Spectra Logic NTIER700 manual Microsoft Windows Operating System and Software

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Introduction

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Microsoft Windows Operating System and Software

Check the following web sites for information and documentation related to the Microsoft Windows Storage Server 2003 operating system and other Microsoft software used with the nTier700.

ƒThe integrated application server in the nTier700 runs the Windows Storage Server 2003 R2 operating system. You can find information about this operating system on the Microsoft web site at www.microsoft.com/windowsserver2003.

ƒThe nTier700 uses the Microsoft Distributed File System (DFS), a feature of Windows Storage Server 2003, as its replication engine. You can find information about DFS on the Microsoft web site at www.microsoft.com/windowsserver2003/technologies/storage/dfs/ default.mspx.

ƒMicrosoft Data Protection Manager (DPM) is a software option that can be installed and run on the nTier700. You can find information about Microsoft Data Protection Manager (DPM) on the Microsoft web site at www.microsoft.com/dpm.

Note: DPM is no longer available for purchase with the nTier700. It is supported as legacy software only.

Intel Remote Management Module 2

The integrated Intel Remote Management Module 2 (Intel RMM2) provides remote power management so that you can power cycle the nTier700 from a remote host. You can obtain the Intel Remote Management Module 2 User Guide from the Intel web site at www.intel.com/support/motherboards/server/sb/cs-025399.htm.

QLogic Fibre Channel Host Bus Adapter

To configure the option QLogic Fibre Channel Host Bus Adapter, use the QLogic SANsurfer Application for Windows. Search the QLogic web site for additional information about obtaining and using SANsurfer.

Spectra nTier File Migrator

Note: Spectra nTier File Migrator is no longer available for purchase with the nTier700. It is supported as legacy software only.

Spectra nTier File Migrator is a software option that can be installed and run on the nTier700. The following publication related to the Spectra nTier Migrator software are available from the Spectra Logic web site at www.spectralogic.com/documents.

The Spectra nTier File Migrator User Guide provides information on how to install, configure, use, maintain, and troubleshoot the nTier File Migrator software.

Release Notes

90990019

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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 Resolved Issues BlueScale2.8.0.1BlueScale Enhancements and ChangesKnown Issues Problem WorkaroundAccessories Remote Desktop to display 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 Install the Updated Device Driver For this device UninstallRun the following command If you are using 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 RAID Storage Specifications Appendix B SpecificationsParameter Specification 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