ATTO Technology S-Class Installation Instructions, Physical setup, Set up the Ethernet connection

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3.0 Installation Instructions

If you are familiar with the Diamond Storage Array, Fibre Channel, SCSI and RAID configurations, you may set up and configure the Diamond Storage Array using these instructions. Find details, illustrations and other guidance for more involved operations and special cases in the rest of this manual.

CAUTION

Before configuring the Diamond Storage Array, ensure that any computer data to be stored on the array is properly backed up and verified. The operation and storage of computer data on any disk storage array should be accompanied by a regular program of computer data backups and verification for the data stored on such an array.

The Manufacturer is not responsible for the loss of any data stored on the Diamond Storage Array under any circumstances and any special, incidental, or consequential damages that may result thereof.

Three major steps are required to set up the Diamond Storage Array

1Physically set up Diamond Storage Array

2Connect to Ethernet

3Configure the drives

Step 1: physical setup

1Make sure the Diamond Storage Array is mounted properly and has adequate air flow around it.

2Insert the appropriate connector into the interface card in the back of the Diamond Storage Array.

3Connect the Fibre Channel or SCSI cable from your host computer system to the connector. To use ExpressNAV browser-based management interface and configure your Diamond Storage Array, you must connect to the Ethernet port.

4To set up the Ethernet connection: connect a cross-over cable (for a direct connection to a PC) or regular network cable from a network device to the RJ45 Ethernet port on the Ethernet management card on the front of the Diamond Storage Array.

Step 2a: set up the Ethernet connection

The Diamond Storage Array supports service operations over the RS-232 serial port using standard terminal emulation software available with most systems.

1Connect a DB-9 null modem serial cable between the port marked RS-232 on the front of the Diamond Storage Array and the computer’s serial port. The cable must be no longer than three meters.

2Make sure the power switches on the power supplies on the rear of the unit are in the Stand- by position.

3Plug in the power cords to the back of the unit, then into an appropriate power source (100-240 VAC).

4Reboot your host computer system.

5Press the Stand-by power switch for each power supply on the Diamond Storage Array to the ON position.

6Upon successful power up and diagnostics, the unit displays the POST (power up self test) information.

The Diamond is now in Command Line Interface mode. You may modify the setup of the Diamond Storage Array using the CLI (refer to CLI: Interface via ASCII-based Commands on page 27), but the easiest method to configure the array is by using ATTO ExpressNAV software, a graphical user management interface accessed through a standard Internet browser. Refer to ATTO

on page 23.

Step 2b: connect to Ethernet

If the Diamond Storage Array is attached to a DHCP server

1At the Ready prompt after POST (refer to Step 6 above), type set IPDHCP enabled

2Type SaveConfiguration Restart

3At the Ready prompt after POST (see above), type get IPAddress

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Contents Diamond Storage Array Class Page Page Contents In-band CLI Over the Fibre Channel Serial Port Configuration Commands Configuring Drives RAID Interleave Parameters Appendix D Specifications Vii Appendix E Warranty ViiiPreface Atto Technology, IncPage Diamond Storage Array features Diamond Storage Array Product OverviewFibre Channel model Scsi modelAdxt Powers ATA to New Levels Diamond Storage Array Technical OverviewATA Interface Engine AIE The interface to each Installation Instructions Physical setupSet up the Ethernet connection Connect to EthernetSet up RAID configuration Floor model ComponentsRack mount Components Physical Set Up Spaced rail pairs in some rackmount cabinetsRack mount cabinets with stationary shelf or tray Sliding shelf or tray type systems should neverGeneral instructions Autoconfiguration Connecting a Fibre Channel ArrayManual configuration Fibre Channel connections Connecting a Scsi Array To connect a Scsi arrayBus speed, MB/sec Bus width Max. bus lengths Max. device BitsScsi connections Determining Drive and Sled Designations Physical numberingLogical numbering Numbering conventionsExamples Unique serial number for each LUNRAID Level 10 QuickRAID10 The QuickRAID10 RAID Level 5 QuickRAID5 with a fullyAccessing the Array Command Line InterfaceAtto ExpressNAV RS-232 portSnmp Details In-band CLI Over the Fibre ChannelInitiator Host Diamond Array Invalidparameterincdb will be returned Initiator/Host Diamond Storage ArraySerial Port Access Serial port access Ethernet Access Telnet and Snmp Protocols To connect to the Ethernet portTo use Telnet To use SnmpType SaveConfiguration restart to reboot the array Traps are generated for the following situationsAtto ExpressNAV Browser-based Interface Browser compatibilityOpening an ExpressNAV session Navigating ExpressNAVInformation Sidebar ExpressNAV Pages Configuration Clear DataLogical Units RebuildCommand Line Interface Use and Guidance Command Line Interface actions and responsesPage Summary of CLI Commands Command Defaults ExampleCommand Defaults Example General Use Commands General CLI commands Ethernet Commands TelnetTimeout TelnetPasswordTelnetUsername Fibre Channel Configuration Commands FcPortInfo FcPortListFcPortName FcWWNameSerial Port Configuration Commands SerialPortBaudRateSerialPortHandshake SerialPortEchoSerial port CLI commands Diagnostic Commands SledFaultLED TemperatureSMARTData VirtualDriveInfoMaintenance Commands FcScsiBusyStatusMaxEnclTempAlrm MinEnclTempAlrmMaintenance CLI commands Drive Configuration Commands DriveWipe IdeTransferRateLUNState QuickRAID0RestoreModePages RAID5ClearDataRAID5ClearDataStatus RAIDInterleaveExamples, refer to Information Commands Results on Jbod Just a Bunch of Disks Configuring DrivesRAID Level Hot Spare sleds InterleaveEnhancing performance To set up the Jbod configuration JbodJbod RAID Level Sled-based versus disk-basedTo remove RAID Level 0 groups LUNs virtual drive numbersPage Page To set up RAID Level 1 groups Type SaveConfigurationType SaveConfiguration Storage Management To remove RAID groupsTo set up RAID Level 1 with Hot Spare sleds Type set QuickRAID 1To set up RAID Level 5 groups Configuring a fully-populated arrayTo set up one RAID Level 5 group with one Hot Spare sled To set up two RAID Level 5 groups with two Hot Spare sleds Type set QuickRAID5 1 Type SaveConfiguration RestartType set QuickRAID5 2 Type SaveConfiguration Restart LUN Type set QuickRAID5 ALL Type SaveConfiguration Restart Removing RAID groupsTo set up RAID Level 10 groups Type set QuickRAID10 0 1 2To set up RAID Level 10 with Hot Spare sleds Type set QuickRAID10 1 Type SaveConfiguration RestartRebuilding RAID Configurations Set AutoRebuild disabled saveconfiguration restart To synchronize mirrored drives manuallyRAID Interleave Parameters To change the RAID Interleave parameterRAID interleave Hardware Maintenance Maintenance Hot Swap Operating Instructions Disk drivesTo replace a blower assembly Power suppliesBlower assemblies Type set QuickRAID1 Type SaveConfiguration Restart Optional Hot Spare SledTo set up two RAID Level 5 groups with Hot Spare sleds Virtual Drive Hot Spare sledsProcedure Copying DrivesCopy drives Updating firmware using the RS-232 serial port Updating FirmwareCd c\diamond\flash Type put ....imaSystem Monitoring and Reporting Power supply monitoring System fault LED and error codesNumber of blinks Windows 2000 special instructions Error messages TroubleshootingCommand Line Interface messages Specific situations and suggestions If LUNs do not display on the host Type FirmwareRestartResetting Defaults DefaultFactory Default To return to Default settingsCommand Default Reset if default Reset during Chosen Feature Fibre ChannelAppendix B Information Commands Results DriveInfo sled ID drive IDInfo all V80DTESCLUNInfo LUN LunInfoVirtualDriveInfo active planned Virtual Drive ID VirtualDriveInfoSafety compliances EMC specifications Radio and television interferenceFloor mount dimensions Rack mount dimensionsEnvironmental and physical Manufacturer limited warranty Contact Atto Technology, Inc

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