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Page 1: Disk Subsystem
RTX-UR™ (RTX400-UR, RTX400H-UR, RTX600-UR, RTX600H-UR & RTX800-UR) ULTRA-320 SCSI to SATA Disk Subsystem User’s Manual Revised July 29, 2008 R T X - U R U s e r ’ s M a n u a l - 1 -... - Page 2 Trademarks All contents of this manual are copyrighted by WiebeTech LLC. The information contained herein is the exclusive property of WiebeTech LLC and shall not be copied, transferred, photocopied, translated on paper, film, electronic media, or computer-readable form, or otherwise reproduced in any way, without the express written permission of WiebeTech LLC.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
WiebeTech LLC Chapter 1: Introduction to RAID Chapter 2: Pre-Installation 2.1 RTX accessories 2.2 RTX parts Chapter 3: Hard Drive Installation Chapter 4: Configuration 4.1 Connect the RTX to your network (or computer) for configuration 4.2 Use the LCD to configure the LAN GUI port 4.2.1 Navigating the LCD menu... - Page 4 WiebeTech LLC 5.7.3 Reset to default 5.7.4 Config Import & Export 5.7.5 Shutdown 5.8 Quick Set-up of RAID 5.9 Connecting to your Computer Chapter 6: Formatting new volume(s) Appendix A. Certification list Appendix B. Event notifications Appendix C: Working with Volumes over 2TB in size...
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Page 5: Chapter 1: Introduction To Raid
WiebeTech LLC Chapter 1: Introduction to RAID A RAID (Redundant Array of Independent Disks) is an array of multiple hard drives that are combined in a way that provides faster performance and/or data safety. Your RTX unit is capable of creating and managing several different varieties of RAID. -
Page 6: Chapter 2: Pre-Installation
WiebeTech LLC Chapter 2: Pre-Installation 2.1 RTX accessories Check the accessories with your RTX-UR. Please contact WiebeTech if any parts are missing or damaged. The box should contain the following items: RTX400-UR, RTX400H-UR & RTX600H-UR Accessories SCSI Cable RS-232 Configuration Cable... -
Page 7: Chapter 3: Hard Drive Installation
WiebeTech LLC Hardened Bay Key lock Ejection handle Access LED Power LED Standard Bay Key lock Ejection handle Access LED Power LED Basic Bay Ejection handle Chapter 3: Hard Drive Installation If you purchased your RTX with pre-configured drives, you may skip to the next section. -
Page 8: Chapter 4: Configuration
WiebeTech LLC Chapter 4: Configuration 4.1 Connect the RTX to your network (or computer) for configuration. a. Plug an ethernet cable into the “LAN GUI” port on the rear of the RTX. b. Connect the other end of the ethernet cable to your network. Usually, this means plugging it into a router or hub. -
Page 9: Lcd Functions
WiebeTech LLC 4.2.2 LCD functions: Alarm Mute To turn off the alarm sound when an error occurs Reset/Shutdown To reset or shutdown the controller To use “Quick Install” to set up a volume by three steps. Please refer to section 4.3... -
Page 10: If You Are Connected To A Dhcp-Enabled Network
WiebeTech LLC 4.2.4 If you are connected to a DHCP-enabled network On DHCP networks, a new IP address is dynamically assigned to the RTX’s LAN GUI port as soon as the network detects it. You can determine this address by checking the LCD interface on the front of the RTX. -
Page 11: Chapter 5: Using The Gui
WiebeTech LLC Chapter 5: Using the GUI You will use the web browser-based GUI to set up a RAID and create logical volumes on the RTX. After accessing the GUI (see step 5.2), the GUI’s main page should load, displaying a picture of the RTX with several options to the left. -
Page 12: Overview Of Gui Architecture
Logout 5.3 Quick Install WiebeTech does not recommend using the Quick Install option to set up your RTX-UR. For quick set-up of a RAID, refer to section 5.8 or the QuickStart Guide on your WiebeTech CD. R T X - U R U s e r ’ s M a n u a l... -
Page 13: System Config
WiebeTech LLC 5.4 System Config The System Config menu gives access to a number of options used to configure the RTX-UR system properties. Click on “System Config” to access the following menu options: System name, IP address, Language, Login config, Password, Date, Mail, SNMP, System Log Server, and Event Log. -
Page 14: Language
WiebeTech LLC 5.4.3 Language The Language option allows you to change the language of the GUI menu. To change the language, click the drop down menu, select your choice, and then click the “Confirm” button. 5.4.4 Login Config The login configuration features are “Auto Logout” and “Login Lock.” Auto Logout allows you to set a time of 5 minutes, 30 minutes, or 1 hour to automatically log the user out of the GUI. - Page 15 WiebeTech LLC and click confirm. After confirming, a dialog box will appear verifying that changes have been made. Alternatively, an NTP (network time provider) can be used to sync the RTX-UR’s time information with that of a standardized server. To use an NTP, click the NTP check box, then input the server information in the server field.
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Page 16: Mail
WiebeTech LLC 5.4.7 Mail RTX-UR can be configured to send email to up to 3 addresses when events, warnings, and errors occur. Contact your IT administrator to set up an email address for RTX-UR and to input the proper SMTP settings. -
Page 17: Event Log
WiebeTech LLC 5.4.10 Event Log The Event Log allows you to display and download event messages. To configure what type of messages are displayed click the Filter button. By default, errors and warnings will be displayed on both the LCD of the unit itself and in the GUI. -
Page 18: Physical Disk
WiebeTech LLC The following diagram explains the architecture of RAID using RTX-UR and the relationship between physical disks (PDs), volume groups (VGs), user data volumes (UDVs), and logical unit numbers (LUNs). One VG (Volume Group) consists of a set of UDVs (User Data Volume) and owns one RAID level attribute. -
Page 19: Volume Group (Vg)
This brings up the VG creation screen. Enter a name for the new VG in the first field then select your desired RAID type from the dropdown box. WiebeTech recommends RAID5 for maximum performance, capacity, and security. For more information on RAID, see Chapter 1: Introduction to RAID. Click Select PD to select the drives that will be added to the VG. -
Page 20: User Data Volume (Udv)
WiebeTech LLC The selected PDs will now be displayed in the VG creation screen. Click next to proceed. This brings you to a confirmation screen. Verify that the RAID level is correct and all of the disks you selected are displayed under “RAID PD slot,” then click confirm to create the VG. - Page 21 WiebeTech LLC Name: Enter a name for the UDV • VG name: Choose the VG that you wish to add the UDV too. • CV no.: Cache Volume number – if you have created multiple caches, you can select between •...
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Page 22: Cache Volume
WiebeTech LLC several hours. RAID: The RAID level of the UDV. This was chosen during the VG creation. • #LUN: Number of LUNs that the UDV is using. 1 LUN must be attached before use with a • computer. See section 6.6.5 for more information on attaching a LUN. -
Page 23: Enclosure Management
WiebeTech LLC Click Confirm after selecting your desired settings. The main Logical Unit Screen will now display the LUN you have just created: 5.6 Enclosure Management Enclosure management gives access to the following menu options: SES config, Hardware Monitor and SMART. -
Page 24: Maintenance
Config import & export, and Shutdown. 5.7.1 Upgrade The upgrade function allows you to upgrade the firmware of the RTX-UR. DO NOT USE THIS FUNCTION WITHOUT SPECIFIC INSTRUCTION FROM WIEBETECH TECHNICAL SUPPORT. Doing so could result in malfunction of your RTX-UR. 5.7.2 Info Click on Info to display system information: 5.7.3 Reset to default... -
Page 25: Reset To Default
Use the default settings on the next screen. You’ll need to confirm your selections. * With the RTX400-UR, the number of drives contained in the RAID group can be as high as eight using the Infiniband expansion port on the rear of the unit. This port allows you to connect another 4-bay JBOD eSATA enclosure (e.g. -
Page 26: Chapter 6: Formatting New Volume(S)
WiebeTech LLC b. Connect the SCSI cable to one of the channels on the back of the RTX. Connect the other end to the host computer. If your computer does not have an available SCSI port, you will need to install a SCSI host bus adapter (HBA). -
Page 27: Appendix A. Certification List
WiebeTech LLC the device in this way, always make sure the drives are not being accessed before shutting off the RTX- UR. If the unit is turned off in the middle of a data input/output process, data loss may result. -
Page 28: Appendix B. Event Notifications
WiebeTech LLC Appendix B. Event notifications PD/S.M.A.R.T. Events Level Info Disk inserted Info Disk removed S.M.A.R.T. threshold exceed Warning condition Physical HW Events Level Type Warning ECC error Error ECC error Info ECC DIMM Installed Info Non-ECC installed Error Host chip failure... - Page 29 WiebeTech LLC Info Fan restore Error Fan Fail Error Fan non-exist Error AC Loss Info Mgmt Lan Port Active Warning Mgmt Lan Port Failed Info RTC Device OK Warning RTC Access Failed Info Reset Password Info Reset IP System Config Events...
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Page 30: Appendix C: Working With Volumes Over 2Tb In Size
WiebeTech LLC UDV IO Fault Warning Warning VG Failed Warning UDV Failed Warning Global CV Adjustment Failed Info Global Cache Error Global CV Creation Failed Info UDV Rename Info VG Rename Set VG Dedicated Spare Info Disks Info Set Global Disks... -
Page 31: Appendix D: Warnings And Notices
WiebeTech LLC Appendix D: Warnings and Notices • Use only hard drives that are in perfect condition. Avoid using drives that have ever developed bad sectors during previous usage. This could lead to possible device failure or loss of data. -
Page 32: Appendix F: Technical Specifications
Dimensions: Warranty: RTX and TrayFree are trademarks of WiebeTech LLC. Other marks are the property of their respective owners. © 2008 WiebeTech LLC. All rights reserved. FCC Compliance Statement: “This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.”...