Media Vault 4105 Series
User Manual
Copyright
Trademarks
Changes
Recommendations
Contact Information
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Table of Contents
Chapter 5 - Operations
Limited Warranty D-2
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Glossary Index
Safety
Safety Precautions
Safety Definitions
MV 4105 before attempting any maintenance or cleaning
WARNING Do not expose the MV 4105 to any liquids
WARNING 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 Considerations
Invisible Laser Radiation Warning
Safety Warning Label
Les Considérations importantes de Sûreté
Important Safety Considerations French and German Languages
Wichtige Sicherheitsberücksichtigungen
Protecting Equipment and Data
Backing Up Data
Electrostatic Discharge ESD
First Aid Electrical Shock
Chapter 2 Introduction
About the MV
Who Should Use This Manual
MV 4105 Features
About the MV
TABLE 2-1. Features of the MV
Who Should Use This Manual
Checking the Package Contents
Chapter 3 Getting Started
Unpacking
Inspection
Unpacking
Checking the Package Contents
Inspection
Hardware Installation and Configuration
Chapter 4 Installation
DIAG - Diagnostic Port
Compatible Fibre Channel Host Adaptors
Hardware Installation and Configuration
Carrying handles
FIGURE 4-1. MV 4105, Showing Its Carrying Handles
Compatible Fibre Channel Host Adaptors
TABLE 4-3. Recommended 4Gb Fibre Channel Host Adaptors
TABLE 4-4. Compatible 2 Gb Fibre Channel Host Adaptors
Fibre Channel Connections
To Install the SFP and Connect the LC Duplex Optical Cable
FIGURE 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 Chaining
FIGURE 4-6. Hub Configuration - No Daisy Chain
Hub Configurations
FC Port
FC Port
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FC Port
Editing System Requirements
DIAG - Diagnostic Port
LED Power-On Sequence
Unit Power-Up Sequence
Audible Alarm
Chapter 5 Operations
Operational Functions
The operational functions for the MV 4105 are indicated on Table
TABLE 5-1. Operational Functions for the MV
Components
Power RAID D1 - D5 4Gb 2Gb Service
Front Panel Components
FIGURE 5-1. Front Panel Components
TABLE 5-2. Description of the Front Panel Components
Hub LEDs FC Port DIAG MODE SET Power On/Off
Fan Power Supply Receptacle
Rear Panel Components
MODE SELECT
TABLE 5-3. Rear Panel Components
See “Fibre Channel Connections” in Chapter 4, Installation
LED Power-On Sequence
Unit Power-Up Sequence
TABLE 5-5. Mode RAID Type Functions
Mode RAID Type Functions
TABLE 5-5. Mode RAID Type Functions
Reserved
TABLE 5-5. Mode RAID Type Functions
Appendix A, Specifications, to ensure proper operations
Changing the Mode
IMPORTANT Consult the “RAID Compatibility” section in
Mode Change Procedure
Mode Set Button
The MV 4105 sounds an alarm when there is a problem with a drive
Audible Alarm
Corrective actions should be applied to fix the problem
TABLE 5-7. Audible Alarm Beeps and Tone
Formatting and Partitioning
Chapter 6 Configuration
Macintosh with OS 10.4.x Partitioning/Formatting
Windows 2000/2003/XP Partitioning/Formatting
Configuration
Formatting and Partitioning
Launching the Apple Disk Utility Program
Macintosh with OS 10.4.x Partitioning/Formatting
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Preparing a Single MV 4105 non-striping
NOTE For some versions of Mac OS/X, the screen contains a
IMPORTANT Do not choose “Use Current”
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FIGURE 6-8. Disk Insertion Warning for Unformatted MV 4105 Units
Preparing a Pair of MV 4105 Units Striping
4. Click on the upper CIPRICO FC-RAID icon
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8. At the “RAID Set Name” field, name the volume
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displays icons similar to the ones shown in this example. See Figure
Windows 2000/2003/XP Partitioning/Formatting
Setup Procedure for Unstriped or Striped Volumes
FIGURE 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
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FIGURE 6-19. Computer Management - Disk Management Screen
FIGURE 6-21. New Volume Wizard Screen
9. The New Volume Wizard screen appears. Click NEXT. See Figure
Procedure for Unstriped Volumes Only
FIGURE 6-22. New Volume Wizard - Select Volume Type Screen
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FIGURE 6-24. New Volume Wizard - Assign Drive Letters or Path Screen
FIGURE 6-23. New Volume Wizard - Select Disks Screen
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FIGURE 6-25. New Volume Wizard - Format Volume Screen
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6. The Computer Management screen appears. It shows the settings of “New Volume E” for Disk 1. See Figure
Procedure for Striped Volumes Only
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FIGURE 6-30. New Volume Wizard - Assign Drive Letters or Path Screen
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FIGURE 6-31. New Volume Wizard - Format Volume Screen
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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 Screen
FIGURE 6-37. Format E Warning Dialog Box
18. The Computer Management screen appears. Click DISK
Problem Solving Issues & Answers
Chapter 7 Problem Solving
Frequently Asked Questions FAQs
In this chapter
TABLE 7-1. Problems, Likely Causes, and Recommended Solutions
Problem Solving Issues & Answers
TABLE 7-1. Problems, Likely Causes, and Recommended Solutions
Issue/Problem
Problem Solving
Recommended Solutions
Lost Volume
Frequently Asked Questions FAQs
TABLE 7-2. Frequently Asked Questions
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TABLE 7-2. Frequently Asked Questions
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TABLE 7-2. Frequently Asked Questions
Disk Drive Module Replacement
Chapter 8 Maintenance
In this chapter
Remove the Front Panel
Power-Off the Host Computer and MediaVault Unit
Disk Drive Module Replacement
Remove the Front Panel
Remove the Disk Drive Module
For Disk Drive Modules in RAID 0 Mode
Install and Rebuild a Disk Drive Module
For Disk Drive Modules in RAID 3 Mode
10. Power-up the array 11. Power-up the host computer
Specifications
Product Information
Video Resolution Data
APPENDIX A
TABLE A-1. Specifications for the MV
Specifications
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Model Numbering
Video Resolution Data
TABLE A-2. Video Resolution Data Rates
TABLE A-3. Video Resolution vs. Hours per Terabyte
RAID Compatibility
For Macintosh Operating Systems
TABLE A-4. Compatibility by Mode and Partition
TABLE A-5. Compatibility by Mode and Partition
For Windows 2000/2003/XP Operating Systems
APPENDIX B
Compliance Statements
FCC Compliance Statement
Industry Canada Compliance Statement
FCC Compliance Statement
CE Compliance Information
Industry Canada Compliance Statement
LINFORMATION DE CONFORMITE DE LA CE
CE-BEFOLGUNGINFORMATIONEN
European Standard EN55022 1998 Class B European Standard EN50081-1
European Union Compliance Statement
Updates
Firmware Updates
APPENDIX C
Firmware Updates
APPENDIX D
Limited Warranty and Return Parts Policy
Limited Warranty
Inspection and Acceptance
Disclaimers of Warranty and Limitations of Remedy
Customer Responsibilities for MV 4105 Usage and Damage
Advanced Replacement Option
Return Parts Policy
What Items to Return
Repaired Parts and Return Shipment
How to Return the Product
Fabric Switch Zoning
Fabric Switch Zoning
Fabric Switch Zoning Techniques
APPENDIX E
Fabric Switch Zoning Techniques
Fabric Switch Zoning
Background Information
Example
SAN Software Examples
Example
Example
Example
Example
NOTE Three licenses for SAN software are needed, one for each host
Combinations of Hosts, Channels and Arrays
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TABLE G-1. Acronyms or Terminology
Glossary
Glossary
TABLE G-1. Acronyms or Terminology
Acronym or
Acronym Description
Index
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