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D-Link xStack Storage iSCSI SAN Arrays Managed SAN Solutions (DSN-1100-10, 2100-10, 3100-10, 3200-10, 3300-10, 3400-10, 3500-10, 5110-10, 5210-10, 5410-10, 5000-10) Management Center Software User's Guide Version 1.4
D-Link xStack Storage iSCSI SAN Arrays Managed SAN Solutions (DSN-1100-10, 2100-10, 3100-10, 3200-10, 3300-10, 3400-10, 3500-10, 5110-10, 5210-10, 5410-10, 5000-10) Management Center Software User's Guide Version 1.4
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... 3.5 Logging Out 33 3.6 Exiting the xStack Storage Management Center 33 3.7 Shutting Down the xStack Storage Array 34 vi Contents Contents Chapter 1 Introduction ...1 1.1 Product Overview 2 1.2 Terminology and Concepts 2 1.3 Storage Pools and Drives 3 1.4 Volumes 4 1.5 Tasks...6 1.5.1 Initialize a Parity Volume 6 1.5.2 Rebuild a Volume 6 1.5.3 Scan a Volume 7 1.5.4 Grow (Expand) a Volume 7 1.5.5 Reconfigure a Volume 7 1.6 Network Portals 7 1.7 VLANs 8 1.8 LAGs ...8 1.9 iSCSI Target Nodes 8 1.10 iSCSI Log-In, Sessions and Connections...
... 3.5 Logging Out 33 3.6 Exiting the xStack Storage Management Center 33 3.7 Shutting Down the xStack Storage Array 34 vi Contents Contents Chapter 1 Introduction ...1 1.1 Product Overview 2 1.2 Terminology and Concepts 2 1.3 Storage Pools and Drives 3 1.4 Volumes 4 1.5 Tasks...6 1.5.1 Initialize a Parity Volume 6 1.5.2 Rebuild a Volume 6 1.5.3 Scan a Volume 7 1.5.4 Grow (Expand) a Volume 7 1.5.5 Reconfigure a Volume 7 1.6 Network Portals 7 1.7 VLANs 8 1.8 LAGs ...8 1.9 iSCSI Target Nodes 8 1.10 iSCSI Log-In, Sessions and Connections...
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... 6.2.10 Shutting Down the xStack Storage (Control Tab 94 6.2.11 Selecting a Battery Policy and System Failure Policy (System Policy Tab) .... 94 6.2.12 Configuring User Accounts (Settings Tab 95 6.2.13 Viewing or Changing Advanced Settings (Advanced Settings Tab 96 Chapter 7 Managing Management and Ethernet Ports and Portals 101 7.1 Understanding the Network Settings View 102 xStack Storage Management...
... 6.2.10 Shutting Down the xStack Storage (Control Tab 94 6.2.11 Selecting a Battery Policy and System Failure Policy (System Policy Tab) .... 94 6.2.12 Configuring User Accounts (Settings Tab 95 6.2.13 Viewing or Changing Advanced Settings (Advanced Settings Tab 96 Chapter 7 Managing Management and Ethernet Ports and Portals 101 7.1 Understanding the Network Settings View 102 xStack Storage Management...
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... 104 7.3 Viewing or Changing the Ethernet Port Settings 105 7.4 Working with Network Portals 107 7.4.1 Creating Network Portals 107 7.4.2 Deleting a Network Portal 108 7.4.3 Pinging from a Network Portal 109 7.5 Grouping and Ungrouping Ports 110 7.5.1 Grouping Ports 111 7.5.2 ...xStack Storage 117 8.2 Removing an xStack Storage 118 8.3 Force System Failover 119 Chapter 9 Best Practices ...121 9.1 Saving Configuration Settings 122 9.2 Resetting Display Preferences 122 9.3 Working with Firewalls 122 Chapter 10 Troubleshooting ...125 10.1 Downloading a System Diagnostic Capture 126 10...
... 104 7.3 Viewing or Changing the Ethernet Port Settings 105 7.4 Working with Network Portals 107 7.4.1 Creating Network Portals 107 7.4.2 Deleting a Network Portal 108 7.4.3 Pinging from a Network Portal 109 7.5 Grouping and Ungrouping Ports 110 7.5.1 Grouping Ports 111 7.5.2 ...xStack Storage 117 8.2 Removing an xStack Storage 118 8.3 Force System Failover 119 Chapter 9 Best Practices ...121 9.1 Saving Configuration Settings 122 9.2 Resetting Display Preferences 122 9.3 Working with Firewalls 122 Chapter 10 Troubleshooting ...125 10.1 Downloading a System Diagnostic Capture 126 10...
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... and Drives Section 1.4, Volumes Section 1.5, Tasks Section 1.6, Network Portals Section 1.7, VLANs Section 1.8, LAGs Section 1.9, iSCSI Target Nodes Section 1.10, iSCSI Log-In, Sessions and Connections Section 1.11, Multiple Connections per Session xStack Storage Management Center Software User's Guide 1 Chapter 1 Introduction This chapter provides an introduction to the D-Link xStack Storage...
... and Drives Section 1.4, Volumes Section 1.5, Tasks Section 1.6, Network Portals Section 1.7, VLANs Section 1.8, LAGs Section 1.9, iSCSI Target Nodes Section 1.10, iSCSI Log-In, Sessions and Connections Section 1.11, Multiple Connections per Session xStack Storage Management Center Software User's Guide 1 Chapter 1 Introduction This chapter provides an introduction to the D-Link xStack Storage...
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...event of a failure of any one copy of the data among multiple drives is 20%. However, this array. For a stripe mirror organization, the xStack Storage system distributes volume into members, as necessary. xStack Storage Management Center Software User's Guide 5 The fixed number of blocks used ... . The parity information provides redundancy without having to the selected Extents. For example, if a 10 GB striped volume was distributed among several drives Yes and adds parity blocks spread throughout the volume to Organize Volumes Organization JBOD Mirror Stripe Stripe ...
...event of a failure of any one copy of the data among multiple drives is 20%. However, this array. For a stripe mirror organization, the xStack Storage system distributes volume into members, as necessary. xStack Storage Management Center Software User's Guide 5 The fixed number of blocks used ... . The parity information provides redundancy without having to the selected Extents. For example, if a 10 GB striped volume was distributed among several drives Yes and adds parity blocks spread throughout the volume to Organize Volumes Organization JBOD Mirror Stripe Stripe ...
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... standard one-to-one relationship of providing a permissible access to Network Portal with a LAG. Optionally, a CHAP secret can be tagged with that VLAN ID. 1.8 LAGs The xStack Storage system manages the physical data ports on an xStack Storage system. When the log in is accepted, an iSCSI session ...and an iSCSI connection is automatically generated for additional security authentication. 1.10 iSCSI Log-In, Sessions and Connections When an iSCSI initiator node needs access to the volumes in an xStack Storage system, it is to be enabled, a VLAN ID must log in to ...
... standard one-to-one relationship of providing a permissible access to Network Portal with a LAG. Optionally, a CHAP secret can be tagged with that VLAN ID. 1.8 LAGs The xStack Storage system manages the physical data ports on an xStack Storage system. When the log in is accepted, an iSCSI session ...and an iSCSI connection is automatically generated for additional security authentication. 1.10 iSCSI Log-In, Sessions and Connections When an iSCSI initiator node needs access to the volumes in an xStack Storage system, it is to be enabled, a VLAN ID must log in to ...
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...storage volumes. Physical Storage View - lets you view and manage xStack Storage hard disks. System Administration View - lets you view and configure the settings for best practices on using your xStack Storage solutions in a firewall environment. 2.3 Understanding the Basics The xStack Storage...powered-up user accounts, upgrading software, and selecting an xStack Storage battery policy. Network Settings View - In addition: The xStack Storage arrays must have an installed: Network-interface card (NIC) initially configured for the same Internet...
...storage volumes. Physical Storage View - lets you view and manage xStack Storage hard disks. System Administration View - lets you view and configure the settings for best practices on using your xStack Storage solutions in a firewall environment. 2.3 Understanding the Basics The xStack Storage...powered-up user accounts, upgrading software, and selecting an xStack Storage battery policy. Network Settings View - In addition: The xStack Storage arrays must have an installed: Network-interface card (NIC) initially configured for the same Internet...
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...can then click an area on the main window to display a help system that area. If an action (such as an alert or event) requires your attention, it appears as a clickable link on the View menu. Status Bar Activity Indicator 2.4 Getting Help The xStack Storage Management Center provides a...the current view. Detail Tabs in the Detail Tabs area. Help is optimized for xStack Storage wizards by clicking the Help button on the toolbar (see Figure 2-10). For users who prefer the status bar to the pointer. xStack Storage Management Center Software User's Guide 15 When you ...
...can then click an area on the main window to display a help system that area. If an action (such as an alert or event) requires your attention, it appears as a clickable link on the View menu. Status Bar Activity Indicator 2.4 Getting Help The xStack Storage Management Center provides a...the current view. Detail Tabs in the Detail Tabs area. Help is optimized for xStack Storage wizards by clicking the Help button on the toolbar (see Figure 2-10). For users who prefer the status bar to the pointer. xStack Storage Management Center Software User's Guide 15 When you ...
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...10. Help Button 2.5 READ THIS SECTION - These tasks are organized into three groups: Required tasks that all initiators. Change the default admin login password. 4. Check drive status periodically. 4. Optional Tasks 1. See Section 3.1 3.1.1 3.4.1 3.4.2 4.2 4.3.1 6.2.5 4.3.1 5.1 5.3.3 5.2.3 7.2 6.2.11 16 Chapter 2 Overview of the other than the administrator will be performed using the xStack Storage... Recommended tasks that D-Link Networks recommends that you perform Optional tasks that can be accessing the xStack Storage Management Center). 5. Create one...
...10. Help Button 2.5 READ THIS SECTION - These tasks are organized into three groups: Required tasks that all initiators. Change the default admin login password. 4. Check drive status periodically. 4. Optional Tasks 1. See Section 3.1 3.1.1 3.4.1 3.4.2 4.2 4.3.1 6.2.5 4.3.1 5.1 5.3.3 5.2.3 7.2 6.2.11 16 Chapter 2 Overview of the other than the administrator will be performed using the xStack Storage... Recommended tasks that D-Link Networks recommends that you perform Optional tasks that can be accessing the xStack Storage Management Center). 5. Create one...
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...address of a third-party NTP (Network Time Protocol) server, which will automatically be placed on a piece of paper. The Advanced Settings tab appears in the Detail Tabs area (an example is displayed. 3.2 Setting the System Date and Time The xStack Storage maintains the current date and time.... View panel, click System Administration. 2. To log in to the selected xStack Storage array without having to enter your xStack Storage system to automatically synchronize its date and time to that will need to contact D-Link technical support. 3. In this information, you may not want to log in...
...address of a third-party NTP (Network Time Protocol) server, which will automatically be placed on a piece of paper. The Advanced Settings tab appears in the Detail Tabs area (an example is displayed. 3.2 Setting the System Date and Time The xStack Storage maintains the current date and time.... View panel, click System Administration. 2. To log in to the selected xStack Storage array without having to enter your xStack Storage system to automatically synchronize its date and time to that will need to contact D-Link technical support. 3. In this information, you may not want to log in...
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... an IP address for the Remote System Time item, then type the new date and/or time and press the Enter key. xStack Storage Management Center Software User's Guide 27 Figure 3-10. You can click on the calendar button at the far right of the date and time field to display a calendar pop...
... an IP address for the Remote System Time item, then type the new date and/or time and press the Enter key. xStack Storage Management Center Software User's Guide 27 Figure 3-10. You can click on the calendar button at the far right of the date and time field to display a calendar pop...
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... iSCSI session and connection to be allocated for this screen. The Grant Access screen appears (see section 6.2.13). Click Next. By default, a block size of drives used for a connection to access a volume that is assumed for all SCSI communication between your host server and all new volumes by using the Advanced... block size setting for all volumes. Figure 4-9. Volume Size Screen 5. Do not exceed the maximum volume size shown in the System Administration view (see Figure 4-10). 42 Chapter 4 Managing Volumes
... iSCSI session and connection to be allocated for this screen. The Grant Access screen appears (see section 6.2.13). Click Next. By default, a block size of drives used for a connection to access a volume that is assumed for all SCSI communication between your host server and all new volumes by using the Advanced... block size setting for all volumes. Figure 4-9. Volume Size Screen 5. Do not exceed the maximum volume size shown in the System Administration view (see Figure 4-10). 42 Chapter 4 Managing Volumes
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... access to Create Volume screen appears (see section 4.3.1). The Ready to an initiator at a later time (see Figure 4-11). Grant Access Screen 6. Click Next. xStack Storage Management Center Software User's Guide 43 Figure 4-10. If you prefer, you can do so at this time. By default, all the initiators between them, get selected. -
... access to Create Volume screen appears (see section 4.3.1). The Ready to an initiator at a later time (see Figure 4-11). Grant Access Screen 6. Click Next. xStack Storage Management Center Software User's Guide 43 Figure 4-10. If you prefer, you can do so at this time. By default, all the initiators between them, get selected. -
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If the volume is created, a message similar to create the volume. If you are satisfied with your selections click Finish to the one in Figure 4-20 appears. Then click Next until you need to Create Volume Screen 10. Successfully Created Volume Message 11. Click Close to close the Wizard and return to create the volume. Otherwise, click the Back button to return to the screen where you return to this screen and click Finish to the Volume View. 50 Chapter 4 Managing Volumes Figure 4-19. Ready to change a selection. Figure 4-20.
If the volume is created, a message similar to create the volume. If you are satisfied with your selections click Finish to the one in Figure 4-20 appears. Then click Next until you need to Create Volume Screen 10. Successfully Created Volume Message 11. Click Close to close the Wizard and return to create the volume. Otherwise, click the Back button to return to the screen where you return to this screen and click Finish to the Volume View. 50 Chapter 4 Managing Volumes Figure 4-19. Ready to change a selection. Figure 4-20.
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... (OK, Needs Attention, Failed or Not Present). Figure 6-2. Hardware note: For the DSN-5110-10, the additional controller is the DSN-510, for the DSN5210-10, the additional controller is the DSN-520 and for each controller that has a status of OK. xStack Storage Management Center Software User's Guide 83 The software version also appears for the...
... (OK, Needs Attention, Failed or Not Present). Figure 6-2. Hardware note: For the DSN-5110-10, the additional controller is the DSN-510, for the DSN5210-10, the additional controller is the DSN-520 and for each controller that has a status of OK. xStack Storage Management Center Software User's Guide 83 The software version also appears for the...
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...PDT). Restart the xStack Storage. See section 6.2.11 The User Accounts tab lets you select an item, detailed information about the system: Total amount of storage and the amount of storage available Number of the tab. in Figure 6-4, the array is the same ...tab label; See section 6.2.1. The History tab shows historical information. Upgrade software. See section 6.2.8. - Shut down the xStack Storage. See section 6.2.10. The System Policy tab lets you specify a battery policy. Each row in the left column indicates the severity of system ...
...PDT). Restart the xStack Storage. See section 6.2.11 The User Accounts tab lets you select an item, detailed information about the system: Total amount of storage and the amount of storage available Number of the tab. in Figure 6-4, the array is the same ...tab label; See section 6.2.1. The History tab shows historical information. Upgrade software. See section 6.2.8. - Shut down the xStack Storage. See section 6.2.10. The System Policy tab lets you specify a battery policy. Each row in the left column indicates the severity of system ...
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Save Configuration Dialog Box 3. Figure 6-10. Using the Save Configuration dialog box, go to store the configuration file. 4. For example, you want to the location where you can use the current date and time or a particular configuration as part of the file name automatically. Under XStack Storage Configuration, click the Save button. The configuration... naming the configuration file, assign a name that will make it easy to the end of the file name. 5. The Save dialog box appears (see Figure 6-10). Figure 6-9.
Save Configuration Dialog Box 3. Figure 6-10. Using the Save Configuration dialog box, go to store the configuration file. 4. For example, you want to the location where you can use the current date and time or a particular configuration as part of the file name automatically. Under XStack Storage Configuration, click the Save button. The configuration... naming the configuration file, assign a name that will make it easy to the end of the file name. 5. The Save dialog box appears (see Figure 6-10). Figure 6-9.
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... at the same time. Download the xStack Storage software file and note the location where... the same subnet as the xStack Storage's default port of the xStack Storage's factory default settings, refer to...System Administration view, you can return the xStack Storage to upgrading software or create a rule ...xStack Storage to Appendix B. 1. Or you want to return the management port to a location where the xStack Storage can update the xStack Storage software. If your xStack Storage... software, you want to return the xStack Storage array to the factory default setting. Using ...
... at the same time. Download the xStack Storage software file and note the location where... the same subnet as the xStack Storage's default port of the xStack Storage's factory default settings, refer to...System Administration view, you can return the xStack Storage to upgrading software or create a rule ...xStack Storage to Appendix B. 1. Or you want to return the management port to a location where the xStack Storage can update the xStack Storage software. If your xStack Storage... software, you want to return the xStack Storage array to the factory default setting. Using ...
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...10 Shutting Down the xStack Storage (Control Tab) The Control tab provides a Shutdown button for single-controller systems. 94 Chapter 6 System Administration In the System Administration View, click the Control tab. 2. Precautionary Message 3. To select the Battery and System Failure policies: 1. Figure 6-17. Click the Shutdown button. Click OK to shut down the xStack Storage... or click Cancel to not shut down the xStack Storage. 6.2.11 Selecting a Battery Policy and System Failure Policy (System Policy Tab) The xStack Storage Management Center lets you ...
...10 Shutting Down the xStack Storage (Control Tab) The Control tab provides a Shutdown button for single-controller systems. 94 Chapter 6 System Administration In the System Administration View, click the Control tab. 2. Precautionary Message 3. To select the Battery and System Failure policies: 1. Figure 6-17. Click the Shutdown button. Click OK to shut down the xStack Storage... or click Cancel to not shut down the xStack Storage. 6.2.11 Selecting a Battery Policy and System Failure Policy (System Policy Tab) The xStack Storage Management Center lets you ...