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  • Page 1 ® R&S SpycerNode SC Storage Solution User Manual 2902.5569.02 Version 03...
  • Page 2 R&S® is a registered trademark of Rohde & Schwarz GmbH & Co. KG. Trade names are trademarks of the owners. Throughout this manual, products from Rohde & Schwarz are indicated without the ® symbol, e.g. R&S®SpycerNode SC is indicated as SpycerNode SC. User Manual | 2902.5569.01 - 03...
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Models ............................. 18 Basic Unit Configuration ..................... 18 Storage Capacity Options ....................18 Additional HBA Options ...................... 18 Certified Clients for SpycerNode SC ..................19 The Front of the System ......................20 Front Panel ......................... 20 Operating Panel ........................ 21 Backplane Status LEDs ......................
  • Page 4 SpycerNode SC Installing the Spectrum Scale Client ..................53 Installing under Linux ......................53 Installing under Windows ....................55 Adding a Native Spectrum Scale Client ................62 Removing a Native Spectrum Scale Client ................ 63 Operation ....................... 65 Using the R&S®Device Manger..................... 66 System Monitoring .........................
  • Page 5: General

    SpycerNode SC General General This chapter includes the following sections: ● About this Documentation (page 6) ● Appropriate Use (page 8) User Manual | 2902.5569.01 - 03...
  • Page 6: About This Documentation

    SpycerNode SC About this Documentation About this Documentation This documentation describes how to use the hardware of SpycerNode SC, a storage system by Rohde & Schwarz. It contains installation, operation and maintenance instructions as well as safety instructions which must be followed by the client company and the system operator.
  • Page 7: Additional Documentation

    Chapters Overview The chapters contain the following information: Chapter "General" on Begins with a short introduction to SpycerNode SC, page 5 followed by a note regarding the audience this manual is written for, and information on additional documentation.
  • Page 8: Appropriate Use

    General SpycerNode SC has been built according to the applying safety regulations. Inappropriate use If the R&S system is not used in compliance with the safety instructions, the warranty and all resulting liability claims will be void.
  • Page 9: Environmental Conditions

    ● Do not perform any changes or extensions to the R&S system whatso- ever. Environmental Conditions For error-free working and a long service life SpycerNode SC needs some basic environmental conditions: ● Do not expose the R&S system to sources of heat, such as direct sunlight or a radiator.
  • Page 10 General SpycerNode SC Appropriate Use User Manual | 2902.5569.01 - 03...
  • Page 11: Safety

    SpycerNode SC Safety Safety The product documentation helps you use SpycerNode SC safely and effi- ciently. Provide access to this product documentation and pass it on to the subsequent users. Use SpycerNode SC only in its designated purpose as described in the product documentation. Observe the performance limits and operating conditions stated in the specification (data sheet).
  • Page 12: General

    Safety SpycerNode SC General General Please observe the following important safety notes: ● If this equipment is used in a manner not specified by the manufacturer, the protection provided by the equipment may be impaired. ● This equipment is to be installed for operation in an environment with ambient temperature below 35°C, see also "Environmental Conditions"...
  • Page 13: Electrical

    SpycerNode SC Safety Electrical Electrical Electric Shock Opening or removing the system cover while the system is powered on may expose you to a risk of electric shock. Maintenance inside the system should only be performed by personnel qualified for handling and testing electrical equipment.
  • Page 14: Network

    Safety SpycerNode SC Network Network Before connecting the product to a local area network (LAN), consider the following: ● Install the latest firmware to reduce security risks. ● For Internet or remote access, use secured connections if applicable, such as HTTPS, SFTP, FTPS instead of HTTP, FTP.
  • Page 15: Lithium Cells Or Batteries

    SpycerNode SC Safety Lithium Cells or Batteries Lithium Cells or Batteries The product contains lithium polymer or lithium ion cells or batteries. The use of the word battery in the following always means all types. Only the battery contents are potentially hazardous. As long as a battery is undamaged and the seals remain intact, there is no danger.
  • Page 16: Transportation

    Safety SpycerNode SC Transportation Transportation Risk of Injury Lifting the system by yourself may result in serious injury and property damage. Do not attempt to lift the system by yourself, always get others to assist you. Please observe the following general important notes: ●...
  • Page 17: Product Description

    With the compact design, and advanced file system functionality the R&S®SpycerNode SC is ready to fulfill a wide range of applications while offering you the stability, scalability, and performance you need to keep up with your customers’...
  • Page 18: Models

    ● 2 x 10GBECu on board ● 1 x 1GbE IPMI I/F ● CentOS operating system A SpycerNode SC basic unit has 60 media drive bays organized in two LUNs (30 drives per LUN). Storage Capacity Options The following drive bundle options are available:...
  • Page 19: Certified Clients For Spycernode Sc

    Certified Clients for SpycerNode SC There are different ways to connect clients to SpycerNode SC. SpycerNode SC exposes the storage via the NSD (Network Shared Disk) protocol to the ethernet network. A NSD client is any server or workstation that has the native Spectrum Scale protocol installed and is designated to operate as a client.
  • Page 20: The Front Of The System

    Product Description SpycerNode SC The Front of the System The Front of the System This section gives an overview of the front of the system. The following topics are covered: ● Front Panel (page 20) ● Operating Panel (page 21)
  • Page 21: Operating Panel

    SpycerNode SC Product Description The Front of the System Operating Panel ID System Indicator Power On/Off System Power LED LAN 1 LED LAN 2 LED System HDD Activity LED Service ID LED On/Off System Reset Operating Panel & Status LEDs...
  • Page 22: Drives

    Drives Drives Drives in SpycerNode SC are protected by RAID 6. RAID 6 uses two parity stripes to distribute data across the set of drives. It allows for two disk fail- ures within the RAID set before any data is lost. All drives provide error detection and correction capabilities.
  • Page 23: Status Led

    SpycerNode SC Product Description Drives Drive mapping Status LED The drive carriers have a status LED to indicate the current state of the drive. Disk status LED HB and EB drive carrier LEDs Blue (ON) Disk connected Blue (blinking) Disk activity...
  • Page 24: The Rear Of The System

    Product Description SpycerNode SC The Rear of the System The Rear of the System The rear of the chassis provides access to the I/O modules, the power supply units, and the system drives. Storage network Power supply units ATX connector...
  • Page 25: Power Supply Units

    SpycerNode SC Product Description The Rear of the System Power Supply Units Power connectors Power is provided by two 1600 W PSU‘s These require an input of 200 to 240 VAC at 50 to 60 Hz. The IEC C14 AC connector requires a C13 AC jack.
  • Page 26: Atx Panel

    Product Description SpycerNode SC The Rear of the System ATX Panel LAN RJ-45 (IPMI), 1Gbit USB 3.1 Gen2 (type C) COM1 port ID System 2 x LAN RJ-45, 10Gbit Indicator 2 x USB 3.1 Gen1 ATX Panel Connectors The ATX connector panel on the rear of the R&S system holds the connec- tors of the computer system.
  • Page 27: System Disks

    SpycerNode SC Product Description The Rear of the System System Disks System SSDs Metadata Not in use. Reserved SSDs for further options System Disks The system disk array at the rear of the system contains SSDs for the oper- ating system and metadata. To prevent data loss in case a disk fails, they are RAID1 protected.
  • Page 28 Product Description SpycerNode SC The Rear of the System User Manual | 2902.5569.01 - 03...
  • Page 29: Installation

    SpycerNode SC Installation Installation This chapter is divided into the following sections: ● Unpacking the System (page 30) ● Mounting the System into a Rack (page 32) ● Installing the Drives (page 36) ● Connecting the Power Source (page 38) ●...
  • Page 30: Unpacking The System

    SpycerNode SC Unpacking the System Unpacking the System Perform the following steps: Open the SpycerNode SC delivery box and unpack first only the acces- sories. Warranty Claims To make warranty claims you have to keep the original packing and use it in case of a return transportation.
  • Page 31 SpycerNode SC Installation Unpacking the System There are four transportation hooks at each side of the casing. Attach the two transportation handles to the transportation hooks. Risk of Injury Make sure the openings on the handles completely embrace the hooks. Also, the openings must be attached at the narrow end, and NOT at the wide end.
  • Page 32: Mounting The System Into A Rack

    Installation SpycerNode SC Mounting the System into a Rack Mounting the System into a Rack Rack System Precautions The following safety requirements must be considered when the unit is mounted in a rack. ● The rack construction must be capable of supporting the total weight of...
  • Page 33: Mounting The System

    SpycerNode SC Installation Mounting the System into a Rack Electronic discharge Computer hardware contains components that are sensitive to electrostatic discharge. If you touch them without precautionary measures, they can be destroyed. Ensure that you have fitted and checked a suitable anti-static wrist or ankle strap and observe all conventional ESD precautions when handling modules and components.
  • Page 34 Installation SpycerNode SC Mounting the System into a Rack Align the front bracket of the outer rail with the mounting hole. Attach the rail to the rack frame and secure it with the screws from both the front and the rear.
  • Page 35 Pull the middle rails on the frame to fully extended position. Align the inner slides with the outer slides. Slide the case into the frame. When hitting a stop, push the blue release stop on the inner rails. SpycerNode SC is now mounted into the rack. User Manual | 2902.5569.01 - 03...
  • Page 36: Installing The Drives

    Installation SpycerNode SC Installing the Drives Installing the Drives Perform the following steps: Risk of Damage Install the drives only after the system has been mounted into the rack! Simultaneously push the lock buttons on both sides of the casing and remove the top cover on the front side.
  • Page 37 SpycerNode SC Installation Installing the Drives The drives are divided into two drives sets (01 - 30 and 31 - 60) for a total of 60 drives. The layout of the drive sets is as follows: A system with half capacity will have only the first set populated.
  • Page 38: Connecting The Power Source

    Installation SpycerNode SC Connecting the Power Source Connecting the Power Source Loss of Data/Corrupt Data In the event of a power failure the device will be abruptly switched off. This can result in corrupt data, loss of data and equipment damage.
  • Page 39: Initial Setup

    SpycerNode SC Installation Initial Setup Initial Setup For initial setup the device must be integrated into a network to establish ® access to the R&S Device Manager. The Device Manager is the tool that allows you to configure and monitor all R&S devices connected within a local network.
  • Page 40 Installation SpycerNode SC Initial Setup Perform the following steps: Connect port to a PC/Mac. Select Obtain an IP address automatically on the PC/Mac. Obtain an IP address automatically Use the following IP address: IP address: Subnet mask: Default gateway: Enter the host name of the system in the Chrome web browser to open the R&S®Device Manager on your local system:...
  • Page 41 SpycerNode SC Installation Initial Setup The first time you log in, enter the following credentials: : administrator SERNAME : [serial number of the device] ASSWORD  The Easy Setup Wizard of the Device manager initiates automatically right after the first login.
  • Page 42 Installation SpycerNode SC Initial Setup Time zone Select your time zone from various predefined selection options. Be master time Set the checkbox if you want to designate this particular server system as the main NTP server within your local network.
  • Page 43 SpycerNode SC Installation Initial Setup In the next installation phase, the file system configuration is carried out. First, the metadata drives and the installed storage capacity are displayed. Zone 1 Shows the number of metadata drives, the drive type, the capacity, and RAID level.
  • Page 44 Installation SpycerNode SC Initial Setup Windows drive letter Define the drive letter designation for the your file system at your connected Windows native clients. File system alloca- Defines the type of allocation: ● tion type Performance mode - writes the files subsequently one ofter the other.
  • Page 45: Using Static Ip

    On the main page of the Device Manager select the corresponding system. Navigate to System > Restart and shutdown and opt for the reboot option. The SpycerNode SC hardware is now properly installed and ready for first use. Using Static IP Perform the following steps: Connect port to a PC/Mac.
  • Page 46 Installation SpycerNode SC Initial Setup Change the IP for the connected network interface in the network settings of your PC/Mac to „10.0.0.1“. Obtain an IP address automatically Use the following IP address: 10 . 0 . 0 . 1 IP address: 255 .
  • Page 47 SpycerNode SC Installation Initial Setup The first time you log in, enter the following credentials: : administrator SERNAME : [serial number of the device] ASSWORD  The Easy Setup Wizard of the Device manager initiates automatically right after the first login.
  • Page 48 Installation SpycerNode SC Initial Setup Time zone Select your time zone from various predefined selection options. Be master time Set the checkbox if you want to designate this particular server system as the main NTP server within your local network.
  • Page 49 SpycerNode SC Installation Initial Setup In the next installation phase, the file system configuration is carried out. First, the metadata drives and the installed storage capacity are displayed. Zone 1 Shows the number of metadata drives, the drive type, the capacity and RAID level.
  • Page 50 Installation SpycerNode SC Initial Setup Windows drive letter Define the drive letter designation for the your file system at your connected Windows native clients. File system alloca- Defines the type of allocation: ● tion type Performance mode - writes the files subsequently one ofter the other.
  • Page 51 On the main page of the Device Manager select the corresponding system. Navigate to System > Restart and shutdown and opt for the reboot option. The SpycerNode SC hardware is now properly installed and ready for first use. User Manual | 2902.5569.01 - 03...
  • Page 52: Setting Up Mail Notifications In Broadcom Ui

    Installation SpycerNode SC Setting Up Mail Notifications in Broadcom UI Setting Up Mail Notifications in Broadcom UI Based on your configuration, the email notifications are delivered to your inbox. In the email notification, besides the event’s description, the email also contains system information and the controller’s image details. Using this additional information, you can determine the system and the controller on which the fatal error occurred.
  • Page 53: Installing The Spectrum Scale Client

    SpycerNode SC Installation Installing the Spectrum Scale Client Installing the Spectrum Scale Client This section describes the spectrum scale client installation on your system. The following topics are covered: ● Installing under Linux (page 53) ● Installing under Windows (page 55) ●...
  • Page 54 Installation SpycerNode SC Installing the Spectrum Scale Client Next, install the following package: yum -y install gpfs.gplbin-3.10.0-514.el7.x86_64- 5.0.1-0.x86_64 The kernel version in the package must be equal to the kernel version of your system (e.g. 3.10.0-514). The version can be queried with uname -a. If the system has a different kernel version the gpfs.gplbin package must be...
  • Page 55: Installing Under Windows

    SpycerNode SC Installation Installing the Spectrum Scale Client Example: Creating a Repository For every repository one .repo file must be created. The following example shows the creation of a local repository (.rpms). Perform the following steps: Change directory: /etc/yum.repos.d/ Create file: touch ganesha_rpms.repo...
  • Page 56 Installation SpycerNode SC Installing the Spectrum Scale Client Open the Windows Control Panel to disable the Windows firewall. Select "Turn Windows Firewall on or off". Select "Turn off Windows Firewall" in "Private network settings" and in "Public network settings". Confirm your changes with "OK".
  • Page 57 SpycerNode SC Installation Installing the Spectrum Scale Client Installing the Mellanox Network Card Perform the following steps: Install the network card according to the Mellanox installation manual. Change the directory to: C:\GPFS_Client\Network\Mellanox\MCX556AECAT-DRV In administration mode execute: MLNX_WinOF2-2_0_50000_All_x64 Follow the instructions on screen.
  • Page 58 Installation SpycerNode SC Installing the Spectrum Scale Client Change the port type to Ethernet by using the following command: For a dual Mellanox network card:  mlxconfig -d /dev/mst/mt4119_pciconf0 set LINK_TYPE_P1=2 LINK_TYPE_P2=2 For a single port Mellanox network card: ...
  • Page 59 SpycerNode SC Installation Installing the Spectrum Scale Client Disable "Power Management". Disable "Flow Control". User Manual | 2902.5569.01 - 03...
  • Page 60 Installation SpycerNode SC Installing the Spectrum Scale Client Set the "Jumbo Packet" to 9014. The configuration of the network card is complete. Installing Spectrum Scale Perform the following steps: ® In the R&S Device Manager navigate to Maintenance > Software installer, and download the corresponding SSFS installer package.
  • Page 61 SpycerNode SC Installation Installing the Spectrum Scale Client Execute the client installer on your client device and accept th license agreement. Select all components to install. Create a local "root" account with password if this hasn't been done. Confirm with "Install".
  • Page 62: Adding A Native Spectrum Scale Client

    Installation SpycerNode SC Installing the Spectrum Scale Client Adding a Native Spectrum Scale Client Perform the following steps: Start Spectrum Scale on the client. Copy the public SSH keys from all system controllers to the client: #> ssh-copy-id -o StrictHostKeyChecking=no <client hostname>...
  • Page 63: Removing A Native Spectrum Scale Client

    SpycerNode SC Installation Installing the Spectrum Scale Client Removing a Native Spectrum Scale Client Perform the following steps: Login to a R&S storage system that is part of the cluster. Shutdown Spectrum Scale on the client node. #> mmshutdown -N <client hostname>...
  • Page 64 Installation SpycerNode SC Installing the Spectrum Scale Client User Manual | 2902.5569.01 - 03...
  • Page 65: Operation

    SpycerNode SC Operation Operation This chapter includes the following section: ● Using the R&S®Device Manger (page 66) ● System Monitoring (page 68) ● Shutting down the System (page 75) User Manual | 2902.5569.01 - 03...
  • Page 66: Using The R&S®Device Manger

    Operation SpycerNode SC Using the R&S®Device Manger ® Using the R&S Device Manger ® For installation and system monitoring purpose use the R&S Device Manager, the convenient solution also developed by Rohde & Schwarz. Perform the following steps: Enter the host name of the system in the Chrome web browser to open ®...
  • Page 67 SpycerNode SC Operation Using the R&S®Device Manger Select the corresponding system (host name) to get access to the menu options. After login the complete menu becomes visible. User Manual | 2902.5569.01 - 03...
  • Page 68: System Monitoring

    The R&S Device Manager allows you to monitor and query the state of the SpycerNode SC and single parts of the hardware. You will be able to define critical values and configure an e-mail notification as well. Remote manage- ®...
  • Page 69 SpycerNode SC Operation System Monitoring Explanation of the OIDs When using a monitoring software, you will have to enter all OIDs once to be able to monitor the hardware‘s state continuously. File OIDs Object Value RS-FBMS-IPMI- .1.3.6.1.4.1.2566.127.1.4. Fan1 name Fan description V1-MIB 1.8.1.2.10000.1.1.0...
  • Page 70: Monitoring Through The Device Manager

    Operation SpycerNode SC System Monitoring File OIDs Object Value RS-FBMS-RAID- .1.3.6.1.4.1.2566.127.1.4. RAID controller ok, warning, failure, unknown V1-MIB 1.8.2.2.10000.1.1.0 1 state .1.3.6.1.4.1.2566.127.1.4. RAID controller 1.8.2.2.10000.2.1.0 2 state .1.3.6.1.4.1.2566.127.1.4. RAID controller ok, warning, failure, unknown 1.8.2.2.10000.1.6.0 1 BBU state .1.3.6.1.4.1.2566.127.1.4. RAID controller 1.8.2.2.10000.2.6.0...
  • Page 71: Monitoring The Drives Via Broadcom Ui

    SpycerNode SC Operation System Monitoring Health Status Panel Each component category is separated in a dropdown menu and can be extended to view the details on any single component. Each dropdown bar signals the status of the contained components - OK (green), Warning (yellow), Error (red).
  • Page 72 Operation SpycerNode SC System Monitoring Select Storage > RAID monitoring in the settings menu.  A new tab opens. If you open this tab for the first time you will get a Privacy error in the browser. Select „Advanced“ to continue.
  • Page 73 A SpycerNode SC with two populated LUNs will display two controllers. One of them will also be responsible for the system and metadata drives. Choose a controller to check its status. Select the Drives tab and expand the Configured drives menu.
  • Page 74 Operation SpycerNode SC System Monitoring To get more information, select one of the drives and click the Physical Drive Properties button (three blue dots). To locate a particular drive, select the drive you want to identify in the Controller dashboard, and navigate to Element(s) actions > Start locating.
  • Page 75: Shutting Down The System

    SpycerNode SC Operation Shutting down the System Shutting down the System Perform the following steps: ® Open the R&S Device Manager on your local system as described in "Using the R&S®Device Manger" on page 66. Select Restart and Shutdown in the menu.
  • Page 76 Operation SpycerNode SC Shutting down the System User Manual | 2902.5569.01 - 03...
  • Page 77: Maintenance

    SpycerNode SC Maintenance Maintenance This chapter is divided into the following sections: ● Safety Instructions (page 78) ● Removing the Top Cover (page 79) ● Replacing a Power Supply Unit (page 80) ● Fan Maintenance (page 82) ● Replacing a Drive (page 84) ●...
  • Page 78: Safety Instructions

    Maintenance SpycerNode SC Safety Instructions Safety Instructions Electronic discharge Computer hardware contains components that are sensitive to electrostatic discharge. If you touch them without precau- tionary measures, they can be destroyed. It is recommended that you fit and check a suitable anti-...
  • Page 79: Removing The Top Cover

    SpycerNode SC Maintenance Removing the Top Cover Removing the Top Cover This section guides you through the process of opening the casing. This is required e.g. in case you have to replace a defective storage drive or a cooling fan.
  • Page 80: Replacing A Power Supply Unit

    Maintenance SpycerNode SC Replacing a Power Supply Unit Replacing a Power Supply Unit The redundant power supply provides the system with power. It is a reliable and enduring part of the system because it consists of several independent power supply units: Even if one fails the others will still offer enough power to keep the system working.
  • Page 81 SpycerNode SC Maintenance Replacing a Power Supply Unit Insert the new power supply module into the casing. Ensure that the module is properly hooked within the cage. User Manual | 2902.5569.01 - 03...
  • Page 82: Fan Maintenance

    Maintenance SpycerNode SC Fan Maintenance Fan Maintenance To cool the many storage disks installed in the system as well as the other electronic parts, the system is equipped with several fans that can be easily exchanged in case of a failure.This section describes how to monitor the internal fans and how to exchange them in case of failure.
  • Page 83: Replacing A Fan

    SpycerNode SC Maintenance Fan Maintenance Replacing a Fan Perform the following steps: Open the casing of the system as described in "Removing the Top Cover" (page 79). Unplug the cables and connectors of the fan to the motherboard. Pull the fan from the node. Make sure to carefully dislodge the rubber connectors from the attached bracket.
  • Page 84: Replacing A Drive

    Maintenance SpycerNode SC Replacing a Drive Replacing a Drive The following topics are covered: ● Identifying a Defective Drive (page 84) ● Removing a Defective Drive (page 87) ● Installing a New Drive (page 88) Identifying a Defective Drive Perform the following steps: ®...
  • Page 85 SpycerNode SC Maintenance Replacing a Drive Select „Proceed to xxx.xx.xx.xxx (unsafe) to continue.  The monitoring interface is now accessible. Enter the username and password as defined in "Initial Setup" (page 39) and confirm with the Sign In button. ...
  • Page 86 Maintenance SpycerNode SC Replacing a Drive Open the controller displaying the error and navigate to the Drive Groups tab. Expand the RAID pack menu with the red error symbol and select the checkbox of the corresponding virtual drive: In the Element(s) Actions menu on the right side select Start locating.
  • Page 87: Removing A Defective Drive

    SpycerNode SC Maintenance Replacing a Drive Removing a Defective Drive Electronic Discharge Observe all conventional ESD precautions when handling modules and components. Avoid contact with midplane components and module connectors. Perform the following steps: Identify the defective drive as described in "Identifying a Defective Drive"...
  • Page 88: Installing A New Drive

    Maintenance SpycerNode SC Replacing a Drive Installing a New Drive Data Loss Before you start this operation, be sure that an available unconfigured replacement drive is available. The replacement drive must have at least as much capacity as the drive you are replacing. Also, failed drives must be always replaced with approved drives.
  • Page 89 SpycerNode SC Maintenance Replacing a Drive In the Web UI application, open the Drives tab and check the TATUS column. New drives will have the status EBUILD To monitor the rebuild process, navigate back to the Controller tab and expand the Background Process in Progress menu: The Rebuild procedure may take several hours depending on the data size to be restored.
  • Page 90: System Update

    PC. The installation of the packages can only be done on a Windows platform. The respective machine have to be in the same network as SpycerNode SC. Open the file manager (Windows Explorer). Switch to the directory that contains the installation file.
  • Page 91: System Disk Recovery

    Support & Services > My Products > Broadcast &Media Depending on the number of product groups you have access to, you will find a different amount of products on the page. Select the Media storage tab and click the SpycerNode SC icon. User Manual | 2902.5569.01 - 03...
  • Page 92 Maintenance SpycerNode SC System Disk Recovery Set the filter to Firm-/Software and search for R&S R ESCUE UNDLE YSTEM ECOVERY Download the archive file and store it on a Windows system for further use. Proceed with next step. Creating the Installation Media In this instruction sequence we will use the software bundle downloaded in the previous step to prepare a bootable flash drive.
  • Page 93 SpycerNode SC Maintenance System Disk Recovery Connect the USB drive to the system. Execute the software (version 3.4.1430 or higher). Rufus-3.4.exe Click the SELECT button to navigate to the ISO file. Enter RUSBACKUP as volume label, select FAT32 as file system, and 16 kB for the cluster size.
  • Page 94: Creating A Backup Image

    Connect the bootable USB flash drive created in "Preparing a Bootable USB Drive" (page 91). Turn on the SpycerNode SC. At the indicated moment during start-up you have to press [F11] to enter the boot menu.  The boot menu is displayed on the screen.
  • Page 95 (e.g.: 1:0:0:0 disk <device info> /dev/sda Ex factory the SpycerNode SC will be delivered with ’sda’ as the default sys- tem disk. If other configurations have been made later or on customer re- quest, this may be different. Data Loss...
  • Page 96: Restoring The System

    Connect the bootable USB flash drive created in "Preparing a Bootable USB Drive" (page 91). Turn on the SpycerNode SC. At the indicated moment during start-up you have to press [F11] to enter the boot menu.  The boot menu is displayed on the screen.
  • Page 97 (e.g.: 1:0:0:0 disk <device info> /dev/sda Ex factory the SpycerNode SC will be delivered with ’sda’ as the default sys- tem disk. If other configurations have been made later or on customer re- quest, this may be different. Data Loss A recovery will overwrite all your data.
  • Page 98 If there are several images, all images will be displayed. Select the image you want to use for the recovery. Normally, it provides the serial number of the SpycerNode SC in its name. To confirm your choice press [Enter]. ...
  • Page 99: Appendix

    SpycerNode SC Appendix Appendix This chapter includes the following sections: ● Dimensions (page 100) ● Technical Data (page 101) User Manual | 2902.5569.01 - 03...
  • Page 100: Dimensions

    Appendix SpycerNode SC Dimensions Dimensions The following figures show the dimensions of the system: 43.5 cm 17 in Front 17.7 cm 7 in 48 cm 18.9 in Dimensions, front view 95 cm 37.4 in Dimensions, top view User Manual | 2902.5569.01 - 03...
  • Page 101: Technical Data

    SpycerNode SC Appendix Technical Data Technical Data This section lists important technical data. Power Rating Rated voltage 200 V to 240 V AC 50/60Hz Rated frequency Power consump- max. 1600W tion 1480W (average with HDD drives) 1370W (average with SSD drives)
  • Page 102: Environmental Conditions

    Appendix SpycerNode SC Technical Data Environmental Conditions Temperature +5 °C to +35 °C +5 °C to +30 °C (above 2133 m) Relative humidity 10% to 80% Altitude 0 to 3000 m (operating) -100 to 12192 m (non operating) Mechanical resis- Vibration: ●...
  • Page 103: Data Sheet

    SpycerNode SC Appendix Data Sheet R&S®SpycerNode 4u60 SC Data Sheet STORAGE SERVER Specifications Description ® The R&S SpycerNode 4u60 SC is a storage server for media and entertainment applications. With its ideal size as a building block, it is easy to lift, install and deploy. The storage server provides advanced PCI Express (PCIe) 4.0 technology, activity and status indicators for all key components and alarms.
  • Page 104 ® ® R&S SpycerNode 4u60 SC main unit R&S SNOSC 2902.5217.02 ® ® R&S SpycerNode SC HDD bundle 120 Tbyte (30 data drives) R&S SNO-B130 2902.5330.02 ® ® R&S SpycerNode SC HDD bundle 240 Tbyte (30 data drives) R&S SNO-B131 2902.5346.02...
  • Page 105: Ce Declaration Of Conformity

    SpycerNode SC Appendix CE Declaration of Conformity CE Declaration of Conformity User Manual | 2902.5569.01 - 03...
  • Page 106 Appendix SpycerNode SC CE Declaration of Conformity User Manual | 2902.5569.01 - 03...
  • Page 107: Index

    SpycerNode SC Index Index initial setup ..........39 ............39 dhcp atx panel ..........26 ..........45 static IP Installation ..........29 Installing Drive carrier .........88 Back panel ..........24 5U Enclosure Backup image .........94 Broadcom UI ...........71 Maintenance ..........77 Models .............18 Monitoring ..........68 Carriers ............22 ........71...
  • Page 108 Index SpycerNode SC safety ..........13 electrical ..........12 general ..........14 network ........16 transportation size ............100 SNMP ............68 specifications ........103 spetrum scale ..........53 installation system config ........101 system dimensions ......100 system disk ..........27 ..........91 recovery System monitoring .........68 System updates ........90 Target group ..........6 technical data .......

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