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STONEFLY USO Setup Manual

24-bay 3.5” 4u rackmount unified scale out storage appliance
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  • Page 1 Setup Guide USO - Unified Scale Out Storage Appliance USO 24-bay 3.5” 4U Rackmount www.stonefly.com www.iscsi.com...
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  • Page 3 StoneFly, the StoneFly logo, Storage Concentrator, Integrated Storage Concentrator, ISC, Modular Storage Concentrator, StoneFly Backup Advantage, StoneFusion, StoneFly Replicator CDP, ValueSAN, Unified Scale Out, USO, Super Scale Out, SSO, Twin Scale Out, TSO, Unified Storage & Server, USS, Unified Deduplicated Storage, UDS, Unified Encrypted Storage, UES, OptiSAN,...
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  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Powering On & Off Procedure……………………………………………………………………………22 3.1.4 Configuring the Network Settings for the IPMI KVM ..............22 3.1.5 Configuring the Network Settings for the USO’s Management Port ..........28 3.1.6 Initial Configuration of the StoneFly USO Appliance ..............30 3.1.7 Setting up Routing .......................... 36 3.1.8...

  • Page 6: Chapter-1: Introduction

    Introduction StoneFly USO Appliance Setup Guide Chapter-1: Introduction V8.0.3.x © StoneFly, Inc. 2019 Page 2...

  • Page 7: Other Resources

    Ethernet and Ethernet-switching concepts  Storage Area Networking (SAN)  Other Resources 1.1.1 Other useful information regarding the setup and use of your USO can be found in the following places: StoneFly Storage Concentrator User’s Guide  The StoneFly Web site: http://www.stonefly.com ...

  • Page 8: Conventions

    Introduction StoneFly USO Appliance Setup Guide 1.2 Conventions The table that follows lists the conventions used throughout this Setup Guide. Icons 1.2.1 Icon Type Description Note Special instructions or information Warning Risk of system damage or a loss of data V8.0.3.x...

  • Page 9: Chapter-2: Overview

    Overview StoneFly USO Appliance Setup Guide Chapter-2: Overview V8.0.3.x © StoneFly, Inc. 2019 Page 5...

  • Page 10: Product Overview

    12Gb SAS port (12, 16, 24, and 36-bay USO appliances only). The system administrator uses the GUI to allocate blocks of storage to create the iSCSI target volumes and authorizes their use by individual host systems and/or to create NAS segments and volumes.
  • Page 11 Overview StoneFly USO Appliance Setup Guide The USO features a management port, IPMI port, SAS expansion port (12-bay and larger), and two or more 10Gb network connections (number and type of network connections matching what you specified during the ordering process). Select models include optional FC SAN Target ports if the FC SAN Target package was ordered.

  • Page 12: Uso Features And Benefits

    Overview StoneFly USO Appliance Setup Guide 2.1.1 USO Features and Benefits The following table details additional features of the USO. Feature Benefits IP network-based SAN intelligence Less expensive to install and operate  based on StoneFusion OS Universal connectivity on IP networks ...

  • Page 13: Theory Of Operation

    AWS S3 storage 2.2 Theory of Operation The StoneFly USO™ is the mediator between hosts and storage devices in an IP network. IP- based Storage Area Networks (IP SANs) use the iSCSI protocol over an Ethernet and TCP/IP network. USO also offers Network Attached Storage (NAS) which allows multiple host/users share files over an Ethernet network.

  • Page 14: Iscsi Host Initiators

    The USO mediates requests from host servers for storage resources, just as servers mediate storage requests from end-user clients on the network. Therefore, it is prudent to set up the USO on a dedicated storage network that is operating independently of the LAN that mediates traffic between clients and hosts.

  • Page 15: Environmental

    To initiate StoneFly customer service for your product, you must first register your USO appliance. Go to the StoneFly website at http://www.stonefly.com/support or Mail in the registration card that was included with your USO appliance or email the information below to support@stonefly.com: Appliance Model Number •...

  • Page 16: Contacting Stonefly For Help

    Overview StoneFly USO Appliance Setup Guide 2.6 Contacting StoneFly for Help You can reach StoneFly technical support by any of the three following methods: Send an email to support@stonefly.com. • Visit https://stonefly.com/support and fill out the contact form. • Call 510.265.1616 and select support from the menu.

  • Page 17: Chapter-3: Initial Installation

    Initial Installation StoneFly USO Appliance Setup Guide Chapter-3: Initial Installation Page 13 V8.0.3.x © StoneFly, Inc. 2019...

  • Page 18: Setting Up The Uso

    7. A StoneFusion Operating System CD for system recovery Mounting Equipment 3.1.2 Mounting rails for the USO are included in the package. One set of rails is required for rack mounting each USO. 4U Rack Installation Instructions This section provides information on installing a 4U chassis into a rack unit with the rails provided.
  • Page 19 Initial Installation StoneFly USO Appliance Setup Guide Identifying the Inner Rack Rails The chassis package includes one pair of rack rail assemblies in the rack mounting kit. Each assembly consists of an inner rail that secures to the chassis and an outer rail that is attached directly to the rack.
  • Page 20 Initial Installation StoneFly USO Appliance Setup Guide Installing the Inner Rails on the Chassis Installing the Inner Rails Installing the Inner Rails Identify the left and right side inner rails. Place the correct inner rail on the side of the chassis, aligning the hooks of the chassis with the inner rail holes.
  • Page 21 Initial Installation StoneFly USO Appliance Setup Guide Installing the Outer Rails onto the Rack Installing the Outer Rails 1. Press upward on the locking tab at the rear end of the middle rail. 2. Push the middle rail back into the outer rail.
  • Page 22 Initial Installation StoneFly USO Appliance Setup Guide Installing the Chassis into a Rack Installing the Chassis into a Rack Note: Figures are for illustrative purposes only. Always install servers into racks from the bottom up. Align the chassis rails (A) with the front of the rack rails (B).
  • Page 23 Initial Installation StoneFly USO Appliance Setup Guide Removing the Chassis from the Rack Caution! It is dangerous for a single person to off-load the heavy chassis from the rack without assistance. Be sure to have sufficient assistance supporting the chassis when removing it from the rack.

  • Page 24: Cabling The System

    The 12Gb SAS Expansion port is only used when connecting StoneFly Expansion Units • to the StoneFly USO Appliance for additional storage capacity. Expansion Units must be powered on prior to the USO appliance being powered on. Do not connect an Ethernet cable to the RAID Management port as it is not used.
  • Page 25 StoneFly USO appliance Connecting the EBOD with USO appliance Connect the EBOD to the USO by inserting a cable into the SAS EXT port of the USO and attaching it to the SAS EXT port of the EBOD as shown...

  • Page 26: Powering On & Off Procedure

    Configuring the Network Settings for the IPMI KVM The Intelligent Platform Management Interface (IPMI) KVM configuration allows for Remote Management and Power Control of the StoneFly USO 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 Delete key to enter the BIOS setup.
  • Page 27 Initial Installation StoneFly USO Appliance Setup Guide In the BMC Network Configuration tab, select Update IPMI LAN Configuration and press Enter: Page 23 V8.0.3.x © StoneFly, Inc. 2019...
  • Page 28 Initial Installation StoneFly USO Appliance Setup Guide When prompted, select Yes and press Enter. From the additional list of options, select Configuration Address Source and press Enter: Page 24 V8.0.3.x © StoneFly, Inc. 2019...
  • Page 29 Initial Installation StoneFly USO Appliance Setup Guide From the prompt, select Static and press Enter: Enter the Static IP Address, Subnet Mask and Gateway IP Address: Page 25 V8.0.3.x © StoneFly, Inc. 2019...
  • Page 30 Adjust the following settings as needed: IP Address Source Choose “Static” IP Address Must be on the same subnet as the USO’s Management port IP Subnet Mask Same as the USO’s Management port Default Gateway Same as the USO’s Management port Update LAN Settings Press the “ESC”...
  • Page 31 StoneFly USO Appliance Setup Guide Accessing the IPMI Interface Open a web browser on a system running on the same subnet as the USO’s IPMI and navigate to the IP address you configured in the last section. Enter the following information in the login screen: Username: stonefly •...
  • Page 32 Initial Installation StoneFly USO Appliance Setup Guide Navigate to Remote Control tab and select iKVM/HTML5. Click on iKVM/HTML5 to launch remote console: Page 28 V8.0.3.x © StoneFly, Inc. 2019...

  • Page 33: Configuring The Network Settings For The Uso's Management Port

    Configuring the Network Settings for the USO’s Management Port The USO’s management port is preconfigured with the default IP address of 192.168.0.254. This must be changed to a valid IP address for your LAN network. Using the remote console you loaded in the previous section: Press Enter to display the login prompt.
  • Page 34 GUI becomes available once the CLI is closed. At this point, it should be possible to login to the web GUI for the StoneFly USO appliance by browsing to the management IP address that you just configured in the last step. Once logged in, you should configure the SAN data network settings.

  • Page 35: Initial Configuration Of The Stonefly Uso Appliance

    Initial Installation StoneFly USO Appliance Setup Guide 3.1.7 Initial Configuration of the StoneFly USO Appliance Launch a web browser, then navigate to https://<configured IP address>. StoneFusion Login Screen In the User ID field type: admin In the Password field type: M@n4g1ng Click Submit.
  • Page 36 Initial Installation StoneFly USO Appliance Setup Guide Click Auto Save. The Auto Save screen will appear. StoneFusion Auto Save Screen Select the method(s) of saving the database. A USB Flash drive must be inserted into the USB port prior to Enabling. Checkmark Enable Auto Save to Local Device and select USB Flash Disk from the dropdown menu.
  • Page 37 Navigate to Admin > General. The system admin screen will appear. StoneFusion Admin Screen Enter a system name for the USO appliance. Enter the number of log records for the database in the Max number of logs field. The default number of log records is 2000, which is sufficient for most installations.
  • Page 38 Enter the IP Address for the Local iSCSI Data Port. Enter the NetMask setting for the local iSCSI Data Port. Click Submit. Click OK to continue when the confirmation dialog box appears. The USO automatically configures the Network and Broadcast settings based on the IP address and Netmask settings.
  • Page 39 At the first power up, a default configuration is presented. Changing the default settings requires a reboot of the USO appliance. Navigate to the System > Admin > General screen and click on Reboot. If no changes are desired continue to the next step to configure the Management Port.
  • Page 40 Initial Installation StoneFly USO Appliance Setup Guide Click Submit. The following popups will appear. Depending on the speed of your browser connection, you may not see this screen. Your changes will still take effect, however, you will need to manually set your browser’s URL to point to the new IP address.

  • Page 41: Setting Up Routing

    Local iSCSI Data Port Settings screen. For example, if the USO’s 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 42: Confirming Setup

    Management port during the configuration process. Be sure to include https:// in the address. The browser will display an alert regarding the security certificate for the site. This occurs because the IP address for the USO was changed from the factory default to one appropriate for your network.

  • Page 43: Steps To Complete Before Setting Up The System

    Microsoft Windows iSCSI Initiator, obtain the latest version from Microsoft. Refer to Appendix 7: System Considerations in the StoneFly Storage Concentrator User’s Guide and make sure that you set up your servers according to the instructions in that section before connecting or using your StoneFly Appliance.

  • Page 44: Chapter-4: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting StoneFly USO Appliance Setup Guide Chapter-4: Troubleshooting Page 40 V8.0.3.x © StoneFly, Inc. 2019...
  • Page 45 StoneFly USO Appliance Setup Guide 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.
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  • Page 47: Appendix-1: Glossary

    Glossary StoneFly USO Appliance Setup Guide Appendix-1: Glossary Page 43 V8.0.3.x © StoneFly, Inc. 2019...
  • Page 48 Glossary StoneFly USO Appliance Setup Guide Access Control List (ACL) A list that controls which hosts have access to which volumes. When a host attempts to log in, the Storage Concentrator requests authorization and allows access based on the list.
  • Page 49 Glossary StoneFly USO Appliance Setup Guide Asynchronous I/O Operation An I/O operation whose initiator does not await its completion before proceeding with other work. Asynchronous I/O operations enable an initiator to have multiple concurrent I/O operations in progress. Asynchronous Mirroring Transactions that maintain synchronization for logical volumes occur in a batch rather than real- time mode.
  • Page 50 Glossary StoneFly USO Appliance Setup Guide Configuration The process of installing or removing hardware or software components required for a system or subsystem to function. Assignment of the operating parameters of a system, subsystem, or device. For example, disk array configuration includes designating the member disks or extents for the array, as well as setting parameters such as stripe depth, RAID model, and cache allowance.
  • Page 51 Glossary StoneFly USO Appliance Setup Guide Disk Array A set of disks from one or more commonly accessible disk subsystems, combined with a body of control software. The control software presents the storage capacity of the disk to hosts as one or more logical disks.
  • Page 52 Glossary StoneFly USO Appliance Setup Guide (files). File systems are often supplied as operating system components but are implemented and marketed as independent software components. Graphical User Interface (GUI) A user interface for intelligent devices that is characterized by pictorial displays and highly structured forms-oriented input.
  • Page 53 Glossary StoneFly USO Appliance Setup Guide networking with the SCSI command set, the core command set used in all storage configurations. iSCSI Client A logical entity, typically a host, which includes at least one iSCSI Initiator. iSCSI Initiator A logical entity, typically within a host, that sends (iSCSI) SCSI commands to targets to be executed.
  • Page 54 Glossary StoneFly USO Appliance Setup Guide Logical Partition Logical Unit A logical partition is a segmentation of a logical volume. Logical Unit Number (LUN) The entity within a SCSI target that executes I/O commands. SCSI I/O commands are sent to a target and executed by a logical unit within that target.
  • Page 55 The size of the mirror image must be equal to the size of all other images in the mirror volume. Mirror Volume A Mirror Volume is composed of multiple mirror images. StoneFly Mirroring supports up to four mirror images in a mirror volume. The Mirror Volume is what the applications and hosts see as the storage device.
  • Page 56 Glossary StoneFly USO Appliance Setup Guide Network Attached Storage (NAS) A term used to refer to storage elements that connect to a network and provide file access services to computer systems. Abbreviated NAS. A NAS Storage Element consists of an engine, which implements the file services, and one or more devices, on which data is stored.
  • Page 57 A unit of storage space on a physical device containing a specific amount of storage space. A collection of physical extents is then managed by the StoneFly Volume Manager as a logical volume, and a group of logical volumes make up a volume group. Physical extents are the smallest manageable element in a logical volume that can be managed by the StoneFly Volume Manager.
  • Page 58 Glossary StoneFly USO Appliance Setup Guide RAID RAID is an acronym for Redundant Array of Independent Disks, a Firmware/hardware implementation of a disk array controller in which data is stored on disks in such a manner as to improve performance and avoid data loss in the presence of a disk failure.
  • Page 59 Glossary StoneFly USO Appliance Setup Guide Rollback In Snapshot, rollback is a disaster recovery feature that allows users to return to the last known “good” data point in the event of corruption, viruses, or lost files. Essentially, performing a rollback returns the Live Volume to the last good known state.
  • Page 60 Glossary StoneFly USO Appliance Setup Guide point in time that the snapshot was taken. Snapshots can be created nearly instantaneously. The snapshot volume appears to the host as if it was a regular logical volume. Snapshot Fragmentation/ Total Fragmentation for All Volumes These percentages represent the amount of the index table fragmentation on the volume selected as well as the total amount of fragmentation for all Snapshot volumes.
  • Page 61 Glossary StoneFly USO Appliance Setup Guide Storage Concentrator The Storage Concentrator delivers iSCSI target volumes to hosts over TCP connections in an Ethernet network. Configuring and managing these iSCSI target volumes is accomplished using a browser-based graphical user interface (GUI) resident in the Storage Concentrator. Storage resources are connected to the Storage Concentrator through a parallel SCSI connection or other connections.
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