Accusys ExaSAN SW-08 User Manual
Compact Solution
Quick Start Guide
Includes setup information for :
Hardware set up: PCIe Switch SW04/08-G2, PCIe RAID System A08S-PS, QSFP cables and HBAs, Also
incloud software setup information for: Exsan Setup, Xsan setup.
August, 2011
ExaSAN Compact Solution Quick Start Guide
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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Hardware Installation
Checking the Equipment You’ll Need
Understanding the Installation Steps
Setting up the Hardware
Connecting to a Power Source and Powering On
Software Installation and Configuration
ExaSAN Setup
Xsan Setup
Technical Support
The System Log
Contact Us
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1.Hardware Installation
A08S-PS
SW04
Xsan MDC
Xsan MDC
ConnectionLink
PCIx4 link (A08S-PS to SW04)
QSFP link (SW04 to Host)
Public network (Host to ethernet switch)
Private network (Host to ether net switch)
Congratulations on your purchase of the “Accusys ExaSAN Compac Solutiont” SAN (Storage Area Network)
system solution. This Quick Start Guide gives the step-by- step setup instructions of one sample basic system
configuration. Our sample configuration consists of one RAID 8-bay disk system, one SW04 switch, and t wo
Mac Pro host systems running Mac OS X Server. Figure 1 below depicts our sample ExaSAN Compact solution
architecture.
FIGURE 1. Sample ExaSAN Compact Solution Architecture
Although it is not practical to cover all possible scenarios in this guide, most variations of the system conguration
can be derived from this sample. If your particular installation encounters a problem that is beyond the scope of
this guide, please contact our technical support staff for assistance.
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1.1 Checking the Equipment You’ll Need
The list below consists of all the equipment you’ll need to set up the ExaSAN Compact Solution.
Note that while items 1 through 7 are Accusys-supplied equipment, they are not necessarily part of the ExaSAN
switch package. Refer to Packing List for a complete list of accessories which are included in your SW04 package.
With the help of your local ExaSAN distributor, any Accusys-supplied equipment which is not in the switch package
should have been ordered and delivered separately.
Also note that while items 8 through 11 are necessary for the system, they are not Accusys-supplied equipment and
therefore would not have been ordered from Accusys. Again with the help of your local ExaSAN distributor, your
other equipment should have been acquired from other vendors.
Verify that you have all of the system components before commencing hardware installation.
1. ExaSAN PCIe RAID disk system A08S- PS, one unit
2. ExaSAN PCIe Switch SW04, one unit
3. ExaSAN PCIe Switch Host Bus Adapters, one for each supported workgroup host system
4. QSFP PCIe copper or optical cables for connecting the switch to the workgroup host systems, one for each host
system
5. External PCIe x4 cable for connecting the switch to the R AID disk system, one unit
6. Power cords, one for the RAID system and another for the switch
7. CAT-5 cable for the L AN port of the switch, one unit
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Package Item Image Item description
1 SW04/08 package
QSFP copper or
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optical cable
PCIe 4 or 8-por t switch,
supports up to 4 or 8 host
systems and 3 PCIe 1.1
RAID systems
Power cord for SW04/08
switch
CAT-5 cable for the LAN
port of SW04/08 switch
20Gb QSFP copper
(2M, 5M) or optical cable
(10M, 30M, 50M, 100M),
connects SW04/08 switch
to QSFP HBA on host
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3 QSFP HBA
4 A08S-PS package
20Gb QSFP PCIe x4 Host
Bus Adapter, supports PCIe
2.0 slot
10Gb PCIe 1.1 8-bay tower
RAID system, supports
SATA and SAS drives
Power cord for A08S-PS
RAID system
1.5M 10Gb PCIe x4 cable,
connect A08S-PS R AID
system to SW04/08 switch
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8. Ethernet switch and CAT-5 patch cables for the private Ethernet network of your SAN, one switch and one cable
for each host system
9. SAN management software (Xsan 2.0 and MetaSAN is recommended,also Xsan is included in MacOS 10.7).
10.Eight SAS (Serial Attached SCSI) or SATA (Serial Advanced Technology Attachment) HDD’s for the A08S-PS
RAID disk system (note that Enterprise HDD is recommended)
11.Two computers running Mac OS X Server operating system
1.2 Understanding the Installation Steps
Below is an outline of the installation steps for you to follow.
Step 1 Unpacking the switch, check against included packing list
Step 2 Installing Disk Drives, refer to the A08S-PS User Manual for instructions
Step 3 Installing HBA
Step 4 Connecting Switch to the RAID Disk System
Step 5 Connecting Switch to the Host Systems
Step 6 Connecting the Private LAN
Step 7 Powering the System On
Step 8 Create Array for Xsan Conguration
Step 9 Xsan Software Installation
Step 10 Xsan Conguration
1.3 Setting up the Hardware
1.3.1 Installing the HBA
Before the ExaSAN Compact Solution components are ready to be connected and powered on, you must install
one HBA in each workgroup client system. The HBA is compatible with PCIe x4, x8, and x16 slots. If a choice is
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given, use the fastest PCIe slot available. Although the HBA is compatible with both PCIe 1.1 and 2.0 standards,
only the latter is recommended for best performance.
Follow these steps to install the card in each host system:
1. Hold the H BA with mount in g plate facing you r left.
Locate the “mode” jumper switch on the north edge at
center-right, as shown and labeled below.
2. Re-position the HBA so that you are facing the three
switch buttons. Locate the switch button with the label
of “1”; make sure that it is in the “OFF” p os it ion as
shown below. Note that while there is only the “ON”
label, “OFF” is simply at the opposite end of “ON”. The
ON/OFF position of the other t wo switch buttons is
irrelevant at this time; the default is set to “OFF.”
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3. Position the connector of the card over the slot, insert the connector into the slot, press gently but rmly until it
is securely seated.
4. Secure the metal bracket of the card to the system case with a screw.
5. Replace the outer casing cover.
6. Install HBA device driver
a. Insert the Installation CD
b. Launch the Installation Package (for Mac)
c. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the driver installation
1.3.2 Connecting Switch to the RAID Disk System
1. Connect your storage unit to the ExaSAN switch with an External PCIe x4 cable. Insert one end of the PCIe cable
into the PCIe port on the back of the RAID system. Your cable connector is securely plugged when you hear a
"click". If you need to unplug the cable, pull the ring on the connector rmly until it is detached from the por t.
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2. Insert the other end of the cable into one of the three storage module
ports on the rear panel of the ExaSAN switch.
3. Plug a power cord into the AC power-in port in the storage unit; do
not turn power on yet.
1.3.3 Connecting Switch to the Host System
1. Connect your workgroup host system #1 to the ExaSAN switch with
a QSFP cable. Insert one end of the QSFP cable into one of the host
module ports on the rear panel of the switch. Your cable connector
is securely plugged when you hear a click. If you need to unplug the
cable, pull the ring on the connector rmly until it is detached from the
port.
2. Insert the other end of the cable into the QSFP port on the HBA,
which you installed on the host system earlier in Section 1.3.1.
3. Repeat steps 1 and 2 for host systems #2.
4. Plug a power cord into the AC power-in port on the rear panel
of the switch. Do not turn power on yet.
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1.3.4 Connecting the Private LAN
In addition to the E xaSAN PCIe net work, all computers for the SA N must be connected to a private Ether net
network (the Private LAN). Xsan MDC servers and clients use this network instead of the ExaSA N network to
exchange le system metadata. Connect each SAN client and MDC servers to two Ethernet networks: one private
subnet for the SAN metadata and a separate connection for directory ser vice, intranet, and Internet trafc (the
Public LAN).
The steps below apply to the Private LAN only. We assume that the Public LAN is already in place.
1. Connect your workgroup host system #1 to the private LAN Ethernet switch with a CAT-5 cable.
2. Repeat Step 1 for host systems #2.
3. Connect the ExaSAN switch to the private LAN Ethernet switch with a CAT-5 cable.
The client and metadata controller computers need static (xed) IP addresses for both public and private Ethernet
network connections. Don’t use DHCP to assign dynamic IP addresses to Xsan devices. We suggest that you use
the following ranges of IP addresses for Xsan private metadata network:
• IP address range: 10.10.10.1 to 10.10.10.254
• Subnet mask: 255.255.255.0
1.4 Connecting to a Power Source and Powering On
Before powering on, make sure that all cables and cords are properly installed and connected.
1. If not yet plugged into the wall electrical outlet, plug the power cord for the storage unit and the ExaSAN switch
to a power source.
2. Turn power on for the storage unit f irst by pressing the Power button. Proceed to the next step with switch
power. The Disk Status LEDs, which is the left column of 8 LEDs above the Power button, will not be active until
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the switch is powered on.
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