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- Page 1 2-176-869-13(1) Hybrid Network Fileserver Administrator’s Guide Before operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly and retain it for future reference. FSV-VN5 © 2004 Sony Corporation...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Chapter 1 Getting Started Outline of Functions............3 System Structure............5 Compatible Cartridges ..........6 AIT Cartridges ..............6 Cleaning Cartridge ............6 Chapter 2 Preparations Outline ................7 Checking Connections..........8 Turning On the Power ..........9 Turning On the Cache Server.......... 9 Turning On the AIT Library ......... - Page 3 Trademarks • Sony and StorStation are trademarks or registered trademarks of Sony Corporation in this country, other countries, or both. • Internet Explorer, Microsoft, Windows, Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows Me, Windows NT, Windows 2000, and Windows XP Professional are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.
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Page 4: Chapter 1 Getting Started
Getting Started Chapter Outline of Functions The FSV-VN5 is a hybrid NAS (Network Attached Storage) device that allows you to combine a main server, an AIT Library, and a cache server into a unified storage system. It is mounted from an application server as a dedicated storage system. - Page 5 Low-cost high-performance system An overall low-cost system is achieved by combining each component for optimum performance, and by using a main server composed of a RAID disk array in combination with low-cost-per-gigabyte AIT cartridges. The cache server covers AIT cartridge accessibility and insures sufficient performance. While the system is operating, moreover, electricity and other running costs are kept low in comparison to systems composed entirely of disks.
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Page 6: System Structure
System Structure The system is composed of the following devices. • Main Server (FSV-VN5) • AIT Library (LIB-162/A4, LIB-162/A3) • Cache Server (FSV-CS5) • 1000 BASE/T compatible switching hub In addition, for making system settings it is necessary to have a computer equipped with a network adapter. -
Page 7: Compatible Cartridges
Compatible Cartridges The AIT cartridges that can be used with this system’s AIT library are listed below. AIT Cartridges The AIT library for this system is equipped with an internal AIT drive, and can use the AIT cartridges below. For information on storage capacity, refer to “Specifications”... -
Page 8: Chapter 2 Preparations
Preparations Chapter Outline This chapter explains the procedure for checking connections, turning on the power, rebooting the system, and displaying the web administration screen. Refer to Chapter 3, “Using the Web Administration Screen” (page 20) for details about each item on the web administration screen. Chapter 2 Preparations... -
Page 9: Checking Connections
Checking Connections Before turning on the power verify that the system is connected properly. Connect the system according to the diagram below. User LAN Network cable Main server Not used Switching hub Cache server Not used Network cable SCSI cable AIT library Not used Terminator... -
Page 10: Turning On The Power
Turning On the Power First, turn on all devices except the main server. Once you have verified that each device is running properly, turn on the main server. Flow of operations Turn on cache server ↓ Verify cache server is running (Hostname and IP address appear on LCD display) ↓... -
Page 11: Turning On The Ait Library
Turning On the AIT Library Press the power switch on the back of the AIT library. The following message appears on the LCD display, and the bootup process begins. (It will take several minutes to start.) LIB-162 Ini t i a l i z i n g · · · · If the power does not come on after pressing the power switch, press and hold the STANDBY button on the front of the unit for at least three seconds. -
Page 12: Turning On The Main Server
If you wish to change the date and time, press the ENTER button. If not, press the CANCEL button. Jan/01/2001 12:00:50 See the Date and Time if necessary [ENTER] to set [CANCEL]to exit • Refer to the separate “AIT Library: Operating Instructions” for details on how to set the date and time. -
Page 13: Turning Off The Power
Turning Off the Power First, turn off the main server. Once you have verified that the main server is off, turn off the other devices. Flow of operations Turn off main server ↓ Verify main server is off (POWER indicator on main server is off.) ↓... -
Page 14: Turning Off The Ait Library
Caution Do not hold down the POWER switch for more than 4 seconds. This will force an immediate shutdown, which could affect the system adversely. Turning Off the AIT Library Push and hold the STANDBY button on the front of the unit for at least 3 seconds. -
Page 15: Turning Off The Cache Server
Turning Off the Cache Server Caution Do not perform settings operations from the controls on the front of the cache server. Open the front panel on the cache server, and press the POWER button. After the message below appears on the LCD display, the cache server will turn off. - Page 16 Username Password guest none Administrator sony You can change passwords from the [Webmin Users] screen (page 23). Click [Login]. The [Maintenance] menu for the “sonyhnf (Hybrid Network Fileserver...)” appears. To change the various settings and perform maintenance on the system, click the icons or links to open each settings screen.
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Page 17: Shutting Down And Rebooting From The Web Administration Screen
Shutting Down and Rebooting from the Web Administration Screen Shutting Down the Main Server In addition to the following procedure, you can also turn off the main server by pressing the button on the front panel. Refer to “Turning On the Main Server” (page 11) for instructions on how to use the power button on the front panel to turn off the main server. - Page 18 Click [Shutdown System]. The [Shutdown] screen appears. Click [Shutdown System]. The system shutdown process is performed and the main server turns off automatically. Depending on the type of the browser, a message such as “Do you want to close the window?” appears. If this happens, follow the displayed instructions to close the window.
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Page 19: Rebooting The Main Server
Rebooting the Main Server You can reboot the main server without shutting it down. Click [System] on the web administration screen. The [System] menu appears. Note You cannot access the [System] menu from the guest user account. Click [Bootup and Shutdown]. The [Bootup and Shutdown] screen appears. - Page 20 Click [Reboot System]. The [Reboot] screen appears. Click [Reboot System]. The system shutdown process is performed and the main server reboots automatically. Depending on the type of the browser, a message such as “Do you want to close the window?” appears. If this happens, follow the displayed instructions to close the window.
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Page 21: Outline
Using the Web Administration Screen Chapter Outline This chapter explains each setting and operation that can be performed from each menu on the web administration screen. For information about how to access the web administration screen from a web browser, refer to “Accessing the Web Administration Screen” (page 14) in Chapter 2, “Preparations”. - Page 22 Click On the icon or link for an operation. (example) [Monitor] The screen for the selected operation appears. (example)[Monitor]screen Note For menus that are not explained in this chapter, refer to Chapter 4, “Items to Verify Before Operation” (page 51). Chapter 3 Using the Web Administration Screen...
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Page 23: List Of Menus
List of Menus The menus for this system contain the options shown below. The available items differ depending on the type of user account you log in with. Yes: Available No: Unavailable Account guest Administrator Menu Items General user System administrator Webmin Webmin Users Webmin Configuration No... -
Page 24: [Webmin] Menu
[Webmin] Menu From the [Webmin] menu, you can change user passwords and set the system language. Webmin Users From the [Webmin Users] screen, you can change user passwords for this system. Note Users with administrator authority can add or change guest user passwords. Changing passwords On the [Webmin Users] screen, click the username of the user whose password you want to change. -
Page 25: Webmin Configuration
Webmin Configuration From the [Webmin Configuration] screen, you can set the system language. Changing system language Click (Language) on the [Webmin Configuration] screen. Select a language. (example) English (EN) Click [Change Language]. Chapter 3 Using the Web Administration Screen... -
Page 26: [System] Menu
[System] Menu From the [System] menu, you can configure network settings. IP Address Configuration From the [IP Address Configuration] option, you can change the IP address (the IP address for the LAN1 and LAN2 connections to the User LAN) for this system. -
Page 27: Ntp Configuration (Optional)
Click [Change network settings]. Notes • The [Local Network] fields cannot be changed. • If you change the IP address, make sure you access the web administration screen again using the new IP address (page 14). • If you set an incorrect IP address, you may not be able to access it. When changing it, be very careful. - Page 28 • User area backup to AIT cartridge (Incremental backup) Maintenance results are displayed on the [Alert Messages] screen, as shown below. You can also send the results by e-mail to a designated address (page 27). Prio Date Message Mar 25 02:16:12 [MAINTENANCE] PetaServe Nightly maintenance on sonyhnf: SUCCESS...
- Page 29 • Nightly : This address receives a nightly report of maintenance results. • Alert : This address receives a report of error messages that have occurred during operation. • History : This address receives a report of the tape volume names on which the latest system backups were performed.
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Page 30: [Services] Menu
• HNF VDM: Selecting this check box activates the function to duplicate data in the user area. You can then use the VDM (Volume Duplicate Management) function to duplicate data by copying data in the user area to two volumes. If one volume is malfunctioning, you can recover the data from the other volume. -
Page 31: Documents
Note “PetaServe” is the name of the hierarchical storage management software pre- installed on this system. Command buttons You can use the following commands from the [Start/Stop of PetaServe] screen. Command button Function Start Starts PetaServe processes. It may take several minutes for all processes to start. -
Page 32: Detail Logs
When you click the link to a file name, a new window opens to display contents of the file. Note Adobe Acrobat Reader is needed to display the PDF file. Detail Logs From the [Detail Logs] screen, you can take a system log and create a log archive. - Page 33 Taking a log Click [Take Log] from the [Detail Logs] screen. The following message appears. Click [OK]. A log is taken and added to the list. Command buttons You can use the following commands from the [Detail Logs] screen. Command button Function Take Log Takes a system log at the current point in time.(It may...
- Page 34 Creating an archive You can create an archive of the logs you have taken, in case you need to supply them when receiving support from Sony. On the [Detail Logs] screen, select a log from the list and click its link.
- Page 35 Select the necessary logs to create an archive. Unless you have received different instructions from the Technical Support, etc., you should normally select all logs by clicking [All Select] at the top or bottom of the screen. Click [Archive] at the bottom of the screen. The following message appears.
- Page 36 Click [OK]. An archive is created and added to the list. Click the [ARCHIVE_XXXXXX.Y.zip] file link. The [File Download] window appears. Chapter 3 Using the Web Administration Screen...
- Page 37 Click [Save]. The [Save As] window appears. Select a save location and click [Save]. Note Depending on your OS or web browser, what appears on your screen and the series of operations will differ from the explanation in this manual. For more details, refer to the Help file for your web browser.
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Page 38: Firmware Revisions
Firmware Revisions You can check the revisions of each firmware. [Servers] Menu From the [Servers] menu, you can configure various file-sharing settings. CIFS Client Setting From the [CIFS Client Setting] screen, you can configure settings needed for a Windows client to use this system. Chapter 3 Using the Web Administration Screen... - Page 39 Note The [CIFS Client Setting] screen creates a registry file of settings needed to access this system from Windows. By logging on to this system with a guest user account from each client and following the procedure below, you can update the client registry.
- Page 40 The [File Download] window appears. Note Depending on your version of Windows and Internet Explorer, what appears on your screen may differ slightly. If you are using a web browser other than Internet Explorer, what appears on your screen and the series of operations will differ from the explanation in this manual.
- Page 41 Access the web administration screen for this system from the Windows client that is to be configured. Under [Setup of encryption password] on the [CIFS Client Setting] screen, click either the [Plain Password] or [Encryption Password] link. Click the link in the row corresponding to the version of Windows on the client.
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Page 42: Windows File Sharing
Downloading HNF messenger client You can download an HNF messenger client application. Windows file Sharing From the [Windows File Sharing] screen, you can perform settings of the Windows file sharing server function of HNF. • GLOBALS: Performs general server settings •... -
Page 43: [Maintenance] Menu
[Maintenance] Menu From the [Maintenance] menu, you can display the operational status of the system, error messages, etc. Alert Messages From the [Alert Messages] screen, you can view error messages that have occurred on the system. Software log Displays errors that have occurred with the software. Definitions of the display headings and symbols are as follows. - Page 44 • Help: A button that displays the details of the error (the number displayed on the button is the internal error code. Have this number at hand if it becomes necessary to contact Sony Support) Hardware log Displays errors that have occurred with the hardware. The priority level is “High”...
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Page 45: Tape Volumes
Tape Volumes From the [Tape Volumes] screen, you can display a list of the tape volumes (AIT cartridges) in the AIT library. Tape volume display Displays the status and used rate for each tape volume (AIT cartridge). • User Area : Tape volumes designated for users •... - Page 46 Yes: Available No: Unavailable Display Status Content Description Status Read Write Normal Status is normal. FULL Normal No space remains on the AIT cartridge. RDONLY Warning AIT cartridge is set to read-only. NOEOM Warning Tape volume is in use by internal system processing.
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Page 47: Offline Volumes
Offline Volumes From the [Offline Volumes] screen, you can eject a volume in use from a library, and then perform offline management on the volume. Also, you can add a volume that has been moved to offline or a new volume to a library. For details on the offline management function, see “Offline Volume Management”... -
Page 48: Monitor
The following information appears for each volume. Volume Name of volume Status Status of volume Used Rate Usage rate of volume Access Last access day of volume Free Capa (GB) Free capacity of volume Released Capa (GB) Released capacity of volume after deletion Note If you eject or add a volume in the system area, the overall system data cannot... - Page 49 • Library TL1 to TL4: Status of each AIT library (status of AIT library connection and status of mounted AIT drive are monitored) If a library has not been configured, “NO USE” appears. • Cache: Status of the connection with the cache server is monitored It does not appear if no cache server is set up.
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Page 50: Drive
Command button From the [Monitor] screen, you can use the following commands. Command button Function Automatic Refresh Refreshes the screen automatically every 5 (every 5 minutes) minutes.When you click this button, the display changes to [No Automatic Refresh]. While automatic refresh is in progress, the display indicates [No Automatic Refresh]. - Page 51 You can click the [Download] to get a log of the target drive, and then save it using any file name. It takes about one minute to get a log. While a log is being obtained, do not move to another screen until the log is completely saved. Note that you cannot obtain logs for two or more drives at the same time.
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Page 52: Outline
Items to Verify Before Operation Chapter Outline This chapter explains the following settings, which must be verified before operating the system. • System Time Settings • Network Configuration • Other Settings • Mounts Your dealer configures these settings appropriately at time of installation based on prior consultation with you. -
Page 53: Verifying System Time Settings
Verifying System Time Settings From the web administration screen, click [System] and [System Time], and then verify the following items. • Is the [Timezone] set to the appropriate region? • Is the [System Time] set correctly? Verifying Network Configuration IP Address Configuration From the web administration screen, click [System] and [IP Address... -
Page 54: Hostname Configuration
Note For details on what these settings control, consult your system administrator or network administrator. Hostname Configuration From the web administration screen, click [System], [Network Configuration], and [DNS Client], and then verify the following items. • If you have a hostname assigned, is it input correctly? (The default setting is “sonyhnf”.) •... -
Page 55: Authentication Settings
Note For details on what these settings control, consult your system administrator or network administrator. Authentication Settings NIS Client Configuration From the web administration screen, click [Servers], [NIS Client], [NIS Client], and then verify the following items. • Are [NIS domain] and [NIS servers] set appropriately? Chapter 4 Items to Verify Before Operation... - Page 56 Next, from the web administration screen, click [Servers], [NIS Client], and [Client Services], and then verify the following item. • Are the client services set appropriately? Note For details on what these settings control, consult your system administrator or network administrator. Chapter 4 Items to Verify Before Operation...
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Page 57: Activedirectory Settings
ActiveDirectory Settings From the settings screen of ActiveDirectory, you can enable HNF to join ActiveDirectory. This section describes how to perform settings for joining ActiveDirectory. HNF does not provide the ActiveDirectory server function. Items to be verified Item Description How to set realm Realm name of ActiveDirectory to [Windows File Sharing] -... -
Page 58: Verifying Other Settings
ActiveDirectory server that can be joined Windows 2000 Server Family SP4 or higher Command button Function Join Execute to join ActiveDirectory. Verifying Other Settings Software Configuration From the web administration screen, click [Setup] and [Software Configuration], and then verify the following items. •... -
Page 59: Monitor Status
Monitor Status From the web administration screen, click [Maintenance] and [Monitor], and then verify the following items. • Is the total capacity displayed under [Tape area]? • Is [GOOD] (or [NO USE]) displayed in all the fields of the [Hardware Condition] section? •... -
Page 60: Verifying Mounts
Verifying Mounts It is necessary to mount the file server from the application server before beginning operation. The file server may be mounted automatically by some applications, but this section offers examples for performing a manual mount. Notes • Four mount points have been prepared for both NFS and CIFS mounts (/mfs1 to /mfs4), each corresponding to an AIT library (TL1 to TL4). - Page 61 Click the [Create a new user] link. The [Create User] screen appears. Chapter 4 Items to Verify Before Operation...
- Page 62 Input a [Username]. If necessary, input a [Real name], as well. Input a [Normal password]. The password is encrypted automatically. Click [Create]. Preparations from the client side The session timeout setting on the Windows client must be changed in order to use the system.
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Page 63: Example Of File Sharing In Activedirectory
As shown below, the mounted drive (in this example, the Z drive) can now be seen from the [My Computer] screen, etc. Example of File Sharing in ActiveDirectory The following is used as an example in this explanation. Realm WG.SONY.COM Workgroup NetBios Name SONYHNF Chapter 4 Items to Verify Before Operation... - Page 64 Open [My Network] and then [Entire Network]. Open [Microsoft Windows Network]. Chapter 4 Items to Verify Before Operation...
- Page 65 Click the icon of the Workgroup(WG) name of ActiveDirectory that has joined. Make sure HNF exists, and then double-click it. If you are a domain user, authentification is performed automatically so that you can open it without any need to input the password. Check that the shared folders “mfs1”, “mfs2”, “mfs3”, and “mfs4”...
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Page 66: Outline
Daily Operation Chapter Outline This chapter describes the daily operations required for operating this system. Daily Maintenance Items to be verified • None of the hardware has failed • No major errors have occurred during operation • All maintenance operations have been performed successfully •... -
Page 67: Flow Of Verification And Methods Of
Flow of Verification and Methods of Problem Resolution Follow the flow chart below to perform system verification Begin verification Error status Normal status Warning Verify [Alert Messages] screen A major error (*) has occurred. No major error (*) has occurred. (page 42). -
Page 68: Offline Volume Management
Offline Volume Management This section describes how to eject a volume in the user area from a library and then manage it. When you perform offline management on a volume, data recorded in this volume becomes not accessible online. However, by adding new media, you can use this system to manage far more tapes than the number of slots of the libraries. - Page 69 From the LCD screen of the library, make sure the volume is not added to the drive, and then click the [Quiesce]. If you perform deactivation with the volume added to the drive, it may take time for the use of the volume to end. Also, data read from the volume in deactivation stops;...
- Page 70 Check to make sure there is an empty slot, and then select a library for adding the volume. Caution Slot 16 is used by a cleaning cartridge. From the LCD screen of the library, make sure the volume is not added to the drive, and then click the [Quiesce].
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Page 71: Volume Duplicate Management
Volume Duplicate Management By duplicating and then managing volumes of the user area, you can increase the security of data, and store the duplicated data in a remote location. Perform volume duplication as part of your daily maintenance operation. Duplicated volumes are displayed in the duplicate area in volume management, and can be ejected from libraries using the same procedure as offline volume management. -
Page 72: Precautions
Precautions Note the following points when using this system. • You cannot install software other than that distributed by Sony for use with this system. • When connected directly to the Internet, there is a chance that an outside party may access the system illegally. - Page 73 Cannot turn off main server • There is a set order for turning off the components of this system. Make sure that, after turning off the main server, you turn off the AIT library and then the cache server. If the components are not turned off in the correct order, the main server does not turn off.
- Page 74 Refer to “Replacing the Cartridges” in Chapter 4,“Operating the AIT Library” of the separate “AIT Library: Operating Instructions”. • Make sure to use Sony-manufactured AIT cartridges. Also, check to make sure the cartridges you are using are compatible with the AIT drive (page 6).
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Page 75: Specifications
Specifications Hardware (Main Server/Cache Server) Device names Main server FSV-VN5 Cache server FSV-CS5 Storage capacity Hard disk drive: Approx. 250GB 4 units RAID0+1 structure (main server) RAID5 structure (cache server) DVD-ROM & CD-R/RW combo drive 1 unit Compatible media: DVD-ROM, CD-R, CD-RW, CD-ROM External ports Rear Keyboard :PS/2 (1) -
Page 76: Software (Main Server/Cache Server)
Software (Main Server/Cache Server) Operating system (OS) Linux (original) Pre-installed software (main server) Data management middleware (including backup software) Design and specifications are subject to change without notice. Part of the software this product uses is GPL/LGPL software. Users are hereby informed of their right to obtain, alter, and redistribute the source code for this software. -
Page 77: Storage Capacity (Ait Library)
Storage Capacity (AIT Library) (Using 16 tapes with data compression of 2.6:1) AIT-4 246 m cartridge: 8320 Gbyte AIT-3 230 m cartridge: 4160 Gbyte (Using 16 tapes with no data compression) AIT-4 246 m cartridge: 3200 Gbyte AIT-3 230 m cartridge: 1600 Gbyte Storage Capacity (AIT Cartridge) (With data compression of 2.6:1) AIT-4 246 m cartridge: 520 Gbyte... - Page 78 For servicing and inquiries regarding this product, consult the dealer you purchased your equipment from. Product Information Updated product information is available on the Sony web site at the following URL: http://www.storagebysony.com/ Sony Corporation, 6-7-35 Kita Shinagawa, Shinagawa-ku, Tokyo, Japan 141-0001...