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MediaVault 4105 User Manual

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Although Ciprico Inc. has attempted to ensure the accuracy of this contents of this User Manual, it is possible that this document may contain technical inaccuracies, or typographical or other errors. Ciprico Inc. assumes no liability for any error in this publication, and for damages, whether direct, indirect, incidental, consequential or otherwise, that may result from such error, including, but not limited to loss of data or profits.

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This User Manual contains information about host adaptors and formatting software that are approved by the companies of manufacture and/or origin. These specially approved host adaptors and formatting software are the only ones approved and recommended for use with the MV 4105.

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Ciprico 4105 Series user manual Recommendations

Contents

Media Vault 4105 Series User ManualCopyright TrademarksChanges Recommendations Contact Information January Document Change HistoryTable of Contents Chapter 5 - Operations Limited Warranty D-2 MediaVault 4105 User Manual Glossary IndexSafety WARNING Do not expose the MV 4105 to any liquids Safety DefinitionsSafety Precautions MV 4105 before attempting any maintenance or cleaningWARNING To avoid a risk of fire and electric shock, make sure that existing wiring is in good condition and that the wire is not undersized. Do not operate the MV 4105 with damaged or substandard wiring TABLE 1-1. Safety Considerations Important Safety ConsiderationsInvisible Laser Radiation Warning Safety Warning LabelLes Considérations importantes de Sûreté Important Safety Considerations French and German LanguagesWichtige Sicherheitsberücksichtigungen Protecting Equipment and Data Backing Up DataElectrostatic Discharge ESD First Aid Electrical Shock Chapter 2 Introduction About the MVWho Should Use This Manual MV 4105 Features About the MVTABLE 2-1. Features of the MV Who Should Use This Manual Inspection Chapter 3 Getting StartedChecking the Package Contents UnpackingUnpacking Checking the Package Contents Inspection Compatible Fibre Channel Host Adaptors Chapter 4 InstallationHardware Installation and Configuration DIAG - Diagnostic PortHardware Installation and Configuration Carrying handlesFIGURE 4-1. MV 4105, Showing Its Carrying Handles Compatible Fibre Channel Host Adaptors TABLE 4-3. Recommended 4Gb Fibre Channel Host AdaptorsTABLE 4-4. Compatible 2 Gb Fibre Channel Host Adaptors Fibre Channel Connections To Install the SFP and Connect the LC Duplex Optical CableFIGURE 4-3. The Tips of the LC Duplex Cable FIGURE 4-4. LC Duplex Cable Being Inserted into the SFP at FC Port Hub Description Daisy ChainingFC Port Hub ConfigurationsFIGURE 4-6. Hub Configuration - No Daisy Chain FC PortFC Port Host Computer MediaVault 4105MediaVault 4105 MediaVault 4105Editing System Requirements DIAG - Diagnostic PortChapter 5 Operations Unit Power-Up SequenceLED Power-On Sequence Audible AlarmOperational Functions The operational functions for the MV 4105 are indicated on TableTABLE 5-1. Operational Functions for the MV FIGURE 5-1. Front Panel Components Power RAID D1 - D5 4Gb 2Gb ServiceComponents Front Panel ComponentsTABLE 5-2. Description of the Front Panel Components MODE SELECT Fan Power Supply ReceptacleHub LEDs FC Port DIAG MODE SET Power On/Off Rear Panel ComponentsTABLE 5-3. Rear Panel Components See “Fibre Channel Connections” in Chapter 4, InstallationLED Power-On Sequence Unit Power-Up SequenceTABLE 5-5. Mode RAID Type Functions Mode RAID Type FunctionsTABLE 5-5. Mode RAID Type Functions Reserved TABLE 5-5. Mode RAID Type FunctionsAppendix A, Specifications, to ensure proper operations Changing the ModeIMPORTANT Consult the “RAID Compatibility” section in Mode Change Procedure Mode Set Button TABLE 5-7. Audible Alarm Beeps and Tone Audible AlarmThe MV 4105 sounds an alarm when there is a problem with a drive Corrective actions should be applied to fix the problemWindows 2000/2003/XP Partitioning/Formatting Chapter 6 ConfigurationFormatting and Partitioning Macintosh with OS 10.4.x Partitioning/FormattingConfiguration Formatting and PartitioningLaunching the Apple Disk Utility Program Macintosh with OS 10.4.x Partitioning/FormattingMediaVault 4105 User Manual Page MediaVault 4105 User Manual Preparing a Single MV 4105 non-stripingNOTE For some versions of Mac OS/X, the screen contains a IMPORTANT Do not choose “Use Current”MediaVault 4105 User Manual Page FIGURE 6-8. Disk Insertion Warning for Unformatted MV 4105 Units Preparing a Pair of MV 4105 Units Striping4. Click on the upper CIPRICO FC-RAID icon MediaVault 4105 User Manual 8. At the “RAID Set Name” field, name the volume MediaVault 4105 User Manual displays icons similar to the ones shown in this example. See Figure Windows 2000/2003/XP Partitioning/Formatting Setup Procedure for Unstriped or Striped VolumesFIGURE 6-15. Initialize and Convert Disk Wizard Screen 4. At the Initialize and Convert Disk Wizard - Select Disks to Initialize screen, make sure the Disk 1 and Disk 2 checkboxes are checked. Click NEXT . See Figure Page MediaVault 4105 User Manual FIGURE 6-19. Computer Management - Disk Management ScreenFIGURE 6-21. New Volume Wizard Screen 9. The New Volume Wizard screen appears. Click NEXT. See FigureProcedure for Unstriped Volumes Only FIGURE 6-22. New Volume Wizard - Select Volume Type ScreenMediaVault 4105 User Manual FIGURE 6-24. New Volume Wizard - Assign Drive Letters or Path Screen FIGURE 6-23. New Volume Wizard - Select Disks ScreenMediaVault 4105 User Manual FIGURE 6-25. New Volume Wizard - Format Volume ScreenPage 6. The Computer Management screen appears. It shows the settings of “New Volume E” for Disk 1. See Figure Procedure for Striped Volumes Only MediaVault 4105 User Manual FIGURE 6-30. New Volume Wizard - Assign Drive Letters or Path Screen MediaVault 4105 User Manual FIGURE 6-31. New Volume Wizard - Format Volume ScreenPage MediaVault 4105 User Manual NOTE Prior to performing step 8, obtain the WinLDM utility from the 12. Reboot the computer 17. The Format E warning dialog box appears. Click OK. See Figure FIGURE 6-36. Format E ScreenFIGURE 6-37. Format E Warning Dialog Box 18. The Computer Management screen appears. Click DISK In this chapter Chapter 7 Problem SolvingProblem Solving Issues & Answers Frequently Asked Questions FAQsTABLE 7-1. Problems, Likely Causes, and Recommended Solutions Problem Solving Issues & AnswersTABLE 7-1. Problems, Likely Causes, and Recommended Solutions Lost Volume Problem SolvingIssue/Problem Recommended SolutionsFrequently Asked Questions FAQs TABLE 7-2. Frequently Asked QuestionsMediaVault 4105 User Manual Problem Solving TABLE 7-2. Frequently Asked QuestionsMediaVault 4105 User Manual TABLE 7-2. Frequently Asked QuestionsRemove the Front Panel Chapter 8 MaintenanceDisk Drive Module Replacement In this chapterPower-Off the Host Computer and MediaVault Unit Disk Drive Module ReplacementRemove the Front Panel Remove the Disk Drive Module For Disk Drive Modules in RAID 0 Mode Install and Rebuild a Disk Drive ModuleFor Disk Drive Modules in RAID 3 Mode 10. Power-up the array 11. Power-up the host computer APPENDIX A Product InformationSpecifications Video Resolution DataTABLE A-1. Specifications for the MV SpecificationsMV4FaRXbbbbcDef Model NumberingVideo Resolution Data TABLE A-2. Video Resolution Data RatesTABLE A-3. Video Resolution vs. Hours per Terabyte RAID Compatibility For Macintosh Operating SystemsTABLE A-4. Compatibility by Mode and Partition TABLE A-5. Compatibility by Mode and Partition For Windows 2000/2003/XP Operating SystemsIndustry Canada Compliance Statement Compliance StatementsAPPENDIX B FCC Compliance StatementFCC Compliance Statement CE-BEFOLGUNGINFORMATIONEN Industry Canada Compliance StatementCE Compliance Information LINFORMATION DE CONFORMITE DE LA CEEuropean Standard EN55022 1998 Class B European Standard EN50081-1 European Union Compliance StatementUpdates Firmware UpdatesAPPENDIX C Firmware Updates APPENDIX D Limited Warranty and Return Parts PolicyLimited Warranty Inspection and Acceptance Disclaimers of Warranty and Limitations of RemedyCustomer Responsibilities for MV 4105 Usage and Damage Advanced Replacement OptionReturn Parts Policy What Items to Return Repaired Parts and Return Shipment How to Return the ProductAPPENDIX E Fabric Switch ZoningFabric Switch Zoning Fabric Switch Zoning TechniquesExample Fabric Switch ZoningFabric Switch Zoning Techniques Background InformationSAN Software Examples ExampleExample Example Example NOTE Three licenses for SAN software are needed, one for each hostCombinations of Hosts, Channels and Arrays MediaVault 4105 User Manual TABLE G-1. Acronyms or Terminology GlossaryAcronym Description TABLE G-1. Acronyms or TerminologyGlossary Acronym orIndex 6-10 6-16 6-27 TSt. Louis Park, MN 55426 USA Ciprico IncPhone 7003 W. Lake Street, Suite