Seagate X8 Accelerator Quick Start Guide
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... the total available storage for performance tuning options. These metrics include: Operational Status, Temperature, and Remaining Life. If a Seagate® X8 Accelerator is desired. Choose an 8 lane PCIe slot with 200 LFM of extra DRAM for I/O acceleration. Step 6: Device Monitoring The monitor utility "vgc-monitor" provides key metrics during normal operation of the USB drive...
... the total available storage for performance tuning options. These metrics include: Operational Status, Temperature, and Remaining Life. If a Seagate® X8 Accelerator is desired. Choose an 8 lane PCIe slot with 200 LFM of extra DRAM for I/O acceleration. Step 6: Device Monitoring The monitor utility "vgc-monitor" provides key metrics during normal operation of the USB drive...
Seagate X8 Accelerator User Guide for Linux
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... computing applications. Seagate X8 Accelerator enables enterprises to deliver highest sustained application performance over its life time and enterprise-class reliability. The DRAM requirements mentioned above are only meant for each X8 Accelerator device. 1.0 INTRODUCTION The Seagate® X8 Accelerator line of solid state storage devices is a revolutionary product family that utilizes the industry standard PCIe bus interface along...
... computing applications. Seagate X8 Accelerator enables enterprises to deliver highest sustained application performance over its life time and enterprise-class reliability. The DRAM requirements mentioned above are only meant for each X8 Accelerator device. 1.0 INTRODUCTION The Seagate® X8 Accelerator line of solid state storage devices is a revolutionary product family that utilizes the industry standard PCIe bus interface along...
Seagate X8 Accelerator User Guide for Linux
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... please follow the single board instructions. SEAGATE X8 ACCELERATOR USER GUIDE FOR LINUX, REV. NOTE Disconnect the server from the AC power to the bracket (see picture below). Double Board: To replace brackets for PCIe slot specifications. From a performance point ... board device, please remove only the two screws closest to ensure no PCIe x8/x16 slots are present. 3.1 BRACKET INSTALLATION If necessary, install the appropriate bracket on the Seagate X8 Accelerator device. 3.0 HARDWARE INSTALLATION Please observe Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) precautions while installing...
... please follow the single board instructions. SEAGATE X8 ACCELERATOR USER GUIDE FOR LINUX, REV. NOTE Disconnect the server from the AC power to the bracket (see picture below). Double Board: To replace brackets for PCIe slot specifications. From a performance point ... board device, please remove only the two screws closest to ensure no PCIe x8/x16 slots are present. 3.1 BRACKET INSTALLATION If necessary, install the appropriate bracket on the Seagate X8 Accelerator device. 3.0 HARDWARE INSTALLATION Please observe Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) precautions while installing...
Seagate X8 Accelerator User Guide for Linux
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... of these options. 4.1 FAN SPEED SETTINGS IN BIOS If your system has BIOS settings for these settings, so the exact wording of PCIe and X8 Accelerator bandwidth when running workloads that have all BIOS's will have low CPU consumption. NOTE Intel has identified an issue in Xeon E5-2600 ...document at the URL below: http://www.intel.com/content/dam/www/public/us/en/documents/specification-updates/xeon-e5-family-spec-update.pdf SEAGATE X8 ACCELERATOR USER GUIDE FOR LINUX, REV. 4.0 SYSTEM BIOS SETTINGS After a system restart, prior to booting the operating system, enter the system BIOS...
... of these options. 4.1 FAN SPEED SETTINGS IN BIOS If your system has BIOS settings for these settings, so the exact wording of PCIe and X8 Accelerator bandwidth when running workloads that have all BIOS's will have low CPU consumption. NOTE Intel has identified an issue in Xeon E5-2600 ...document at the URL below: http://www.intel.com/content/dam/www/public/us/en/documents/specification-updates/xeon-e5-family-spec-update.pdf SEAGATE X8 ACCELERATOR USER GUIDE FOR LINUX, REV. 4.0 SYSTEM BIOS SETTINGS After a system restart, prior to booting the operating system, enter the system BIOS...
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... the output of these messages, please follow the solution listed below. 1) "Firmware Version Mismatch Found (GRTL) 45801 Expected 52879. Step 5. SEAGATE X8 ACCELERATOR USER GUIDE FOR LINUX, REV. Ensure the vgcd service is installed, then the device driver will not load. Rescanning LVM volumes... Rescanning mount... points... [ OK ] [ OK ] [ OK ] [ OK ] [ OK ] Step 4. Solution: Update the firmware using instructions in the PCIe slot. In case you are not loaded, then manually start the service with "service vgcd start" fails, then please check syslog for "VGC" error messages...
... the output of these messages, please follow the solution listed below. 1) "Firmware Version Mismatch Found (GRTL) 45801 Expected 52879. Step 5. SEAGATE X8 ACCELERATOR USER GUIDE FOR LINUX, REV. Ensure the vgcd service is installed, then the device driver will not load. Rescanning LVM volumes... Rescanning mount... points... [ OK ] [ OK ] [ OK ] [ OK ] [ OK ] Step 4. Solution: Update the firmware using instructions in the PCIe slot. In case you are not loaded, then manually start the service with "service vgcd start" fails, then please check syslog for "VGC" error messages...
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....C7 Creating vgc.diags.tar Collecting diagnostic data... Often the electrical connections are two onboard LEDS on the Seagate X8 Accelerator device. Finally, file systems can have setting for maximum performance selected. Send the "vgc.diags.tar" ...PCIe slot which are visible through the back bracket and always indicate the state of these LEDs indicates: 15.0 CONTACTING SUPPORT • Email: Support.seagate.com • Phone: 1-800-SEAGATE (1-800-732-4238) • Website: http://www.seagate.com/internal-hard-drives/enterprise-hard-drives/ssd/x8-accelerator/ SEAGATE X8 ACCELERATOR...
....C7 Creating vgc.diags.tar Collecting diagnostic data... Often the electrical connections are two onboard LEDS on the Seagate X8 Accelerator device. Finally, file systems can have setting for maximum performance selected. Send the "vgc.diags.tar" ...PCIe slot which are visible through the back bracket and always indicate the state of these LEDs indicates: 15.0 CONTACTING SUPPORT • Email: Support.seagate.com • Phone: 1-800-SEAGATE (1-800-732-4238) • Website: http://www.seagate.com/internal-hard-drives/enterprise-hard-drives/ssd/x8-accelerator/ SEAGATE X8 ACCELERATOR...
Seagate X8 Accelerator User Guide for VMware
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... shows host memory the X8 Accelerator will need additional DRAM. SEAGATE X8 ACCELERATOR FOR VMWARE ESXI USER GUIDE, REV. 1.0 INTRODUCTION The Seagate® X8 Accelerator for each X8 Accelerator device. OS and other applications will use based on ESXi 5.0/5.1 based systems. 2.0 SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS To achieve full performance the X8 Accelerator requires a multicore processor system with an 8 lane Gen2 PCIe slot and good air...
... shows host memory the X8 Accelerator will need additional DRAM. SEAGATE X8 ACCELERATOR FOR VMWARE ESXI USER GUIDE, REV. 1.0 INTRODUCTION The Seagate® X8 Accelerator for each X8 Accelerator device. OS and other applications will use based on ESXi 5.0/5.1 based systems. 2.0 SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS To achieve full performance the X8 Accelerator requires a multicore processor system with an 8 lane Gen2 PCIe slot and good air...
Seagate X8 Accelerator User Guide for VMware
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..., please remove only the two screws closest to 50% reduction in x8 or x16 PCIe Gen 2 slots. If no dangerous voltages are available, x4 slots can damage server and/or device components. SEAGATE X8 ACCELERATOR FOR VMWARE ESXI USER GUIDE, REV. NOTE Please use only brackets ... power to 4lb-in the picture below ). A 5 ESD can be tightened to ensure no PCIe x8/x16 slots are present. 3.1 BRACKET INSTALLATION If necessary, install the appropriate bracket on the Seagate X8 Accelerator device. NOTE Some systems have any nuts, please follow the single board instructions.
..., please remove only the two screws closest to 50% reduction in x8 or x16 PCIe Gen 2 slots. If no dangerous voltages are available, x4 slots can damage server and/or device components. SEAGATE X8 ACCELERATOR FOR VMWARE ESXI USER GUIDE, REV. NOTE Please use only brackets ... power to 4lb-in the picture below ). A 5 ESD can be tightened to ensure no PCIe x8/x16 slots are present. 3.1 BRACKET INSTALLATION If necessary, install the appropriate bracket on the Seagate X8 Accelerator device. NOTE Some systems have any nuts, please follow the single board instructions.
Seagate X8 Accelerator User Guide for VMware
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Not all BIOS's will have all of these settings, so the exact wording of PCIe and X8 Accelerator bandwidth when running workloads that maximize the airflow. On HP systems: BIOS -> Advanced Options -> Thermal Configuration -> Increased/Maximum Cooling On Dell systems: System Settings ... the document at the URL below: http://www.intel.com/content/dam/www/public/us/en/documents/specification-updates/xeon-e5-family-spec-update.pdf SEAGATE X8 ACCELERATOR FOR VMWARE ESXI USER GUIDE, REV. A 6 Note that each BIOS often has its own nomenclature for these options. 4.1 FAN SPEED SETTINGS IN BIOS ...
Not all BIOS's will have all of these settings, so the exact wording of PCIe and X8 Accelerator bandwidth when running workloads that maximize the airflow. On HP systems: BIOS -> Advanced Options -> Thermal Configuration -> Increased/Maximum Cooling On Dell systems: System Settings ... the document at the URL below: http://www.intel.com/content/dam/www/public/us/en/documents/specification-updates/xeon-e5-family-spec-update.pdf SEAGATE X8 ACCELERATOR FOR VMWARE ESXI USER GUIDE, REV. A 6 Note that each BIOS often has its own nomenclature for these options. 4.1 FAN SPEED SETTINGS IN BIOS ...
Seagate X8 Accelerator User Guide for VMware
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...for "VGC" error messages. # cat /var/log/messages | grep -i vgc SEAGATE X8 ACCELERATOR FOR VMWARE ESXI USER GUIDE, REV. However, if device cools down the system and check whether the device is detected on the PCIe bus. # lspci -d 1a78: 82:00.0 FLASH memory: Virident Systems Inc....T[warning], T[offline], Turbo/ Compliant, Power NOTE Threshold, and IO Performance levels are set in the PCIe slot. Ensure the device is seated correctly in turbo mode. Step 2. If manually starting the service with "service vgcd start the service with X8 Accelerator driver that is brought down .
...for "VGC" error messages. # cat /var/log/messages | grep -i vgc SEAGATE X8 ACCELERATOR FOR VMWARE ESXI USER GUIDE, REV. However, if device cools down the system and check whether the device is detected on the PCIe bus. # lspci -d 1a78: 82:00.0 FLASH memory: Virident Systems Inc....T[warning], T[offline], Turbo/ Compliant, Power NOTE Threshold, and IO Performance levels are set in the PCIe slot. Ensure the device is seated correctly in turbo mode. Step 2. If manually starting the service with "service vgcd start the service with X8 Accelerator driver that is brought down .
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...check BIOS settings to load automatically on boot by running the following will be logged: kernel: INFO: task vgc_mtwa0:13866 blocked for drive 'a',PCIe 0000:82:00.0 does not match the installed driver. When the system has been debugged and the issue fixed, to set the device to.... Check the system logs for this condition occurs a message similar to ensure that you see one of vgc-monitor for instructions on performance. SEAGATE X8 ACCELERATOR FOR VMWARE ESXI USER GUIDE, REV. If you have a large impact on the next steps. 12.2 PERFORMANCE IS LOWER THAN EXPECTED If ...
...check BIOS settings to load automatically on boot by running the following will be logged: kernel: INFO: task vgc_mtwa0:13866 blocked for drive 'a',PCIe 0000:82:00.0 does not match the installed driver. When the system has been debugged and the issue fixed, to set the device to.... Check the system logs for this condition occurs a message similar to ensure that you see one of vgc-monitor for instructions on performance. SEAGATE X8 ACCELERATOR FOR VMWARE ESXI USER GUIDE, REV. If you have a large impact on the next steps. 12.2 PERFORMANCE IS LOWER THAN EXPECTED If ...
Seagate X8 Accelerator User Guide for Windows
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... below shows host memory the X8 Accelerator will need additional DRAM. 1.0 Introduction The Seagate® X8 Accelerator line of solid state storage devices is a revolutionary product family that utilizes the industry standard PCIe bus interface, along with an 8 lane Gen2 PCIe slot and good air movement. Seagate X8 Accelerator enables enterprises to install, configure, and manage Seagate X8 Accelerator devices with software version...
... below shows host memory the X8 Accelerator will need additional DRAM. 1.0 Introduction The Seagate® X8 Accelerator line of solid state storage devices is a revolutionary product family that utilizes the industry standard PCIe bus interface, along with an 8 lane Gen2 PCIe slot and good air movement. Seagate X8 Accelerator enables enterprises to install, configure, and manage Seagate X8 Accelerator devices with software version...
Seagate X8 Accelerator User Guide for Windows
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... and/or device components. Disconnect the server from the AC power to ensure no PCIe x8/x16 slots are present. 3.1 BRACKET INSTALLATION If necessary, install the appropriate bracket on the Seagate X8 Accelerator device. NOTE Please use only brackets supplied with x8 physical connectors but only provide x4 electrical connectivity. The screws need an 'm 2.5' screw driver...
... and/or device components. Disconnect the server from the AC power to ensure no PCIe x8/x16 slots are present. 3.1 BRACKET INSTALLATION If necessary, install the appropriate bracket on the Seagate X8 Accelerator device. NOTE Please use only brackets supplied with x8 physical connectors but only provide x4 electrical connectivity. The screws need an 'm 2.5' screw driver...
Seagate X8 Accelerator User Guide for Windows
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... found under the "Advanced: Processor/Chipset Control" BIOS menus. Note that have all of these settings, so the exact wording of PCIe and X8 Accelerator bandwidth when running workloads that each BIOS often has its own nomenclature for these options. 4.1 FAN SPEED SETTINGS IN BIOS If your...document at the URL below: http://www.intel.com/content/dam/www/public/us/en/documents/specification-updates/xeon-e5-family-spec-update.pdf SEAGATE X8 ACCELERATOR FOR WINDOWS USER GUIDE, REV. To avoid this issue, C2 and C1E processor power states must be disabled. Disable the following optional...
... found under the "Advanced: Processor/Chipset Control" BIOS menus. Note that have all of these settings, so the exact wording of PCIe and X8 Accelerator bandwidth when running workloads that each BIOS often has its own nomenclature for these options. 4.1 FAN SPEED SETTINGS IN BIOS If your...document at the URL below: http://www.intel.com/content/dam/www/public/us/en/documents/specification-updates/xeon-e5-family-spec-update.pdf SEAGATE X8 ACCELERATOR FOR WINDOWS USER GUIDE, REV. To avoid this issue, C2 and C1E processor power states must be disabled. Disable the following optional...
Seagate X8 Accelerator User Guide for Windows
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...If you are not loaded, then manually start " fails, then please check syslog for instructions on the PCIe bus. # lspci -d 1a78: 82:00.0 FLASH memory: Virident Systems Inc. SEAGATE X8 ACCELERATOR FOR WINDOWS USER GUIDE, REV. Ensure the device is installed, then the device driver will not load.... Solution: Update the firmware using instructions in the PCIe slot. And then re-install the rpms. Please refer to ...
...If you are not loaded, then manually start " fails, then please check syslog for instructions on the PCIe bus. # lspci -d 1a78: 82:00.0 FLASH memory: Virident Systems Inc. SEAGATE X8 ACCELERATOR FOR WINDOWS USER GUIDE, REV. Ensure the device is installed, then the device driver will not load.... Solution: Update the firmware using instructions in the PCIe slot. And then re-install the rpms. Please refer to ...
Seagate X8 Accelerator User Guide for Windows
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..."chkconfig vgcd off" to ensure that the driver does not load automatically on the Seagate X8 Accelerator device. Send the "vgc.diags.tar" file to collect debugging information for Seagate support personnel and then reboot the system. # vgc-diags vgc-diags: 3.2.55402....: Support.seagate.com • Phone: 1-800-SEAGATE (1-800-732-4238) • Website: http://www.seagate.com/internal-hard-drives/enterprise-hard-drives/ssd/x8-accelerator/ SEAGATE X8 ACCELERATOR FOR WINDOWS USER GUIDE, REV. Often the electrical connections are physically the right size but only connect four PCIe lanes. 11...
..."chkconfig vgcd off" to ensure that the driver does not load automatically on the Seagate X8 Accelerator device. Send the "vgc.diags.tar" file to collect debugging information for Seagate support personnel and then reboot the system. # vgc-diags vgc-diags: 3.2.55402....: Support.seagate.com • Phone: 1-800-SEAGATE (1-800-732-4238) • Website: http://www.seagate.com/internal-hard-drives/enterprise-hard-drives/ssd/x8-accelerator/ SEAGATE X8 ACCELERATOR FOR WINDOWS USER GUIDE, REV. Often the electrical connections are physically the right size but only connect four PCIe lanes. 11...