Accusys ExaSAN SW-08 User Manual
Exasan compact, User guide
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ExaSAN Compact
User Guide
Includes hardware setup information for:
PCIe Switch Models: SW04, SW08
PCIe RAID System Models: A08S-PS, A12S2-PS
PCIe Switch HBA Model ACS-63200NT
External PCIe x4 Cables
QSFP PCIe Cables
Also includes software setup information for:
ExaSAN Compact
Xsan
Accusys Technology, Inc.
August, 2011
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Table of contents
Document Outline
- 1. Introducing ExaSAN Compact
- 1.1 System Overview
- 1.1.1 What is the ExaSAN Solution
- 1.1.2 What is the ExaSAN Compact Solution
- 1.1.3 ExaSAN Compact Components and Accessories
- 1.1.3.1 ExaSAN PCIe RAID Disk System(s)
- 1.1.3.2 Hard Disk Drive (HDD) for the RAID System
- 1.1.3.3 ExaSAN PCIe Switch (SW04/08)
- 1.1.3.4 ExaSAN PCIe Switch Host Bus Adapter (ACS-63200NT)
- 1.1.3.5 QSFP (Quad Small Form-factor Pluggable) PCIe Copper or Optical Cables
- 1.1.3.6 External PCIe x4 Cable
- 1.1.3.7 Power Cord
- 1.1.3.8 Ethernet CAT-5 Cable
- 1.1.3.9 Switch Rack Mount Tray (optional)
- 1.1.3.10 Ethernet Switch for the Private LAN
- 1.1.3.11 CAT-5 Cables for the Private LAN
- 1.1.3.12 Mac Pro Host Systems and Xsan Software
- 1.1.4 Key Features
- 1.2 Unpacking the System
- 1.3 What’s in the Box
- 1.4 Your SW04/08 Switch at a Glance
- 1.1 System Overview
- 2. Preparing to Install ExaSAN Compact
- 3. Installing ExaSAN Compact
- 4. Using ExaSAN Compact
- 5. RAID Overview
- 6. Xsan Overview
- 6.1 SAN, ExaSAN, and Xsan Basics
- 6.2 Xsan Components Breakdown
- 6.3 How Xsan Storage Is Organized
- 6.4 Xsan Storage Breakdown
- 6.5 How Xsan Uses Available Storage
- 6.6 Setting Up an ExaSAN-enabled Xsan
- 6.6.1 Connecting Computers and Storage to ExaSAN Switch
- 6.6.2 Connecting Xsan Metadata Private Ethernet Network
- 6.6.3 Check LUNs from the System Profiler
- 6.6.4 Install Xsan Software on Xsan Metadata Controllers and All Clients
- 6.6.5 Configuring the Xsan
- 6.6.6 Creating an Xsan Volume
- 6.6.7 A Sample Xsan Volume Configuration
- 6.7 Managing Xsan Storage
- 6.8 Managing Xsan Clients
- 6.9 Get Xsan Help
- 7. Migrating from PCIe DAS to ExaSAN
- 8. ExaSAN LUN Masking Overview