STONEFLY DR365V-HA Setup Manual

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Page 1 StoneFly Inc. www.stone y.com www.iscsi.com Setup DR365V-HA Guide Veeam-readyBackup & Disaster Recovery Cluster Appliance 1U Storage Concentrator 16-bay 3U Expansion Array...
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Page 3 All rights are reserved. No part of this document may be photocopied or reproduced without the prior written consent of StoneFly. The information contained in this document is subject to change without notice. StoneFly shall not be liable for errors contained herein or for consequential damages in connection with the furnishing, performance, or use of this material.
Page 4: Table Of Contents
Assigning a Static IP Address to the Veeam Management VM ......... 67 4.8.2 Enabling RDP on the Veeam Management VM ..............71 4.8.3 Accessing Windows Server hosting Veeam ............... 73 V8.0.3x © StoneFly Inc. | All rights reserved Page 3...
Page 5 Chapter-1: Introduction...
Page 6: Introduction
Veeam’s Backup and Replication Software running on a second VM. Additional Virtual Machines can be installed on the DR365V-HA as needed as long as adequate processing cores and system memory are available to support those VMs. Contact your StoneFly sales representative for details.
Page 7 DR365V-HA Setup Guide DR365V-HA 1U Storage Concentrator (with bezel) The StoneFly DR365V-HA can be configured with the following StoneFly HA RAID Storage Expansion Arrays: • 12-bay / 2U 12Gb SAS HA RAID Storage Expansion Array (12 x 3.5” SAS drives) •...
Page 8: Icons
Risk of system damage or a loss of data 1.1.2 System diagram and description The figure below is a network interconnection diagram for the StoneFly DR365V-HA appliance. It consists of two StoneFly hyperconverged Storage Concentrator (SC) cluster nodes. The diagram also includes shared a StoneFly HA RAID Storage Expansion Array with dual active- active hardware RAID controllers with failover and failback.
Page 9: Product Registration
DR365V-HA Setup Guide StoneFly DR365V-HA Network Interconnection 1.1.3 Product Registration To initiate StoneFly customer service for your product, you must first register the appliance. Send us an email with the following information: Model Number: ______________ ____________________ Serial Numbers: Your appliance serial numbers start with D500 and are located on the rear of each chassis.
Page 10: Contacting Stonefly For Help
Software Version: ____________________ __________________________ Initiators: ___________________ ____________________ Storage: ___________________ _____________________ To contact StoneFly call 510.265.1616 (Select support from the menu). Our technical support is available 24 hours a day and 7 days a week. You can also contact us via email at support@stonefly.com V8.0.3x...
Page 11 Chapter-2: Initial Installation...
Page 12: Mounting The Equipment
Identifying the Sections of the Rack Rails The StoneFly appliance chassis package includes two sets of rack rails, one set for the right side of the chassis and one for the left. Each set consists of an inner rail that is pre-attached to the chassis, an outer rail that attaches to the rack, and a middle rail that slides forward in the outer rail.
Page 13 3. Align the square pegs on the rear end of the rail to the holes on the rack (D) and push the rail into the rack until the quick release bracket snaps into place, securing the rail to the rack. V8.0.3x © StoneFly Inc. | All rights reserved Page 12...
Page 14 3. Depress the locking tabs on both sides of the chassis and push the chassis fully into the rack. The locking tabs should "click". 1. Thumb screws may be used to secure the front of the chassis to the rack. V8.0.3x © StoneFly Inc. | All rights reserved Page 13...
Page 15 Pull the chassis forward out the front of the rack until it stops. Press the release latches on each of the inner rails downward simultaneously and continue to pull the chassis forward and out of the rack. V8.0.3x © StoneFly Inc. | All rights reserved Page 14...
Page 17: Ha Raid Storage Expansion Array / Ha Expansion Unit Rack Installation Instructions
HA RAID Storage Expansion Array / HA Expansion Unit Rack Installation Instructions Rack Ear Mount Kit The following table shows all accessories that came with the rack ear mount kit. V8.0.3x © StoneFly Inc. | All rights reserved Page 16...
Page 18 The installation begins with determining the installation position and M5 cage nut (9) insertion locations. Install the fixed rack ear mount to the rear posts and secure them using truss head screws (4). V8.0.3x © StoneFly Inc. | All rights reserved Page 17...
Page 21 Initial Introduction DR365V-HA Setup Guide The installation begins with determining the installation position (front and rear rack positions) and M5 cage nut (5) insertion location. V8.0.3x © StoneFly Inc. | All rights reserved Page 20...
Page 22 With the assistance of another person, lift and insert the enclosure onto the slide rail. Make sure the inner glides on both sides of the enclosure meets the inner glide rail. Secure the enclosure with M5 or M6 screws from the front. V8.0.3x © StoneFly Inc. | All rights reserved Page 21...
Page 23: Safety Reminders
• Modules came installed within the enclosure need not be removed. • Follow the instructions provided in the StoneFly Getting Started Guide. When the system is in operation • Module and drive bays must not be empty! They must have a dummy cover / plate in place to stabilized internal airflow! •...
Page 24 Chapter-3: Cabling Connections & Power Up...
Page 25: Cabling The Equipment
AFTER all of the data/network connections have been made. Spanning Tree Protocol (STP) must be disabled on your network switch when using bonded data ports on the StoneFly DR365V-HA appliance. Note: Follow the labels for each port as marked on your appliance(s).
Page 26 DR365V-HA Setup Guide SAS Interconnects - Multipath Connections (Optional Upgrade) If you have purchased the optional StoneFly Multipathing Kit, then you will be able to connect each SC to both RAID controllers on the HA RAID Storage Expansion Array. The four Mini-SAS HD cables will be connected between each SC and the HA RAID Storage...
Page 27 Connect the SFP+ ports to your data switches Connect the management network ports to a switch Connect the management network ports to a switch V8.0.3x © StoneFly Inc. | All rights reserved Page 26...
Page 28 Connect power cord Connect power cord Once you’ve made all the connections and made sure that there are no loose cords, press the power button to turn on the system. V8.0.3x © StoneFly Inc. | All rights reserved Page 27...
Page 29 Chapter-4: Software Configuration...
Page 30: Ha Raid Storage Expansion Array Ip Address Configuration
This Ethernet management port is not used for I/O transactions. Management network ports are boxed in red, serial ports are boxed in blue. This is an example controller, controllers do vary from configuration to configuration. V8.0.3x © StoneFly Inc. | All rights reserved Page 29...
Page 31: Serial Port Setup
Software Configuration DR365V-HA Setup Guide 4.1.1 Serial port setup When setting up via the serial port, enter the settings as shown below: V8.0.3x © StoneFly Inc. | All rights reserved Page 30...
Page 33 Software Configuration DR365V-HA Setup Guide Select view and edit Configuration parameters then hit enter. Select Communication Parameters and hit enter. V8.0.3x © StoneFly Inc. | All rights reserved Page 32...
Page 34 Software Configuration DR365V-HA Setup Guide Select Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) and hit enter. Select lan0 and hit enter, then select static and enter the IP address as needed. V8.0.3x © StoneFly Inc. | All rights reserved Page 33...
Page 35: Web Gui Ip Address Setup
Web GUI IP Address setup When setting up via the Ethernet port/web GUI, follow the instructions as shown below: The default Password is blank. Just click on the Login button. Click on System Settings. V8.0.3x © StoneFly Inc. | All rights reserved Page 34...
Page 38: Configuring Ipmi Kvm
4.2 Configuring IPMI KVM The Intelligent Platform Management Interface (IPMI) KVM configuration allows for Remote Management and Power Control of the StoneFly DR365V-HA system. This configuration is optional to perform, but recommended. These steps must be performed on both SC.
Page 39 Adjust the following as needed: 1. IP Address Source Choose “Static” 2. IP Address Must be on the same subnet as DR365V-HA’s Management port 3. IP Subnet Mask Same as DR365V-HA’s Management port 4. Default Gateway Same as DR365V-HA’s Management port 5.
Page 40 Start a browser and navigate to the configured IP address. Enter the following information in the login screen: • Username: ADMIN • Password: ADMIN Select Remote Control tab to access system console. V8.0.3x © StoneFly Inc. | All rights reserved Page 39...
Page 42: Vmware Management Network Configuration
Press the “F2” key to customize system. Then enter Login Name and Password and hit the “Enter” key to continue. The default Login information is as follows: • Log in Name: root • Password: stonefly V8.0.3x © StoneFly Inc. | All rights reserved Page 41...
Page 43 Select Network Adapters and press the “Enter” key. Select the vmnic to use for the management network for ESXi and press the “Enter” key. Press the “Esc” key when changes are complete. V8.0.3x © StoneFly Inc. | All rights reserved Page 42...
Page 44 DR365V-HA Setup Guide Select IPv4 Configuration, then hit the “Enter” key. Select Set static IPV4 address and network configuration. Enter the IP Addresses as needed, then hit the “Esc” key to return. V8.0.3x © StoneFly Inc. | All rights reserved Page 43...
Page 45 Software Configuration DR365V-HA Setup Guide Select IPv6 Configuration, then hit the “Enter” key. On the following screen, select Disable IPv6 (restart required), then press the “Esc” key. V8.0.3x © StoneFly Inc. | All rights reserved Page 44...
Page 46 Software Configuration DR365V-HA Setup Guide Select DNS Configuration, then press the “Enter” key. Enter information for DNS server and Hostname as needed then hit the “ESC” key to return. V8.0.3x © StoneFly Inc. | All rights reserved Page 45...
Page 47 Software Configuration DR365V-HA Setup Guide Select Custom DNS Suffixes, then hit the ESC key to return. Enter DNS Suffixes as needed, then hit the ESC key to return. V8.0.3x © StoneFly Inc. | All rights reserved Page 46...
Page 48 Software Configuration DR365V-HA Setup Guide Select Restart Management Network to complete configuration of settings. Hit the “ESC” key to log out. V8.0.3x © StoneFly Inc. | All rights reserved Page 47...
Page 49: Steps To Configure Scvm Management Port (Vmware)
4.4 Steps to Configure SCVM Management Port (VMware) You will need to configure a computer located on the same subnet as the StoneFly DR365V-HA appliance to allow it to remotely manage the StoneFly DR365V-HA. Open a web browser on the remote system and in the address bar type in the IP address set in previous section “http://DR365V_IP_ADDRESS”...
Page 50 The screenshot above shows one SCVM is already installed. If you want to access the user interface for that particular SCVM, click on that SCVM first and then click on the Console Tab. You will see a screen like the one shown below: V8.0.3x © StoneFly Inc. | All rights reserved Page 49...
Page 51 Using the SC Service menu, configure the management network by selecting option 2, for 2 – Network. The default settings are shown below. Adjust settings as needed then save the changes. V8.0.3x © StoneFly Inc. | All rights reserved Page 50...
Page 52 At this point, it should be possible to log into the SCVM Management GUI by browsing to the management IP address that you have configured. Next step is to configure the SAN data network settings. V8.0.3x © StoneFly Inc. | All rights reserved Page 51...
Page 53: Hyper-V Management Network Configuration
Launch the console, press CTRL + ALT + DELETE and enter the following credentials: Username: administrator Password: Stonefly1 Go to the Control Panel and select Network and Internet and then Network and Sharing Center. V8.0.3x © StoneFly Inc. | All rights reserved Page 52...
Page 54 DR365V-HA Setup Guide Click on Change adapter settings from the left menu. Right click on the appropriate management port and select properties. This will open the Management Network Properties window: V8.0.3x © StoneFly Inc. | All rights reserved Page 53...
Page 55 DR365V-HA Setup Guide Left click on Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4) and then click Properties: Assign static IP and DNS server addresses. Once you’ve assigned the values, click on OK. V8.0.3x © StoneFly Inc. | All rights reserved Page 54...
Page 56 Make sure to disable Internet Protocol Version 6 from the Management Network Properties window by unchecking the box next to it. After disabling IPv6, click OK. This completes the network configuration process. V8.0.3x © StoneFly Inc. | All rights reserved Page 55...
Page 57: Steps To Configure Scvm Management Port (Hyper-V)
Hyper-V, click on the Windows Tab and then click on Server Manager, as shown below: In the Server Manager dashboard, click on Tools and select Hyper-V Manager. This will open the Hyper-V Manager with SCVM on it. V8.0.3x © StoneFly Inc. | All rights reserved Page 56...
Page 58 192.168.0.254. This must be changed to a valid address for your LAN network. Login to the “SC Service” console using the Hyper-V “Virtual Console” for the SCVM by doing the following: a. Press Enter to display the login prompt. V8.0.3x © StoneFly Inc. | All rights reserved Page 57...
Page 59 2. Using the SC Service menu, configure the management network by selecting option 2, for 2 – Network. The default settings are shown below. Adjust settings as needed then save the changes. V8.0.3x © StoneFly Inc. | All rights reserved Page 58...
Page 60 Note: the browser access to the SCVM Management GUI is blocked while the “SC Service” menu is active. Also note that there can be a short delay before the SCVM GUI becomes available. V8.0.3x © StoneFly Inc. | All rights reserved Page 59...
Page 61: Configuring The Scvm
Launch a browser then navigate to https://<configured IP address>. DR365V-HA Login Screen In the User ID field type: admin In the Password field type: M@n4g1ng Click Submit. The Home Page screen will appear. Click System. Click Admin. V8.0.3x © StoneFly Inc. | All rights reserved Page 60...
Page 62 Select Passive or Non Passive and click Submit. Both methods can be used, but at least one should be configured to ensure recovery if needed. Navigate to Admin > General. The system admin screen will appear. DR365V-HA System Admin Screen V8.0.3x © StoneFly Inc. | All rights reserved Page 61...
Page 63 Enter the NetMask setting for the Local iSCSI Data Port. Click Submit. Click OK to continue when the confirmation dialog box appears. The DR365V-HA automatically configures the Network and Broadcast settings based on the IP address and Netmask settings. Click on the Advanced: Network/Broadcast link to view or modify the Network and Broadcast settings.
Page 64 Port as on the Local iSCSI Port screen. There is only one port assigned for this purpose. The DR365V-HA automatically configures the Network and Broadcast settings based on the IP address and Netmask settings. Click on the Advanced: Network/Broadcast link to view or modify the Network and Broadcast settings.
Page 65 Software Configuration DR365V-HA Setup Guide lose its connection to the DR365V-HA. To access the DR365V-HA, set your browser’s URL to point to the new IP address. Click Submit. The following popups will appear. Depending on the speed of your browser connection, you may not see this screen.
Page 66 Host LAN Port Settings screen. For example, if the DR365V-HA network setting is 26.34.128.50 and the host network setting is 106.39.212.6, a route to the host must be configured.
Page 67 Follow the screen prompts to accept the certificate. The number of screens will vary depending on which browser you are using. When the security certificate is accepted, the DR365V-HA administrative interface login screen will appear.
Page 68: Configuring The Veeam Management Vm
VM that will run the Veeam Backup & Replication management software on the DR365V-HA appliance. Your StoneFly engineer will walk you through the process during initial setup. Once the Windows VM is created, you must perform the following three step process: •...
Page 69 In the Control Panel, click on View Network Status and tasks under the Network and Internet applet. Find and click on Change Adapter Settings in the menu on the left. In the window that appears, right-click on your network connection and click on Properties. V8.0.3x © StoneFly Inc. | All rights reserved Page 68...
Page 70 This should open the Ethernet Properties window. Remove the checkmark for Internet Protocol Version 6 (TCP/IPv6) to disable it. Select Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4) by left-clicking it once and then click on Properties. V8.0.3x © StoneFly Inc. | All rights reserved Page 69...
Page 71 Software Configuration DR365V-HA Setup Guide Select Use the following IP address and assign a custom IP address to this server, the Network Mask, Default Gateway, and the DNS IP address. V8.0.3x © StoneFly Inc. | All rights reserved Page 70...
Page 72: Enabling Rdp On The Veeam Management Vm
Once the window opens, you should see that the Remote Desktop (RDP) is disabled. Click on Disabled, this should open the System Properties window. Left-click on the Remote tab and check the Allow remote connections to this computer option. V8.0.3x © StoneFly Inc. | All rights reserved Page 71...
Page 73 Remote Desktop. To do so, click on Select Users and type in the relevant credentials of the users. After you’ve enabled Remote Desktop, the Server Manager might still display Disabled. Refresh the window and wait a few minutes, it should change to Enabled. V8.0.3x © StoneFly Inc. | All rights reserved Page 72...
Page 74: Accessing Windows Server Hosting Veeam
Veeam Management VM and click Connect. The system should prompt you for a username and password. Type in the credentials you created in the last section and click OK to start the RDP session. V8.0.3x © StoneFly Inc. | All rights reserved Page 73...
Page 75 Veeam Backup & Replication icon. Additional Configuration and System Management For additional information regarding the configuration and use of the StoneFly Storage Concentrator Virtual Machine, please consult the StoneFly Storage Concentrator User Guide from the included documents CD.
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