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StorTrends® 3200 Set Up Guide (StorTrends iTX version 2.7)

MAN-3200-SG 06/21/07

Thank You

Thank you for purchasing the StorTrends® 3200 storage appliance. Please take a few minutes to review this set up guide before beginning the installation process. If you require a further explanation of any item covered in this guide, please refer to the installation instructions on your CD.

This manual is written for the end-user to get up and running with the unit as quickly as possible. Installation and maintenance should be performed by experienced technicians only.

Hardware Installation

This section provides a quick setup checklist to get your StorTrends® 3200 Storage Appliance up and running. Following the steps in the order given should enable you to have the system operational within a minimal amount of time.

Note: Follow the steps in the order given to complete the installation process in a minimal amount of time. Read this section in its entirety before you begin the installation procedure outlined in this section.

Unpack the StorTrends® 3200 Storage Appliance

You should inspect the box the StorTrends® 3200 Storage Appliance was shipped in and note if it was damaged in any way. If the server itself shows damage, you should file a damage claim with the carrier who delivered it.

Decide on a suitable location for the rack unit that will hold the StorTrends® 3200 Storage Appliance. It should be situated in a clean, dust-free area that is well ventilated. Avoid areas where heat, electrical noise and electromagnetic fields are generated. You will also need it placed near a grounded power outlet. Read the Rack and Server Precautions in the next section.

StorTrends® 3200 Set Up Guide (StorTrends iTX version 2.7)

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Contents Unpack the StorTrends 3200 Storage Appliance Thank YouChoosing a Setup Location Preparing for SetupGeneral Safety Precautions General Safety PrecautionsRack Mounting Considerations Installing the System into a RackInner Rack Rails To install the rack rails Installing the Inner Rack RailsTo install the Outer Rack Rails Installing the Chassis into the Server Rack Outer Rack RailsSteps Description Step Description Completing the Hardware InstallationStep Description Step Two Get the IP address Step One Power your system onStep Four Logging on to the StorTrends Storage Appliance PasswordUsing the Quick and Easy Setup Wizard Step One Quick and Easy Wizard Step Two RAID Level Step Three SAN or NAS or Both Step Four Allocating Space Step Five Summary View StorTrends 3200 Set Up Guide StorTrends iTX version Step Six All Done No Errors Step One Advanced Wizard Using the Advanced Setup WizardStep Two Create a New Storage Pool Select the Disks Step Three Select PoolSet the RAID Levels Type in a Storage Pool Name Type in your Storage Pool’s nameStorTrends 3200 Set Up Guide StorTrends iTX version 2.7 Step Four Configure SAN Volume Enter Volume Size Enter Volume NameSelect Thin or Exact Provisioning Create Target and Target Name Select SAN as the Dialect TypeStep Five Configure NAS Volume Enter Volume Name Create Share and Share Name Select NAS as the Dialect TypeStep Six Summary View and Status Step Seven All Done No Errors
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