Summary of Contents for Exablox OneSystem
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Page 2: Revision Control
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
4.6 - Continuous Data Protection .................. 18 4.7 - Data Deletion ...................... 18 4.8 - Shares and Permissions..................18 4.9 - Active Directory ....................19 4.10 - Drive Management .....................19 Understanding OneBlox Appliance and OneSystem Cloud-based Management Service | Version 0.9 | page... - Page 4 ONTENTS Chapter 5 Common Tasks..............21 5.1 - How do I Manage OneBlox—Creating a OneSystem Account and Login ....22 5.2 - Associating your OneBlox with OneSystem—Pairing Your OneBlox ......24 5.3 - Who has Access to the Information on OneBlox—Adding, Removing, or Editing Users' Ac- cess to Storage28 5.4 - Setting Up Active Directory ...................32...
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Page 5: Chapter 1 Quick Start
If you have any questions or problems, • contact us at support@exablox.com The mechanical disk drives do not need to be from the same manufacturer or have identical capacities. Understanding OneBlox Appliance and OneSystem Cloud-based Management Service | Version 0.9 | page 5... - Page 6 1 : Quick Start User Guide HAPTER Understanding OneBlox Appliance and OneSystem Cloud-based Management Service | Version 0.9 | page 6...
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Page 7: Chapter 2 About This Document
H A P T E R About This Document Audience........................8 Document Contents ....................8 Attention Boxes ......................8 Important Terms ....................... 9 Understanding OneBlox Appliance and OneSystem Cloud-based Management Service | Version 0.9 | page 7... -
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Caution: Equipment damage may result if instructions are not followed properly. Important: Information that should be followed exactly as written. Tip: Helpful information for understanding concepts or performing tasks more easily. Task: Set of steps. Understanding OneBlox Appliance and OneSystem Cloud-based Management Service | Version 0.9 | page 8... -
Page 9: Important Terms
Individual(s) with access to the network and consequently access to the public share on OneBlox. The individual(s) can also be given different permissions and privileges to access additional shares on OneBlox. Understanding OneBlox Appliance and OneSystem Cloud-based Management Service | Version 0.9 | page 9... - Page 10 2 : About This Document User Guide HAPTER Understanding OneBlox Appliance and OneSystem Cloud-based Management Service | Version 0.9 | page 10...
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Page 11: Chapter 3 Specfications
H A P T E R Specfications OneBlox Appliance Dimensions ................. 12 OneBlox Appliance Specifications ................13 Understanding OneBlox Appliance and OneSystem Cloud-based Management Service | Version 0.9 | page 11... -
Page 12: Oneblox Appliance Dimensions
3.1 - OneBlox Appliance Dimensions Figure 3-1: OneBlox Appliance Dimensions 14.94 LED Lights 18.75 Front 3.71 LCD Screen All measurements in inches Rear Ethernet Ports Power Understanding OneBlox Appliance and OneSystem Cloud-based Management Service | Version 0.9 | page 12... -
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Onboard GbE Ports Onboard USB Ports LCD Screen 3" TFT LED Lights 3 lights on front panel for system status (left, middle, and right), 8 drive status lights Understanding OneBlox Appliance and OneSystem Cloud-based Management Service | Version 0.9 | page 13... - Page 14 3 : Specfications User Guide HAPTER Understanding OneBlox Appliance and OneSystem Cloud-based Management Service | Version 0.9 | page 14...
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Page 15: Chapter 4 Concepts
Storage Management....................16 Security ........................17 Storage Capacity ..................... 18 Continuous Data Protection ..................18 Data Deletion ......................18 Shares and Permissions.................... 18 Active Directory ....................... 19 Understanding OneBlox Appliance and OneSystem Cloud-based Management Service | Version 0.9 | page 15... -
Page 16: Overview
(read only vs. read/write) to different shares on the network. Administrators can add/remove shares, groups and/or users through their OneSystem account. If companies are using Microsoft Active Directory, OneSystem can be integrated with Active Directory and utilize the existing access control permission a company is using. -
Page 17: How To Increase The Storage Capacity
All data stored in OneBlox is encrypted with an AES 256 encryption algorithm. This is not a tunable feature and enabled by default. All drives in all nodes in all rings are encrypted. Understanding OneBlox Appliance and OneSystem Cloud-based Management Service | Version 0.9 | page 17... -
Page 18: Storage Capacity
Shares are a way to access information stored on OneBlox over the network. When OneBlox is initially installed, a Public share is automatically available on the network (the default share name Understanding OneBlox Appliance and OneSystem Cloud-based Management Service | Version 0.9 | page 18... -
Page 19: Active Directory
OneBlox appliance-which can be found on the LCD) and provides read/write access to OneBlox for all users on the network. Additional shares can be created through OneSystem and shares can have different access permissions associated with each share. - Page 20 4 : Concepts User Guide HAPTER Understanding OneBlox Appliance and OneSystem Cloud-based Management Service | Version 0.9 | page 20...
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Page 21: Chapter 5 Common Tasks
How do I Limit what Storage Shares Users have Access to—Adding Shares....36 Viewing Snapshots....................37 How do I Add and Replace Storage—Installing and Removing Drives ......38 Understanding OneBlox Appliance and OneSystem Cloud-based Management Service | Version 0.9 | page 21... -
Page 22: How Do I Manage Oneblox-Creating A Onesystem Account And Login
HAPTER 5.1 - How do I Manage OneBlox—Creating a OneSystem Account and Login Once you create (register) a OneSystem account, you will then be able to login to OneSystem and manage the OneBlox rings in your environment. • “To create a OneSystem account” on page 22 •... - Page 23 User Guide HAPTER Check your email to see the confirmation email sent from OneSystem to you. The email will come from onesystem@exablox.com. If you do not see the email in your inbox after five minutes, check your spam folder/filter. Adding onesystem@exablox.com to your address book will help ensure future emails are delivered.
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Page 24: Associating Your Oneblox With Onesystem-Pairing Your Oneblox
Ensure OneBlox is turned on and has internet connectivity. Look for the internet icon in the upper right corner of the LCD. Login to OneSystem (https://onesystem.exablox.com) with your username and password. Understanding OneBlox Appliance and OneSystem Cloud-based Management Service | Version 0.9 | page 24... - Page 25 5 : Common Tasks User Guide HAPTER Click Get Started, and verify that you have an internet connection. Click Discover Rings. Understanding OneBlox Appliance and OneSystem Cloud-based Management Service | Version 0.9 | page 25...
- Page 26 (this is a one-time activity), then click Register. If Onesystem is unable to find your Oneblox node, you may need to enter the external IP address of the Oneblox in order to pair the OneBlox. You can find the external IP address of the OneBlox at the top of the LCD screen on the OneBlox node.
- Page 27 There will be information inside the ring indicating total capacity, used capacity, and free capacity. This is also the main page where alarms will be displayed below the ring(s). Understanding OneBlox Appliance and OneSystem Cloud-based Management Service | Version 0.9 | page 27...
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Page 28: Who Has Access To The Information On Oneblox-Adding, Removing, Or Editing Users' Access To Storage
5.3 - Who has Access to the Information on OneBlox—Adding, Removing, or Editing Users' Access to Storage Users must have an account created in OneSystem by a user with Admin permissions before they can access shares on the network with 'restricted' or 'registered user' access permissions. - Page 29 Users can be added to groups at any time. Users can be added to more than one group. NOTE: Assign the user Share Access. In the "Share Access" area, type or select the shares the user will have access to. Understanding OneBlox Appliance and OneSystem Cloud-based Management Service | Version 0.9 | page 29...
- Page 30 Click Save. The user will get a confirmation email from OneSystem. The user will need to click on the confirmation link in the email to activate the account. In so doing, the user will be directed to https://onesystem.exablox.com...
- Page 31 Select the user to edit from the list of users on the left-hand panel, then cick on the pencil next to the user's name. Make the necessary changes to the name, group membership, and/or the share access. Click Save to save the changes. Understanding OneBlox Appliance and OneSystem Cloud-based Management Service | Version 0.9 | page 31...
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Page 32: Setting Up Active Directory
• “To add an active directory for users and group permissions” on page 33 • “To edit an existing active directory for users and group permissions” on page 33 Understanding OneBlox Appliance and OneSystem Cloud-based Management Service | Version 0.9 | page 32... - Page 33 Enter the Domain Controller. Enter the Admin user name and password credentials. Click Save. To edit an existing active directory for users and group permissions Login to OneSystem. Understanding OneBlox Appliance and OneSystem Cloud-based Management Service | Version 0.9 | page 33...
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Page 34: How To Give Groups Of Users Access To Oneblox-Adding And Editing Groups (Users)34
• “To edit a group” on page 36 To add a group Login to OneSystem, then click on the Users and Groups tab on the left-hand panel. Understanding OneBlox Appliance and OneSystem Cloud-based Management Service | Version 0.9 | page 34... - Page 35 Enter the name of the group. Add a Group Member(s) to the group. Add what Share Access the group has access to, and the appropriate read or read/write permission. Click Save. Understanding OneBlox Appliance and OneSystem Cloud-based Management Service | Version 0.9 | page 35...
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Page 36: How Do I Limit What Storage Shares Users Have Access To-Adding Shares
To add a Share Login to OneSystem. Click on the ring to bring up the Ring Overview. Click the Shares tab on the left navigation of the web page. Understanding OneBlox Appliance and OneSystem Cloud-based Management Service | Version 0.9 | page 36... -
Page 37: Viewing Snapshots
• Date — Presents a tree-like hierarchy by date then by time. • Recent — Presents a flat structure of the most recent snapshots, and is sorted by folders. Understanding OneBlox Appliance and OneSystem Cloud-based Management Service | Version 0.9 | page 37... -
Page 38: How Do I Add And Replace Storage-Installing And Removing Drives
There is no external drive carrier, so no tools are necessary before inserting into an NOTE: available drive bay. Open one of the available drive bay doors by gently pulling the latch outwards. Understanding OneBlox Appliance and OneSystem Cloud-based Management Service | Version 0.9 | page 38... -
Page 39: Removing Drives
The new drive will be dynamically discovered by OneBlox and added to the available storage to applications and users. It can be verified in OneSystem within a minute or so. Additionally, the existing data stored on OneBlox will be dynamically redistributed (if necessary), taking the new drive into account, in the background. - Page 40 5 : Common Tasks User Guide HAPTER Understanding OneBlox Appliance and OneSystem Cloud-based Management Service | Version 0.9 | page 40...
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Page 41: Task Index
To edit a user 31 To edit an existing active directory for users and group permissions 33 To login to OneSystem 23 To pair OneBlox 24 To view a Snapshot 38 Understanding OneBlox Appliance and OneSystem Cloud-based Management Service | Version 0.9 | page... - Page 42 User Guide NDEX Understanding OneBlox Appliance and OneSystem Cloud-based Management Service | Version 0.9 | page...
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Page 43: Index
SmashFS-Smart Hashing File System Snapshots 9, 37 Group Space Savings adding Storage Capacity 17, 18 editing useful Storage Management Hardware Retirement Usable Storage Capacity Installing Drives User member Understanding OneBlox Appliance and OneSystem Cloud-based Management Service | Version 0.9 | page... - Page 44 User Guide NDEX Understanding OneBlox Appliance and OneSystem Cloud-based Management Service | Version 0.9 | page...