ATTO Technology S-Class manual General instructions

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General instructions

1Insert the proper connector into the Host Interface Card in the back of the array. (Refer to

Connecting a Fibre Channel Array on page 11 for Fibre Channel and Connecting a SCSI Array on page 13 for SCSI).

2Connect the cable (Fibre Channel or SCSI) from your host system to the Host Interface Card connector on the back of the array. The cable you use depends upon your application, the environment and distance.

3Make sure the power switches on the power supplies on the rear of the unit are in the stand- by position. Plug in the power cords to the back of the unit, then into an appropriate power source (100-240 VAC). The power source must be connected to a protective earth ground and comply with local electrical codes. Improper grounding may result in an electrical shock or damage to the unit.

4Press the stand-by power switch for each power supply to the ON position. When the green power LED on the back of the unit is lit, the power supply is fully operational and delivering power to the system. The power LED on the front of the array will light once the firmware begins to execute.

When the power is turned on, the LEDs on the front of the array will flash twice. Drives will spin up in groups of three, about every one to two seconds. The individual LEDs will blink. After all available drives have spun up, the individual drive LEDs will stay lit. When all available drives are operational, the ready LED on the top front panel of the management card will remain lit.

5Reboot your computer

6Determine the best configuration for your needs (i.e. JBOD, RAID, etc.) and refer to the rest of this manual for more detailed explanations and configuration information.

Exhibit 3.2-1 Back side of a rack mount Fibre Channel Diamond Storage Array.

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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 E Warranty Viii Appendix D Specifications ViiAtto Technology, Inc PrefacePage Diamond Storage Array Product Overview Diamond Storage Array featuresScsi model Fibre Channel modelDiamond Storage Array Technical Overview Adxt Powers ATA to New LevelsATA Interface Engine AIE The interface to each Physical setup Installation InstructionsSet up the Ethernet connection Connect to EthernetSet up RAID configuration Components Floor modelRack mount Components Spaced rail pairs in some rackmount cabinets Physical Set UpRack mount cabinets with stationary shelf or tray Sliding shelf or tray type systems should neverGeneral instructions Connecting a Fibre Channel Array AutoconfigurationManual configuration Fibre Channel connections To connect a Scsi array Connecting a Scsi ArrayBus speed, MB/sec Bus width Max. bus lengths Max. device BitsScsi connections Physical numbering Determining Drive and Sled DesignationsLogical numbering Numbering conventionsUnique serial number for each LUN ExamplesRAID Level 10 QuickRAID10 The QuickRAID10 RAID Level 5 QuickRAID5 with a fullyCommand Line Interface Accessing the ArrayAtto ExpressNAV RS-232 portSnmp In-band CLI Over the Fibre Channel DetailsInitiator Host Diamond Array Initiator/Host Diamond Storage Array Invalidparameterincdb will be returnedSerial Port Access Serial port access To connect to the Ethernet port Ethernet Access Telnet and Snmp ProtocolsTo use Telnet To use SnmpTraps are generated for the following situations Type SaveConfiguration restart to reboot the arrayBrowser compatibility Atto ExpressNAV Browser-based InterfaceOpening an ExpressNAV session Navigating ExpressNAVInformation Sidebar ExpressNAV Pages Clear Data ConfigurationLogical Units RebuildCommand Line Interface actions and responses Command Line Interface Use and GuidancePage Command Defaults Example Summary of CLI CommandsCommand Defaults Example General Use Commands General CLI commands Ethernet Commands TelnetPassword TelnetTimeoutTelnetUsername Fibre Channel Configuration Commands FcPortList FcPortInfoFcPortName FcWWNameSerialPortBaudRate Serial Port Configuration CommandsSerialPortHandshake SerialPortEchoSerial port CLI commands Diagnostic Commands Temperature SledFaultLEDSMARTData VirtualDriveInfoFcScsiBusyStatus Maintenance CommandsMaxEnclTempAlrm MinEnclTempAlrmMaintenance CLI commands Drive Configuration Commands IdeTransferRate DriveWipeLUNState QuickRAID0RAID5ClearData RestoreModePagesRAID5ClearDataStatus RAIDInterleaveExamples, refer to Information Commands Results on Configuring Drives Jbod Just a Bunch of DisksRAID Level Interleave Hot Spare sledsEnhancing performance Jbod To set up the Jbod configurationJbod Sled-based versus disk-based RAID LevelLUNs virtual drive numbers To remove RAID Level 0 groupsPage Page Type SaveConfiguration To set up RAID Level 1 groupsType SaveConfiguration Storage Management To remove RAID groupsType set QuickRAID 1 To set up RAID Level 1 with Hot Spare sledsConfiguring a fully-populated array To set up RAID Level 5 groupsTo set up one RAID Level 5 group with one Hot Spare sled Type set QuickRAID5 1 Type SaveConfiguration Restart To set up two RAID Level 5 groups with two Hot Spare sledsType set QuickRAID5 2 Type SaveConfiguration Restart LUN Removing RAID groups Type set QuickRAID5 ALL Type SaveConfiguration RestartType set QuickRAID10 0 1 2 To set up RAID Level 10 groupsType set QuickRAID10 1 Type SaveConfiguration Restart To set up RAID Level 10 with Hot Spare sledsRebuilding RAID Configurations To synchronize mirrored drives manually Set AutoRebuild disabled saveconfiguration restartTo change the RAID Interleave parameter RAID Interleave ParametersRAID interleave Hardware Maintenance Maintenance Disk drives Hot Swap Operating InstructionsPower supplies To replace a blower assemblyBlower assemblies Optional Hot Spare Sled Type set QuickRAID1 Type SaveConfiguration RestartVirtual Drive Hot Spare sleds To set up two RAID Level 5 groups with Hot Spare sledsCopying Drives ProcedureCopy drives Updating Firmware Updating firmware using the RS-232 serial portType put ....ima Cd c\diamond\flashSystem Monitoring and Reporting System fault LED and error codes Power supply monitoringNumber of blinks Troubleshooting Windows 2000 special instructions Error messagesCommand Line Interface messages Specific situations and suggestions Type FirmwareRestart If LUNs do not display on the hostDefault Resetting DefaultsFactory Default To return to Default settingsCommand Default Reset if default Reset during Chosen Fibre Channel FeatureDriveInfo sled ID drive ID Appendix B Information Commands ResultsV80DTESC Info allLunInfo LUNInfo LUNVirtualDriveInfo VirtualDriveInfo active planned Virtual Drive IDRadio and television interference Safety compliances EMC specificationsRack mount dimensions Floor mount dimensionsEnvironmental and physical Contact Atto Technology, Inc Manufacturer limited warranty

S-Class specifications

ATTO Technology S-Class is a comprehensive solution designed to optimize storage and networking performance for digital content creation and enterprise environments. This product line specializes in high-performance connectivity, facilitating seamless data transfer and management.

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