1.1 Model List ......................................................................................................................................... 1
1.1.1 Host Model ................................................................................................................................... 1
1.1.2 Disk Array Enclosure Model ....................................................................................................... 1
2.5 Shut Down ...................................................................................................................................... 30
3.2 System Management ..................................................................................................................... 33
3.2.1 System ....................................................................................................................................... 33
3.2.8 Shut down System..................................................................................................................... 40
3.2.9 Version ....................................................................................................................................... 41
6.1 About RAID ..................................................................................................................................... 91
9.2.4 Super User ............................................................................................................................... 104
10 APPENDIX E ---GLOSSARY .......................................................................... 105
11 APPENDIX F TOXIC OR HAZARDOUS MATERIALS OR ELEMENTS ......... 107
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Welcome
Thank you for using our internet intelligent storage system!
This operating manual is designed to be a reference tool for the installation and operation of your
system.
Before installation and operation please read the following safeguards and warnings carefully!
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Important Safeguard and Warnings
1.Electrical Safety
All installation and operation should conform to your local electrical safety codes.
The product must be grounded to reduce the risk of electric shock.
We assume no liability or responsibility for all the fires or electric shock caused by improper
handling or installation.
2.Installation
Keep upward. Handle with care.
Do not apply power to the unit before completing installation.
3.Qualified Engineers Needed
All installation here should be done by the qualified engineers.
All the examination and repair should be done by the qualified service engineers.
We are not liable for any problems caused by unauthorized modifications or attempted repair.
4.Environment
The server shall be installed in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight, inflammable,
explosive substances and etc.
5. Maintenance
Disconnect all power-supply before opening upper lid or maintenance in case of getting shock.
Please replace the lithium battery of the same model after the old lithium battery got damaged.
6. About Accessories
Be sure to use all the accessories recommended by manufacturer.
Contact you local retailer ASAP if something is missing or damaged in your package.
7. Disk Replacement
When replace the disk, please make sure you are using the same model from the same
manufacturer and of the same capacity!
The ESS internet intelligent storage unit is a storage disk array product. It provides standard
network file share service and realizes IPSAN/NAS total solutions. It is a centralized storage
solutions of high-capacity, high expansion, and high security. The host supports disk array
enclosure to extend its storage capacity.
The disk array enclosure is mainly to connect the host to extend network storage device capacity.
1.1 Model List
This user’s manual is to introduce the following products. Please refer to the following sheet for
detailed information.
1.1.1 Host Model
1.1.2 Disk Array Enclosure Model
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1.2Connection Sample
SN
Name
Function
1
Power on-off button
Press it to boot up the device.
Press it for 5 seconds to shut down the device.
2
HDD Indicator Light
When system HDD is reading or writing, the blue light becomes flash.
3
Alarm Indicator Light
The red light is flashing when there is an alarm or abnormal situation.
4
Network Indicator
Light
The blue light is flashing when the network connection is OK.
The connection sample is shown as in Figure 1-1.
Figure 1-1
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1.3.1 Front Panel
The front panel is shown as below. See Figure 1-2.
The HDD slot number ranges from left to right, from top to the bottom.
Figure 1-2
1.3.2 Rear Panel
The rear panel is shown as below. See Figure 1-3.
3
Figure 1-3
SN
Port
Function
1
Power on-off button
Connect or cut off the device power.
2
Power Port
Connect to AC power supplying.
3
Case fan
It is for case ventilation.
4
Power fan
It is for power ventilation
5
SAS port
Connect to IN port of the disk array enclosure.
LINK light: The light becomes on when the disk array
enclosure is connected.
ACCESS light: The light flashes when the host is visiting
disk array enclosure.
6
eSATA port
It is reserved port for future development.
7
RS232 port
It is to debug device and login command interface.
Please refer to chapter 9 for detailed command
operation information.
8 LAN1, LAN2
Two data Ethernet ports. It is to transmit data.
9
WEB port
Ethernet Management port. Login Web via this port.
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1.4.1 Front Panel
The front panel is shown as in Figure 2-1.
In Figure 2-1, you can view HDD serial number. The value ranges from left to the right. You can
see the 13th to 16th at the bottom of the unit.
You can use the HDD bracket in the chassis to install HDD.
a) Pull out HDD bracket from the front panel.
b) Use four screws to fix one HDD in the HDD bracket firmly.
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Figure 1-4
SN
Name
Function
1
Power on-off button
Press it to boot up the device.
Press it for a long time to reboot the device.
2
System HDD
Indicator Light
When system HDD is reading or writing, the blue light becomes flash.
The system HDD storage the important configuration files of the device,
factory default configuration files and device initial boot up data.
3
Alarm Indicator Light
The red light is flashing when there is an alarm or abnormal situation.
4
Network Indicator
Light
The blue light is flashing when the network connection is OK.
5.6
USB port
Connect to USB device.
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1.4.2 Rear Panel
ESS3116X series product has two kinds of rear panels. There are slightly difference on the
power supplying module and fan module.
The single-power supplying interface is shown as In Figure 1-8.
Figure 1-5
The redundancy-power supplying rear panel is shown as below. See Figure 1-9.
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SN
Port
Function
1
Power Port
Connect to 220V AC.
2
Blowing machine
It is for ventilation.
3
Fan
It is for ventilation.
4
Ethernet port
It is used to transmit data. 1000M Ethernet port.
5
VGA port
Connect to monitor.
6
COM
Connect to RS232 COM to go to the command
interface.
7
SAS port
Connect to disk array enclosure.
SN
Name
Function
1
Power on-off button
Press it to boot up the device.
Press it for 5 seconds to shut down the device.
2
HDD Indicator Light
When system HDD is reading or writing, the blue light becomes flash.
3
Alarm Indicator Light
The red light is flashing when there is an alarm or abnormal situation.
Figure 1-6
You can refer to the following sheet for detailed information.
1.5ESS5016S/ ESS5016S-R
1.5.1 Front Panel
The front panel is shown as below. See Figure 1-7.
The HDD slot number ranges from left to right, from top to the bottom.
Figure 1-7
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Network Indicator
Light
The blue light is flashing when the network connection is OK.
SN
Port
Function
1
Power Port
Connect to AC power supplying.
2
Power on-off button
Connect or cut off the device power.
3
Case fan
It is for case ventilation.
4
Blower
It is for case ventilation.
5
Main control module
It is about all kinds of ports and indictor light
introduction. Please refer to the following sheet.
6
Blower
It is for case ventilation.
1.5.2 Rear Panel
This series product has two kinds of rear panels. There are slightly difference on the power
supplying module and fan module.
The single-power supplying interface is shown as In Figure 1-8.
Figure 1-8
The redundancy-power supplying rear panel is shown as below. See Figure 1-9.
Figure 1-9
You can refer to the following sheet for detailed information.
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SN
Function
LAN1~LAN8
Data Ethernet port. It is to transmit data.
WEB port
Ethernet Management port. Login Web via this port.
USB port
USB port
PORT1/PORT2
Connect to the IN port of the disk array enclosure.
CONSOLE
COM port. It is to debug the device and view the login command interface.
Refer to Appendix D for detailed information.
RUN
The light is on after system booted up and begins running.
M/S
Main control indictor light.
The light is on when system is malfunction.
The light is off when system is running properly.
ERR
System error indictor light.
The error light is on when system is abnormal.
The error light is off when system is running properly.
CACHE
It is reserved for future use.
RST
Press it for 5 seconds to restore default setup (network setup, user password,
time sync, email alarm and etc.).
SN
Name
Function
①
Power on-off button
Press it to boot up the device.
Press it for 5 seconds to shut down the device.
②
HDD Indicator Light
When system HDD is reading or writing, the blue light becomes flash.
③
Alarm Indicator Light
The red light is flashing when there is an alarm or abnormal situation.
④
Network Indicator
Light
The blue light is flashing when the network connection is OK.
You can refer to the following sheet for master control module information.
1.6ESS5016D-R
1.6.1 Front Panel
The front panel is shown as in Figure 1-10.
The HDD slot number ranges from left to right, from top to the bottom.
Figure 1-10
1.6.2 Rear Panel
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SN
Port
Function
1
Power port
Connect to AC power supplying source.
2
Battery box
It is to install the battery box.
3
Fan
It is for case ventilation.
4
Main control module
It is about all kinds of ports and indictor light
introduction. Please refer to the following sheet.
Port/Indicator
Light
Function
LAN1~LAN4
1000Mbps data Ethernet port. It is to transmit data.
10G_1, 10G_2
10000Mbps data Ethernet port. It is to transmit data. (Optional)
WEB port
Ethernet Management port. Login Web via this port.
USB port
USB port
PORT1/PORT2
Connect to the IN port of the disk array enclosure.
CONSOLE
COM port. It is to debug the device and view the login command interface.
RUN
The light is flashing after system booted up and begins running.
M/S
Main control indictor light.
The light is on if it is the main controller.
The light is off if it is the slave controller.
ERR
System error indictor light.
The error light is on when system is abnormal.
The error light is off when system is running properly.
CACHE
It is reserved for future use.
RST
Press it for 5 seconds to restore default setup (network setup, user password,
time sync, email alarm and etc.).
The interface is shown as In Figure 1-11.
Figure 1-11
You can refer to the following sheet for detailed information of the rear panel.
You can refer to the following sheet for detailed information of main control module.
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SN
Name
Function
①
Power on-off button
Press it to boot up the device.
Press it for 5 seconds to shut down the device.
②
HDD Indicator Light
When system HDD is reading or writing, the blue light becomes flash.
③
Alarm Indicator Light
The red light is flashing when there is an alarm or abnormal situation.
④
Network Indicator
Light
The blue light is flashing when the network connection is OK.
1.7.1 Front Panel
The front panel is shown as below. See Figure 1-12.
The HDD slot number ranges from left to right, from top to the bottom.
Figure 1-12
1.7.2 Rear Panel
This series product has two kinds of rear panels. There are slightly difference on the power
supplying module and fan module.
The single-power supplying interface is shown as In Figure 1-13.
The redundancy-power supplying rear panel is shown as below. See Figure 1-14.
Figure 1-13
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SN
Port
Function
1
Fan
It is for case ventilation.
2
Power port
Connect to AC power supplying source.
3
Main control module
It is about all kinds of ports and indictor light
introduction. Please refer to the following sheet.
Port/Indicator
Light
Function
LAN1~LAN8
Data Ethernet port. It is to transmit data.
WEB port
Ethernet Management port. Login Web via this port.
USB port
USB port
PORT1/PORT2
Connect to the IN port of the disk array enclosure.
CONSOLE
COM port. It is to debug the device and view the login command interface.
RUN
The light is flashing after system booted up and begins running.
M/S
Main control indictor light.
The light is on when system is malfunction.
The light is off when system is running properly.
ERR
System error indictor light.
The error light is on when system is abnormal.
The error light is off when system is running properly.
CACHE
It is reserved for future use.
RST
Press it for 5 seconds to restore default setup (network setup, user password,
time sync, email alarm and etc.).
Figure 1-14
You can refer to the following sheet for detailed information of the rear panel.
You can refer to the following sheet for detailed information of main control module.
1.8ESS5024D-R
1.8.1 Front Panel
The ESS5024D-R front panel is shown as below. See Figure 1-15.
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SN
Name
Function
①
Power on-off button
Press it to boot up the device.
Press it for 5 seconds to shut down the device.
②
HDD Indicator Light
When system HDD is reading or writing, the blue light becomes flash.
③
Alarm Indicator Light
The red light is flashing when there is an alarm or abnormal situation.
④
Network Indicator
Light
The blue light is flashing when the network connection is OK.
SN
Port
Function
1
Fan
It is for case ventilation.
2
Power port
Connect to AC power supplying source.
The HDD slot number ranges from left to right, from top to the bottom.
Figure 1-15
1.8.2 Rear Panel
The interface is shown as In Figure 1-16.
You can refer to the following sheet for detailed information of the rear panel.
Figure 1-16
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3
Main control module
It is about all kinds of ports and indictor light
introduction. Please refer to the following sheet.
4
Battery&fan box
It is to install the battery and the case ventilation.
Port/Indicator
Light
Function
LAN1~LAN4
1000Mbps data Ethernet port. It is to transmit data.
10G_1, 10G_2
10000Mbps data Ethernet port. It is to transmit data. (Optional)
WEB port
Ethernet Management port. Login Web via this port.
USB port
USB port
PORT1/PORT2
Connect to the IN port of the disk array enclosure.
CONSOLE
COM port. It is to debug the device and view the login command interface.
RUN
The light is flashing after system booted up and begins running.
M/S
Main control indictor light.
The light is on if it is the main controller.
The light is off if it is the slave controller.
ERR
System error indictor light.
The error light is on when system is abnormal.
The error light is off when system is running properly.
CACHE
It is reserved for future use.
RST
Press it for 5 seconds to restore default setup (network setup, user password,
time sync, email alarm and etc.).
You can refer to the following sheet for detailed information of main control module.
1.9ESS5048S/ ESS5048S-R
1.9.1 Front Panel
The front panel is shown as below. See Figure 1-17.
The HDD slot number ranges from left to right, from top to the bottom.
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SN
Name
Function
①
Power on-off button
Press it to boot up the device.
Press it for 5 seconds to shut down the device.
②
Power Indicator Light
When the light is blue, the power connection is OK.
③
HDD Indicator Light
When system HDD is reading or writing, the blue light becomes flash.
④
Alarm Indicator Light
The red light is flashing when there is an alarm or abnormal situation.
⑤
Network Indicator
Light
The blue light is flashing when the network connection is OK.
Figure 1-17
1.9.2 Rear Panel
This series product has two kinds of rear panels. There are slightly difference on the power
supplying module and fan module.
The redundancy-power supplying interface is shown as In Figure 1-18.
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Figure 1-18
The four-power supplying rear panel is shown as below. See Figure 1-19.
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SN
Port
Function
1
Fan
It is for case ventilation.
2
Slave control module
It is about all kinds of ports and indictor light
introduction. Please refer to the following sheet.
3
Power port
Connect to AC power supplying source.
4
Main control module
It is about all kinds of ports and indictor light
introduction. Please refer to the following sheet.
Port/Indicator
Light
Function
LAN1~LAN8
Data Ethernet port. It is to transmit data.
WEB port
Ethernet Management port. Login Web via this port.
USB port
USB port
PORT1/PORT2
Connect to the IN port of the disk array enclosure.
CONSOLE
COM port. It is to debug the device and view the login command interface.
Figure 1-19
You can refer to the following sheet for detailed information of the rear panel.
You can refer to the following sheet for master control module information.
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RUN
The light is flashing after system booted up and begins running.
M/S
Main control indictor light.
The light is on when system is malfunction.
The light is off when system is running properly.
ERR
System error indictor light.
The error light is on when system is abnormal.
The error light is off when system is running properly.
CACHE
It is reserved for future use.
RST
Press it for 5 seconds to restore default setup (network setup, user password,
time sync, email alarm and etc.).
Port/Indicator
Light
Function
CONSOLE
COM port. It is to debug the device and view the login command interface.
RUN
The light is flashing after system booted up and begins running.
M/S
Slave control indictor light.
The light is on when system is malfunction.
The light is off when system is running properly.
ERR
System error indictor light.
The error light is on when system is abnormal.
The error light is off when system is running properly.
SPD
SAS speed indicator light.
When the running speed is 6G, the light is off.
When the running speed is 3G, the light becomes on to alert you.
Model
ESS2016X
System
Main
processer
Multiple-core special storage CPU
OS
Embedded LINUX OS
Power Mode
Single power supplying mode
Fan
Redundant dual ball bearing fan
MTBF>100 thousand hours