Accusys ExaSAN SWF16 User Manual
ExaSAN SWF16
User Guide
Includes hardware setup information for:
• PCIe 2.0 switch (Model: SWF16)
• PCIe 2.0 RAID System (Models:A12S2-PS; B08S2-PS))
• QSFP HBA (Model: ACS-63200NT(Z1M))
• QSFP PCIe Cables
Also includes software setup information for:
• Switch management software: Switch Web GUI
• SAN management software: SANit
Accusys, Inc.,
January 10, 2013
Version: V1.0
Release
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Date
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V1.0
01/10/2013
Initial re lease on CD.
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PREFACE
PREFACE
Notice
The product features and specifications described in this guide are subject to change
without notice.
The manufacturer shall not be liable for any damage, or the loss of information resul ting
from the performance or use of the information contained herein.
About This Guide
Congratulations on your purchase of the ExaSAN (pronounced X-sa-SAN) switch
“SWF16”, a revolutionary high bandwidth PCIexpress based SAN switch, specifically
developed for post production environments. It delivers stability, exceptional
performance, and scalable capacity at a very affo rd able cost.
This guide also contains instructions for installing and using the ExaSAN PCIe switch, RAID
(Redundant Array of Independent Disks) technologies, SANit (SAN management
software) and RA IDGuard X (ExaSAN’s RA ID man agement software) .
If you are new to ExaS AN switch, RAID, S ANi t and R AIDGuard X, thi s guide wi ll help you
become familiar with these technologies, and assist you in setting up and using ExaSAN
storage with the SWF16. If you are already familiar with these technologies, use this
guide as a reference for implementing your ExaSAN SAN solution to achieve maximum
performance and rel ia bility.
For details of hardware installation, setup, configuration and cons ide rat ions, see
• Chapter 1, “Introduc ing ExaSAN PCIe2.0 Swit ch SWF16”
• Chapter 2, “Preparing t o set up an ExaSAN SAN environment”
• Chapter 3, “Installing E x aSAN SAN environment”
• Chapter 4, “Using Switch Web GUI & SANit”
• Chapter 5, “RAID Over view”
• Chapter 6, “Appendix”
Guide to Conventions
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This indicates the exist en c e o f a po t en tial hazard that could result
in personal injury, damage to your equipment or loss of data if
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Note
ExaSAN RAID system.
PREFACE
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Date Published: January, 2013
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(2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may
cause undesired operation.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
ExaSAN SWF16 User Guide
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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About This Guide
Guide to Conventions
Trademarks
1. Introducing ExaSA N P CIe2.0 switch ............................................................................. 1-1
System Overview ................................................................................................... 1-1
1.1
1.1.1 What is the ExaSAN Solution .................................................................................................. 1-1
What is the ExaSAN Switch SWF16 ........................................................................................ 1-3
1.1.2
ExaSAN SAN environment Components and Accessories .............................................. 1-3
1.1.3
1.1.3.1
1.1.3.2
1.1.3.3
1.1.3.4
1.1.3.5
1.1.4
ExaSAN PC Ie 2.0 SAN switch – SWF16 ......................................................................... 1-3
ExaSAN PCIe 2.0 Storages ............................................................................................. 1-3
ExaSAN QSFP Host Bus Adapter (ACS-63200NT) ....................................................... 1-4
QSFP (Quad Small Form-factor Pluggable) PCIe Copper or Optical Cables .... 1-4
Power Cord & Power convertors ................................................................................. 1-5
Key Features of SWF16 ............................................................................................................ 1-5
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1.2 Unpacking the System .......................................................................................... 1-6
1.2.1 What Is In Your Order .............................................................................................................. 1-7
Checking the Equipment you’ll need ................................................................................. 1-7
1.2.2
Unpacking ................................................................................................................................. 1-7
1.2.3
1.3 What’s in the Box ................................................................................................... 1-8
1.3.1 SWF16 System ........................................................................................................................... 1-8
SWF16 Accessories .................................................................................................................. 1-8
1.3.2
MDC package ......................................................................................................................... 1-8
1.3.3
1.4 Your SWF16 at a Glance ....................................................................................... 1-9
1.4.1 ExaSAN SWF16 .......................................................................................................................... 1-9
1.4.1.1
1.4.1.2
1.4.1.3
1.4.1.4
1.4.2
SWF16 Front Panel & LED Indicators ............................................................................ 1-9
Beeper Codes ...............................................................................................................1-10
Mirror device Indicators ..............................................................................................1-11
SWF16 Rear Panel .........................................................................................................1-12
ExaSAN QSFP Host Bus Adapter (HBA) and LED Indicators ...........................................1-15
1.5 What Else You Need ............................................................................................ 1-17
Preparing to Install ExaSAN SWF16 .............................................................................. 2-1
2.
Precaution for Handling the System ..................................................................... 2-1
2.1
Choosing the Location for the System ................................................................. 2-1
2.2
Electrical Power ..................................................................................................... 2-1
2.3
Operating Environment ......................................................................................... 2-2
2.4
Security ................................................................................................................... 2-2
2.5
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3. Installing the ExaSAN SWF16 ......................................................................................... 3-1
Hardware installation ............................................................................................ 3-1
3.1
3.1.1 Installing the HBA Card ........................................................................................................... 3-1
Connecting SWF16 to the ExaSAN storages ....................................................................... 3-3
3.1.2
Connecting SWF16 to the Host systems .............................................................................. 3-4
3.1.3
Connecting the switch LAN and power cord ................................................................... 3-5
3.1.4
3.2 Powering the System On and Off ......................................................................... 3-6
3.2.1 Powering On ............................................................................................................................. 3-6
Powering Off ............................................................................................................................. 3-7
3.2.2
3.3 Installing the Installer Package ............................................................................ 3-7
3.3.1 Before You Start ....................................................................................................................... 3-7
Installing the installer package ............................................................................................. 3-8
3.3.2
3.3.2.1
3.3.2.2
3.3.3
3.3.3.1
3.3.3.2
3.3.4
Installing on MAC and Windows .................................................................................. 3-8
Installing on Linux ..........................................................................................................3-11
Confirm the ExaSAN RAID system driver on OS ...............................................................3-13
Confirming the ExaSAN RAID system driver on Mac .............................................3-13
Confirming the ExaSAN RAID system driver in Windows .......................................3-15
Confirm LEDs on HBA ............................................................................................................3-16
4. Using Switch Web GUI & SANit ..................................................................................... 4-1
ExaSAN switch web GUI ........................................................................................ 4-1
4.1
4.1.1 Entering ExaSAN switch web GUI ......................................................................................... 4-1
User name and Password ...................................................................................................... 4-2
4.1.2
Configuration menu - Overview ........................................................................................... 4-3
4.1.3
4.2 Creating arrays by SWF16 – “Quick Setup” ......................................................... 4-4
Log download – “Event Management” ............................................................... 4-7
4.3
System Management ............................................................................................ 4-9
4.4
4.4.1 Configuring the network – “Network” ...............................................................................4-10
4.4.1.1
4.4.1.2
4.4.2
4.4.2.1
4.4.2.2
4.4.3
4.4.4
4.4.5
eth0 – SAN management port (RJ45) ......................................................................4-10
eth1 – SAN private port (RJ45) ...................................................................................4-10
Changing SWF16 time – “Time” ..........................................................................................4-11
Static ...............................................................................................................................4-11
NTP ...................................................................................................................................4-12
Change Password – “Security Control” ............................................................................4-13
Firmware Update ...................................................................................................................4-14
Restart / Shutdown ................................................................................................................4-16
4.5 Environment sta tus monitoring ........................................................................... 4-18
SANit FS configuration ......................................................................................... 4-20
4.6
4.6.1 Import License ........................................................................................................................4-21
4.6.1.1
4.6.2
4.6.3
4.6.4
4.6.5
4.6.5.1
4.6.5.2
Get Official License for more clients .........................................................................4-21
SAN Volume Creation (Quick Wizard) ...............................................................................4-25
Delete SAN Volume (Quick Wizard) ...................................................................................4-25
Add SAN Client IP on SANit (SWF16 Side) ..........................................................................4-27
Add Clients (Client Side) ......................................................................................................4-27
Supported Operating Systems and Platforms in Client .........................................4-29
Windows Clients ............................................................................................................4-30
4.6.5.2.1
Install SANit Client on Windows Platform .............................................................4-30
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4.6.5.2.2 Configure SANit Client on Windows Platform ....................................................4-33
4.6.5.3
4.6.5.4
MAC Client ....................................................................................................................4-36
4.6.5.3.1
4.6.5.3.2
Install SANit Client on Mac Platform ....................................................................4-36
Configure SANit Client on a MAC Platform ........................................................4-39
Linux Clients ...................................................................................................................4-45
4.6.5.4.1
Install and Configure SANit Linux Client Software .............................................4-46
5. RAID Overview .............................................................................................................. 5-1
How RAID Works .................................................................................................... 5-1
5.1
Data Storage Methods .......................................................................................... 5-1
5.2
5.2.1 Data Striping ............................................................................................................................. 5-1
Data Mirroring .......................................................................................................................... 5-1
5.2.2
Data Parity ................................................................................................................................ 5-2
5.2.3
5.3 RAID Levels ............................................................................................................. 5-2
5.3.1 RAID 0: Striping ......................................................................................................................... 5-2
RAID 1: Mirroring ....................................................................................................................... 5-2
5.3.2
RAID 5: Independent data disks with distributed parity ................................................... 5-2
5.3.3
RAID 6: Independent data disks with two Independent parity schemes .................... 5-2
5.3.4
RAID 0+1: Striped set with Mirroring ...................................................................................... 5-3
5.3.5
6. Appendices ................................................................................................................... 6-1
Appendix A: FAQs
Appendix B: Import Trial version license file in SWF16
Appendix C: Customer Service and Support
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Table of Figures
Figure 1: B08S2-PS DAS environment ............................................................................. 1-2
Figure 2: SAN environment with SWF16
Figure 3: SWF16 Front view
Figure 4: ExaSAN PCIe 2.0 Storages (A12S2-PS & B08S2-PS)
Figure 5: ACS-63200NT (Z1M) HBA card
Figure 6: QSFP optical cable
Figure 7: Power cord & Power converters
Figure 8: SWF16 packing list
Figure 9: mirror device and SSD
Figure 10: SWF16 front view
Figure 11: front view of mirror device
Figure 12: SWF16 back view
Figure 13: HBA LED indicators
Figure 14: ExaSAN SAN environment
Figure 15: HBA card’s jumper switch
Figure 16: Install HBA card
Figure 17: Install HBA card on a PCI e sl o t
Figure 18: Connecting PCIe cable to B08S2-PS or A12 S2 -PS
Figure 19: Connecting the PCIe QSFP cable to the storage port (black color)
Figure 20: Connecting the power cord to the storage (B08S2-PS or A12S2-PS)
Figure 21: Connecting the QSFP cable to a host system
Figure 22: Connecting the PCIe QSFP cable to the client port
Figure 23: Connecting the Ethernet cable to eth0 and eth1
Figure 24: Connecting the power cords to the power supply module
Figure 25: power on sequence
Figure 26: power off sequence
Figure 27: Windows installer Package
Figure 28: GUI welcome page
Figure 29: GUI license page
Figure 30: GUI destination select page
Figure 31: GUI installation type page
Figure 32: GUI installation successful page
Figure 33: to click about This MAC
Figure 34: About This MAC
Figure 35: more info About this MAC
Figure 36: MAC Pro info
Figure 37: device manager in Windows platform
Figure 38: Web GUI “Main screen”
Figure 39: Click switch web GUI
Figure 40: Main page of web GUI
Figure 41: Enter user name and password
Figure 42: Overview menu of ExaSAN switch web GUI
Figure 43: Quick setup menu of ExaSAN switch web GUI
Figure 44: Choosing RAID Level – R5
Figure 45: Choosing SAN software – SANit
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Figure 46: RAIDSet (find ExaSAN storages) ................................................................... 4-6
Figure 47: RAIDSet (find ExaSAN storages)
Figure 48: Arrays creating
Figure 49: To find “Download” button
Figure 50: processing bar
Figure 51: the LOG hyper-link
Figure 52: download log file “diag.bin” in Google Chrome
Figure 53: “eth0” setting
Figure 54: “eth1” setting
Figure 55: “Time” - Static
Figure 56: “Time” - NTP
Figure 57: “Time” – setup NTP server
Figure 58: “Time” – processing the configur a tion of NT P
Figure 59: “Security Control”
Figure 60: old password not match
Figure 61: new password not the same
Figure 62: Firmware Update
Figure 63: Selecting F/W file location in Windows platform
Figure 64: Clicking “Apply”
Figure 65: Clicking “Confirm” to update the firmware
Figure 66: Update F/W status window
Figure 67: Update F/W successfully
Figure 68: Restart
Figure 69: Shutdown
Figure 70: Config Mode
Figure 71: View Mode
Figure 72: Voltage status
Figure 73: FAN speed and status
Figure 74: Temperature
Figure 75: Click SANit FS
Figure 76: login SANit FS
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1. Introduction
1. Introducing ExaSAN PCIe2.0 switch
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1. Introduction
1. Introducing ExaSAN PCIe2.0 switch
1.1 System Overview
Your new ExaSAN (pronounced “X-sa-SAN”) PCIe 2.0 switch “SWF16” is one of a family
of PCIexpress based storage and switch solutions from Accusys capable of transferring
data at up to 20 Gb/sec per port. The rack-mount form factor SWF16 can be used in
SAN (Storage Area Network) storage solutions for the post production and broad casting
industries that require high bandwidth shared storage.
1.1.1 What is the ExaSAN Solution
Developed by Accusys, Inc., a worldwide leader in RAID (Redundant Array of
Independent Disks) storage systems, ExaSAN is a family of storage and switch products
that take advantage of well kno wn PCIe (PCI Expres s) technology speeds, standards,
and roadmap. The current ExaSAN pr oducts employ PCIe2.0 pr otocol that provides a 5
Gb/sec per lane transfers. With 4 lane QSFP (Quad SFP) connectors and cables,
ExaSAN can transfer up to 20 Gb/sec using single port QSFP HBA’s. With a dual port
QSFP HBA, data transfers up to 40 Gb/sec are available to the connected workstation.
The ExaSAN total solution, including its complete line of rack mount systems, tower
systems, PCIe switch systems and accessories, puts the benefits of shared, scalable, and
high-performance storage within easy reach of organizations with limited IT resources
and budgets.
Post production work including non-linear editing (NLE) requi res high bandwidth storage
to quickly move the volume of data being processed, and ExaSAN storag e solutions
meet those demands. The high bandwidth provided by ExaSAN technology allows the
client to complete editing tasks in a mu ch sh orter time to save time and m o ney .
ExaSAN storage is a co m pl et e solution that includes t he PCIe RAID system, cable and
HBA card.
Figure 1 below depicts the ExaSAN B08S2-PS system solution architecture in a DAS
environment.
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Figure 1: B08S2-PS DAS environment
Whether it’s collaborative video editing in a post-production workgroup, or a shared
research project in a university, the ExaSAN solution offers a range of performance
levels and storage capacities that scale to meet the needs of small-to-medium-sized
organizations. Equally important and useful is its integrated design, centralized
administration and monitoring, and a suite of built-in management tools; which
eliminate the need for a staff of experts to install and maintain a SAN for the
workgroups.
Figure 2 below depicts a typical ExaSAN system solution architecture in a SAN
environment.
Figure 2: SAN environment with SWF16
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Note:
purchased separately. Please contact your System
1. Introduction
1.1.2 What is the ExaSAN Switch SWF16
The ExaSAN SWF16 is PCIe 2.0 S AN switch in a 1U rackmount encl osure employing the
latest PCIe2.0 technology with support for 12 PCIe clients and 4 PCIe RAID storages. The
total bandwidth of SWF16 is up to 80 Gb/s.
Your ExaSAN SWF16 switch package consists of the components listed below.
1. ExaSAN SWF16 PCIe 2.0 switch, see Section 1.1.3.1.
2. Ethernet cable, ExaSAN DVD, screws for rack mount, rack mounting brackets and
Power cord.
3. QSFP-PCIe 2.0 Host Bus Adapter, compatible with PCIe 2.0 and 1.1 slots on the host
server, see Section 1.1.3.3
4. QSFP-PCIe 2 .0 2M copper cable for connecting the HBA installed in the host to the
RAID. Ad d it ional cables are optional, see Section 1.1.3.4
Note that item 1 and 2 are Accusys-supplied equipment as part of the SWF16 package.
Item 3, item 4, the host server, ExaSAN RAI D systems and HDD need to be purchased
separately. Please contact your System Integrator/Value Added Reseller if you need
assistance in purchasing these components.
1.1.3 ExaSAN SAN environment Components and Accessories
This section provides d et ai led description of each syst em component and accessory
included in the ExaSAN SAN environment.
1.1.3.1 ExaSAN PCIe 2.0 SAN switch – SWF16
The SWF16 is a rack-mount PCIe 2.0 switch supporting up to 12 clients and 4 PCIe RAID
storages.
Figure 3: SWF16 Front view
The switch includes a chassis, main controller, MDC package and two 8GB SLC SSD
mirrored for Metadata.
1.1.3.2 ExaSAN PCIe 2.0 Storages
To setup an ExaSAN SAN environment, users need an ExaSAN switch, ExaSAN storages,
cables, HBAs, and SAN software
The hard drives installed in A12S2-PS or B08S2-P S sh o uld b e
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Integrator/Value Added Reseller if you need ass istance in
purchasing these components.
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Figure 4: ExaSAN PCIe 2.0 Storages (A12S2-PS & B08S2-PS)
1.1.3.3 ExaSAN QSFP Host Bus Adapter (ACS-63200NT)
The ExaSAN QSFP HBA (Figure 5) requires an available PCIe x4, x8, or x16 slot in your
client system. Note that the PCIe slots on some motherboards are for graphics cards
only. (Check your motherboard documentation or ver ify w ith t he motherboard vendor
for compatibility. Also note that some PCIe x4 or x8 slots only share or run at PCIe1.1
speed, so please be advised to consult your motherboard documentation to take
advantage of ExaSA N speeds
Figure 5: ACS-63200NT (Z1M) HBA card
1.1.3.4 QSFP (Quad Small Form-factor Pluggable) PCIe Copper or Optical Cables
A 2m QSFP Copper Cable is in c luded in your ExaSA N st o rage system package. You can
use it to connect it to one of the four storage ports on SWF16.
Optional QSFP cables (Figure 6) are available at varying lengths in copper or optical
1. 2m QSFP Copper Cable, (black in color)
2. 5m QSFP Copper Cable, (black in color)
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3. 10m QSFP Optical Cable, (orange in color)
4. 30m QSFP Optical Cable, (orange in color)
5. 50m QSFP Optical Cable, (orange in color)
6. 100m QSFP Optical Cable (orange in color)
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Figure 6: QSFP optical cable
1.1.3.5 Power Cord & Power convertors
Two AC Power Cords (Figure 7) are included in the SWF16 package. We also provide
three types of power convertors – EK, AU, EU, in addition to the US standard power cord.
Figure 7: Power cord & Power converters
1.1.4 Key Features of SWF16
1. Host Interface
• PCIe2.0 5Gb/s x4 lanes, for transfers up to 20Gb/s. 12 ports
2. Storage Interface
• PCIe2.0 5GB/s x4 lanes. 4 ports
3. Embedded MDC function
• Two 8GB SLC SSD installed and mirro red to store metadata o f t he SAN
environment
• SANit MDC software instal led.
4. Management
• Web-based GUI, cross-platform ex ecutable
• Monitor and control via Web GUI of enclosure components
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• LED indicators for enclosure status
• Event log download from Web GUI
• Supports both in-band and out-band managem ent
• Supports RAID managem ent by E FI and BIOS
• Supports firmware upgrade via GUI
• Supports SNMP
• Supports remote management
5. Enclosure
• FAN, Power, Temperature status LED indication in the front faceplate.
• Dimensions: 43.8mm(H) x 447mm(W) x 410mm(L)
• Weight : 6.9 Kg(15.21 lb)
6. Supported OS
• Windows XP/2003/Vista/2008 and Windows 7(32/64-bit, Miniport and Storport
driver, WHQL certified)
• Linux: Red Hat, SUSE, Fedo ra, CentOS, Debian, etc.
• MAC: OS X( 10.5, 10.6, 10.7, 10.8 and later)
7. Operating Conditions
• Humidity: 5% - 85%
• Operating Temperature: 0degC – 40degC
• Certification: RoHS, U L, CE , FCC, C-Tick, BSMI
8. QSFP HBA
• 20Gb/s PCIe2.0 x4 HBA
• Short, low profile, form factor card
• Dimension 110 x 68.9 mm
• Standard bracket (low profile available and included)
9. QSFP Cable
• Connector PCI Express 2.0 x4
• Copper cable lengths: 2M (standard; included with ExaSAN storages),
5M (optional)
• Optical cable lengths: 10M, 30M, 50M , 100M( a ll optical ca bles are opt ional)
1.2 Unpacking the System
Your ExaSAN SWF16 is shipped in special packaging (Figure 8) to provide protection
during transportation, as w el l as to facilitate simple and saf e rem oval from the carton( s).
Note that different co m po n ent s m ay be shipped in separate c artons.
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Figure 8: SWF16 packing list
1.2.1 What Is In Your Order
Your ExaSAN System Int egrat or/Value Added Reseller should have helped yo u assess,
identify, and order all n ec essary system component s and accessories not inclu d ed in
the SWF16 packaging. If you order ed t h e complete SWF16 system solution, your order
includes e very t hing described in Se ction 1.3.
There are generic system co m po nen ts and accessories req u i red by the ExaSAN solution
but not included. Please refer to Section 1.5, “ What Else You Need” for addition al
information.
1.2.2 Checking the Equipment you’ll need
Section 1.1.3 has a hardware list of all the equipment you’ l l need t o set up the ExaSAN
SAN environment. Check carefully ag ainst that list; verify that yo u h ave all of the system
components and acc essories before commen c ing h ardware installat ion.
1.2.3 Unpacking
Follow the steps below to open the carton and remove the system fro m its packaging. .
1. Read Chapter 2, “Preparing to Install ExaSAN SWF16”
2. Remove any packing material on the outside o f th e carto n .
3. Cut the tape at the top of the carton. If you use a long cutting instrument, exer cise
care to avoid damaging t h e con t ent i n side.
4. Open up the top flaps of the carton to reveal the cont en t inside. Remove the
protective foam on top of the system. Carefully remove each item from inside the
carton.
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1.3 What’s in the Box
Carefully check your carton contents against the included packing list, or the inside
flap of the box, and your original purchase order. You should have the items as
described in the sections below.
Contact your Accusys System Integrator/Value Added Reseller or Accusys Customer
Service (see Appendix C “Customer Service and Technical Support” for more
information) to report any missing item.
1.3.1 SWF16 System
Your ExaSAN RAID disk system carton contains the following items:
1. PCIe 2.0 SAN switch system – SWF16 (x1)
2. Accessories package (x1)
3. MDC package (had been inst alled in SWF16) (x1)
1.3.2 SWF16 Accessories
The Accessories package includes the followin g item s. T h ese items can also be ordere d
and shipped separat ely from Accusys.
1. Packing list (x1)
2. Screw pack (x3)
3. ExaSAN installation DVD (x1)
4. Power converter UK, EU, AU to US (x3)
5. AC power cord (x2)
6. Ethernet cable (x2)
7. Rack mount bracket set (x1)
1.3.3 MDC package
The MDC package includes one mirror device, two SLC 8GB SSD and SANit MDC
software. MDC package is already installed in the SWF16. The SANit metadata would
be stored in the mirror de vic e in th e SSD s.
Figure 9: mirror device and SSD
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Flashing Blue
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1.4 Your SWF16 at a Glance
This section helps you get familiar with the physica l ap pearance of your ExaSAN SWF16
1.4.1 ExaSAN SWF16
1.4.1.1 SWF16 Front Panel & LED Indicators
Figure 10: SWF16 front view
Item Name Color Description
indicates the host is booting.
Solid Blue indicates the subsystem
1 System Power Blue
power supplies are working normally.
No Light indicates the power is off
Flashing Blue indicates the host is
accessing.
2 Access Status Blue
No Light indicates standby or no
power
Solid Blue indicates the hardware
included fan, power supply are
working normally.
Hardware
3
Blue/Red
Status
Solid Red indicates some hardware
failed. Please check the switch web
GUI for more detailed information.
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Controller Status
Beeper mode
Turn on the swi tc h (SW F16)
One short beep
System kernel Panic
Continuous beeping
Fan Failure
Three short beeps (Repeating)
Fan speed is under 5500RPM
Three short beeps (Repeating)
Power Failure
Three short beeps (Repeating)
Temperature Failure
Three short beeps (Repeating)
Note
switch web GUI to isolate the fault condition.
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No Light indicates the LED failed or
power off
Indicates the controller status
• Flashing Blue indicates the
controller is booting for link
4 Link LED Blue
• Solid Blue indicates the
controller is ready for link to a
client.
• No light indicates the controller
is inactive.
1.4.1.2 Beeper Codes
Three short beeps indicate multiple possible faults, please check the
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Status indicator
Access indicator
Disk status
Green
Off
Disk is properly in st alled
Green
On/flash (Yellow)
Disk is being acces sed
Red
Off
No disk installed or disk failure
Flash (Red/Green)
On/flash (Yellow)
Disk is rebuilding
Note:
fast beeping sound will indicate an error or disk failure. See below:
Sound of beeping
System Status
Bi~~
System boot up and ready
bi—bi—bi—bi…and so on
MetaData rebuilding
bi-bi-bi---bi-bi-bi… and so on
One SSD has failed
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1.4.1.3 Mirror device Indicators
Figure 11: front view of mirror device
Table of LED Status
A beeper will sound to indicat e status. A slow beep indicate s dat a rebuilding. A
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1.4.1.4 SWF16 Rear Panel
Figure 12: SWF16 back view
No. Name Description
Maintains “SWF16”, the switch away
1 Cooling fan
from overheating.
Connects to maintenance equipment.
2 Debug port
This port is only for testing or debugging
in Accusys internally.
Controls web GUI of the SWF16 through
this por t.
• The default IP is “192.168.0.25”
• The port support DNS function but
eth0 Ethernet port
3
(Management Port)
we don’t recommend using DNS
function here.
• When the network connection is
normal, the left LED would stay on
orange light and the right LED
would be flashing on green light.
Setups as a private port for MDC
eth1 Ethernet port
4
(SAN Private Port)
• The default IP is “192.168.1.25”
• The port doesn’t support DNS
function.
• When the network connection is
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normal, the left LED would stay on
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orange light and the right LED
would be flashing on green light.
Connects the ExaSAN series PCIe 2.0
storage (A12 S2-PS or B08S2-PS).
Access LED (top):
• Flashing Blue indicates storage
accessing is in progress.
• No light indicates no storage
accessing.
Link LED (middle):
• Solid Green indicates the
controller is connected normally.
5 QSFP storage port
6 QSFP client port
• Flashing Green indicates the
controlle r downgrade to less
lanes of PCIe
• No light indicates “no power” or
“no connection” to the ExaSAN
storage.
Fail LED (b ottom) :
• Solid Red indicates the port is
connected to a client (wro ng
connection type).
• No light indicates “no power” or
“no error”.
Access LED (top):
• Flashing Blue indicates storage
accessing is in progress.
• No light indicates no storage
accessing.
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Link LED (middle):
• Solid Green indicates the
controller is connected normally.
Flashing Green indicates the
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•
controlle r downgrade to l e ss
lanes of PCIe
• No light indicates “no power” or
“no connection” to the ExaSAN
storage.
Fail LED (b ottom) :
• Solid Red indicates the port is
connected to a client (wro ng
connection type).
No light indicates “no power” or “no
error”.
Control the power of SWF16
• Push the button to turn on the
7 Power button
8 Reset hole
power of SWF16.
• Push the button to turn off the
power of SWF16 and it would be
shut down automatically.
• Push the button for 5 seconds to
shut down the power of SWF16
Immediately.
If you want to reset the all setting of the
SWF16, you could use a needle or pin to
push into the hold for 13 seconds . Then
you’ll hear two short beeping “bi-bi”
and wait for the SWF16 restarting. The
whole setting would go back to default.
Caution:
If you push reset hole but are still
connected to the clients, you might
damage important data in the SAN.
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9 Reserve port This QSFP port is reserved.
Connects to power sources with two
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10 Power supply module
power cord to the redundant modules.
If one power failed, the SWF16 can still
work normally.
1.4.2 ExaSAN QSFP Host Bus Adapter (HBA) and LED Indicators
Figure 13: HBA LED indicators
No. Name Description
For connection with one of the Host
1 QSFP Connector Port
Module Ports on the switch rear panel or
B08S2-PS directly.
Jumper Switch LED
2
Indicator
• Off (no light at all) indicates the
jumper pin in question is set to “On”
position. In this state, the card is
ready for DAS direct connection
with ExaSAN storages, “A12S2-PS or
B08S2-PS”.
• Solid amber indicates the jumper pin
in question is set to “1” position. In
this state, the HBA card is ready for a
SAN connection. See Section 3.1.2,
“Installing the HBA Card,” for
additional information.
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Note
(The LED
If you have properly
RAID controller, one set of 4
LEDs will be constantly lit. The second set of 4
a PCIe Gen2 connection.
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• Solid green indicates connected
PCIe 2.0 link;
3 Link LED Indicator
4 Access LED Indicator
The eight LED indicate the connection status of the HBA
closest to the bracket does not light up.)
connected the HBA to the B08S2-PS
consecutive
consecutive LEDs indicates the type of PCIe connection - flashing
LEDs indicate a PCIe Gen1 connection, while steady LEDs indic ate
• Flashing green indicates connected
PCIe 1.0 link or downgraded speed.
• Off (no light) when there is no link or
indicates a link with trouble.
Flashing blue while there are data
access activities with the connected
device.
No light indicates the host is not
accessing
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