APC iSCSI SATA II Packaging, Shipment and Delivery, Unpacking the Subsystem

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Chapter 2 Getting Started

2.1Packaging, Shipment and Delivery

Before removing the subsystem from the shipping carton, you should visually inspect the physical condition of the shipping carton.

Unpack the subsystem and verify that the contents of the shipping carton are all there and in good condition.

Exterior damage to the shipping carton may indicate that the contents of the carton are damaged.

If any damage is found, do not remove the components; contact the dealer where you purchased the subsystem for further instructions.

2.2Unpacking the Subsystem

The package contains the following items:

•iSCSI RAID subsystem unit

•One power cord

•Three Ethernet LAN cables

•One RS232 null modem cable (phone jack to DB9)

•One UPS cable (phone jack to DB9)

•Installation Reference Guide

•Spare screws, etc.

If any of these items are missing or damaged, please contact your dealer or sales representative for assistance.

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Contents ISCSI Sata II RAID Subsystem Table of Contents Advanced Operation Introduction Key Features Technical Specifications RAID row TerminologyWidth CopyISNS Internet Storage Name Service Scsi Accessed Fault- Tolerant EnclosuresScsi Enclosure Services Mechanism to control access to an iSCSI storage system overRAID Concepts RAID FundamentalsDisk Striping Definition of RAID Levels Page Summary RAID Level Description Min. Drives RAID ManagementRAM Volume Relationship DiagramUnpacking the Subsystem Packaging, Shipment and DeliveryParts Function HDD Status IndicatorIdentifying Parts of the iSCSI RAID Subsystem Front ViewEnvironment Status LEDs LCD Display Panel LCD Control Module LCMRear View Powering On Connecting the iSCSI RAID Subsystem to Your NetworkCarrier Open Button Installing Hard DrivesHBA IP SAN ISCSI IntroductionWeb GUI Management MethodsConsole Serial Port Remote Control Secure ShellLCD Control Module LCM EnclosureRAID System Buzzer Mail setting Æ Mail SettingISCSI RAID Subsystem GUI Hierarchy Sure to logout? LoginReboot and Æ Reboot / Shutdown ShutdownLanguage Status IndicatorsQuick Install System Configuration System Setting IP Address Login Setting Mail Setting Net-SNMPhttp//net-snmp.sourceforge.net Notification SettingPage Entity Property ISCSI ConfigMTU / Jumbo frame IP settingsDefault gateway 2 NICNode Session Chap Account Volume Configuration Volume Create Wizard Page Physical Disk It’s done. View the Physical disk PD operations description Vendor Serial Type Write cache StandbyIt’s done. View the RAID group RAID GroupStatus Health RG column description Name TotalGB FreeGBShow RAID group detail information It’s done. View the Virtual disk VD column description Virtual DiskRight Priority Bg rate Status Health RAID #LUN RG name Page Logical Unit Select / Volume configuration / RAID group Example¾ Example Select / Volume configuration / Virtual disk Attach LUN to VD There are 2 methods to attach LUN to VD / Volume configuration / Logical unit Select / Volume configuration / Physical diskHave an error when deleting this RG Enclosure Management SES Configuration Hardware Monitor Hard Drive S.M.A.R.T. Function 4 UPS UPS Type Shutdown Battery Level Shutdown Delay sSystem Information System MaintenanceReset to Default UpgradeConfig Import & Export Event Log Logout Reboot and ShutdownRebuild Advanced OperationRAID 0+1 Way mirrorRG Migration Page VD Extension Support Microsoft Mpio and MC/S Disk RoamingSoftware/Release Number Certification ListVendor Model ISCSI Initiator SoftwareISCSI HBA card Vendor Model GbE Switch Vendor ModelHard drive Vendor Model š EMS events Level Type Description Event NotificationsPD events Level Type Description HW events Level Type Descriptionš LVM3 events Level Type Description š RMS events Level Type DescriptionVD migration VD name completes migration Finished š Battery backup events Level Type Description š iSCSI events Level Type Descriptionš Jbod events Level Type Description š System maintenance events Level Type Description Known IssuesClick Discovery Microsoft iSCSI InitiatorClick Targets Page Click Details Introduction Installation Steps for Large Volume Over 2TBPage Page Mpio and MC/S Setup Instructions System information ISCSI RAID Subsystem Enable Enable multi-path checkbox. Then click Advanced…Click Mpio tab, select Load Balance Policy to Round Robin Choose Round Robin in Load Balance Policy