Spectra Logic NTIER700 manual Install the Data Drives

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Chapter 2—Installing the nTier700

Install the Data Drives

Warning

Caution

Do not pull more than one blade out of the chassis at a time. Extending multiple blades may cause the nTier700 to tip forward.

Warnung: Ziehen Sie nicht mehr als einen Einschub zu gleicher Zeit aus dem Gehäuse. Das gleichzeitige Ziehen mehrerer Einschübe kann dazu führen, dass das nTier700 nach vorne kippt.

Each box of drives is preconfigured as a RAID 6 for a single blade. Mixing the drives from one box with the drives from another box may destroy the RAID volume.

Each of the nTier700’s data drives is mounted on a drive sled for easy installation. The drive sleds are inserted into individual slots in the blade, as shown in Figure 3. When viewed from the front of the nTier700, the odd-numbered slots (1, 3, 5, 7, 9) are located on the left side of the blade; the even-numbered slots (2, 4, 6, 8, 10) are located on the right side. This numbering scheme is used to identify the drives on the Drive Status screen of the operator panel and in the BlueScale web interface.

Latches between the two rows of drives secure the drives in the blades. Each latch has a label on it that points to the drive that is attached to the latch. When unlocked, the latch extracts the drive from the internal connector so the drive sled can be removed.

 

Drive 1

Drive 3

Drive 5

Drive 7

Drive 9

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Handle

Latch 1

Latch 2

Latch 3

Latch 4

Latch 5

Latch 6

Latch 7

Latch 8

Latch 9

Latch 10

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Drive 2

Drive 4

Drive 6

Drive 8

Drive 10

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Figure 3 Identifying the drive numbers and latches in a blade.

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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 SupportUpdating Firmware Firmware Version RequirementsFirmware Package History 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 BrowsersObtain the Updated Device Driver Windows Operating SystemUpdating Tape Drive Device Drivers 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 BlueScaleInstall Antivirus Software Install Additional Application SoftwareMake the Installation Files Accessible to Windows 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 Using the Blade Operator Panel Using the NTIER700Displaying the Status of Components Moving or Shipping the nTier700 Maintaining the NTIER700Check the Current Firmware Version 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 Appendix A-SERVICE and Support Before Contacting Spectra Logic Technical SupportOpening a Support Ticket Appendix B Specifications RAID Storage SpecificationsParameter Specification ReturnsVolt AC power cord are as follows Power CordsEnable Jumbo Frames for 10 GigE Network Interface Cards Appendix D-TUNING Gigabit Ethernet Network PerformanceChange the MTU Setting for the NIC Card Local Area Connection Properties Decimal Enable Window ScalingTeaming NICs Team Type Description Static LinkAggregation SLA