Basic configuration, Error alerts, Advanced configuration – Accusys ACS-61100 User Manual
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RAIDGUARDX Server
Run the server application when you want to connect to the controller card.
1.
Start the RAIDGuardServer from Start > Programs > Accusys >
RAIDGuardServer.
2.
The RAIDGuardServer icon
will be displayed in the Windows
notification area.
Basic Configuration
RAIDGuard X Client
The RAIDGuard X Client is responsible for monitoring and administering
the 61100 remotely from any computer with Java installed.
1.
Start RAIDGuardX Client either click the desktop icon or go to Start >
Programs > Accusys > RAIDGuardX Client.
2.
Add a controller by clicking the
Add Controller icon.
3.
Click the controller to administer and enter the password. The default
password for the 61100 is 00000000 (8 zeros). Click Add.
Follow the steps to below to either add another array or configure the
existing one.
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Creating and Deleting an Array
Administrators can choose how best to distribute the disks available. Once an
array has been created or deleted it can be further administered.
Follow the steps to create an array.
1.
Click the Create Array icon
.
2.
Select the level from the drop down menu. Available levels are: 0, 1, 0+1,
5, 6, 0+1, and JBOD.
3.
Select the stripe size from the drop down menu. Available stripe sizes
are: 8-256KB.
4.
Click the drives to be added to the array.
Optional: From the drop down menu select either On The Fly Initialization or
Performance Evaluation.
5.
To automatically assign a LUN check the box.
6.
Click Create Array to complete the process.
Deleting an array removes the selected array and allows the drives to be used
in another array or reconfigured for a new array.
Follow the steps below to delete an array.
1.
Click the Delete Array icon
.
2.
Click on the disks containing the array to be deleted.
3.
Check the Confirm box when you understand that all the data on the
disks will be lost.
4.
Click Delete Array to complete the process.
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Slicing
Hard drive slicing partitions the drives of an array so that it appears as a
separate volume.
Follow the steps below to select an array to slice or merge.
1.
Select the array to slice or merge by clicking on a disk with an array
number.
2.
Click the slice to create and use the slider bar or buttons to adjust the
size. Click OK to complete.
3. Check
the
Confirm box and then click OK.
LUN Map
A LUN is a unique identifier used on a SCSI bus that enables it to
differentiate between up to eight separate devices. Use the LUN map to
attach a unique identifier to a slice.
Follow the steps below to map a LUN.
1.
Select the Array to map.
2.
Choose a LUN and from the drop down list select a series to map to.
3.
Check the Confirm box and then click OK.
Expansion
Expansion allows the adding of extra drives to an array with the need to
rebuild the array.
Follow the steps below to select an array to expand.
1.
Select the array to add additional disks to and select the number of
disks to be added. A “+” sign is added above the disk(s) to be added.
2.
Check the Confirm box and then click Expand Array.
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Error Alerts
Error alerts are activated when a problem occurs with the RAID controller or
array. The alerts can be detected in two ways:
Beeper - An audible alarm sounds when an error has occurred. To set the
beeper:
1.
Click the Preferences icon
> Mode tab > Check the Beeper box.
2.
Click OK to set the beeper.
E-Mail - E-mails are sent to administrative staff when and error or event
occurs. To set e-mail alerts:
1.
Click the Email icon
.
2.
Enter the e-mail addresses of recipients (max 20).
3.
Enter the SMTP Server name and e-mail address.
4.
If required enter the SMTP user name and password.
5.
Click OK.
Advanced Configuration
Options
The Options menu provides the methods for changing the details of the array.
Click the required option and then click Next to proceed.
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Health Center
The health center can help to resolve any problems with the array.
Follow the steps below to select an array to verify, rebuild or condition.
1.
Select the Array to verify, rebuild or condition.
2.
Click the radio button to Rebuild parity data, Verify parity data or Refresh
array data and parity (for this option choose the priority between Low,
Med or High).
3.
Click OK to start the operation.
Unlock drives
Locked drives are drives that for one reason or another have stopped being
recognized by the controller.
Follow the steps below to select a drive to unlock or change the ID.
1.
Select the drive with the
icon. It will change to the
icon.
2.
Check the Confirm box and then click Unlock Drive.
Updating ACS-61100 Firmware,
BIOS and ROM
1.
Download the latest firmware from.
2.
Start the RAIDGuard X client.
3.
Add a controller.
4.
Click Controller > Update > Update Firmware, Update Boot Code or
Update BIOS & EFI.
5.
Go to the location of the downloaded files and click Open.
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FAQ
1. Q: RAIDGuard X server displays the “Find no RAID Card” window.
A:
Make sure that the controller card is connected inserted.
2. Q: Hard drives aren’t being displayed in the RAIDGuard X Client
A: Make sure that the Mini SAS cables are correctly installed and that the hard drives have power.
3. Q: The software has stopped working correctly.
A: Restart the remote computer or server. If this doesn’t work, insert the Installation CD into the
computer/servers CD-ROM drive, click Setup > Next > Repair > Install > Finish.
4. Q: Updating Firmware, Boot Code or Option ROM doesn’t work correctly.
A: Do the following: 1) Check that the correct version is being installed eg, if, when updating the
firmware the BIOS software is selected then the following message will be displayed
“Command Failed”; 2) Don’t unzip the .gz file 3) Download the file again.
5. Q: E-Mail alerts aren’t working.
A: Check that the correct details are inserted and that if a username and password are required
they are inserted. See your network administrator for details.
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Migration
Migration allows RAID types to be changed, for example from RAID level 1
to RAID level 5, without the need to delete the array and rebuild.
Follow the steps below to select an array to migrate.
1.
Select the Array to migrate. From the drop down menu select the
RAID Level to Migrate to then select the Total Drives to include in the
array. A “+” sign is added above the disk(s) to be added and a “-“ sign
above the disk(s) to be removed.
2.
Check the Confirm box and then click Migrate.
Snapshot
The snapshot function mirrors the data from one slice onto another thereby
backing up the data.
Follow the steps below to take a snapshot:
1.
Select Create Shot.
2.
Select the shot, Source Slice and Destination Slice.
3.
Check the Confirm box and then click OK.
Note: The destination slice must be the same size or bigger than the
source slice.
source slice.
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