Quantum RDX8000 User's Guide
Removable Hard Disk Storage System
® 8000
User Guide
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6-67387-03 Rev A
2
RDX 8000
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operation.
conditions:
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interference in
communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to
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Table of Contents
Introduction ........................................................................................................................................... 6
1.
Scope
............................................................................................................................................................................... 6
2. Contact
.
............................................................................................................................................................... 6
Product Description .............................................................................................................................. 7
Quantum
........................................................................................................................................................... 6
1. Introduction to the
1.1 Overview and applications ................................................................................................................................ 7
1.2
RDX
8000 product
1.3
RDX
cartridge
1.4 Operation modes ...................................................................................................................................................... 8
1.4.1 Mode 1 —
1.4.2 Mode 2 —
2. Front
3. Rear
4. Product
panel
...................................................................................................................................................................... 9
2.1 Front panel
2.2
LED
Behavior ........................................................................................................................................................... 10
2.2.1 Power
2.2.2 Cartridge eject
panel
..................................................................................................................................................................... 11
3.1 Rear panel
3.2 Ethernet port
installation
4.1 General installation considerations........................................................................................................................ 13
4.1.1 Selecting a location ................................................................................................................................ 13
4.1.2 Installation precautions .......................................................................................................................... 14
RDX
8000 ........................................................................................................................................ 7
features
features
layout
.................................................................................................................................................... 9
but
layout
................................................................................................................................................... 11
LED
behavior .................................................................................................................................... 12
....................................................................................................................................................... 13
....................................................................................................................................... 7
............................................................................................................................................. 7
RDX
8000 Tape Library: .......................................................................................................... 8
RDX
8000
JBOD
(default setting): .......................................................................................... 8
ton
......................................................................................................................................... 10
but
ton
........................................................................................................................... 10
4.1.3 Unpacking the
4.2 Installing in a rack
4.3 Installing cables and connections ........................................................................................................................... 17
4.5 Powering up and powering down the
5. Product configur
5.1 Product configuration process ................................................................................................................................ 19
5.2 IP address assignment ............................................................................................................................................ 19
5.3
OCP
– Operator Control Panel ............................................................................................................................... 19
5.3.1
OCP
5.3.2
OCP
5.3.3
OCP
5.4
iSCSI
Connection .................................................................................................................................................... 22
5.4.1 General Set up of the
Linux CentOS: ................................................................................................................................................. 24
.................................................................................................................................................. 16
ation
.................................................................................................................................................... 19
Display
Icons .............................................................................................................................................. 21
Navigation
unit
................................................................................................................................. 14
unit
.............................................................................................................. 18
Content
.............................................................................................................................. 20
...................................................................................................................................... 21
iSCSI
Initiator
..................................................................................................... 22
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5.5 Cartridge Ejection ................................................................................................................................................... 24
5.6 Introduction to the
5.6.1
RDX
5.7
Login
Procedures ..................................................................................................................................................... 27
5.7.1
Login
5.7.2
SSL
5.7.3
RDX
5.8
RDX
8000 Pages ..................................................................................................................................................... 30
5.8.1
RDX
5.8.2
RDX
RDX
8000 ............................................................................................................................... 26
8000 Flow Chart ............................................................................................................................. 26
Page ............................................................................................................................................... 27
Encryption Page .............................................................................................................................. 29
8000
8000
8000
features:
Page
System
................................................................................................................................ 29
Chart ............................................................................................................................ 30
Information
Block .................................................................................................... 32
5.9 Monitoring cartridge and device status – The MONITOR
5.9.1 Cartridge Status page ............................................................................................................................ 33
5.9.2 Cartridge Identity page ......................................................................................................................... 34
5.9.3 Device Status page ................................................................................................................................ 35
5.9.4 Network Status Page ............................................................................................................................. 37
5.9.5 Device Identity Page .............................................................................................................................. 38
5.10 Managing the unit – The
5.10.1 Managing the
MANAGE
libr
ary
tab
.............................................................................................................. 39
............................................................................................................................ 39
5.10.2 Ejecting cartridges ................................................................................................................................ 40
tab
................................................................................ 33
5.10.3 Initializing cartridges ............................................................................................................................ 41
5.11 User operations – The
5.11.1 Device - Set Operating
5.11.2 Setting the RDX 8000 Wake up/Sleep mode - CONFIGURE/Device/Power
CONFIGURE
Mode
tab
............................................................................................................. 42
............................................................................................................... 42
Save
Timer
............ 46
5.11.3 Cartridge - Labeling tape format cartridges ......................................................................................... 47
5.11.4 Network
5.11.5
iSCSI
5.11.7 Date and time set
5.11.8 Notification set
5.11.9 Save/Restore configur
5.12 Performing
settings
................................................................................................................................. 48
Settings ....................................................................................................................................... 50
tings
......................................................................................................................... 54
tings
............................................................................................................................. 59
ation
.................................................................................................................. 60
Diagnostic
operations - The
DIAGNOSTICS
tab
............................................................................... 62
5.12.1 Device Logs .......................................................................................................................................... 62
5.12.2 Performing diagnostics ......................................................................................................................... 63
5.12.3 Upgrade
Firmware
............................................................................................................................... 68
5.12.4 Reboot .................................................................................................................................................. 69
6.
RDX
cartridges ............................................................................................................................................................... 70
6.1 Write-protecting cartridges .................................................................................................................................... 70
6.2 Inserting cartridges ................................................................................................................................................ 72
6.3 Ejecting cartridges ................................................................................................................................................... 72
7. Troubleshooting ............................................................................................................................................................. 73
7.1 Error Messages ....................................................................................................................................................... 73
7.1.1 Network related errors .......................................................................................................................... 73
7.1.2 Cartridge handling related errors .......................................................................................................... 73
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7.1.3 Remote notification handling related errors ......................................................................................... 73
7.1.4
System
C.
Appendix
1. Product specification ................................................................................................................................................... 756
1.1
1.2 Functional specification ........................................................................................................................................ 756
1.3 Regulatory Requirements ..................................................................................................................................... 767
2.
CRU
2.1 Power supply ........................................................................................................................................................ 778
2.2
.......................................................................................................................................... 75
Physical
replacement
Cooling
specification .............................................................................................................................................. 75
2.1.1
Removing
2.1.2 Installing a power supply ..................................................................................................................... 778
fan
............................................................................................................................................................ 789
2.2.1
Removing
related errors ............................................................................................................................ 74
........................................................................................................................................................ 778
a power supply .................................................................................................................... 778
a cooling
fan
........................................................................................................................ 789
2.2.2 Installing a cooling
3. RDX 8000 Jumbo Frames configuration ....................................................................................................................... 80
D.
Glossary ........................................................................................................................................... 84
fan
......................................................................................................................... 789
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B
A.
Introduction
1.
Scope
This document provides
product.
product.
information
This document is intended for system administrators and users who need
about installing, operating, troubleshooting, and servicing an
information
on the
RDX
8000
RDX
8000
2. Contact
www.quantum.com/serviceandsupport
Quantum
.
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Product
Description
1. Introduction to the
RDX
8000
1.1 Overview and applications
The
RDX
8000 is a multi-cartridge data storage device designed to support up to 8
space
as a table top unit or rack mounted in a 2U high
the
user’s computer network via one or two 1
to
capable of
RDX
The
based remote management interface
for
operation in their specific environment (initial set up) as well as provide the ability to remotely monitor and
control
RDX
The
However, the
to
take full advantage of its many features.
1.2
•
• Provides up to 8
• Unit can be used as a table top or rack mounted with included rack mounting ears.
• Supports up to 216
• Supports up to 280 GB per hour writing and up to 430 GB per hour reading in JBOD mode using jumbo
• The
operating
8000 unit features an Operator Control Panel
unit
operations/status.
8000 is compatible with most operating systems and environments that support
RDX
RDX
8000 product
Compatible with all capacities of
frames.
RDX
more
detailed
in one of three user selected modes designed to address a variety of operating
(RDX
8000). The
8000 requires either direct support from the operating system or a compatible backup application
features
TB
of native data storage capacity using standard
GB
per hour data transfer rate in JBOD mode using standard frame.
8000 displays cartridge status via the front panel display
information
via
RDX
data cartridges.
RDX
8000 - the Web based remote management
with the included rack mounting ears. The
GB/sec
network port using
(OCP)
to display status and error
RDX
8000 is also used by the system user to configure the unit
RDX
(OCP)
RDX
cartridges. It may be utilized
RDX
iSCSI
protocol. The
information
data cartridges.
with simple icons and provides.
interface.
iSCSI
RDX
8000 unit is
environments.
as well as a Web
network
8000 connects
protocol.
1.3
RDX
• Forward and backwards compatible with all
• High speed transfer rate for fast backups
• High level of data
• Cartridge includes a fault indicator at the front of the cartridge to inform users when the cartridge is
• Cartridge includes a write protect switch to protect the cartridge from accidental overwrite of user data.
• Cartridge includes venting to enable cooling of the HDD.
• Cartridge includes gripping features for
• Cartridge provides a rear opening for use with a latch to control media removal.
• Cartridge profile is unsymmetrical
cartridge
Superior vibration control insures optimum data transfer speed
Error rate determined by
Ruggedized
materials engineered to protect from data loss due to
features
reliability
cartridge to protect from data loss due to normal user handling of cartridge – Cartridge
RDX
docks
HDD
model in
automation.
(keyed)
cartridge
to prevent incorrect
ESD
insertion.
faulty.
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1.4 Operation modes
The
RDX
8000 is capable of being configured during installation by the user to present up to eight
the
host system (via the
appropri
application
ht
a brief description of each operating mode.
For more information, refer to “5.11.1 Device - Set Operating
1.4.1 Mode 1 —
As
containing one to three generic
the
libr
Note that the
recorded on the
with
Use
unit
1.4.2 Mode 2 —
The
drive
Note that, depending on the host operating system, drive letters may only appear when an
into a RDX
This mode may be used with Windows or Linux operating systems for standard disk operations or with data
management/
ate operating mode can be selected to support the intended application and data management/backup
in use.
tp://www.quantum.com/ServiceandSupport/
RDX
of firmware version 1.2, the unit appears to the host application as an 8 slot library (autoloader, media changer)
available “tape drives”. This mode requires the use of a data management/backup applications which supports a
ary (media changer) containing one to three tape drives.
RDX
RDX
standard
of this mode requires the user to pre-format the standard
identifies the current cartridge format via the
RDX
letter.
RDX
RDX
8000 unit appears to the host operating system as 8 individual
8000 slot. Removal of media via cartridge eject may
backup application designed to operate with individual
iSCSI
Initiator) as one of three different configurations of
Please see
8000 Tape Library:
8000 unit is emulating the
cartridge.
docks.
8000
the online
LTO
tape drive(s). The application controls which cartridge is “inserted” into one of
RDX
cartridges which are recorded in this mode are not write/read interchangeable
JBOD
(default setting):
RDX
RDX
based storage
8000
software-compatibility
CompatibilityGuides/Index.aspx for additional
Mode
” on page 42.
LTO
tape format to the host application including the actual file
RDX
media to the tape format mode. The
OCP
and
RDX
8000 interfaces.
cause
matrix
RDX
cartridge drives, each with their own
the drive letter to disappear.
RDX
storage units in a grouped
RDX
cartridges to
devices.
information.
RDX
RDX
cartridge is inserted
configuration.
Below is
The
format
8000
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2. Front
Number
Description
1 AC
power button - Soft power switch with
LED
button indication (2 colors) and power icon graphic.
2 Operator Control Panel
(OCP)
- 64x128 graphics display with
RGB
back
light.
3 OCP
Navigation Button - display mode selector switch - used to play/pause
information
on the
4 USB
2.0 service port - used in future
implementation
for special maintenance and configuration
5 Cartridge eject button (8
places)
- soft eject button with
LED
through button indication (2 colors) -
6 Cartridge identification label (on
RDX
media)- May be used to identify individual cartridges
8 Cartridge indicator -
RDX
cartridge fault indication LED.
9 RDX
cartridge slot (8
places) - RDX
dock location that
accepts
any type of
RDX
standard media.
The front panel of the
protection from entry of
cartridge
may be cleaned with a water dampened lint free
panel
is inserted, protect the unit from
RDX
8000 is constructed of durable plastic and is designed to provide both visual appeal and
dust/dirt.
The eight spring-loaded cartridge bay doors prevent entry of dust when no
ESD,
and control the cooling airflow through the device. The bezel surface
cloth.
2.1 Front panel
Figure 1 — Front panel
oper
ator
layout
display. Also used to locally acknowledge/clear error messages.
functions.
used to eject individual
7
Table 1 — Front panel
Emergency
or
off
eject port (8
in error
conditions.
RDX
cartridges (when allowed by application).
places)
- used to manually eject individual cartridges when unit power is
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2.2
Blinking
Unit
Unit is in the process of becoming ready for
LED
State
Status
Description
Off No
power
No
AC
Power is present at the
RDX
8000 rear
Steady
amber
Standby
Unit is in standby,
AC
power is present.
Steady
amber
Standby
Unit has detected a fault
condition.
LED
Behavior
2.2.1 Power
LED
State
button
Off
green
Steady
Blinking
amber
Steady
2.2.2 Cartridge eject
Blinking green Unit
Steady
Blinking
Status
Description
No
power
starting
No
AC
Power is present at the
connector.
operation.
green Power on Unit is ready for
amber
button
Unit
shutting
down
Standby Unit is in standby,
Unit is in the process of shutting
connector.
starting
Unit is in the process of becoming ready for
operation.
green Power on Unit is ready for
amber
Unit shutting
down
Unit is in the process of shutting
operation.
AC
power is present.
operation.
RDX
8000 rear
down.
down.
2.2.3 Cartridge indicator
LED
State
Off
No
Blinking green Unit
Steady
green Power on Unit is ejecting the
Blinking
amber
Unit shutting
Status
Description
power
down
No cartridge
starting
Cartridge is inserted and the
inserted
RDX is
properly.
cartridge.
Prevent media removal set, host is
cartridge.
operating
accessing
the
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3. Rear
Number
Description
1 IEC
Power connector --
AC
Power connection
3 Product identification label
Hard reset port -
Reset
system
defaults
6 Gigabit Ethernet port 2
7 Gigabit Ethernet port 1
8 Removable
back plate (for future
options)
The rear panel of the
fan.
panel
RDX
8000 provides
access
to the power connector, Ethernet ports, power supply and cooling
3.1 Rear panel
Rear
Figure 2 —
2
4
5
panel
Power supply CRU
For replacement
For more
Cooling
For replacement
layout
information
Fan
CRU
see
see
section
see
section
section
CRU
replacement, Power supply
Save/Restore
CRU
replacement, Cooling
configuration
fan
Table 2 —
Rear
panel
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3.2 Ethernet port
Number
Description
Link/Activity LED:
Figure 3 — Ethernet
1
2
Table 3 — Ethernet
port
Blinking – indicates a link is established. Off – indicates no link
is established
Speed
LED:
Amber on – indicates a Gigabit connection (1000 Mbps). Green
on – indicates a 100-Mbps connection.
Off – indicates a 10-Mbps connection.
port
LED
behavior
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4. Product
Criteria
Definition
Mounting
Horizontal only-either sitting on a table top or mounted in a 19”
Rack
requirements
Standard
EIA
rack 2U space
Power source
100-240
VAC
input voltage
Air
quality
Place
the
RDX
8000 in an area with minimal sources of
particulate
Humidity
installation
4.1 General installation considerations
This section provides instructions for installing the
4.1.1 Selecting a location
Select
a location that meets the following
criteria:
RDX
8000.
orientation
Room
temperature
Operating
Non-operating
Operating
Non-operating
For further
information,
equip
ment rack via the included rack mount ears. The
weighs 15.7 lbs (7.1 kg) when fully populated with cartridges and
on
must be placed
+10° – +40°
- 30° – +60°
50-60 Hz line frequency
1.2-0.6 A
Locate the
The
must
generation.
Avoid locating the unit in areas near frequently used doors and
walk
20 – 80 % non-condensing
20 – 90 % non-condensing
see
section “1.1
RDX
AC
power cord is the
be easily
Excessive
- ways,
smoke-filled rooms, or areas where it may easily be
Physical
or mounted in a system capable of supporting
C,
gradient
C,
gradient
8000 within 6 ft. of an
accessible
10°C/hour
20°C/hour
RDX
at all
dust and debris can damage the system.
specification” on page 75.
AC
8000 main
times.
outlet.
AC
disconnect device and
RDX
8000
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4.1.2 Installation precautions
CAUTION
NOTICE
• Do not expose the unit to
moisture.
NOTICE
NOTICE
Do not place the unit on either end or sides as this may dam age the
unit.
Select
a location that meets the following
criteria:
Static sensitive
Risk
of damage to devices
• A discharge of static electricity damages static-sensitive
circuitry.
• Proper packaging and grounding techniques are
•
prevent
Use
damage.
the unit on a firm level surface free from
• Do not place anything on top of the
unit
4.1.3 Unpacking the
Before unpacking the unit, clear a work surface to unpack the
unit is to be rack mounted an open rack location at least 2U
Make sure that the intended operating location provides
accessible AC
an
power outlet within 6 ft. of the
unit.
access
If the temperature in the room where the unit will be installed varies by 15º
(30º F)
the
shipping
from
the room where the unit was stored, allow the unit to acclimate to
surrounding
container.
environment for at least 12 hours before unpacking it from the
RDX
spaces
8000.
Select
in vertical
devices
necessary
vibr
ation.
unit.
either a table top location or if the
height.
or micro
precautions to
to the network connection(s) which will be used and
C
Unpacking the
RDX
8000:
1. Before opening and removing the
notice any damage, report it to the shipping company
RDX
2. Open the
3. Carefully remove the
Remove
4.
5. Open the
6. Lift the
Save
7.
RDX
the packaging materials for future use.
8000 over pack box.
accessory
the inner box containing the
RDX
8000 box.
8000 out of the carton and remove the bag from the
RDX
8000 from the box, inspect the container for shipping damage. If you
immediately.
tray and shipping materials from the top of the over pack box.
RDX
8000.
unit.
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Identifying the product components
Confirm that you received the following
configuration):
user
accessories
• Power cord (region dependent)
• Printed Quick Start Guide
RDX
•
cartridges
Confirm that you received the following in the
RDX
8000
unit
•
•
Rack
mounting ears with included mounting
• Torx driver for installing rack mounting ears
Required additional equipment for a
successful
• Ethernet cable
RDX
•
cartridges (if not ordered with
unit)
• Application software (depending upon usage)
in the over pack box (some items optional depending upon the
RDX
8000 box:
hardware
installation:
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4.2 Installing in a rack
NOTICE
First read Section “14” on page 14. If
the unit will not
be rack-mounted, skip to
Required tools:
• #3 Phillips screwdriver
Rack
mounting the
1. Determine the location in the rack for the unit to be
Use
2.
3. Install the rack ears of the unit using
a pencil to mark the location on each vertical rail in the rack.
mount kit.
RDX
8000:
“4.3 Installing cables and connections” on page 17.
T10
Torx screwdriver to tighten the Torx
installed.
screws
included in the rack
Figure 4 — Installing the rack ears
4. Locate and install appropriate clip nuts into rack
Secure
5.
screw(s)
Figure 5 — Securing the unit to the rack
the unit to the rack using a #3 Phillips screwdriver or your fingers to tighten the two captive
on each side of the
unit.
r
ails.
thumb
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4.3 Installing cables and connections
DANGER
High voltage
WARNING
Usage
of unapproved power cords
Risk
of electric shock
• Do not remove cover. No user-serviceable parts are inside.
• Refer servicing to qualified service personnel.
Risk
of personal
of damage to devices
Risk
Before connecting a power cord to the
Ensure
•
requirements.
Use
•
The manufacturer disclaims all liability in the event a nonmanufacturer approved power cord is used.
a sufficient conductor amp capacity to avoid overheating the
unit.
injury
unit:
that the power cord meets individual country specific safety
To connect the power cord to the
1. Plug the power cord into the power connector
section
2. Plug the power cord into an appropriate electrical
To connect the network cable:
The connection to the Ethernet network is via an industry stand
see section
1. Insert the Ethernet cable into the Ethernet port #1 of the unit.
2. When the plug is in the full seated position, a positive click should be heard.
Rear
Rear
panel,
panel.
unit:
(AC
connector) on the rear panel of the power supply;
outlet.
RJ45
copper interface on the rear panel of the unit;
see
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4.5 Powering up and powering down the
NOTICE
The
RDX
8000 will always start from standby mode if the last power shutdown of
NOTICE
Do not insert
RDX
cartridges until the preliminary
RDX
8000 configuration
RDX
The
in
Press
power button indicator will change from solid amber to flashing green indicating the unit is in the process of
becoming ready. The
During
progress indication
If the unit was stopped or rebooted
operation mode without the necessity of a power
errors without
After
connection was detected. The
RDX 8000 unit’s IP address for port 1.
and
To power down the unit press and hold the power button for 4 seconds and release. The power indicator will flash
amber indicating the unit is in the process of powering down. Once the unit has completed the power
sequence the power indicator will be solid amber indicating the unit is in Standby Mode.
8000 power button indicator will be solid amber when
Standby mode.
and release the power button on the front panel to power up the
RDX
8000 unit will take approximately 3.5 minutes to complete the power up boot
power
successful
for
up a progress bar will be displayed in the
for
the
remaining start up sequence
the
unit
was performed via a normal shutdown to standby mode (shutdown
initiated by
because
the
additional
completion of the power up
iSCSI
communication.
operator
RDX
intervention.
8000
OCP
Please
the
pressing the power
of an
AC
power
button
sequence,
(Operator Control
take note of this IP address which will be used to
unit
AC
power is present at the unit indicating the unit is
RDX
8000. During the power up process
OCP
after approximately 90 seconds providing boot
oper
ations.
but
ton).
interruption
push. This allows the
the network interface will be available if an active
Panel)
the unit
will also become active and will display the
will
automatically boot backup to
RDX
8000 to recover from power
access
the
shutdown
the
sequence.
network
RDX
8000
Figure 6 — Power up/down the
process is
unit
completed!
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5. Product configur
ation
5.1 Product configuration process
Once the
operational mode. The unit may be configured via the built in
8000 is
The
• Mozilla Firefox
• Internet Explorer
•
RDX
8000 unit has been powered up the unit may be configured to the user’s desired network settings and
RDX
accessed
RDX
8000 is compatible with the following internet browser applications:
Google
over the customer’s local IP network using an internet browser
Chrome
8000 (Remote Management Interface). The
5.2 IP address assignment
RDX
The
IP address as
Note: The network cable must be plugged in before powering on the
Once an IP address is
server by logging into the unit via the
8000 comes configured to communicate over Ethernet port 1 and will search for an
follows:
1. The unit will look for an active network connection. If no connection is found, the
2. When an active network connection is detected, the
DHCP server.
3. If a
4. If after 60 seconds no
DHCP
address for operations. The IP address will appear on the
address. The
server is found it will receive the
DHCP
server is found the unit will use the
assigned
assigned
static IP address will appear on the OCP.
the unit may be reconfigured to a new static IP address or redirected to a
RDX
8000
interface.
assigned
unit.
RDX
8000 will search the user’s local network for a
IP address from the local
System
Information
APIPA
application.
DHCP
screen of the OCP.
protocol to
OCP
will display No Link
server and use this
assign
a static IP
DHCP
RDX
5.3
OCP
The
RDX
the
Operator Control Panel or
• 64 dot high by 128 dot width graphics display with color backlight
• Displays both text and icon based
• Under normal conditions the backlight
• A flashing amber backlight is used to alert the user to error conditions. The errors may be acknowledged and
•
– Operator Control Panel
8000 unit includes an
cleared via a long press of the Display Navigation button push on the unit front panel. The error may also be
cleared by reading the error
OCP
has an automatic sleep mode and will turn off the entire display after 1 minute with no interaction as long
as there are no pending error
LCD
based display located on the right side of the unit’s front bezel – referred to as
OCP.
Highlights of the
information
uses
message
notifications.
in the
OCP
white
System
are:
light
Information
Block in the
RDX
8000.
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5.3.1
OCP
Once the
system
information
Display
RDX
Content
8000 unit completes the power up boot sequence the
screen which identifies the unit’s
iSCSI
QN name, current IP address / status of Ethernet port 1,
OCP
as well as the unit current firmware revision level.
The normal display mode rotates through nine
individual
Information
screens
screen.
indicating slot status. Following slot 8 the rotation is repeated, beginning with the
screens.
The
System
Information
After initial power up the
rotate
through all
screens
will hold on the
by pushing and holding the
System
Information
OCP
Navigation button for three seconds (long push).
screen. The
OCP
The general layout of the Slot Status screen is shown in the figure below:
Cartridge Serial
Number
W
Cartridge
rite
Cartridge
Health
CARTRIDGE
XXXXXXX
S/N:
Cartridge Eject Prevented
OCP
Navigation
Number
Slot
Figure 7 —
OCP S
lot Status
Cartridge
Format
will become active. The
screen is followed by eight
OCP
may be set to automatically
OCP
will display
System
the
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5.3.2
Step to next bay/cartridge
info
Pause
at current screen
Disk standard format on
cartridge
Write to cartridge prevented (Write
Temperature
Number of insertion cycles
Accumulated operational
time
Cartridge status not OK
Slot
Empty
No cartridge
inserted
The
local
table
Group
OCP
OCP
Icons
RDX
8000 makes use of graphic icons to indicate some conditions to the user.
OCP
display and in the Active
System
Graphic in the
RDX
8000. The
below.
Icon
Meaning
Navigation
These
icons are used both on
RDX
8000 icons in use are shown in the
the
Cartridge Format
Cartridge Status
Cartridge Metrics
(RDX
8000)
Cartridge
Status
(OCP
only)
Table 4 — Icon Table
Tape
format on cartridge (tape
emulation)
Protect)
Eject
of cartridge prevented (Prevent
Set)
Cartridge status OK
OCP
RDX
Navigation
8000
OCP
5.3.3
The
stepping through
supports the viewing option of pausing the display at any individual screen and manually
screens.
The
• To pause the (currently cycling) display press and hold the
OCP
• The
• To step the
press) the
will change to
OCP
display to the next screen (when the
OCP
Navigation button. You
you reach the desired screen.
• To resume the normal
three
seconds.
the
pause icon.
The
OCP
• When in display rotation the
unless there is a pending error condition. Any pending error will
text
message
in display with a flashing amber backlight.
• If there is a current error the error
Navigation button. Errors may also be cleared remotely in the
• Multiple errors will queue so it may be
Each
errors.
push will update any pending error
OCP
navigation operates as
Pause
mode indicated by the
follows:
OCP
OCP
OCP
Navigation button for approximately 3 seconds.
Navigation icon changing to the step icon.
is in pause mode) press and release (short
may repeat this operation to step through the
OCP
automatic cycling press and hold the
OCP
Navigation button for approximately
Navigation will resume the auto rotation mode indicated by the
RDX
8000
OCP
message
necessary
automatically
may be acknowledged/cleared by pushing and releasing the OCP
to push the
message
cycles
through the nine
cause
a local alerting condition, indicated by a
RDX
8000
interface.
OCP
Navigation button multiple times to clear
to indicate the condition which triggered the
OCP
screen rotation
OCP
information
button
until
icon changing to
display screens
error.
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RDX 8000
5.4
1. Open Microsoft
iSCSI
Initiator.
3.
Type
the current IP address (for
DNS
or static IP
4. The IQN(s)
for the
RDX
8000 unit should be shown
iSCSI
The
RDX
the
RDX
JBOD
mode:
RDX
The
unit
iqn with a ”-x” appended at the end, where “x” is the slot
Tape Library Mode:
RDX
The
presented as a Media Changer and one to three
5.4.1 General Set up of the
The following procedure is used to set up the
Connection
8000
uses
the
iSCSI
protocol to communicate data with the host system. Depending on the operating mode,
8000 will present itself as one or more
8000 will present each of the eight slots as a separate
8000 will present itself as a single
iSCSI
Initiator
iSCSI
iSCSI
target. When an
LTO
RDX
2. On the “Discovery” tab and under “Target Portals”
identities:
tape drives, depending on the
8000 as an
click “Add”.
iSCSI
number
iSCSI
iSCSI
Target.
target. The target iqn’s will have the format of
connection is completed, the
configuration.
RDX
8000 will be
5. Highlight the
6. Depending upon which version of
7. The
8. The
address) or
in the system
the
RDX
under
you may need to either click “Log On” or “Connect
RDX
C
ONNECTED.
RDX
the
DNS
name (displayed as “Host name”
information
8000 unit then click “OK”.
available
8000 IQN should now change to
8000 is now connected via iSCSI.
tar
gets.
RDX
8000 IQN by clicking on
block of the
MS
RDX
8000) of
it.
Initiator in use
”.
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RDX 8000
9. If the
System
Mode is
Tape
Library:
In
Device
as a Media Changer and a tape
10. If the
In Disk Management 8
be
identi
Manager. The
System
Mode is JBOD:
RDX
8000 will be identified
drive.
Removable
Media drives will
fied. Depending on the host operating
system, 8 drives may be visible in Windows Explorer.
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RDX 8000
Linux CentOS:
Use the following commands to install the iSCSI Initiator and Connect and Disconnect the RDX 8000 as an iSCSI
Target in Linux operating systems:
To Connect:
1. Install Open-iSCSI initiator by entering the following command:
# yum install iscsi-initiator-utils
For Ubuntu and Debian operating systems, enter the following command:
$ sudo apt-get install open-iscsi
2. Discover iSCSI Targets using the following command, replacing the variable IP address with the actual IP
address for your RDX 8000:
# iscsiadm -m discovery -t sendtargets [or st]-p ip address
For example:
# iscsiadm –m discovery –t st –p 192.168.64.103
The results will depend on the configured mode of the RDX 8000:
- JBOD – Eight iSCSI targets
- Tape Library mode – one iSCSI target.
3. Connect to the selected iSCSI target(s):
To connect to all targets:
# iscsiadm -m node -L all
To connect to an individual target, enter the following command, replacing target IQN name with the iSCSI
qualified name (IQN) of the target and replacing ip address with the RDX A8 IP Address:
# iscsiadm -m node -T target IQN name -p ip address --login
For example :
# iscsiadm –m node –T iqn.2011-05.com.quantum:RDX8000-0000BD-1 –p
192.168.646.103 --login
Once the target is connected, the Linux host can use the iSCSI disks as a normal disk. It appears under
/dev/sdx devices and can be formatted and mounted like a normal disk.
To Disconnect:
1. Use the following command, replacing target IQN name with the iSCSI qualified name (IQN) of the target and
replacing ip address with the RDX 8000 IP Address:
# iscsiadm -m node -T target IQN name -p ip address –-logout
5.5 Cartridge Ejection
The
RDX
8000 is configured to ensure the integrity of the data written to the cartridges. For that reason, the
iSCSI
cartridges are put into the Ejection Protection mode when an
from
user
can
The
while
successfully complete before allowing the ejection of the cartridge. The service is
allows the user
iSCSI
an
The
http://www.quantum.com/ServiceandSup- port/SoftwareandDocumentationDownloads/RDX8000/Index.aspx.
ejecting the cartridges using the front panel eject buttons or the
work
through the operating system to eject the cartridge using the
RDX
8000 does have a Windows based
an
iSCSI
connection is established. This service watches the data transfers and allows the transfer to
to
view specific details of the
connection with the
Eject
Service/Utility can be downloaded from the
RDX
8000.
Eject Service
RDX
cartridges. The service can be installed on each host that creates
RDX
that can be installed to provide front-panel eject
8000 Web site at:
connection is completed. This mode prevents the
Eject
Eject
function in the
function.
packaged
RDX
with an
8000. The user
capability
RDX
utility that
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RDX 8000
To install the service:
RDX
1. Download the
8000 Utility file to a known location on your host.
2. Extract the files from the .zip file using Right-click - Extract from the operating system, or use another
unzip
application. The folder contains applications for both 32bit and 64bit operating systems.
3. Double-click the application that is appropriate for your operating system. The installer begins the service
utility
and
installation process. If an existing version of the utility is found, the user will be prompted that
the previous version will be removed.
4. The Install Wizard will open.
desired/required).
Accept
5. When the installation is complete, the
Task
visible in the
Manager and the
default values and repeatedly click next (unless a customized install is
Eject Service – RDXMon.exe
Services
console in Administrative Tools.
RDX
Utility
RDX
The
RDX
Utility is installed along with the
cartridges in use.
Eject Service
and allows the user to view detailed
RDX
When started, the utility displays all of the
cartridge docks or slots recognized by the Host, indicating is a
cartridge is inserted or not. Double clicking on the drive will display detailed
dock/
as the
slot the cartridge is
in.
– will be installed and running. It will be
information
information
about the cartridge, as well
regarding
the
RDX
Utility
Figure 8 —
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RDX 8000
5.6 Introduction to the
The
RDX
8000 unit
IP address may be viewed in the
out
(#1
Web
“
XXX.XXX.XXX.XXX” where the
zeros so
The overall menu structure of the
User level credentials the menus for
accessible
5.6.1
of 9
browser
172.16.1.43
by
RDX
8000 Flow Chart
uses
the Web based
OCP
screens
application by entering the
the
in continuous rotation). Once the
“X’’s
indicates the actual IP address. The IP address protocol does not require leading
is a valid IP address.
RDX
user.
RDX
8000
RDX
8000 to allow the user to configure and monitor the unit. The
and is displayed between the cartridge monitoring
RDX
8000 IP address is known, browse to the unit with your
RDX
8000 IP address in your browser address bar. You
8000 is shown in the chart below. If logged into the
“CONFIGURE”, “MANAGE”
and
“DIAGNOSTICS”
RDX
pages
for slot 8 and slot 1
may enter
RDX
8000 interface with
will neither be visible nor
8000
Figure 9 —
RDX
8000 Flow Chart
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