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xStack Storage TM D-Link xStack Storage iSCSI SAN Arrays Managed SAN Solutions DSN-2100 User's Guide Version 2.0 - D-Link DSN-2100-10 | User's Manual for DSN-2100-10
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to change without notice. The only warranties for D-Link products and services are set forth in the express warranty statements accompanying such products and services. Nothing herein should be construed as constituting an additional warranty. D-Link shall not be liable for technical or editorial - D-Link DSN-2100-10 | User's Manual for DSN-2100-10
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need to replace it. However, should you need to replace it, consult your service documentation. Do not dispose of the battery along with household waste. Contact your local States government. Please contact D-Link Systems, Inc. for any export compliance questions. xStack Storage User's Guide iii - D-Link DSN-2100-10 | User's Manual for DSN-2100-10
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Document Revision Level Revision Version 1.0 Version 2.0 Date August 10, 2006 September 17, 2007 Notes Version 2.0, replaces Version 1.0 - Revisions include product functionality, diagnostics, out-of-box-experience (OOBE). iv - D-Link DSN-2100-10 | User's Manual for DSN-2100-10
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the Host Operating Software supported by this product Typographic Conventions Notes Notes provide information that deserves special attention. They are preceded by: Cautions Cautions contain information which, if not followed, can cause damage to the xStack Storage unit. They are preceded - D-Link DSN-2100-10 | User's Manual for DSN-2100-10
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to Friday 8:00am - 5:00pm PST/PDT D-Link Technical Support over the Internet: • http://support.dlink.com Tech Support for customers within Canada: D-Link Technical Support over the Telephone Please see our support site for current number: • http://support.dlink.ca • Monday to Friday 7:30am to 9:00pm - D-Link DSN-2100-10 | User's Manual for DSN-2100-10
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in a Rack 30 3.7 Connecting to the xStack Storage DSN-2100 Host Network Connection Ports ......... 30 3.8 Connecting to the xStack Storage Management Port 31 3.9 Connecting the Battery Pack 32 3.10 Connecting the Power Cords 33 3.11 Booting the xStack Storage Array 34 Chapter 4 Starting the - D-Link DSN-2100-10 | User's Manual for DSN-2100-10
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10 100 5.9 Shutting Down the xStack Storage Array 100 Chapter 6 Monitoring the xStack Storage 102 6.1 Viewing Enclosure Information 103 6.2 Viewing Log Messages 104 6.3 Viewing, Modifying, and Deleting xStack Storage Array Tasks 106 6.4 Viewing Server SMI Information 107 6.5 Viewing Firmware - D-Link DSN-2100-10 | User's Manual for DSN-2100-10
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...125 7.1 Pinging from an xStack Storage Array Network Portal 125 7.2 Pinging from the xStack Storage Array Management Port 126 Appendix Memory 147 D.3 Installing or Replacing SATA Drives 149 Appendix E Upgrading Firmware ...159 Appendix F Hardware Enclosures...161 F.1 Front View 161 F.2 - D-Link DSN-2100-10 | User's Manual for DSN-2100-10
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memory and up to 4GB of cache buffer memory. Host connectors for DSN-2100 are as follows: - Four 1GbE RJ-45 host connectors accessed via the rear panel The xStack Storage Array's rear panel also has a 10/100 Mbps management port and an RS-232-C DB9 diagnostic/console port. Complete configuration - D-Link DSN-2100-10 | User's Manual for DSN-2100-10
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-2000 series is available in a standard 19-inch 2U rack-mount chassis with 8 hot-swappable drive bays. Table 1-1 DSN-2000 xStack Storage Array Models Model DSN-2100 Description Maximum number of host network iSCSI connections: Four RJ-45 ports Speed: 1 Gigabit Ethernet (1 GbE) Maximum number of - D-Link DSN-2100-10 | User's Manual for DSN-2100-10
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copper 1Gb (802.3ab) Ethernet network ports on the DSN-2100 One DB9 RS-232-C diagnostic port Easy setup and redundant power supply for high availability Hot-swappable cooling fans Supports Self power failure (contents will be backed up for approximately 72 hours) xStack Storage User's Guide 13 - D-Link DSN-2100-10 | User's Manual for DSN-2100-10
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1.3 System Overview Figure 1-1 shows a typical Storage Area Network (SAN) configuration in which xStack Storage Array can be used. The Storage Area Network portion of this diagram is a private high-speed Ethernet network that is dedicated to the exchange - D-Link DSN-2100-10 | User's Manual for DSN-2100-10
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xStack Storage Array's hardware components. 2.1 Front Panel Components The following sections describe the hardware components on the front of the xStack the drive bays and major components. Figure 2-1 Front View of the xStack DSN-2000 Series Enclosure When installed, the front bezel uses pipes to - D-Link DSN-2100-10 | User's Manual for DSN-2100-10
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useful information about the state of the xStack Storage Array. The Power LED illuminates when the system is powered. The bicolor Boot and Fault LED will 2-1 Front Panel LED indicators on the DSN-3000 series enclosure LED Color Meaning Power Green ON Power is applied to the system Boot and - D-Link DSN-2100-10 | User's Manual for DSN-2100-10
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found on the tray and removing it with the handle as shown in Figure 2-2 and Figure 2-3. Figure 2-2 Drive and Tray Removal Figure 2-3 Remove Drive/Tray xStack Storage User's Guide 17 - D-Link DSN-2100-10 | User's Manual for DSN-2100-10
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loss of all data in a volume. A drive can be part of a volume that may or may not be redundant. Before removing a drive from an operating xStack Storage Array, make sure it is the correct one. 18 Chapter 2 Identifying Hardware Components - D-Link DSN-2100-10 | User's Manual for DSN-2100-10
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shown in Figure 2-6 until you hear the green locking mechanism click. Figure 2-4 Drive/Tray Installation Figure 2-5 Press Here Until You See the Lever Move Inwards xStack Storage User's Guide 19 - D-Link DSN-2100-10 | User's Manual for DSN-2100-10
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Figure 2-6 Press Lever Inwards Until it Locks 20 Chapter 2 Identifying Hardware Components - D-Link DSN-2100-10 | User's Manual for DSN-2100-10
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required for proper cooling. 2.2 Back Panel Components The following sections describe the hardware components on the rear of the xStack Storage Array's enclosure. Figure 2-7 shows the major components. Figure 2-7 Rear View of the xStack Storage DSN-2100 Enclosure xStack Storage User's Guide 21 - D-Link DSN-2100-10 | User's Manual for DSN-2100-10
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the switches and their function. Switch Power Reset Figure 2-8 Power and Reset Switches Table 2-2 Power and Reset Switches Function Description Applies power to the xStack Storage Array. Pressing this switch for longer than 3 seconds removes power from the xStack Storage Array and turns off the - D-Link DSN-2100-10 | User's Manual for DSN-2100-10
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network connections One DB9 RS-232-C diagnostic port One RJ-45 Fast Ethernet management port Figure 2-9 shows the hardware components on the back of the xStack Storage DSN-2100 enclosure Figure 2-9 External Interfaces on the xStack Storage DSN-2100 Enclosure xStack Storage User's Guide 23 - D-Link DSN-2100-10 | User's Manual for DSN-2100-10
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the xStack Storage DSN-2100 Enclosure LED Activity/Link Port Speed Color Green ON Green Blinking Yellow OFF Yellow ON OFF Yellow Meaning Link is operational. Data is being transmitted or received on the RJ-45 port. Connection has been established at 10 Mbps. Connection has been established at 100 - D-Link DSN-2100-10 | User's Manual for DSN-2100-10
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Figure 2-10 Management Port LED Locations 2.2.3 Rear Vents Figure 2-7 shows air vents that allow the exit of air through the rear of the chassis. Please be sure these vents are not blocked. xStack Storage User's Guide 25 - D-Link DSN-2100-10 | User's Manual for DSN-2100-10
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of the rack-mounted equipment. All AC power supply connections must be properly earthed. To ensure the integrity of the earth connection, special attention must be given to connections that are not directly connected to the branch circuit (for example, power strips). xStack Storage User's Guide 27 - D-Link DSN-2100-10 | User's Manual for DSN-2100-10
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is not advised. 4. Be sure the following parts are included: - xStack Storage Array - Two power cords - Console cable (straight-through female DB9 to female DB9) - Rackmount rail kit - CD including this User Guide 5. Inspect the xStack Storage Array thoroughly. If you see any signs of damage, notify - D-Link DSN-2100-10 | User's Manual for DSN-2100-10
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you want to use the xStack Storage Array's Link Aggregation feature, the switch must support LAGs. xStack DSN-2100 Users A static IP address for each xStack Storage host connection RJ-45 data port that will connect to your SAN. An Ethernet cable for each xStack Storage host connection RJ-45 data - D-Link DSN-2100-10 | User's Manual for DSN-2100-10
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documentation for your mounting hardware and rack. 4. Install the cables and power cords according to the procedures in the following sections. 3.7 Connecting to the xStack Storage DSN-2100 Host Network Connection Ports The DSN-2100 host network connections consist of four RJ-45 data ports. These - D-Link DSN-2100-10 | User's Manual for DSN-2100-10
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RJ-45 connector: - To view this port on the xStack DSN-2100, see Figure 2-7 on page 21. If you want to configure the xStack Storage Array for email alert notifications, be sure the management port a different PC, must connect to the host network connection port(s). xStack Storage User's Guide 31 - D-Link DSN-2100-10 | User's Manual for DSN-2100-10
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equipped with a battery pack to provide back up of the buffer cache contents (See Figure 3-1). Since write-back caching is always enabled on the xStack Storage Array, we recommend you have a battery installed at all times. The battery is attached to the controller board through a 3-pin connector at - D-Link DSN-2100-10 | User's Manual for DSN-2100-10
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one of the three 3-pronged power connectors on the back of the xStack Storage unit. 2. Plug the other end of the power cord into a working AC outlet that is not controlled by a wall outlet. 3. Repeat steps 1 and 2 for the second power cord. Figure 3-2 Power Supply xStack Storage User's Guide 33 - D-Link DSN-2100-10 | User's Manual for DSN-2100-10
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rear panel as seen in Figure 3-3. When the xStack Storage unit powers on, the following actions occur: The front panel Power LED goes ON. The xStack Storage unit runs its startup process, which takes from 4 to 5 minutes to complete. The front panel Link Status LEDs for the SATA drive LEDs may flash - D-Link DSN-2100-10 | User's Manual for DSN-2100-10
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xStack Storage Array is designed with simplicity and ease-of-use in mind for new users. Towards that end, the xStack is completed, the xStack Storage Array boots up the PC connected to the xStack Storage Array's management port. xStack Storage Array for the first time, the system goes through its Power - D-Link DSN-2100-10 | User's Manual for DSN-2100-10
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Array's management console. Make note of the new IP address for reference purposes. Enter the subnet mask that client computers must use to access the xStack Storage Array's management console. The NIC in the management PC will be modified to use the same subnet when you finish the OOBE setup wizard - D-Link DSN-2100-10 | User's Manual for DSN-2100-10
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character appears as an asterisk (*). Retype the same case-sensitive password typed in the Password field. For security, each typed character appears as an asterisk (*). xStack Storage User's Guide 37 - D-Link DSN-2100-10 | User's Manual for DSN-2100-10
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Firmware 1.4.0.27 and later will not allow the primary admin account "admin" to be deleted. For security, please be sure to icon and select a date from the popup calendar. Select the appropriate timezone from the drop-down list. 38 Chapter 4 Starting the xStack Storage Array for the First Time - D-Link DSN-2100-10 | User's Manual for DSN-2100-10
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the Email Notification screen in Figure 4-5 appears. This screen lets you enable and configure the xStack Storage Array to send notifications by email when a serious event occurs, such as if a procedure described in Chapter 5. Figure 4-5 Email Notification Screen xStack Storage User's Guide 39 - D-Link DSN-2100-10 | User's Manual for DSN-2100-10
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Support SMTP Server IP Address Port Number From To Table 4-4 Email Notification Settings Description Click this option to enable email notifications from the xStack Storage Array. Enter an IP address that identifies the xStack in the OOBE setup wizard. Review the settings to ensure they are - D-Link DSN-2100-10 | User's Manual for DSN-2100-10
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click the Finish button. A screen similar to the one in Figure 4-7 appears and the xStack Storage Array restarts using the initial settings you specified. If you changed the IP address PC, so you can access the xStack Storage Array console. Figure 4-7 Restart Message xStack Storage User's Guide 41 - D-Link DSN-2100-10 | User's Manual for DSN-2100-10
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on page 94 Section 5.6, Managing xStack Storage Array Configurations on page 97 Section 5.7, Restarting the xStack Storage Array on page 99 Section 5.8, Shutting Down the Management Console on page 100 Section 5.9, Shutting Down the xStack Storage Array on page 100 xStack Storage User's Guide 43 - D-Link DSN-2100-10 | User's Manual for DSN-2100-10
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Storage Management Console The following procedure describes how to launch the xStack Storage Array's management console. This procedure assumes that: The xStack Storage Array is powered-up. A PC with an installed Web browser and Java v1.4.2 is connected to the management port. If the PC needs - D-Link DSN-2100-10 | User's Manual for DSN-2100-10
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Figure 5-1 xStack Storage Array Startup Screen Figure 5-2 xStack Storage Log in Screen xStack Storage User's Guide 45 - D-Link DSN-2100-10 | User's Manual for DSN-2100-10
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Figure 5-3 xStack Storage Management Console Main Screen 46 Chapter 5 Configuring the xStack Storage Array - D-Link DSN-2100-10 | User's Manual for DSN-2100-10
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5.2 Understanding the Main Screen Figure 5-4 shows the areas of the xStack Storage Array's management console main screen. Resources Pane Menu/Tool Bar Area Main Display Area Footer Figure 5-4 Parts of the xStack Storage Management Console Main Screen xStack Storage User's Guide 47 - D-Link DSN-2100-10 | User's Manual for DSN-2100-10
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shows the name of the application. On the right side of the title bar are the standard Windows buttons for minimizing, maximizing, and closing the xStack Storage management console application. Menu bar. The menu bar is located below the title bar. The menu bar contains the menus you can select to - D-Link DSN-2100-10 | User's Manual for DSN-2100-10
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expanded, a minus sign (-) replaces the plus sign. Clicking the minus sign collapses the item. In this Guide, you will see references to the "active tab." The active tab is the tab that is on top Tab Example of Logical Resources Tab Figure 5-6 Resources Pane xStack Storage User's Guide 49 - D-Link DSN-2100-10 | User's Manual for DSN-2100-10
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xStack Storage Array ( ). The Ethernet ports on the xStack Storage Array ( ). To enhance viewing, the port icons are color coded (black = link is down, green = link is reduced (for example, if a physical drive fails), the firmware will automatically move a drive from the Available Pool to the Blade - D-Link DSN-2100-10 | User's Manual for DSN-2100-10
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screens in the main display area. The tabbed screens resemble index cards. If you click the top xStack Storage item in the left pane of either the Physical Resources tab, for example, four tabs appear in display area, refer to Chapter 6. Figure 5-7 Main Display Area xStack Storage User's Guide 51 - D-Link DSN-2100-10 | User's Manual for DSN-2100-10
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5.2.4 Footer The footer appears at the bottom of the xStack Storage management console window. The footer shows status information when appropriate. If you select Blade A the selection in the Footer here Figure 5-8 Example of Message in the Footer 52 Chapter 5 Configuring the xStack Storage Array - D-Link DSN-2100-10 | User's Manual for DSN-2100-10
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able to manage storage or add/edit user accounts. The admin account cannot be deleted in firmware version 1.4.0.27 and above. For security, please be sure to change the password for this account have been defined (see Figure 5-9). Figure 5-9 User Accounts Screen xStack Storage User's Guide 53 - D-Link DSN-2100-10 | User's Manual for DSN-2100-10
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button. The Add New User dialog box appears (see Figure 5-10). Figure 5-10 Add New User Dialog Box 4. Complete the fields in the as an asterisk (*). Check this option to let this user manage storage on the xStack Storage Array. Check this option to let this user define and modify user accounts. - D-Link DSN-2100-10 | User's Manual for DSN-2100-10
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in the same way that it would see the storage space on a single disk drive. The xStack Storage Array builds a volume from extents. A volume typically consists of extents from several drives. Volume Equivalent to RAID Level - RAID 1 RAID 0 Yes RAID 1+ 0 Yes RAID 5 xStack Storage User's Guide 55 - D-Link DSN-2100-10 | User's Manual for DSN-2100-10
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volumes automatically or manually. The automatic method is the fastest way to create volumes. See Section 5.4.1.1.1. The manual method lets you required redundancy, size, and usage characteristics of the volume. The xStack Storage Array then determines the remaining parameters needed to allocate the - D-Link DSN-2100-10 | User's Manual for DSN-2100-10
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As setting values increase, the number of members increases slowly. When maximum values are reached, the xStack Storage Array uses all possible drives in the volume's pool and the Available Pool for a volume . For an explanation of these selections, see Table 5-2. xStack Storage User's Guide 57 - D-Link DSN-2100-10 | User's Manual for DSN-2100-10
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the other volumes on xStack Storage Array. A large value selects a larger number of stripe members. The method the xStack Storage Array uses to Cache commands from the host (see 5.4.1.4). 5.4.1.1.2 Creating Volumes Manually The following procedure describes how to create volumes manually. With - D-Link DSN-2100-10 | User's Manual for DSN-2100-10
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tab: - Click the Manual Create Volume button on the toolbar. - On the Storage menu, click Manual Create Volume. The Manual Create Volume Wizard launches and Type to Create screen appears (see Figure 5-13). Figure 5-13 Manual Create Volume Wizard - Select Volume Type to Create Screen 6. Complete - D-Link DSN-2100-10 | User's Manual for DSN-2100-10
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Manual Create Volume Wizard - Select the Drives Screen 8. In the left box, select the drives from which the volume will be allocated, then click the Add button. Observe the following guidelines when selecting drives: - JBOD volumes support display. 60 Chapter 5 Configuring the xStack Storage Array - D-Link DSN-2100-10 | User's Manual for DSN-2100-10
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a volume larger than the selected drives can support, an error message appears after you click a smaller volume. Table 5-6 Manual Create Volume Wizard - Select write-protect the volume and suppress Synch Cache commands from the host (see 5.4.1.4). 5.4.1.2 Expanding a xStack Storage User's Guide 61 - D-Link DSN-2100-10 | User's Manual for DSN-2100-10
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size of the volume. 4. Click OK. 5. When the Expand Volume started message appears (see Figure 5-16), click OK. If the selected volume cannot support the specified size, an error message appears. If this occurs, specify a smaller size. Figure 5-16 Expand Volume Message 62 Chapter 5 Configuring the - D-Link DSN-2100-10 | User's Manual for DSN-2100-10
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from None to Parity, which would change the Volume's organization to Parity. 3. Review the settings in the displayed screen and change them as necessary. 4. Click the write-protect the volume and disable Sync Cache commands from a host. Figure 5-17 Advanced Screen xStack Storage User's Guide 63 - D-Link DSN-2100-10 | User's Manual for DSN-2100-10
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Some applications that stream media such as video can suffer performance problems if the host file system sends the SCSI Sync Cache command repeatedly. This command tells the xStack Storage Array to write to disk all data residing in cache. If you run applications that are sensitive to the Sync - D-Link DSN-2100-10 | User's Manual for DSN-2100-10
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media is correct. If media errors are found, this task corrects the errors. 1. Click the volume on which you want to perform the media scan. xStack Storage User's Guide 65 - D-Link DSN-2100-10 | User's Manual for DSN-2100-10
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Info screen to view the progress of the scan operation (see Section 6.9). 5.4.2 Adding iSCSI Initiators Use the following procedure to tell the xStack Storage Array about the iSCSI initiators with which it will communicate. 1. Perform one of the following steps in the Logical Resources tab: - Click - D-Link DSN-2100-10 | User's Manual for DSN-2100-10
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xStack Storage Array corresponds to a LAG: DSN-2100: The default number of LAGs is eight. DSN-3400: The default number of LAGs is one. Since this model has only one data port, it does not support between the xStack Storage Array and your SAN, and creates resilient and redundant links. These - D-Link DSN-2100-10 | User's Manual for DSN-2100-10
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overall bandwidth utilization. Figure 5-20. Example of Link Aggregation between the xStack Storage Array and a Gigabit Ethernet Switch Using LAGs, you can indicate whether the LAG is to support a virtual LAN (VLAN). All xStack Storage Array models support eight VLANs, one for each IP address. As - D-Link DSN-2100-10 | User's Manual for DSN-2100-10
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5-8 Create Link Aggregation Group Wizard - LAG Parameters Screen Settings Setting MTU Size Ethernet Encapsulation VLAN Supported Auto Negotiation the network. Ethernet_II Ethernet_802.3 Check this box to have the LAG support a Virtual Network (VLAN). This option is unavailable. 6. Click the - D-Link DSN-2100-10 | User's Manual for DSN-2100-10
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Figure 5-22 Create Link Aggregation Group Wizard - Add/Delete Ethernet Ports Screen 7. To add Ethernet ports, select one or more ports in the left box you create LAGs, you can monitor their status from the LAG Port Info screen (see Section 6.14). 70 Chapter 5 Configuring the xStack Storage Array - D-Link DSN-2100-10 | User's Manual for DSN-2100-10
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size of a packet that can be transferred in one frame over a network. This value indicates the requested speed for transmitting and sending packets. For the DSN-2100, the choices are Auto Detect, 100 Mbps, and 10 Mbps. For the DSN-3400, the only choice is 10GB. xStack Storage User's Guide 71 - D-Link DSN-2100-10 | User's Manual for DSN-2100-10
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box and click Remove to move them to the left box. When you finish adding Ethernet ports, click the Finish button. 72 Chapter 5 Configuring the xStack Storage Array - D-Link DSN-2100-10 | User's Manual for DSN-2100-10
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be aware of the IP address(es) you specify in this procedure so it can communicate with the target xStack Storage Array. 1. In the Logical Resources tab, click the plus sign next to Target Resources. 2. Click displays the Set the IP Address screen (see Figure 5-25). xStack Storage User's Guide 73 - D-Link DSN-2100-10 | User's Manual for DSN-2100-10
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using the Portals Information screen (see Section 6.15). Table 5-10 Create Network Portal Wizard - Set the IP Address Screen Settings automatically accept the default subnet mask. If a router is required for the xStack Storage Array to reach the initiator(s), the default gateway must have the IP - D-Link DSN-2100-10 | User's Manual for DSN-2100-10
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is the abstract entity used to permit access to the volumes on an xStack Storage Array by an initiator. The xStack Storage Array supports up to 1024 iSCSI target nodes. After you create one or more 26. Create iSCSI Node Wizard - Enter iSCSI Node Information Screen xStack Storage User's Guide 75 - D-Link DSN-2100-10 | User's Manual for DSN-2100-10
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the CHAP Secret field, type the password that will be used by the xStack Storage Array to authenticate an initiator. This setting is optional. The CHAP secret now, you can do so in the future using the Set CHAP Secret command in the iSCSI menu. Figure 5-27. Create iSCSI Node Wizard - Enter iSCSI - D-Link DSN-2100-10 | User's Manual for DSN-2100-10
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5-29. Create iSCSI Node Wizard - Configure iSCSI Node Parameters Screen (Connection Settings Tab) 6. Click Next. The Modify iSCSI Network Portal screen appears (see Figure 5-30). xStack Storage User's Guide 77 - D-Link DSN-2100-10 | User's Manual for DSN-2100-10
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you finish, click Next. The Initiators List screen appears (see Figure 5-31). Figure 5-31. Create iSCSI Node Wizard - Initiator List Screen 78 Chapter 5 Configuring the xStack Storage Array - D-Link DSN-2100-10 | User's Manual for DSN-2100-10
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click the iSCSI initiator in the right box and click Remove to return the iSCSI initiator to the left box. 10. Click Next. The Volume Access Right screen appears (see Figure 5-32). Figure 5-32. Create iSCSI Node a volume, hold down the Ctrl key and click the volume. xStack Storage User's Guide 79 - D-Link DSN-2100-10 | User's Manual for DSN-2100-10
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a volume from the right box, click the volume in the right box and click Remove to return the volume to the left box. 10. Click Finish. On completion, the xStack Storage Array assigns a world-wide unique name to the iSCSI target node. You can use the procedure in Section 6.11 to view - D-Link DSN-2100-10 | User's Manual for DSN-2100-10
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xStack Storage Array from the iSCSI initiator computer. For example, using the DSN-2100: 1. Use an Ethernet RJ-45 cable to connect the appropriate xStack instructions for your iSCSI initiator software. 3. Use the initiator software to Log In to the xStack the xStack Storage xStack specification. - D-Link DSN-2100-10 | User's Manual for DSN-2100-10
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tasks receive a high or low priority. By default, the default task priority provides for minimum impact on the foreground applications performed by the xStack Storage Array. However, you can change this setting if desired. For example, you may want to specify a higher default task priority for time - D-Link DSN-2100-10 | User's Manual for DSN-2100-10
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slider switch to specify the default priority level (0 = highest priority, 10 = lowest priority). 3. Click OK. 5.4.9 Adding, Viewing, and Manual Route. The View Route Table appears, with the current route tables shown (see Figure 5-36). Figure 5-36. View Route Table xStack Storage User's Guide - D-Link DSN-2100-10 | User's Manual for DSN-2100-10
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relationship between the destination and the subnet mask in defining routes, the destination cannot be more specific than its corresponding subnet mask. In other words, there cannot be a bit set to 1 path throughput, or administrative properties. 84 Chapter 5 Configuring the xStack Storage Array - D-Link DSN-2100-10 | User's Manual for DSN-2100-10
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5.4.10 Modifying System TCP/IP Settings You can use the management console to view and change the system's TCP/IP settings. 1. Click the xStack Storage icon on the Physical Resources tab. 2. Perform one of the fields in the dialog box (see Table 5-13). 4. Click OK. xStack Storage User's Guide 85 - D-Link DSN-2100-10 | User's Manual for DSN-2100-10
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systems on the path to the remote system cannot support the default packet size, the xStack Storage Array ignores their requests to make the the administrator tried to perform an Automatic Volume Creation with both sliders at 10 (their maximum values), the volume is created using 11 drives, without - D-Link DSN-2100-10 | User's Manual for DSN-2100-10
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that corresponds to the number of drives and click OK. 5.4.12 Using the Down Drive Feature The xStack Storage Array provides a Down Drive feature that allows a drive to be removed from the system in an Down Drive operation, right click and select the Resume option. xStack Storage User's Guide 87 - D-Link DSN-2100-10 | User's Manual for DSN-2100-10
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Fibre Channel fabric services and manage both iSCSI and Fibre Channel devices, an iSNS server can be used as a consolidated configuration point for an entire storage network. The xStack Storage Array management console supports two iSNS configuration options: The xStack Storage Array management - D-Link DSN-2100-10 | User's Manual for DSN-2100-10
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). Figure 5-41. Configure System iSNS Dialog Box 4. Complete the fields in the dialog box (see Table 5-15). 5. Click OK. The settings are saved and the xStack Storage Array registers itself with the iSNS server. xStack Storage User's Guide 89 - D-Link DSN-2100-10 | User's Manual for DSN-2100-10
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the iSNS service. Enter the subnet mask of the server running the iSNS service. Enter the port number on which the server running the iSNS service s tasks you want the xStack Storage Array to perform, such as parity or media scans. When you create a task, you specify the day and time when it - D-Link DSN-2100-10 | User's Manual for DSN-2100-10
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task is to start. You can use the controls below the calendar to move to the previous year, previous month, next month, or next year. xStack Storage User's Guide 91 - D-Link DSN-2100-10 | User's Manual for DSN-2100-10
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Storage Array loses AC power, its onboard battery will be used to protect the contents of cache memory (up to 72 hours for a fully charged battery). I/O buffered in cache memory is written to disk whenever the xStack Storage Array battery is not fully charged. Stops all read and write operations - D-Link DSN-2100-10 | User's Manual for DSN-2100-10
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power in the event of a power failure. If a power failure occurs, a fully charged battery will protect the contents of buffer memory for 72 hours. 5.4.16 Saving the Event Log The event log tracks the xStack field, enter a name for the event log text file. 6. Click OK. xStack Storage User's Guide 93 - D-Link DSN-2100-10 | User's Manual for DSN-2100-10
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interface settings in the OOBE setup wizard when you started the xStack Storage Array for the first time. If you need to change these settings, perform the following procedure: 1. Click the xStack Storage icon on the Physical Resources tab. 2. Perform one of the following - D-Link DSN-2100-10 | User's Manual for DSN-2100-10
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the following steps: - On the File menu, click xStack Storage Date and Time. - Right-click and click xStack Storage Date and Time. Either step displays the xStack Storage Date and Time dialog box (see Figure 5-47). Figure 5-47 xStack Storage Date and Time Dialog Box xStack Storage User's Guide 95 - D-Link DSN-2100-10 | User's Manual for DSN-2100-10
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the appropriate system time. 5.5.3 Changing Email Notification Setup You may have specified email notification settings in the OOBE setup wizard when you started the xStack Storage Array for the first time. If you need to change these settings, or if you want to enable or disable this feature now - D-Link DSN-2100-10 | User's Manual for DSN-2100-10
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OK. Table 5-21. Configure Email Notification Dialog Box Settings Setting Enable Email Notification Support From Address To Address SMTP Server SMTP Port Description Click this option to enable email notifications from the xStack Storage Array. Enter the email address of a user. Each email sent by - D-Link DSN-2100-10 | User's Manual for DSN-2100-10
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the File name field, type a name for the configuration. 4. Click the Save button. 5.6.2 Restoring the xStack Storage Array Configuration If you used the procedure in Section 5.6.1 to save the xStack Storage Array configuration, you can use the following procedure to restore the saved configuration - D-Link DSN-2100-10 | User's Manual for DSN-2100-10
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xStack Storage Array to its factory-default settings, use the following procedure. For firmware have to restart the xStack Storage Array and asks whether or No, the xStack Storage Array loads the xStack Storage Array with the factory-default settings. When the xStack xStack Storage Array is - D-Link DSN-2100-10 | User's Manual for DSN-2100-10
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Yes to shut down the system (or click No to keep the system running). If you clicked Yes, your management console session ends and the xStack Storage Array is powered off. 100 Chapter 5 Configuring the xStack Storage Array - D-Link DSN-2100-10 | User's Manual for DSN-2100-10
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Log Messages screen Firmware image Firmware Image Info screen xStack Storage enclosure Enclosure Information screen xStack Storage tasks Section 6.10 6.19 6.16 6.2 6.5 6.1 6.7 6.15 6.17 6.13 6.14 6.18 6.12 6.11 6.10.2 6.10.2 6.4 6.6 6.7 6.9 6.8 102 Chapter 6 Monitoring the xStack Storage - D-Link DSN-2100-10 | User's Manual for DSN-2100-10
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may be a serious problem. - Warning messages are support required) and the Message Event Log identifies an error. If the temperature exceeds the overheat temperature limit, the xStack Storage Array shuts down automatically. Figure 6-1 Enclosure Information Screen xStack Storage User's Guide 103 - D-Link DSN-2100-10 | User's Manual for DSN-2100-10
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6.2 Viewing Log Messages When the xStack Storage icon is selected in the Physical Resources tab, you can use the Log Messages screen to view the . The messages are time- and date-stamped, with the most recent entry appearing at the top of the screen. 104 Chapter 6 Monitoring the xStack Storage - D-Link DSN-2100-10 | User's Manual for DSN-2100-10
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cautionary message: Alarm messages indicate that a severe condition exists that could potentially cause a problem with resources. The following is an example of an alarm message: To obtain additional the messages desired. For more information, see Chapter 5. xStack Storage User's Guide 105 - D-Link DSN-2100-10 | User's Manual for DSN-2100-10
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selected in the Physical Resources tab, you can use the Tasks Info screen to view the xStack Storage Array tasks (see Figure 6-3). Examples of tasks include bad block scan and volume will no longer start on any future occurrence. Delete the task. 106 Chapter 6 Monitoring the xStack Storage - D-Link DSN-2100-10 | User's Manual for DSN-2100-10
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6.4 Viewing Server SMI Information When the xStack Storage icon is selected in the Physical Resources tab, you can use the SMI Server Info screen to Edit button you can click to change the SMI server information if necessary. Figure 6-4 SMI Server Information Screen xStack Storage User's Guide 107 - D-Link DSN-2100-10 | User's Manual for DSN-2100-10
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image being used by the xStack Storage Array (see Figure 6-5). This screen also shows other valid firmware images that have been used with the xStack Storage Array. For information about upgrading the xStack Storage Array firmware, see Appendix E. Figure 6-5 Firmware Image Info Screen 108 Chapter - D-Link DSN-2100-10 | User's Manual for DSN-2100-10
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in green. Below this information are rows that correspond to the drives attached to the xStack Storage Array. Each row corresponds to a separate drive and shows the drive's: Slot number drive) Utilization percentage Allocation Figure 6-6 Storage Group Information xStack Storage User's Guide 109 - D-Link DSN-2100-10 | User's Manual for DSN-2100-10
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shown in the Tasks Info screen, double-click the task. A Task Message Details box appears, with detailed information about the task. 110 Chapter 6 Monitoring the xStack Storage - D-Link DSN-2100-10 | User's Manual for DSN-2100-10
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the volume appears in the tab., for example, shows information for a volume named "dlink." The Volume Information screen shows the following information (see Figure 6-8): The volume's durable (s). Figure 6-8 Example of Volume Information for a Volume Named dlink xStack Storage User's Guide 111 - D-Link DSN-2100-10 | User's Manual for DSN-2100-10
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shown in the Tasks Info screen, double-click the task. A Task Message Details box appears, with detailed information about the task. 112 Chapter 6 Monitoring the xStack Storage - D-Link DSN-2100-10 | User's Manual for DSN-2100-10
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6.10.1 10). Drive number Vendor model Serial number Physical capacity State (for example, online or offline) Microcode level ATA version Supported and actual line speeds Support for 48-bit addresses and SATA queuing Queue depth Figure 6-10 Drive Information Screen xStack Storage User's Guide - D-Link DSN-2100-10 | User's Manual for DSN-2100-10
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information collected from the SMART data (see Figure 6-11). You may notice a slight delay, as the xStack Storage Array polls this information from the drive (SMART data is polled from the drive every 10 seconds). The third tab displays the SMART attributes in a table (see Figure 6-12). Again, you - D-Link DSN-2100-10 | User's Manual for DSN-2100-10
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Figure 6-12 Viewing SMART Attributes xStack Storage User's Guide 115 - D-Link DSN-2100-10 | User's Manual for DSN-2100-10
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Info screen to view the session and connection parameters associated with the selected network entity. Figure 6-13 Target Node Info Screen 116 Chapter 6 Monitoring the xStack Storage - D-Link DSN-2100-10 | User's Manual for DSN-2100-10
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the Volume Access Info screen to view LUN map information for the volume associated with the selected network entity. Figure 6-14 Volume Access Info Screen xStack Storage User's Guide 117 - D-Link DSN-2100-10 | User's Manual for DSN-2100-10
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Info screen to view iSCSI initiator and access information associated with the selected network entity. Figure 6-15 Initiator Access Info Screen 118 Chapter 6 Monitoring the xStack Storage - D-Link DSN-2100-10 | User's Manual for DSN-2100-10
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MAC port address - Requested per-port speed - Aggregate LAG speed - Link status - Admin status - Ethernet encapsulation - VLAN support - Auto negotiation - MTU Ethernet Port. This area shows the status associated with the LAG port. Figure 6-16 LAG Port Info Screen xStack Storage User's Guide 119 - D-Link DSN-2100-10 | User's Manual for DSN-2100-10
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Info screen to view the IP address and port number associated with the selected network entity. Figure 6-17 Portals Info Screen 120 Chapter 6 Monitoring the xStack Storage - D-Link DSN-2100-10 | User's Manual for DSN-2100-10
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use the Connection Information screen to view the connection parameters and session information for the selected connection (see Figure 6-18). Figure 6-18 Connection Information Screen xStack Storage User's Guide 121 - D-Link DSN-2100-10 | User's Manual for DSN-2100-10
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the Initiator Information screen to view information associated with the selected iSCSI initiator (see Figure 6-19). Figure 6-19 Initiator Information Screen 122 Chapter 6 Monitoring the xStack Storage - D-Link DSN-2100-10 | User's Manual for DSN-2100-10
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the LUN Map Information screen to view LUN Map information associated with the selected iSCSI initiator (see Figure 6-20 Figure 6-20 LUN Map Information Screen xStack Storage User's Guide 123 - D-Link DSN-2100-10 | User's Manual for DSN-2100-10
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6.19 Viewing Ethernet Port Information When an Ethernet port is selected in the Physical Resources tab, the main display area shows the physical port information for the selected Ethernet port (see Figure 6-21). Figure 6-21 Physical Port Information 124 Chapter 6 Monitoring the xStack Storage - D-Link DSN-2100-10 | User's Manual for DSN-2100-10
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(the upper layers). If ping shows that packets can travel to the network and back, the problem is probably in the upper layers. If packets cannot make the round trip, lower protocol layers may in Figure 7-1 appears. Figure 7-1. Pinging from a Network Portal xStack Storage User's Guide 125 - D-Link DSN-2100-10 | User's Manual for DSN-2100-10
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ping appear in the Results area of the dialog box. 4. When you finish, click the Close button to close the dialog box. 7.2 Pinging from the xStack Storage Array Management Port The Ping Out of Band dialog box also lets you ping or locate the management workstation connected to the - D-Link DSN-2100-10 | User's Manual for DSN-2100-10
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Scale Time To Live (TTL) PMTU Enabled Parameter Default Value 8960 0 64 True Default Priority Table A-5. Set Default Task Priority Default Setting Parameter Default Value 5 xStack Storage User's Guide 127 - D-Link DSN-2100-10 | User's Manual for DSN-2100-10
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Value 0 New SCSI Port Table A-7. Modify iSCSI Port Default Setting Parameter Default Value 3260 Table A-8. Email Notification Support Default Setting Parameter Enable Email Notification Support SMTP Server SMTP Port Disabled 0.0.0.0 25 Default Value 128 Appendix A Factory Default Settings - D-Link DSN-2100-10 | User's Manual for DSN-2100-10
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Out-of-Box Settings Parameter IP Address Subnet Default Gateway Host name Admin Password Date and Time Time Zone Enable Email Support SMTP Server IP Address Port Number From To Initial Setting Management Port Settings Administrator Account Settings Date/Time Settings Email Notification Settings - D-Link DSN-2100-10 | User's Manual for DSN-2100-10
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B.2 Recording Volumes Use Table B-2 to record information about the volumes you create. Table B-2. Volumes Created Using the xStack Storage Array Volume Name Volume Size Data Redundancy (None, Parity, Mirror) Chunk Size Configuration (JBOD, Stripe, Mirror, Mirrored Stripe, Parity) Allocated - D-Link DSN-2100-10 | User's Manual for DSN-2100-10
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B.3 Recording iSCSI Initiators Use Table B-3 to record information about the iSCSI initiators you create. Table B-3. iSCSI Initiators Created Using the xStack Storage Array Initiator Name Initiator Password xStack Storage User's Guide 131 - D-Link DSN-2100-10 | User's Manual for DSN-2100-10
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LAGs Use Table B-4 to record information about the LAGs you create. Table B-4. LAGs Created Using the xStack Storage Array LAG Number (1, 2,...) MTU Size Ethernet Encapsulation VLAN Supported (Yes or No) Physical Ethernet Ports in This LAG Requested Speed 132 Appendix B Recording Your - D-Link DSN-2100-10 | User's Manual for DSN-2100-10
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Network Portals Use Table B-5 to record information about the network portals you create. Table B-5. Network Portals Created Using the xStack Storage Array LAG Number (1, 2,...) MTU Size Ethernet Encapsulation VLAN Supported (Yes or No) Physical Ethernet Ports in This LAG Requested Speed - D-Link DSN-2100-10 | User's Manual for DSN-2100-10
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iSCSI Target Nodes Use Table B-6 to record information about the iSCSI target nodes you create. Table B-6. iSCSI Target Nodes Created Using the xStack Storage Array iSCSI Node Alias Enable CHAP Secret (Yes/No) CHAP Secret (if Enabled) Initiators Selected LUN Number and Access Mode 134 - D-Link DSN-2100-10 | User's Manual for DSN-2100-10
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B.7 Recording IP Routing Tables Use Table B-7 to record information about the IP routing tables you create. Table B-7. IP Routing Tables Created Using the xStack Storage Array Network Destination Netmask Gateway Interface Metric xStack Storage User's Guide 135 - D-Link DSN-2100-10 | User's Manual for DSN-2100-10
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Scheduled Tasks Use Table B-8 to record information about the scheduled tasks you create. Table B-8. Scheduled Tasks Created Using the xStack Storage Array Operation Name Object Operation Task Frequency Start Time (Daily, Weekly, Monthly, Once) Start Date 136 Appendix B Recording - D-Link DSN-2100-10 | User's Manual for DSN-2100-10
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type: VT-100 - Bits per second: 9600 bps - Data bits: 8 - Parity: None - Stop bits: 1 - Flow control: none 3. Turn the xStack Storage Array power on. When Services Test Tool 4. Continue with boot operation Enter menu number desired: Figure C-1. Serial Port Diagnostic Menu xStack Storage User's Guide - D-Link DSN-2100-10 | User's Manual for DSN-2100-10
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. After the new configuration is downloaded, the Startup menu appears again. Type 4 and press Enter to continue to start the xStack Storage Array - To access the Enclosure Services Test Tool, type 3 and press the Enter key. - To skip the serial port startup menu and continue with the startup - D-Link DSN-2100-10 | User's Manual for DSN-2100-10
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port diagnostic menu, type the appropriate number for the option you want to perform: - 1 = Reset the xStack Storage Array to factory-default settings (see Section C.2.1) - 2 = Reboot or shut down the xStack Storage Array (see Section C.2.2) - 3 = Set the out-of-band port configuration (see Section - D-Link DSN-2100-10 | User's Manual for DSN-2100-10
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Storage Array to factory-default settings, use the following procedure. This procedure will require you to restart the xStack Storage Array. 1. From the management port diagnostic menu, type 1 and press Enter. A prompt asks whether you also want to reset the management port IP address ( - D-Link DSN-2100-10 | User's Manual for DSN-2100-10
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4. To reset to the factory-default settings, type y. Otherwise, type n. 5. Press Enter. The xStack Storage Array restarts. xStack Storage User's Guide 141 - D-Link DSN-2100-10 | User's Manual for DSN-2100-10
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desired option (see Figure C-6). Figure C-6. Prompt for Rebooting or Shutting Down the xStack Storage Array 2. Perform one of the following steps: - To reboot the xStack Storage Array, type 1. - To shut down the xStack Storage Array, type 2. - To cancel the operation and return to the management - D-Link DSN-2100-10 | User's Manual for DSN-2100-10
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. Otherwise, enter a new hostname and press Enter. A message says you must reboot the xStack Storage Array for the new settings to take effect, and then asks whether you want to management port settings take effect the next time the xStack Storage Array restarts. xStack Storage User's Guide 143 - D-Link DSN-2100-10 | User's Manual for DSN-2100-10
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FRUs that can be replaced or upgraded include: Battery Pack System and buffer memory SATA drives Fans Uninterruptible power supplies D.1 Installing the Battery Pack The xStack Storage Array accommodates a 4-cell or 6-cell shrink-wrapped battery pack. Because write-back caching is always enabled, we - D-Link DSN-2100-10 | User's Manual for DSN-2100-10
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the battery plug with connector J35 as shown in Figure D-3 and insert it fully into the socket. Figure D-3 Align the Battery Plug with Connector J35 xStack Storage User's Guide 145 - D-Link DSN-2100-10 | User's Manual for DSN-2100-10
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4. The connector locked firmly into connector J35. Figure D-4 Battery Plug Locked in Place 5. The installed battery is shown in Figure D-5. Figure D-5 The Installed Battery 146 Chapter 2 Identifying Hardware Components - D-Link DSN-2100-10 | User's Manual for DSN-2100-10
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memory must be installed as matching pairs. Table D-1 lists the specifications for DIMMs supported by the xStack Storage Array. These memory module specifications are crucial to the operation of your SAN array. Please visit the www.dlink.com website for tested memory modules. Table D-2 shows the - D-Link DSN-2100-10 | User's Manual for DSN-2100-10
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speed ECC X8 RAMs Registered Buffered Organization Table D-1. xStack Storage Array DIMM Specifications Description SDRAMs must be JEDEC compliant and DDR333 capable, with a CAS latency of 2.5. PC2100/DDR400 speed DIMMs can be used if they support a 2.5 CAS latency when operating at DDR333 speed - D-Link DSN-2100-10 | User's Manual for DSN-2100-10
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be part of a volume that may or may not be redundant. Before removing a drive from an operating xStack Storage Array, make sure it is the correct one. D.3.1 Drive and Tray Removal A drive/tray assembly can D-7 Drive and Tray Removal Figure D-8 Remove Drive/Tray xStack Storage User's Guide 149 - D-Link DSN-2100-10 | User's Manual for DSN-2100-10
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lifting the piece out of the tray as shown in Figure D-9. Figure D-9 Removing the Plastic Air Dam Piece 2. Your tray should now look like Figure D-10. Figure D-10 Tray with Air Dam Removed 150 Chapter 2 Identifying Hardware Components - D-Link DSN-2100-10 | User's Manual for DSN-2100-10
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screws to hold the drive securely in the drive tray as shown in Figure D-12. Figure D-12 Secure the Hard Drive in the Drive Tray xStack Storage User's Guide 151 - D-Link DSN-2100-10 | User's Manual for DSN-2100-10
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5. Your hard drive is ready for installation. Proceed to D.3.3. D.3.3 Drive and Tray Installation A drive/tray assembly can be installed by inserting the drive/tray assembly into the open drive bay as shown in Figure D-13. Push the tray at the point indicated in Step 2 of Figure D-14 and push until - D-Link DSN-2100-10 | User's Manual for DSN-2100-10
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Figure D-14 Press Here Until You See the Lever Move Inwards Figure D-15 Press Lever Inwards Untill it Locks xStack Storage User's Guide 153 - D-Link DSN-2100-10 | User's Manual for DSN-2100-10
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D.4 Replacing a Fan The xStack Storage Array contains three user replaceable fans. They can be replaced as follows. 1. Locate the failed fan. They can be identified by their green handle - D-Link DSN-2100-10 | User's Manual for DSN-2100-10
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3. Remove the fan from its socket as seen in Figure D-18. Figure D-18 Remove the Fan 4. Insert the new fan by reversing the previous steps. i.e. Insert fan into socket, press firmly downwards until it is seated and lower the handle to lock it in place. xStack Storage User's Guide 155 - D-Link DSN-2100-10 | User's Manual for DSN-2100-10
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D.5 Replacing a Power Supply The xStack Storage Array contains three user replaceable power supply modules. They can be replaced as follows. 1. Locate the failed power supply module. Unscrew the bolt holding the locking mechanism in place as shown in Figure D-19. Figure D-19 Unscrew the Bolt - D-Link DSN-2100-10 | User's Manual for DSN-2100-10
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Figure D-21 Remove the Power Supply Module 4. Insert the new power supply module by reversing the previous steps. i.e. Insert the new power supply module into the bay until it seats against the rear and the lever locks. Then screw the locking bolt into place. xStack Storage User's Guide 157 - D-Link DSN-2100-10 | User's Manual for DSN-2100-10
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Firmware D-Link periodically updates the firmware for the xStack Storage. The latest firmware releases are available at the D-Link Support Web site. 1. Go to the D-Link Support Web site (support.dlink.com). 2. Select your product model number from the pull-down menus. 3. Select the firmware - D-Link DSN-2100-10 | User's Manual for DSN-2100-10
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. 10. Click the firmware file, then click the Open button. (Or as a shortcut, double-click the firmware file). The new firmware is installed. A progress bar shows the status of the installation. 11. After the firmware is installed, a message prompts you to press OK to restart the xStack Storage - D-Link DSN-2100-10 | User's Manual for DSN-2100-10
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Appendix F Hardware Enclosures This appendix shows samples of hardware enclosures for the xStack Storage. F.1 Front View F.2 Back View Figure F- 1 Front View of Enclosure Figure F- 2 Rear View of Enclosure xStack Storage User's Guide 161 - D-Link DSN-2100-10 | User's Manual for DSN-2100-10
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. The current version of IP is IPv4. Internet Small Computer System Interface. An IP-based standard for linking data storage devices over a network and transferring data by carrying SCSI commands over IP networks. iSCSI supports a Gigabit Ethernet interface at the physical layer that allows systems - D-Link DSN-2100-10 | User's Manual for DSN-2100-10
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drive. Management Processor Unit. The PowerPC CPU used for management processing on the xStack Storage. A computer or other device, such as a printer. Every node has a unique network address, sometimes called a Data Link Control (DLC) address or Media Access Control (MAC) address. A way to improve - D-Link DSN-2100-10 | User's Manual for DSN-2100-10
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storage devices are added to a SAN, they will be accessible from any on any network servers, server power is used for business applications a volume must be allocated from a specific storage pool). A portion of a IP addresses that start with 100.100.100. are part of the xStack Storage User's Guide 165 - D-Link DSN-2100-10 | User's Manual for DSN-2100-10
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166 Appendix G Acronyms and Abbreviations
xStack Storage
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D-Link xStack Storage iSCSI SAN Arrays
Managed SAN Solutions
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