ProSATA™ SS8 ULTRA 320 SCSI to SATA Disk Subsystem User Manual Revised February 19, 2007 Phone: Toll Free 866.744.8722 Main 316.744.8722 • Fax: 316.744.1398 * sales@wiebetech.com support@wiebetech.com www.wiebetech.com...
Thank you for choosing WiebeTech products. If you have any questions, please e-mail support@wiebetech.com This manual is designed and written for users of the ProSATA SS8. Users should ideally be familiar and have some experience with RAID planning and data storage operations. However, this manual will provide instructions and education for those who have little or no experience in RAID to install and setup the ProSATA SS8.
GUI – http... 10 RS-232 serial port ... 10 Remote control – secure shell ... 10 LCM ... 11 Chapter 4 GUI operation ... 12 ProSATA SS8 Menu ... 12 Login ... 13 Quick install... 14 System config ... 15 4.4.1 4.4.2...
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W i e b e T e c h L L C Maintenance ... 27 4.7.1 4.7.2 4.7.3 Logout ... 29 Chapter 5 Advanced operation ... 30 Create volume group ... 30 Create user data volume... 31 Attach and detach Bus ID, SCSI ID, and LUN ... 32 5.3.1 5.3.2 Create dedicated cache ...
RAID technology and advanced array management features. ProSATA SS8 connects to the host system through an U320 SCSI interface for optimized performance in speed. It can be configured to any RAID level to provide the most reliable data protection and fastest data transfer rates as required by user applications.
Certification Warranty P r o S A T A S S 8 U s e r M a n u a l ProSATA (SS8) RAID 0, 1, 0+1, 3, 5, 6 & JBOD Ultra320 SCSI SATA1 and SATA2 hard disk drives...
WiebeTech if any items are missing or damaged. The box should contain: • Before starting any type of hardware installation, please ensure that all • To avoid overheating, ProSATA SS8 should be operated in a well- • Static electricity can damage electronic components. To guard against •...
W i e b e T e c h L L C 2.2 Product overview Front view Figure 2.2.1 2.3 Install SATA disks If the hard drives do not come with the RAID system, please follow the instructions for installation below. •...
Connect power cord. • Connect SCSI Ultra 320 cable and SCSI Ultra 320 terminator. The ProSATA SS8 controller does not have a terminator on board and will need an external terminator to properly work. • Connect console cable to the host server (RS-232).
Chapter 3 GUI Connection 3.1 GUI – http ProSATA SS8 supports graphic user interface (GUI) to manage the system by any web browser. Be sure to connect LAN cable to the network. The ProSATA will automatically obtain an IP address if connected to a network that has DHCP support. Check the ProSATA’s LCD for this address (found on the bottom side of the unit).
ESC is used to exit to previous menu. Holding ESC will jump back to main menu. After the system boots up, the following screen will be shown on the LCM: WiebeTech (IP address) There are 6 functions accessible by the LCM: Alarm Mute, Reset/Shutdown, Quick Install, View IP Setting, Change IP Config, and Reset to Default.
W i e b e T e c h L L C Chapter 4 GUI operation 4.1 ProSATA SS8 Menu Quick install IP address Password Date Mail SNMP Event log Physical disk Volume group User data volume Create / Delete / Attach LUN / Details / rename /...
W i e b e T e c h L L C 4.2 Login ProSATA SS8 supports graphic user interface (GUI) to operate and monitor the system via any web browser. Be sure to connect LAN cable. The default IP for the system is 192.168.0.200, but if the ProSATA has been connected to a...
W i e b e T e c h L L C 4.3 Quick install Quick install Use the Quick install Step 1: Select choosing the RAID level, click SCSI ID, and Step 2: In this step, the volume can be customized as needed. SCSI ID, and volume.
W i e b e T e c h L L C 4.4 System config System config Mail, SNMP and for viewing P r o S A T A S S 8 U s e r M a n u a l selection is for the setting of Event log.
W i e b e T e c h L L C 4.4.1 IP address IP address Enter address from DHCP server) or static IP. Manually enter the IP address if setting is on Static. 4.4.2 Password Password Enter 4.4.3 Date Date Enter to set up the current date &...
W i e b e T e c h L L C 4.4.4 Mail Mail Enter to set up to 3 email addresses for receiving event notification. Some mail servers would check “Mail-from address” and need authentication for anti- spam. Please fill the necessary fields. Check “Send test mail” to send test emails to the specified email addresses.
W i e b e T e c h L L C 4.4.6 Event log Event log Enter 4.5 Volume config Volume config Functions include volume, and Logical P r o S A T A S S 8 U s e r M a n u a l to view the event messages.
W i e b e T e c h L L C 4.5.1 Physical disk Physical disk Enter (Figure 4.5.2: Physical disks 2 and 3 have been used for a VG named “R0”. Physical disks 1, 5, 6 are free disks. Disk 4 has been set as a global spare disk.) •...
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W i e b e T e c h L L C Status 2 • PD operations description: FREE DISC GLOBAL SPARES DEDICATED SPARES P r o S A T A S S 8 U s e r M a n u a l FRee disk.
W i e b e T e c h L L C 4.5.2 Volume group Volume group Enter (Figure 4.5.2.1: RAID 0 setup, with 4 physical disks, named “VG-R0”, total size is 227GB. One associated UDV of 100GB has been created, so free space is 127GB. VG status is •...
W i e b e T e c h L L C Status 3 RAID • VG operations description: CREATE DELETE 4.5.3 User data group Enter “User data volume” function to view the status of each user data volume. (Figure 4.5.3.1: UDV created under name of “UDV-R0”, related to “VG-R0”, size is 100GB, status is online, write back, high priority, with cache volume of 107MB.) P r o S A T A S S 8 U s e r M a n u a l Migration.
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W i e b e T e c h L L C • UDV column description: Name Size(MB) Status Status 1 Status 2 Status 3 Status 4 RAID #LUN P r o S A T A S S 8 U s e r M a n u a l Number of this user data volume.
W i e b e T e c h L L C VG name CV (MB) • UDV operations description: ATTACH LUN CREATE DELETE 4.5.4 Cache volume Enter Cache volume The global cache volume is a default cache volume automatically created after system is powered on.
W i e b e T e c h L L C • CV operations description: CREATE DELETE 4.5.5 Logical unit Enter Logical unit UDV. • LUN operations description: ATTACH DETACH Note Note which channel the SCSI cable is connected to. The SCSI ID of the UDV must correspond to the SCSI channel and cable setup.
W i e b e T e c h L L C 4.6 Enclosure management Enclosure management information including functions. 4.6.1 SAF-TE config SAF-TE config Enter from buses. 4.6.2 Voltage & Temperature Voltage & Temperature Enter voltage & Temperature. P r o S A T A S S 8 U s e r M a n u a l function allows monitoring of enclosure and drive SAF-TE config,...
W i e b e T e c h L L C 4.6.3 SMART SMART Enter function to view SMART (Self-monitoring analysis & reporting technology) for physical disks health information. 4.7 Maintenance Maintenance Upgrade of the latest firmware, Shutdown to either reboot or shutdown the system. P r o S A T A S S 8 U s e r M a n u a l Figure 4.6.2.1 Figure 4.6.3.1...
W i e b e T e c h L L C 4.7.1 Upgrade Upgrade Enter receive the latest firmware. Once the firmware has been downloaded and saved to a designated location, press Click the system. Note Please contact us for the latest Firmware 4.7.2 Info Info Enter...
W i e b e T e c h L L C 4.7.3 Shutdown Shutdown Enter system, it is recommended to perform a system SHUTDOWN to allow the data from cache to be written to hard disks. 4.8 Logout For security reason, name and password must be entered to get access again.
W i e b e T e c h L L C Chapter 5 Advanced operations 5.1 Create volume group To create the volume group, please follow these procedures: Volume Enter Volume Enter Click Enter a VG Name, choose a RAID level from the pull down menu, press VG, then press Check the setting.
W i e b e T e c h L L C 5.2 Create user data volume To create a user data volume (UDV), please follow these procedures. Volume Enter User data Enter Click Enter a name for this UDV. Select which VG this UDV will be created from.
W i e b e T e c h L L C (Figure 5.2.2: Setup of a UDV named “UDV-R0”, created from “VG-R0”. The size is 100GB, status is online, write back, high priority with cache volume 107MB.) Note VG & UDV can be deleted by simply checking the one you want to delete then clicking 5.3 Attach and detach Bus ID, SCSI ID, and LUN This section will describe how to attach and detach Bus ID, SCSI ID, and LUN.
W i e b e T e c h L L C Select which UDV to attach. Choose Bus ID, SCSI ID and LUN to attach, and then click Done. Note Note which channel the SCSI cable is connected to. The SCSI ID of the UDV must correspond to the SCSI channel and cable setup.
W i e b e T e c h L L C 5.4 Create dedicated cache Each UDV will be associated with one specific cache volume (CV) to execute the data transaction, whether it’s a global CV or a dedicated CV. Each CV can be assigned a different size.
W i e b e T e c h L L C 5.5 Set global spare and dedicated spare disks Spare disks are used to provide an added layer of protection in case a member disk of a VG fails. The system will automatically switch a spare disk in place of a failed disk and start a rebuild.
W i e b e T e c h L L C 5.6 Migration / Expansion Migration and expansion allows users to change RAID levels to improve performance and reliablity, and to add drives to increase capaciy. For migration and expansion, the total size of new array must be larger or equal to the original array.
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W i e b e T e c h L L C Figure 5.6.3 (Figure 5.6.3: A 4-Way RAID 1 array migrates to RAID 3 array, completion is 9%.) P r o S A T A S S 8 U s e r M a n u a l - 37 -...
Q: What type of cable connector plugs into the Ultra-320 SCSI port on the back of this product? A: The Ultra-320 SCSI port on the ProSATA SS8 is of the HD68 (female) connector type. A SCSI cable with a HD68 male connector will plug into the ProSATA.
W i e b e T e c h L L C Appendix B: RAID Explained RAID 0 RAID 1 N-way mirroring RAID 3 RAID 5 RAID 6 RAID 0+1 RAID 10 RAID 30 RAID 50 RAID 60 JBOD P r o S A T A S S 8 U s e r M a n u a l Disk striping of any number of drives.
W i e b e T e c h L L C Appendix C: Glossary Cache Volume Cache is memory used to speed up data transfer to and from a disk. A Cache Volume is assigned to each UDV for execution of the data transaction.
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W i e b e T e c h L L C SAF-TE SCSI Accessed Fault-Tolerant Enclosures SAF-TE commands are used to monitor information about the status of the drives in the array, such as rebuilding, failed, and spare. SAF-TE also monitors certain environmental information about the system such as temperature, voltage, power supply, and fan health.
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