Preface, Disclaimer | ATTO Technology VT-Class manual

Preface

This guide will take the technology-savvy user through the installation and maintenance of the Diamond Storage Array-VT.

The Diamond-VT was designed to meet your need for large amounts of easily accessible storage using proprietary Aggregated Data Transfer Technology (ADXTJ) to merge the power of multiple, high performance ATA disk drives with the sustained data transfer rates required by sophisticated computer users.

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Disclaimer

Although reasonable efforts have been made to assure the accuracy of the information contained herein, this publication could include technical inaccuracies or typographical errors. Manufacturer expressly disclaims liability for any error in this information and for damages, whether direct, indirect, special, exemplary, consequential or otherwise, that may result from such error including but not limited to loss of profits resulting from the use or misuse of the manual or information contained therein (even if Manufacturer has been advised of the possibility of such damages). Any questions or comments regarding this document or its contents should be addressed to Manufacturer.

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Contents

Diamond Storage Array VT-Class Page Page Contents Atto ExpressNAV Browser-based Interface ExpressNAV Pages Maintenance Services Commands Fibre Channel Configuration CommandsSerial Port Configuration Commands Diagnostic Commands Drive Management Commands ECC Resetting Defaults Configuring the Diamond-VTDiagnostics, Upgrade and Maintenance Troubleshooting Virtual Tape Appendix F Product Safety Xiii Appendix D Sample Zoning Command SequencesAppendix E Specifications Xii Appendix G Part numbers Xiv Appendix H Warranty Disclaimer PrefaceAtto Technology, Inc Page Diamond-VT features Diamond Storage Array-VT Product Overview Fibre Channel model Scsi model Ethernet Diamond-VT Technical OverviewRS-232 400MB/sec Adxt Powers ATA to New Levels ATA Interface Engine AIE The interface to each Set up the Ethernet connection Installation InstructionsPhysical setup Connect to Ethernet Connect to Ethernet, on page 5, follow Set up Virtual Tape configurationConfiguration examples RAID Level 10 with Hot Spare sleds Diamond-VT Components Floor model Rack mount model Floor Model Diamond-VT Physical SetupRack Mount Physical setup Autoconfiguration Connecting a Fibre Channel ArrayManual configuration Fibre Channel connections Bus speed, MB/sec Bus width Max. bus lengths Max. device Connecting a Scsi ArrayTo connect the Scsi Diamond-VT Bits Scsi connections Atto ExpressNAV Accessing the Diamond-VTCommand Line Interface RS-232 port Snmp Details In-band CLI Over Fibre ChannelInitiator Host Diamond-VT Initiator/Host Diamond-VT Serial Port Access Serial port access To use Telnet Ethernet Access Telnet and Snmp ProtocolsTo connect to the Ethernet port To use Snmp Traps are generated for the following situations Navigating ExpressNAV Atto ExpressNAV Browser-based InterfaceBrowser compatibility Reset button Parameter name Submit button ExpressNAV Pages Logical Units Tape VolumesConfiguration Partitions SaveConfiguration command CLI Interface via ASCII-based CommandsReady Return type/mode Return format/content Hostname Summary of CLI Commands Command Defaults Example CLI index Zoneaddhost zone1 General Use Commands Ethernet Commands TelnetTimeout SNMPUpdatesTelnetPassword SNMPTraps Fibre Channel Configuration Commands FcScsiBusyStatus FcPortListFcPortName FcWWName SerialPortHandshake Serial Port Configuration CommandsSerialPortBaudRate SerialPortEcho Maintenance Services Commands Diagnostic Commands TapeVolumeInfo PowerAudibleAlarmSledFaultLED RAID5ClearDataStatus Drive Management Commands IdeTransferRate DriveWipeLUNState IdeWriteCache RAIDHaltRebuild RAID5ClearDataRAIDInterleave RAIDManualRebuild RebuildPriority RestoreModePagesTapeVolumeBlockSize TapeWriteProtect ZoneDelete ZoneClearAllZoneCreate ZoneRemoveDevice CLI configure drives RAID Level Configuring the Diamond-VTVirtual Tape Volumes Hot Spare sleds Interleave Enhancing performance Virtual Tape To set up RAID Level 10 with Hot Spare sleds Optional Hot Spare Sled Principles of Zoning Planned configuration is a work-in-processZones Device portion defines the LUNs Status and Sense Data Factors to considerType ZoneInfo To remove zones Configuring ZoningTo create a zone To change current zones Errors Zone definition tables The Zone commands Updating firmware via the RS-232 serial port Updating FirmwareUpdating firmware via the optional Ethernet card Cd c\diamond\flash Type put ....ima RS-232 Monitoring Port and CLI One tool to Diagnostics, Upgrade and MaintenancePower On Self Test Post Each time Ethernet Monitoring Port and CLI If the optional System Fault LED and Error Codes If a serious Power Supply Monitoring The Diamond-VT25C 32C 35C 40C Disk Drive Activity and Disk Fault LEDs Each Monitoring, reporting Command Line Interface messages TroubleshootingWindows 2000 special instructions Error Messages Specific situations and suggestions If you cannot read or write to the Diamond-VT If a power supply failsIf you can’t access the Diamond-VT CLI via Ethernet Type FirmwareRestart in CLI Default Resetting DefaultsFactory Default Return to Default settings Command Default Rebuilding RAID Level 5 and 10 Configurations To synchronize mirrored drives manually Hardware Maintenance Hardware maintenance Hot Swap Operating Instructions Disk Drives To replace a blower assembly Power SuppliesBlower Assemblies SAN technology Appendix a GlossaryFibre Channel technology Scsi protocol Appendix Appendix B ATA Disk Technology FeatureFibre Channel Appendix C LunInfo for a Jbod setup LunInfo PartitionInfo active 59 TapeVolumeInfo ZoneInfo Viii Simple configuration Appendix D Sample Zoning Command SequencesFirst time configuration after download Symmetric Model ZoneAddPort zone1 ZoneCreate zone2 Asymmetric ModelZoneClearAll ZoneCreate zone1 ZoneAddPort zone2 ZoneCreate zone3 Combined Symmetric/Asymmetric Model Floor Mount Dimensions Appendix E SpecificationsRack Mount Dimensions Environmental and physical EMC specifications Appendix F Product SafetySafety compliances Radio and television interference Appendix G Part numbers Description All models Manufacturer limited warranty Appendix H WarrantyContact Atto Technology, Inc