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  • Page 1 SAS/SATA II NAS System User Manual Revision 1.1 P/N: PW0020000000365...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    SAS / SATA II NAS System Table of Contents Preface ..........................7 FCC Compliance Statement....................8 Before You Begin ......................9 PART I Hardware Components and RAID Subsystem........10 Chapter 1 Introduction.....................11 1.1 Key Features................................12 Technical Specifications............................. 13 1.3 RAID Concepts ..............................16 Array Definition..............................
  • Page 3 SAS / SATA II NAS System Quick Function ..............................47 5.1.1 Quick Create..............................47 RAID Set Functions.............................. 49 5.2.1 Create RAID Set ............................49 5.2.2 Delete RAID Set ............................50 5.2.3 Expand RAID Set............................51 5.2.4 Offline RAID Set............................54 5.2.5 Activate Incomplete RAID Set........................
  • Page 4 SAS / SATA II NAS System Information Menu..............................83 5.6.1 RAID Set Hierarchy ............................. 83 5.6.2 System Information ............................ 84 5.6.3 Hardware Monitor............................85 Chapter 6 System Maintenance ................86 Upgrading the RAID Controller’s Cache Memory .................. 86 6.1.1 Installing Memory Module........................86 Upgrading the RAID Controller’s Firmware ....................
  • Page 5 SAS / SATA II NAS System 8.2.3 SNMP/MRTG ...............................143 Account Manager ..............................144 8.3.1 External Accounts Integration (Joining Windows or NIS Domain)........144 8.3.1.1 Windows Authentication .......................144 8.3.1.2 Sample Steps to Join the NAS to Windows AD Domain: ..........145 8.3.1.3 NIS Authentication...........................147 8.3.1.4 Sample Steps to Join NIS Domain:...................147 8.3.2 Local Account and Group Management ..................148...
  • Page 6 SAS / SATA II NAS System 8.6.2 Configure Backup Plan..........................194 8.6.3 Tape Control..............................199 Log Manager................................200 Event Manager ..............................201 8.8.1 E-mail Setting tab .............................201 8.8.2 Event Setting tab............................202 Chapter 9 File Manager ..................203 Introduction to File Manager........................203 Logon to File Manager ............................205 9.3 Directory and Upload Function........................206 User Access Right and Group Access Right ...................208 Change Password and Logout ........................208...

  • Page 7: Preface

    SAS / SATA II NAS System Preface About this manual his manual provides information regarding the hardware features, installation and configuration of the SAS/SATA II NAS System. This document also describes the use of the storage management software. Information contained in the manual has been reviewed for accuracy, but not for product warranty because of the various environment/OS/settings.

  • Page 8: Fcc Compliance Statement

    SAS / SATA II NAS System FCC Compliance Statement This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in residential installations.

  • Page 9: Before You Begin

    SAS / SATA II NAS System Before You Begin efore going through with this manual, you should read and focus on the following safety guidelines. Information about the NAS system’s packaging and delivery are also included. To provide reasonable protection against any harm on the part of the user and to obtain maximum performance, user is advised to be aware of the following safety guidelines particularly in handling hardware components:...

  • Page 10: Part I Hardware Components And Raid Subsystem

    SAS / SATA II NAS System PART I Hardware Components and RAID Subsystem User Manual...

  • Page 11: Chapter 1 Introduction

    NAS environment. It helps to control the total cost of ownership for data management. The SN-3163S3H-QX is an SAS/SATA II NAS/DAS/iSCSI all in one Subsystem with proNAS 1.1 Operating System. It enhances system availability, and manages complex storage environments easily.

  • Page 12: Key Features

    SAS / SATA II NAS System 1.1 Key Features - Configurable to 19" rack-mountable 3U chassis - Supports up to Sixteen (16) 1" hot - swappable SAS/SATA II hard drives - Supports RAID levels 0, 1, 0+1, 3, 5, 6, 30, 50, 60 and JBOD - Supports NAS, DAS and iSCSI in one system - Supports two Gigabit Ethernet ports for NAS file-sharing application - Supports one SAS port for direct RAID connection to a host system...

  • Page 13: Technical Specifications

    SAS / SATA II NAS System 1.2 Technical Specifications Model Number : SN-3163S3H-QX Hardware Platform Intel Quad Core Xeon 2.0G or above, single / dual Processor Cache memory：2GB DDR2-533 FBDIMM up to 32GB Two Gigabit Ethernet ports (10 Gigabit Ethernet for additional option) Up to Sixteen 1"...
  • Page 14 SAS / SATA II NAS System Connectivity iSCSI target SMB, CIFS over TCP/IP NFS over UDP/IP Cross platform data access Novell Netware support FTP, HTTP file transfer DHCP Internet gateway WINS Server Unit acts as a DHCP server Unit acts as a master browser Share level security File level security User ID security for NFS...

  • Page 15: Power Requirements

    SAS / SATA II NAS System Flash upgradeable unit Supports Microsoft ADS / PDC and Unix NIS accounts import SNMP / MRTG management and notification Fail-free online firmware upgrade Unicode support Multi-node Management GUI CLI management via Telnet or SSH Data Protection proNAS High Availability (option) proBackup Client Backup...

  • Page 16: Raid Concepts

    SAS / SATA II NAS System 1.3 RAID Concepts RAID Fundamentals The basic idea of RAID (Redundant Array of Independent Disks) is to combine multiple inexpensive disk drives into an array of disk drives to obtain performance, capacity and reliability that exceeds that of a single large drive. The array of drives appears to the host computer as a single logical drive.
  • Page 17 SAS / SATA II NAS System Definition of RAID Levels RAID 0 is typically defined as a group of striped disk drives without parity or data redundancy. RAID 0 arrays can be configured with large stripes for multi-user environments or small stripes for single-user systems that access long sequential records. RAID 0 arrays deliver the best data storage efficiency and performance of any array type.
  • Page 18 SAS / SATA II NAS System RAID 3 sector-stripes data across groups of drives, but one drive in the group is dedicated for storing parity information. RAID 3 relies on the embedded ECC in each sector for error detection. In the case of drive failure, data recovery is accomplished by calculating the exclusive OR (XOR) of the information recorded on the remaining drives.
  • Page 19 SAS / SATA II NAS System RAID 6 is similar to RAID 5 in that data protection is achieved by writing parity information to the physical drives in the array. With RAID 6, however, two sets of parity data are used. These two sets are different, and each set occupies a capacity equivalent to that of one of the constituent drives.
  • Page 20 SAS / SATA II NAS System RAID Management The subsystem can implement several different levels of RAID technology. RAID levels supported by the subsystem are shown below. RAID Level Description Min. Drives Block striping is provide, which yields higher performance than with individual drives.

  • Page 21: Array Definition

    SAS / SATA II NAS System 1.4 Array Definition 1.4.1 Raid Set A Raid Set is a group of disk drives containing one or more logical volumes called Volume Sets. It is not possible to have multiple Raid Sets on the same disk drives. A Volume Set must be created either on an existing Raid Set or on a group of available individual disk drives (disk drives that are not yet a part of a Raid Set).

  • Page 22: High Availability

    SAS / SATA II NAS System 1.5 High Availability 1.5.4.1 Creating Hot Spares A hot spare drive is an unused online available drive, which is ready to replace a failed disk drive. In a RAID level 1, 0+1, 3, 5 or 6 Raid Set, any unused online available drive installed but not belonging to a Raid Set can be defined as a hot spare drive.

  • Page 23: Chapter 2 Installation Overview

    SAS / SATA II NAS System Chapter 2 Installation Overview 2.1 Packaging, Shipment and Delivery Before removing the subsystem from the shipping carton, you should visually inspect the physical condition of the shipping carton. Unpack the subsystem and verify that the contents of the shipping carton are all there and in good condition.

  • Page 24: Identifying Parts Of The Nas System

    SAS / SATA II NAS System 2.3 Identifying Parts of the NAS System The illustrations below identify the various parts of the system. Familiarize yourself with the parts and terms as you may encounter them later in the later chapters and sections.
  • Page 25 SAS / SATA II NAS System 5. Smart Function Front Panel The smart LCD panel is an option to configure the RAID subsystem. If you are configuring the subsystem using the LCD panel, press the Select button to login and configure the RAID subsystem.

  • Page 26: Rear View

    SAS / SATA II NAS System 2.3.2 Rear View 1. Power On/Off Switch – Use this switch to power on the NAS system. Note that there is a protective cover. 2. R-Link Port – The system is equipped with one 10/100 Ethernet RJ45 LAN port for remote configuration and monitoring.
  • Page 27 SAS / SATA II NAS System 9. Fan 10. LAN0 and LAN1 Gigabit ports – The NAS system has two Gigabit data ports. LAN0 is also used for configuring the NAS system via proNAS Manager. 11. VGA Port – Use this to connect a VGA monitor. 12.

  • Page 28: Chapter 3 Getting Started With The Nas System

    SAS / SATA II NAS System Chapter 3 Getting Started with the NAS System 3.1 Connecting the NAS to your Network 1. Attach network cable to the R-Link port. Connect the other end to your network hub or switch. Alternatively, you may use the Monitor port and connect the serial cable from the Monitor port to any available COM port of a PC.
  • Page 29 SAS / SATA II NAS System 2. Open the protective cover of the System Power Switch. 3. Press the System Power Switch to power on the NAS. 4. The Power LED on the front Panel will turn green. User Manual...

  • Page 30: Installing Hard Drives

    SAS / SATA II NAS System 3.3 Installing Hard Drives This section describes the physical locations of the hard drives supported by the subsystem and give instructions on installing a hard drive. The subsystem supports hot-swapping allowing you to install or replace a hard drive while the subsystem is running.

  • Page 31: Connecting Sas Jbod Enclosures And/Or Raid With Sas Jbod

    SAS / SATA II NAS System 3.4 Connecting SAS JBOD Enclosures and/or RAID with SAS JBOD 1. To connect JBOD enlosure, use mini SAS cable. Insert one end to the SAS Expansion Port of the NAS, and insert the other end to the SAS In port of the JBOD enclosure (JBOD#1).
  • Page 32 SAS / SATA II NAS System 5. Connect power cords to the AC Power Input Sockets of the JBOD enclosures and RAID enclosure, as applicable. 6. Power on the JBOD enclosures starting from the last enclosure in the chain. And power on the RAID enclosure.

  • Page 33: Chapter 4 Raid Configuration Utility Options

    SAS / SATA II NAS System Chapter 4 RAID Configuration Utility Options Configuration Methods There are f o u r methods of configuring the RAID controller: a. VT100 terminal connected through the serial Monitor port b. Front panel touch-control buttons c.
  • Page 34 SAS / SATA II NAS System 4. The default setting of the monitor port is 115200 baud rate, 8 data bit, non-parity, 1 stop bit and no flow control. 5. Click disconnect button. User Manual...
  • Page 35 SAS / SATA II NAS System 6. Open the File menu, and then open Properties . 7. Open the Settings Tab. 8. Configure the settings as follows: “ Function, arrow and ctrl keys act as”: Terminal Keys “Backspace key sends”: Crtl + H “Emulation”: VT100 “Telnet terminal ID”: VT100 “Back scroll buffer lines”: 500...
  • Page 36 SAS / SATA II NAS System 9. Now, the VT100 is ready to use. After you have finished the VT100 Terminal setup, you may press t h e “X” key (in your Terminal) to link the RAID subsystem and Terminal together. Press “X” key to display the disk array Monitor Utility screen on your VT100 Terminal.
  • Page 37 SAS / SATA II NAS System Main Menu The main menu shows all function that enables the customer to execute actions by clicking on the appropriate link. NOTE: The password option allows user to set or clear the RA ID subsystem’s password protection feature. Once the password has been set, the user can only monitor and configure the RAID subsystem by providing the correct password.
  • Page 38 SAS / SATA II NAS System VT100 terminal configuration Utility Main Menu Options Select an option and the related information or submenu items display beneath it. The submenus for each item are shown in Section 4.2.1. The configuration utility main menu options are: Option Description...

  • Page 39: Configuration Through The Lcd Panel

    SAS / SATA II NAS System 4.2 Configuration through the LCD Panel All configurations can be performed through the LCD Display front panel function keys, except for the “Firmware update”. The LCD provides a system of screens with areas for information, status indication, or menus.

  • Page 40: Menu Diagram

    SAS / SATA II NAS System 4.2.1 Menu Diagram The following menu diagram is a summary of the various configurations and setting functions that can be accessed through terminal. The LCD panel menus also have similar functions except Update Firmware. User Manual...
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  • Page 45: Configuration Through Web Browser-Based Proraid Manager

    SAS / SATA II NAS System 4.3 Configuration through web browser-based proRAID Manager The RAID subsystem can be remotely configured via R-Link port with proRAID Manager, a web browser-based application. The proRAID Manager can be used to manage all available functions of the RAID controller. To configure the RAID subsystem from a remote machine, you need to know its IP Address.
  • Page 46 SAS / SATA II NAS System Main Menu The main menu shows all available function that user can execute by clicking on the appropriate hyperlink. Description Individual Category Quick Function Create a RAID configuration, which consists of all physical disks installed. The Volume Set Capacity, Raid Level, and Stripe Size can be modified during setup.

  • Page 47: Chapter 5 Raid Management

    SAS / SATA II NAS System Chapter 5 RAID Management 5.1 Quick Function 5.1.1 Quick Create The number of physical drives in the RAID subsystem determines the RAID levels that can be implemented with the Raid Set. This feature allows user to create a Raid Set associated with exactly one Volume Set.
  • Page 48 SAS / SATA II NAS System NOTE: For NAS system usage, if the maximum capacity allowed is over 2TB and you want to have a single Volume Set over 2TB, select the “64bit LBA” option. Tick on the Confirm The Operation o p t i o n and click on the Submit button in the Quick Create screen.

  • Page 49: Raid Set Functions

    SAS / SATA II NAS System 5.2 RAID Set Functions Use the Raid Set Function and Volume Set Function if you prefer to create customized Raid Sets and Volume Sets. User can manually configure and take full control of the Raid Set settings, but it will take a little longer to setup than the Quick Create configuration.

  • Page 50: Delete Raid Set

    SAS / SATA II NAS System 5.2.2 Delete RAID Set To delete a Raid Set, click on the Delete RAID Set link. A “Select The RAID SET To Delete” screen is displayed showing all Raid Sets existing in the system. Select the Raid Set you want to delete in the Select column.

  • Page 51: Expand Raid Set

    SAS / SATA II NAS System 5.2.3 Expand RAID Set Use this option to expand a Raid Set, when one or more disk drives is/are added to the system. This function is active when at least one drive is available. To expand a Raid Set, click on the Expand RAID Set link.
  • Page 52 SAS / SATA II NAS System Migration occurs when a disk is added to a R aid S et. Migrating status is displayed in the Raid Set status area of the Raid Set information. Migrating status is also displayed in the Volume Set status area of the Volume Set Information for all Volume Sets under the Raid Set which is migrating.
  • Page 53 SAS / SATA II NAS System NOTE: A Raid Set cannot be expanded if it contains a Raid 30/50/60 Volume Set. User Manual...

  • Page 54: Offline Raid Set

    SAS / SATA II NAS System 5.2.4 Offline RAID Set If user wants to offline (and move) a Raid Set while the system is powered on, use the Offline Raid Set function. After completing the function, the HDD state will change to “Offlined”...

  • Page 55: Activate Incomplete Raid Set

    SAS / SATA II NAS System 5.2.5 Activate Incomplete RAID Set When Raid Set State is “Normal”, this means there is no failed disk drive. When does “Incomplete” Raid Set State Happens? If the RAID controller (and the NAS system) is powered off and one disk drive is removed or has failed in power off state, and when the NAS system is powered on, the Raid Set State will change to “Incomplete”.
  • Page 56 SAS / SATA II NAS System When is the “Activate Raid Set” function can be used? In order to access the Volume Set and corresponding data, use the Activate Incomplete RAID Set function to active the Raid Set. After selecting this function, the Raid State will change to “Degraded”...

  • Page 57: Create Hot Spare

    SAS / SATA II NAS System 5.2.6 Create Hot Spare The Create Hot Spare option gives you the ability to define a global hot spare. When you choose the Create Hot Spare option in the Raid Set Function, all unused (n on Raid Set member) disk drives in the subsystem appear. Select the target disk drive by clicking on the appropriate check box.

  • Page 58: Rescue Raid Set

    SAS / SATA II NAS System 5.2.8 Rescue Raid Set If you need to recover a missing Raid Set using the “Rescue Raid Set” function, please contact your vendor’s support engineer for assistance. User Manual...

  • Page 59: Volume Set Function

    SAS / SATA II NAS System 5.3 Volume Set Function Volume Set is seen by the host system as a single logical device. It is organized in a RAID level with one or more physical disks. RAID level refers to the level of data performance and protection of a Volume Set.
  • Page 60 SAS / SATA II NAS System Volume Name: The default Volume Set name will appear as “Volume---VOL#XXX”. You can rename the Volume Set name provided it does not exceed the 16 characters limit. Raid Level: Set the RAID level for the Volume Set. Click the down-arrow in the drop-down list. The available RAID levels for the current Volume Set are displayed.
  • Page 61 SAS / SATA II NAS System Cache Mode: The RAID subsystem supports Write-Through Cache and Write-Back Cache. Write-Through: the RAID controller acknowledges data has been received when it reaches the disk drives. Write-Back: the RAID controller acknowledges data has been received when it reaches the controller’s cache memory.

  • Page 62: Create Raid 30/50/60

    SAS / SATA II NAS System 5.3.2 Create Raid 30/50/60 To create a Raid30/50/60 Volume Set, move the mouse cursor to the main menu and click on the Create Raid30/50/60 link. The Select Multiple RaidSet For Raid30/50/60 screen will show all R aid S ets. Tick on t h e R aid Sets that you want to include in the creation and then click on the Submit button.

  • Page 63: Delete Volume Set

    SAS / SATA II NAS System 5.3.3 Delete Volume Set To delete a Volume S et , select the Volume Set Functions in the main menu and click on the Delete Volume Set link. The Select The Volume Set To Delete screen will show all available Raid Sets.

  • Page 64: Modify Volume Set

    SAS / SATA II NAS System 5.3.4 Modify Volume Set Use this function to modify Volume Set configuration. To modify the attributes of a Volume Set: 1. Click on the Modify Volume Set link. 2. Tick from the list the Volume Set you want to modify. Click on the Submit button. The following screen appears.

  • Page 65: Volume Set Expansion

    SAS / SATA II NAS System 5.3.4.1 Volume Set Expansion Volume Capacity (Logical Volume Concatenation Plus Re-stripe) Use the Expand Raid Set function to expand a Raid Set when a disk is added to your subsystem. (Refer to Section 5.2.3) The expanded capacity can be used to enlarge the Volume Set size or create another Volume Set.

  • Page 66: Volume Set Migration

    SAS / SATA II NAS System 5.3.4.2 Volume Set Migration Migration occurs when a Volume Set migrates from one RAID level to another, a Volume Set stripe size changes, or when a disk is added to a Raid Set. Migrating status is displayed in the Volume S e t status area of the RaidSet Hierarchy screen during migration.

  • Page 67: Check Volume Set

    SAS / SATA II NAS System 5.3.5 Check Volume Set Use this function to perform Volume Set consistency check, which verifies the correctness of redundant data (data blocks and parity blocks) in a Volume Set. This basically means computing the parity from the data blocks and comparing the results to the contents of the parity blocks, or computing the data from the parity blocks and comparing the results to the contents of the data blocks.
  • Page 68 SAS / SATA II NAS System 3. Tick on Confirm The Operation and click on the Submit button. The Checking process will be started. The checking percentage can also be viewed by clicking on RaidSet Hierarchy in the Information menu. User Manual...

  • Page 69: Schedule Volume Check

    SAS / SATA II NAS System 5.3.6 Schedule Volume Check To perform Check Volume Set by schedule, follow these steps: 1. Click on the Schedule Volume Check link. 2. Select the desired schedule that you wish the Check Volume Set function to run. Tick on Confirm The Operation and click on the Submit button.

  • Page 70: Stop Volume Check

    SAS / SATA II NAS System 5.3.7 Stop Volume Check Use this option to stop current running Check Volume Set process. 5.4 Physical Drive Choose this option from the Main Menu to select a disk drive and to perform the functions listed below.

  • Page 71: Modify A Pass-Through Disk

    SAS / SATA II NAS System 5.4.2 Modify a Pass-Through Disk Use this option to modify the attribute of a Pass-Through Disk. User can modify the Cache Mode, Tagged Command Queuing, and SAS Port/LUN Base/LUN on an existing Pass-Through Disk. To modify the Pass-Through drive attribute from the Pass-Through drive pool, click on the Modify a Pass-Through Disk link.

  • Page 72: Identify Enclosure

    SAS / SATA II NAS System 5.4.4 Identify Enclosure To identify an Enclosure, move the mouse cursor and click on Identify Enclosure link. The Select The Enclosure For Identification screen appears. Tick on the enclosure from the list of enclosures, then click on the Submit button to identify the selected enclosure.

  • Page 73: Identify Selected Drive

    SAS / SATA II NAS System 5.4.5 Identify Selected Drive Use this option to physically locate a selected drive to prevent removing the wrong drive. When a disk drive is selected using the Identify Drive function, the Status LED of the selected disk drive will be blinking.

  • Page 74: System Controls

    SAS / SATA II NAS System 5.5 System Controls 5.5.1 System Configuration To set the RAID su bsystem system configuration options, c lick th e S ys tem Co nfi gu ra tio n link u nder the S yste m Con trols menu. The System Configurations screen will be shown.
  • Page 75 SAS / SATA II NAS System HDD Read Ahead Cache: This option allows the users to disable the cache of the HDDs on the RAID subsystem. In some HDD models, disabling the cache in the HDD is necessary to prove the RAID subsystem functions correctly. Volume Data Read Ahead: This option allows the users to set th e Volume Data Read Ahead function.

  • Page 76: Ethernet Configuration

    SAS / SATA II NAS System 5.5.2 EtherNet Configuration To set the Ethernet configuration, click the EtherNet Configuration link under the System Controls menu. The RAID subsystem EtherNet Configuration screen will be shown. Set the desired configuration. Once done, tick on the Confirm The Operation and click the Submit button to save the settings.

  • Page 77: Alert By Mail Configuration

    SAS / SATA II NAS System 5.5.3 Alert By Mail Configuration To set the Event Notification function, click on the Alert By Mail Configuration link under the System Controls menu. The RAID subsystem Event Notification configuration screen will be shown. Set up the desired function and option. When an abnormal condition occurs, an error message will be emailed to the email recipient(s) that a problem has occurred.

  • Page 78: Snmp Configuration

    SAS / SATA II NAS System 5.5.4 SNMP Configuration The SNMP gives users independence from the proprietary network management schemes of some manufacturers and SNMP is supported by many WAN and LAN manufacturers enabling true LAN/ WAN management integration. To set the SNMP function, move the cursor to the main menu and click on the SNMP Configuration link.

  • Page 79: Ntp Configuration

    SAS / SATA II NAS System 5.5.5 NTP Configuration NTP stands for Network Time Protocol. It is an Internet protocol used to synchronize the clocks of computers to some time reference. Type the NTP Server IP Address to enable the RAID subsystem to synchronize with it. To set the NTP function, move the cursor to the main menu and click on the NTP Configuration link.

  • Page 80: View Events / Mute Beeper

    SAS / SATA II NAS System 5.5.6 View Events / Mute Beeper To view the RAID subsystem’s event log information, move the mouse cursor to the System Controls menu and click on the View Events/Mute Beeper link. The Raid Subsystem’s System Events Information screen appears. The System Events Information screen will show: Time, Device, Event type, Elapse Time and Errors.

  • Page 81: Generate Test Event

    SAS / SATA II NAS System 5.5.7 Generate Test Event If you want to generate test events, move the cursor bar to the main menu and click on the Generate Test Event Link. Tick on the Confirm The Operation and click on the Submit button.

  • Page 82: Modify Password

    SAS / SATA II NAS System 5.5.9 Modify Password To change or disable the RAID subsystem’s admin password, click on the Modify Password link under the System Controls menu. The Modify System Password screen appears. The factory-default admin password is set to 00000000. Once the password has been set, the user or administrator can only monitor and configure the RAID subsystem by providing the correct password.

  • Page 83: Information Menu

    SAS / SATA II NAS System 5.6 Information Menu 5.6.1 RAID Set Hierarchy Use this feature to view the RAID subsystem’s existing Raid Set(s), Volume Set(s) and disk drive(s) configuration and information. Select the RAID Set Hierarchy link from the Information menu to display the Raid Set Hierarchy screen.

  • Page 84: System Information

    SAS / SATA II NAS System 5.6.2 System Information To view the RAID subsystem’s controller information, click the System Information link from the Information menu. The Raid Subsystem Information screen appears. The Controller Name, Firmware Version, Serial Number, Main Processor, CPU Data/Instruction Cache size, System Memory size/speed, Current IP Address, SAS Address, Target Mode SAS Chip, Device Mode SAS Chip, SAS Expander Chip, Host Port Link Status, and JBOD Port Link Status appear in this screen.

  • Page 85: Hardware Monitor

    SAS / SATA II NAS System 5.6.3 Hardware Monitor To view the RAID subsystem’s hardware information, click the Hardware Monitor link from the Information menu. The Hardware Monitor Information screen appears. The Hardware Monitor Information provides the temperature, fan speed (chassis fan) and voltage levels of the RAID subsystem.

  • Page 86: Chapter 6 System Maintenance

    SAS / SATA II NAS System Chapter 6 System Maintenance RAID Subsystem 6.1 Upgrading the RAID Controller’s Cache Memory The RAID controller is equipped with one DDRII SDRAM socket. By default, the RAID controller comes with 512MB of memory that is expandable to a maximum of 4GB. The expansion memory module can be purchased from your dealer.

  • Page 87: Upgrading The Raid Controller's Firmware

    SAS / SATA II NAS System 6.2 Upgrading the RAID Controller’s Firmware Upgrading Firmware Using Flash Programming Utility Since the RAID subsystem’s controller features flash firmware, it is not necessary to change the hardware flash chip in order to upgrade the controller firmware. User can simply re-program the old firmware through the RS-232 port.
  • Page 88 SAS / SATA II NAS System Upgrading Firmware Through ANSI/VT-100 Terminal Emulation Get the new version firmware for your RAID subsystem controller. For Example, download the bin file from your vendor’s web site into the local directory. NOTE: When there is new boot ROM firmware that needs to be upgraded, upgrade first the boot ROM firmware.
  • Page 89 SAS / SATA II NAS System 5. Click Browse. Look in the location where the firmware file was saved. Select the firmware file name “XXXXXXXX.BIN” and click Open. 6. Click Send to send the firmware binary file to the RAID controller. User Manual...
  • Page 90 SAS / SATA II NAS System 7. When the firmware downloading is completed, the confirmation screen appears. Select Yes to start programming the flash ROM. 8. When the Flash programming starts, a message will show “Start Updating Firmware. Please Wait”. 9.
  • Page 91 SAS / SATA II NAS System 10. After the firmware upgrade is complete, a message will show “Firmware Has Been Updated Successfully”. Restarting the RAID controller is required for the new firmware to take effect. User Manual...
  • Page 92 SAS / SATA II NAS System Upgrading Firmware Through Web Browser Get the new version of firmware for your RAID subsystem controller. NOTE: When there is new boot ROM firmware that needs to be upgraded, upgrade first the boot ROM firmware. Then repeat the process (steps 1 to 3) to upgrade the firmware code after which a RAID controller restart will be necessary.
  • Page 93 SAS / SATA II NAS System 5. After the firmware upgrade is complete, a message will show “Firmware Has Been Updated Successfully”. Restarting the RAID controller is required for the new firmware to take effect. User Manual...

  • Page 94: Part Ii Pronas System

    SAS / SATA II NAS System PART II proNAS System User Manual...

  • Page 95: Chapter 7 Introduction

    SAS / SATA II NAS System Chapter 7 Introduction The NAS system comes with “proNAS” NAS management solution and “proBackup” client backup solution as well as proNAS HA solution (optional) to provide the enterprises the most flexible, scalable, securable and manageable NAS environment. Administrator can centralize and easily manage the NAS nodes via Internet/Intranet and enhance greater data availability via proNAS.

  • Page 96: Installation And Configuration Phases

    SAS / SATA II NAS System 7.2 Installation and Configuration Phases The installation and configuration of a proNAS system can be divided into five phases. Phase 1: Set up the Hardware RAID Controller and create Raid Set and Volume Set. Prior to proNAS system configuration, a basic hardware RAID configuration must be setup.

  • Page 97: Basic Setup Instructions In Creating Raid Set And Volume Set

    SAS / SATA II NAS System 7.3 Basic Setup Instructions in Creating Raid Set and Volume Set NOTE: If you already created a Raid Set and Volume Set, you may skip this section. This example creates a single Raid Set using 16 disk drives and a single Volume Set RAID Level 5 with over 2TB capacity.
  • Page 98 SAS / SATA II NAS System c. Select the disk drives to be included in the RAID Set. Tick “Confirm The Operation” and click “Submit” button. The RAID Set will be created. Create Volume Set a. Click Volume Set Functions to expand the menu. b.
  • Page 99 SAS / SATA II NAS System c. The Raid Set Name which you created before is automatically selected. Click “Submit” button. d. Configure the Volume Raid Level you want. To create a single Volume Set with over 2TB capacity, select “64bit LBA” in Greater Two TB Volume Support. e.

  • Page 100: Setting Pronas Ip Address And Connecting To Nas Management Gui

    255.255.0.0 Hostname proNAS Username admin Password proware NAS Default Values 2. To connect to NAS administration page, open Web browser. 3. Enter the following URL in the address bar: http://172.16.0.1 then press Enter. 4. In the page that opens, click “Admin Login” command button to enter the NAS administration page.
  • Page 101 SAS / SATA II NAS System 5. Enter Account as “admin” and password as “proware” and click the Logon command button. Login Screen 6. The proNAS Manager main screen will be displayed showing proNAS, NAS Device Manager, and Event Manager.

  • Page 102: Chapter 8 Pronas Manager

    SAS / SATA II NAS System Chapter 8 proNAS Manager proNAS supports Multi-Node Management. If you have several NAS subsystems connected to the intranet, you can see all these systems when you login to the proNAS system. The IP Address section lists the NAS systems connected to the network. proNAS Multi-Node Technology is based on UDP Multi-Casting technology.

  • Page 103: Volume Manager

    SAS / SATA II NAS System 8.1 Volume Manager The Volume Manager is responsible for disk and volume management. A Volume Group consists of one or more disks that could be individual physical disk(s) or RAID disk(s), which is/are Volume(s) created using proRAID Manager. The default proNAS Volume Group (proNASVG) must be created first by joining at least one “New”...

  • Page 104: Volume Group Management

    SAS / SATA II NAS System 8.1.1 Volume Group Management Volume Group (VG) is created by joining at least one disk, which can be physical disk or RAID disk(s). Logical Volumes are created under the Volume Group. proNASVG is the system default VG. It must be created first in order to use the NAS system.
  • Page 105 SAS / SATA II NAS System 2. Select proNASVG under Volume Manager and click “Join New Disk” button. 3. Select the Disk(s) that will be joined to proNASVG from the list of Available Disk(s). The default Unit Size of proNASVG is 512MB. If needed, the Unit Size can also be changed.
  • Page 106 SAS / SATA II NAS System 5. Another confirmation message will appear. Select “”Yes” to proceed. 6. The process of joining disk to the VG will start. 7. When the process of joining disk to VG is completed, the NAS will reboot to free some used system memory.

  • Page 107: Creating Another Volume Group

    SAS / SATA II NAS System 8.1.1.2 Creating another Volume Group To create another VG, verify from Volume Manager Disk List if there is available free or “Non_Initialized” disk. If there is none, a new Volume Set (RAID disk) must be created first using proRAID Manager.
  • Page 108 SAS / SATA II NAS System 3. A confirmation message will appear. Select “Yes” to proceed. 4. Click “Join New Disk” to continue with creating the new Volume Group. 5. Check the disk(s) to be joined to the VG. Click “OK” when done. 6.
  • Page 109 SAS / SATA II NAS System 7. A process window will appear. 8. When the process of joining disk to the new VG is completed, the newly created VG will be shown. NOTE: The new VG has no default Logical Volumes. Admin can create new Logical Volumes.

  • Page 110: Reset And Remove Volume Group

    SAS / SATA II NAS System 8.1.1.3 Reset and Remove Volume Group If you choose to reset the Volume Group, all the data will be erased. Use the “Reset Volume Group” function only when necessary, and when the data from the VG have been backed up or you do not want to keep the data.
  • Page 111 SAS / SATA II NAS System 4. Select “Yes” from the confirmation message. 5. Verify from Volume Group List in Volume Manager that the VG has been removed. NOTE: The system default Volume Group “proNASVG” cannot be deleted or reset. User Manual...

  • Page 112: Logical Volume Configuration

    SAS / SATA II NAS System 8.1.2 Logical Volume Configuration 8.1.2.1 Create new Logical Volume To create a new Logical Volume, follow these steps: 1. Double-click on a VG name. Click “Create New Volume” button. 2. The LV Configuration tab will be displayed. Enter the Logical Volume name and the volume size (in MB).
  • Page 113 SAS / SATA II NAS System 3. Select “Yes” from the confirmation message to create the LV. 4. A process window will be shown. 5. The new Logical Volume will be shown. User Manual...

  • Page 114: Extending Logical Volume Size

    SAS / SATA II NAS System 8.1.2.2 Extending Logical Volume Size When the Logical Volume free space gets smaller and smaller, the Logical Volume size can be extended to allow more space for storing data. To extend the LV size, follow these steps: 1.
  • Page 115 SAS / SATA II NAS System 4. Verify the new LV size. User Manual...

  • Page 116: Volume Snapshot

    SAS / SATA II NAS System 8.1.3 Volume Snapshot Snapshots are point-in-time copies of a logical volume. This allows the system administrator to create a new block device which presents an exact copy of a logical volume, frozen at some point in time. As changes are made to the original volume, the snapshot remains the same and looks exactly like the original at the time the snapshot was created.

  • Page 117: Create Snapshots Manually

    SAS / SATA II NAS System 8.1.3.1 Create Snapshots Manually To manually create snapshots: 1. Select the Logical Volume, go to Snapshot tab and click “Create Snapshot”. 2. A confirmation message will appear. Select “Yes”. 3. The Snapshot configuration window will be displayed. A system-created Snapshot name is automatically created.
  • Page 118 SAS / SATA II NAS System Snapshot Options: Snapshot Name: The default snapshot name is created by appending the date and time to the volume name. You can modify the snapshot name but the prefix volume name will still remain. Size (MB): This indicates the size of the snapshot volume that will be created.

  • Page 119: Create Snapshots Based From Schedule

    SAS / SATA II NAS System 8.1.3.2 Create Snapshots Based from Schedule To create scheduled snapshots: 1. Select the Logical Volume, go to Snapshot tab and click “Edit”. 2. Edit the following snapshot options listed below then click “Save” when done. User Manual...
  • Page 120 SAS / SATA II NAS System Snapshot Options: Snapshot Numbers: Specifies the total number of snapshots that will be created. Snap Ratio (%): This is the ratio in percentage between the snapshot volume and the volume of origin. This indicates the ratio of the volume size that will be set as the size of the snapshot volume.
  • Page 121 SAS / SATA II NAS System 4. An “Updating Volume Setting” message will be shown. 5. When the snapshot setting of LV has been set, click “Enable Scheduled” to active scheduled snapshot. 6. A clock-like icon will appear on the left side of the LV which means a scheduled snapshot is active.

  • Page 122: Delete Snapshots

    SAS / SATA II NAS System 7. After disabling the schedule, the “Enable Scheduled” button will become available. 8.1.3.3 Delete Snapshots 1. Select the Logical Volume where snapshot will be deleted, then go to Snapshot tab. Click the snapshot that will be deleted then click “Delete Snapshot”. 2.
  • Page 123 SAS / SATA II NAS System 3. A process window will be shown. 4. The deleted snapshot will no longer exist in the Snapshot List. User Manual...

  • Page 124: Volume Replication

    SAS / SATA II NAS System 8.1.4 Volume Replication Replication function enables proNAS to replicate a logical volume from one NAS server (source) to another NAS server (destination). Replication involves intelligent copying and maintaining of exact copy of a volume from a source server to a destination server. The destination volume is always an exact copy of the source volume.

  • Page 125: Replication Configuration

    SAS / SATA II NAS System 8.1.4.1 Replication Configuration To setup Replication between two NAS servers: 1. Admin need to login to the administration page of the two NAS servers. 2. On the primary NAS (source), select the Logical Volume which will be replicated, then click “Create Replication”.
  • Page 126 SAS / SATA II NAS System 3. The Create Replication window will be displayed. Set the options below and click “OK” when done. Replication Options: [Remote] Local - Select the IP address of the local (source) proNAS that will be used for replication.
  • Page 127 SAS / SATA II NAS System [Setting] Port to Bind - A TCP port to bind locally and is used to connect to the remote node. Default is 7788. NOTE: User cannot use ports that already have been used. Available ports are from 7788 to 77xx. Connection Type: proNAS supports two types of data replication protocols: Sync - Synchronous.
  • Page 128 SAS / SATA II NAS System 4. A message box will be displayed. 5. Initialize the Replication by clicking “Initial Replication” button. NOTE: After creating a replication, a similar logical volume will be created on the destination server under the specified VG. At this point, the replication is not yet initialized and no synchronization.
  • Page 129 SAS / SATA II NAS System 7. The volume replication synchronization process will start. 8. After the initial synchronization process is completed, the Status will show “Primary/Secondary Consistent”. User Manual...

  • Page 130: Checking The Status Of Your Replication

    SAS / SATA II NAS System 8.1.4.2 Checking the status of your replication Primary: The source volume. All the writing and reading are done on the primary node. Secondary: The destination volume. The replicated data on the secondary node is used for backup only and is not accessible.

  • Page 131: Extending Logical Volume Under Replication

    SAS / SATA II NAS System 8.1.4.3 Extending logical volume under replication NOTE: Extending the size of a Logical Volume under replication is not allowed. However, there is a work around to extend the LV size. The following are the steps: 1.

  • Page 132: Iscsi

    SAS / SATA II NAS System 8.1.5 iSCSI The iSCSI function in proNAS makes a logical volume become an iSCSI target LUN. Note: You can’t enable iSCSI function in a Logical Volume if Snapshot or Replication exists. To enable iSCSI function, select Volume Manager then click Options tab and tick...
  • Page 133 SAS / SATA II NAS System 2. Click “Edit” and tick the “Enable iSCSI” option. 3. Enter the target name. If you want to enable CHAP authentication, check the “Enable Auth (CHAP)” option and enter the account and password. 4. Click “Save” when done.
  • Page 134 SAS / SATA II NAS System 5. A message box will be displayed. Select “Yes” to continue. 6. A progress box will be displayed. 7. The iSCSI volume is ready. Note that there is an “i” icon on the left of logical volume name to denote that this is an...

  • Page 135: Disable Iscsi In Logical Volume

    SAS / SATA II NAS System 8.1.5.2 Disable iSCSI in Logical Volume To disable iSCSI: 1. Select the logical volume and click the iSCSI tab. 2. Click “Edit” and remove the check mark in “Enable iSCSI” option. Click “Save” when done.

  • Page 136: Restore Iscsi To Ordinary Logical Volume

    SAS / SATA II NAS System 8.1.5.3 Restore iSCSI to Ordinary Logical Volume The iSCSI volume can be restored back to normal logical volume and remove the iSCSI function. The existing data in the logical volume will be deleted; so if there are important data in the logical volume, a backup must be made.
  • Page 137 SAS / SATA II NAS System 4. A process window will show that the volume is being restored back to normal logical volume. 5. The logical volume is restored to normal volume. Note that the “i” icon on the left of logical volume name has been removed.

  • Page 138: Network Manager

    SAS / SATA II NAS System 8.2 Network Manager Using the Network Manager, you can configure the NAS network settings. There are three tabs in Network Manager: Network, Internet Gateway, and SNMP. 8.2.1 Network Setting and Trunking There are two sections in the Network tab, the General Setting section and the Network Adapter section.
  • Page 139 SAS / SATA II NAS System Network Adapter: The Network Adapter section consists of the Adapter List and the Configuration section. The Adapter List is the list of available Ethernet ports in the system. The number of ports might be two or three depending on different models. Adapter List: Lists the available Ethernet adapters.
  • Page 140 SAS / SATA II NAS System To create a trunk adapter: 9. Click on the "Edit" button. Press the “Ctrl” key then at the same time select the adapters that will be included in the network trunking then click on "Trunk Adapter"...
  • Page 141 SAS / SATA II NAS System The Team Mode defines the type of operation for the bonded ports. Team Mode options: Fault Tolerant (Active_ Backup) - Active_Backup policy: If the active Ethernet port fails, the standby Ethernet port will become active. This enhances the availability of access to the NAS.

  • Page 142: Internet Gateway

    SAS / SATA II NAS System 8.2.2 Internet Gateway proNAS provides Internet gateway function which enables proNAS to act as an Internet Gateway, integrating DHCP service, routing and NAT. Using Internet gateway function, administrators can easily enable and disable the Internet access for network users. To configure Internet Gateway, press “Edit”...

  • Page 143: Snmp/Mrtg

    SAS / SATA II NAS System 8.2.3 SNMP/MRTG The SNMP/MRTG service can be enabled to monitor proNAS network traffic. Select Service tab of System Manager then enable SNMP/MRTG service. Click “Start” to enable the service. To view the SNMP/MRTG network traffic information, select the SNMP tab in Network Manager.

  • Page 144: Account Manager

    SAS / SATA II NAS System 8.3 Account Manager With Account Manager, the administrator can manage and administer local accounts as well as import external domain accounts. proNAS will utilize external directory services to do account authentications which currently supports ADS/PDC and NIS. The main functions of the Account Manager are: Authentication User Account...

  • Page 145: Sample Steps To Join The Nas To Windows Ad Domain

    SAS / SATA II NAS System Windows options: Automatic detect Domain IP – This is enabled by default. When enabled, proNAS will try to automatically detect the domain server’s IP address. Hostname - Indicates the NetBIOS name of proNAS; must be set in Network Manager.

  • Page 146: Administrator Account

    SAS / SATA II NAS System 3. Enter the DNS Suffix. The DNS suffix is the name appended to the server name to complete the server’s FQDN. This includes the domain name. For example: MYDOMAIN.LOCAL 4. Enter the DNS Server and WINS Server (IP address) as necessary.

  • Page 147: Nis Authentication

    SAS / SATA II NAS System 8.3.1.3 NIS Authentication If you would like to integrate proNAS with UNIX/Linux environment, please select “NIS Authentication” tab and click “Edit” button then check "Enable NIS authentication". Set the necessary configuration options then click “Save” to update settings. Configuration Options: NIS Domain - Enter the NIS domain name NIS server - Enter the IP Address of NIS server.

  • Page 148: Local Account And Group Management

    SAS / SATA II NAS System 8.3.2 Local Account and Group Management Account Management The Account List in Account Manager includes Local users and External users, ADS/PDC or NIS. In Account menu, admin can perform the following functions: Create a new Local Account Enable and Disable an Account Modify and Delete an Account Mass Import Accounts...
  • Page 149 SAS / SATA II NAS System 2. Press the "Create" button. System will display "Account List tab". Account List tab consist of two tabs, "Properties" and "Permission". In the Properties tab, enter the necessary information. General: Login Name - Input the login name, it should be unique in proNAS Full Name - the complete name of the account Directory Service - system will display if the directory service is Local or ADS/PDC,NIS...
  • Page 150 SAS / SATA II NAS System Status: Current status: Displays Enable or Disable. Used Size (MB): Displays the current used size. Use the following guidelines to ensure that you are using a valid Account name: Account names must start with a small alphabet letter. Account names cannot be longer than 32 characters.
  • Page 151 SAS / SATA II NAS System Permission tab Joined Groups: The account has gained access right because of joining certain groups. Individually Authorized Shares: Implies that the account has gained access rights individually. Ownership: Implies that the account has gained access right because it is the owner.
  • Page 152 Administrator can create multiple user accounts in a text file with the following format: UID, Logon Account, Logon Password, Full Name. Example: 1019, david, proware, David Huang 1020, rocky, proware, Rocky Lee To import the accounts, click on "Import Accounts" button then select the text file.
  • Page 153 SAS / SATA II NAS System Group Management Using group management, admin can organize access to proNAS shares. For example, a Sales group can be created for the sales department and this group can be assigned read-write access to the Sales Report share. All account members of the Sales group can have access to the Sales Report share.
  • Page 154 SAS / SATA II NAS System Following are the steps to create a new Local Group: 1. Select Account Manager in the proFamily tree. Choose Group node under the Account Manager. It will display all groups under the Group List tab. Press the "Create"...
  • Page 155 SAS / SATA II NAS System Group names cannot be duplicated with the system default groups, i.e. root, mail, news, operator, gopher, nobody, ftp, games, rpc, adm, nobody, etc. 3. In the Account List, select the account(s) that will be joined to the group then click the “>>”...

  • Page 156: Share Manager

    SAS / SATA II NAS System 8.4 Share Manager In proNAS Share Manager, you can create and configure a Share, assign a share owner, assign user permission, and specify file sharing protocol. Under this node you can also use duplication function and rsync utility. Duplication is a share function in which you can replicate your share into another share using file level replication.

  • Page 157: Share Management

    SAS / SATA II NAS System 8.4.1 Share Management 8.4.1.1 Creating a New Share To create a new share folder: 1. Select Share Manager then press "Add New Share" button. 2. Configure all necessary share options in Properties, Protocol, and Privilege tabs. 3.

  • Page 158: Applying Acl

    SAS / SATA II NAS System 8.4.1.2 Applying ACL When applying ACL in a share, all the files and subfolders under this share will inherit the share's permission. "Apply ACL" will propagate the ACL settings of the share folder into all of its child directories and files.

  • Page 159: Deleting A Share

    SAS / SATA II NAS System 8.4.1.4 Deleting a Share If you delete a share, all the data in the share is deleted. If the data in the share is no longer needed or a backup of the data has been made, you may delete a share. If there is no data backup, we recommend you to create a backup first before deleting a share.

  • Page 160: Properties Setting

    SAS / SATA II NAS System 8.4.2 Properties Setting The Properties tab contains the following settings: Share Name - Input the share name, it should be unique in proNAS. Use the following guidelines to ensure that you are using a valid Share name: Names cannot be longer than 31 characters.

  • Page 161: Protocol Setting

    SAS / SATA II NAS System 8.4.3 Protocol Setting proNAS supports the following share protocols: CIFS, NFS, AppleTalk, and Novell, which can be set in Protocol tab when creating the share or when in edit mode. 8.4.3.1 CIFS Enable CIFS Sharing - This specifies whether to enable or disable CIFS sharing Case sensitive - This control whether filenames are case sensitive.

  • Page 162: Nfs

    SAS / SATA II NAS System 8.4.3.2 NFS Enable NFS file sharing v2/v3 - This specifies whether to enable or disable NFS version 2 / version 3 file sharing Enable NFS file sharing v4 - This specifies whether to enable or disable NFS version 2 / version 3 file sharing Synchronize write operation –...
  • Page 163 SAS / SATA II NAS System Accessing proNAS shares under Linux For NFS share: Usage: mount -t nfs x.x.x.x:/mnt/proNAS/volume/share /mnt/temp where: x.x.x.x = proNAS IP address /mnt/proNAS/volume/share = the complete path of the NFS share. You may use the command "showmount -e x.x.x.x" to query the complete path.

  • Page 164: Privilege Setting

    SAS / SATA II NAS System 8.4.4 Privilege Setting Using Privilege tab, administrator can set the ACL (Access Control List) for share folder either by Group, Account, or IP Address. 8.4.4.1 Group You can assign specific group read or read/write permission for certain share folder. Choose the group and press "ADD"...

  • Page 165: Account

    SAS / SATA II NAS System 5. Click Save. 8.4.4.2 Account You can assign specific account user read or read/write permission for certain share folder. When you set the account with ACL, it may be necessary to remove the users group from the permission list in order to prevent access of other members of “users”...
  • Page 166 SAS / SATA II NAS System Sample Steps to Assign User Account Permission to Share: 1. Select Share Manager. Select the share name where account will be giver permission, and click Privilege tab. 2. Click “Edit”. Select Account tab. 3. Select the account name that will be given permission and click “ADD”. NOTE: When account name is selected, it will be highlighted.

  • Page 167: Ip Address

    SAS / SATA II NAS System 8.4.4.3 IP Address This option allows you to set a certain range of hosts to have an access into proNAS. By default, the IP address is set to *.*.*.* which means that it will accept connections from any host.
  • Page 168 SAS / SATA II NAS System 5. Click “Save” when done. Permissions: This section lists the permissions that you can assign for each user, group, or IP address. When you create a share, the default owner which is the "admin" will be granted full control.

  • Page 169: Rsync

    SAS / SATA II NAS System 8.4.5 Rsync Rsync copies files either to or from a remote host, or locally on the current host. It is also a utility that provides fast incremental file transfer. proNAS Rsync implementation can be set either in server mode or client mode. Server mode means that proNAS can accept incoming Rsync connections, where as in client mode, proNAS is the one who initiates the synchronization.
  • Page 170 SAS / SATA II NAS System Server Mode: When proNAS system is in Server Mode, the Rsync clients can connect either within a local transfer, via a remote shell or via a network socket. Enable - When checked, proNAS is set as a Rsync server. Read only - When checked, all files within this share will be read only to any Rsync client.
  • Page 171 SAS / SATA II NAS System Client Mode: The proNAS system will initiate the synchronization and contact an Rsync server. There are two different ways for Rsync to contact a remote system: using SSH as a remote- shell program as the transport or contacting an Rsync daemon directly via TCP. IP Address - This specifies the IP address of the remote Rsync server.
  • Page 172 SAS / SATA II NAS System Here is a short summary of the available options. Please refer to the detailed description below for a complete description. Some options only have a long variant. -r, --recursive recurse into directories -v, --verbose increase verbosity.
  • Page 173 SAS / SATA II NAS System --bwlimit=KB/S Limit I/O bandwidth; KBytes per second. -n, --dry-run This tells Rsync to not do any file transfer; instead it will just report the actions it would have taken. --timeout=SECS Sets the maximum I/O timeout in seconds. If no data is transferred for the specified time then Rsync will exit.

  • Page 174: Duplication

    SAS / SATA II NAS System 8.4.6 Duplication Duplication is a file level snapshot utility for making backups of your local filesystem. Using Duplication, it is possible to take incremental snapshots of your filesystem at different points in time. Duplication creates the illusion of having a multiple full backups by using hard links, while only taking up the space of one full backup plus differences.
  • Page 175 SAS / SATA II NAS System The Duplication tab information is shown below. Execute Day: Specifies whether the scheduled task is to run on this day. Execute Time: Once - Specifies the time of the day the scheduled task create the snapshot.
  • Page 176 SAS / SATA II NAS System Creating Duplication Manually To create duplication manually, first set the number of total duplication that will be created, set the destination path and then click the "CreateDuplication" button. The source share must have at least a single file in order for the duplication to work properly. Removing or Clearing All Duplication Files To delete all the duplication files of this share on the current destination path, press the "Delete All"...
  • Page 177 SAS / SATA II NAS System How Duplication Works After you have created Duplication, your destination path will contain a folder "._Duplication". (It is hidden by default, to unhide it, uncheck the "hide duplication" option in the Properties tab of the destination folder). Inside the "._Duplication" folder are the directories that are created for the various intervals that you have defined.

  • Page 178: Default Share

    SAS / SATA II NAS System 8.4.7 Default Share Basically, there are there are only two default shares when proNASVG is initially created. If the proBackup Service is started, two other default shares are created. The default shares in proNAS are: home - holds the individual shares of all users.

  • Page 179: System Manager

    SAS / SATA II NAS System 8.5 System Manager System Manager is composed of different tabs which is responsible for the configuration of proNAS system settings and services, such as: Firmware Upgrade, Account and Share reports, Date and Time Zone, Serial Ports and UPS settings, Reboot functions, and Services configurations.

  • Page 180: Information Tab

    SAS / SATA II NAS System 8.5.1 Information tab The Information tab shows the account, storage and system information. Account Information Account Numbers - Indicates the total numbers of all local and external accounts. Share Numbers - Indicates the total number of all shares. Storage Information Disk Numbers (Free/Total) - The number of disks in the subsystem, "Free"...

  • Page 181: Upgrade Tab

    Upgrade from the specified URL - You can download the latest version from URL: ftp://support:xxxxxxxx@upgrade.proware.com.tw/proNAS/ If you would like to see if there is latest version, please press "Check Updates" button. The system will search if there is any latest firmware to update.

  • Page 182: Report Tab

    SAS / SATA II NAS System 8.5.3 Report tab proNAS provides report function which enables you to collect the usage information of all accounts and shares. The output file will be saved in a ".csv" file. Report function can generate report either by schedule or immediately. Schedule Report If you would like to enable schedule report, press the "Edit"...

  • Page 183: Time Tab

    SAS / SATA II NAS System 8.5.4 Time tab You can configure the system time, date and time zone in this tab. Click the "Edit" button and choose the appropriate time zone. After setting the time zone, select "Set time manually", if not selected, then set the Date and Time. To set the date, press "...", then the system will display a calendar to choose the date.

  • Page 184: Serial Ports Tab

    SAS / SATA II NAS System 8.5.5 Serial Ports tab Com1 and Com2 Serial ports can be configured in this tab for specific application. Press "Edit". Com1 Supported Applications are: NAS Device Mgr or proNAS HA Com2 Supported Applications are: UPS or proNAS HA If you set Com2 to UPS, you can select between two supported UPS Modes: dumb mode or smart mode.

  • Page 185: Power Tab

    SAS / SATA II NAS System 8.5.6 Power tab The Power tab is used to configure schedule system power off and power on. You can also shutdown the system immediately using “Shutdown Now” button. Scheduling Power Off Select the day or days, and set the Hour and Minute when the system will shutdown. Scheduling Power On Select the day or days, and set the Hour and Minute when the system will power on.

  • Page 186: Reboot Tab

    SAS / SATA II NAS System 8.5.7 Reboot tab The administrator can reboot proNAS by schedule or immediately. If you would like to reboot by schedule, press "Edit" button, and check "Enable schedule reboot". Choose the date and time when to reboot. This function can help to clean the unnecessary system process or connection periodically.

  • Page 187: Service Tab

    SAS / SATA II NAS System 8.5.8 Service tab The various proNAS services can be set in this tab. If you would like to enable service while booting, please check "Enable on Boot" option. You can also press "Start All Services" button to run all services, or press "Stop All Services"...
  • Page 188 SAS / SATA II NAS System Telnet/Ftp service: Provides users access proNAS with telnet or ftp Internet Gateway: Provides Internet access. UPS monitor: If you would like to connect UPS, you have to enable this service. SNMP/MRTG Provides SNMP/MRTG service to view system information. proNAS service: can send trap messages if: - A logical volumes becomes almost full (ID 128)
  • Page 189 SAS / SATA II NAS System proNAS provides "Quick Configuration" for administrator to configure service parameters. Experienced administrator can also configure the advance settings in "Detail Configuration". proNAS Quick Configuration options are as follows: Samba Service Strict allocate setting – This option controls the handling of disk space allocation in the proNAS server.

  • Page 190: Status Tab

    SAS / SATA II NAS System 8.5.9 Status tab You can use this tab to view system status, such as various Service Connections, Top, PS, and Iostat. By default, a summary of connections and resources used for local and remote computers is listed.

  • Page 191: Mrtg Tab

    SAS / SATA II NAS System 8.5.10 MRTG tab This tab shows information about MRTG graphs and includes CPU Loading, Memory Usage, Disk IO, and Network Traffic. User Manual...

  • Page 192: Backup Manager

    SAS / SATA II NAS System Backup Manager You can backup proNAS data and system configuration via Backup Manager. In "Backup Manager" tab, you can check the existing backup plans in the "Backup Plan List" which includes backup plan name, next backup time and if the backup plan schedule is enabled.

  • Page 193: Pronas Configuration Backup

    SAS / SATA II NAS System 8.6.1 proNAS Configuration Backup proNAS provides System Configuration Backup which means administrator can backup system configuration information. Select "NAS Config Backup" tab. Press "Backup" button. Choose the path you would like to save the file and enter the file name.

  • Page 194: Configure Backup Plan

    SAS / SATA II NAS System 8.6.2 Configure Backup Plan Backup Plan Setting In the "Backup Plan Setting" tab, you can create new a backup plan. Enter the "Backup Plan Name", and then press "..." to choose the backup destination, your destination could be remote share, tape or local device.
  • Page 195 SAS / SATA II NAS System If you choose remote share, please input the IP address in the "path" field. Choose Samba or NFS of the protocol and enter account and password. Example: Samba: Path = You cannot use the directory under the share. //192.168.100.164/Share Example: //192.168.100.164/Share/dir1 <==Incorrect...
  • Page 196 SAS / SATA II NAS System Press "Save” button complete the setting and go back to "Backup Plan Setting" tab. In the field of "Description", system will display you backup destination (remote share / tape / local disk) in Type area. Please press "Edit Backup Item List"...
  • Page 197 SAS / SATA II NAS System Schedule Backup tab After you complete the above setting, you can setup the schedule in the "Schedule Backup" tab, if the tab, you will see the option of "No Schedule", "Daily", "Weekly", and "Monthly". Daily: If you would like to do the backup every day, please check "Daily".
  • Page 198 SAS / SATA II NAS System Weekly: If you would like to backup weekly, please check this option. Please press "...", system will displays the calendar. You can choose "Start Date" and "Ending Date" and the "Starting time". Monthly: Full backup is the starting point for all data backup. Choose this option to do full backup monthly.

  • Page 199: Tape Control

    SAS / SATA II NAS System 8.6.3 Tape Control The Tape Control tab allows you to control the tape function when attached to the NAS. Options: rewind tape to the begin. – This enables the tape to be rewound to the beginning of the tape.

  • Page 200: Log Manager

    SAS / SATA II NAS System 8.7 Log Manager The Log Manager enables you to view the important logs generated by proNAS. The Event List tab of the Log Manager lists the log type, file name, date and size (KB). To view the latest log information, please press "Reload".

  • Page 201: Event Manager

    SAS / SATA II NAS System 8.8 Event Manager Event manager is a set of management wherein you can set to receive email notifications or trigger certain commands when a proNAS, proNAS HA or NAS Device Manager event occurs. 8.8.1 E-mail Setting tab Press "Edit"...

  • Page 202: Event Setting Tab

    SAS / SATA II NAS System 8.8.2 Event Setting tab Press "Edit" button and check the box "Enable Event Notification". Choose the following mail notification. The lists of event options will depend on which service is currently active. By default, all proNAS event will be displayed. Events for proNAS HA or NAS Device Manager will be displayed only after you have started or logon into these services.

  • Page 203: Chapter 9 File Manager

    SAS / SATA II NAS System Chapter 9 File Manager 9.1 Introduction to File Manager File Manager is a web-base file system for normal account users to do the following actions: Read a file: User needs the read permission of the folder and the file itself. The file may be opened immediately if the browser knows the corresponding applications that can open it, or the browser will prompt users to save the file in the local computer instead.
  • Page 204 SAS / SATA II NAS System The owner of a share folder can grant the access permission of a share to other accounts or access groups. User also can manage the ACL of all the files and sub-folders under the share.

  • Page 205: Logon To File Manager

    SAS / SATA II NAS System 9.2 Logon to File Manager Enter the username and password to pass authentication. The first Screen of file Manager will display and help users to understand the possible options and to perform file management. There are 4 Main Menu in the File Manager screen: CurrentDir, Upload, Setting, and Logout.

  • Page 206: Directory And Upload Function

    SAS / SATA II NAS System 9.3 Directory and Upload Function NOTE: Operations in the main Share folder, such as changing ACL or deleting the share itself, is not permitted. This must be done in Share Manager in proNAS GUI. Current Dir –...
  • Page 207 SAS / SATA II NAS System Delete – Allows a user to delete the current directory. Permission – Allows user to change the Access Rights of different users on the current directory. Upload – An option used to upload a local file into the current directory. Use the “Browse”...

  • Page 208: User Access Right And Group Access Right

    SAS / SATA II NAS System 9.4 User Access Right and Group Access Right A user who is the owner of the share can grant access permissions to other users or groups listed in the Permission list. After changing the Access Rights, click the “Submit” button. The ACL will be saved and updated only in the current directory or sub-folder.

  • Page 209: Chapter 10 Probackup

    SAS / SATA II NAS System Chapter 10 proBackup 10.1 Introduction to proBackup proBackup provides end users a friendly Java GUI that makes versatile backup functions available to general users. They can easily backup and restore their files to and from proBackup storage device, and they do not need to install proprietary software in their machines.
  • Page 210 SAS / SATA II NAS System After setting the Quick Configuration options, start the proBackup service. When the proBackup service is in “Running” status, login to proBackup Java GUI can be done. The default Logical Volumes proBackup Device and proBackup Extended Device will also be created.
  • Page 211 SAS / SATA II NAS System Enter the login account and password. NOTE: All the backups of an account are lost forever if it is deleted. Please make sure such action before doing it. NOTE: It is advised that only the organization privilege persons can assume the role of administrator since it can restore all others’...

  • Page 212: Create Backup Plan

    SAS / SATA II NAS System 10.3 Create Backup Plan To create backup plan, either click the “Create Plan” button in the proBackup main screen or click the “New” button in Plan Manager. User Manual...
  • Page 213 SAS / SATA II NAS System The General tab of Plan Manager will be displayed. Fill in the required fields. Some information about Local Host and proBackup Server are also shown. The Configuration options: Plane Name – Enter the backup plan name. Compressed –...
  • Page 214 SAS / SATA II NAS System After completing the necessary information, click “Save” button. The Backup Plan will be saved. Function buttons in the General tab. Refresh – Refresh the information about the current backup plan. Enable – Activates the backup plan schedule. When enabled, a “Disable” button will appear which can be used to deactivate the backup schedule.
  • Page 215 SAS / SATA II NAS System To add schedule in the Backup Plan, click the “Edit” button then select Schedule tab. Configure the Schedule options then click “Save” when done. Schedule options: Start Date – The starting date when the backup will be done. This usually defaults to the current date.
  • Page 216 SAS / SATA II NAS System The History tab shows a log or list of operations that have happened in proBackup such as backup or restore operation. To delete an entry in the history list, select the item in the list and click “Delete”. To view detailed information about the backup, double-click the item from the History tab.
  • Page 217 SAS / SATA II NAS System Another alternative to do backup or restore is to use the Backup Wizard and the Restore Wizard. Click proBackup in the left tree node. The Welcome screen will be displayed where the Backup Wizard and Restore Wizard can be used. User Manual...

  • Page 218: Restore Backup

    SAS / SATA II NAS System 10.4 Restore Backup To restore a backup, double-click the backup item from the History tab. The Execution Log Detail window will appear. Click “Restore”. Then input the destination where the data will be restored. Or click the “Browse”...

  • Page 219: Account Detail

    SAS / SATA II NAS System 10.5 Account Detail Under Plan Manager, click the account name to view information about the account. User Manual...

  • Page 220: Chapter 11 Pronas Ha (Optional Function)

    SAS / SATA II NAS System Chapter 11 proNAS HA (Optional Function) 11.1 Introduction to proNAS HA proNAS HA (High Availability) provides solution for business continuity with automatic failover which ensures that should a critical server become unavailable - due to failure or maintenance-related downtime —...

  • Page 221: Getting Started With Pronas Ha

    SAS / SATA II NAS System 11.2 Getting Started with proNAS HA Before Configuring High Availability Before attempting to configure two proNAS HA as a High Availability pair, check the following requirements: 1. Each proNAS server box must have a different and unique hostname. (It is highly recommended to use the same NAS model.) 2.

  • Page 222: Hardware Aspect

    SAS / SATA II NAS System 11.2.1 Hardware Aspect Active server: proNAS HA server that performs cluster-protected operations. Backup (Standby) server: proNAS HA server that can takeover the critical operations of an active server when the active server is down or unavailable. Private net: Private net is a dedicated channel for servers to exchange their operating status (i.e., heartbeat message).

  • Page 223: Procedure For Setting Up Pronas Ha

    SAS / SATA II NAS System 11.2.2 Procedure for Setting Up proNAS HA Setting up a server cluster: Below are the basic steps in setting up a server cluster: 1. Configure the hostname for both proNAS servers (must be unique). 2.
  • Page 224 SAS / SATA II NAS System Reference IP: Enable Reference IP Checking – Select this option to enable reference IP checking. A Reference IP is an IP that the proNAS HA service will check when the heartbeat channel(s) between the two servers are lost. The IP of a router or any network device which is always online can be used as a Reference IP.
  • Page 225 SAS / SATA II NAS System 7. Back to proNAS HA node, click "Get Peer IPs" button. The IP addresses of the peer server will then be displayed in the status info table. Be sure that it gets the peer IP addresses! If it fails, check again the hostname that...
  • Page 226 SAS / SATA II NAS System Volume Status Example 2: Replication of one logical volume is initializing. 8. Go to Private Net node down to "Ethernet#1". Set the local and peer IP address, check "Auto Enable on Starting Cluster" then save. Be sure not to select the public IP (eth0 IP address) for both proNAS box.
  • Page 227 SAS / SATA II NAS System Each server will keep counting and timing the heartbeats Acceptable received from the peer server. If the number of times a Consecutive server fail to receive the heartbeat in time exceed this Heartbeat threshold, the peer server will be considered down or Loses unavailable.
  • Page 228 SAS / SATA II NAS System 12. Wait until the status of the local and peer server are in be standby- standby mode respectively. The statuses of the private net must also be "Enabled and Healthy". If this is not the output, check and repeat previous steps.
  • Page 229 SAS / SATA II NAS System 14. Input a resource group name. You may check "Auto Switch back" or "Auto Bring In" then click “Save”. Resource Group Properties: Resource Name A unique name for identifying the resource group Active Server The active server of the resource group Backup Server The peer server is automatically display...
  • Page 230 SAS / SATA II NAS System 16. On the "Basic Settings" tab, input a resource name. Resource Basic Setting: Resource Name A unique name for identifying the resource group. AC interval A time interval for proNAS HA to check the (Availability Check availability of the resource group periodically.
  • Page 231 SAS / SATA II NAS System 18. Click the resource group name on the left tree node then press "Bring In". The resource name will be brought in. 19. The Cluster Servers will be in Active – Standby mode. User Manual...

  • Page 232: Pronas Ha Properties

    SAS / SATA II NAS System 11.3 ProNAS HA Properties Status Properties Users can monitor all the resources from the proNAS HA Status Pad. Users can monitor the status of the servers, the resource groups and the private net in real-time. The status after the Cluster Service starts running on both servers.

  • Page 233: Extending A Logical Volume In Ha

    SAS / SATA II NAS System Indicators: Users can accurately monitor the status of the system such as the License status, Private Net, Public Net and the resource takeover/failover. When a condition occurs, the icon will turn red. You will also see a message appear in the Event Log. Private Net: This icon will turn red if there's a problem with the connection of the private net.

  • Page 234: Clear All Ha Configuration

    SAS / SATA II NAS System 11.5 Clear All HA Configuration A function button “Clear All HA Configuration” is provided to remove all proNAS HA configuration. This is located in General Setting tab. When you clear the HA configuration, you have an option to clear all logical volume Replication.
  • Page 235 SAS / SATA II NAS System 2. A warning message to clear all HA configuration will be displayed. Click “Yes” to proceed. 3. A warning message to remove all replication in logical volumes will be displayed. Click “Yes” to remove Replication in all logical volumes, or “No” to just clear HA but replication of logical volumes still exists.

  • Page 236: License Registration

    SAS / SATA II NAS System Example of Replication status after selecting “No” to retain all replication: 11.6 License Registration To apply ProNAS HA license codes and register them to ProNAS HA users must first get the S/N of the two servers. Forward the S/N to your local ProNAS HA provider. Then Input the acquired License and click “Register”...

  • Page 237: Event Log Properties

    SAS / SATA II NAS System 11.7 Event Log Properties All the messages generated by ProNAS HA will be displayed in the Event Log. The messages can help users to identify the possible reasons that prevent ProNAS HA from operating normally. User Manual...

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