ExaSAN SW08-Q4 Manuel utilisateur

Includes setup information for :

Hardware set up: SW08-Q4 PCIe Switch connection with A12S2-PS RAID system and clients using QFSP

cables and HBAs. Also includes software installation and setup information for ExaSAN SANit software.

2012, V.1.0

June, 2012 V.1.0

User Guide

SW08-Q4

PCIe Switch

ExaSAN SW08-Q4 PCIe Switch User Guide

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Page#

1. Hardware Installation...................................................................................................................................1

1.1 Checking the Equipment You’ll Need .....................................................................................3

1.2 Understanding the Installation Steps..........................................................................................6

1.3 Setting up the Hardware..................................................................................................................6

1.4 Connecting to a Power Source and Powering On...........................................................9

2. Software Installation and Configuration..........................................................................................11

2.1 ExaSAN Setup & RAID GuardX RAID Configuration.........................................................12

2.2 Verify Accessible LUNs ...................................................................................................................17

3. SANit Setup.....................................................................................................................................................19

3.1 SAN Management software Installation................................................................................20

3.2 Connecting the Private LAN.......................................................................................................20

3.3 SANit Configuration..........................................................................................................................21

4. Technical Support.......................................................................................................................................39

4.1 The System Log ..................................................................................................................................40

4.2 Contact Us ...........................................................................................................................................40

4.3 Our Website.........................................................................................................................................40

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User Guide

Hardware

Installation

User Guide

1.Hardware Installation

Congratulations on your purchase of the “Accusys ExaSAN SW08-Q4 Solution” SAN (Storage Area Network)

system solution. This User Guide gives you step-by-step setup instructions of a basic system conguration. Our

sample conguration consists of one RAID 12-bay disk system, one SW08-Q4 switch. Figure 1 below depicts our

sample ExaSAN Solution setup.

FIGURE 1. Sample ExaSAN Solution Architecture

Although it is not practical to cover all possible scenarios in this guide, most variations of the system conguration

can be derived from this sample. If your particular installation encounters a problem that is beyond the scope of

this guide, please contact our technical support staff for assistance.

( User requires a system with DDR2 2GB.)

SW08-Q4

Switch

MDC server

Client (up to 7)

A12S2-PS

RAID Controller

(up to 4)

ConnectionLink

QSFP link (A12S2-PS to SW08-Q4)

QSFP link (SW08-Q4 to Client)

Internet

1.1 Checking the Equipment You’ll Need

The list below consists of all the equipment you’ll need to set up the ExaSAN Compact Solution.

Verify that you have all the required system components before beginning hardware installation.

(For details, see the A12S2-PS RAID User Manual)

1. ExaSAN PCIe A12S2-PS RAID disk system, one unit (purchased separately).

2. ExaSAN PCIe Switch SW08-Q4, one unit.

3. ExaSAN PCIe Switch Host Bus Adapters, one for each supported workgroup client system (purchased

separately).

4. QSFP PCIe copper or optical cables for connecting the switch to the workgroup client systems, one for each

client system.

5. Power cords, one for the RAID system and another for the switch.

6. CAT-5 cable for the LAN port of the switch, one unit. (For RAID GuardX Congurtion to upgrade rmware.)

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Package Item Image Item description

1 SW08-Q4 package

PCIe 8-port switch,

supports up to 8 host

systems and PCIe 2.0

RAID systems

Power cord for the

SW08-Q4 switch

CAT-5 cable for the

LAN port of SW08-Q4

switch(RAID Guard X

congration)

2QSFP copper or

optical cable

(Option)20Gb QSFP copper

(2M, 5M) or optical cable

(10M, 30M, 50M, 100M),

connects SW08-Q4 switch

to QSFP HBA on host

3 QSFP HBA

(Option)20Gb QSFP Host

Bus Adapter, supports PCIe

2.0 slot

4A12S2-PS package

A12S2-PS 20Gb PCIe 2.0

12-bay RAID system,

supports SATA and

SAS drives

Power cord for A12S2-PS

RAID system

2M 20Gb QSFP cable,

connect A12S2-PS

RAID system to the

SW08-Q4 Switch

Note: User Guide, and CD (containing the A12S2-PS User Manual) are also included in the SW08-Q4 package.

(...continued from page 3)

7. Ethernet switch and CAT-5 patch cables for the private Ethernet network of your SAN, one switch and one cable

for each host system

8. SAN management software (SANit).

9. 12 SAS (Serial Attached SCSI) or SATA (Serial Advanced Technology Attachment) HDD’s for the A12S2-PS

RAID disk system (note that Enterprise HDD is recommended)

1.2 Understanding the Installation Steps

Below is an outline of the installation steps for you to follow.

Step 1 Unpacking the switch, inspecting the packing list

Step 2 Installing Disk Drives, refer to the A12S2-PS User Manual for instructions

Step 3 Installing HBA

Step 4 Connecting Switch to the RAID Disk System

Step 5 Connecting Switch to the Host Systems

Step 6 Connecting the Switch LAN

Step 7 Power-on sequence

Step 8 Create Array for SAN Conguration

Step 9 SAN Software Installation

Step 10 SAN Conguration

1.3 Setting up the Hardware

1.3.1 Installing the HBA

Before the ExaSAN Compact Solution components are ready to be connected and powered on, you must install

one HBA in each workgroup client system. The HBA is compatible with PCIe x4, x8, and x16 slots. If a choice is

given, use the fastest PCIe slot available. Although the HBA is compatible with both PCIe 1.1 and 2.0 standards,

only PCIe 2.0 is recommended for best performance.

Follow these steps to install the card in each host system:

1. Hold the HBA with mounting plate facing your left.

Locate the “mode” jumper switch on the north edge at

center-right, as shown and labeled below.

2. This HBA card can be used both in DAS and SAN

applications, whether or not the HBA card was just

purchased or originally used in storage. In this case,

the HBA card is used for connecting the Compact

Switch. Please make sure the switch button is toward

the “1” position, as shown below.

3. Position the connector of the card over the slot, insert

the connector into the slot, press gently but rmly until

it is securely seated.

4. Secure the metal bracket of the card to the system

case with a screw.

5. Replace the outer casing cover.

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6. Install the HBA device driver

a. Insert the Installation CD

b. Launch the Installation Package

c. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the driver installation

1.3.2 Connecting the Switch to the RAID System

Use the procedures below to connect the SW08-Q4 Switch to the A12S2-PS RAID system.

Note: The top two rows of ports in the rear panel of the SW08-Q4 Switch has eight (8) QSFP ports available

for connectivity of up to eight clients. The bottom row of four (4) QSFP ports are for connectivity of up to four

A12S2-PS RAID units.

1. Connect your RAID storage unit to the ExaSAN SW08-Q4 Switch with

an QSFP cable. Insert one end of the PCIe cable into the PCIe port on

the back of the RAID system. Your cable connector is securely plugged

when you hear a "click". If you need to unplug the cable, pull the ring on

the connector rmly until it is detached from the port.

2. Insert the other end of the cable into one of the three storage module

ports on the rear panel of the ExaSAN switch.

3. Plug a power cord into the AC power-in port in the storage unit; do not

turn power on yet.

User Guide

Warning:

Follow the power-on sequence shown in 1.4

Connecting to a Power Source and Powering ON.

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