ADIC Webcam 2.2 User Manual
SNFS
StorNext® File System
Installation Guide for UNIX Users
StorNext FS Version 2.2
Document Number: 6-00905-01 Rev A
Copyright Notice
© 2002, 2003 ADIC
The information contained in this document is subject to change without notice.
This document contains proprietary information which is protected by copyright. All rights are reserved. No part
of this document may be photocopied, reproduced, or translated to another language without prior written
consent of ADIC.
ADIC shall not be liable for errors contained herein or for incidental or consequential damages (including lost
profits) in connection with the furnishing, performance or use of this material whether based on warranty,
contract, or other legal theory.
All trademarks within this document are the property of their respective owners.
®
Copyright Notice (Europe)
© 2002, 2003 ADIC Europe
All rights reserved. No part of this document may be copied or reproduced in any form or by any means, without
prior written permission of ADIC Europe, ZAC des Basses Auges, 1 rue Alfred de Vigny, 78112 Fourqueux,
France.
ADIC Europe assumes no responsibility for any errors that may appear in this document, and retains the right
to make changes to these specifications and descriptions at any time, without notice.
This publication may describe designs for which patents are pending, or have been granted. By publishing this
information, ADIC Europe conveys no license under any patent or any other right.
ADIC Europe makes no representation or warranty with respect to the contents of this document and
specifically disclaims any implied warranties of merchantability or fitness for any particular purpose. Further,
ADIC Europe reserves the right to revise or change this publication without obligation on the part of ADIC
Europe to notify any person or organization of such revision of change.
Every effort has been made to acknowledge trademarks and their owners. Trademarked names are used
solely for identification or exemplary purposes; any omissions are made unintentionally.
ADIC is a registered trademark and ADIC Europe is a trademark of Advanced Digital Information Corporation.
TM
ADIC USA
Tel.: +1 303-705-3900
Fax: +1-303-792-2465
ATAC: 1-800-827-3822
http://www.adic.com
ADIC Europe
ZAC des Basses Auges
1, rue Alfred de Vigny
78112 Fourqueux, France
Tel.: +33.1.3087.5300
ADIC Germany Beteiligungs
GmbH, KG
Eschenstraße 3
D-89558 Böhmenkirch, Germany
Tel:+00.800.9999.3822
Fax: +33.1.3087.5301
Published: August 2003 Printed in the USA
ADIC CORPORATE • 11431 WILLOWS ROAD, NE • REDMOND, WASHINGTON, USA • 1-800-336-1233
ADIC • 8560 UPLAND DRIVE • ENGLEWOOD, COLORADO, USA • 1-800-827-3822
ADIC • 10 BROWN ROAD • ITHACA, NEW YORK, USA • 1-607-241-4800
SNFS
Advanced Digital Information Corporation Software Licenses
Agreement
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")
Company:
_______________________
Located at:
_______________________
_______________________
_______________________
(Referred to as “Licensee")
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.
Definitions
“Designated Computer(s)” means that computer equipment, identified to ADIC in Exhibit
A by serial number, upon which the Software is installed.
“Documentation
not limited to operator and user manuals, training materials, guides, listings,
specifications, or other written documentation.
"Release
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.
License Agreement iii
" means a modification to the Software that does not change ADIC's base version
” means ADIC provided materials related to the Software, including, but
SNFS
“Software” means only the current version of those software products specified in Exhibit
A hereto, in object code form only, and the Documentation provided by ADIC in
connection therewith or any portions thereof, and any subsequent Releases.
"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
the terms and conditions of this License, ADIC hereby grants to Licensee a personal,
non-exclusive, non-transferable license to use and copy the Software. A separate
license is required for use of each Software program on each Designated Computer.
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-
readable form for archival and back-up purposes only. In order to protect ADIC's
trade secret and copyrights in the Software, Licensee agrees to reproduce and
incorporate Licensee's trade secret or copyright notice in any copy or partial copy, and
will maintain appropriate records of the location of such copy.
iv 6-00905-01 Rev A
SNFS
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.
e. US Government Rights. If the Licensee is the United States government, Licensee
understands and agrees that ADIC Software and documentation are provided as
"Commercial Items" as defined at 48 CFR 2.101 and are being licensed to U.S.
Government end users consistent with 48 CFR 12.212.
Price and Payment
Licensee will make payment to ADIC for the Software license pursuant to those fees set
forth in the agreement of the parties. The Licensee must pay any such fees within thirty
(30) days of the date of ADIC's invoice.
Software Ownership and Protection
a. ADIC's Warranty. ADIC warrants that it is the owner of the Software and all portions
thereof, except for any embedded third party software for which ADIC holds a license
that is not inconsistent with the license granted under this agreement, and that it has
the right to modify the Software and to grant this License for its use.
b. Title to Software. The Software and all copies thereof (except for any embedded third
party software) are proprietary to ADIC and title thereto remains in ADIC. All
applicable rights to patents, copyrights, trademarks, trade secrets or other proprietary
rights in the Software and any modifications made at Licensee's request are and will
remain in ADIC.
c. Restrictions. Licensee will not itself or permit others to:
i. sell, sublicense, transfer, publish, disclose, display, provide access via a network or
otherwise make or allow available the Software or any copy thereof, in any form
whatsoever, to others;
License Agreement v
SNFS
ii. remove, obscure, or alter any copyright, trade secret, trademark, patent or other
proprietary rights notice affixed to or displayed on the Software or Documentation
or affixed to or printed on any of its factory packaging;
iii. modify, merge with other programs or translate any portion of the Software into
any other assembly or foreign language; and
iv. reverse-assemble, reverse-compile or attempt to derive a source code equivalent of
the Software.
d. Protections. Licensee agrees to secure and protect the Software, the Documentation
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.
e. Responsibility. Licensee has sole responsibility for use of the program and any
information entered, used, or stored thereon. This responsibility includes protection of
data from modification, destruction, or disclosure, and for the accuracy and integrity
of the results from improper use. ADIC assumes no responsibility for Licensee's
negligence or failure to protect data from modification, destruction, or disclosure.
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.
vi 6-00905-01 Rev A
SNFS
Use and Training
Licensee will limit the use of the Software to those individuals who have been
appropriately trained. ADIC will make training for the Software available to Licensee
pursuant to its standard training procedures. Unless otherwise mutually agreed, any
additional training will be provided at ADIC's Englewood, Colorado facility at ADIC's
then current rates.
Warranty and Warranty Servicing
a. Warranty. ADIC warrants that for a period of ninety (90) days from installation the
Software will conform to all substantial operational features in ADIC's current
published specifications and will be free of defects which substantially affect
performance of the Software. ADIC does not warrant that the Software will meet the
Licensee’s requirements or that the operation of the Software will be uninterrupted or
error free.
b. Compatibility. It is the intent of ADIC to provide Software which is compatible with
the current releases of common computer operating systems, however, ADIC does not
warrant that the Software is compatible with the current releases of all operating
systems, nor that the Software, including any future Releases, will be made
compatible with new releases of the operating system within a specified amount of
time, or at all. At Licensee's request, ADIC will notify Licensee of the version level
of the operating system with which the current version of the Software is intended to
be compatible, and the version level of operating systems for which a subsequent
release of the Software is intended to be compatible.
c. Warranty Servicing. The Licensee must notify ADIC in writing, within ninety (90)
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.
License Agreement vii
SNFS
d. Warranty Exclusions. This warranty is made void if the Licensee or any other third
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.
e. Warranty Disclaimer. EXCEPT FOR THE EXPRESS LIMITED WARRANTY
STATED ABOVE, ADIC MAKES NO WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED,
FOR THE SOFTWARE, INCLUDING THE WARRANTIES OF
MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE.
f. Third Party Warranties. No reseller or distributor of the Software who may have
participated in offering, demonstrating, promoting or delivering the Software subject
to this License makes any warranty whatsoever. All limitations and exclusions of
warranty, disclaimers of warranty, limitations of damages and remedies are as set
forth hereinabove and the terms of all portions of this License apply to such reseller or
distributor to the full extent applicable to ADIC.
Maintenance
Maintenance, enhancements and Updates for the Software are not covered under this
License. If desired by the Licensee, such services must be provided for under separate
agreement.
Infringement Indemnification
a. ADIC will defend, indemnify, save, and hold Licensee harmless against claims,
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
viii 6-00905-01 Rev A
SNFS
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.
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.
Term and Termination
a. Ter m. The term of this License is perpetual, unless terminated by ADIC as provided
herein.
License Agreement ix
SNFS
b. Termination. This License commences on the Effective Date and will continue in
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.
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.
e. Remedies upon Termination. If this License is terminated by ADIC, ADIC will have
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
All notices and correspondence sent by one party to the other in all matters will be sent to
the addresses listed in the initial paragraph hereof, except as otherwise requested in
writing.
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
x 6-00905-01 Rev A
SNFS
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.
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.
e. Limitations on Actions. Any action, regardless of form, arising out of the transactions
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.
License Agreement xi
SNFS
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.
xii 6-00905-01 Rev A
SNFS
Introduction
Purpose of This Book . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1
Who Should Read this Book . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1
How This Book is Organized . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2
Explanation of Symbols . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3
Conventions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-4
Books . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-4
Online Books . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-5
Related Publications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-5
Getting Started
System Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2
Disk Space Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2
Supported Platforms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2
StorNext FS Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-3
Configure File System Server . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-5
Dedicated Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-5
Shared Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-6
Contents 1
SNMS
Using Optional Pre-Installation Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-7
Summary of Installation Steps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-8
Power Up Sequence . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-12
Power Down Sequence . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-13
Setting Up StorNext FS on AIX
Roadmap . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-1
Installation Procedure for AIX . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2
Install StorNext FS on AIX . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-3
Obtain License for AIX Server . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-4
Label Drives on AIX . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-5
Configure StorNext FS Software on AIX . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-7
Mount StorNext FS on AIX . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-11
Setting Up StorNext FS on IRIX
Roadmap . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1
Installation Procedure for IRIX . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-2
Install StorNext FS on IRIX . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-3
Obtain License for IRIX Server . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-5
Label Drives on IRIX . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-6
Configure StorNext FS Software on IRIX . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-8
Mount StorNext FS on IRIX . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-12
2 6-00905-01 Rev A
SNFS
Setting Up StorNext FS on Linux
Roadmap . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-1
Installation Procedure for Linux . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-2
Prerequisites . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-3
Install StorNext FS on Linux . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-9
Obtain License for Linux Server . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-11
Label Drives on Linux . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-12
Configure StorNext FS Software on Linux . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-14
Mount StorNext FS on Linux . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-18
Setting Up StorNext FS on Solaris
Roadmap . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-1
Installation Procedure for Solaris . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-2
Install StorNext FS on Solaris . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-3
Obtain License for Solaris Server . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-4
Label Drives on Solaris . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-4
Configure StorNext FS Software on Solaris . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-7
Mount StorNext FS on Solaris . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-11
Contents 3
SNMS
Resolving Installation Problems
Roadmap . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-1
Resolving Problems with AIX . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-2
Check Drive Connectivity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-3
Verify that the File System is Active . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-3
Check Error Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-3
Check AIX Patches . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-3
Verify the StorNext FS Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-4
Verify the Mounted File System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-5
Reinitialize StorNext FS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-7
Resolving Problems with IRIX . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-9
Check Drive Connectivity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-9
Verify that the File System is Active . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-10
Check Error Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-10
Check IRIX Patches . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-10
Verify the StorNext FS Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-11
Verify the Mounted File System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-12
Reinitialize StorNext FS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-13
Resolving Problems on Linux . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-15
Check Drive Connectivity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-15
Verify File System is Active . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-16
Check Error Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-16
Check Linux Patches . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-16
Verify the StorNext FS Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-17
Verify the Mounted File System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-18
Reinitialize StorNext FS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-19
4 6-00905-01 Rev A
SNFS
Resolving Problems on Solaris . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-20
Check Drive Connectivity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-21
Verify File System is Active . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-21
Check Error Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-21
Check Solaris Patches . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-21
Verify the StorNext FS Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-22
Verify the Mounted File System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-23
Reinitialize StorNext FS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-24
Customer Assistance
Contacting Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-1
Publications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-1
Website . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-1
Contents 5
SNMS
6 6-00905-01 Rev A
SNFS
Introduction
StorNext File System (StorNext FS), formerly known as CentraVision™, lets heterogeneous clients
share files across high-speed storage Fibre Channel (FC) connections. By eliminating the need to
duplicate, manage, and move multiple copies of the same file, StorNext FS increases storage
efficiency, improves workflow productivity, and reduces network bottlenecks. StorNext FS is the
core file system technology used in the StorNext Management Suite (SNMS).
• To install the StorNext FS in a supported UNIX environment, refer to the installation
procedures in this Guide. (Abbreviated installation procedures for StorNext FS in a UNIX
environment also appear in the StorNext Management Suite Installation Guide, a separate
document.)
• To install the StorNext File System in a supported Windows environment, refer to the
StorNext FS installation procedures in the StorNext Management Suite Installation Guide,
a separate document.
Other helpful documents include:
• StorNext Management Suite Release Notes
• StorNext File System Quick Reference Booklet
Purpose of This Book
This book describes how to install StorNext FS on AIX, IRIX, Linux and Solaris clients in UNIX
environments.
Who Should Read this Book
This book is intended as a guide for the StorNext FS installation team, which is usually the site
system administrators.
It assumes the system administrators have a strong familiarity with the following items.
• The appropriate operating system: a supported UNIX environment (AIX, IRIX, RedHat or
SuSE Linux, or Solaris).
• Applications running in their site environment.
Introduction 1-1
SNFS
How This Book is Organized
This book contains the following chapters.
• Chapter 2: Getting Started — Component descriptions and summary of installation steps.
• Chapter 3: Setting Up StorNext FS on AIX — Instructions for installing and configuring
the StorNext File System.
• Chapter 4: Setting Up StorNext FS on IRIX — Instructions for installing and configuring
the StorNext File System.
• Chapter 5: Setting Up StorNext FS on Linux — Instructions for installing and configuring
the StorNext File System.
• Chapter 6: Setting Up StorNext FS on Solaris — What to do if you have trouble with the
installation process.
• Chapter 7: Resolving Installation Problems — Describes how to resolve problems
installing StorNext FS.
• Chapter 8: Customer Assistance — Provides information on different types of customer
assistance available for StorNext FS.
1-2 6-00905-01 Rev A
SNFS
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
Introduction 1-3
Conventions
Conventions used throughout this book are listed below.
Convention Example
SNFS
Screen text, file names, program names, and
commands are in Courier font.
The root prompt for UNIX is shown as the number/
pound symbol.
Site-specific or user-defined variables are enclosed
within greater than and less than characters, < >.
A menu name with a greater-than character refers
to a sequence of menus.
# mkdir -p <mount point>
# tar xvf <filename>
# chmod 777 <mount point>
Programs > StorNext File System > Help
Books
The following items comprise the technical documents supporting StorNext FS installed in a UNIX
environment. These documents are shipped on CD along with the StorNext FS software.
• StorNext FS Installation Guide (for UNIX Users) — Provides procedures to install the
StorNext FS in a supported UNIX environment.
• StorNext File System Quick Reference Booklet — Summarizes StorNext FS commands,
syntax, options, arguments, and command examples.
1-4 6-00905-01 Rev A
SNFS
Online Books
The documentation CD accompanying the StorNext FS product contains StorNext FS technical
documents as PDF files. To view and print these PDFs, you need Adobe® Acrobat® Reader, which
is available as a download from www.adobe.com.
Related Publications
The publications described in the following table are created and distributed on an as-needed basis.
Related Publications Description
Release Notes Information about StorNext FS is contained within the
StorNext Management Suite Release Notes. The
Release Notes provide:
• Summary of enhancements.
• Description of fixed problems.
• Description of known problems.
Product Alerts Informs customers of technical problems and solutions
Product Bulletins Conveys technical information — not problems —
to customers.
Introduction 1-5
SNFS
1-6 6-00905-01 Rev A
SNFS
Getting Started
Topic Refer to Chapter
Getting started:
• Component description.
• Installation summary.
• Power up sequence.
• Power down sequence.
On AIX:
• Install StorNext FS.
• Obtain license for the server.
• Label the disk drives.
• Configure the StorNext FS software.
• Mount StorNext FS.
On IRIX:
• Install StorNext FS.
• Obtain license for the server.
• Label the disk drives.
• Configure the StorNext FS software.
• Mount StorNext FS.
On Linux:
2
3
4
5
• Install StorNext FS.
• Obtain license for the server.
• Label the disk drives.
• Configure the StorNext FS software.
• Mount StorNext FS.
Getting Started 2-1
Topic Refer to Chapter
SNFS
On Solaris:
• Install StorNext FS.
• Obtain license for the server.
• Label the disk drives.
• Configure the StorNext FS software.
• Mount StorNext FS.
Troubleshooting procedures 7
6
Supported Platforms
StorNext File System (StorNext FS) is supported on the following platforms: IBM AIX, SGI IRIX,
Linux (RedHat and SuSE), Sun Solaris, Windows 2000, and Windows NT.
This Guide provides instructions to install StorNext FS on supported UNIX platforms (AIX, IRIX,
Linux or Solaris). For information on installing StorNext FS in a Windows 2000 or NT environment,
refer to the StorNext Management Suite Installation Guide.
System Requirements
For a list of system requirements and operating system patches, refer to the StorNext Management
Suite Release Notes.
Disk Space Requirements
To install the StorNext FS in a supported UNIX environment, verify that server and client machines
have the required amount of hard disk space:
• Server machines require 350 MB of disk space
• Client machines require 20 MB of disk space
2-2 6-00905-01 Rev A
SNFS
StorNext FS Components
The following components comprise the StorNext FS software.
• StorNext FS server. Runs on a machine designated as the server for all StorNext FS
activities. The StorNext FS server controls space allocation and regulates meta-data
operations for all StorNext file systems.
• StorNext FS client. Runs on all machines that access file systems managed by the
StorNext FS server.
The following table lists major StorNext FS files.
File Description
Base StorNext FS server
software Manages
files and shared
access to the
StorNext FS
network and
storage area.
Program files that
contain installation
and program files,
administrative
commands,
scripts, utilities,
GUI, and
communication
interfaces.
File System
Database that
contains file
system logs.
AIX
Directory
/usr/cvfs /usr/cvfs /usr/cvfs /usr/cvfs
/usr/cvfs/bin
/usr/cvfs/config
/usr/cvfs/data /usr/cvfs/data /usr/cvfs/data /usr/cvfs/data
IRIX
Directory
/usr/cvfs/bin
/usr/cvfs/config
Linux
Directory
/usr/cvfs/bin
/usr/cvfs/config
Solaris
Directory
/usr/cvfs/bin
/usr/cvfs/config
Getting Started 2-3
SNFS
File Description
StorNext FS
server’s startup
script.
Client Software on all
StorNext FS
clients. Contains
the protocol
interface required
to communicate
with the StorNext
FS server.
Mount
Point
Directory mounted
(mapped) by the
StorNext FS
clients.
AIX
Directory
/etc/rc.cvfs /etc/init.d/cvfs /etc/init.d/cvfs /etc/init.d/cvfs
/usr/cvfs /usr/cvfs /usr/cvfs /usr/cvfs
(user-defined) (user-defined) (user-defined) (user-defined)
IRIX
Directory
Linux
Directory
Solaris
Directory
2-4 6-00905-01 Rev A
SNFS
Configure File System Server
The StorNext FS server can be configured as either a dedicated or shared setup.
Dedicated Setup
In a dedicated setup, the StorNext FS server has TCP/IP connectivity to all StorNext FS clients, but
it does not have Fibre Channel (FC) connectivity to the Storage Area Network (SAN).
NOTE
Failover cannot be used in a dedicated setup. To use failover, the StorNext FS
must have a Fibre Channel connection.
Figure 2-1 illustrates a dedicated setup.
Dedicated StorNext
FS server
TCP/IP
StorNext FS
clients
Fibre Channel Switch
Storage Area Network
(SAN)
Disk Array
Disk Drives
Figure 2-1 StorNext FS server - dedicated setup
Getting Started 2-5
SNFS
Shared Setup
In a shared setup, the StorNext FS server is also set up as a StorNext FS client with Fibre Channel
connectivity to the SAN.
Figure 2-2 illustrates a shared setup.
TCP/IP
StorNext FS server
& StorNext FS client
Storage Area Network
(SAN)
Disk Array
StorNext FS clients
Fibre Channel Switch
Disk Drives
Figure 2-2 StorNext FS server - shared setup
2-6 6-00905-01 Rev A
Loading...