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Chapter 1 RAID Introduction1.1 What is RAID?It is inevitable that a single hard disk, either with SCSI or IDE interface, will suffer the compatibili

3Stores parity information on independent diskTotal capacity of all the hard disks minus one disk capacityHigh Very High 35Stores parity information o

Chapter 2 iSCSI Introduction and Glossary2.1 What is iSCSI?SCSI (Small Computer Standard Interface) is an ANSI standard parallel interface used by a

Figure 2.2.1iSCSI initiator is essential to the host side. It is controlling SCSI in an iSCSI implementation. Its role can be played as either softwar

Chapter 3 Installation3.1 Notice Before Installation3.1.1 Sans Digital iSCSI Series Products FeaturesSans Digital iSCSI Series Products are high-pe

Complete all the hardware installation before booting the system. The connection to the controller port, management port and iSCSI port should be

Step 2 Confi gure the domain. Click Start→Settings→Network Connections. A dialog window for your current network connection will appear. Select “

Step 4 Confi gure the IP address, subnet mask, gateway and DNS. You can consult with the MIS personnel in your company for the related IP addre

http://192.168.0.1To use the system for the fi rst time, click any of the functions to pop up the screen requesting for account and password. The d

Step 3 Select the connection port.Step 4 Confi gure the related settings.RAID Introduction 19

ForewordsAbout this manualThank you for using products from Sans Digital.This manual will introduce the Sans Digital iSCSI product. Before using Sans

Bits per second: 115200Data bits: 8 biteParity: NoneStop bits: 1Flow control: NoneStep 5 Select the terminal type. Please click File→Properties→Sett

are similar to the operations via web-based GUI. Please refer to Chapter 4 for instructions. Login Username: admin Default Password: 12343.2.3

3.3 System Control3.3.1 LCM (SL5650)Use the four function keys, (Up), (Down), ESC (Escape) and ENT (Enter) to control LCM (LCD Control Module

LCM architecture reference diagramSans Digital IntelliRAID [Alarm Mute][cYes Nod][Reset/Shutdown][Reset][cYes Nod][Shutdown][cYes

Chapter 4 GUI Overview4.1 GUI ArchitectureThe following is the GUI architecture:Quick InstallÆStep 1 / Step 2 / Step 3 / Confi rmSystem Confi gSystem na

4.2 LoginSans Digital iSCSI Series Products supports graphic user interface (GUI) to manage the system. Make sure the network cable is already connect

4.3 Quick installYou can use “Quick install” function for quick confi gure. On RAID levels 0, 1, 3, 5 and 6, the system will automatically calculate th

4.4 System confi g“System confi g” function allows you to confi gure the basic functions of the system.Figure 4.44.4.1 System nameSelect “System name” to

4.4.2 IP addressSelect “IP address” to change the IP address for remote control page. You can choose DHCP (to obtain IP address from DHCP server) or

4.4.5 PasswordClick “Password” to change the administrator password. Input the original password fi rst and then input your new password two twice. F

ER104I Quick Install Guide1. Package Contents After you open the outer package, make sure that the following items are in the box:ER104I product b

4.4.8 Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP)Select “SNMP” to confi gure SNMP (Simple Network Management Protocol) trap messages. It allows up to 3

There are three methods to display the event log: “Show events” in the event log page, “Pop up events” in the pop-up window in the web page, and “Show

4.5.3 NodeDisplays Node name. Select to enable or disable the CHAP function. Figure 4.5.34.5.4 SessionDisplays the number of users connected to

4.6 Volume confi g“Volume confi g” allows you to confi gure any volume related functionalities of the system.Figure 4.64.6.1 Physical diskEnter the “Ph

Physical disk fi eld description:SlotThe slot number of the hard disk. The blue button next to the number indicates “More Information” function. Click

4.6.2 Volume group (VG)Click “Volume group” to view the status of each volume group.VG fi eld description:Figure 4.6..2No.Volume group number. The

Size(MB)Total capacity of this user data volume. The blue button below the size indicates “Extend” function.StatusThe status of this user data volume:

4.6.5 Logical unit numberEnter “Logical unit” function to view the status of attached logical unit number of each UDVYou can add LUN by clicking the

Step 1 Create VG (Volume Group).To create the VG, please follow the steps below. Figure 4.6.6.11. Select “/Volume confi g /Volume group”2. Click “

Step 3 Attach LUN to UDV.There are two methods to attach LUN to UDV.1. In “/Volume confi g/User data volume”, click “ ”2. In “/Volume confi g/Logic

Step 4 Once the installation is completed, insert the tray back and fi x it fi rmly in the proper place. Step 5 Connect the cables to the correspon

1. Select LUNs by ticking the checkbox and then click “ ”. A confi rmation window will pop up.2. Click “OK”Step 2 Delete UDV (User Data Volume)To

Example 2 Example 2 will create two UDVs in one VG. One UDV shares global cache volume while the other uses dedicated cache volume. First, a dedic

Step 3 Create UDV (User Data Volume)To create a UDV, please follow the steps below.1. Select “/Volume confi g/User data volume”2. Click “ ”3. Inpu

Step 5 Confi gure dedicated spare diskTo confi gure dedicated spare disks, please follow the steps below:1. Select “/Volume confi g/Physical disk”2.

Step 3 Delete VG (Volume Group)To delete the VG, please follow the steps below.1. Select “/Volume confi g/Volume group”2. Select a VG by clicking t

4.7 Enclosure Management“Enclosure management” function allows the administrator to manage or obtain information about the hardware.Figure 4.7.14.7.1

4.7.3 Hard Drive S.M.A.R.T. Function SupportS.M.A.R.T. (Self-Monitoring Analysis and Reporting Technology) is a diagnostic tool for hard drives to g

Shutdown Delay (s)If power failure occurs, and the system cannot return back after the specifi ed period of time, the system will shut down automatical

During the upgrade, a status window will appear. The system will reboot after the update.Remind : If currently your system is working properly, upgra

4.9 LogoutFor security reason, “Logout” function will exit the management console. To login to the system, input user name and password again.RAID Int

MR4I Quick Install Guide1. Package Contents After you open the outer package, make sure that the following items are in the box:MR4I product b

Chapter 5 Advanced Operation5.1 RebuildWhen A Volume Group (VG) is protected by RAID level (e.g.: RAID 3, RAID 5, or RAID 6), if one physical disk has

RAID 5(striping with interspersed parity). Allows one hard disk to fail or being unplugged.RAID 6(2-dimensional parity protection). RAID 6 allows two

5.3 UDV ExpansionTo expand UDV size, please follow the steps below.1. Select “/Volume confi g/User data volume”2. Select the UDV to be expanded and c

Chapter 6 Application DescriptionAs Sans Digital iSCSI Series Products supports dual Gigabit ports, it provides more extensive applications. The foll

6.2 Easy Storage Capacity ExpansionSans Digital iSCSI Series Products are equipped with 4 eSATA extension interface. When your existing storage volum

AppendixA. Certifi cation list • RAM RAM Spec: 184pins, DDR333(PC2700), Reg.(register) or UB(unbuffer), ECC or Non-ECC.Vendor ModelUnigen UG732D6688

Western Digital Caviar SE, WD800JD, 80GB, 7200RPM, SATA, 8MWestern Digital Caviar SE, WD1600JD, 160GB, 7200RPM, SATA, 8MWestern Digital Raptor, WD360G

B. Event notifi cations • PD/S.M.A.R.T. eventsLevel Type DescriptionInfo Disk inserted Info: Disk <slot> is inserted.Info Disk removed Info: Disk

Warning Thermal warning Warning: System temperature is a higher than normal.Error Voltage criticalError: System voltages failed!!! The system will aut

Info UDV Deleted Info: UDV <name> has been deleted.Info UDV Attached OK Info: UDV <name> has been LUN-attached.Warning UDV Attached Fail W

Step 4 Once the installation is completed, insert the tray back and fi x it fi rmly in the proper place. Step 5 Connect the cables to the correspo

C. FAQ1. Microsoft MPIO doesn’t support Windows XP and Windows 2000 Professional.A : Only Windows Server 2003 or Windows 2000 server support MPIO.2.

D. Microsoft iSCSI InitiatorThe follow is the step by step to setup Microsoft iSCSI Initiator.1. Run Microsoft iSCSI Initiator. Please see Figure D.1

4. Click “OK”. Please see Figure D.3.Figure D.35. Click “Targets”. Please see Figure D.4.Figure D.4 iqn.2001-08.sansdigital:iscsi-000a40000:d... Conne

6. Click “Log On”. Please see Figure D.5. Check “Enable multi-path” if running MPIO.Figure D.57. Click “Advance” if CHAP information is needed. Please

8. Click “OK”. The status would be “Connected”. Please see Figure D.7.Figure D.7 iqn.2001-08.sansdigital:iscsi-000a40000:d... Connected64 RAID Introd

The following procedure is to log off iSCSI device.A. Click “Details”. Please see Figure D.8.Figure D.8B. Check the Identifi er, which will be deleted.

E. MPIO and MC/S setup instructionsHere is the step by step to setup MPIO. There are 2 kinds of scenarios for MPIO. Please see Figure E.1. Sans Digita

The setup instructions are in the following:• Create a VG with RAID 5, using 3 HDDs.Figure E.2• Create a UDV by using RAID 5 VG.Figure E.3• Run Micros

Figure E.4• Attaching LUN to R5 UDV. Input the Initiator Node Name in Host fi eld.Figure E.5• The volume confi g setting is done.Figure E.6• Check iSCSI

• Add Target Portals on Microsoft iSCSI initiator.Figure E.8• Input the IP address of iSCSI data port 0 (192.168.11.229 as mentioned in previous page)

• Add second Target Portals on Microsoft iSCSI initiator.Figure E.10• Input the IP address of iSCSI data port 1 (192.168.12.229 as mentioned in previo

• The initiator setting is done.Figure E.12• Log on. iqn.2001-08.sansdigital:iscsi-000a40000:d... ConnectedRAID Introduction 71

Figure E.13• Enable “Enable multi-path” checkbox. Then click “Advanced”.Figure E.14• Select Target Portal to iSCSI data port 0 (192.168.11.229). Then

• Log on again.Figure E.16• Enable “Enable multi-path” checkbox. Then click “Advanced”.Figure E.17 iqn.2001-08.sansdigital:iscsi-000a40000:d... Connec

• Select Target Portal to iSCSI data port 1 (192.168.12.229). Then select “OK”Figure E.18• iSCSI device is connected. Click “Details”. iqn.2001-08.san

Figure E.19• Click “Device” tab, then click “Advanced”.Figure E.20• Click “MPIO” tab, select “Load Balance Policy” to “Round Robin”.SANS DIGITAL iSCSI

Figure E.21• Click “Apply”.Figure E.22• Run “Device Manage” in Windows. Make sure MPIO device is available. The disk can be tested performance by IOM

Figure E.23The MC/S setup instructions are very similar to MPIO, detail steps are in the following. For the target side setting, the steps are exactly

• Log on.Figure E.25• Then click “Advanced”.Figure E.26 iqn.2001-08.sansdigital:iscsi-000a40000:d... Connected iqn.2001-08.sansdigital:iscsi-000a40000

• Select set Local Adapter, Source IP, and Target Portal to iSCSI data port 0 (192.168.11.229). Then click “OK”Figure E.27• After connected, click “

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Figure E.28• Choose “Round Robin” for Load Balance PolicyFigure E.29• “Add” Source Portal for the iSCSI data port 1(192.168.12.229)80 RAID Introducti

Figure E.30Figure E.31• Select Local adapter, Source IP, and Target Portal to iSCSI data port 1 (192.168.12.229). Then select “OK”Figure E.32• The

F. QLogic QLA4010C setup instructionsThe following is the step by step setup of Qlogic QLA4010C.• Log on the iSCSI HBA Manager and the current state s

Figure F.2• Disable “Immediate Data” and enable “Initial R2T”.Figure F.3• Click “OK”.Figure F.4RAID Introduction 83

• Click “Save settings” and click “Yes” on next page.Figure F.5• Click “Refresh” and fi nd a new target with iSCSI name.84 RAID Introduction

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4.6.3 User data volume (UDV)................. 35 4.6.4 Cache volume (CV).....