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Page 1 Setup Guide DR365 - Backup & Disaster Recovery Appliance DR365-1204 12-bay / 2U Model www.stonefly.com www.iscsi.com...
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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 Acronis Management VM ........51 2.7.1. Enabling RDP on the Acronis Management VM ..............55 2.7.2 Accessing Windows Server hosting Acronis ..............57 2.7.3 V8.0.3x Page 3 ©StoneFly Inc. 2019 | All rights reserved...
Page 6: Introduction
1.1 Introduction This document is aimed for system administrators who would like to know how to get started with StoneFly DR365 Appliance. It describes initial steps for launching the appliance. The StoneFly DR365 is the ideal purpose-built hyperconverged infrastructure solution for backup and disaster recovery which also allows you to consolidate all of your server and backup systems into one easy to manage appliance.
Page 7: Icons
StoneFly DR365-1204 Getting Started Guide Introduction 1.1.1 Icons Icon Type Description Note Special instructions or information Warning Risk of system damage or a loss of data V8.0.3x Page 6 © StoneFly Inc. 2019 | All rights reserved...
Page 9: Rack Installation Instructions
2.1. Rack Installation Instructions This section provides information on installing the StoneFly DR365 appliance into a rack or cabinet with the rails provided. There are a variety of rack/cabinet units on the market, which may mean that the assembly procedure will differ slightly. You should also refer to the installation instructions that came with the rack unit you are using.
Page 10 Press the locking tab down to release the inner rail. Pull the inner rail all the way out. Repeat for the other outer rail. Extending and Releasing the Inner Rail V8.0.3x Page 9 © StoneFly Inc. 2019 | All rights reserved...
Page 11 Optionally, you can further secure the inner rail to the chassis with a screw. Repeat for the other inner rail. Installing the Inner Rails Inner Rails Installed on the Chassis V8.0.3x Page 10 © StoneFly Inc. 2019 | All rights reserved...
Page 13 Note: The figure above is for illustrative purposes only. Always install servers to the bottom of the rack first. Caution: Do not pick up the server with the front handles. They are designed to pull the system from a rack only. V8.0.3x Page 12 ©StoneFly Inc. 2019 | All rights reserved...
Page 14: Power Up & Initial Access
2.2. Power Up & Initial Access These are the steps a user needs to follow in order to start using the StoneFly DR365 Hyperconverged Appliance: 1- Connect both power supply modules to a power outlet using the included power cords.
Page 15: Configuring Ipmi Kvm
Configuring IPMI KVM The Intelligent Platform Management Interface (IPMI) KVM configuration allows for Remote Management and Power Control of the StoneFly DR365 system. This configuration is optional to perform, but recommended. To configure the IPMI module, connect a Keyboard and Monitor to the System. Power on the system and press the “Del”...
Page 16 Press the “ESC” key to exit. Navigate to the Exit tab and select Save Changes and Exit. Note: The system will require power to be removed before IPMI IP Address will take effect. V8.0.3x Page 15 © StoneFly Inc. 2019 | All rights reserved...
Page 17 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 Page 16 © StoneFly Inc. 2019 | All rights reserved...
Page 18 StoneFly DR365-1204 Getting Started Guide Initial Installation Select Launch Console to open system console. (For VMware Hypervisor) V8.0.3x Page 17 © StoneFly Inc. 2019 | All rights reserved...
Page 19 StoneFly DR365-1204 Getting Started Guide Initial Installation (For Hyper-V Hypervisor) (For Citrix Hypervisor) The system user console screen will appear. V8.0.3x Page 18 © StoneFly Inc. 2019 | All rights reserved...
Page 20: 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: Stonefly1! V8.0.3x Page 19 © StoneFly Inc. 2019 | All rights reserved...
Page 21 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 Page 20 © StoneFly Inc. 2019 | All rights reserved...
Page 22 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 Page 21 © StoneFly Inc. 2019 | All rights reserved...
Page 23 StoneFly DR365-1204 Getting Started Guide Initial Installation 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 Page 22 © StoneFly Inc. 2019 | All rights reserved...
Page 24 StoneFly DR365-1204 Getting Started Guide Initial Installation 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 Page 23 © StoneFly Inc. 2019 | All rights reserved...
Page 25 StoneFly DR365-1204 Getting Started Guide Initial Installation 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 Page 24 © StoneFly Inc. 2019 | All rights reserved...
Page 26 StoneFly DR365-1204 Getting Started Guide Initial Installation Select Restart Management Network to complete configuration of settings. Hit the “ESC” key to log out. V8.0.3x Page 25 © StoneFly Inc. 2019 | All rights reserved...
Page 27: Steps To Configure Scvm Management Port (Vmware)
2.5. Steps to Configure SCVM Management Port (VMware) 1. You will need to configure a computer located on the same subnet as the StoneFly DR365 appliance to allow it to remotely manage the StoneFly DR365. Open a web browser on the remote system and in the address bar type in the IP address set in previous section “http://DR365_IP_ADDRESS”...
Page 28 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 Page 27 © StoneFly Inc. 2019 | All rights reserved...
Page 29 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 Page 28 © StoneFly Inc. 2019 | All rights reserved...
Page 30 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 Page 29 © StoneFly Inc. 2019 | All rights reserved...
Page 31: 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 Page 30 © StoneFly Inc. 2019 | All rights reserved...
Page 32 Initial Installation 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 Page 31 © StoneFly Inc. 2019 | All rights reserved...
Page 33 Initial Installation 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 Page 32 © StoneFly Inc. 2019 | All rights reserved...
Page 34 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 Page 33 © StoneFly Inc. 2019 | All rights reserved...
Page 35: 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 Page 34 © StoneFly Inc. 2019 | All rights reserved...
Page 36 192.168.0.254. 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 Page 35 © StoneFly Inc. 2019 | All rights reserved...
Page 37 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 Page 36 © StoneFly Inc. 2019 | All rights reserved...
Page 38 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 Page 37 © StoneFly Inc. 2019 | All rights reserved...
Page 39: Citrix (Formerly Xenserver) Management Network Configuration
For Hyper-V Management Network Configuration, refer to Section 2.6. Connect to the System console. Attach a keyboard and monitor or use system IPMI KVM. Select Network and Management Interface and press Enter. V8.0.3x Page 38 © StoneFly Inc. 2019 | All rights reserved...
Page 40 Password using the following credentials: Username: root Password: Stonefly1! Once logged in, select the relevant NIC for the Citrix management network, choose the relevant Ethernet connection and press Enter. V8.0.3x Page 39 © StoneFly Inc. 2019 | All rights reserved...
Page 41 Change the IP address configuration as per your network settings. After you’ve entered the required network address, netmask, gateway, and hostname, press Enter to complete the network configuration process. V8.0.3x Page 40 © StoneFly Inc. 2019 | All rights reserved...
Page 42: Steps To Configure Scvm Management Port (Citrix)
At the User ID prompt type console and press Enter. b. At the password prompt type coni100o and press Enter. Note: the User ID and password are case sensitive. V8.0.3x Page 41 © StoneFly Inc. 2019 | All rights reserved...
Page 43 Using the SC service menu, configure the management network by pressing 2 to select 2 – Network. The default settings are shown below. Adjust settings as needed then save changes. V8.0.3x Page 42 © StoneFly Inc. 2019 | All rights reserved...
Page 44 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 Page 43 © StoneFly Inc. 2019 | All rights reserved...
Page 45: Configuring The Scvm
2. In the Password field type: M@n4g1ng 3. Click Submit. The Home Page screen will appear. 4. Click System. 5. Click Admin. 6. Click Auto Save. The Auto Save screen will appear. V8.0.3x Page 44 © StoneFly Inc. 2019 | All rights reserved...
Page 47 Select a port by clicking on the box in the Bond column. Changes are not enforced until the next reboot. At first power up a default V8.0.3x Page 46 © StoneFly Inc. 2019 | All rights reserved...
Page 48 DR365. To access the DR365, set your browser’s URL to point to the new IP address. 22. Click Submit. The following popups will appear. V8.0.3x Page 47 © StoneFly Inc. 2019 | All rights reserved...
Page 49 System Management LAN Port Change Screen 23. Click on OK on each popup screen to continue. 24. Click on the new IP address to confirm the change to the Management Port setting. V8.0.3x Page 48 © StoneFly Inc. 2019 | All rights reserved...
Page 50 4. Click Submit. 5. Navigate to Admin > General. The System Admin screen will appear. The DR365 must be rebooted for the new routing settings to be recognized. 6. Click Reboot. V8.0.3x Page 49 © StoneFly Inc. 2019 | All rights reserved...
Page 51 3. Click on System and then Network to confirm the network settings. 4. Click on Data Port and confirm the settings. 5. Click on Management Port and confirm the settings. 6. Click on Routing and confirm the settings. V8.0.3x Page 50 © StoneFly Inc. 2019 | All rights reserved...
Page 52: Configuring The Acronis Management Vm
VM that will run the Acronis Backup management software on the DR365-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 53 StoneFly DR365-1204 Getting Started Guide Initial Installation Internet applet. Find and click on Change Adapter Settings in the menu on the left. V8.0.3x Page 52 © StoneFly Inc. 2019 | All rights reserved...
Page 54 In the window that appears, right-click on your network connection and click on Properties. This should open the Ethernet Properties window. Remove the checkmark for Internet Protocol Version 6 (TCP/IPv6) to disable it. V8.0.3x Page 53 © StoneFly Inc. 2019 | All rights reserved...
Page 55 Select Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4) by left-clicking it once and then click on Properties. 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 Page 54 © StoneFly Inc. 2019 | All rights reserved...
Page 56: Enabling Rdp On The Acronis 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 Page 55 © StoneFly Inc. 2019 | All rights reserved...
Page 57 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 Page 56 © StoneFly Inc. 2019 | All rights reserved...
Page 58: Accessing Windows Server Hosting Acronis
Acronis 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 Page 57 © StoneFly Inc. 2019 | All rights reserved...
Page 59 Acronis 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.
Page 61 Troubleshooting Refer to the following table for helpful hints on solving some of the most common problems. If you cannot find a resolution to your problem here, contact StoneFly. Call (510) 265 1616 and select support from the menu. Problem...
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