Accusys ExaSAN SW-08 - Manual (Page 75)

6. Xsan
User Guide Page 6-24
To add a client computer to an Xsan:
1. Connect the client to the ExaSAN’s PCIe and Ethernet networks. Follow the procedures outlined in
Section 3, “Installing ExaSAN Compact,” to power off the system, connect the new client computer
and power every component back on.
2. Install the Xsan software on the client. Refer to Section 6.6.4, “Install Xsan Software on Xsan
Metadata Controllers and All Clients,” for more information.
3. Open Xsan Admin, select “Computers” in the “SAN Assets” list, and click the “Add” (+) button.
4. In the “Add Computers” pane of the assistant, make sure there’s a check next to the new client in the
list than click “Continue.” (If the client isn’t in the list, click Add Remote Computer and add it).
5. In the “Authenticate Clients” pane, enter the administrator’s “User Name” and “Password” for the
client and click “Continue.”
6. If license aren’t available, the “Licenses” pane appears so you can add one.
7. In the “Choose Metadata Controllers” pane, make sure there’s no check mark next to the new client in
the list, and then click “Continue.”
8. Click “Continue” on the “Summary” pane.
6.8.2 Mounting a Volume on a Client
You must mount the Xsan volume to the Clients if the volume is un-mounted.
To add a client computer to an Xsan: