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- Page 1 QUICK START GUIDE ActiveSAN Management Software | Quick Start Guide...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
What You Need to Know Before Starting page 7 Working with the ActiveSAN Admin Suite page 8 System Indicators pages 9-10 System Problems page 10 Communications Regulation Information page 11 ActiveSAN Management Software | Quick Start Guide 2011 - V.1... -
Page 3: Getting Started
Once you are sure your configuration is correct, unbox the appliances and get familiar with them using the diagrams in this Quick Start Guide (page 5). ActiveSAN is shipped ready to use, out of the box with software installed on the mirrored hard drives. The packaging has been specifically designed to protect the system from damage and facilitate safe removal. -
Page 4: Mounting Your Activesan
Following the instructions in the rack mounting kit, mount the ActiveSAN systems into a 4-post equipment rack. The rack must be a minimum of 28” in depth with a maximum of 48”; deeper racks require rail extensions, contact your Reseller for more information. -
Page 5: Getting To Know Your Activesan
With Linux OS and Active Xsan-optimized StorNext shared file system, the ActiveSAN is a solid performer. The Active Storage designed native Mac OS X User Interface and Remote Management Suite were engineered for phenomenal ease of use in deployment and management of the Operating System and StorNext. -
Page 6: Hardware Setup
If so, follow the instructions included with the client software to accomplish this. Once your ActiveSAN appliances have been physically installed, you will next need to provide power and network connections. Each ActiveSAN appliance has redundant load-balancing power supplies for maximum resiliency. -
Page 7: What You Need To Know Before Starting
Quick Start Guide What You Need to Know Before Starting You should have completed an ActiveSAN pre-configuration form when you ordered. If so, please have it available. The pre-configuration form contains all the information needed to get your ActiveSAN system up and running. -
Page 8: Working With The Activesan Admin Suite
To get started you should download the ActiveSAN Admin Suite which contains both the ActiveSAN Admin and ActiveSAN Viewer software. NOTE: ActiveSAN is designed to be administered from a Mac OS X based computer using Mac OS X 10.5 or newer. Please ensure your operating system is sufficient to proceed. -
Page 9: System Indicators Pages
System identifier button is pressed on Power on status No Light System power OFF Green System power ON Drive module Blinking Blue Drive activity Blinking or Solid Red Failure - check status in Viewer ActiveSAN Management Software | Quick Start Guide 2011 - V.1... -
Page 10: System Problems
Failure System Problems If you should ever experience a problem with your ActiveSAN system, you can quickly assess the problem using the Active Viewer software on a remote computer. In addition, if you are near the system, you can use the system status indicators on the enclosure in order to determine the component at fault. -
Page 11: Communications Regulation Information
The only way to disconnect power completely from the system is to remove the two power cords. Make sure at least one end of each power cord is within easy reach so that you can unplug the ActiveSAN. For your own safety and that of your ActiveSAN system, always take the following precautions. Disconnect the power cords (by pulling the plug, not the cord) if any of the following conditions exists: •... - Page 12 ActiveSAN Management Software | Quick Start Guide 310.212.5248 tel 2295 Jefferson Street 310.469.7869 fax Torrance, California info@activestorage.com 90501...