Accusys ACS 61020-4 User Manual

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Quick Start Guide

Welcome

Thank you for purchasing the ACS 61020 PCI Express to SATA II RAID

adaptor and 4 bay chassis. This model provides the latest functionality and

performance for Windows, Linux and MAC operating systems. And with a

Java based GUI the RAIDGuard X server and client software offers

improved functionality and manageability

What you’ll need…

 SATA II Hard Disk Drives (the number will

vary depending on the RAID configuration).

 Host computer with spare PCI-e slot.

 Static grounding strap or electrostatic discharge

(ESD) safe work area.

Card Installation

Card Installation

1. Remove the blanking plate from the PCI-e slot.

2. Position the connector of the card over the expansion slot.

3. Press the connector of the card gently but firmly into the expansion

slot until it is correctly and securely seated.

4. Secure the metal bracket of the card to the system case with a screw.

5. Go to the Hard drive connection.

Hard Drive Installation

1. Pull the handle to open the drive bay.

2. Screw the hard disk into the drive bay.

3. Re-insert the bay and push the handle to close.

4. Lock the tray.

What's in the box…

 This guide

 ACS-61020 RAID PCI-Express to SATA II

controller card.

 1x 4 bay chassis with keys.

 Installation CD-ROM including: user manuals

for RAIDGuardX and 61020; JRE, Drivers and
RAIDGuardX Client and Server.

 1 External SAS cables (2m).

 1 SES management cable (1 to 1) .

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Cable Connection

1.Connect the external SAS cable between the external SAS connector on the

chassis and the RAID card in the server.

2. Connect the SES management cables between the management connector

on the chassis and the RAID card in the server.

Note: SES management cables must be connected in the following order see page

17 of the user manual:

Connect the end to the server and the other end to the RAID HBA.

Optional items…

Battery backup module to back up cached data in
the event of a power failure.

Initial Setup

The easiest way to start is to run the Quick Array Configuration from the

BIOS.

BIOS

Start the server and watch the screen. When it gets to the position shown

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below press Enter.

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Note: Many motheboards only come with 1 PCI-Express interface,

before installation ensure there is one free.

Software Installation

The details below are applicable only to the Microsoft Windows operating

system. For other operating systems see the User Manual.

First insert the CD into the CD-ROM drive of the server and/or client.

Choose the required application.

Installing Java

It is necessary to install Java Runtime Environment v1.6.02 or later. For the

latest version see www.java.com.

Choose to install Java.

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Installing RAIDGuardX server

RAIDGuard X server is the application that runs on the host server that the

61020 is connected to. Once it is installed correctly the controller can be

monitored from any remote computer with Java installed.

Choose which operating system to install for and follow the on-screen

instructions.

Installing RAIDGuardX Client

Note:The hard drives in a RAID should match in size and speed.

All drives in any array should be identical models with the same

firmware versions. The smallest drive will determine the size of the

array.

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2. Enter the password (the default is 00000000 (8 zeros) and press Enter.

3. Go to RAID Configuration > Create Array > Quick Array

Configuration. The BIOS will recognize how many drives are installed

and provide the best solution. Type Y to begin configuration.

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Choose which operating system to install for and follow the on-screen

instructions.

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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 61020 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 Adding a Controller icon.

3. Click the controller to administer and enter the password. The default

password for the 61020 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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Health Center

If there are problems with the array then the health center can help to

resolve them.

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

perform Background drive member conditioning. If choosing

Background drive member conditioning 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 Unlocked Drive.

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.

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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, 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.

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 and then click OK.

Note: The destination slice must be the same size or bigger than the

source slice.

Updating ACS-61020 Firmware,
BIOS and ROM

1. Download the latest firmware from www.accusys.com.tw.

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.

Error Alerts

Errors 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 to set the e-mails.

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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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 external SAS cables and SES cable are correctly installed.

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) Contact your reseller.

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.

Contact Us

Tai wa n - Accusys, Inc.
Address: 5F.,No.38, Taiyuan St., Jhubei City, Hsinchu County 302, Taiwan, R.O.C
Tel : [phone], Fax : [phone] http://www.accusys.com.tw/
e-mail : [e-mail]
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Address: 46710 Fremont Blvd. Fremont, CA 94538, U.S.A.
Tel:[phone], FAX:[phone] Toll-free number:[phone]
http://www.accusysusa.com/ e-mail : [e-mail], [e-mail]
Korea - Accusys Korea, Inc.
Address: Baegang B/D 5F Shinsa-Dong 666-14 Kangnam-Gu, Seoul, Korea
Tel : [phone], Fax : [phone] http://www.accusys.co.kr/
e-mail : [e-mail]
China Beijing- Accusys China, Inc.
B1701, Horizon International Tower, No.6, ZhiChun Road, HaiDian District, Beijing
Tel: [phone] Fax: [phone] E-mail: [e-mail]
http://www.accusys.cn
Europe - Accusys EU B.V
Address: Columbusstraat 2-10, 3165 AD Rotterdam, Netherlands
Tel : [phone] Fax : [phone] http://www.accusyseu.com, ftp://ftp.accusyseu.com
E-mail : [e-mail], [e-mail]

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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.

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.

Migration

Migration allows RAID types to be changed without the need to delete the

array and rebuild. For example from RAID level 1 to RAID level 5.

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. b

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