Spectra Logic NTIER700 manual Copyright Trademarks

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Copyright

Notices

Trademarks

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BlueScale, Spectra, SpectraGuard, TeraPack, and the Spectra Logic logo are registered trademarks. BlueScale Vision, nTier, and RXT are trademarks of Spectra Logic Corporation. All rights reserved worldwide. All other trademarks and registered trademarks are the property of their respective owners.

Part Number 90990019 Revision F

Revision

History

BlueScale Version

Document

Date

Description

 

Revision

 

 

 

2.3.0.2

B

April 2008

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Updated formatting.

 

 

 

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Added information about RMM, power cord

 

 

 

 

specifications

 

 

 

 

2.6.0.6

C

April 2009

User Guide updates, firmware updates, known issues.

 

 

 

 

2.6.0.7

D

May 2009

Firmware updates, add File Migrator install files, resolved

 

 

 

issues

 

 

 

 

2.7.1.7-20100107

E

February 2010

ƒ BlueScale firmware 2.7.1.7 updates and known issues.

 

 

 

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Remove DPM and File Migrator from system disk.

 

 

 

 

2.7.2.5-20100512

F

May 2010

ƒ Implemented fan speed controls to reduce power

 

 

 

 

consumption and operating noise levels.

 

 

 

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Add 2TB drives

 

 

 

 

2.8.0.1-20100615

G

June 2010

ƒ BlueScale firmware 2.8.0.1 updates and known issues.

Note: To make sure you have the release notes for the most current version of the BlueScale firmware, check the Spectra Logic Web site at www.spectralogic.com/documents. The release notes also include updates to the product documentation.

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Release Notes

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Contents Spectra nTier700 Copyright Trademarks June Contacting Spectra Logic Spectra Logic Sales United States and Canada EuropeContents Updates to the User Guide Related Publications NTier700Microsoft Windows Operating System and Software Spectra nTier File MigratorUser Feedback Register Your NEW NTIER700 Typographical ConventionsRelease Notes 90990019 Firmware Package Support Firmware Package InformationFirmware Package History Updating FirmwareFirmware Version Requirements BlueScale Resolved IssuesBlueScale2.8.0.1 Enhancements and ChangesAccessories Remote Desktop to display Known IssuesProblem Workaround ConnectBackup and Archive Appliance User Guide for Known Issue BlueScale2.6.0.7Start Settings Network Connections BlueScale2.6.0.6Described in the nTier File Migrator User Guide Following error, which corresponds to the Remote Accessories Command Prompt Keyboard. For example, after entering the folder Release Notes 90990019 Supported Browsers IP AddressingUpdating Tape Drive Device Drivers Obtain the Updated Device DriverWindows Operating System Select If your organization Run the following command If you are using Install the Updated Device DriverFor this device Uninstall Remove Current Drivers or DevicesWorking with the Hardware Components Moving or Shipping the NTIER700 Recycling Your NTIER700Features OverviewInstall in a Restricted Access Location Installing the NTIER700Connect the Power Cords Install the Data Drives in the Blades Unlock the BladesInstall the Data Drives Identifying the drive numbers and latches in a bladeDrives for a single blade Release the drive sled latch Connect the Cables and Power On Connectors on the rear panel N+1 power configuration shownFibre Channel GigEConnected Scsi busƒ Read -Configuring the nTier700 on page 40 Next StepsAccess the BlueScale Web Interface Configuring the NTIER700Https//nnn.nnn.nnn.nnn When using Internet Explorer or Firefox Add Security Exception dialog box, select Get Certificate Release Notes 90990009 Access the Windows Desktop OverviewConnect and Log Windows Desktop messageWindows Storage Server login Log Off and Return to BlueScale Windows Storage Server Remote DesktopMake the Installation Files Accessible to Windows Install Antivirus SoftwareInstall Additional Application Software Share a CD or DVD Drive on a Remote Computer Share the DriveMap the Shared CD or DVD Drive to a Drive Letter Install the Software Displaying the Status of Components Using the Blade Operator PanelUsing the NTIER700 Check the Current Firmware Version Moving or Shipping the nTier700Maintaining the NTIER700 Determine Whether an Update is Available Current BlueScale version on the About menuDownload the Updated Firmware ThenUpdate the Firmware Select Start Update Choose Continue Install CancelUpdating Tape Drive Device Drivers Restart the nTier700 Installnonexclusive.exe Opening a Support Ticket Appendix A-SERVICE and SupportBefore Contacting Spectra Logic Technical Support Parameter Specification RAID Storage SpecificationsAppendix B Specifications ReturnsPower Cords Volt AC power cord are as followsChange the MTU Setting for the NIC Card Enable Jumbo Frames for 10 GigE Network Interface CardsAppendix D-TUNING Gigabit Ethernet Network Performance Local Area Connection Properties Enable Window Scaling DecimalTeaming NICs Aggregation SLA Team Type DescriptionStatic Link