SnapServer® DX Series Configuration Guide DX Series Configuration Guide November 2012 1 For the latest version of this document, please go to: http://www.overlandstorage.com/pdfs/SnapServer_NAS_Config_Guide.pdf ©2012 Overland Storage. All trademarks and registered trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
SnapServer® DX Series Configuration Guide Table of Contents 1 Introduction ........................................................................................................................................................................................ 4 2 SnapServer DX Series NAS Systems .................................................................................................................................................... 5 2.
SnapServer® DX Series Configuration Guide 6.2.2 SnapServer DX1 Support Options ....................................................................................................................................... 20 6.2.3 Supplemental Software Support Options ........................................................................................................................... 21 6.2.
SnapServer® DX Series Configuration Guide 1 Introduction This document is intended as a guide for configuring and ordering SnapServer NAS Systems, Optional Expansion, Software and Service. It is primarily intended as a “what should be ordered with what” guide and provides an overview of the features and functionality of each of the options available.
SnapServer® DX Series Configuration Guide 2 SnapServer DX Series NAS Systems SnapServer NAS Systems are a complete family of platforms, software solutions and services designed to store and protect data allowing the deployment of “right-‐sized” storage to various locations within a small to medium business or enterprise.
SnapServer® DX Series Configuration Guide 2.1.2 SnapServer DX2 The SnapServer DX2 is a 2U, 12-‐Bay rack mount Network Attached Storage server. The DX2 is sold as an empty enclosure where drive 4-‐packs and singles are purchased separately to add internal capacity, or as a bundle with drives included.
SnapServer® DX Series Configuration Guide 3 SnapServer DX Capacity Expansion The guidelines below provide configuration and ordering information for SnapServer DX Series NAS capacity . 3.1 SnapServer DX Series Expansion 3.1.
SnapServer® DX Series Configuration Guide 3.2 General SnapServer Expansion Configuration Notes 3.2.1 Interconnect 3.2.1.1 SnapServer DX2 Interconnect Every SnapServer DX2 includes a single external SAS connection for expandability with SnapServer Expansion Chassis units. Only 1 SAS connector (included) is required for expansion.
SnapServer® DX Series Configuration Guide 4 SnapServer NAS Software Solutions SnapServer NAS Systems support a wide range of data sharing, data protection and replication solution software designed to be compatible with today’s computing environment in distributed enterprises and small businesses. 4.
SnapServer® DX Series Configuration Guide 4.2.1.1.2 Snap EDR Express Snap EDR Express is a value-‐based replication-‐only suite for two-‐node, one-‐to-‐one replication between SnapServer NAS Systems 2 only. It is primarily positioned for disk-‐based backup and disaster recovery between two SnapServer NAS systems.
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SnapServer® DX Series Configuration Guide 5 OverlandCare™ Services for SnapServer Systems and Software OverlandCare is Overland’s premier service and support program. This program provides enhanced services for customers who require either longer coverage periods or options that provide for higher system availability.
SnapServer® DX Series Configuration Guide 5.2.2 Uplifts and Extensions All SnapServer systems are eligible for service uplifts and extensions to augment and/or extend the standard OverlandCare warranty.
SnapServer® DX Series Configuration Guide 6 Purchasing Guide 6.1 Scalable Systems, Expansion, Drives, System Specific Software The tables below provide ordering information to configure SnapServer DX2 servers. Following the expansion storage are additional tables for Snap EDR software specific to scalable systems.
SnapServer® DX Series Configuration Guide Step 1b Step 1c To populate a SnapServer DX2 with internal capacity, choose up to 12 drives (or 8 drives for preconfigured bundles) SAS Drive 4-‐Packs (15K RPM) OV-‐ACC902027 HDD -‐ DX2, 600GB 15K SAS w/Carrier, 4 Pack OV-‐ACC902025 HDD -‐ DX
SnapServer® DX Series Configuration Guide Step 2 Select and Configure SnapServer Expansion Chassis Step 2a Select Expansion Units OV-‐EXP201004 SnapExpansion, 0-‐DRIVE (Expansion for SnapServer DX Series) Step 2b To populate a SnapExpansion with internal capacity, choose up to 12 drives SAS Drive 4-‐Packs (15K RPM)
SnapServer® DX Series Configuration Guide SnapServer DX1 Systems and Specific Software The tables below provide ordering information to configure SnapServer DX1. Following the DX1 System are additional tables for Snap EDR software specific to SnapServer DX1 systems.
SnapServer® DX Series Configuration Guide Step 1e Add the SAS HBA for connection to the SnapExpansion (if desired) OV-‐ACC902021 ACC -‐ PCIe Card, DX, SAS HBA NOTE: SnapServer DX1 systems one PCIe expansion slot.
SnapServer® DX Series Configuration Guide Support Options for SnapServer NAS Systems, Expansion and Software Support options are available for all SnapServer NAS Systems, SnapServer Expansion Systems and associated SnapServer NAS software. Support, if ordered for SnapServer NAS Systems, must all be at the same level.
SnapServer® DX Series Configuration Guide 6.2.2 SnapServer DX1 Support Options Step 1 Choose support for SnapServer DX1 systems as appropriate. Step 1a Choose appropriate SnapServer DX1 Support option Support for up to 5 years can be obtained at the time of initial system purchase by combining appropriate single year offerings.
SnapServer® DX Series Configuration Guide 6.2.3 Supplemental Software Support Options Supplemental Software support is offered for Snap EDR. Supplemental Software support requires the system on which they are licensed to also be supported by Standard Warranty, Software Maintenance, or Overland CARE.
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SnapServer® DX Series Configuration Guide 6.2.4.2 SnapServer Expansion ACC and CRS Step 1 Choose Accessories and Customer Replaceable Spares for the SnapServer DX Series Expansion as appropriate.