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Galaxy LX Series

Network Attached Storage System

Configuration and System

Integration Guide

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Galaxy LX Series Network Attached Storage System Configuration and System Integration Guide
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G A L A X Y N A S L X C O N F I G U R A T I O N A N D S Y S T E M I N T E G R A T I O N G U I D E Rorke Data Inc 9700 W 76th Street Eden Praitie , MN 55344 952 829 0300 Sales@rorke.com techsupport@rorke.com This manual only applies to the GalaxyNASLX Version 1.
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G A L A X Y N A S L X C O N F I G U R A T I O N A N D S Y S T E M I N T E G R A T I O N G U I D E Table of Contents SAFETY PRECAUTIONS ......................................................................................... 8 CONVENTIONS ........................................................................................................ 9 GALAXYNASLX OS UPDATES ............................................................................. 10 1.1 Product Specifications..............................
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G A L A X Y N A S L X C O N F I G U R A T I O N A N D S Y S T E M I N T E G R A T I O N G U I D E 2.3.1 Logging into the GalaxyNASLX Figure 2.5 ...................................................................................25 2.3.2 Setup of the Admin password Figure 2.6.......................................................................................25 2.3.3 Changing the NAS network name Figure 2.7.............................................................................26 2.3.
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G A L A X Y N A S L X C O N F I G U R A T I O N A N D S Y S T E M I N T E G R A T I O N G U I D E 3.2.1 Function “NAS Server name“ Figure 3.10 .....................................................................................42 3.2.2 Function “Authentication method” Figure 3.10............................................................................42 3.2.3 Function “Clock settings” Figure 3.11............................................................................................44 3.2.
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G A L A X Y N A S L X C O N F I G U R A T I O N A N D S Y S T E M I N T E G R A T I O N G U I D E 3.6.4 Function “Synchronize schedule” Figure 3.21 ..............................................................................60 3.6.5 Function “Unit Manager” Figure 3.22...............................................................................................61 3.6.6 Function “Units Assigned ” Figure 3.23..........................................................................................
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G A L A X Y N A S L X C O N F I G U R A T I O N A N D S Y S T E M I N T E G R A T I O N G U I D E 3.12.4 Function “Tape backup” Figure 3.31 ............................................................................................72 3.12.5 Function “Tape restore function” Figure 3.31 ............................................................................73 3.12.6 Function “Tape drive utilities” Figure 3.32..................................................................................74 3.13.
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G A L A X Y N A S L X C O N F I G U R A T I O N A N D S Y S T E M I N T E G R A T I O N G U I D E Copyright 2005 This Edition First Published 2005 All rights reserved. This publication may not be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any language or computer language, in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, magnetic, optical, chemical, manual or otherwise, without the prior written consent of Rorke Data, Inc.
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G A L A X Y N A S L X C O N F I G U R A T I O N A N D S Y S T E M I N T E G R A T I O N G U I D E Safety Precautions Precautions and Instructions • • • • • • • • • • Prior to powering on the subsystem, ensure that the correct power range is being used. The GalaxyNASLX RAID subsystem may come with up to twenty four (24) drive bays.
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G A L A X Y N A S L X C O N F I G U R A T I O N A N D S Y S T E M I N T E G R A T I O N G U I D E Conventions Naming From this point on and throughout the rest of this manual, the GalaxyNASLX series is referred to as simply the “subsystem” or the “system.” L Important Messages Important messages appear where mishandling of components is possible or when work orders can be mis-conceived. These messages also provide important information associated with other aspects of system operation.
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G A L A X Y N A S L X C O N F I G U R A T I O N A N D S Y S T E M I N T E G R A T I O N G U I D E GalaxyNASLX OS Updates Please contact your system vendor or visit Rorke’s FTP site (ftp.rorke.com) for the latest software or firmware updates. NOTE that the firmware version installed on your system should provide the complete functionality listed in the specification sheet/user’s manual. We provide special revisions for various application purposes.
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G A L A X Y N A S L X C O N F I G U R A T I O N A N D S Y S T E M I N T E G R A T I O N G U I D E This page left blank intentionally 11 Section 1 Intro and Overview
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G A L A X Y N A S L X C O N F I G U R A T I O N A N D S Y S T E M I N T E G R A T I O N G U I D E Section 1 GalaxyNASLX Introduction and Overview 1.1 Product Specifications 1.1.1 Overview The GalaxyNASLX model GNAS2U-LX4000 is the newest member of Rorke Data’s growing family of Network Attached Storage (NAS) products. It is a low profile (2U) rack mount NAS solution designed for your network attached data storage needs.
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G A L A X Y N A S L X C O N F I G U R A T I O N A N D S Y S T E M I N T E G R A T I O N G U I D E 1.1.
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G A L A X Y N A S L X 1.2 C O N F I G U R A T I O N A N D S Y S T E M I N T E G R A T I O N G U I D E Model Variations 1.2.1 GalaxyNASLX Model Descriptions The GalaxyNASLX has 4 primary models with many storage variations: 1RU model PN GNAS1U-LXHEAD-FC or GNAS1U-LXHEAD-SCSI has 4 internal SATA II hot swap drives, riser cards allow for external RAID add-on capacity connected by SCSI or FC.
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G A L A X Y N A S L X 1.3 C O N F I G U R A T I O N A N D S Y S T E M I N T E G R A T I O N G U I D E Model Variations 1.3.1 Description of Physical components n Floppy drive o Front panel and system control p CD Rom driveq RAID Disk drives and trays 1.3.2 Component specifications The GalaxyNASLX 16 bay is a 3U 16-bay rack mountable network appliance server and storage enclosure that supports up to sixteen hot-swappable hard disk drives. The cpu board is an ATX, dual Zeon server mother board.
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G A L A X Y N A S L X C O N F I G U R A T I O N A N D S Y S T E M I N T E G R A T I O N G U I D E • {storage size and speeds vary depending on NAS model] • Sixteen hot-swappable hard disk drive bays [ number vary with NAS model] • Two-piece integrated backplane design that supports Serial ATA interface • Built-in environment controller • Enclosure management controller • Redundant power supply • Advanced thermal design with hot-swappable fans • Front panel LED Alarm and Function indicat
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G A L A X Y N A S L X C O N F I G U R A T I O N A N D S Y S T E M I N T E G R A T I O N G U I D E 1.3.4 Embedded OS features L Important: The GalaxyNASLX EULA restricts you, the user, from using any other software, such as application software. Loading or use of any software voids the license agreement. Each GalaxyNASLX is preloaded at the factory with its base operating system, installation and administration software.
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G A L A X Y N A S L X C O N F I G U R A T I O N A N D S Y S T E M I N T E G R A T I O N G U I D E These precautions and directions should be used only as an information source for planning your GalaxyNASLX deployment. Avoid personal injury and equipment damage by following accepted safety practices. Floor Loading , CAUTION: Ensure proper floor support and ensure that the floor loading specifications are adhered to.
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G A L A X Y N A S L X C O N F I G U R A T I O N A N D S Y S T E M I N T E G R A T I O N G U I D E the floor or wall to eliminate any possibility of tipping of the rack. This is especially important if you decide to install several GalaxyNASLX chassis’ in the top of the rack. A brief overview of GalaxyNASLX installation follows: 1. Select an appropriate site for the rack. 2. Unpack the server and rack mounting hardware. 3. Attach the rack mounting hardware to the rack and to the server. 4.
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G A L A X Y N A S L X 20 C O N F I G U R A T I O N A N D S Y S T E M I N T E G R A T I O N G U I D E Section 1 Intro and Overview
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G A L A X Y N A S L X 21 C O N F I G U R A T I O N A N D S Y S T E M I N T E G R A T I O N G U I D E Section 1 Intro and Overview
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G A L A X Y N A S L X C O N F I G U R A T I O N A N D S Y S T E M I N T E G R A T I O N G U I D E , CAUTION Due to the weight of the chassis with the peripherals installed, lifting the chassis and attaching it to the cabinet may need additional manpower. If needed, use an appropriate lifting device. This completes the installation and rack mounting process.
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G A L A X Y N A S L X C O N F I G U R A T I O N A N D S Y S T E M I N T E G R A T I O N G U I D E Section 2 Basic Setup 2.1 Configuring the NAS 2.1.1 Indicators and switch descriptions Figure 2.1 The GalaxyNASLX front panel has indictors for good and fault conditions and activity. Green LEDs indicate good condition, red LEDs indicate a problem that will also sound an audible alarm. The alarm reset needs to be depressed to silence the alarm. The Reset PB is used to restart the NAS.
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G A L A X Y N A S L X C O N F I G U R A T I O N A N D S Y S T E M I N T E G R A T I O N G U I D E monitor. Press and hold the front panel Power button for 3 seconds. See figure 2.2 2.2 Pre-configuration Setup 2.2.1 First time operation of GalaxyNASLX Figure 2.3 The booting of the GalaxyNASLX will bring you to a text menu screen [see figure 2.3]showing you information on its network IP settings.
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G A L A X Y N A S L X 2.3 C O N F I G U R A T I O N A N D S Y S T E M I N T E G R A T I O N G U I D E Remote Administration 2.3.1 Logging into the GalaxyNASLX Figure 2.5 , Disconnect the display and keyboard of the server and continue with the remote configuration over Ethernet. Connect to the GalaxyNAS via a network using any standard browser by typing the IP address into the URL entry line: https://192.168.0.220 or the assigned DHCP IP address.
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G A L A X Y N A S L X C O N F I G U R A T I O N A N D S Y S T E M 2.3.3 Changing the NAS network name I N T E G R A T I O N G U I D E Figure 2.7 For security reasons, you should setup a new network name for the NAS. To do so, click on ‘Setup’ ‘server’ and under Function ‘NAS Server Name’ enter a new Server Name followed by a simple comment to describe the function / location of the NAS. Click the ’apply’ to activate .See figure 2.7 Figure 2.7 2.3.4 Setting the NAS Date and Time Figure 2.
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G A L A X Y N A S L X C O N F I G U R A T I O N A N D S Y S T E M I N T E G R A T I O N G U I D E 2.3.5 Preparing Raid volumes Figure 2.9 "Note: Your GalaxyNASLX storage has been preconfigured and setup as 2TB volumes called ‘lv00’, ’lv01’ etc The following procedure is used to show how to create the logical volumes [lv] from scratch. Select “Setup” and then “Disk Manager”. After selecting “Disk Manager” you’ll find a list of all logical units (i.e. pre–configured RAID arrays).
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G A L A X Y N A S L X C O N F I G U R A T I O N A N D S Y S T E M I N T E G R A T I O N G U I D E all of the GalaxyNASLX storage then no further action is required. However if you want to create shares with users and groups access options then follow the following procedure. See figure 2.10 Select “Setup,” followed by “server.” Here, you select the type of authentication. The default is set for internal LDAP, however click the type for your network.
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G A L A X Y N A S L X C O N F I G U R A T I O N A N D S Y S T E M I N T E G R A T I O N G U I D E 2.3.6.1 Assigning protocol and attributes Figure 2.12 "Note for ease of integration and explanation, all [internal LDAP] SMB shares based on the standard SPNEGO protocol and usable by WINDOWS and LINUX will be used as the default type. If AIX, SOLARIS, IRIX users want to use all shares click the ‘Use NFS” button in the “setup’’server’ Function:NFS settings.
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G A L A X Y N A S L X C O N F I G U R A T I O N A N D S Y S T E M I N T E G R A T I O N G U I D E 2.3.6.2 Assigning Share protocol attributes Figure 2.13– 2.14 Figure 2.13 Default protocol settings for a share is SMB, making the share accessible from both Windows and Linux. Shares can have multiple protocols assigned to them allowing other types of OS access by simply clicking on the following buttons. See figure 2.
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G A L A X Y N A S L X C O N F I G U R A T I O N A N D S Y S T E M I N T E G R A T I O N G U I D E See figure 2.14 Click on the ‘Use AppleTalk ’ button to enable this specific share to have Appletalk access. Click on the ‘Use FTP’ button to enable this specific share to have FTP access. For more info check the ‘Use FTP’ function in section 3. 2.3.7 Access to Shares Figure 2.15 The access to newly created shares is generated via the Windows Explorer.
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G A L A X Y N A S L X NFS only: C O N F I G U R A T I O N A N D S Y S T E M I N T E G R A T I O N Here is NFS mount command for the NFS only area of the storage:. mount -t nfs IP_addr:/nfs FTP: G U I D E /local_mount_point user: anonymous; password: any; port:21 (FTP-client) ftp://NAS_server_name (Internet Browser) ftp://NAS_IP_addr (InternetBrowser) In case of no standard ftp port: ftp://NAS_server_name:port (Internet Browser) ftp://NAS_IP_addr:port (Internet Browser) 2.3.
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G A L A X Y N A S L X C O N F I G U R A T I O N A N D S Y S T E M I N T E G R A T I O N G U I D E Spare drive capacity = 500GB Formatted Volume capacity: 7000 — 500 = 6500GB Typically Reserved snapshot capacity: 5 % = 325GB Usable capacity=6500GB – 325GB= 6175GB out of the physical capacity of 8TB 33 Section 2 Basic Setup
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G A L A X Y N A S L X C O N F I G U R A T I O N A N D S Y S T E M I N T E G R A T I O N G U I D E Section 3 Menu Functions 3.0 GalaxyNASLX GUI Functions On the following pages, we will thoroughly describe every function of the GalaxyNASLX. The functions are divided by menu options, which are located at the top part of each GUI screen. 3.1.0 “Resources” Menu Functions Figure 3.1 Figure 3.
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G A L A X Y N A S L X 3.1.1 C O N F I G U R A T I O N A N D S Y S T E M I N T E G R A T I O N G U I D E Shares 3.1.1.1 Creating a Share Figure 3.2 Here, in Figure 3.2, all shares on the GalaxyNASLX are listed. By clicking on the branch “Shares,” with Function “Create new share” you can define a new share or add a comment (optional) or set the path. Organized below, you will find all existing shares, which you can edit with a simple click. With the exception of the name, you may alter all parameters.
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G A L A X Y N A S L X C O N F I G U R A T I O N A N D S Y S T E M I N T E G R A T I O N G U I D E Figure 3.3 3.1.1.3 Function: “NFS share access” Figure 3.4 Using this function you activate access to a particular share via NFS. In order to activate NFS on the NAS server, you must enable usage of NFS in menu: setup>server > Function NFS settings.
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G A L A X Y N A S L X C O N F I G U R A T I O N A N D S Y S T E M I N T E G R A T I O N G U I D E xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx;xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx; .... xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx/network_prefix_length. For example: 192.168.0.1/24 will set range from 192.168.0.1 to 192.168.0.254 192.168.0.1/28 will set range from 192.168.0.1 to 192.168.0.14 192.168.0.100/29 will set range from 192.168.0.97 to 192.168.0.102 you can easy calculate the network IP range using an IP Address Calculator like: http://www.camtp.uni-mb.
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G A L A X Y N A S L X C O N F I G U R A T I O N A N D S Y S T E M I N T E G R A T I O N G U I D E First enable the ftp server. To enable FTP go to “Setup> server>Function: FTP settings”, check “Use FTP” and click the apply button. Figure 3.5 Next, create/select share that will be accessible over the FTP protocol. See figure 3.5 Go to the share configuration in “Function: FTP settings” and check “Use FTP” – Anonymous and SFTP modes will appear.
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G A L A X Y N A S L X C O N F I G U R A T I O N A N D S Y S T E M I N T E G R A T I O N G U I D E When SFTP is enabled, the user has the access to the share through the authorized user name and password. L Important: If the NAS server uses Windows domain authorization, then a short name of the domain must precede a user name – connected with a plus sign, i.e. “DOMAIN+Administrator”.
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G A L A X Y N A S L X C O N F I G U R A T I O N A N D S Y S T E M I N T E G R A T I O N G U I D E Figure 3.6 Example of excel quota configuration file , with user name and quota assigned in KB. Export the excel file as a .CSV file named quota_users.csv.
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G A L A X Y N A S L X C O N F I G U R A T I O N A N D S Y S T E M I N T E G R A T I O N G U I D E Export In order for users to get the actual Quota’s settings just click on “export” button – a file “quota_users.scv” will be generated. 3.1.2.3 Function: User ID [Uid] Mappings Figure 3.8 This function allows you to import and export uids (users IDs). Using this function you are able to change all users ids at one time. To import uids: An excel uid_mappings.
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G A L A X Y N A S L X C O N F I G U R A T I O N A N D S Y S T E M I N T E G R A T I O N G U I D E Figure 3.9 3.2.0 ‘Setup’ ‘server’ Functions Figure 3.10 In this menu option, you will find the following sub-functions: Server, Network, Administrator , UPS, Disk Manager, and GUI. 3.2.1 Function “NAS Server name“ Figure 3.10 Select a server name that clearly identifies your new server. In the field “Comment,” you can add text describing the function and the location of the PC. 3.2.
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G A L A X Y N A S L X C O N F I G U R A T I O N A N D S Y S T E M I N T E G R A T I O N G U I D E The administrator has to create all users in the “Resources” users menu and grant them access to the desired shares. Via “Windows (PDC)” and “Windows (ADS)”, the user database is imported from the active directory of a Windows server (with access data provided and with the necessary access rights).
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G A L A X Y N A S L X C O N F I G U R A T I O N A N D S Y S T E M I N T E G R A T I O N G U I D E NT 4.0 server add the GalaxyNASLX to the Domain 1. Run Server Manager program from Menu Start->Programs->Administrative Tools(Common)->Server Manager 2. From Server Manager menu select Computer->Add to Domain 0WARNING: If the GalaxyNASLX is already added, you must remove it 3. In Computer Name field enter the GalaxyNASLX Server-Name (NetBIOS name) 4. Click Add button Set Windows (PDC) in GalaxyNASLX 1.
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G A L A X Y N A S L X C O N F I G U R A T I O N A N D S Y S T E M I N T E G R A T I O N G U I D E 3.2.4 Function “Set time” Figure 3.11 With this function, date and time can be entered manually. This function is not necessary is an NTP server is controlling the time.. 3.2.5 Function “NFS settings” Figure 3.12 In NFS settings you can define the NFS options for the entire GalaxyNASLX.
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G A L A X Y N A S L X C O N F I G U R A T I O N Port: 21 User: anonymous Password: A N D S Y S T E M I N T E G R A T I O N G U I D E 123 In the GalaxyNASLX , the allocation of access rights is done via the IP address of the PC currently in the process of accessing. A ‘read access’ is, therefore, granted with typical and anonymous logins. As a standard, the NAS server for FTP uses port 21, which can be changed in the configuration menu (under “Setup –> Server”). Figure 3.
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G A L A X Y N A S L X C O N F I G U R A T I O N A N D S Y S T E M I N T E G R A T I O N G U I D E 3.2.7 Function “AppleTalk Settings” Figure 3.13 You activate the AppleTalk protocol in the network by clicking on this box. How to use AppleTalk with the Rorke GalaxyNASLX server: Using the Rorke Data WEB interface: In the browser GUI page Server> Setup enable AppleTalk. In Resources select a share that you want to be shared with Apple Talk. Enable AppleTalk for this share.
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G A L A X Y N A S L X C O N F I G U R A T I O N A N D S Y S T E M I N T E G R A T I O N G U I D E Or a second example for MAC OSX is: Click on "Connect to server" from the Finder (GO submenu). Enter: afp://address_ip You can add a link to the afp server by clicking on the "+" sign. This adds a link to the computer in the Favorite Servers field. Choose a login type, enter a password if you want to login as a specific user. From available shares select all you want to mount.
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G A L A X Y N A S L X C O N F I G U R A T I O N A N D S Y S T E M I N T E G R A T I O N G U I D E • Superuser: Superuser is an Administrator user who has permission to take ownership of directory and files which belong to other users. It can be useful when administrators want to change access permissions ( ACL) for directory or file established by other users, • Simple and protected negotiation: Simple and Protected NEGOtiation (SPNEGO) is a negotiation protocol.
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G A L A X Y N A S L X C O N F I G U R A T I O N A N D S Y S T E M I N T E G R A T I O N G U I D E By clicking on the “Remote Selections” branch, and next on “Unix Agents”, a NAS server name will appear (eg. GalaxyNASLX). After clicking the server “GalaxyNASLX/share volume”, a window „Logon Account Selection” will be displayed where you need to choose the same user name as in the point “a”. "Note: In some settings, the window „Logon Account Selection” will not appear automatically.
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G A L A X Y N A S L X C O N F I G U R A T I O N A N D S Y S T E M I N T E G R A T I O N G U I D E L Important: In order to use an Incremental method, choose it from the Setting -> General-> Backup Method menu. Please use method “Incremental – Using modified time” (Reset Archive bit – does not work on the XFS partition types).
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G A L A X Y N A S L X C O N F I G U R A T I O N A N D S Y S T E M I N T E G R A T I O N G U I D E "Note: The access to WEB GUI can also be blocked, by setup->Administrator in the function “Administrator access”. If in the “Rorke Data NAS” system there is only one network card installed, the “www” option must remain active. 3.3.3 Function “Create Ethernet team” Figure 3.
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G A L A X Y N A S L X • C O N F I G U R A T I O N A N D S Y S T E M I N T E G R A T I O N G U I D E Switch Fault Tolerance (SFT) Uses two (total) adapters connected to two switches to provide network availability of a second switch and adapter if the first adapter, its cabling, or switch fail. Do not put clients on the link partner switches, as they will not pass to the partner switch at fail. Spanning Tree (STP) must be On. " Note: SFT uses only one team. Only 802.
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G A L A X Y N A S L X C O N F I G U R A T I O N A N D S Y S T E M I N T E G R A T I O N G U I D E Both 802.3ad modes include adapter fault tolerance and load balancing capabilities. However in DYNAMIC mode load balancing is within only one team at a time. 3.4.0 ‘Setup’ ‘Administrator’ Functions 3.4.1 Function “Administrator Password ” Figure 3.17 Using this function, you can change the passwords for the GalaxyNASLX administration accounts.
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G A L A X Y N A S L X C O N F I G U R A T I O N A N D S Y S T E M I N T E G R A T I O N G U I D E • Lock console with password: to get access to the console you need to type in a password. Note that this password should be exactly 8 characters long and include only 1-4 digits.
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G A L A X Y N A S L X • C O N F I G U R A T I O N A N D S Y S T E M I N T E G R A T I O N G U I D E MAC addresses of network card. The default SNMP community is "public" and here you can change it. The community you are setting can be a maximum up to 20 characters. System location and system contact are only for your information, for example when you connect from the SNMP client, you will see your location and name. SNMP is used for synchronization too.
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G A L A X Y N A S L X C O N F I G U R A T I O N A N D S Y S T E M I N T E G R A T I O N address_IP --> IP of NAS server SysUpTime --> OID with system uptime information G U I D E To use SNMP from the command line you have to know OID's, for example: ssCpu (processor load), mem (memory info), Location. But it is not the best choice to retrieve info from command line. You have to install an SNMP client, so you can easily read any information you want.
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G A L A X Y N A S L X C O N F I G U R A T I O N A N D S Y S T E M I N T E G R A T I O N G U I D E Simple means, that the GalaxyNASLX is the only system attached to this UPS and that there is no action necessary to do remote shutdown for other systems in the network. Master means, that the GalaxyNASLX is connected to the UPS and sends a signal through the network to shutdown other systems in the network. Slave means, that the GalaxyNASLX is reacting on a "power down-signal" from an UPS master.
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G A L A X Y N A S L X C O N F I G U R A T I O N A N D S Y S T E M I N T E G R A T I O N G U I D E " Note: To add shares that you want to synchronize, use the function "Choose shares" L Important: Operation of synchronization process requires that you define at least one snapshot for each volume group that contain shares you want to synchronize. When using "manual" type of synchronization it is enabled by clicking "apply" on both the source and the destination mode and precisely in that order.
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G A L A X Y N A S L X C O N F I G U R A T I O N A N D S Y S T E M I N T E G R A T I O N G U I D E 3.6.3 Function “Choose Shares” Figure 3.20 This function allows you to add shares to synchronize with another GalaxyNASLX . It is available only when this NAS is in synchronize "source" mode. To add new shares to synchronize select shares from the left side and click You can start synchronization immediately by selecting "Now" from the "Time select" combo box or add to schedule.
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G A L A X Y N A S L X C O N F I G U R A T I O N "Note: A N D S Y S T E M I N T E G R A T I O N G U I D E 1. It is possible to edit the time of synchronization. If you want to edit shares to synchronize please delete this schedule and add new. 2. It is possible to perform only one synchronization at a time. If you schedule a few synchronizations at the same time, only one will be done. 3.6.5 Function “Unit Manager” Figure 3.
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G A L A X Y N A S L X C O N F I G U R A T I O N A N D S Y S T E M I N T E G R A T I O N G U I D E 3.6.6 Function “Units Assigned ” Figure 3.23 This is a list of the units [Raid LUNS] assigned to current volume group. 3.6.7 Function “Share Volume/Logical Manager” Figure 3.23 With this function you can create a Logical Volume ( lv ) inside a Volume Group. Figure 3.23 The Logical Volume is the equivalent of partitions, which is the storage space available for network shares.
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G A L A X Y N A S L X C O N F I G U R A T I O N A N D S Y S T E M I N T E G R A T I O N G U I D E Only when the snapshot is deleted / removed the changes are permanently transferred to the actual data volume. Through a separate share, which is only available for the administrator (or backup administrator), a complete backup of the dataset can be done. With the snapshot technology even a database can be backed up while the users are working on it.
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G A L A X Y N A S L X C O N F I G U R A T I O N A N D S Y S T E M I N T E G R A T I O N G U I D E time of automatic activation and deactivation (syntax is “him”). When snapshot start is set, the snapshot will be deactivated and activated again at the given time. Alternatively, snapshots can be taken manually in the Maintenance->Snapshot menu even if snapshots are automatically created under “Snapshot Definition”. Button remove all can by useful for removing all snapshot at one time.
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G A L A X Y N A S L X C O N F I G U R A T I O N A N D S Y S T E M I N T E G R A T I O N G U I D E 3.8.0 ‘Maintenance’ ‘shutdown’ Functions 3.8.1 Function “System shutdown” Figure 3.25 When using this function, you can shut down the NAS server. If any of your users are currently connected, you will be asked to confirm the shutdown. If no users are connected, the process will be executed immediately without any delay. " Note: The NAS server can only be turned on again manually. 3.8.
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G A L A X Y N A S L X C O N F I G U R A T I O N A N D S Y S T E M I N T E G R A T I O N G U I D E 3.8.5 Function “Connection reset” Figure 3.26 When using this function, you can update all network settings including all changes previously made. This function also allows informing all clients directly about any changes made to shares and access rights. All clients will receive the update immediately. Otherwise, it may take several minutes before all clients are informed about any changes.
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G A L A X Y N A S L X C O N F I G U R A T I O N A N D S Y S T E M I N T E G R A T I O N G U I D E 3.9.1 Function “Snapshot access” Figure 3.27 This tool enables adding and removing users who have access to snapshot images. To grant access to snapshot images select a user from the column "Available" and click the appropriate arrow sign. To revoke access to snapshot images from a user select the user from the column "Granted access" and click the appropriate arrow sign. 3.9.
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G A L A X Y N A S L X C O N F I G U R A T I O N A N D S Y S T E M I N T E G R A T I O N G U I D E Where xxx is the snapshot number e.g. 002 for Snap002 You can fill-in the NFS options fields: IP Addr: Please enter an IP or address range that is allowed to access NFS. You can enter single IP or multiple IP separated with semicolon or IP address range. xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx;xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx; .... xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx/network_prefix_length. For example: 192.168.0.1/24 will set range from 192.168.0.
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G A L A X Y N A S L X C O N F I G U R A T I O N A N D S Y S T E M I N T E G R A T I O N G U I D E 3.10.3 Function “Remove resources” Figure 3.28 With “Remove Resources” you remove all resources (shares, users and groups). That’s why this function should only be used with extreme caution. At the same time it is important to point out that this function will not delete other data such as your files or folders. After you have selected the remove function you will be prompted to confirm your choice.
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G A L A X Y N A S L X C O N F I G U R A T I O N A N D S Y S T E M I N T E G R A T I O N G U I D E 3.11.0 ‘Maintenance’ ’ software update’ Functions 3.11.1 Function “System software update” Figure 3.29 With ISO-image-update option: Updates to the GalaxyNASLX OS will be released and posted on our website based on improvements and or bug fixes. The file extension will be ‘.iso’.
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G A L A X Y N A S L X C O N F I G U R A T I O N A N D S Y S T E M I N T E G R A T I O N G U I D E Restore the settings and values captured before the update as done. With update-file option: With “Update-file” you can install the most up-to-date version of the GalaxyNASLX software. Copy the new software to the /update directory of the GalaxyNASLX and then update it. The new version will be installed immediately. " Note: When you create the share “update” use small characters only! 3.12.
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G A L A X Y N A S L X C O N F I G U R A T I O N A N D S Y S T E M I N T E G R A T I O N G U I D E 3.12.3 Function “Restore from local backup” Figure 3.30 In order to restore shares from a local backup you must set the required parameters shown: source lv, backup file and destination share. Choosing the apply function will commence the restore process automatically. Figure 3.30 3.12.4 Function “Tape backup” Figure 3.
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G A L A X Y N A S L X C O N F I G U R A T I O N A N D S Y S T E M I N T E G R A T I O N G U I D E The shares included in the right window (see the image above) are automatically included when pressing the “apply” button to start the backup procedure. Choosing “incremental backup” will only copy files that have been changed since the last backup. Try to use tape labels (max. 50 alphanumeric characters), this will considerably help to distinguish your backup later. 3.12.
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G A L A X Y N A S L X C O N F I G U R A T I O N A N D S Y S T E M I N T E G R A T I O N G U I D E 3.12.6 Function “Tape drive utilities” Figure 3.32 This function gives access to various utilities specific to installed tape streamers hardware. Figure 3.32 3.13.0 ’ Status’ Functions 3.13.1 Function “network” Figure 3.33 Figure 3.33 This function gives information on the IP address and the NAS date and time.
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G A L A X Y N A S L X C O N F I G U R A T I O N A N D S Y S T E M I N T E G R A T I O N G U I D E 3.13.2 Function “share volume” Figure 3.34+ Figure 3.35 This function contains any statistical data on the share volume, dynamic unit statistic and browse, the synchronization status, the local backup and restores status. Figure 3.
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G A L A X Y N A S L X C O N F I G U R A T I O N A N D S Y S T E M I N T E G R A T I O N G U I D E Figure 3.35 3.13.3 Function “connections” Figure 3.36 This function displays what user connections are currently active. Figure 3.
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G A L A X Y N A S L X C O N F I G U R A T I O N A N D S Y S T E M I N T E G R A T I O N G U I D E 3.13.4 Function “hardware” Figure 3.37+Figure 3.38 The “Hardware” option provides you with information on storage and network controllers and the drivers (e.g. network driver and RAID driver). In addition, you may also download the latest GalaxyNASLX log files, view specified log file without downloading all log files in compressed form and check memory (RAM) and (SWAP) info usage. Figure 3.
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G A L A X Y N A S L X C O N F I G U R A T I O N A N D S Y S T E M I N T E G R A T I O N G U I D E Figure 3.38 3.14.0 ’ Raid / FC’ Functions 3.14.1 Function “raid manager” raid administrations Figure 3.39 Click on the ‘3DM’ button to launch the internal RAID controllers GUI. Your 3ware login password is ‘ 3ware’ . There you will be able to view, manage, configure, and perform various maintenance features with the raid storage of the GalaxyNASLX. Figure 3.
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G A L A X Y N A S L X C O N F I G U R A T I O N A N D S Y S T E M I N T E G R A T I O N G U I D E 0Warning: the GUI functions can be destructive to customer data. Only true administrator or technical engineers should be allowed to use these GUI functions. More information is available in the maintenance section of this manual. "Note: Only the 3ware and Areca SATA internal RAID controllers are supported by the Rorke GalaxyLX NAS software.
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G A L A X Y N A S L X C O N F I G U R A T I O N A N D S Y S T E M I N T E G R A T I O N G U I D E 3.15.2 Function “manual” Figure 3.41 By clicking on the user manual icon, you will automatically open the most current maintenance and configuration manual from the Rorke Data support web site. Figure 3.40 3.15.3 Function “registration” Figure 3.42 Click on this highlighted link to be taken to Rorke’s GalaxyNASLX registration page.
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G A L A X Y N A S L X C O N F I G U R A T I O N A N D S Y S T E M I N T E G R A T I O N G U I D E Section 4 Troubleshooting and Maintenance 4.0. Troubleshooting This section of the manual will be used to troubleshoot problems with the GalaxyNASLX . Warranties and on site service repairs may be applicable and replacement product may be available to you to repair your GalaxyNASLX. Consult with your Rorke Sales person for warranty and service options. Contact techsupport@rorke.com for technical help. 4.
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G A L A X Y N A S L X C O N F I G U R A T I O N A N D S Y S T E M I N T E G R A T I O N G U I D E 4.1.2 Raid Indicators and alarms The GalaxyNASLX built in SATA / SAS RAID drives have front facing green or blue drive LEDs indicating the drive is online and in use. If a drive fails, its LED indicator turns red and an alarm sounds. " Note: the GalaxyNASLX are typically setup with a RAID 6 [2 parity drives] or in certain cases RAID 5 [1 parity drive] .
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G A L A X Y N A S L X C O N F I G U R A T I O N A N D S Y S T E M I N T E G R A T I O N G U I D E Drive: when the status of the ‘unit’ shows degraded, click on the ‘unit id’ number to get specific info about what drive has failed. Figure 4.2 Much more information about the RAID and its components are available by reading the vendors manual for your specific RAID. Contact Rorke tech support [ support@rorke.com] for help analyzing your RAID problems or configuration. 4.2.
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G A L A X Y N A S L X C O N F I G U R A T I O N A N D S Y S T E M I N T E G R A T I O N G U I D E Here is a list of common error messages and their meanings as well as corresponding tips on how to resolve the underlying problem. If your error message is not listed here please contact Open-E's support and service team (see section “help” above). Our staff will help you find a solution.
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G A L A X Y N A S L X C O N F I G U R A T I O N A N D S Y S T E M I N T E G R A T I O N G U I D E Error: Update file not found You instructed GalaxyNASLX to perform a systems update, but did not supply a valid GalaxyNASLX update file. Download the latest GalaxyNASLX update file from the www.rorke.com Web site. Next, copy the upgrade file into your "update" folder (please spell upgrade lower case). Finally, select "update" from the menu.
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G A L A X Y N A S L X C O N F I G U R A T I O N A N D S Y S T E M I N T E G R A T I O N G U I D E historical reasons, but are still binding today. User names must not contain any of the above mentioned characters. Error: invalid user password A user password cannot begin or end with a space. Spaces are not legitimate characters at the beginning and end of a password. Maybe you inadvertently hit the space bar during password entry. Please reenter your password.
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G A L A X Y N A S L X C O N F I G U R A T I O N A N D S Y S T E M I N T E G R A T I O N G U I D E (1) Characters: ~ ! @ # $ ^ & ( ) + [ ] { } * ; : ' " . , % | < > ? / \ = ` (2) Spaces (3) Digits only The use of the SMB (Server Message Block) protocol from Windows, also known as CIFS or Samba, lays some restrictions on the use of special characters. These restrictions have historical reasons, but are still binding today. Server names cannot contain any of the above mentioned characters.
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G A L A X Y N A S L X C O N F I G U R A T I O N A N D S Y S T E M I N T E G R A T I O N G U I D E 4.3.0 Repairs / Replacements 4.3.1 Replacing a Hard Disk Drive in the RAID Chassis L Important : A hard drive failure may occur that will degrade the RAID. Use the RAID manual that shipped with you GalaxyNASLX to troubleshoot the failed drive. This procedure shows how to replace that defective drive. • 89 Pull the retention lever toward you, the lever will become free from the RAID housing slot.
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G A L A X Y N A S L X C O N F I G U R A T I O N A N D S Y S T E M I N T E G R A T I O N G U I D E • Using proper ESD procedures, remove the 4 securing screws on the bottom of the drive. • Remove the new hard drive from its wrapper, and with the drive circuit-side-down, position the connector end so that it is facing the rear of the carrier. • Align the holes in the drive to the holes in the drive mounting tray. Insert the provided screws into the tray and secure the drive.
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G A L A X Y N A S L X C O N F I G U R A T I O N A N D S Y S T E M I N T E G R A T I O N G U I D E 3. Provide electrostatic discharge protection by wearing an antistatic wrist strap attached to ground. " Note: 1. The power button on the front or rear panel DOES NOT turn off the AC power. You MUST unplug the AC power cord. 2. Hazardous electrical conditions may be present on power, network, peripheral cables. Turn off the computer and disconnect all the cables before opening it.
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G A L A X Y N A S L X C O N F I G U R A T I O N A N D S Y S T E M I N T E G R A T I O N G U I D E 3. Replace with a functional fan and reverse steps 1 and 2. Slide the top cover back into place.
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G A L A X Y N A S L X C O N F I G U R A T I O N A N D S Y S T E M I N T E G R A T I O N G U I D E 4.3.3 Replacing a defective power supply in the GalaxyNASLX Chassis " Note: If a supply has failed, the system alarm will beep and the PSU Fault LED will change to amber. In addition the failing supply’s LED will turn RED to indicate the defective supply. The power supply is ‘HOT SWAPPABLE’ and can be replaced without turning off power to the GalaxyNASLX.
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