Spectra Logic NTIER700 manual Contents

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	Contents
Introduction	7
RELATED PUBLICATIONS	. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
USER FEEDBACK	. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
REGISTER YOUR NEW NTIER700	. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
TYPOGRAPHICAL CONVENTIONS	. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
nTier700 BlueScale Firmware	11
FIRMWARE PACKAGE INFORMATION	. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Firmware Package Support	. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Updating Firmware	. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Firmware Version Requirements	. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
FIRMWARE PACKAGE HISTORY	. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
BlueScale2.8.0.1	. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
BlueScale 2.7.2.5	. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
BlueScale 2.7.1.7	. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
BlueScale2.6.0.7	. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
BlueScale2.6.0.6	. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
BlueScale 2.3.0.2-20080421	. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Important Information	23
SUPPORTED BROWSERS	. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
IP ADDRESSING	. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
WINDOWS OPERATING SYSTEM	. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
UPDATING TAPE DRIVE DEVICE DRIVERS	. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
WORKING WITH THE HARDWARE COMPONENTS	. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
MOVING OR SHIPPING THE NTIER700	. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
RECYCLING YOUR NTIER700	. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

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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