Moving or Shipping the NTIER700 | Spectra Logic specs

Important Information

Replacing a root expander. The nTier700 root expanders are not hot-swappable or hot-pluggable. If a root expander is removed while the nTier700 is powered on, the nTier700 status information is no longer available through the BlueScale web interface and the blade operator panels.

Note: Do not remove a root expander unless specifically instructed to do so by Spectra Logic Technical Support.

Using a PS2 keyboard. Only USA-style PS2 keyboards are supported. If using a non-USA type keyboard, you will need to find the equivalent for some characters like the back slash or forward slash.

MOVING OR SHIPPING THE NTIER700

Important Before moving or shipping the nTier700, remove all of the data drives from the chassis and carefully pack them in their original shipping box to prevent damage to

the drives.

RECYCLING YOUR NTIER700

For information on recycling your nTier700, check the Spectra Logic web site.

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Release Notes

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Spectra Logic manual Moving or Shipping the NTIER700, Recycling Your NTIER700

Contents

Spectra nTier700 Copyright Trademarks June Contacting Spectra Logic Spectra Logic Sales United States and Canada Europe Contents Updates to the User Guide Related Publications NTier700 Microsoft Windows Operating System and Software Spectra nTier File Migrator User Feedback Register Your NEW NTIER700 Typographical Conventions Release Notes 90990019 Firmware Package Support Firmware Package Information Firmware Version Requirements Updating FirmwareFirmware Package History Resolved Issues BlueScale2.8.0.1BlueScale Enhancements and Changes Known Issues Problem WorkaroundAccessories Remote Desktop to display Connect Backup and Archive Appliance User Guide for Known Issue BlueScale2.6.0.7 Start Settings Network Connections BlueScale2.6.0.6 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 Supported Browsers IP Addressing Windows Operating System Obtain the Updated Device DriverUpdating Tape Drive Device Drivers Select If your organization Install the Updated Device Driver For this device UninstallRun the following command If you are using Remove Current Drivers or Devices Working with the Hardware Components Moving or Shipping the NTIER700 Recycling Your NTIER700 Features Overview Install in a Restricted Access Location Installing the NTIER700 Connect the Power Cords Install the Data Drives in the Blades Unlock the Blades Install the Data Drives Identifying the drive numbers and latches in a blade Drives for a single blade Release the drive sled latch Connect the Cables and Power On Connectors on the rear panel N+1 power configuration shown Fibre Channel GigE Connected Scsi bus ƒ Read -Configuring the nTier700 on page 40 Next Steps Access the BlueScale Web Interface Configuring the NTIER700 Https//nnn.nnn.nnn.nnn When using Internet Explorer or Firefox Add Security Exception dialog box, select Get Certificate Release Notes 90990009 Access the Windows Desktop Overview Connect and Log Windows Desktop message Windows Storage Server login Log Off and Return to BlueScale Windows Storage Server Remote Desktop Install Additional Application Software Install Antivirus SoftwareMake the Installation Files Accessible to Windows Share a CD or DVD Drive on a Remote Computer Share the Drive Map the Shared CD or DVD Drive to a Drive Letter Install the Software Using the NTIER700 Using the Blade Operator PanelDisplaying the Status of Components Maintaining the NTIER700 Moving or Shipping the nTier700Check the Current Firmware Version Determine Whether an Update is Available Current BlueScale version on the About menu Download the Updated Firmware Then Update the Firmware Select Start Update Choose Continue Install Cancel Updating Tape Drive Device Drivers Restart the nTier700 Installnonexclusive.exe Before Contacting Spectra Logic Technical Support Appendix A-SERVICE and SupportOpening a Support Ticket RAID Storage Specifications Appendix B SpecificationsParameter Specification Returns Power Cords Volt AC power cord are as follows Appendix D-TUNING Gigabit Ethernet Network Performance Enable Jumbo Frames for 10 GigE Network Interface CardsChange the MTU Setting for the NIC Card Local Area Connection Properties Enable Window Scaling Decimal Teaming NICs Static Link Team Type DescriptionAggregation SLA