Spectra Logic NTIER700 manual Features, Overview

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Updates to the User Guide

This section includes updates to the Spectra nTier700 Backup and Archive Appliance User Guide. These updates will be added to the user guide the next time it is revised.

Notes: ƒ The current version of the user guide is entitled Spectra nTier700 Intelligent Secondary Storage Appliance User Guide. The title will be changed the next time the user guide is updated.

ƒAlways make sure that you have the latest version of the documentation for the nTier700 by checking the Spectra Logic web site at www.spectralogic.com/documents.

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Chapter 1—Overview

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Chapter 2—Installing the nTier700

page 30

 

 

Chapter 3—Configuring the nTier700

page 40

 

 

Chapter 8—Maintaining the nTier700

page 54

 

 

Appendix A—Service and Support

page 63

 

 

Appendix B – Specifications

page 64

 

 

Appendix D—Tuning Gigabit Ethernet Network

page 66

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CHAPTER 1—OVERVIEW

The following sections update the information in this chapter.

Features

RAID-protected data disks The nTier700 includes up to six sets of high- performance disk drives mounted in removable enclosures called blades. For security, the blades can be locked to prevent unauthorized removal.

A minimum of one blade must be installed in the nTier700. Each blade contains ten 1 Terabyte (TB) or 2 TB disk drives. The drives in each blade are preconfigured as a single NTFS-formatted RAID 6 NAS volume.

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Contents Spectra nTier700 Copyright Trademarks June Spectra Logic Sales United States and Canada Europe Contacting Spectra LogicContents Updates to the User Guide NTier700 Related PublicationsSpectra nTier File Migrator Microsoft Windows Operating System and SoftwareRegister Your NEW NTIER700 Typographical Conventions User FeedbackRelease Notes 90990019 Firmware Package Information Firmware Package SupportFirmware Package History Updating FirmwareFirmware Version Requirements BlueScale2.8.0.1 Resolved IssuesBlueScale Enhancements and ChangesProblem Workaround Known IssuesAccessories Remote Desktop to display ConnectBackup and Archive Appliance User Guide for BlueScale2.6.0.7 Known IssueBlueScale2.6.0.6 Start Settings Network ConnectionsDescribed 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 IP Addressing Supported BrowsersUpdating Tape Drive Device Drivers Obtain the Updated Device DriverWindows Operating System Select If your organization For this device Uninstall Install the Updated Device DriverRun the following command If you are using Remove Current Drivers or DevicesWorking with the Hardware Components Recycling Your NTIER700 Moving or Shipping the NTIER700Overview FeaturesInstalling the NTIER700 Install in a Restricted Access LocationConnect the Power Cords Unlock the Blades Install the Data Drives in the BladesIdentifying the drive numbers and latches in a blade Install the Data DrivesDrives for a single blade Release the drive sled latch Connectors on the rear panel N+1 power configuration shown Connect the Cables and Power OnGigE Fibre ChannelScsi bus ConnectedNext Steps ƒ Read -Configuring the nTier700 on page 40Configuring the NTIER700 Access the BlueScale Web InterfaceHttps//nnn.nnn.nnn.nnn When using Internet Explorer or Firefox Add Security Exception dialog box, select Get Certificate Release Notes 90990009 Overview Access the Windows DesktopWindows Desktop message Connect and LogWindows Storage Server login Windows Storage Server Remote Desktop Log Off and Return to BlueScaleMake the Installation Files Accessible to Windows Install Antivirus SoftwareInstall Additional Application Software Share the Drive Share a CD or DVD Drive on a Remote ComputerMap 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 Current BlueScale version on the About menu Determine Whether an Update is AvailableThen Download the Updated FirmwareUpdate the Firmware Select Start Update Cancel Choose Continue InstallUpdating Tape Drive Device Drivers Restart the nTier700 Installnonexclusive.exe Opening a Support Ticket Appendix A-SERVICE and SupportBefore Contacting Spectra Logic Technical Support Appendix B Specifications RAID Storage SpecificationsParameter Specification ReturnsVolt AC power cord are as follows Power CordsChange 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 Decimal Enable Window ScalingTeaming NICs Aggregation SLA Team Type DescriptionStatic Link