BlueScale2.6.0.6 | Spectra Logic NTIER700 specification

Firmware Package History

BlueScale2.6.0.6

This firmware release improves overall reliability of the nTier700.

Resolved Issues

Disconnecting and reconnecting the cables to the Ethernet ports on the nTier700 back panel no longer causes the system to hang.

Known Issues

Problem	Workaround

Update from BlueScale 2.2 or 2.3 to 2.6.0.6 fails	This update must be performed by Spectra Logic
unless specific procedures are carefully followed.	Technical Support personnel (see Contacting
	Spectra Logic on page 4).

After disabling a NIC through the BlueScale web	Do not disable NICs.
interface, the operator panel no longer operates
correctly.

If you are updating the firmware for the root	Before you update the nTier700 firmware for the
expanders from a previous version, the firmware	root expanders, stop all I/O to the drives, then
update fails if there is I/O to the drives during the	stop BlueScale. The expander firmware is
update.	updated as part of the BlueScale 2.2 or 2.3 to
	BlueScale 2.6.0.6 update procedure performed by
	Spectra Logic Technical Support.

Occasionally, you may not be able to navigate to	1. Access the Windows desktop.
the BlueScale Network screen when the optional	2. Configure the IP addressing for the installed
10 GigE NIC is installed.	network interface cards through Windows.
	(Start > Settings > Network Connections,
	select the desired connection, and then select
	Properties to configure the IP addressing.

Following a reboot of the nTier700, the BlueScale	Reboot the system again.
web interface shows the status for all system
components as unknown and Last Update as old.

BlueScale posts critical error messages about	Ignore critical messages concerning the missing
missing blades immediately following a system	blades IF they are posted immediately following
start or reboot.	a BlueScale restart (for example, a system reboot).
	Mark the messages as Read and then continue to
	monitor the messages for subsequent critical
	alerts for the same components.

If you have a proxy server defined for Internet	Download the firmware update file to either a
Explorer you cannot use the Download From	USB drive or a firmware package server and
Spectra option to update the nTier700 BlueScale	update the firmware from there.
firmware.

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Spectra Logic NTIER700 manual BlueScale2.6.0.6, Start Settings Network Connections

Contents

Spectra nTier700 Copyright Trademarks June Spectra Logic Sales United States and Canada Europe Contacting Spectra Logic Contents Updates to the User Guide NTier700 Related Publications Spectra nTier File Migrator Microsoft Windows Operating System and Software Register Your NEW NTIER700 Typographical Conventions User Feedback Release Notes 90990019 Firmware Package Information Firmware Package Support Firmware Package History Updating FirmwareFirmware Version Requirements BlueScale2.8.0.1 Resolved IssuesBlueScale Enhancements and Changes Problem Workaround Known IssuesAccessories Remote Desktop to display Connect Backup and Archive Appliance User Guide for BlueScale2.6.0.7 Known Issue BlueScale2.6.0.6 Start Settings Network Connections Described in the nTier File Migrator User Guide Following error, which corresponds to the Remote Accessories Command Prompt Keyboard. For example, after entering the folder Release Notes 90990019 IP Addressing Supported Browsers Updating Tape Drive Device Drivers Obtain the Updated Device DriverWindows Operating System Select If your organization For this device Uninstall Install the Updated Device DriverRun the following command If you are using Remove Current Drivers or Devices Working with the Hardware Components Recycling Your NTIER700 Moving or Shipping the NTIER700 Overview Features Installing the NTIER700 Install in a Restricted Access Location Connect the Power Cords Unlock the Blades Install the Data Drives in the Blades Identifying the drive numbers and latches in a blade Install the Data Drives Drives for a single blade Release the drive sled latch Connectors on the rear panel N+1 power configuration shown Connect the Cables and Power On GigE Fibre Channel Scsi bus Connected Next Steps ƒ Read -Configuring the nTier700 on page 40 Configuring the NTIER700 Access the BlueScale Web Interface Https//nnn.nnn.nnn.nnn When using Internet Explorer or Firefox Add Security Exception dialog box, select Get Certificate Release Notes 90990009 Overview Access the Windows Desktop Windows Desktop message Connect and Log Windows Storage Server login Windows Storage Server Remote Desktop Log Off and Return to BlueScale Make the Installation Files Accessible to Windows Install Antivirus SoftwareInstall Additional Application Software Share the Drive Share a CD or DVD Drive on a Remote Computer Map the Shared CD or DVD Drive to a Drive Letter Install the Software Displaying the Status of Components Using the Blade Operator PanelUsing the NTIER700 Check the Current Firmware Version Moving or Shipping the nTier700Maintaining the NTIER700 Current BlueScale version on the About menu Determine Whether an Update is Available Then Download the Updated Firmware Update the Firmware Select Start Update Cancel Choose Continue Install Updating Tape Drive Device Drivers Restart the nTier700 Installnonexclusive.exe Opening a Support Ticket Appendix A-SERVICE and SupportBefore Contacting Spectra Logic Technical Support Appendix B Specifications RAID Storage SpecificationsParameter Specification Returns Volt AC power cord are as follows Power Cords Change the MTU Setting for the NIC Card Enable Jumbo Frames for 10 GigE Network Interface CardsAppendix D-TUNING Gigabit Ethernet Network Performance Local Area Connection Properties Decimal Enable Window Scaling Teaming NICs Aggregation SLA Team Type DescriptionStatic Link