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7.Wait for the system to complete its power-on sequence. During the power-on sequence, the nTier700 initializes all of its installed components and starts the BlueScale web server.

Notes: It can take up to ten minutes for the nTier700 to boot up for the first time as it automatically starts the operating system, loads software, and attempts to acquire an IP address.

The fans in the nTier700 produce a loud, high-pitched whine. This sound is normal.

8.If desired, configure a fixed IP address for Ethernet port 1 as described in the Spectra nTier700 Backup and Archive Appliance User Guide.

Next Steps

Your nTier700 hardware is now installed. For information about the BlueScale web interface and how to use it to configure the nTier700, read the following:

Read Chapter 3—Configuring the nTier700 on page 40 and

“Chapter 3 – Configuring the nTier500” in the Spectra nTier700 Backup and Archive Appliance User Guide to learn how to configure the nTier700 for operation in your environment. This chapter also describes the BlueScale web interface and how to access the Windows operating system to install anti-virus and other application software on the system.

Configure the network connections to the nTier700.

The Fibre Channel HBA uses soft addressing. By default, both ports on the Fibre Channel HBA are set to initiator mode, meaning that they send commands and data to another physical device (for example, a tape library or tape drive) and receive status information from that device.

When connecting a backup server to the nTier700, the port you use on the Fibre Channel HBA must be set to target mode. Use the QLogic SANsurfer Application for Windows to configure the Fibre Channel HBA.

By default, the optional 10 GigE NIC card uses DHCP addressing. Select Configuration > Network in the BlueScale web interface to change the IP addresses as required for your environment.

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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 Enhancements and Changes Resolved IssuesBlueScale2.8.0.1 BlueScaleConnect Known IssuesProblem Workaround Accessories Remote Desktop to displayBackup 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 Remove Current Drivers or Devices Install the Updated Device DriverFor this device Uninstall Run the following command If you are usingWorking 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 Returns RAID Storage SpecificationsAppendix B Specifications Parameter SpecificationVolt 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