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- Page 1 RNAS-1200 Series User’s Manual Second Edition, April 2013 www.moxa.com/product © 2013 Moxa Inc. All rights reserved.
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Page 2: Copyright Notice
RNAS-1200 Series User’s Manual The software described in this manual is furnished under a license agreement and may be used only in accordance with the terms of that agreement. Copyright Notice © 2013 Moxa Inc. All rights reserved. Trademarks The MOXA logo is a registered trademark of Moxa Inc. -
Page 3: Table Of Contents
Connecting the Power ......................... 3-2 Connecting to the Network ........................3-2 Installing the Storage Drive ......................... 3-3 Mounting the RNAS-1200 into a Rack ....................3-4 RNAS-1200 Administration ........................3-5 Wizard Configuration Scenarios ......................4-1 Creating a Shared Network Folder ......................4-2 Enabling Data XPro .......................... - Page 4 Building a Network Share on Linux Systems ..................12-5 Connecting to the RNAS-1200 SAMBA Server ................12-5 Deleting a Mapped Folder on Ubuntu Linux ................... 12-6...
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Page 5: Introduction
Introduction Thank you for choosing Moxa’s RNAS-1200 Network Attached Storage (NAS) system. The RNAS-1200 Series is designed to provide high performance, high reliability and high capacity storage for video surveillance or other industrial applications. This manual details the hardware, installation, and software configuration, so that users can easily start using RNAS-1200 devices. -
Page 6: Overview
The RNAS-1200 Series is built with a fanless, thermally efficient, dust- and water-protected IP 54-rated chassis. This sealed enclosure eliminates internal fans as a point of critical system failure, protecting the internals from dust and splashed water. -
Page 7: Hardware Specifications
RNAS-1200 Series Introduction IEC 61373 certified for shock and vibration resistance JBOD, BIG, RAID 0, and RAID 1 disk architectures Intelligent Heating Solution™ (IHS) technology for reliable operation Data XPro™ utility for protection of data against extreme heat and vibration ... -
Page 8: Software Specifications
RNAS-1200 Series Introduction Software Specifications Operating System System Platform: Linux 2.6 pre-installed Network IP Settings: Fixed IP, DHCP Redundancy: Port trunking/NIC teaming System Management Firmware Upgrade: Can be run via web interface System Bootup: Can be observed by LED indicators for system status... -
Page 9: Hardware Introduction
Hardware Introduction This chapter describes the hardware introduction, including the appearance of the RNAS-1200 Series, product dimensions, and LED indicators. The following topics are covered in this chapter: Hardware Layout Front View Rear View Dimensions LED Indicators... -
Page 10: Hardware Layout
RNAS-1200 Series Hardware Introduction Hardware Layout Front View Rear View... -
Page 11: Dimensions
RNAS-1200 Series Hardware Introduction Dimensions... -
Page 12: Led Indicators
RNAS-1200 Series Hardware Introduction LED Indicators LED Name LED Color/Status LED Function Green Power is on and functioning normally Ready On 1 sec Off 1 sec Resetting to default On 5 sec Off 5 sec. IHS pre-heating Power error, or off... -
Page 13: Hardware Connection Description
Hardware Connection Description In this chapter, we show how to connect the RNAS-1200 to the network and to various devices. The following topics are covered in this chapter: Installing the RNAS-1200 Connecting the Power Connecting to the Network ... -
Page 14: Installing The Rnas-1200
Connecting to the Network Plug your network cable into the RNAS-1200’s Ethernet port. The other end of the cable should be plugged into your Ethernet network. When the cable is properly connected, the LEDs on the RNAS-1200’s Ethernet port will glow to indicate a valid connection. -
Page 15: Installing The Storage Drive
Hardware Connection Description Installing the Storage Drive The RNAS-1200 Series has two SATA connectors for two SATA disks. The RNAS-1211 model comes with two pre-installed 100 GB hard disk drives. . To install SATA storage drives into the RNAS-1201, refer to the following figures. -
Page 16: Mounting The Rnas-1200 Into A Rack
Step 3: Fasten the rack-mount ears to the front panel of the RNAS using the four screws provided. Step 4: Align the tracks with the fixed rails within the rack tray, slide the RNAS-1200 into the tray, and fasten the device using the ears you have just affixed to the front panel. -
Page 17: Rnas-1200 Administration
Password: admin To go directly to the RNAS-1200’s IP configuration, click the Network tab in the main toolbar. There, you may set the Ethernet interfaces for static or DHCP addressing. To set up a static IP address, disable DHCP and then enter the IP address, subnet mask and gateway information in the specified fields. -
Page 18: Wizard Configuration Scenarios
Wizard Configuration Scenarios This chapter describes how to use the scenario wizard for basic configuration of the RNAS-1200. Users may use the wizard to quickly configure the device for some commonly used applications. The following topics are covered in this chapter: ... -
Page 19: Creating A Shared Network Folder
RNAS-1200 Series Wizard Configuration Scenarios Creating a Shared Network Folder To create a network directory that may be shared over the network, click Scenario 1: Create a network shared folder. The link is located at the bottom of the Welcome page. - Page 20 Formatting Progress bar at the bottom of the Disk Operation Progress page. IMPORTANT! The RNAS-1200 drive architecture wizard will automatically format your drives with an ext4 file system. After building a drive architecture, it is not necessary for users to re-format the drives.
- Page 21 RNAS-1200 Series Wizard Configuration Scenarios After you have configured the basic drive architecture and formatted the drive(s), the page will redirect to the User Quotas and Permissions page, where you may create user accounts to access network directories. Click Next to continue.
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Page 22: Enabling Data Xpro
Wizard Configuration Scenarios Enabling Data XPro The Data XPro™ utility is one of the RNAS-1200’s key features; it helps prevent data loss from harsh vibration and hardware destruction from extreme temperatures. To configure Data XPro, click Scenario 2: Enable Data XPro to continue. -
Page 23: Modify System Settings
Modify System Settings This chapter describes how to configure and modify the system settings. The following topics are covered in this chapter: System Information General Settings Time Firmware Upgrade Subsystem Events Password... -
Page 24: System Information
Modify System Settings System Information When successfully connecting to the RNAS-1200, you will be directed to the main page. Click SYSTEM for viewing detailed system information. You may check system status, a system overview, Data XPro status, and disk status. -
Page 25: General Settings
You may also reset the system to factory defaults by using a screwdriver (or other pointed tool) by push the Reset to Default button (on the rear panel of the RNAS-1200) and holding it for five seconds. -
Page 26: Time
RNAS-1200 Series Modify System Settings Time Select Time from SYSTEM tab to configure the system time and clock. You may select a base time zone from the Timezone drop-down menu. When finished, click Apply. Next, to configure date and time you may choose either Manual Setting to set the time by hand, or to automatically synchronize with an Internet time server (i.e., an NTP server). - Page 27 To upgrade your firmware, please follow the steps listed exactly, and be careful to note the warnings. Be sure you have the correct version of the firmware and do not power off the RNAS-1200 during the upgrade process. When finished, click UPDATE THE SYSTEM to complete.
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Page 28: Subsystem Events
Modify System Settings Subsystem Events Select Subsystem Events from SYSTEM tab. This allows users to monitor three RNAS-1200 subsystems in real time. The three main subsystems are the drive activity (Disk), SAMBA activity (SAMBA), and general operating system events (System). -
Page 29: Password
To change the password, enter a new password in the upper box and then confirm it by retyping the password the in lower box. When finished, click Apply to complete. If the two strings match, then the RNAS-1200 is now... -
Page 30: Modify Network Settings
Modify Network Settings This chapter describes how to configure or modify the network settings of the RNAS-1200 models. The following topics are covered in this chapter: Network Settings Ethernet SNMP FTP/SSH... -
Page 31: Network Settings
Modify Network Settings Network Settings Click NETWORK in the navigation ribbon to view the current network settings for the RNAS-1200. The summary overview includes the network settings for both Ethernet ports, as well as default gateway information and channel bonding / port trunking status. - Page 32 RNAS-1200 Series Modify Network Settings There are seven modes for IP bonding / port trunking. Below you will find summaries of their weak points and strong points. In most cases, mode five—IEEE 802.3ad, or LACP—will probably be the preferred mode.
- Page 33 RNAS-1200 Series Modify Network Settings Overview of Ethernet LAN Settings Ethernet 1 and Ethernet 2: These interfaces may be independently configured for either DHCP or static addressing. For static IP addresses, provide the address, subnet mask, and gateway information. Default Gateway: In configurations where two gateways are configured, use this to select the interface you want to use as the default gateway.
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Page 34: Snmp
Users should build a virtual network of privately connected devices by configuring the NMS and the group of networked SNMP agents with a strong read string. On the RNAS-1200, this is done by inputting your chosen string into the Read Community input box and clicking Apply. -
Page 35: Snmp Traps
Do not forget to store your community keys in a secure location. SNMP MIB Download The RNAS-1200 comes with two MIB files: a standard RFC 1213 MIB-II file, and a custom Moxa MIB file. Our custom MIB file provides extra features for our RNAS users that include increased interoperability for scripts and custom software, as well as custom control features for better remote management. - Page 36 RNAS-1200 Series Modify Network Settings The RNAS-1200 supports traps for three types of events: system temperature, hard drive health status (using S.M.A.R.T. summaries), and disk volume usage. Users may configure these settings according to their specific purposes. When finished, click Apply to complete.
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Page 37: Brief Introduction
Moxa’s SNMP Control Interface The RNAS-1200 comes with a customized MIB file that provides a proprietary monitoring and control environment. This custom software utilizes SNMP to provide a much more convenient means of remotely controlling and monitoring a device. Using Moxa’s SNMP control interface, you may create custom automations for most RNAS-1200 processes by calling SNMP objects in simple, standardized shell scripts. - Page 38 • 0 = The commit was successfully written to the database Output Result: 1 = The commit failed because the database was busy. When a commit has failed, the RNAS-1200 settings will be erased from memory and must be reloaded...
- Page 39 Settings, for more details about this process. rnas1200Query • A scalar SNMP object used to query an RNAS-1200 RESOURCE_IDENTIFIER. For a full list of resources available for queries, refer to the table below, SNMP Resource Identifiers for Moxa’s SNMP Control Interface.
- Page 40 RNAS-1200 Series Modify Network Settings Scenario A: Acquire and Commit RNAS Settings Acquiring and committing RNAS settings is a two step process: loading a setting into memory using snmpset + the resource identifier OID, and then committing that setting using...
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Page 41: Web Server
RNAS-1200 Series Modify Network Settings SNMP Resource Identifiers for Moxa’s SNMP Control Interface Hostname Item Name Item Description Value Description Rules for value systemResources.hostname.1 System hostname. (Any String) Up to 45 characters Web Server Item Name Item Description Value Description Rules for value webServerResources.password.1... -
Page 42: System Log
RNAS-1200 Series Modify Network Settings snmpTrapResources.trustTrapIp1.1 Trusted IP #2 (IP Address) snmpTrapResources.trustTrapIp2.1 Trusted IP #3 (IP Address) snmpTrapResources.community.1 The Trap (Any String) Less than 30 characters Community String snmpTrapResources.notifyInterval.1 Notify interval for (Any Number) (sec) Only SNMP informs... -
Page 43: Time Management
RNAS-1200 Series Modify Network Settings networkResources.enableDHCP.3 To enable/disable DHCP : Disable for logical bond : Enable trunkResources.enableTrunking.1 To enable/disable IP : Disable bonding (trunking). : Enable trunkResources.trunkingMode.1 Select the IP bonding : Balance-RR mode mode of (trunking). : Active Backup... -
Page 44: Ftp/Ssh
FTP/SSH The RNAS-1200 comes with SSH and FTP disabled by default. This page will allow users to enable and disable the FTP and SSH servers. If you would like to enable the FTP or SSH server, check the box next to the appropriate entry and click Apply to complete. -
Page 45: Managing Drives And Storage
Managing Drives and Storage The following topics are covered in this chapter: Checking Drive Status, Capacity, and Health S.M.A.R.T Information Formatting Disks and Arrays Scanning Disks and Arrays Viewing Disk Volumes Creating a Disk Volume ... -
Page 46: Checking Drive Status, Capacity, And Health
RNAS-1200 Series Managing Drives and Storage Checking Drive Status, Capacity, and Health To see an overview of the system’s drive stats, click on the DISK tab. On this page you may monitor the status, temperature, usage information, and total capacity of the storage drives, as well as get a full S.M.A.R.T. report on drive behavior. -
Page 47: S.m.a.r.t Information
RNAS-1200 Series Managing Drives and Storage S.M.A.R.T Information By clicking on the S.M.A.R.T. column header (located in the Physical Drive Information table) users can access a detailed report of hard drive hardware statistics and health. Select either Disk 1 or Disk 2 to view the specific drive. -
Page 48: Scanning Disks And Arrays
RNAS-1200 Series Managing Drives and Storage Scanning Disks and Arrays Activating the Scan utility will unmount the drives and initiate a file tree scan of the entire file system by calling command. Fsck will be run using the prune (i.e., auto-repair) and force flags; these will fsck automatically repair the file system (-p) and force (-f) a file system check even if the file tree appears clean. - Page 49 RNAS-1200 Series Managing Drives and Storage JBOD JBOD stands for "Just a Bunch Of Drives". In this configuration, each memory drive is treated as an independent volume, with no collective properties of any kind. JBOD configurations offer standard performance with a standard failure rate and normal data security.
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Page 50: Enabling Disk Encryption
128 bit AES cipher and a unique, randomly generated key to transparently encrypt all data stored on your drive. Encrypting the drive in this way will mean that only the local RNAS-1200 system will be able to read the data from the drive. -
Page 51: Samba: Managing Users And Directories
SAMBA: Managing Users and Directories The following topics are covered in this chapter: SAMBA Adding Users User Accounts Management Deleting Users Creating Directories Editing and Deleting Directories... -
Page 52: Samba
Active Directory domain as either a member or controller. The Samba overview page is accessed by clicking on the SAMBA tab in the top ribbon. This page allows administrators to review the RNAS-1200’s user accounts and shared directories. Adding Users To create new user accounts, navigate to the Users page using the SAMBA tab in the ribbon at the top of the page. - Page 53 RNAS-1200 Series SAMBA: Managing Users and Directories User Quotas and Permissions You may configure new user accounts on this page. User Name: Provide the login name for the new account. Quota: Set a storage limit for the new user. The storage quota is a percentage of the total file system capacity, and is not applied on a per-directory basis.
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Page 54: User Accounts Management
RNAS-1200 Series SAMBA: Managing Users and Directories User Accounts Management If you wish to make modifications to existing user accounts, click on the pencil icon next to the account’s user name, in the Edit column. The user’s information may be modified on the User Quotas and Permissions page. -
Page 55: Deleting Users
Click OK to confirm. Creating Directories If you would like to create a directory on the RNAS-1200, click Directories from the SAMBA tab, and then click Create a Directory. This will open the Directory Labels and Permissions page. Directory Labels and Permissions Administrators may configure directory labels and permissions on this page. -
Page 56: Editing And Deleting Directories
RNAS-1200 Series SAMBA: Managing Users and Directories written to. Because RAID 0, RAID 1, and BIG architectures are built as only a single logical volume, the Disk Volume drop down will only be meaningful in JBOD configurations. In the Directory Permissions, by User table users may configure permissions for the newly created directory according to user accounts. - Page 57 RNAS-1200 Series SAMBA: Managing Users and Directories Deleting Directories If you want to delete a directory, check the box next to the directory name and then click Delete Directory(s). Click OK to confirm...
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Page 58: Vibration And Temperature Protections
Vibration and Temperature Protections The following topics are covered in this chapter: Configuring Data XPro™ Vibration Protection High Temperature Protection... -
Page 59: Configuring Data Xpro
Please consult the manufacturer’s website for the technical specifications regarding vibration thresholds for your hard drives. Please note that vibration protection is not available under JBOD architectures. When finished, click Apply. You need to reboot the RNAS-1200 to activate the configuration. Click OK to reboot. -
Page 60: High Temperature Protection
RNAS-1200 Series Vibration and Temperature Protections High Temperature Protection Select Enable to configure the temperature thresholds for protection against heat. ATTENTION Be aware that when the system reaches the configured heat threshold all drive activity will stop, and will not recommence until the total system temperature decreases to levels lower than the configured threshold. -
Page 61: Enabling Fast Synchronizations For Raid 1
Enabling Fast Synchronizations for RAID 1 The following topics are covered in this chapter: Enabling Fast Synchronizations... -
Page 62: Enabling Fast Synchronizations
Enabling Fast Synchronizations The RNAS-1200 features Fast Synchronizations for its RAID 1 architecture. While this comes at a small cost to regular access times, when this feature is enabled the file system will store the position of the last successful write and, in the event of unexpected system crashes, begin resynchronization of the drives from that position. -
Page 63: Enabling Ihs
Enabling IHS™ The following topics are covered in this chapter: Setting Up IHS... - Page 64 RNAS-1200 Series Enabling IHS™ 11-2...
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Page 65: Setting Up Ihs
45 minutes, heat the system to 0°C and then automatically boot the system. To set up the RNAS-1200 for IHS T1 or TX mode (or to disable HIS), you will need to access the RNAS PCB to set the onboard jumpers. The steps below describe how to configure the onboard IHS jumpers. - Page 66 RNAS-1200 Series Enabling IHS™ Step 3: To switch the IHS mode, adjust the jumpers to one of the configurations shown below. TX Mode (-40~-25°C): System Default This mode is for the most extreme environments, and requires the most rugged drive hardware.
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Page 67: Setting Up Network Shares
Method 1: Manual Login Method 2: Building a Permanently Mapped Share Deleting a Permanently Mapped Share Building a Network Share on Linux Systems Connecting to the RNAS-1200 SAMBA Server Deleting a Mapped Folder on Ubuntu Linux... -
Page 68: Building A Network Share On Windows Systems
Building a Network Share on Windows Systems To build a Windows network share from a client computer to the RNAS-1200 users may use one of two methods. The first is a manual login; each time you connect you will need to type the RNAS-1200’s network IP address, username, and password, and connections will be subject to timing out. -
Page 69: Method 2: Building A Permanently Mapped Share
Method 2: Building a Permanently Mapped Share If you do not want to force users to manually connect to the RNAS-1200 each time they log on, you may create a shared directory on the Windows desktop using the automated Map Network Drive utility. -
Page 70: Deleting A Permanently Mapped Share
Step 3: A new network drive will now appear on your computer. From now on, you will only need to double-click the drive to connect to the RNAS-1200. If you wish to create a shortcut to your desktop, you may do so by right-clicking and selecting Create Shortcut. - Page 71 Building a Network Share on Linux Systems Connecting to the RNAS-1200 SAMBA Server If you are using the Linux Ubuntu GUI, you will only be able to access the RNAS-1200 SAMBA server after first installing the smbfs package. You may use the Synaptic software manager, or .
- Page 72 RNAS-1200 Series Setting Up Network Shares Step 5: You should now be able to access the SAMBA share locally, from your computer, as a network-extended directory. To do this from the Linux Console, you may follow these steps: Step 1: First, install the SAMBA file system software.
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