HighPoint 6328 User Manual

RocketStor 6328

Thunderbolt™ 2 RAID Host Adapters

User’s Guide

Revision: 1.00

Mar. 21, 2014

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Table of Contents

1. HighPoint RocketStor 6328……………………………………………………………………………………………….3

2. System Requirement…………………………………………………………………………………………………………3

3. What’s in the box………………………………………………………………………………………………………………4

4. RocketStor 6328(RS6328) Overview……………………………………………………………………………………4

4.1 RS6328 Specification……………………………………………………………………………………………………4

4.2 RS6328 Hardware………………………………………………………………………………………………………4

5. RS6328 Audible Alarm………………………………………………………………………………………………………5

6. Setup RS6328……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………5

6.1 Storage Enclosure Preparation……………………………………………………………………………………5

6.2 Connecting the RocketStor 6328…………………………………………………………………………………6

6.3 Driver and WebGUI Software installation……………………………………………………………………7

7. Configuring Storage RAID Arrays…………………………………………………………………………………………9

7.1 Configuring RAID Arrays………………………………………………………………………………………………9

7.2 Using the RAID disk with Windows ……………………………………………………………………………12

8. Deleting RAID Storage………………………………………………………………………………………………………13

9. RAID Disk Failure Recovery………………………………………………………………………………………………14

10. Expanding RAID Storage Capacity……………………………………………………………………………………15

11. Technical Support……………………………………………………………………………………………………………17

12. LIMITED WARRANTY…………………………………………………………………………………………………………17 APPENDIX A - Using the WebGUI (full guide) …………………………………………………………………………18

1. Running the HighPoint Web RAID Management software (WebGUI) ………………………… 18

2. Web RAID Management Software - Global View…………………………………………..19

3. Web RAID Management Software - Physical………………………………………………………………20

3.1 Physical - Controller………………..……………………………………………………………………………20

3.2 Physical - Devices……………………………….………………………………………………………………… 21

3.3 Physical - Rescan………………………………………..………………………………………………………… 21

4. Web RAID Management Software - Logical……………………………………………………………….22

4.1 Logical - Create Array……………………………………………………………………………………………23

4.2 Logical - Spare Pool ………………………………………………………………………………………………28

4.3 Logical – Logical Device………………………………………………………………………………………… 29

4.4 Logical - Rescan……………………………………………………………………….…………………………… 29

4.5 Logical - Beeper Mute………………………………………………………………………………….…… ... 29

5. Web RAID Management Software - Setting…………………..…………………………………………… 30

5.1 Setting - System…………………………………………………………………………………………………… 30

5.2 Setting – Email………………………………………………………………………………………………………32

6. Web RAID Management Software - Event……………………………………………….………………… 33

7. Web RAID Management Software - SHI (Storage Health Inspector) ……………..…………… 34

8. Web RAID Management Software - Recover……………………………………………………………… 36

APPENDIX B - Web RAID Management ICON Definition List…………………………………………………… 37 APPENDIX C - RAID Technology Explanation…………………………………………………………………………… 39

APPENDIX D - Thunderbolt Daisy Chain configuration……………………………………………………………… 40

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1. HighPoint RocketStor 6328

The RocketStor 6238 is set to revolutionize the compact desktop and portable workstation market; no other

Thunderbolt™ connectivity Adapter packs so much power and versatility into such a tiny package! The

RocketStor 6328 delivers true, 20Gb/s bi-directional transfer bandwidth for any Mac or Windows PC platform with Thunderbolt™ capability.

Key features

 Dual 20Gb/s Thunderbolt™ Ports  8x 6Gb/s SAS/SATA ports  Hardware RAID 0,1,5,6,10,50 and JBOD

2. System Requirement

A. Apple Mac or PC System with Thunderbolt™ support. B. Operating system:

 Mac OS X 10.9 or higher  Windows 7, Window 8 or Windows 8.1

C. Storage Enclosure with Mini-SAS / eSATA Interface

(Mini-SAS) (eSATA)

D. External Mini-SAS cable options:

 HighPoint External Mini-SAS to External Mini-SAS cable (P/N: Ext-MS-1MMS)

 HighPoint External Mini-SAS to 4x eSATA cable (P/N: Ext-MS-1MEJ)

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3. What’s in the box

Host Interface/Ports

Dual Thunderbolt™ 2 ports

Data Transfer Rate

20Gbps Bi-directional

Device Ports

Dual External Mini-SAS ports (SFF-8088)

Devices Interface

Mini-SAS, eSATA (Port Multiplier) (cable sold separately)

RAID Levels

Integrated Hardware RAID 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, 50 & JBOD

RAID Suite

User friendly Browser-based Management Interface

Warranty

Limited Warranty period (parts): 2 years Limited Warranty period (Labor): 2 years Return For Repair or Replacement Only

ROHS Compliant

Yes

 RocketStor 6328  Power Adapter  Power Cord  Quick Installation Guide  Software CD (includes Driver and WebGUI)

4. RocketStor 6328(RS6328) Overview

4.1 RS6328 Specification

4.2 RS6328 Hardware

Front side:

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Back side:

5. RS6328 Audible Alarm

The RS6328 has an internal Alarm buzzer. The Alarm buzzer is for HDD failure (offline) status notification and it will emit a high pitch continuous sound. This alarm will sound when a disk failure occurs or a disk or an array is removed without using the “unplug” feature in the WebGUI. When the sound is triggered, follow the steps below to check the HDD status and mute the alarm:

a. Open the WebGUI and switch to the logical tab. The alarm can be stopped using the WebGUI’s Mute button,

or the Rescan function found under the Physical or Logical tabs.

b. Check the physical device status if there are any disabled drives. c. Locate the disk module number. d. If the RAID is in critical status, please follow “Chapter 8 RAID Disk Failure Recovery” to recover the RAID disk e. For other RAID status, please refer p.14 for RAID recovery

6. Setting up the RocketStor 6328

6.1 Storage Enclosure Preparation

RS6328 support two types of storage enclosure: External Mini-SAS and External SATA (eSATA). Each type of enclosure requires a specific type of cable.

HighPoint cable options:

 EXT-MS-1MMS – External Mini-SAS to External Mini-SAS (SFF-8088 to SFF-8088)  EXT-MS-1MEJ – External Mini-SAS to External SATA (SFF-8088 to 4x eSATA)

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The supported enclosure interface:

(Mini-SAS) (eSATA)

RocketStor 6328 connection diagram:

6.2 Connecting the RocketStor 6328 (RS6328)

Steps:

a. Connect the RS6328 to the storage enclosure using an industry standard Mini-SAS cable. Power on the

storage enclosure.

b. Connect the Power Adapter to the RS6328. c. Connect the RS6328 to the host system using a Thunderbolt™ cable.

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6.3 Driver and WebGUI Software installation

1) Driver Installation: Windows a. Boot up the Windows operating system. b. Make sure the host system’s Thunderbolt™ driver has been installed. c. Open the Windows Device Manager. The RS6328 will be recognized as a RAID controller under “Other

devices”.

d. Insert the HighPoint software CD into a CD/DVD drive. The program should start automatically. Click

the Setup.exe icon. The HighPoint Software Install window should be displayed.

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e. Click the “Install Driver” button. The installation program will install the RS6328 driver, automatically. f. After rebooting the system, the RocketStor 6328 will be recognized by Device Manager, and listed

under “Storage Controllers”.

2) RAID Management software installation.

In order to configure and manage the HighPoint RAID array, you will need to install the Web RAID Management software (also known as the WebGUI).

a. WebGUI Installation: Windows

Insert the HighPoint software CD into a CD/DVD drive. The program should start automatically. Click the Setup.exe icon. The HighPoint Software Install window should be displayed.

Click the Install WebGUI button to install the WebGUI for Windows. The latest Windows software is available from the RS6328 product page:

http://www.highpoint-tech.com/USA_new/series_RS6328_resources.htm

b. Running the WebGUI

After installation is complete, a WebGUI icon will be displayed on the desktop.

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Double-click this icon to open the WebGUI. The system’s default web browser will open a login page. To login, use the default user name: RAID and password: hpt.

Warning: Using the WebGUI to create RAID arrays will destroy all pre- existing data on the selected disks. Make

sure to backup any important data before using these disks to create arrays.

7. Configuring Storage RAID Arrays

7.1 Configuring RAID Arrays

The RS6328 supports multiple RAID levels. The steps below describe how to quickly configure a RAID5 array with 8-bay (8-disk) storage enclosures.

Step 1. Verify the physical device status.

Click the Physical tab to make sure all of the HDD’s are detected. Each drive will be designated as Device 1- N, where N refers to the disk module number. Click the device icon; it will display detailed information about the selected device. If any of the disks are not detected, check the corresponding disk module and make sure the drive is securely installed (see page 6 for more information).

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Step 2. Verify the Logical Device status.

Click the Logical tab to check if any of the disks were previously part of another RAID array. If a RAID configuration is reported, click on Maintenance, displayed toward the right of the Status column and delete the array. Make sure to back up any important data before deleting the array.

Step 3. Creating a RAID Array.

The following procedure demonstrates how to configure a RAID5 array. A RAID5 array’s usable capacity is calculated using the following formula: N-1, multiplied by the capacity of the smallest disk (where ‘N’ refer to the total number of disks). For more detailed instructions, see section 4.1 – Logical: Create Array, on page 20.

Note: We recommend using identical hard disk when creating a RAID array. In addition, only use enterprise class RAID edition hard drives.

Follow the steps below to create a RAID 5 Array.

a. Click the Create Array button on the left panel. b. Select the Array Type (RAID level): RAID 5 c. Select the Initialization Method: Foreground

Note: For RAID5, only foreground or background initialization is recommended. The initialization time is dependent on array capacity. The initialization process will zero out all disks so a correct parity can be generated during disk writes. Correct, consistent parity information is essential for the integrity of data when rebuilding RAID 5 arrays.

d. Select the Available Disks: Click the Select all button.

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e. Click the Create button to create the array.

f. The following diagram displays RAID5 foreground initialization in progress.

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g. After the array has been created, it will be displayed under the Logical tab.

7.2 Using the RAID disk with Windows.

Any previously used single disk, preconfigured OS RAID drives or HighPoint RAID array attached to the RS6328 will be recognized automatically.

A newly created RAID Array or a new disk will be recognized as an empty disk. It must be initialized before it can be used.

Initializing new storage under Windows：

1) After a new disk is installed or RAID array has been created, open the Windows disk management utility. Right

click the new disk and select Initialize Disk.

2) Create and format new partition on the new disk.

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