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ExaSAN Compact User Guide
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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1.
Introducing ExaSAN Compact ......................................................................................................... 1-1
1.1 System Overview ........................................................................................................................ 1-1
1.1.1 What is the ExaSAN Solution ..............................................................................................................1-1
1.1.2 What is the ExaSAN Compact Solution ...............................................................................................1-1
1.1.3 ExaSAN Compact Components and Accessories .................................................................................1-2
1.1.3.1 ExaSAN PCIe RAID Disk System(s) ...........................................................................................1-2
1.1.3.2 Hard Disk Drive (HDD) for the RAID System ............................................................................1-3
1.1.3.3 ExaSAN PCIe Switch (SW04/08) ................................................................................................1-3
1.1.3.4 ExaSAN PCIe Switch Host Bus Adapter (ACS-63200NT) ..........................................................1-4
1.1.3.5 QSFP (Quad Small Form-factor Pluggable) PCIe Copper or Optical Cables ...............................1-4
1.1.3.6 External PCIe x4 Cable ................................................................................................................1-5
1.1.3.7 Power Cord ...................................................................................................................................1-5
1.1.3.8 Ethernet CAT-5 Cable ..................................................................................................................1-5
1.1.3.9 Switch Rack Mount Tray (optional) .............................................................................................1-6
1.1.3.10 Ethernet Switch for the Private LAN ..........................................................................................1-6
1.1.3.11 CAT-5 Cables for the Private LAN ............................................................................................1-6
1.1.3.12 Mac Pro Host Systems and Xsan Software .................................................................................1-6
1.1.4 Key Features .........................................................................................................................................1-6
1.2 Unpacking the System ................................................................................................................ 1-7
1.2.1 What Is In Your Order ..........................................................................................................................1-7
1.2.2 Checking the Equipment You’ll Need ..................................................................................................1-7
1.2.3 Unpacking ............................................................................................................................................1-7
1.3 What’s in the Box ....................................................................................................................... 1-7
1.3.1 The ExaSAN RAID ..............................................................................................................................1-8
1.3.2 The ExaSAN Switch ............................................................................................................................1-8
1.3.3 Other ExaSAN Accessories ..................................................................................................................1-8
1.4 Your SW04/08 Switch at a Glance ............................................................................................ 1-8
1.4.1 ExaSAN Compact Switch ....................................................................................................................1-8
1.4.1.1 Switch SW04/08 Front Panel ........................................................................................................1-8
1.4.1.2 Switch SW04 Rear Panel ..............................................................................................................1-9
1.4.1.3 Switch SW08 Rear Panel ............................................................................................................ 1-11
1.4.2 ExaSAN PCIe Switch Host Bus Adapter (HBA) ............................................................................... 1-11
2. Preparing to Install ExaSAN Compact ............................................................................................. 2-1
2.1 Precaution for Handling the System ......................................................................................... 2-1
2.2 Choosing the Location for the System ...................................................................................... 2-1
2.3 Electrical Power .......................................................................................................................... 2-1
2.4 Operating Environment ............................................................................................................. 2-2
2.5 Security ........................................................................................................................................ 2-2
3. Installing ExaSAN Compact ............................................................................................................. 3-1
3.1 Installing the System .................................................................................................................. 3-1