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Rasilient PixelStor 5000 User Manual

Rasilient PixelStor 5000
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PixelStor 5000
High Performance and Reliable
MegaPixel IP Storage Array
User Manual
1
st
Edition
May 2013

Table of Contents

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Rasilient PixelStor 5000 Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandRasilient
ModelPixelStor 5000
CategoryStorage
LanguageEnglish

Summary

About This Manual

Conventions

Explains symbols and formatting used in the manual.

Safety Symbols

Illustrates and describes safety warning symbols.

Safety Precautions

Details essential safety measures for handling the equipment.

Rack Warnings

Provides specific safety guidelines for rack-mounting the system.

System Warnings

Lists general warnings related to system operation and environment.

Chapter 1 Introduction

System Description

Provides an overview of the PixelStor 5000's architecture and capabilities.

System Features

Details the key functionalities and design aspects of the PixelStor 5000.

System Overview

Introduces the system's overall structure and components.

System Layout

Describes the physical arrangement of components within the chassis.

Module Locations - Front

Identifies the location and status indicators of front-mounted modules.

Module Locations - Back

Identifies the location of rear-mounted modules and connections.

LED Location and Information

Explains the meaning of various LEDs for system status indication.

System Specifications

Lists the technical specifications for the PixelStor 5000 system.

Chapter 2 Before You Begin

Packing Checklist

Lists all components included with the system for verification.

Rules for Adding Storage

Outlines guidelines and parameters for creating and managing disk groups.

Chapter 3 Hardware Preparation and Installation

Make sure power is off

Crucial safety step detailing how to completely power down the system.

Installing in a Rack

Provides instructions and considerations for mounting the system in a rack.

Rack preparation

Details necessary steps and checks before installing the unit in a rack.

Installing Hardware Modules

Guides users through the process of installing internal hardware components.

Controller Modules

Describes the installation and function of controller modules within the chassis.

Hard Drive Modules

Details the procedure for installing hard drive modules into the system.

Adding Expansion Enclosures (PixelStor 100e/312/324e)

Explains how to connect and integrate expansion enclosures for increased capacity.

Powering on the System

Provides instructions on safely powering up the system after hardware installation.

Chapter 4 System Configuration

Initialize the System

Covers the initial setup required to connect the system to a network.

Option 1 – Use Pre-configured IP Address to Connect to System

Describes connecting via the web-based Storage Manager using default IP.

Option 2 – Configure Private IP Address to Connect to System

Details connecting and configuring the system using the Command Line Interface (CLI).

Configure the System

Guides users through the primary system configuration tasks.

Storage Manager Overview

Introduces the web-based console for managing the storage system.

Using the Setup Wizard

Explains how to use the guided setup wizard for initial configuration.

Step 1 – Network Setup

Details the steps for configuring network connectivity and IP addresses.

Step 2 – System Initialization

Covers setting the system name, date, and time.

Step 3 – Disk Group Setup

Guides the creation and configuration of disk groups.

Step 4 – Virtual Disk Setup

Explains how to create and configure virtual disks (LUNs).

Step 5 – Host Setup

Details how to define and configure hosts for storage access.

Step 6 – Present Virtual Disks

Describes the process of making virtual disks available to hosts.

Additional Configuration Options

Covers advanced settings and system management tasks.

Change Storage System Password

Instructions for changing user account passwords.

System Health Alert Options

Explains how to manage system health alerts and notifications.

Configuring the iSNS Client

Details the setup for the iSNS client for server discovery.

System Upgrade Options

Guides users through upgrading the system software.

Inspection Read Options

Describes the utility for proactively scanning disks for faults.

Drive Write Cache Options

Explains how to enable or disable drive write cache for performance tuning.

Performance Data

Covers monitoring system performance using diagnostic data.

Chapter 5 Using and Maintaining the System

System Status

Provides an overview of the system's current operational state.

Properties Page

Displays detailed information about the system's configuration and status.

Hardware Status Page

Visual representation of the status of all hardware components.

System Health Alert

Explains the system's alert mechanism for indicating potential issues.

Failure Conditions and Corrective Action

Details common system failures and steps for resolution.

Degraded System Availability

Describes scenarios leading to reduced system availability and their solutions.

RAID Controller Failure

Outlines actions to take when a RAID controller fails.

Drive Failure

Explains how to handle individual drive failures and system rebuilds.

Unhealthy RAID Disk Group

Describes conditions that make a RAID disk group unhealthy and recovery steps.

Controller Modules

Details the features and functions of the system's controller modules.

Storage

Covers aspects related to data storage and its management.

Disk Roaming

Explains the capability of disk groups to move between systems.

Appendix A – RAID Concepts & Cache Configurations

RAID Levels Defined

Explains different RAID levels (0, 1, 5, 6, 10) and their characteristics.

Appendix B – Using the Command Line Interface (CLI)

Preparing to use the CLI

Outlines prerequisites for using the command-line interface.

Connecting a Terminal to Access the CLI

Details how to establish a connection to the system's CLI.

Accessing the CLI – Serial Port or Telnet Session

Explains the procedures for logging into the CLI via serial or telnet.

Index of CLI Commands

Provides a reference list of available CLI commands.

The CLI Commands

Detailed descriptions of specific CLI commands.

dasetup

Command for configuring network settings via CLI.

dadg

Command for managing disk groups via CLI.

dahost

Command for managing host entries via CLI.