Ree Figure 4 ExaSAN PCle 2 0 Storages A12S2 PS amp BO8S2 PS 1 1 3 3 ExaSAN QSFP Host Bus Adapter AC S 63200NT The ExaSAN QSFP HBA Figure 5 requiresan available PCle x4 x8 or x16 slot in
42. e Storage amp Switches User Guide Page 3 11 3 Installation The Linux compiler should now begin compiling the dnver S Example root localhost Accusys LinuxRaid ls acs ame c acs ame h acs ame ko acs ame mod c acs ame mod o AME module h Makefile kKernel2 4 x86 64 acs ame o built in o Module markers ame h Makefile Module symvers AME module c Makefile kernel 4 Venfy thatacs nt ko hasbeen compiled If so please type the following command insmod acs nt ko Ismod Example root localhost Accusys_LinuxRaid lsmod Module acs nt i915 drm autofs4 hidp rfcomm I2cap bluetooth lockd sunrpe Size Used by 21376 E R 65365 29253 23105 42585 0 29633 10 hidp rfcomm 53797 5S hidp rfcomm 2cap 63337 0 146685 2 lockd cpufreq_ondemand 12493 4 acpi_cpufreq mperf be2iscsi ib_iser rdma cm ib_cm 13641 0 6337 1 acpi cpufreq 59893 0 35609 0 35705 1 ib_iser 39213 1 rdma cm The dnver should be now loaded in Linux M PC ie Storage amp Switches User Guide Page 3 12 3 Installation 3 3 3 Confirm the ExaSAN RAID system driver on OS 3 3 3 1 Confirming the ExaSAN RAID system driver on Mac After installing the Exa SAN RAID system HBA dniveron the Mac host server confirm the dnverhasbeen propery installed with the following steps 1 Click on About This Mac pm System Profiler File Edit View Window Help About This Mac Software Update App Store
43. e switch isin the On position the HBA card isenabled for RAID Direct Attached Storage BO8S2 PS mode e SAN mode Inthe 1 position the HBA is enabled for switch SAN mode Storage amp Switches User Guide Page 3 1 3 Installation Jumper Switch ON ON For RAID D 1 Forswitch I ooH Figure 13 HBA card s jumper switch 4 Locate the available PCle slot remove the blank plate if one is present save the screw for later use Figure 14 Install HBA card 5 Position the connector ofthe card overthe slot insert the connector into the slot press gently but firmly until it is sec urely seated kg PC ie Storage amp Switches User Guide Page 3 2 3 Installation Figure 15 Install HBA card ona PCle slot 6 Use the screw that you saved in step 2 to secure the metal bracket of the card to the systemcase David the image looks like a PCle x16 card 7 Replace the outercasing cover 3 1 2 Connecting SW16 to the ExaSAN storages 1 Connect to the Exa SAN storage BO8S2 PS or A12S2 PS with a QSFP PCle cable Insert one end of the QSFP cable into the host port on the rear panel of the ExaSAN storage Yourcable connector is securely plugged when you heara click If you do not hearorsense a click please re insert the QSFP connector If you need to unplug the cable pull the ring on the connector firmly until it is detached from the port Note that the QSFP used in the photo illustration below isa QS
44. ent S No license in MDC If you want to update the license 1 Click Get signature 2 Send signature file to Accusys 3 Active license by Import button from Accusys 12010 No license found Show details Administrator Password Date and Time License Quick Wizard Client Management License type NIA Client Software and Document ii VE oe Downloadation RDIR Atiek a N A platform clients i Maximum capacity of file NIA System Status i systems System Logs High Availability NIA e tion File H t onfiguration File Managemen MDC number GENEE Ss services Get signature Import Import License File x License file Browse Evaluate Cancel Step 7 See License File and click Evaluate See example below Import License File x caries SANIt_Official_version T Evaluate Step 8 Click Import to import the official licensed File See the example below Import License File x License file SANit_Official_version License type Official version Trial license days rae lett Unlimited Maximum number of 9 all platform clients Maximum capacity of E file systems ee High Availability Enabled MDC pattern of providing services Active Passive Nie Pole Storage amp Switches User Guide Page 4 24 4 Howto Use 4 6 2 SAN Volume Creation Quick Wizard Select Quick Wizard from the menu Select Metadata and Data volume devices using
45. enu Overview The following Figure is shown the three main functions e Quick Setup e Event Management e System management Pie Storage amp Switches User Guide Page 4 2 4 Howto Use Overview Overview SES QuickSetup i Event Management Quick Setup H wie Control RAID system like as Es Download the event log v create with array Event Management System Management RS System Management Wy Manage system wide settings like network interface date and time security control and firmware update e SW16 Switch Name SWF16 FAY Version 0 00 12 Figure 38 Overview menu of ExaSAN switch web GUI 4 2 Creating anays by SW16 Quick Setup If you haven t created arraysin your Exa SAN storagesthat have been connected with SW16 you could create arays in the ExaSAN storages by Quick Setup function as following screen C Eh liz RAIDSet Overview Quick Setup j RAID LEVEL s RAIDSet SAN Software SAHt D Event Management System Management SW16 Switch Name SWF16 F W Version 0 00 12 Figure 39 Quick setup menu of ExaSAN switch web GUI Note The Quick Setup function just creates arrays for ExaSAN RAID systems but not BOD systems The concept of creating arays by Quick Setup function Is Pie Storage amp Switches User Guide Page 4 3 4 Howto Use Step 1 Choosing RAID level You can choose R5 or R6 in the menu RAIDSet ee
46. ep 12 You will see the Exa SAN Hard Dnve icon on yourdesk top computer to confirm that you have full read wnte and auto volume mounting to fully utilize your San system for Mac clients in normal operations Step 13 If you decide to unmount end nomal read wnte and auto mount operations then click the arrows in the server column as shown below Pie Storage amp Switches User Guide Page 4 43 4 Howto Use 00 FSClient U og d O gt A EEN 192 168 0 25 7 Export Path Mount Status Mount Type Mountpoint Unmount All fsmnt ExaSAN Mounted Auto Mount Volumes ExaSAN Property Value Server IP 192 168 0 25 Flow Control MB s 0 Client ID fec6eb826 9e70 4a0d 9358 9627ce837fd3 Step 14 Click the anmow asshown below eoo FSClient vaa SZ QO gt A 192 168 0 25 192 168 0 25 f i Export Path Mount Status m Mount Type Mountpoint fsmnt ExaSAN Mounted Auto Mount Volumes ExaSAN Unmount Property Value Server IP 192 168 0 25 Flow Control MB s 0 Client ID ec6eb826 9e70 4a0d 9358 9627ce837fd3 Step 15 When the mounting is finished you will see the Volume icon Exa SAN hard drive icon on your Desktop CG ne PCle Storage amp Switches User Guide Page 4 44 4 Howto Use eoo FSClient TG A8 A OG i gt A GES 192 168 025 192 168 0 25 Export Path Mount Status Mount Type Mountpoint fsmnt ExaSAN Mounted Auto Mount Volumes ExaSAN Property Value
47. ere are three possibilities a Please ensure the QSFP cable isconnected securely You should be able to heara click sound when you connect the cable to the connector b Please check the Jumper switch on the HBA When the switch Is in the On position the HBA card is enabled for storage mode forthe BO8S2 PS In the I position the HBA is enabled for switch mode forthe SW04 08 c Please check if the installerand the dnverhave been installed correctly If the installation hascompleted and the eror still persists it may be a compatibility issue Send an email to support accusys com tw and bnefly descnbe the problem Be sure to include the dnver enorcode the motherboard or host model name and the OS We will contact you to assist you in resolving the issue PAC ie Stor Storage amp Switches User Guide Page 6 4 Appendices Appendix C Customer Service and Support BI System Log When you contact us fortechnical support our support staff might ask for your system log file for troubleshooting purpose Go to the ExaSAN switch GUI select the Event Management icon Follow instructions there to download the log file B 2 ContactUs For customer servicesand technical support locate an Accusys office near you from the link below http www accusys com tw about contact htm Or you may email us at Support accusys com tw B 3 Our Website Please visit our websites frequently forthe most up to date product and suppo
48. eth 1 5 QSFP storage port 9 Power supply module Figure 10 SW16 back view Maintains SW16 the switch away from overheating Connectsto maintenance equipment 2 Debug port This port is only for testing or debugging in Accusys inte mally Controls web GUI of the SW16 through this port e The default IP is 192 168 0 25 e The port support DNS function but Cooling fan ethO Ethemet port we don trecommend using DNS Management Port function here e When the network connection is nomal the left LED would stay on Orange light and the nght LED would be flashing on green light Setupsasa pnvate port forMDC The default IP ts 192 168 1 25 The port doesn t support DNS function ethl Ethemet port SAN Private Port When the network connection Is Pie Storage amp Switches User Guide Page 1 11 1 Introduction nomal the left LED would stay on Orange light and the nght LED would be flashing on green light Connects the Exa SAN senes PCle 2 0 storage A12S2 PS or BO8S2 PS Access LED top e Hashing Blue indicates storage accessing isin progress No light indicates no storage accessing Link LED middle e Solid Green indicates the controller isconnected nomally 5 QSFP storage port Hashing Green indicates the controller downgrade to less lanes of PCle No light indicates no power or no connection to the ExaSAN storage Fail LED bottom e Solid Red i
49. ficient for the combined power needs of all hardware Cle Storage amp Switches User Guide Page 2 1 2 Preparation components To plan for safe and adequate power to the system follow these guidelines l Check the documentation for all hardware components at the chosen location to detemine their power requirements Then make sure that the available power supply forthat location is sufficient forthe planned components If you need assistance determining the power needs of the components at the chosen location consult an electrical expert who is fa milia r with your fac ility When possible use surge protectors or power conditioners as part of the installation When planning for electncal power make sure you have more power than the total power requirements specified for all components Also make certain that the power load is disthbuted evenly among circuits to that location Consult an electncian or other expert if you need assistance with planning for the power needs of your components When possible plug the redundant power supplies onto different circ uits Make sure that the power outlets for all hardware components are grounded according to local and national standards Consult an electncian if you need assistance with grounding 2 4 Operating Environment The operating environment forthe ExaSAN SW16 must meet certain requirements de 2 3 Venfy that the temperature range of the chosen location is within the limit
50. ge e FAN e Temperature When users click Voltage icon the web GUI would pop up a window as following Detailed Information of Volt Environment Volt Information 3 3V 3 34V Normal 3 135V 3 465V 2 97V 3 63V DN 5 07V Normal 4 75V15 25V 4 5V15 5V 12V 12 17V Normal 11 4V 12 6V 10 8V 13 2V Figure 68 Voltage status When users click FAN icon the web GUI would pop up a window as following Detailed Information of Fan x Fan Information 8083 Normal kg PC ie Storage amp Switches User Guide Page 4 18 4 How to Use Figure 69 FAN speed and status When users click Temperature icon the web GUI would pop up a window as following Detailed Information of Temperature Environment Temperature Information Sensor ECH Swann O e CPU 52 C Normal 90 C 100 C Switch Board 47 C Normal 65 C TSG Figure 70 Temperature 4 6 SAN management software configuration SANIit FS If you choose GAN FS to be your SAN management software please follow the steps below to configure your SAN environment For more detailed info like setting up a MDC please referto the users manual of GAN After you type the IP address in your web browser to go to the GAN configuration menu in the MDC you should see the screen shot as figure 71 Please select Language first and then enter User Name Default user name is admin and Password Default password is OO000000 eight zeros and then click Log I
51. ge 1 1 1 Introduction Figure 1 BO8S2 PS DAS environment Whether it s collaborative video editing in a post production workgroup ora shared research project in a university the ExaSAN solution offers a range of performance levels and storage capacities that scale to meet the needs of small to medium sized Organizations Equally important and useful is its integrated design centralized administration and monitonng and a suite of builtin management tools which eliminate the need for a staff of experts to install and maintain a SAN for the workgroups Figure 2 below depicts a typical ExaSAN system solution architecture in a SAN environment A12S2 PS 3 A12S2 S 1 A12S2 PS 3 A12S2 S Key PCle 2 0 20Gb s Ethernet 10 100 1000Mb s g Ethernet Switch Figure 2 SAN environment with SW16 I BaSAN User Guide Page 1 2 1 Introduction 11 2 Whatis the ExaSAN Switch SW16 The ExaSAN SW16 is PCle 2 0 SAN switch in a 1U rackmount enclosure employing the latest PCle2 0 technology with support for 12 PCle clients and 4 PCle RAID storages The total bandwidth of SW16 isup to 80 Gb s Your Exa SAN SW16 switch package consists of the components listed below 1 ExaSAN SW16 PCle 2 0 switch see Section 1 1 3 1 2 Ethemet cable ExaSAN DVD screws for rack mount rack mounting brackets and Powercord 3 QSFP PCle 2 0 Host Bus Adapter compatible with PCle 2 0 and 1 1 slots on the host server se
52. ill be able to use this software ee e a hu tedass Step 5 You will see the installation progress barasshown below Introduction 2 4 Howto Use Step 6 After the installation is completed please click Restart to restart Reboot your MAC system The installation was completed successfully intreduction a Destination Sel The installation was successful The software was installed _ __ i d i d w WA an Wat get E d ken it st il Click Restart to finish installing the software e e WW Bele Storage amp Switches User Guide Page 4 38 4 Howto Use 4 6 5 3 2 Configure SANit Client on a MAC Platform The following will show you how to configure SANIt clientson a MAC platfom See below Step 1 Click Go and then click Utilities Step 2 Click SANitapp icon D Step 3 Then click Add Server eoo CU d a vy Di A Server Server IP Mount Status Mount Type Eg Server Property Value Server IP Flow Control MB s 0 Client ID Step 4 Add the SW16 IP address example 192 168 0 25 CG ke Pele Storage amp Switches User Guide Page 4 39 4 Howto Use eoo FSClient OH 2 A O gt A Server Server IP ad 192 168 0 25 Mount Status Mount Type Property Value RN Server S S Flow Control MB s 0 Client ID Step 5 See blue status bar with Unmounted a
53. in order to complete the installation of FSClient 5 3 3 Do you want to reboot now I want to manually reboot later K BasAN User Guide Page 4 32 4 Howto Use 4 6 5 2 2 Configure SANit Client on Windows Platform The steps below will help you configure GAN clients on the Windows platfom Step 1 Select the Start menu in the lower left side of your computer screen and select All Programs Select the FS Client or other folder name see Enter the folder name and click Install Then select FS Client Windows Media Center HO Windows Media Player Windows Update Documents Deche hrs Games fa Chess Titans EB FreeCell A Games Explorer Hearts Interne Backgammon Internet Checkers A Intemet Spades Mahjong Titans L Mmezwrepne Help and Support 1 Back Computer Control Pamel Devoes and Ponters Default Programs rj beee Arare ee et alae a I ef be SE eil rn kd Sd S e Ge P ke EN Step 2 See the screen below Click Servers and then nght click Add Server w POle Storage amp Switches User Guide Page 4 33 4 Howto Use art Console Root Sc im File Action View Favorites Window Help y es H HE CH Console Root Wm E seves oO i KC hent Status Monitor Mame FSClient Tools Version Information New Window from Here Help Step 3 Enter your computers SW16 IP Address Use the same IP address example 192 168 0 25
54. itches User Guide Page 4 22 4 Howto Use SAN File System Language Log out License Network Management i No license in MDC If you want to update the license 1 Click Get signature 2 Send signature file to Accusys 3 Active license by Import button from Accusys S 42010 No license found Show details Administrator Password Date and Time License Quick Wizard Client Management S License type NIA Client Software and Document Fee Downloadation 4 g N A platform clients Maximum capacity of file i N A System Status 7 Systems System Logs 2 High Availability NIA Configuration File M t i ontiguration File Managemen MDC number of providing sain services Get signature Import Get Signature x F 010000000000000000000000000 information Cancel Step 3 Send the Signature file to your SANit provider retailer to obtain the official license localhost localdo main Signature E e ar qz Step 4 After you obtain the official license please unzip the zip file and then save the license file on your desktop Step 5 Open the web browser such as Firefox to enter the License of the configuration menu Click Import Step 6 Click Browse to find the license on your desktop Pie Storage amp Switches User Guide Page 4 23 4 Howto Use Language Log out License Network Managem
55. k for web oremail access we suggest using a separate network Please choose good quality products protected by manufacturers warranty to assure the safety and stability of the SAN network Pie Storage amp Switches User Guide Page 1 17 2 Preparation 2 Prepanng to Install ExaSAN SW16 Cle Storage amp Switches User Guide 2 Preparation 2 Prepanng to Install ExaSAN SW16 To ensure safe and smooth operation of your Exa SAN SW16 it is essential that you choose an appropnate location forthe system and provide an appropnate operating environment and adequate power for all components of the system As you plan for installation follow the guidelines below to ensure that the system and its environment are safely and appropnately positioned for efficient operation and service 2 1 Precaution for Handling the System Take the following precautions to avoid damage to the system or potential injury to you 1 Prepare a flat sturdy surface before removing the system from its packaging The table orcart that will hold the system should be asclose as possible to the system s Carton 2 Ensure that all power switches have been tumed off and all power cords disconnected to prevent personal injury and damage to the hardware 3 Static electncity can damage electronic components of your system Follow the guidelines below to avoid such damage a Workin a static free environment b Weara grounded anti static wnst strap c Store uni
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57. le 1 Introduction o Resene por THSOSFPportsesened Connects to power sources with two power cord to the redundant modules If one power failed the SW16 can still work nomally 1 4 2 ExaSAN QSFP Host Bus Adapter HBA and LED Indicators J umper Switch LED Indicator Storage amp Switches User Guide For connection with one of the Host Module Ports on the switch rear panel or BO8S2 PS directly Off no light atall indicates the jumper pin in question is set to On position In this state the card Is ready for DAS direct connection with ExaSAN storages A12S2 PS or BO8S2 PS Solid amber indicates the jumper pin in question is set to 1 position In this state the HBA card isready fora SAN connection See Section 3 1 2 Installing the HBA Card for additional information Page 1 14 1 Introduction ON ON For RAID g 1 For Switch Solid green indicates connected PCle 2 0 link Hashing green indicates connected PCle 1 0 link ordowngraded speed Off no light when there isno link or indicatesa link with trouble Link LED Indicator Hashing blue while there are data access activities with the connected AccessLED Indicator device No light indicates the host isnot accessing Note The eight LED indicate the connection status of the HBA The LED closest to the bracket does not light up If you have propery connected the HBA to the BO8S2 PS RAID controlle
58. le Management Metadata volume Choose one device ii wn Device name Device size Company Enter yes to confirm that you wish to config the file system then click configure Yes Language Log out A File system name ExaSAN A12S2 PS 4657 000GB ACCUSYS NIA 3 594GB N A A12S2 PS 4657 000GB ACCUSYS InneRAID Slim SA 7 208GB ACCUSYS Data volume Choose one or more devices Device name Device size Company NIA 3 594G6B NIA A1282 PS 4657 000GB ACCUSYS A12S2 PS 4657 000GB ACCUSYS InneRAID Slim SA 7 208GB ACCUSYS Step 2 Click OK to delete SAN volume including both data and metadata Waming Some data maybe lost The file system ExaSAN will be deleted Are you sure you want to delete ExaSAN kg PC ie Storage amp Switches User Guide Page 4 26 4 Howto Use 4 6 4 Add SAN Client IP on SAN SW16 Side Add each client IP to join a SAN group Before you add a client IP ensure that your IP can Ping to MDC IP See the steps below Step 1 Click Client Management and then click Add Step 2 Enter ypur computer sIP address in the Client IP box Step 3 See Client Management screen below Forchecking the status of the added clients Milie BEENA arn Client Management Important Ensure that you have seen the RAID Volume then you can do the installation Besides DO NOT change the client s IP address after you add the client s IP in
59. load Event Management Log isthe very important clue to analyze root caused when user meet some problem around the SAN environment SW16 web GUI provides the function to download the log of the SW16 Step 1 To click Event Management then you ll find Download button in the middle of the GUI SN PrieStorages switches User Guide Page 4 6 4 Howto Use Overview QuickSetup Event Management Download event logs from SAN switch Log System Management Download Y SW16 Switch Name SWF16 F W Version 0 00 12 Figure 45 To find Download button Step 2 Clicking Download button to process then you ll see a processing baras following figure C BaSAN ay L ei Overview Quick Setup Event Management Download event logs from SAN switch Log Sending Commands System Management SW16 Switch Name SWF 16 F W Version 0 00 12 Figure 46 processing bar Step 3 Afterthe processing finished you can see the log hyperlink in the middle asthe following figure Pie Storage amp Switches User Guide Page 4 7 4 Howto Use Log Overview QuickSetup Event Management Download event logs from SAN switch Log J i ri System Management Y Download Event Log x Please use the following link to download file LOG Switch Name SWF16 FAW Version 0 00 12 Figure 47 the LOG hyperlink Step 4 Clicking LOG to download log
60. me network we will first need to perform some basic configuration and setup before the ExaSAN SAN environment is fully operational Note The default IP of ethO is 192 168 0 25 and eth1 is 192 168 1 25 4 1 ExaSAN switch web GUI 4 1 1 Entenng ExaSAN switch web GUI After you type the IP address 192 168 0 25 on your web browserto enterthe main page of the web GUI as following screen shot it might ask you to install the J AVA script Please follow the steps shown on the screen to complete the installation Then you can see the following screen shot C BaSANn Switch Name SWF16 F W Version 0 00 12 Figure 36 login screen of web GUI 4 1 2 Username and Password The default username and password is admin and 00000000 8 zeros Please type the username and password to enter the configuration menu of the web GUI asthe following figure Note User cannot change the default username but password If you forget C PAC he Stor Storage amp Switches User Guide Page 4 1 4 Howto Use your Changed password you could push the reset button in back of the SW16 for 13 secondsto go back the default setting Please refer to the section 1 4 1 4 for more detailed info Caution If you push reset hold but not disconnected the all clients you might damage your important data in the SAN environment Switch Name SWF16 FAY Version 0 00 12 Figure 37 Enter user name and password 4 1 3 Configuraton m
61. n See below Note Usercannot change the default username but password If you forget yourchanged password you could push the reset button in back of the SW16 for 13 secondsto go back the default setting Please referto the section 1 4 1 4 for more detailed info Caution If you push reset hold but not disconnected the all clients you might damage your important data in the SAN environment File Syatem File System I admin Tunar Login User Loge L aimi Figure 71 login SANItFS Active SANit Step 1 Import license See section 4 6 1 Co Pie Storage amp Switches User Guide Page 4 19 4 Howto Use Step 2 SAN Volume Create Quick Wizard See section 4 6 2 Step 3 Add SAN Client IP in SANit SW16 side See section 4 6 4 Step 4 Add Clients Client side Install amp Set up See section 4 6 5 4 6 1 Import License After installing GAN software you will then need to activate the software To activate SANit software you must decide if you want a tral version oran official version and you need to obtain a Signature File Please follow the steps below Note The default package of SW16 includes 6 SANIt client licenses If users need to active more than 6 licenses please refer to the section 4 6 1 2 4 6 1 1 Tal Version of GAN License Ho license in MOC Iso wani io uptialt the Goon 1 Sick Ge signalun 3 Send signalure file to Aar 3 Ate license by Import buten from Actisys Eep KA
62. n without requinng data mironng When data is protected by panty it is still available if a drive fails Panty protected data is reconstructed using the panty formula You can remove and replace a failed disk known as hot swapping and the controllerthen rebuilds the data using the information on the remaining drives 5 3 RAID Levels The ExaSAN RAID system supports several RAID levels and configurations Each level has a different architecture and provides varying degrees of performance and fault tolerance Each level hascharactensticsto achieve maximum performance or redundancy depending on the data environment 5 3 1 RAID 0 Siping RAID level 0 sniping only isthe fastes and most efficient array type but offer no fa ult tolerance Any dnive failure destroys the data in the array 5 3 2 RAID 1 Mironng RAID level 1 mitonng has been used for Metadata LUN because of its simplicity and high levels of reliability and availability Mimoring uses two dnves each dnive stores identical data RAID 1 providesvery high data reliability and improved performance for read intensive applications but thislevel hasa high capacity cost becaus it retains a full copy of yourdata on each dnive in miror set In a RAID 1 configuration the capacity of the smallest drive isthe maximum storage area 5 3 3 RAID 5 Independent data disks with distibuted panty By distributing the panty information acrossalldnvesin a set RAID level 5 achieves high
63. nd Manual Mount as shown below FSClient v Server 192 168 0 25 192 168 0 25 Server IP CY Add Server 192 168 0 25 Mount Status Unmounted Mount Type Manual Mount Property X Value Server IP Flow Control MB s Client ID Step 6 See status information as shown below Mae PC ie Storage amp Switches User Guide 10 10 55 100 0 fec6eb826 9e70 4a0d 9358 9627ce837fd3 Page 4 40 4 Howto Use e090 om AG gt a v Server 192 168 0 25 FSClient 192 168 0 25 Export Path gt fsmnt ExaSAN Mount Status Mount Type Mountpoint Unmounted Volumes ExaSAN Manual Mount Property Server IP Flow Control MB s Client ID Value 192 168 0 25 0 _ ec6eb826 9e70 4a0d 9358 9627ce837fd3 Step 7 In the Value column click the arows in the Disabled row See below eoo v Server 192 168 0 25 di FSClient fsmnt ExaSAN Unmounted Volumes ExaSAN Manual Mount Property Value Export Path _ fsmnt ExaSAN v Mountpoint Mode Normal Enter a mount point Auto Mount gt Advanced Volumes ExaSAN Disabled Disabled Step 8 See the below options Click Enabled CG Sn PCle Storage amp Switches User Guide Page 4 41 4 Howto Use eoo 1a 2O A FSClient v Server 192 168 0 25 Export Path Mount Status Mount Type Mountpoint
64. nd reliability O BaaSAN 5 3 Cle Storage amp Switches User Guide Appendices 6 Appendices S PrieStorages switches User Guide Page 6 1 Appendices Appendix A FAQs 1 Q Whatis the different of SW16 and EI A SW16 isthe pure PCle 2 0 switch of Exa SAN switch senes SWF16 isa three in one PCle 2 0 switch It includes MDC GAN SAN management software and PCle 2 0 switch SW16 provide more options for users to choose SAN management software but not GAN 2 Q Why Is my disk LED status RED A This is likely caused by a faulty hard drive Replace the faulty drive assoon as possible to protect your data 3 Q Afteran anay has been created in RAIDGuard X but the host does not find the amay volume A Please check the LUN Mapping to ensure the anay volume has been corected mapped to a LUN If this isnot the case try restarting the system and it will be automatically recognized Once LUN is assigned you can perfom formatting and mounting 4 Q Whatdoes the eight LEDs on the Host Bus Adapter mean A The eight LED indicate the connection status of the HBA The LED closest to the bracket doesnot light up If you have properly connected the HBA to the BO8S2 PS RAID controller one set of 4 consecutive LEDs will be constantly lit The second set of 4 consecutive LEDs indicates the type of PCle connection flashing LEDs indicate a PCle Genl connection while solid LEDs indicate a PCle Gen2 connection Connetto RAID Flashing
65. ndicates the port is connected to a client wrong connection type No light indicates no power or no eror Access LED top e Hashing Blue indicates storage accessing isin progress No light indicates no storage accessing Link LED middle e Solid Green indicates the controller isconnected nomally QSFP client port POle Storage amp Switches User Guide Page 1 12 Power button Reset hole amp ow ExaSAN hes User Guide 1 cc e e sesSsSsSsSsiYSsFe_ Introduction Hashing Green indicates the controller downgrade to less lanes of PCle No light indicates no power or no connection to the ExaSAN storage Fail LED bottom e Solid Red indicates the port is connected to a client wrong connection type No light indicates no power or no error Control the power of SW16 e Push the button to tum on the power of SW16 Push the button to tum off the power of SW16 and it would be shut down automatically Push the button for 5 seconds to shut down the power of SW16 Immediately If you want to reset the all setting of the SW16 you could use a needle or pin to push into the hold for 13 seconds Then you llheartwo short beeping bi bi and wait forthe SW16 restarting The whole setting would go back to default Caution If you push reset hole but are s ll connected to the clients you might damage important data in the SAN 10 Powersupply modu
66. nstalled components in anti static bags d Handle circuit boards by their edges and avoid touching chips and connectors 2 2 Choosing the Location for the System The Exa SAN SW16 is designed asa rack mount solution Depending on where your rack is located you should keep the following points in mind when detemnining where to place yoursystem 1 Measure the amount of available space in the rack The amount of space required forthe SW16 is 1U rack space dimensions are L410mm x W447 480 2mm x H43 8mm 2 Measure the distance between any two components that need to be connected via cable s This measurement will help you determine the length of the required cable s Or if you ve already purchased the cables determine the proximity of the Components in question 3 Leave sufficient room at least two inches around the unit to allow air ventilation 4 Do not block or cover any of the ventilation holes in the front and back panels of the unit Consistent airflow is essential to keeping the system operating efficiently 5 Allow additional room atthe front and back of the unit for service 6 The Exa SAN SW16 uses several cables and cords It sa good idea to determine how they willbe arranged at the rear of the system and where the cables will be routed to connect to the host systems and RAID disk systems 2 3 Hlectical Power At your chosen location for the ExaSAN SW16 make sure that the electncal circuitry and power outlets are suf
67. ntoller there is no device listed How can this be resolved A Please first confirm whether the hardware environment of the RAID system is functional Also ensure that the system drivers have been corectly installed Next go to Utlities gt System Information gt Software gt Extensions and check whether Ac cusys6xxxx is listed In orderto confirm whether GUI Server Service is running on the system Go to Utilities gt Activity Monitor and check whether the program name DIRGuiSwv0O1 is under the program column If the situation persists please venty again that the hardware environment is not the source of the problem and reinstall using the MAC installer 9 Q My RAID system has an actual capacity of more than 2 TB but in Windows XP and Windows 2000 it will only do a full format of less than 2 TB in capacity How can this be resolved A Since Windows XP 32 bit and Windows 2000 doesnot support GPT both can only continue to use MBR Master Boot Record which only supports up to 21B in one volume To see more than 2TB in a single volume in Windows XP or 2000 go to RAIDGuard X select Create Array and set the sector size to 4096 bytes By doing this Windows XP and 2000 will be able to format an MBR volume greater than 21B However if the sector size is set to 4096 bytes it can lowerthe performance of the RAID 10 Q In Windows Vista and Windows 7 after having confirmed that the files on the installation CD have been c
68. ntroller groups those dnives into logical disks On the Exa SAN RAID system each logical disk appears to the client system asone Logical Unit LUN regardless of the number of actual drives in that logical unit 5 2 Data Storage Methods The controller stores and retneves data ona RAID system using techniques such as data striping data minonng and data panty 5 2 1 Data Striping Multiple hard disk dnvesin a RAID group referred to asa set or array are divided partitioned into stripes The controller soreads stnpes across the disks in altemating sections on each drive In data intensive environments such asdigital video editing performance is optimized by wnting data across small stnpes so that each record spansall drives This method ensuresthat accessto large records isvery fast because data Istransferred in parallel across multiple drives 5 2 2 Data Miroring To miror data the RAID controller duplicates all data on two different disks One disk is the primary the other isthe mirnored disk The primary and minored disks are PCle Storage amp Switches User Guide RAID Overview synchronized that is anything wntten to one disk is also wntten to the other Mirrored data Isvery secure because if one disk fails the data is available from the other disk 5 2 3 Data Parity The controllercan generate panty forthe ability to protect and rebuild data Panty protects stored informatio
69. ompletely installed why does it sull show Find no RAID card A Windows Vista and Windows 7 hasa built in ability to automatically reduce the potential of secunty breachesin the system It doesthat by automatically enabling a feature called User Account Control UAC When UAC is enabled the RAIDGuard C PAC he Stor Storage amp Switches User Guide Page 6 3 Appendices X server cannot detect the controller and thus displays the message Find no RAID card To resolve this disable UAC and run RAIDGuard X server as administrator Vista a Control Panel gt User accounts gt Change secunty settings gt Deselect Use User Account Control UAC to help protect your computer b Restart the computer to tum off UAC Windows 7 a Type MsConfig in Start Search to start System Configuration Then go to Toolstab select Change UAC settings then click on Launch button b Slide the sider barto the lowest value towards Never Notify with the description showing Never notify me c Restart the computer to tum off UAC LL Q When inserting the HDD into my BO8S2 PS why does RAIDGuard X show the HDD mode as Lock A The lock indicates that the HDD has been previous used in Accusys products and that it containsa portion of a RAID data If the data can be deleted you can unlock the HDD 12 Q I have connected the cable to the Host server but can tsee new disk drive on the host device management A Th
70. ort and eth1 pnvate port for MDC on the SW16 The default IP addresses are 192 168 0 25 and 192 168 1 25 respectively cod ooo i ooo ea d H i a an j EEN l l E uk CH fh d A Ife a m i H Ji St l D d vil l i i i Figure 21 Connecting the Ethemet cable to ethO and eth1 2 After connecting the Ethemet cables please connect the powercordsto the both power supply modules Ge GH 8 W DOO f Figure 22 Connecting the power cords to the power supply module N BO Storage amp Switches User Guide Page 3 5 3 Installation SW16 will beep unless both power cordsare plugged in 3 2 Powenng the System On and Off 3 2 1 Powering On Before powering on make sure that all cables and cords are properly installed and connected l Press the power button on the rear panel of storage first Wait until all the LEDs on the left handle tum blue then Tum power on forthe Exa SAN SW16 by switching on the Power button Wait forthe Link LED indicator referto Section 1 4 1 1 SW16 Front Panel to tum into a solid blue state Soon thereafter you will hear 3 beeps signifying that the clientscan now be powered on You might hear other beeps but the 3 beepsare significant indicating that it has fully booted up 3 Tum on clients MDC first for non SW16 Exa SAN switches then the remaining client workstations Step1 SW16 Power on sequence
71. ot the same Press OK and go overstep1 to step4 to change password 4 4 4 Firmware Update Forsome reason users might need to update the firmware of their SW16 Firmware Update isthe function to reach the pumpose Note Before you start to update the firmware of SW16 please power of all of the clients or host that connected to the SW16 There are four stepsto update the firmware of SW16 They are L To click Choose bie e Firmware Update Es Overview Quick Setup Event Management Warning Please make sure the uploaded firmware is newer than current version otherwise the System Management e system may not work properly Network FAW Type System F W Current FAW Version 0 00 15 Time Location H Choose File JNo file chosen Security Control Firmware Update Apply Restart Shutdown SW16 Switch Name SWF16 F W Version 0 00 15 Figure 58 Firmware Update i Selecting fimware file The finmware file isa gz file not txt or others Pie Storage amp Switches User Guide Page 4 13 4 Howto Use Organize v New folder qx e EN ei 3k Favorites Name 3 Date modified Type EE Desktop 3B SWF16_PARTIAL 0 00 15 tar gz 10 24 2012 11 25 WinRAR E Downloads Recent Places NB otherwise the System Mal ag Libraries Network E Documents Time a Music Security Cal E Pictures Firmware Un z Videos Change Mog Restart Ha e Computer
72. quire high bandwidth shared storage 1 1 1 Whatis the ExaSAN Solution Developed by Accusys Inc a worndwide leader in RAID Redundant Anay of Independent Disks storage systems ExaSAN isa family of storage and switch products that take advantage of well known PCle PCI Express technology speeds standards and roadmap The current ExaSAN products employ PCle2 0 protocol that providesa 5 Gb sec per lane transfers With 4 lane QSFP Quad SFP connectors and cables ExaSAN can transfer up to 20 Gb sec using single port QSFP HBA s With a dual port QSFP HBA data transfers up to 40 Gb sec are available to the connected workstation The ExaSAN total solution including its complete line of rack mount systems tower systems PC le switch systems and accessones puts the benefits of shared scalable and high performance storage within easy reach of organizations with limited IT resources and budgets Post production work including non linear editing NLE requires high bandwidth storage to quickly move the volume of data being processed and ExaSAN storage solutions meet those demands The high bandwidth provided by Exa SAN technology allows the client to complete editing tasks in a much shorter time to save time and money Exa SAN storage isa complete solution that includes the PCle RAID system cable and HBA card Figure 1 below depicts the ExaSAN BO8S2 PS system solution architecture in a DAS environment Storage amp Switches User Guide Pa
73. r one set of 4 consecutive LEDs will be constantly lit The second set of 4 consecutive LEDs indicates the type of PCle connection flashing LEDs indicate a PCle Genl connection while steady LEDs indicate a PCle Gen2 connection O BxaSAN r Page 1 15 Cle Storage amp Switches User Guide 1 Introduction Connet to RAID System successful Flashing stand for PCle 1 1 1 5 What Hse You Need Exa SAN software requires suitable hardware and accessones to fully take advantage of this software The following section covers all of the software and hardware which you may need to purchase separately Please inquire with your ExaSAN reseller for more details Note Accusys shall not be liable for products mistakenly purchased and or unsuitable use of ExaSAN items SAN environment The key pumpose ofa SAN Storage Area Network environment is to allow shanng of storage connected to the switch among the vanous clients connected to the switch to take advantage of collaborative workflows and achieve storage purchase efficiencies To set up and manage read wnte access to the shared storage volume and keep track of metadata of what files were wntten where when how much was wniten by who etc ExaSAN s SANit SAN management software along with MDC is required to keep order Please kindly see the below diagram for more detall kel Pile Storage amp Switches User Guide Page 1 16 1 Introduction 1 A12S2 PS 3 ALS 1 A12S2
74. ribute sell publish broadcast or circulate any information contained in the materials to anyone including others in the same company or iG T agree to the terms of this license agreement Accusyus i Ido not agree to the tenne of this license agreement The RAID ArchiGect Figure 27 GUI license page 5 Select the path to install ExaSAN installerpackage and then click NEXT bg PC ie Storage amp Switches User Guide Page 3 9 3 Installation Installation Folder Where would vou like baue AM to be installed The software will be installed in the folder listed below To select a different location either type ina new path or click Change to browse for an existing folder Install Exas AN to C Program FilesViccusys Exas AN Change Space required 10 7 MB Space available on selected dive 30 35 GB Accusyus The RAID Arckeoach Figure 28 GUI destination select page 6 Click NEXTto continue with the Standard installation which will automatic ally install the Dnverand the RAIDGuard X Client Ka Ready to Install Fou are now ready to install Exe AN 3 0 8 The installer now has enough information to metal Exes AN on your computer The following settings will be used Install folder Program Files accusys ExasAN Shortcut folder Accusys Exas AN Please click Net to proceed with the installation Accusys Tha R Figure 29 GUI installation type page 7 Click Finish to
75. rt Before the installer package can be installed on Windows Mac and Linux platforms makes sure you have completed the following e Setup your ExaSAN storage completely Please referto the ExaSAN storages user manual e Installthe MDC and SANt the SAN management software please referto the users manual of GAN If you want to install other SAN management software please refer to its users manual orusers guide e Install the HBA card to your host server Please referto Section 3 1 1 Installing HBA Card e Connect the QSFP cable between Exa SAN storagesand SW16 Please refer to Section 3 1 2 Connecting SW16 to the ExaSAN storages e Connect the QSFP cable between SW16 and the host server Please referto Section 3 1 3 Connecting SW16 to the Host systems e Connect the switch LAN cable and powercord Pleas referto Section 3 1 4 Connecting the switch LAN and powercord C Pie Storage amp Switches User Guide Page 3 7 3 Installation e Poweron the ExaSAN storages SW16 and the host server in the corect sequence Please referto Section 3 2 1 Powering On 3 3 2 Installing the installer package The installer package can be downloaded from the Accusys webste Go to the Accusys support page http www accusys com tw support download html for available downloads Or you can find it from the Exa SAN installation DVD If you need more info ortech support please contact your system integrator of Ex
76. rt information All countnes www accusys com tw Korea http accusys co kr Caution RISK OF EXPLOSION IF BATTERY IS REPLACED BY AN INCORRECT TYPE PAC le Stor Storage amp Switches User Guide Page 6 5
77. s 3 A12S2 S 1 A1252 PS PS 3 A12S2 S 1 A12S2 PS 3 A12S2 S i e l D ee e 4 SSS SS oS SS Dese Key D H i H D e a O kt PCle 2 0 20Gb s Ethernet 10 100 1000Mb s SS 4 e e EEN if A A Swe Ethernet Switch Figure 12 ExaSAN SAN environment Hardware Accusys recommends getting the advice from your reseller of distnbutor regarding setting up the SAN to achieve the objectives you are looking for 1 System computer forMDC metadata controller managing the metadata of the SAN environment We recommend HP or Supemiicro server HP Zsenes Dell workstations or Apple Mac Pro workstations WARNING The MDC isvery important in a SAN configuration If the Metadata stored in the MDC islost ordamaged accessto data stored in SAN storage will be lost 2 System computer for clients running the editing finishing etc applications you will use We recommend HP Zsenes Dell workstations or Apple MacPro workstations 3 Storage for Exa SAN We recommend A12S2 PS for speed capacity scalability and rackmount applications We recommend BO8S2 PS for speed small footpnnt or transportable considerations 4 Ethemet switch and cables An Eemer switch is required to provide a pnvate network for SAN management software managing the SAN configuration Itdoes not need to be connected to an extemal network If your workstation needs the Ethemet connection to an extemal networ
78. s established forthe system and all other components Make certain that the chosen location has adequate ventilation to maintain the necessary temperature range If there are multiple hardware components installed at the chosen location consider additional cooling measures to assure efficient operation of the system and other components Environment parameters a Operating temperature 0 C to 40 C 32 F to 104 F b Non operating temperature 40 C to 70 C 40 F to 158 F cC Operating humidity 5 85 non condensing d Storage humidity 0 95 non condensing 2 5 Security To ensure the secunty of the ExaSAN SW16 make certain that the chosen location meets your secunty requirements Cle Storage amp Switches User Guide Page 2 2 3 Installation 3 Installing the ExaSAN SW16 User Guide 3 Installation 3 Installing the ExaSAN SW16 Follow the stepsin thischapterto prepare your Exa SAN SW16 for installation Below isan outline of the installation steps for you to follow Step 1 Unpacking the switch inspecting the packing list Step 2 Installing disk drives please refer to the A12S2 PS or BO8S2 PS User Manual for instruc tions Step 3 Installing HBA referto the section 3 1 1 Step 4 Connecting SW16 to the Exa SAN storages refer to the section 3 1 2 Step 5 Connecting SW16 to the Host Systems refer to the section 3 1 3 Step 6 Connecting the Switch LAN referto the section 3 1 4 Step 7 Power on sequences
79. s Case Sensitive Drive File System ID Snapshot Ge a 5 Servers E ih ExaS e SD 192168025 a FSClient Console Roc Mount the export path schent Console Root Servers 10 10 55 100 e Eile Action View Favorites Window Help elx gt 20ML B m Console Root Export Path Case Sensitive Drive File System ID Snapshot Ge a Servers TPR EAR Berger 192 168 0 25 When you see Mount Status is Mounted it means the client has mounted to the SW16 successfully Nine PC ie Storage amp Switches User Guide Page 4 35 4 Howto Use Step 7 Finally click the Computer icon on your desk top See client local hard disks and SAN hard disk storage location and capacity status as shown below e 2 sr Computer Organze e Properties System properties Uninstall or change a program Map network drive Open Control Panel Sr Favorites 4 Hard Disk Drives 3 BE Desktop Local Disk C Local Disk D ip Downloads D I Recent Places 4 6 5 3 MAC Client 4 6 5 3 1 Install SANit Clienton Mac Platfom Add each client IP to join the SAN group Before you add a client IP ensure that your IP example 192 168 0 233 can Ping to the SW16 IP example 192 168 0 25 See the steps below SAN D File Systern i wid CO gU TON O Client Management Network Management Beemgsdt ato P asswoni Date and Tine License Chen IP TPS C 192 168 0 215 L eng Management Co I r 1921680222 Chont
80. t the senal number of the SW16 please refer to the following stepsto upgrade more clients supported feature Get signature file or wnte down the senal number of the SW16 Retum the signature file or enal numberto yourvendor e Received official license from yourvendor Import the license to the SW16 i Restart the SW16 and active it If the tnal version wasa success you can obtain an official licensed version of SANit The first step is to obtain a Signature File Steps 1 through 5 will show you how to obtain a Signature File See the steps below Step 1 Select License Network Management Administrator Password Date and Time GC License i E License type Quick Wizard Language Log out License The current license is Trial Version If you want to update the license 1 Click Get signature 2 Send signature file to Accusys 3 Active license by Import button from Accusys Client Management Client Software and Document Downloadation LD Trial Version Trial license days left 20 day s Maximum number of all g platform clients Maximum capacity of file Unlimited systems High Availability Enabled System Status System Logs MDC pattern of providing Configuration File Management services Active Passive Get signature Step 2 Click Get signature and then save Signature File in your desktop Me Pile Storage amp Sw
81. tion 1 4 Your SW16 ata Glance This section helps you get familiar with the physical appearance of your ExaSAN SW16 1 4 1 ExaSAN SW16 1 4 1 1 SW16 Front Panel amp LED Indicators Figure 9 SW16 front view Name coor nmn Hashing Blue indicates the host is booting Solid Blue indicates the subsystem system Power Blue power supplies are working nomally No Light indicates the power is off Hashing Blue indicates the host is accessing Access Status Blue No Light indicates standby orno power Solid Blue indicates the hardware included fan power supply are working nomally Hardware Blue Red Sta tus Solid Red indicatessome hardware failed Please check the switch web GUI for more detailed information S PieStorages switches User Guide Page 1 9 1 Introduction No Light indicates the LED failed or power off Indicates the controller status e Hashing Blue indicates the controller is booting for link Solid Blue indicates the controller is ready for link to a client No light indicates the controller is inactive 1 4 12 BeeperCodes Three short beeps Repeating Temperature Failure Three short beeps Repeatina Note Three short beeps indicate multiple possible faults please check the switch web GUI to Isolate the fault condition e Storage amp Switches User Guide Page 1 10 1 Introduction 1 4 1 3 SW16 Rear Panel 7 Power button 8 Reserve port 6 QSFP client port 3 ethO 4
82. ts ard Type Driver Installed Slot Hardware Accusysntdevice kext RAID Controller Yes Slot 3 8 0 0 ATA NVIDIA GeForce 7300 GT Display Controller Yes Slot 1 Audio Built In Bluetooth Card Reader Diagnostics Disc Burning Ethernet Cards Fibre Channel FireWire CGraphics Displays Hardware RAID Memory Accusysntdevice kext PCI Cards Name pcil4d6 6220 Parallel SCSI Type RAID Controller Power Driver Installed Yes i MSI No Accusysntdevice kext Printers Bue PCI SAS Slot Sot 26800 Serial ATA Vendor ID Oxl4d6 Thunderbolt Device ID Oxb220 USE Subsystem Vendor ID Oxl4d6 8 Subsystem ID Ox6220 Network Revision ID Ox0000 AirPort Link Width x8 Firewall Link Speed 5 0 GT s Locations Modems Volumes WWAN Figure 34 MAC Pro info SIA Gemeng A switches User Guide Page 3 14 3 Installation 3 3 3 2 Confirming the ExaSAN RAID system driver in Windows After installing the Exa SAN RAID system HBA dnveron a Windows based host server confirm the driver hasbeen propery installed Go to Contol Panel gt System Properties gt Hardware gt Device Manager depending on the version of Windows the path may vary If the driver has been corectly installed the HBA is listed with the ACS 6xxxx identifier actual name may vary as Storage Contollers File Action View Help e s m amp di ta Mac_7 PC JE Computer gt a Disk drives b Display adapters gt DVD CD ROM drives D Human Interface Devices 5 Ge
83. uct and company names mentioned herein may be trademarks and orservice marks of their respective owners All contents of this manual are copynghted by Accusys Inc The information contained herein is the exclusive property of Accusys Inc and shall not be copied transfered photocopied translated on paper film electronic media or computer readable form or otherwise reproduced in any way without the express wntten permission of AccusysInc Document version 1 0 Date Published J anuary 2013 Copynght 2012 Accusys Inc All Rights Reserved This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 thisdevice may not cause harmful interference and 2 thisdevice must accept any interference received including interference that may Cause undesired operation Cle Storage amp Switches User Guide Page iii TABLE OF CONTENTS Exa SAN SW16 User Guide TABLE OF CONTENTS Page Vi ii e reg NIS E E TE ii Guide e E UE ii Tadema E iii L Introducing ExaSAN PC1e2 0 Switch ssssssssnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnn 1 1 LI SAEM OV CIC sser a a SEERE EEE 1 1 LLI Wie IS tne EGAN e E elle e E 1 1 1 1 2 What iS the Exa SAN Switch GV Ip 1 3 1 1 3 ExaSAN SAN environment Components ANd AcCcCeseoes EEN 1 3 1 1 3 1 Exa SAN PCle 2 0 SAN witch GI 1 3 LI32 Exe SAN PCS 2 0 SO ie CS css a aeaaeai ienasi 1 3 1 1 3 3 Exa SAN QSFP Host Bus AdapterACGG2200NT
84. unzip the file that you receive from your SANIt provider first SANit_trial_versio n_20days zip Step 3 Click Evaluate See example below Import License File License file SANit_Trial_version_20days Step 4 Click Import License file SANit_Trial_version_20days License type Trial Version Trial license days 20 davis left Maximum number of i 12 all platform clients Maximum capacity of EE file systems Unlimited High Availability Enabled MDC pattern of providing services Active Passive Step 5 See the information shown below Pie Storage amp Switches User Guide Page 4 21 4 Howto Use License The current license is Trial Version If you want to update the license 1 Click Get signature 2 Send signature file to Accusys 3 Active license by Import button from Accusys License type Trial Version Trial license days left 20 day s Maximum number of all platform clients 12 Maimum capacity of file Unlimited systems High Availability Enabled MDC pattern of providing services Active Passive 4 6 1 2 Get Official License for more clients When you received the SW16 from your vendor it should include the official license for 6 clients If you need to extent more clients supported please provide the senal number of the SW16 to your vendor We will come outa official license to fit the senal number of the SW16 If you cannot find ou
85. x_Client File Edit View Terminal Tabs Help root localhost cd root Desktop SANIT Linux Client i root localhost SANIT Linus Client root localhost SANIT Linux Client client installer sh install Checking kernel Version 6 18 128 e15 x 86 64 Checking enfs kmod Version INSTALL Installing AS Li nux 2 6 18 128 e15 x86_64 enfs kmod 2 6 18 128 e15 5 3 3 11753 x86_64 rpm Checking utils Version INSTALL Installing Linus as tools 5 3 3 11660 rhel5 x86_ 64 rpm Client is installed successfully root localhost SANIT Linux Client root localhost SANIT Linux Client root localhost SANIT Linux Client root localhost SANIT Linux Client df Filesystem 1K blocks Used Available Use Mounted on dev sdal 385745432 3873220 361961256 2 3054240 0 3054240 0 dev shm Please enter the GAN configuration menu and go to System Status You can find Mount point See below Forexample if you find the mount point is fsmnt SANit you can type the following command mount tenfs o netdev 192 168 0 25 fsmnt ExaSAN mnt Pile Storage amp Switches User Guide Page 4 46 Network Management Administrator Password Date and Time License Quick Wizard Client Management Client Software and Document Downloadation MAIN TENAN System Logs Configuration File Management CG Se PCle Storage amp Switches System Status Status File system n
86. your client system Note that the PCle slots on some motherboardsare forgraphicscards only Check your motherboard documentation or venfy with the motherboard vendor for compatibility Also note that some PCle x4 or x8 slots only share or run at PCle1 1 speed so please be advised to consult your motherboard documentation to take advantage of ExaSAN speeds ON IT ON For RAID D 1 Forswitch OC Figure 5 ACS 63200NT ZIM HBA card 1 1 3 4 QSFP Quad Small Fonm factor Pluggable PCle Copper or Optical Cables A 2m QSFP Copper Cable is included in your Exa SAN storage system package You can use itto connect it to one of the four storage ports on NI Optional QSFP cables Figure 6 are available at varying lengths in copperoroptical l GEAR UWN 2m QSFP CopperCable black in color 5m QSFP Copper Cable black in color 10m QSFP Optical Cable orange in color 30m QSFP Optical Cable orange in color 50m QSFP Optical Cable orange in color 100m QSFP Optical Cable orange in color Pie Storage amp Switches User Guide Page 1 4 1 Introduction Feste Ni bn D i e Figure 6 QSFP optical cable 1 1 3 5 PowerCord amp Power convertors Two AC Power Cords Figure 7 are included in the SWF16 package We also provide three types of power convertors EK AU EU in addition to the US standard powercord Figure 7 Powercord amp Power converters 1 1 4 Key Features of SW16 1 Hostinterface e

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