ADIC Frozen Dessert Maker SNMS 2.3 User Manual

SNMS
StorNext® Management Suite
Installation Guide
SNMS 2.3
Document Number: 6-00360-04 Rev A
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This Software License is entered into and effective as of this _____, day of_____________ 2003 ("Effective Date"), by and between:
and
Advanced Digital Information Corporation PO Box 97057 Redmond, WA 98073-9757 (Referred to as “ADIC")
This License sets forth the terms and conditions under which ADIC agrees to grant and Licensee agrees to accept a license to use certain of ADIC's proprietary software and related documentation. Any software programs or related materials provided to Licensee by ADIC will be subject to the terms and conditions of this License.
Company: _______________________ Located at: _______________________
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(Referred to as “Licensee")
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"Release" means a modification to the Software that does not change ADIC's base version number, but may add functionality. New Releases are provided to the Licensee at no charge when Licensee maintains a current Software Maintenance Agreement with ADIC.
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"Upgrade" means a modification to the Software that adds significant features and/or functionality and causes a change in ADIC's base version number. Upgrades may have a new initial License fee or upgrade charge associated with it.
Software License
a. License. In consideration of Licensee's full payment of the License fees and subject to
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b. Use. Licensee is authorized hereby to use the Software on the Designated
Computer(s) only, or on backup equipment if the Designated Computer is inoperative until such time as the Designated Computer is restored to operation and processing on the back-up equipment is completed. This grant is specifically limited to use by the Licensee for normal, customary internal data processing, and specifically excludes Licensee's time-sharing or the rental of the Software or use of the Software in the development or marketing of a competitive or compatible product. No right to use, print, copy or display the Software or Documentation, in whole or in part, is granted hereby except as expressly provided in this License.
c. Copying. Licensee may make one (1) copy of the Software in a non-printed, machine-
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d. Transfer Rights. The Software will be installed initially on Licensee's Designated
Computer(s) set forth in Exhibit A. Licensee may thereafter transfer the Software to another one of its computers of the same machine architecture, provided that the Software is installed on one (1) Designated Computer at a time, b) is covered under a current maintenance support plan with ADIC, and c) provides ADIC with written notice thirty (30) days prior to the transfer. If Licensee transfers the Software to a machine of a different architecture, Licensee may be subject to a transfer fee.
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e. US Government Rights. If the Licensee is the United States government, Licensee
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iii. modify, merge with other programs or translate any portion of the Software into
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iv. reverse-assemble, reverse-compile or attempt to derive a source code equivalent of
the Software.
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and copies thereof in a manner consistent with ADIC's rights therein and to take appropriate action to satisfy its obligations in this Article by instruction or agreement with its employees, agents, subcontractors or others who are permitted access to the Software. All programs or copies developed by or for the Licensee in violation of this License, including translations, compilations, partial copies with modifications and up-dated works, are the property of ADIC.
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Installation
Installation. Licensee will, at its own expense, ensure that the installation site conforms to the requirements of the Software and, at its own expense, prepare and maintain the environmental conditions at the installation site in accordance with the requirements of the relevant hardware manufacturer. ADIC will be responsible for reasonable support during the initial installation process.
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days after installation of the Software of Licensee’s claim of any defect. If the Software is found defective by ADIC, ADIC’s sole obligation under this warranty is for ADIC, at its option, either to correct, in a manner consistent with ADIC's regular support practices, any defect in the Software or to accept the return of the Software. Where Software is returned for claims made during the warranty period, Licensee will be provided a full refund for the Software and related products sold under the same Purchase Agreement.
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party makes any modifications to the Software. Licensee will pay ADIC for corrections necessitated by difficulties or defects traceable to Licensee's errors or system changes in accordance with ADIC's then current standard time and material charges.
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demands, liability, damages, and judgments which are finally adjudicated, including attorney's fees and court costs arising or resulting directly from any claim, suit or litigation brought against Licensee based on infringement of any U. S. patent or copyright by the Software (except that indemnification does not apply to any third party software which may be embedded therein), provided, however, that such indemnity is conditioned upon receipt by ADIC of prompt notification in writing of such claim and that Licensee provides continuing information and reasonable assistance for the defense and settlement of any claim. ADIC will retain attorneys, as deemed necessary, and conduct the defense and settlement of such claim. ADIC may, at its own expense and at its option, either (1) procure for Licensee the right to continue using the Software, or (2) replace the same with non-infringing software, or (3) modify the Software so that it becomes non-infringing provided such modified intellectual property will reasonably meet Licensee's needs.
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b. Upon failure of (1), (2) or (3) above, despite the reasonable efforts of ADIC, Licensee
may terminate this License only with respect to the Software adversely affected by such action or claim. Upon such termination ADIC will promptly refund to Licensee any License Fees paid and other payments made for the adversely affected Software. ADIC may deduct from the refund a fair market value for usage, which will be a pro rata share of the License charge for the time period used, assuming a three (3) year straight line depreciation with no salvage value.
c. Notwithstanding the foregoing ADIC has no liability if any such claim or suit is based
upon or arises out of: 1) alterations of the Software by Licensee or any third party; 2) Licensee's failure to install updated Software provided by ADIC for avoiding such infringement; 3) use of the Software in combination with apparatus or software not furnished by ADIC; 4) use of the Software in a manner for which it was neither designed nor contemplated; 5) third party software embedded in the Software; 6) Software modified by ADIC for Licensee in accordance with Licensee's specifications or requests; or 7) a patent, trademark or copyright in which Licensee or any of its affiliates or subsidiaries has a direct or indirect interest by license or otherwise.
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perpetuity unless Licensee fails to comply with any of the material conditions of this License. ADIC may, after allowing Licensee a reasonable time to cure its default, terminate this License upon written notice to the Licensee. Within thirty (30) days after termination of this License, Licensee will certify, in writing, to ADIC, that Licensee has discontinued the use of all Software; and either destroyed or, at ADIC’s election, returned to ADIC the original and all copies of the Software and Documentation in any form maintained by Licensee.
c. Termination for Cause. A violation of any provision of Paragraph 3. above will be
deemed a material breach and the basis for immediate termination of this License.
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d. Termination upon Insolvency. This License may be terminated by ADIC if the
Licensee (i) terminates or indefinitely suspends its business; (ii) becomes subject to any bankruptcy or insolvency proceeding under governmental statute; or (iii) becomes insolvent or becomes subject to direct control by a trustee, receiver or similar authority.
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the right to take immediate possession of the Software, Documentation, and all copies wherever located, without demand or notice. Termination of this License is in addition to and not in lieu of any equitable or legal remedies available to ADIC.
Notices and Correspondence
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DISCLAIMER AND LIMITATION OF LIABILITY
THE LICENSEE HAS THE SOLE RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE ADEQUATE PROTECTION AND BACK-UP OF ITS DATA USED IN CONNECTION WITH THE SOFTWARE. IN NO EVENT WILL ADIC BE LIABLE FOR SPECIAL, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES OR ANY DAMAGES WHATSOEVER RESULTING FROM THE LOSS OF USE, DATA OR PROFITS, RERUN TIME, INACCURATE INPUT OR WORK DELAYS, OR ANY PERSONAL OR PROPERTY DAMAGE ARISING OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH THIS LICENSE OR THE USE, PERFORMANCE OR NON-PERFORMANCE OF THE SOFTWARE, WHETHER IN ACTION, IN CONTRACT, OR TORT INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE, EVEN IF ADIC KNEW, SHOULD HAVE KNOWN OR HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES. ADIC's LIABILITY FOR DAMAGES HEREUNDER WILL IN NO EVENT EXCEED THE AMOUNT OF FEES PAID BY LICENSEE UNDER THIS LICENSE.
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General
a. No Assignment. This License is not assignable. None of the Software or
Documentation may be sublicensed, assigned, or transferred to any other party without ADIC’s prior written consent. Any effort contradictory with this is null and void.
b. Modification. This License or any Exhibit hereto can only be modified by a written
agreement executed by Licensee and ADIC.
c. Governing Law. The laws of the state of Washington will govern this license. All
litigation between the parties, including all applications for injunctive relief, must be conducted before a court of competent jurisdiction within King County, Washington, USA and both parties consent to personal jurisdiction of such court. If any of the provisions of this License are held to be invalid under any applicable statute or law, they are, to that extent, deemed omitted.
d. Enforcement Costs. The party prevailing in any litigation or legal proceeding,
including arbitration, arising out of any dispute under this Agreement will be entitled to recover reasonable attorneys’ fees and costs from the other party.
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under this License, may not be brought by either party more than one (1) year after the cause of action has accrued, except that an action for nonpayment may be brought within four (4) years after the last payment date.
Entirety
Licensee acknowledges that it has read this Software License, understands it, and agrees to be bound by its terms and conditions. Further, Licensee agrees that this is the complete and exclusive statement of the agreement between the parties and supersedes all proposals or prior agreements, oral or written and all other communications between the parties relating to the subject matter of this License. Any variance from the terms and conditions of this License or any supplement in any Licensee purchase order or other written notification or agreement will be of no effect.
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Contents
Introduction
Intended Audience . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1
How This Book is Organized . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1
Explanation of Symbols . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2
Conventions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3
Installing SNMS
Determining Installation Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1
Using the Optional Pre-Installation Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1
Installing SNMS Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2
Configuring SNMS Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-6
Using the Initial Configuration Wizard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-8
Entering a License . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-9
Adding File Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-11
Adding Libraries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-13
Adding Tape Drives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-14
Adding Media . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-15
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Adding Storage Policies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-17
Scheduling a Backup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-18
Using a Web Browser . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-21
Downloading Client Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-21
Using FTP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-22
Installing Client Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-23
Installing on Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-23
Installing on SGI IRIX . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-24
Installing on Sun Solaris . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-25
Installing on Linux . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-26
Installing on IBM AIX . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-27
Installing StorNext FS on UNIX
Determining Installation Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-1
Using the Optional Pre-Installation Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-1
Installing StorNext FS Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2
Configuring StorNext FS Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-5
Using the Initial Configuration Wizard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-6
Entering a License . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-8
Adding File Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-10
Using a Web Browser . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-12
Downloading Client Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-12
Using FTP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-13
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Installing Client Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-13
Installing on SGI IRIX . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-14
Installing on Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-14
Installing on Sun Solaris . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-15
Installing on Linux . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-16
Installing on IBM AIX . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-17
Installing StorNext FS on Windows
Determining Installation Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1
Installing StorNext FS Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1
Obtaining a License . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-2
Labeling Drives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-3
Simple Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-4
Configuring StorNext FS Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-4
Custom Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-5
Mapping StorNext FS Drives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-6
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Customer Assistance
Technical Assistance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-1
Contacting Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-1
Training . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-1
Publications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-1
Web site . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-2
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Introduction

StorNext Management Suite (SNMS) is a scalable, high performance, data management solution that ensures the long-term safety and recoverability of data in SAN environments, while optimizing the use of storage resources. The result is high speed data sharing, improved productivity, and reduced network bottlenecks.
SNMS contains the StorNext Storage Manager (StorNext SM) and the StorNext File System (StorNext FS). other types of connections) in a serverless environment that enables heterogeneous clients to access data and share files. Although StorNext FS is the core file system technology used in SNMS, ADIC supports StorNext FS as a standalone product.

Intended Audience

This guide is intended for system administrators and service personnel that would install the SNMS and StorNext FS software.
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StorNext FS primarily provides Fibre Channel (FC) connections (but also supports

How This Book is Organized

To accommodate the installation and configuration differences between SNMS and StorNext FS, this guide is divided into three main chapters: Installing SNMS, Installing StorNext FS on UNIX, and Installing StorNext FS on Windows.
If you purchased the SNMS product, follow the instructions in the Installing SNMS chapter. The chapter also guides you through the steps for adding a file system, so you do not need to follow the instructions for installing StorNext FS in the other chapters of this guide.
If you purchased the StorNext FS product, and depending on your operating system, follow the instructions in either the Installing StorNext FS on UNIX or the Installing StorNext FS on Windows chapters. The chapters only explain how to install the file system, so if you decide to purchase the SNMS product at a later time, you will need to contact your ADIC sales representative or ADIC Technical Assistance Center (ATAC) for assistance.
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StorNext SM consists of two components formerly known as FileServ (TSM) and VolServ (MSM). StorNext SM provides high-performance file migration and management services, and manages automated and manual media libraries, including library volumes. StorNext FS consists of a single component, formerly known as CentraVision (DSM).
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This guide provides basic setup and installation procedures for using SNMS and StorNext FS.

Explanation of Symbols

The following symbols indicate important information.
Symbol Description Definition Consequence
WARNING : Advises you to take or avoid a
specified action
CAUTION: Advises you to take or avoid a
specified action
NOTE: Indicates important information
that helps you make better use of the software
Failure to take or avoid this action could result in physical harm to the user or hardware
Failure to take or avoid this action could result in loss of data
No hazardous or damaging consequences
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Conventions

The conventions used throughout this book are listed below.
Convention Example
For all UNIX-based commands, the # prompt is implied, although it is not shown.
Screen text, file names, program names, and commands are in Courier font.
The root prompt for UNIX is shown as a number symbol.
Site-specific variables are enclosed within brackets < > .
Pressing Return or Enter after each command is assumed.
A menu name with an arrow refers to a sequence of menus.
Red Hat and SuSE are inclusive whenever Linux is mentioned.
/usr/cvfs/bin/cvlabel -l is the same as # /usr/cvfs/bin/cvlabel -l
mkdir -p <mount point>
tar xvf <filename>
chmod 777 <mount point>
Programs > StorNext File System > Help
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Installing SNMS

You can install the StorNext Management Suite (SNMS) software on a server that uses an SGI IRIX, Sun Solaris, or Linux operating system. When you have successfully installed the SNMS software, use the Initial Configuration Wizard (ICW) to configure the software. (After initial configuration, you can use the SNMS GUI to change your configuration parameters.) You are then ready to use the SNMS software.
You can also run the SNMS software on a client machine by downloading the client files from the server and then installing them on your client. You can install client files on machines that use an IRIX, Solaris, Linux, IBM AIX, or Windows (2000 and NT) operating system.
CAUTION
If you purchased the StorNext Management Suite (SNMS) product, you must use the installation instructions in this chapter to successfully install SNMS on your machine. You do not need to use the installation instructions in the other chapters of this guide.

Determining Installation Requirements

Before installing SNMS on any machine, refer to the StorNext Management Suite Release Notes to verify that you have complied with all the necessary requirements for running the software on your specific operating systems.
To learn more about advanced configuration and features such as failover, refer to the StorNext Management Suite System Administrator Guide.
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Using the Optional Pre-Installation Configuration

SNMS requires the user accounts tdlm and www to exist in the passwd file, and the group account adic to exist in the group file. During installation, SNMS uses a system utility to create these
accounts if it cannot find them.
If you want the system utility to create the accounts, skip this section and go to the
Installing SNMS Software section in this document.
If you prefer to manually add these accounts, use the procedure described here. You must not only perform this procedure for each machine where you install the SNMS software, but also on each machine that you set up as a client (refer to the section in this document). After you have completed this optional step, continue to the
Installing SNMS Software section in this document.
Step 1 Add the following user accounts tdlm and www.
Username UserID GroupID Login Shell Home Directory
Installing Client Software
tdlm 100 100 /bin/ksh /usr/adic
www 101 100 /bin/ksh /usr/adic/www
Step 2 Add the group account adic.
Group Name GroupID Members List
adic 100 root, tdlm, www
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Installing SNMS Software

If you purchased the SNMS product, use the following procedure to install the SNMS software in your operating environment. Both server and client files are loaded on your machine during the installation process.
Step 1 Designate one machine as your server.
Step 2 Load the CD that is appropriate for your operating system.
Step 3 Double-click the StorNext folder.
Step 4 Double-click inst.StorNext.
The following menu opens.
StorNext INSTALL 2.3.1(xxx) MAIN MENU
1) Installation Configuration
2) Install StorNext
3) Show Status
4) Quit
Enter your choice <#>:
Figure 2-1 StorNext Install Main Menu
Step 5 Type 1 to display a list of parameters that can be modified.
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The following menu appears. The software is installed into the directory (in this example, <usr>) containing the greatest amount of space.
StorNext Install 2.3.1 (xx) Configuration Menu
SNMS
0)
1)
2)
3)
4)
5)
6)
7)
8)
9)
10)
11)
12)
_____VALUE________ /<usr>/adic/perl /<usr>/adic/database
/<disk2>/database_bkp /<disk2>/database_jnl
/<usr>/adic/MSM /<usr>/adic/TSM LTO LTO /<usr>/adic/TCM /<usr>/adic/www /<usr>/adic/apache /<usr>/cvfs RETURN
____DESCRIPTION________ Perl installation directory Database installation directory Database backup directory Database journal directory Media Manager installation directory Tertiary Manager installation directory Default media type Default backup type Trashcan Manager installation directory GUI installation directory Apache installation directory Disk Manager installation directory Returns to previous menu
Enter parameter to modify or other selection <12>:
Figure 2-2 StorNext Install Configuration Menu
Step 6 To modify the default parameters, type the parameter number.
If you do not need to modify the parameters, skip this step and go to Step 8.
NOTE
If you do not use LTO2 media in your library, you need to change parameter numbers 6 and 7 to match the media type that is located in your library. For mixed media or multiple libraries, you need to change the parameter numbers to match the media type that you use as your primary backup.
For increased reliability, install the database backup directory (database_bkp) and the database journal directory (database_jnl) on a disk that is different from the one on which the database installation directory is stored.
Step 7 When you are satisfied with the parameter settings of the installation configuration, press
Enter or type 12 to return to the Install Main Menu (see
Figure 2-1).
Step 8 Type 2 to install the SNMS software.
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The following menu appears showing eight steps of component-level status. As the software is being installed, it displays a submenu for each step. When the step is complete, its status changes from “To do” to “Complete.”
This menu contains the same content for all operating systems except IRIX. On IRIX, you will see additional text on the screen that instructs you to reboot your machine. (Refer to the note in
StorNext INSTALL 2.3.1(xx) Status
1) Install perl Complete
2) Install database Complete
3) Install MSM Complete
4) Install TSM Complete
5) Install TCM Complete
Step 10).
6) Install GUI Complete
7) Install apache Complete
8) Install DSM Complete
When the installation has completed you will point your browser at the following address and port# to access the StorNext home page:
http://<machinename:port#>
Please make a note of this information.
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Some operations have been performed which require the machine to be restarted. For these changes to take effect please reboot the machine at your convenience.
Hit the enter key to continue.
Figure 2-3 StorNext Install Status
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NOTE
Step 9 When the installation is complete, return to the Install Main Menu (see Figure 2-1).
To review the screen that displays the component-level status of the SNMS software installation (see
Step 10 Type 4 to quit the installation process and exit the menu.
NOTE
Please make note of the machine name and port number in the Install Status screen (see Figure 2-3
StorNext Management Suite GUI.
Figure 2-3), type 3 from the Install Main Menu.
Before configuring the StorNext FS software, reboot your system if you are using an IRIX operating system.
). You will need this information to access the

Configuring SNMS Software

Use the following procedure to configure the SNMS software that you have installed on your machine.
Step 1 Open your Web browser.
NOTE
Refer to the StorNext Management Suite Release Notes for information about browsers that are supported by SNMS.
Step 2 Type the full address of your machine and its port number (http://<machine name>:
<port number>) in the Address field and press Enter. Use the name of the machine and port number that you copied when you installed the SNMS software.
If you did not remember to copy the name of your machine and its port number, you can still access the SNMS software. By default, the software runs on port number 81. However, if this port number is being used by another application, then use the next higher number. For instance, if port number 81 is not available, then use port number 82; if port number 82 is not available, then use port number 83.
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The following screen appears.
Figure 2-4 StorNext Logon
Step 3 Type admin in the User ID field and press Tab.
Step 4 Type admin in the Password field and click OK.
NOTE
You will be prompted to start non-running components see Figure 2-5) and the initial StorNext GUI (for either StorNext Management Suite or the StorNext File System) will appear.
Figure 2-5 StorNext Run Components Prompt
Step 5 Click OK to start the (SNMS or SNFS) components.
To change your password or to set up additional users, refer to the StorNext Management Suite System Administrator Guide for more information.
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The Initial Configuration Wizard (ICW) screen (see Figure 2-6) appears and will guide you through the complete configuration of the StorNext software.
CAUTION
You should first complete the ICW for licensing and configuring your software before you use the StorNext Management Suite GUI. If you work on the GUI before completing the ICW, file system failures will occur.

Using the Initial Configuration Wizard

The Initial Configuration Wizard (ICW) guides you step-by-step through the process of configuring the SNMS software. The first page of the ICW lists seven configuration steps that must be completed in sequence. Text for the active step appears in a different color. It is followed by the word Completed when the step is done. Until all seven configuration steps are completed, the ICW opens every time the StorNext Management Suite GUI is refreshed.
Each configuration step also contains its own wizard that leads you through a set of screens for that step. You must continue through all the screens for a configuration step before the step is completed. For example, you must complete all the screens associated with Step 1: Enter License before you can continue to Step 2: Add File System. When you are finished with a step, click Done to continue to the next step. After a step is completed, you cannot return to the previous step.
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Once all the steps are completed, click Finish from the ICW screen. The ICW screen is no longer available—it is designed for initial configuration only.
Figure 2-6 Initial Configuration Wizard
Click Next to begin Step 1: Enter License. The Enter License - Introduction screen appears (see Figure 2-7
).

Entering a License

You must accept the SNMS license agreement and provide a valid license string to go to the next configuration step.
The SNMS software comes with a temporary license that allows you to use the software for 30 days. If you have not received a license string, you will see the 30 day temporary license check box on the Enter License String screen. To use the temporary license, select this check box and proceed through resetting the wizard. Before the temporary license expires, you should contact the ADIC Technical Assistance Center (ATAC) at 1-800-827-3822 or at support@adic.com a permanent license.
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to obtain
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You may receive your license in one of the following ways.
If you receive your license string electronically, paste the license string into the file /<usr>/adic/DSM/config/license.dat. This allows SNMS to automatically detect your license string when going through the ICW.
If you receive your license string as a hard copy, type the license string exactly as it appears
into the field on the Enter License String screen. The following is an example of a license string.
server 1 83000C82 AAAAAAAAAWAJDA2R7UBAM7RA974VNBRFFANXECXZW2E9DAYBQ5HA
Figure 2-7 Enter License - Introduction
Step 1 Click Next to continue through all the screens for the Enter License wizard.
Once the Status screen appears displaying successful completion of adding the license information, click Next to return to the Enter License - Introduction screen.
Step 2 Click Done when you are ready to start the next step of the software configuration
process.
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The ICW screen appears and displays the word Completed after Step 1: Enter License (see
Figure 2-6).
Step 3 Click Next to begin Step 2: Add File System.
The File System - Introduction screen appears (see Figure 2-8).

Adding File Systems

The Add File System wizard configures one or more file systems, along with the following options and additional screen information.
Enable Data Migration—This option appears on the Add New File System screen. If
checked, SNMS becomes a managed file system and enables automatic data movement between the tape library and disk storage. If unchecked, SNMS remains an unmanaged file system and never moves any data to the tape storage library.
Enable Trashcan—This option appears on the Add New File System screen and is only
available for managed file systems. If checked, you can delete files from the Trashcan.
CAUTION
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If you are using the SNMS client software with Windows, you need to turn off the Recycle Bin within the StorNext File Systems mapped on your Windows machine to ensure the file systems will work properly.
To turn off the Recycle Bin, perform the following steps on your Windows client machine.
Step 1 Right-click the Recycle Bin icon located on your desktop and
click Properties.
Step 2 Click the Global tab.
Step 3 Click Configure drives independently.
Step 4 Click the Local Disk tab onto which you have mapped SNMS.
Step 5 Select the Do not move files to the Recycle Bin. Remove files
immediately when deleted check box.
Step 6 Click Apply and OK.
SNMS
Affinities —You must first install SNMS before you can add affinities to a file system that you have added. (Refer to “Adding an affinity” in the StorNext Management Suite Administrator Guide for instructions on performing this task.)
Customize Stripe Group screen—When entering a name for the stripe group, selecting a
disk, and entering the stripe breadth for a file system on this screen, all disks in the stripe group must have the same number and size of sectors. than one stripe group, the first stripe group will contain the meta-data and journal.
By default, if you configure more
Figure 2-8 File System - Introduction
Step 1 Click Next to continue through all the screens for the Add File System wizard.
CAUTION
Once the Status screen appears displaying successful completion of configuring one or more file systems, click Next to return to the File System - Introduction screen.
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Step 2 Click Done when you are ready to start the next step of the software configuration
process.
The ICW screen appears and displays the word completed after Step 2: Add File System.
Step 3 Click Next to begin Step 3: Add Library.
The Library Introduction screen appears (see Figure 2-9).

Adding Libraries

The Add Library wizard configures one or more tape libraries.
Figure 2-9 Library Introduction
Step 1 Click Next to continue through all the screens for the Add Library wizard.
NOTE
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On the Library Introduction screen, fabric-attached libraries should be configured as SCSI libraries.
SNMS
Once the Status screen appears displaying successful completion of configuring one or more tape libraries, click Next to return to the Library Introduction screen.
Step 2 Click Done when you are ready to start the next step of the software configuration
process.
The ICW screen appears and displays the word Completed after Step 3: Add Library.
Step 3 Click Next to begin Step 4: Add Tape Drive.
The Tape Drive Introduction screen appears (see Figure 2-10).

Adding Tape Drives

The Add Tape Drive wizard configures drives in the archive.
Figure 2-10 Tape Drive Introduction
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CAUTION
Step 1 Click Next to continue through all the screens for the Add Tape Drive wizard.
NOTE
Once the Status screen appears displaying successful completion of adding tape drives, click Next to return to the Tape Drive Introduction screen.
Step 2 Click Done when you are ready to start the next step of the software configuration
process.
The ICW screen appears and displays the word Completed after Step 4: Add Tape Drive.
Step 3 Click Next to begin Step 5: Add Media.
If you plan to set up one or more software applications to share a library, your media may be overwritten. Therefore, before proceeding to Step 1 of Adding Tape Drives, refer to
applications on page 4-104 of the StorNext Management Suite
Installation Guide for instructions on how to properly set up your software to prevent this situation.
For SCSI, network, or fibre-attached libraries, the device must be matched with the correct slot on the Matched Devices With Slots screen. For direct SCSI­attached disks that are not fibre channel, you do not need to match the device with the correct slot because the matching is automatically done. If you need help with slot-to-drive associations, contact ATAC at 1-800-827-3822 or at
support@adic.com.
Sharing a library between
The Add Media - Introduction screen appears (see Figure 2-11).
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Adding Media

The Add Media wizard enters media information in the database and groups media into a single pool to be available for use as needed. The time required to complete this process varies depending on the number of media you are adding and the speed of your processor. A rough estimate is one minute per 15 media.
NOTE
Before you run this wizard, all of your media should be labeled with barcodes and placed in the library.
Figure 2-11 Add Media - Introduction
Step 1 Click Next to continue through all the screens for the Add Media wizard.
NOTE
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When you are at the Select Media Backup screen, you should keep the default setting of two backup media as a minimum to provide primary and secondary backup copies.
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Once the Status screen appears displaying successful completion for adding media, click Next to return to the Add Media - Introduction screen.
Step 2 Click Done when you are ready to start the next step of the software configuration
process.
The ICW screen appears and displays the word Completed after Step 5: Add Media.
Step 3 Click Next to begin Step 6: Add Storage Policy.
The Storage Policy - Introduction screen appears (see Figure 2-12).

Adding Storage Policies

The Add Storage Policy wizard creates policy classes to logically segregate and control data. The policy class parameters determine storage and truncation rules.
Figure 2-12 Storage Policy - Introduction
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Step 1 Click Next to continue through all the screens for the Add Storage Policy wizard.
Once the Status screen appears displaying successful completion of configuring storage policies, click Next to return to the Storage Policy - Introduction screen.
Step 2 Click Done when you are ready to start the next step of the software configuration
process.
The ICW screen appears and displays the word Completed after Step 6: Add Storage Policy.
Step 3 Click Next to begin Step 7: Schedule Backup.
The Schedule StorNext Backup Introduction screen appears (see Figure 2-13).
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Scheduling a Backup

The Schedule Backup wizard schedules backups that run automatically at designated times. Backups are intended to protect against catastrophic loss.
The backup contains only the SNMS configuration files and database.
CAUTION
Figure 2-13 Schedule StorNext Backup Introduction
Your data files must be stored on tape because the backup does not store them.
Step 1 Click Next to continue through all the screens for the Schedule Backup wizard.
NOTE
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On the E-mail Address and Backup Copies screen, check the Primary & Secondary check box to create primary and secondary backup copies of your data. If you do not check this option, SNMS makes only a primary backup copy.
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Once the Status screen appears displaying successful completion of backing up the SNMS files, click Next to return to the Schedule StorNext Backup Introduction screen.
Step 2 Click Done to complete the last step of the software configuration process.
The ICW screen appears and displays the word Completed after Step 7: Schedule Backup.
You have now completed the initial configuration for the SNMS software, and you can use the
StorNext Management Suite GUI to access the functionality of the software. Refer to the StorNext Management Suite System Administrator Guide for more information about this functionality.
Figure 2-14 StorNext File System GUI
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Downloading Client Software

Once you have configured the SNMS software, you can download the client files from the server and then install them on your client machines. To download the client software from your server, use either a Web browser or File Transfer Protocol (FTP).

Using a Web Browser

Use the following procedure to download client software if you have access to a web browser on your client machine.
Step 1 Launch a browser from your client machine and point to the URL where your StorNext
Management Suite GUI resides.
Step 2 Select and click Shortcuts from the left navigation bar.
Step 3 Select and click Download Client Software from the Admin menu. The following screen
appears.
Figure 2-15 Select Platform
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Step 4 Choose the platform that corresponds to the operating system on your client machine and
click Next.
Step 5 Continue through the Download Client Software wizard until you have completed
downloading the software for the platform you selected.
Step 6 Go to the Installing Client Software section of this document for instructions on installing
the software for your operating system.

Using FTP

Use the following procedure to download client software if you do not have Web browser access.
Step 1 ftp <StorNext server>
Step 2 ftp> cd /<usr>/cvfs/CLIENTS
Step 3 ftp> bin
Step 4 ftp> get <platform.tar>
Step 5 Go to the Installing Client Software section of this document for instructions on installing
the software for your operating system.

Installing Client Software

The SNMS client software allows the mounting of one or more StorNext File Systems and communicates with your server. Once you have downloaded the SNMS client software from the server, you can install the software on your client machines. You cannot perform these installations through the GUI; you must use command-driven procedures that are specific for your operating system.
The following procedures provide instructions for installing the SNMS client software in a Windows, SGI IRIX, Sun Solaris, Linux, or IBM AIX operating system.
NOTE
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If you used the optional pre-installation configuration, you must first perform the steps for adding a user account and a group account on each machine that you set up as a client. (Refer to the Using the O section in this document to perform these steps.)
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Installing on Windows

Use the following procedure to install the SNMS client software in a Windows operating system.
Step 1 Double-click the downloaded file system icon (for example, n32d408.exe) from the
location where you saved the file on your machine.
Step 2 Follow the instructions on the screens in the Windows InstallShield Wizard.
WARNING:
Step 3 Once installation is complete, click Finish and reboot your system.
On the Choose Options to Complete the Installation screen, do NOT select the option to Label my StorNext File System Disk Devices check box. During the initial installation of the SNMS software, the disks have already been labeled during server setup. If you re-label your operating system disk, you will have to completely rebuild your machine or restore it using an operating system backup.

Installing on SGI IRIX

Use the following procedure to install the SNMS client software in an SGI IRIX operating system.
Step 1 Log on as root.
This allows you to perform the installation without having permission problems.
Step 2 Install the client software.
tar xvf <filename>
inst -f .
Inst> go
Inst> quit
Step 3 Enable the StorNext File System to start automatically on reboot.
chkconfig cvfs on
chkconfig verbose on
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Step 4 Make sure the /<usr>/cvfs/config/fsnameservers file contains the name of your
server machine.
Step 5 Create the mount points for the file systems.
mkdir -p <mount point>
chmod 777 <mount point>
Step 6 Add the following line to the /etc/fstab file to enable automount after reboot.
<file system name> <mount point> cvfs verbose=yes 0 0
The file system name is the name that you created when you configured the SNMS software using the ICW’s Add File System wizard. (Refer to the section of this document for more information.)
Step 7 Reboot the client to rebuild the UNIX kernel.
Adding File Systems
NOTE
To mount a file system manually, type the following at the command prompt.
mount -t cvfs <file system name> <mount point>

Installing on Sun Solaris

Use the following procedure to install the SNMS client software in a Sun Solaris operating system.
Step 1 Log on as root.
This allows you to perform the installation without having permission problems.
Step 2 Install the client software.
tar xvf <filename>
pkgadd -d .
Select to add the package ‘ADICsnfs’
type y (yes, add the package)
type q (quit the pkgadd program)
Step 3 Make sure the /<usr>/cvfs/config/fsnameservers file contains the name of your
server machine.
Step 4 Create the mount points for the file systems.
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mkdir -p <mount point>
chmod 777 <mount point>
Step 5 Add the following line to the /etc/vfstab file to enable automount after reboot.
<file system name> - <mount point> cvfs - auto verbose=yes
The file system name is the name that you created when you configured the SNMS software using the ICW Add File System wizard. (Refer to the section of this document for more information.)
Adding File Systems
NOTE
To mount a file system manually, type the following at the command prompt.
mount -F cvfs <file system name> <mount point>

Installing on Linux

Use the following procedure to install the SNMS client software in a Linux operating system.
Step 1 Log on as root.
This allows you to perform the installation without having permission problems.
Step 2 Install the client software.
tar xvf <filename>
rpm -ivh <client package name>
Step 3 Enable the chkconfig levels to start automatically on reboot.
chkconfig --level 3456 cvfs on
Step 4 Make sure the /<usr>/cvfs/config/fsnameservers file contains the name of your
server machine.
Step 5 Create the mount points for the file systems.
mkdir -p <mount point>
chmod 777 <mount point>
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Step 6 Add the following line to the /etc/fstab file to enable automount after reboot.
<file system name> <mount point> cvfs verbose=yes 0 0
The file system name is the name that you created when you configured the SNMS software using the ICW’s Add File System wizard. (Refer to the section of this document for more information.)
Adding File Systems
NOTE
To mount a file system manually, type the following at the command prompt.
mount -t cvfs <file system name> <mount point>

Installing on IBM AIX

Use the following procedure to install the SNMS client software in an IBM AIX operating system.
Step 1 Log on as root.
This allows you to perform the installation without having permission problems.
Step 2 Install the client software.
tar xvf <filename>
installp -ac -d ./*.bff all
Step 3 Make sure the /<usr>/cvfs/config/fsnameservers file contains the name of your
server machine.
Step 4 Create the mount points for the file systems.
mkdir -p <mount point>
chmod 777 <mount point>
Step 5 Add a stanza to /etc/filesystems to enable automount after reboot.
crfs -v cvfs -d <file system name> -a verbose=yes -a type=cvfs -A yes -m <mount point>
The file system name is the name that you created when you configured the SNMS software using the ICW’s Add File System wizard. (Refer to the section of this document for more information.)
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Installing StorNext FS on UNIX

You can install the StorNext File System (StorNext FS) software on a UNIX machine that uses an SGI IRIX, Sun Solaris, Linux, (Red Hat, SuSE) or IBM AIX operating system. Once you have successfully installed the StorNext FS software on your server, use the Initial Configuration Wizard (ICW) to configure the software. You are then ready to use the StorNext FS software.
You can also run the StorNext FS software on a client machine by downloading the client files from the server and then installing them on your client.
CAUTION
If you purchased the StorNext File System (StorNext FS) product for UNIX, you must use the installation instructions in this chapter to successfully install StorNext FS on your UNIX machine. You do not need to use the installation instructions in the other chapters of this guide unless you purchase the StorNext FS for Windows product (refer to StorNext Management Suite product (refer to
page 2-1).
Installing StorNext FS on Windows on page 4-1) or the
Installing SNMS on

Determining Installation Requirements

Before installing StorNext FS on any machine, refer to the StorNext Management Suite Release Notes to verify that you have complied with all the necessary requirements for running the
software on your specific operating system.
To learn more about advanced configurations and features like failover, refer to the StorNext Management Suite System Administrator Guide.
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Using the Optional Pre-Installation Configuration

StorNext FS requires the user account www to exist in the passwd file, and the group account adic to exist in the group file. During installation, StorNext FS uses a system utility to create these
accounts if it cannot find them.
If you want the system utility to create the accounts, skip this section and go to the
Installing StorNext FS Software section in this document.
If you prefer to manually add these accounts, use the procedure described below. You must not only perform this procedure for each machine on which you install the StorNext FS software, but also on each machine that you set up as a client (refer to the
Software section in this document). After you have completed this optional step, continue
to the Installing StorNext FS Software section in this document.
Step 1 Add the user account www.
Username UserID GroupID Login Shell Home Directory
Installing Client
www 101 100 /bin/ksh /usr/adic/www
Step 2 Add the group account adic.
Group Name GroupID Members List
adic 100 root, tdlm, www

Installing StorNext FS Software

Use the following procedure to install the StorNext FS software in your UNIX operating environment. Both server and client files are loaded on your machine during the installation process.
Step 1 Designate one machine as your server.
Step 2 Load the CD that is appropriate for your operating system.
Step 3 Double-click the StorNext folder.
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Step 4 Double-click inst.SNFS.
The following menu appears.
SNFS INSTALL 2.3.1(xxx) MAIN MENU
1) Installation Configuration
2) Install SNFS
3) Show Status
4) Quit
Enter your choice <#>:
Figure 3-1 SNFS Install Main Menu
Step 5 Type 1 to display a list of parameters that can be modified.
The following menu appears. The software is installed into the directory (in this example, <usr>) containing the most amount of space.
SNFS Install 2.3.1 (xxx) Configuration Menu
_____VALUE________
0)
1)
2)
3)
4)
Enter parameter to modify or other selection <4>:
Figure 3-2 SNFS Install Configuration Menu
Step 6 To modify the default parameters, type the parameter number.
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/<usr>/adic/perl /<usr>/adic/www /<usr>/adic/apache /<usr>/cvfs RETURN
If you do not want to modify the default parameters, skip this step and go to Step 8.
____DESCRIPTION________ Perl installation directory GUI installation directory Apache installation directory Disk Manager installation directory Returns to previous menu
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Step 7 When you are satisfied with the parameter settings of the installation configuration, press
Enter or type 4 to return to the Install Main Menu (see
Step 8 Type 2 to install the StorNext FS software.
The following menu appears showing four steps of component-level status. As the software is being installed, it displays a submenu for each step. When the step is complete, its status changes from “To do” to “Complete.”
This menu contains the same content for all operating systems except IRIX. On IRIX, you will see additional text on the screen that instructs you to reboot your machine. (Refer to the note in
SNFS INSTALL 2.3.1(xx) Status
1) Install perl Complete
2) Install GUI Complete
Step 10.)
Figure 3-1).
3) Install apache Complete
4) Install DSM Complete
When the installation has completed you will point your browser at the following address and port # to access the StorNext home page:
http://<machinename:port#>
Please make a note of this information.
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Hit the enter key to continue.
Figure 3-3 SNFS Install Status
NOTE
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Please make note of the machine name and port number in the Install Status screen (see StorNext File System GUI.
). You will need this information to access the
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Step 9 When the installation is complete, return to the Install Main Menu (see Figure 3-1).
To review the screen that displays the component-level status of the StorNext FS software installation (see
Step 10 Type 4 to quit the installation process and exit the menu.
), type 3 from the Install Main Menu.
NOTE
Before configuring the StorNext FS software, reboot your system if you are using an IRIX operating system.

Configuring StorNext FS Software

Use the following procedure to configure the StorNext FS software that you have installed on your machine.
Step 1 Open your Web browser.
NOTE
Step 2 Type the full address of your machine and its port number (http://<machine name>:
<port number>) in the Address field and press Enter. Use the name of the machine and port number that you copied when you installed the StorNext FS software.
If you did not remember to copy the name of your machine and its port number, you can still access the StorNext FS software. By default, the software runs on port number 81. However, if this port number is being used by another application, then use the next higher number. For instance, if port number 81 isn’t available, then use port number 82; if port number 82 isn’t available, then use port number 83.
Refer to the StorNext Management Suite Release Notes for information about browsers that are supported by StorNext FS.
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The following screen appears.
Figure 3-4 StorNext Logon
Step 3 Type admin in the User ID field and press Tab.
Step 4 Type admin in the Password field and click OK.
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NOTE
The Initial Configuration Wizard (ICW) screen (see Figure 3-5) and the StorNext File System GUI appear. The ICW guides you through the complete configuration of the StorNext FS software.
CAUTION
To change your password or to set up additional users, refer to the StorNext Management Suite System Administrator Guide for more information.
You should first complete the ICW for licensing and configuring your software before you use the StorNext File System GUI. If you work on the GUI before completing the ICW, you will encounter file system failures.

Using the Initial Configuration Wizard

The Initial Configuration Wizard (ICW) guides you step-by-step through the process of configuring the StorNext FS software. The first page of the ICW lists two configuration steps that must be completed in sequence. Text for the active step appears in a different color, and is followed by the word Completed when the step is done. Until the two configuration steps are completed, the ICW opens every time the StorNext File System GUI is refreshed.
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Each configuration step also contains its own wizard that leads you through a set of screens for that step. You must continue through all the screens for a configuration step before the step is completed. For example, you must complete all the screens associated with Step 1: Enter License before you can continue to Step 2: Add File System. When you are finished with a step, click Done to continue to the next step. After a step is completed, you cannot return to the previous step; however, when you are still working on a step, you may continue multiple times through each step’s screens by clicking Next.
Once all the steps are completed, click Finish from the ICW screen. The ICW screen is no longer available—it is designed for initial configuration only.
Figure 3-5 Initial Configuration Wizard
Click Next to begin Step 1: Enter License. The Enter License - Introduction screen appears (see Figure 3-6
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Entering a License

The Enter License wizard enables the configuration of the StorNext FS software. You must accept the StorNext FS license agreement and provide a valid license string to go to the next configuration step.
The StorNext FS software comes with a temporary license that allows you to use the software for 30 days. If you have not received a license string, you will see the 30 day temporary license check box on the Enter License String screen. To use the temporary license, select this check box and proceed through the resetting of the wizard. Before the temporary license expires, you should contact the ADIC Technical Assistance Center (ATAC) at 1-800-827-3822 or at
support@adic.com
You may receive your license in one of the following ways.
If you receive your license string electronically, paste the license string into the file /<usr>/adic/DSM/config/license.dat. This allows StorNext FS to automatically detect your license string when going through the ICW.
If you receive your license string as a hard copy, type the license string exactly as it appears
into the field on the Enter License String screen. The following is an example of a license string.
to obtain a permanent license.
server 1 83000C82 AAAAAAAAAWAJDA2R7UBAM7RA974VNBRFFANXECXZW2E9DAYBQ5HA
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Figure 3-6 Enter License - Introduction
Step 1 Click Next to continue through all the screens for the Enter License wizard.
Once the Status screen appears displaying successful completion for adding the license information, click Next to return to the Enter License - Introduction screen.
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Step 2 Click Done when you are ready to start the next step of the software configuration
process.
The ICW screen appears and displays the word completed after Step 1: Enter License (see
Figure 3-5).
Step 3 Click Next to begin Step 2: Add File System.
The File System - Introduction screen appears (see Figure 3-7).

Adding File Systems

The Add File System wizard configures one or more file systems.
Figure 3-7 File System - Introduction
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Step 1 Click Next to continue through all the screens for the Add File System wizard.
CAUTION
Step 2 Click Done to complete the last step of the software configuration process.
The ICW screen appears and displays the word completed after Step 2: Add File System.
NOTE
You have now completed the initial configuration for the StorNext FS software, and you can use the
StorNext File System GUI to access the functionality of the software. Refer to the StorNext Management Suite System Administrator Guide for more information about this functionality.
The default settings for each step of the Add File System wizard screens are optimized for most configurations. If you decide to change the default settings, your changes could negatively impact system performance.
You must first install StorNext FS before you can add affinities to a file system that you have added. (Refer to “Adding an affinity” in the StorNext Management Suite Administrator Guide for instructions on performing this task.)
Figure 3-8 StorNext File System GUI.
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Downloading Client Software

Once you have configured the StorNext FS software, you can download the client files from the server and then install them on your client machines. To download the client software from your server, use either a Web browser or File Transfer Protocol (FTP).

Using a Web Browser

Use the following procedure to download client software if you have access to a Web browser on your client machine.
Step 1 Launch a browser from your client machine and point to the URL on which your
StorNext File System GUI resides.
Step 2 Select and click Download Client Software from the Admin menu.
The following screen appears.
Figure 3-9 Select Platform
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Step 3 Choose the platform that corresponds to the client machine operating system and click
Next.
Step 4 Continue through the Download Client Software wizard until you have completed
downloading the software for the platform you selected.
Step 5 Go to the Installing Client Software section of this document for instructions on installing
the software for your operating system.

Using FTP

Use the following procedure to download client software if you do not have Web browser access.
Step 1 ftp <StorNext FS server>
Step 2 ftp> cd /<usr>/cvfs/CLIENTS
Step 3 ftp> bin
Step 4 ftp> get <platform.tar>
Step 5 Go to the section that follows for instructions on installing the software for your operating
system.

Installing Client Software

The SNFS client software communicates with your server and allows the mounting of one or more StorNext File Systems. Once you have downloaded the SNMS client software from the server, you can install the software on your client machines. You cannot perform these installations through the GUI; you must use command-driven procedures that are specific for your operating system.
The following procedures provide instructions for installing the StorNext FS client software in a Windows, SGI IRIX, Sun Solaris, Linux, or IBM AIX operating system.
NOTE
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If you used the optional pre-installation configuration, you must first perform the steps for adding a user account and a group account on each machine that you set up as a client. (Refer to the Using the Optional Pre-Installation Configuration section in this document to perform these steps.)
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Installing on Windows

Use the following procedure to install the StorNext FS client software in a Windows operating system.
Step 1 Double-click the downloaded file system icon (for example, n32d408.exe) from the
location that you saved the file on your machine.
Step 2 Follow the instructions on the screens in the Windows InstallShield Wizard.
WARNING:
On the Choose Options to Complete the Installation screen, do NOT select the Label my StorNext File System Disk Devices check box. During the initial installation of the StorNext FS software, the disks have already been labeled during server setup.
If you re-label your operating system disk, you will have to completely rebuild your machine or restore it using an operating system backup.
Step 3 Once installation is complete, click Finish and reboot your system.

Installing on SGI IRIX

Use the following procedure to install the StorNext FS client software in an SGI IRIX operating system.
Step 1 Log on as root.
This allows you to perform the installation without having permission problems.
Step 2 Install the client software.
tar xvf <filename>
inst -f .
Inst> go
Inst> quit
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Step 3 Enable the StorNext File System to start automatically on reboot.
chkconfig cvfs on
chkconfig verbose on
Step 4 Make sure the /<usr>/cvfs/config/fsnameservers file contains the name of your
server machine.
Step 5 Create the mount points for the file systems.
mkdir -p <mount point>
chmod 777 <mount point>
Step 6 Add the following line to the /etc/fstab file to enable automount after reboot.
<file system name> <mount point> cvfs verbose=yes 0 0
The file system name is the name that you created when you configured the StorNext FS software using the ICW’s Add File System wizard. (Refer to the section of this document for more information.)
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Step 7 Reboot the client to rebuild the UNIX kernel.
NOTE
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To mount a file system manually, type the following at the command prompt.
mount -t cvfs <file system name> <mount point>
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Installing on Sun Solaris

Use the following procedure to install the StorNext FS client software in a Sun Solaris operating system.
Step 1 Log on as root.
This allows you to perform the installation without having permission problems.
Step 2 Install the client software.
tar xvf <filename>
pkgadd -d .
Select to add the package ‘ADICsnfs’
type y (yes, add the package)
type q (quit the pkgadd program)
Step 3 Make sure the /<usr>/cvfs/config/fsnameservers file contains the name of your
server machine.
Step 4 Create the mount points for the file systems.
mkdir -p <mount point>
chmod 777 <mount point>
Step 5 Add the following line to the /etc/vfstab file to enable automount after reboot.
<file system name> - <mount point> cvfs - auto verbose=yes
The file system name is the name that you created when you configured the StorNext FS software using the ICW’s Add File System wizard. (Refer to the section of this document for more information.)
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To mount a file system manually, type the following at the command prompt.
mount -F cvfs <file system name> <mount point>
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Installing on Linux

Use the following procedure to install the StorNext FS client software in a Linux operating system.
Step 1 Log on as root.
This allows you to perform the installation without having permission problems.
Step 2 Install the client software.
tar xvf <filename>
rpm -ivh <client package name>
Step 3 Enable the chkconfig levels to start automatically on reboot.
chkconfig --level 3456 cvfs on
Step 4 Make sure the /<usr>/cvfs/config/fsnameservers file contains the name of your
server machine.
Step 5 Create the mount points for the file systems.
mkdir -p <mount point>
chmod 777 <mount point>
Step 6 Add the following line to the /etc/fstab file to enable automount after reboot.
<file system name> <mount point> cvfs verbose=yes 0 0
The file system name is the name that you created when you configured the StorNext FS software using the ICW’s Add File System wizard. (Refer to the section of this document for more information.)
NOTE
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To mount a file system manually, type the following at the command prompt.
mount -t cvfs <file system name> <mount point>
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Installing on IBM AIX

Use the following procedure to install the StorNext FS client software in an IBM AIX operating system.
Step 1 Log on as root.
This allows you to perform the installation without having permission problems.
Step 2 Install the client software.
installp -ac -d *.bff all
Step 3 Make sure the /<usr>/cvfs/config/fsnameservers file contains the name of your
server machine.
Step 4 Create the mount points for the file systems.
mkdir -p <mount point>
chmod 777 <mount point>
Step 5 Add a stanza to /etc/filesystems to enable automount after reboot.
crfs -v cvfs -d <file system name> -a verbose=yes -a type=cvfs -A yes -m <mount point>
The file system name is the name that you created when you configured the StorNext FS software using the ICW’s Add File System wizard. (Refer to the section of this document for more information.)
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Installing StorNext FS on Windows

You can install the StorNext File System (StorNext FS) software on a Windows machine that uses either a Windows 2000 or Windows NT operating system. Once you have successfully installed the StorNext FS software on your server, you should obtain a license for your server, label your drives, and configure the software. (After initial configuration, you can use the StorNext FS GUI to change your configuration parameters.) You are then ready to use the StorNext FS software.
You can also run the StorNext FS software on a client machine by downloading the client files from the server and then installing them on your client.
CAUTION
If you purchased the StorNext File System (StorNext FS) product for Windows, you must use the installation instructions in this chapter to successfully install StorNext FS on your Windows machine. You do not need to use the installation instructions in the other chapters of this guide unless you purchase the StorNext FS for UNIX product (refer to Installing StorNext FS on UNIX Management Suite product (refer toInstalling SNMS
on page 3-1) or the StorNext
on page 2-1).

Determining Installation Requirements

Before installing StorNext FS on any machine, refer to the StorNext Management Suite Release Notes to verify that you have complied with all the necessary requirements for running the
software on your specific operating system.
To learn more about advanced configurations and features like failover, refer to the StorNext Management Suite System Administrator Guide.

Installing StorNext FS Software

If you purchased the StorNext FS product, use the following procedure to install the StorNext FS software in your Windows operating environment. Both server and client files are loaded on your machine during the installation process.
Step 1 Designate one Windows machine as your server.
Step 2 Insert the CD that is appropriate for your operating system into the drive.
Step 3 Click the My Computer icon on your desktop.
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Step 4 Select and click the name of the drive that contains the CD.
Step 5 Open the StorNext folder and select the win2k or WinNT folder as appropriate.
CAUTION
Step 6 Click the installation procedure you want and follow the online instructions.
• Install the base and service files onto the machine you have designated as your server.
• Install the base and client files onto all machines set up as StorNext FS clients.
NOTE
Step 7 After the installation is complete, remove the CD from the drive.
Step 8 Restart the machine.
To install StorNext File System with Terminal Server, use the Add/ Remove Programs function provided by Windows to ensure that the file system drivers are installed in the correct system path (usually c:\wtsrv\system32\drivers) on your machine. After the entire installation process has completed, then reboot your machine.
This procedure assumes the default directory for installing StorNext FS files is
C:\SNFS. If you want to use another directory location, replace all references to C:\SNFS in this procedure with the specific location used.

Obtaining a License

Use the following procedure to obtain a valid license file.
Step 1 Run the StorNext FS license host identifier by clicking Start and using Programs >
StorNext File System > License Identifier.
Step 2 Send an e-mail with the ID string and number of client machines to the ADIC Technical
Assistance Center (ATAC) at call ATAC for assistance (see Customer Assistance on page 5-1).
A technical support representative will respond with a license.dat file.
Step 3 Place license.dat in the C:\snfs\config directory on the server.
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If you have a temporary license, remove the temporary license file first before replacing it with the permanent license file.
support@adic.com. If you do not have access to e-mail,
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Labeling Drives

You must label each drive to be used by StorNext FS. A new drive needs to be labeled only once. This can be done from any Stornext FS client with a Fibre Channel connection to the drive.
Use the following procedure to label each drive to be used by StorNext FS.
CAUTION
Step 1 On any StorNext FS client, click Start and select Programs > StorNext File System >
Disk Device Labeler.
Step 2 Inside the Disk Device Labeler window, use the mouse to highlight unused drives or
drives that do not have a recognized Volume Type.
CAUTION
Step 3 With the drives highlighted, click Label, and then click OK to confirm the operation.
Step 4 For each drive, use the New SNFS Label text box to enter a Label Name.
You can create any convention for the label names. For example, you could type CvfsDisk[n] for each label name, replacing [n] with a decimal number starting at 0 and incrementing for each drive, and the label names would be as follows: CvfsDisk0, CvfsDisk1, CvfsDisk2, etc.
Step 5 In the New Sectors text box, use either the default value of the Total Number of Physical
Sectors, or enter a new size tailored for your application.
The process of disk drive labeling re-partitions the drives. Therefore, if you select an incorrect drive, you may invalidate your operating system or lose non-StorNext data.
Make sure you identify any drives that already contain a recognized Volume Type. If you select an incorrect drive, you may invalidate your operating system or lose non-StorNext data.
Step 6 For the remaining StorNext FS drives, repeat Step 4 and Step 5.
Step 7 When done, click Label.
Step 8 Click Exit.
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Configuring StorNext FS Software

Use one of the following procedures to configure the StorNext FS software on your client machine.

Simple Configuration

A simple StorNext FS configuration assumes the following:
A single regular stripe group.
The StorNext FS server is directly connected to the Fibre Channel storage area network, although it can support other types of connections. For more information, see “Shared Setup” in the StorNext Management Suite System Administrator Guide.
Use the following procedure to configure a simple file system to be managed by StorNext FS.
NOTE
Step 1 Create a list of managed file systems (fsmlist file) by clicking Start and selecting
Programs > StorNext File System > Simple Configuration > StorNext File System > Help.
For detailed information, click Start and select Programs > StorNext File System > Help. Then select Simple Configuration Tool from the browser window.
Step 2 Close the Simple Configuration Tool by clicking File and Exit.
Step 3 Continue to Step 9 on page 4-6.
You can create a simple StorNext FS configuration during the initial software installation that allows you to test the product. You can change to a custom configuration at any time, however, by following the instructions for Custom
Configuration on page 4-5.
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Custom Configuration

A custom StorNext FS configuration assumes the following:
More than one stripe group.
More than ten users accessing a machine that is used as a dedicated server. For more information, see “Dedicated Setup” in the StorNext Management Suite System Administrator Guide.
Use the following procedure to configure a custom file system to be managed by StorNext FS.
Step 1 If you have been running a simple configuration, disable the simple file system by
selecting Start > Programs > StorNext File System > File System Administrator, stop
file_system_name, and select Quit.
Step 2 Create the fsnameservers file by selecting Start > Control Panel >
StorNext File System icon.
Step 3 Click the fsnameservers tab.
Step 4 Add the IP address of the StorNext FS server to the right-hand box and click Add.
The fsnameservers file must be present on the StorNext FS server and on all StorNext FS clients.
NOTE
Step 5 Create a custom StorNext FS-managed file system by clicking Start and selecting
Programs > StorNext File System > Configuration Administrator.
Step 6 Click New Configuration and fill out the appropriate information for each window tab.
For more information, refer to the Help menu.
Step 7 Save and name the file with an identifiable name using the following format.
file_system_name.cfg.
NOTE
Step 8 Close the Configuration Administrator by clicking Exit.
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For information about failover environments, refer to the StorNext Management Suite System Administrator Guide.
Make sure you have a file_system_name.cfg file for each uniquely named StorNext File System on the StorNext FS server.
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Step 9 Click Start to launch the StorNext FS server startup utility to automatically start a file
system during system startup or reboot.
Step 10 Select Program Files > StorNext File System > FSS Start UP List.
Step 11 Click on New.
Step 12 Enter the name of the file system to automatically start and click OK.
Step 13 Click OK again when finished.
Step 14 Enable the file system by clicking Start and selecting Programs >
StorNext File System > File System Administrator.
Step 15 From the File System Administrator window, select File > Start File System.
Step 16 Enter the name of the file system you want started and click Start.

Mapping StorNext FS Drives

Use the following procedure to map StorNext FS drives on a client machine.
Step 1 Select a drive letter to map the StorNext FS-managed file system. Or, you can this do at
any time through the File System Client Properties menu.
Step 2 Select My Computer > Control Panel and click the StorNext File System icon.
Step 3 Click the Map Drives tab.
Step 4 Select an unassigned drive and the file system you want to map to that drive and click
Map.
Step 5 Answer Yes to the Windows prompt to reboot the system.
The StorNext File System GUI appears and provides you access to the functionality of StorNext FS (see the Management Suite System Administrator Guide for more information about this functionality.
Step 6 Return to Step 1 to repeat this procedure for each StorNext FS client using a
StorNext FS-managed file system.
After StorNext FS is mapped to a drive letter on each client, you can use the mapped drive for storing and sharing data.
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StorNext File System GUI. on page 3-11). Refer to the StorNext
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Customer Assistance

Advanced Digital Information Corporation (ADIC) provides the following types of customer assistance for StorNext Management Suite (SNMS).

Technical Assistance

Telephone and e-mail support, as well as training for SNMS, is available through ADIC.

Contacting Support

Depending on how you purchased technical support, telephone support is provided either through your reseller or directly through ADIC.
The ADIC Technical Assistance Center (ATAC) in Denver, Colorado, provides world-wide service and support.
In North America and Mexico, call toll-free at 1-800-827-3822.
In Europe, call toll-free at 00800-9999-3822.
Outside North America and Europe, refer to the ADIC Web site at www. adic.com for a listing of toll-free phone numbers from other countries.
Send e-mail to: support@adic.com.

Training

The ADIC training organization in Denver provides hands-on instruction for all ADIC products. For a list of classes, call 720-249-5810 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. Mountain time.

Publications

The software distribution CDs contain all SNMS documentation in Adobe The Reader is available for download, free of charge, from Adobe, Inc. at www.adobe.com
Customer Assistance 5-1
®
Acrobat® Reader format.
.
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Website

Additional information about SNMS and other ADIC products is available on our website at
www.adic.com
.
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Glossary

A
ATAC (ADIC Technical Assistance Center)
The ADIC customer help desk.
D
DSM (Data Storage Manager)
One of two components that make up the StorNext Management Suite. Corresponds to the product formerly known as CentraVision, but presently known as the StorNext File System.
F
FC (Fibre Channel)
A high speed data transfer architecture.
FTP (File Transfer Protocol)
The protocol used on the Internet for sending files.
I
InfiniteFileLife
A feature that offers data protection through file testing and automatic rewriting of data to new media when indicated.
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ICW (Initial Configuration Wizard)
A tool for setting up a basic environment for the management of data, both on disk and on remov­able media (StorNext presently uses tape). It appears the first time the administrator connects to the browser after installing the StorNext Management Suite.
M
Managed file system
A file system that enables automatic data movement between the tape library and disk storage.
MediaClass
A media management tool that segregates media into class groupings.
MSM (Media Storage Manager)
One of two components that make up the StorNext Storage Manager and corresponds to the product formerly known as VolServ.
P
PolicyClass
Improves the efficiency of the data movement of different types.
S
SAN (Storage Area Network)
A SAN is a dedicated, high-performance network whose primary purpose is the transfer of data along FC or high-speed Ethernet connections between servers, interconnect devices, and storage peripherals.
SNMS (StorNext Management Suite)
A scalable, high performance, data management solution that ensures the long-term safety and recoverability of data in SAN environments, while optimizing the use of storage resources. It consists of two components, the StorNext Storage Manager (StorNext SM) and the StorNext File System (StorNext FS).
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StorNext FS (StorNext File System)
One of the two components that make up the StorNext Management Suite. StorNext FS uses the functionality of a product, formerly known as CentraVision (DSM), to primarily provide Fibre Channel (FC) connections (but can also support other types of connections) in a serverless environment that enable clients to access data and share files.
StorNext SM (StorNext Storage Manager)
One of two main components comprising the StorNext Management Suite. StorNext SM combines the functionality of two products known as FileServ (TSM) and VolServ (MSM) to provide high-performance file migration and management services, and to manage automated and manual media libraries, including library volumes.
Stripe group configuration
A set of similar storage devices that can be maintained either as a group or as a characteristic of performance. All disks in a stripe group must have the same number and size of sectors.
T
Terminal Server
A computer or controller used to connect multiple terminals to a network or host computer.
Trashcan
An option available for managed file systems that deletes files.
TSM (Tertiary Storage Manager)
One of two components that make up the StorNext Storage Manager and corresponds to the product formerly known as FileServ,
U
Unmanaged file system
A file system that never moves any data to the tape storage library.
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Index

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Add File System wizard 2-11, 3-10, 3-15,
3-16, 3-17, 3-18
changing the default settings 2-12, 3-11 Add Library wizard 2-13 Add Media wizard 2-15 Add Storage Policy wizard 2-17 Add Tape Drive wizard 2-14 adding
file systems 2-11, 3-10
libraries 2-13
media 2-15
storage policies 2-17
tape drives 2-14 ADIC, website address 5-2 admin command 2-7 assistance, customer 5-1 audience for book 1-1
B
backups, scheduling 2-18 book, organization 1-1
C
CentraVision. See StorNext File System,
component name.
client software, installing
on IBM AIX 2-27, 3-17
on Linux 2-26
on Red Hat Linux 3-16
on SGI IRIX 2-24, 3-14 on Sun Solaris 2-25, 3-15 on Windows 2-23, 3-14
commands, admin 2-7 configuration
custom for Windows 4-5 simple for Windows 4-4 using optional pre-installation
for SNMS 2-1 for StorNext FS 3-1
configuring
SNMS software 2-6
StorNext FS software 4-4 contacting support 5-1 conventions, document 1-3 custom configuration for Windows 4-5 customer assistance 5-1
D
database
backup directory, installing 2-4
journal directory, installing 2-4 document
conventions 1-3
symbols 1-2 Download Client Software wizard 2-22,
3-13
drives
labeling 4-3
Volume Type 4-3 DSM. See StorNext File System,
component name.
Index 1
SNMS
E
Enter License wizard 3-8
F
failover 2-1, 3-1, 4-1 file systems
managed 2-11 turning off the Recycle Bin 2-11 unmanaged 2-11
File Transfer Protocol
downloading client software 2-22, 3-13
file_system_name.cfg file 4-5 files
file_system_name.cfg 4-5 fsnameservers 2-24, 2-25, 2-26, 2-27,
3-15, 3-16, 3-17, 3-18, 4-5 inst.SNFS 3-2 inst.StorNext 2-2
FileServ. See StorNext Storage Manager,
component names.
fsnameservers file 2-24, 2-25, 2-26, 2-27,
3-15, 3-16, 3-17, 3-18, 4-5
FTP. See File Transfer Protocol.
installation, determining requirements
for SNMS 2-1 for StorNext FS 3-1, 4-1
installing client software 2-23, 3-13
on IBM AIX 2-27, 3-17 on Linux 2-26 on Red Hat Linux 3-16 on SGI IRIX 2-24, 3-14 on Sun Solaris 2-25, 3-15
database backup directory 2-4 database journal directory 2-4 SNMS 2-1 StorNext FS on UNIX 3-1 StorNext FS on Windows 4-1
L
labeling drives 4-3 license
entering 2-9, 3-8 obtaining 4-2 temporary 4-2
license string
receiving as hard copy 2-10, 3-8 receiving electronically 2-10, 3-8
I
ICW. See Initial Configuration Wizard. Initial Configuration Wizard
screen 2-9 using 2-8 using the wizard 3-6
inst.SNFS 3-2 inst.StorNext 2-2
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M
managed file system 2-11 mapping StorNext FS drives 4-6 media type, changing default parameters 2-
4
MSM. See StorNext Storage Manager,
component name.
SNMS
O
obtaining a license 4-2 options, Label my CentraVision
Disk Devices 2-23
organization of book 1-1
P
parameters, changing default
media type 2-4
publication information 5-1
R
Recycle Bin, turning off to use file system
2-11
S
Schedule Backup wizard 2-18 scheduling a backup 2-18 screens
Choose Options to Complete
the Installation 2-23, 3-14
E-mail Address and
Backup Copies 2-19 Initial Configuration Wizard 2-9 Select Media Backup 2-16
Select Media Backup screen 2-16 simple configuration for Windows 4-4 SNMS. See StorNext Management Suite. software
configuring SNMS 2-6 installing client 2-23, 3-13
StorNext File System
component name 1-1 configuring software 4-4 definition 1-1 installation requirements 3-1, 4-1 installing on UNIX 3-1 installing on Windows 4-1 installing Terminal Server 4-2 mapping drives 4-6
StorNext FS. See StorNext File System. StorNext Management Suite
definition 1-1 installation requirements 2-1 installing 2-1 installing the software 2-1
StorNext SM. See StorNext
Storage Manager.
StorNext Storage Manager
component names 1-1
definition 1-1 support, contacting 5-1 symbols in document, explanations 1-2
T
technical assistance 5-1 temporary license 4-2 Terminal Server, using to install StorNext
FS 4-2 training information 5-1 Trashcan 2-11 TSM. See StorNext Storage Manager,
component name.
Index 3
U
UNIX, installing StorNext FS 3-1 unmanaged file system 2-11
V
VolServ. See StorNext Storage Manager,
component names.
Volume Type, drives 4-3
W
Website address, ADIC 5-2 wizards
Add File System 2-11, 3-10, 3-15, 3-16,
3-17, 3-18 Add Library 2-13 Add Media 2-15 Add Storage Policy 2-17 Add Tape Drive 2-14 Download Client Software 2-22, 3-13 Enter License 3-8 Initial Configuration Wizard 2-8, 3-6 Schedule Backup 2-18
SNMS
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