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Chapter 1: Introduction to Astra ES	7
About This Manual	7
Astra ES Overview	8
Architectural Description	9
Specifications	10
Chapter 2: Astra ES Installation	13
Unpacking the Astra ES	13
Mounting Astra ES in a Rack	14
Installing Disk Drives	15
Making Management and Data Connections	16
Fibre Channel Host	16
Serial Attached SCSI Host	18
Connecting the Power	20
Chapter 3: Management with Astra GUI	21
Logging into Astra GUI	21
Selecting a Language	22
Perusing the Interface	22
Logging out of Astra GUI	23
Working with the Storage Network	24
Working with Subsystems	24
Managing Users	30
Managing the Network Connection	33
Managing Fibre Channel Connections	34
Managing SAS Connections	37
Managing Storage Services	39
Managing Software Services	40
Exporting the User Database	45
Updating the Firmware	47
Restoring Factory Defaults	47
Clearing Statistics	47
Shutting Down the Subsystem	48
Restarting the Subsystem	48
Managing Controllers	48
Managing Enclosures	51
Managing Physical Drives	54
Managing Disk Arrays	57
Managing Logical Drives	65
Managing Spare Drives	69
Working with the Logical Drive Summary	72
Chapter 4: Maintenance	73
Updating the Firmware	73
Replacing a Power Supply	74
Replacing a Cooling Unit Blower	75
Replacing a Cache Battery	77
Replacing a RAID Controller	78
Chapter 5: Technology Background	81
Introduction to RAID	81
Choosing a RAID Level	92
Choosing Stripe Size	95
Choosing Sector Size	95
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SecurStor Astra ES Contact InformationCopyright This page intentionally left blank Table of Contents 105 This page intentionally left blank Introduction to Astra ES About This ManualAstra ES Overview Astra ES FC Host rear viewSubsystem and Controller Features Operational FeaturesArchitectural Description HighlightsSpecifications ManagementFCC Statement Warranty and SupportCE Statement This page intentionally left blank Astra ES Installation Unpacking the Astra ESMounting Astra ES in a Rack Drive Slot Numbering Installing Disk DrivesMUX Adapter Configuring Direct Attached Storage Configuring a Storage Area NetworkMaking Management and Data Connections Configuring Jbod expansion Serial Attached Scsi Host Configuring Cascaded Storage Connecting the Power Astra ES front panel LED displayLogging into Astra GUI Regular ConnectionSecure Connection Http//192.168.10.85Using the Header Perusing the InterfaceSelecting a Language Using Tree View Using Management ViewLogging out of Astra GUI Viewing the Event FrameWorking with the Storage Network Working with SubsystemsSetting an Alias for the Subsystem Setting Redundancy for the SubsystemSetting Subsystem Date and Time Viewing Subsystem InformationSaving the Runtime Event Log Clearing the Runtime Event LogViewing Nvram Events Saving Nvram EventsClearing Nvram Events Making Background Activity SettingsViewing Current Background Activities Running Background Activities Running Media PatrolRunning PDM Viewing Scheduled ActivitiesDeleting a Scheduled Activity Setting the LockViewing Lock Status Managing Users Renewing the LockReleasing the Lock Viewing User InformationModifying Your Own User Settings Making User SettingsSetting-up User Event Subscriptions Changing Another User’s Password Changing Your Own PasswordCreating a User List of User PrivilegesModifying Subsystem Management Port Settings Managing the Network ConnectionDeleting a User Viewing User SessionsManaging Fibre Channel Connections Modifying Controller Management Port SettingsViewing Fibre Channel Node Information Viewing Fibre Channel Port Settings Modifying Fibre Channel Port SettingsPort Setting Information Viewing Fibre Channel Port StatisticsViewing SFP Information Clearing StatisticsManaging SAS Connections Viewing Fibre Channel Logged-in DevicesViewing Fibre Channel Initiators Adding an InitiatorViewing SAS Port Statistics Modifying SAS Port SettingsViewing SAS Initiators Managing Storage Services Adding an InitiatorDeleting an Initiator Viewing the LUN MapManaging Software Services Managing Email SettingsEnabling LUN Masking Adding a LUN MapManaging SLP Settings Managing Web Server Settings Managing Telnet SettingsStarting or Restarting SLP service Stopping Web Server serviceManaging Snmp Settings Stopping Telnet serviceStarting or Restarting Telnet service Adding Trap SinksManaging CIM Settings Stopping Snmp serviceStarting or Restarting Snmp service Stopping CIM serviceManaging Netsend Settings Exporting the User DatabaseImporting a User Database Restoring Factory Defaults Updating the FirmwareClearing Statistics Click the Clear Statistics linkShutting Down the Subsystem Restarting the SubsystemManaging Controllers Viewing the ControllersLocating a Controller Adjustable itemsViewing Controller Information Viewing Controller Statistics Modifying Controller SettingsUpgradable items Managing Enclosures Clearing an Orphan WatermarkViewing the Enclosures Locating an EnclosureModifying Enclosure Settings Viewing Enclosure InformationViewing FRU VPD Information Checking the BatteriesReconditioning a Battery Managing Buzzer SettingsTesting the Buzzer Battery NotesModifying Global Physical Drive Settings Managing Physical DrivesViewing a List of Physical Drives Identifying a Physical DriveViewing Physical Drive Information Modifying Physical Drive SettingsViewing Physical Drive Statistics Clearing Stale and PFA Conditions Forcing a Physical Drive Offline or OnlineManaging Disk Arrays Viewing Disk ArraysCreating a Disk Array Creating a Disk Array AutomaticCreating a Disk Array Express Creating a Disk Array AdvancedLogical Drive Creation Disk Array CreationSummary Viewing Disk Array Information Deleting a Disk ArrayDisk Array Operational Status Managing Disk Array Settings Creating a Logical DriveDeleting a Logical Drive Migrating a Disk ArrayRebuilding a Disk Array Running Media Patrol on a Disk ArrayRunning PDM on a Disk Array Rebuilding AutomaticallyTransitioning a Disk Array Preparing a Disk Array for TransportManaging Logical Drives Viewing Information for All Logical DrivesViewing Logical Drive Information Logical Drive StatusManaging Logical Drive Settings Viewing Logical Drive StatisticsInitializing a Logical Drive Logical Drive SynchronizationRunning Redundancy Check Viewing the Logical Drive Check TableTable Definitions Managing Logical Drive LUN SettingsLUN Mapping Parameters Managing Spare Drives Viewing a List of Spare DrivesLocating a Spare Drive Creating a Spare DriveModifying Spare Drive Settings Deleting Spare DriveSecurstor Astra ES Working with the Logical Drive Summary Running Spare CheckViewing a List of All Logical Drives Viewing Individual Logical Drive InformationMaintenance Replacing a Power Supply Remove the Old Power SupplyInstall a New Power Supply Restarting the SubsystemReplacing a Cooling Unit Blower Remove and Replace a BlowerThumbscrews on blower Replacing a Cache Battery Removing the cooling unit from enclosureInstalling the new controller Replacing a RAID ControllerDual Controller Subsystem Removing the old controllerSingle Controller Subsystem Replacing Astra ES controllerThis page intentionally left blank Technology Background Introduction to RAIDData Stripe Disk Driv es RAID 0 StripeData Mirror Disk Driv es RAID 1 MirrorRAID 1E Enhanced Mirror Enhanced Data Mirrors Disk Driv esRAID 5 Block and Parity Stripe Distributed Parity Data Blocks Disk Driv esRAID 6 Block and Double Parity Stripe RAID 6, stripes all drives with data and double parityData Stripe Mirror Disk Driv es RAID 10 Mirror + StripeRAID 50 Striping of Distributed Parity RAID 50 AxlesRAID 50 Array No. of Drives No. of Axles Drives per Axle RAID 60 Striping of Double Parity RAID 60 AxlesRAID 60 Array No. of Drives No. of Axles Drives per Axle Choosing a RAID Level Advantages DisadvantagesRAID 1E RAID Choosing Stripe Size Choosing Sector SizeTB Limitation Logical Drive Size Sector SizeCache Policy LUN AffinityRead Cache Policy Write Cache PolicyLogical Drive Settings Capacity CoercionDisk Array Creation Failover and FailbackHot Spare Drives InitializationPartition and Format the Logical Drive Increase Redundancy From Capacity RAID Level MigrationAdd Lose Media Patrol 100Predictive Data Migration PDM Transition101 PDM Triggers102 Following is an example to explain the Transition functionAutomatic Transition 103Manual Transition 104 Beep Tones LEDs Display105 Front Panel106 Front of EnclosureState LEDs Steady Flashing Amber Red GreenDrive Status Indicators Drive Status Indicators Back of Enclosure107 State LEDsAstra Web GUI Reports a Problem Error Dirty Cache108 Controller LEDs109 Example of Yellow !’s and Red X’s in Tree View of Web GUIReported Event Corrective Action Battery Battery EventsEvent Notification Response 111 Blowers EventsCache Events Reported Event Corrective Action Blowers112 Controller EventsDisk Array Events Reported Event Corrective Action Controller113 Drive Interface Controller EventsEnclosure Events Reported Event Corrective Action Drive Interface Controller114 Event Log EventsFibre Channel Events Reported Event Corrective Action Event LogHost Interface Controller Events 115Reported Event Corrective Action Host Interface Controller Logical Drive Events 116Reported Event Corrective Action Logical Drive Media Patrol Events 117Reported Event Corrective Action Media Patrol Online Capacity Expansion Events 118Reported Event Corrective Action Online Capacity Expansion PDM Events 119Reported Event Corrective Action 120 Reported Event Corrective Action Physical Disk121 Physical Disk Events122 Reported Event Corrective Action PSU Power Supply UnitsPSU Events PSU Fans Events 123Reported Event Corrective Action PSU Fans RAID Level Migration Events 124Reported Event Corrective Action RAID Level Migration Rebuild Events 125Reported Event Corrective Action Rebuild 126 Redundancy Check EventsResource Events Reported Event Corrective Action Redundancy Check127 Spare Check EventsSpare Drives Events Smart EventsStripe Level Migration Events 128Reported Event Corrective Action Stripe Level Migration 129 Synchronization EventsSystem Events Reported Event Corrective Action SynchronizationCritical & Offline Disk Arrays 130Transition Events Watermark EventsWhen a Physical Drive Fails 131With a Hot Spare Drive Without a Hot Spare DrivePhysical Drive Problems Incomplete Array132 Physical Drive Offline133 Physical Drive FailedPhysical Drive Fails during Migration Physical Drive Fails during Transport134 Enclosure ProblemsOverheating Power Supplies 135136 137 138 139 Installing a Second ControllerDual Controllers and Sata Drives