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STONEFLY DR365V-3605 Setup Manual

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  • Page 1 Setup Guide DR365V - Backup & Disaster Recovery Appliance DR365V-3605 36-bay / 4U 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 Veeam Management VM ......... 36 2.7.2 Enabling RDP on the Veeam Management VM ..............40 2.7.3 Accessing Windows Server hosting Veeam ............... 43 Page 3 V8.0.3x ©StoneFly Inc. 2019 | All rights reserved...
  • Page 5 StoneFly DR365V-3605 Getting Started Guide Introduction Chapter-1: Introduction V8.0.3x Page 4 ©StoneFly Inc. 2019 | All rights reserved...

  • Page 6: Introduction

    Virtual Storage Controller, and an Enterprise Backup Engine running on a second VM. Additional Virtual Machines can be installed on the DR365V as needed as long as adequate processing cores and system memory are available to support those VMs. Contact your StoneFly sales representative for details.

  • Page 7: Icons

    • 15,000 RPM DR365V-3605 4U | 36 x 3.5” • SSD (1x/3x/10x DWPD) For more information about StoneFly dual node shared nothing, scale out, disaggregated High Availability (HA) cluster appliances & totally disaggregated appliances; please contact StoneFly technical support. 1.1.1 Icons...

  • Page 8: Chapter 2: Initial Installation

    StoneFly DR365V-3605 Getting Started Guide Initial Installation Chapter-2: Initial Installation V8.0.3x Page 7 ©StoneFly Inc. 2019 | All rights reserved...

  • Page 9: Rack Installation Instructions

    2.1. Rack Installation Instructions This section provides information on installing the StoneFly DR365V 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 12 Failure to stabilize the rack can cause the rack to tip over. Do not use a two post “telco” type rack. V8.0.3x Page 11 ©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. Page 12 V8.0.3x ©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 DR365V 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 DR365V 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 DR365V-3605 Getting Started Guide Initial Installation Select Launch Console to open system console. The system user console screen will appear. V8.0.3x Page 17 ©StoneFly Inc. 2019 | All rights reserved...

  • Page 19: 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 18 ©StoneFly Inc. 2019 | All rights reserved...
  • Page 20 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 19 ©StoneFly Inc. 2019 | All rights reserved...
  • Page 21 Initial Installation 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 20 ©StoneFly Inc. 2019 | All rights reserved...
  • Page 22 StoneFly DR365V-3605 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 21 ©StoneFly Inc. 2019 | All rights reserved...
  • Page 23 StoneFly DR365V-3605 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 22 ©StoneFly Inc. 2019 | All rights reserved...
  • Page 24 StoneFly DR365V-3605 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 23 ©StoneFly Inc. 2019 | All rights reserved...
  • Page 25 StoneFly DR365V-3605 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 24 ©StoneFly Inc. 2019 | All rights reserved...

  • Page 26: Steps To Configure Scvm Management Port

    2.5. Steps to Configure SCVM Management Port 1. You will need to configure a computer located on the same subnet as the StoneFly DR365V appliance to allow it to remotely manage the StoneFly DR365V. Open a web browser on the remote system and in the address bar type in the IP address set in previous section “http://DR365V_IP_ADDRESS”...
  • Page 27 SCVM and then click Console to launch SCVM remote console. Click on Launch remote console from the dropdown menu. You will see a screen like the one shown below: V8.0.3x Page 26 ©StoneFly Inc. 2019 | All rights reserved...
  • Page 28 At the password prompt type coni100o and hit Enter. Note that the User ID and password are case sensitive. 2. Using the SC Service menu, configure the management network by selecting option 2, for 2 – Network. V8.0.3x Page 27 ©StoneFly Inc. 2019 | All rights reserved...
  • Page 29 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 28 ©StoneFly Inc. 2019 | All rights reserved...

  • Page 30: 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 29 ©StoneFly Inc. 2019 | All rights reserved...
  • Page 31 8. Navigate to Admin > General. The system admin screen will appear. SCVM System Admin Screen V8.0.3x Page 30 ©StoneFly Inc. 2019 | All rights reserved...
  • Page 32 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 31 ©StoneFly Inc. 2019 | All rights reserved...
  • Page 33 Changing the IP address of the Management port will cause your browser to lose its connection to the DR365V. To access the DR365V, set your browser’s URL to point to the new IP address. 22. Click Submit. The following popups will appear. V8.0.3x Page 32 ©StoneFly Inc. 2019 | All rights reserved...
  • Page 34 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 33 ©StoneFly Inc. 2019 | All rights reserved...
  • Page 35 4. Click Submit. 5. Navigate to Admin > General. The System Admin screen will appear. The DR365V must be rebooted for the new routing settings to be recognized. 6. Click Reboot. V8.0.3x Page 34 ©StoneFly Inc. 2019 | All rights reserved...
  • Page 36 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 35 ©StoneFly Inc. 2019 | All rights reserved...

  • Page 37: Configuring The Veeam Management Vm

    Configuring the Veeam Management VM The Windows VM that will be used for Veeam Management cannot exist until the initial cluster is configured and a data store provided. Your StoneFly engineer will walk you through the process. Once you’ve configured the IPMI, SCVM, VMware, and cluster, you can create the Windows server VM that will run the Veeam Backup &...
  • Page 38 In the Control Panel, click on View Network Status and tasks under the Network and Internet applet. Find and click on Change Adapter Settings in the menu on the left. V8.0.3x Page 37 ©StoneFly Inc. 2019 | All rights reserved...
  • Page 39 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 38 ©StoneFly Inc. 2019 | All rights reserved...
  • Page 40 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 39 ©StoneFly Inc. 2019 | All rights reserved...

  • Page 41: Enabling Rdp On The Veeam Management Vm

    In the Server Manager window, click Local Server in the left pane. This may take several minutes to open the desired window. Once the window opens, you should see that the Remote Desktop (RDP) is disabled. V8.0.3x Page 40 ©StoneFly Inc. 2019 | All rights reserved...
  • Page 42 StoneFly DR365V-3605 Getting Started Guide Initial Installation 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 41 ©StoneFly Inc. 2019 | All rights reserved...
  • Page 43 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 42 ©StoneFly Inc. 2019 | All rights reserved...

  • Page 44: Accessing Windows Server Hosting Veeam

    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. Once the RDP connection is established, you should be able to access the Veeam V8.0.3x Page 43 ©StoneFly Inc. 2019 | All rights reserved...
  • Page 45 Veeam Backup & Replication 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 46 StoneFly DR365V-3605 Getting Started Guide Initial Installation Chapter-3: Troubleshooting V8.0.3x Page 45 ©StoneFly Inc. 2019 | All rights reserved...
  • Page 47 Initial Installation 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.
  • Page 48 Eden Landing Road, Hayward, CA 94545, USA. (510) 265 1616 support@stonefly.com...

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