User`s guide

XStack Storage User’s Guide vii
Contents
Chapter 1 Introduction ..........................................................................................................................15
1.1 Models ............................................................................................16
1.2 Hardware Enclosure.............................................................................16
1.3 Benefits ...........................................................................................17
1.4 Features...........................................................................................18
1.5 System Overview ................................................................................19
1.6 Applications ......................................................................................20
1.6.1 Storage Consolidation .................................................................20
1.6.2 Server Consolidation...................................................................20
1.6.3 Remote Mirroring and Replication...................................................20
1.6.4 Fast Nearline Backup and Recovery .................................................20
1.6.5 Accelerated Backup Operations......................................................21
Chapter 2 Understanding Terminology and Concepts.......................................................................23
2.1 Overview..........................................................................................24
2.2 Understanding iSCSI.............................................................................24
2.3 Storage Pools and Drives .......................................................................25
2.4 Volumes...........................................................................................26
2.5 Spare Count ......................................................................................28
2.6 Tasks ............................................................................................28
Chapter 3 Identifying Hardware Components.....................................................................................31
3.1 Front Panel Components .......................................................................32
3.1.1 LEDs .................................................................................33
3.1.2 Key Lock and Latches..................................................................33
3.1.3 Drive Bays ...............................................................................34
3.1.4 Front Vents..............................................................................35
3.2 Back Panel Components ........................................................................36
3.2.1 Switches .................................................................................36
3.2.2 External Interfaces.....................................................................37
3.2.3 Rear Vents...............................................................................40
Chapter 4 Installing the XStack Storage Unit......................................................................................
42
4.1 Site Considerations..............................................................................43
4.2 Safety Considerations...........................................................................44
4.2.1 General Safety Guidelines ............................................................44
4.2.2 Electrical Safety Guidelines ..........................................................44
4.2.3 ESD Safety Precautions................................................................45
4.2.4 Lifting and Reaching Safety Precautions ...........................................45
4.3 Unpacking the XStack Storage Unit...........................................................46
4.4 Items Supplied by the User ....................................................................47
4.5 Installing the XStack Storage Unit without a Rack .........................................48
4.6 Installing the XStack Storage Unit in a Rack ................................................48
4.6.1 Connecting to the XStack Storage DSN-3200 Host Network Connection Ports49
4.6.2 Connecting to the XStack Storage DSN-3400 Host Network Connection Port.49
4.7 Connecting to the XStack Storage Management Port ......................................50