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  • Page 1 SL5650-4S-L4D SL5800-8S-L4D SL7280-8S-L4D SL7650-4S-L4D User Manual v.2.3 (August, 2009)
  • Page 2 Foreword Thank you for using products from RAIDON TECHNOLOGY INC. This manual will introduce to you the RAIDON SCSI series products and help you understand the operations of the RAID system. The information stated in this manual was thoroughly confirmed before publication; however, the specifications for the shipping production will be the standard.

  • Page 3: Installation Process

    SL7280-8S-L4D Software & Hardware Quick Installation Process 1. The Package Contents After opening the outer box, check the content of the package, which should contain the components below: • SL7280-8S-L4D product body • AC Power Cord • RS-232 port connection cable •...
  • Page 4 2.4. After confirming, insert the tray back and make sure it is firmly inserted in the correct location. 2.5. Connect the connection cable to the correct plugs. Make sure the LAN port or RS-232 port and expansion port (not necessary) are connected to the right cables and devices. Finally, connect the power cord (install the Terminator in the port below).
  • Page 5 SL7650-4S-L4D Software & Hardware Quick Installation Process 1. The Package Contents After opening the outer box, check the content of the package, which should contain the components below: • SL7650-4S-L4D product body • AC Power Cord • RS-232 port connection cable •...
  • Page 6 2.4. After confirming, insert the tray back and make sure it is firmly inserted in the correct location. 2.5. Connect the connection cable to the correct plugs. Make sure the LAN port or RS-232 port and expansion port (not necessary) are connected to the right cables and devices. Finally, connect the power cord (install the Terminator in the port below).
  • Page 7 Hardware Quick Installation Process 1. The Package Contents After opening the outer box, check the content of the package, which should contain components below: • SL5650-4S-L4D/SL5800-8S-L4D product body • AC Power Cord • RS-232 port connection cable • CD • User Manual •...
  • Page 8 2.5. Connect the connection cable to the correct plugs. Make sure two Gigabit ports, the LAN port or RS-232 port and expansion port (not necessary) are connected to the correct cables and devices. Finally, connect the power cord SL5650-4S-L4D SL5800-8S-L4D 2.6. Hardware installation is now complete. You may turn on the power and log into system through LAN port or RS232 port and perform related configuration and application (The default account/ password is admin/1234.

  • Page 9: Table Of Contents

    Using iSCSI......................... 13 Definitions........................14 Chapter 3 Things to Know Before Using............15 What you should know before installing..............15 3.1.1 Features of RAIDON iSCSI series products..............15 3.1.2 Confirming related devices..................15 Management method....................15 3.2.1 User management interface (Web GUI)..............16 3.2.1.1...

  • Page 10: Chapter 6 Applications

    4.6.4 Cache volume......................35 4.6.5 Amount of logic units....................35 4.6.6 Examples........................36 Enclosure management....................40 4.7.1 SES structure......................41 4.7.2 Hardware information....................41 4.7.3 Support Hard disk S.M.A.R.T. function................ 41 4.7.4 UPS..........................42 System maintenance....................43 4.8.1 Firmware upgrade....................... 43 4.8.2 System information......................

  • Page 11: Chapter 1 Introduction To Raid

    Chapter 1 Introduction to RAID 1.1 What is RAID? RAID refers to a redundant array of independent disks or a redundant array of inexpensive disks. The storage of data makes heavy uses of hard disks no matter where it happens. The heavy use can also lead to accidents, and the ending of the life cycle of the hard disk;...
  • Page 12 Data with same bits are stored in Total hard disk 3+Spare independent hard capacity minus the Very High fast disks & backup hard capacity of 2 disks disk All hard disks have Total hard disk 5+Spare same bits information capacity minus the Very High fast &...

  • Page 13: Chapter 2 Introduction Of Iscsi And Definitions

    Chapter 2 Introduction of iSCSI and Definitions 2.1 What is iSCSI? SCSI (Small Computer Standard Interface) is a parallel interface using ANSI standard to connect Peripheral Device. Because the speed of transmission is faster than other standard interface, for better Workstations and servers it is also used as the interface for HDD and other storage devices.

  • Page 14: Definitions

    http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyID=12cb3c1a-15d6-4585-b385- befd1319f825&DisplayLang=en For installation procedure for Microsoft iSCSI initiator, please refer to Appendix D. Linux also provides iSCSI initiator software for downloads, please refer to the address below: Description page: http://linux-iscsi.sourceforge.net/ Download link: http://sourceforge.net/project/showfiles.php? group_id=26396 Document: http://www.cuddletech.com/articles/iscsi/iscsiref.pdf For MAC operating system, please refer to the address below: http://www.attotech.com/xtend.html For other application software, please refer to the instructions on the original web site.

  • Page 15: Chapter 3 Things To Know Before Using

    • Equipped MC/S (requires initiator software support) • Support CHAP RAIDON iSCSI series product is connected to the main system through iSCSI interface and can be applied to any RAID level. RAIDON iSCSI series product provides you with dependable data protection and can support RAID level 6.

  • Page 16: User Management Interface (Web Gui)

    Address doesn’t conflict with other IP Addresses. Use a “ping” to check if the IP Address conflicts with other IPs. The default IP address for RAIDON iSCSI series: 192.168.0.1. Use 2 network cables to connect Web GUI and Giga LAN separately.
  • Page 17 3) Select “Internet Protocol (TCP/IP)” and then select “Properties” and the tab for IP Address configuration will appear. 4) Configure IP Address, subnet mask, gate and DNS. For IP Address, get it from your MIS staff. Things to Know Before Using  ...

  • Page 18: Raid Finder

    3.2.1.1 RAID Finder RAID Finder software can easily find the IP Address of RAIDON iSCSI installed in the network and help the process of getting on to the login screen. You can insert the disc and select “RAID Finder” in the “Management Software”...

  • Page 19: Rs-232 Connect Port

    Notice : 1. RAID Finder is a Java application, so install Java before using (download at www.java.com). 2. RAID Finder can only find products from RAIDON with firmware ver. 2.2.1 and above. 3. If the SLx650-4S-L4D/SL5800-8S-L4D/SL7280-8S-L4D or SRx650-4S-U3D installed is configured on different networks such as 192.168.0.xxx and 192.168.1.xxx, RAID Finder can still find them at the...
  • Page 20 4) Then configure settings. Bits per second: 115200 Data bits: 8 bytes Parity: None Stop bits: 1 Flow control: None 5) Select terminal emulation. Click and select File → Properties → Settings. Configure the terminal emulation as VT100. After configuration is done, click and select “OK” to complete connection. Things to Know Before Using  ...

  • Page 21: Remote Access - Secure Shell

    Host name: 192.168.0.1 Login name: admin Default password: 1234 Hint : RAIDON iSCSI series support SSH for remote control. When using SSH function, the system will require IP address and password at login. Things to Know Before Using   21...

  • Page 22: System Access

    3.3 System access 3.3.1 LCM (SL5650/SL5800) Use up, down, ESC and ENT to control LCM (LCD Control Module). The system will display the screen below after booting is completed:   xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx IntelliRAID Press ENT and you can select LCM functions using up or down buttons. When warnings or errors occur, LCM will display related message on the screen to provide more information to the user.

  • Page 23: System Alarm

    Size (RAID 1/RAID 3/ [Quick Install] RAID 5/RAID 6) xxxxxx MB Apply The Config [Yes No] [IP Config] [Static IP] [IP Address] RAIDON IntelliRAID [192.168.000.001] [View IP Setting] [IP Subnet Mask] [255.255.255.0] [IP Gateway] [192.168.000.254] [DHCP] [Yes No] [IP Address]...

  • Page 24: Chapter 4 Introduction To User Interface

    Chapter 4 Introduction to User Interface (RAIDON iSCSI) 4.1 User interface structure User interface structure is shown below: Quick Install Step 1 / Step 2 / Step 3 / Confirm  System Config System name System name  IP address DHCP / Static / HTTP port / HTTPS port / SSH port ...

  • Page 25: Login

    4.2 Login RAIDON iSCSI series support Graphic User Interface (GUI) for system management. Please confirm the network cable has been connected and is set for the same network as your current devices. Below uses the default IP Address: 192.168.0.1 as example. Open browser and enter: http://192.168.0.1 For first use, click and select any function, and a dialog window will appear and ask for the account and password.

  • Page 26: Speedy Installation

    4.3 Speedy installation You can use the “Quick install” function to perform quick configurations. With RAID levels 0, 1, 3, 5, 6, the system will automatically calculate the maximum available space and it depends on the number of your hard disks or the space left. 1) After selecting “Quick install”, the system will ask you to configure your RAID level.

  • Page 27: System Name

    4.4.1 System name Select “System name” to change System Name. The default System Name is the product name and serial number of the system. An example name is ISCSI-A40189. 4.4.2 IP address Select “IP address” to change the IP Address on the remote control page. You can select DHCP (get IP from DHCP) or fixed IP.

  • Page 28: Password

    2) Login block: Disable/Enable. When the Login block is on, the system will permit one user to login/ change system configuration. 4.4.5 Password Click and select “Password” to change administrator password. Enter the old password first and then the new password twice. 4.4.6 Date Click and select “Date”...

  • Page 29: Simple Snmp

    RAID sub-system to any machine running “syslogd”, and can be recorded as file data. To activate this function, RAIDON iSCSI must be treated as the “Target”. Fill related information according to the screen shot below. The default communication port is 514.

  • Page 30: Iscsi Configuration

    There are 3 ways to display an event log: to display in the event log; the system pops up a dialog window; display on LCM (SL5650). Configure whichever your wish. 4.5 iSCSI configuration Click and select “iSCSI config” to allow you change the settings for iSCSI functions. 4.5.1 Entity property This can be used to display the entity name and entering IP Address for iSNS.

  • Page 31: Nic

    4.5.2 NIC You can configure the related IP address for two transmission channels. Click and select “ ” to use DHCP or fixed IP Address. Click and select “ ” to configure the IP address for the gate and click and select “...

  • Page 32: Physical Hard Disk

    4.6.1 Physical hard disk Go to “Physical disk” to verify the status of the hard disk installed in the system. Below explains the operation process: 1) Multiple select. Check one or more boxes to select one or more disks, or check the select all box on the upper left and the system will automatically select all hard disks.

  • Page 33: Volume Group (Vg)

    • Physical hard disk field explained: The slot number of the hard disk. The blue button next to the number indicates “More Information” function. Slot Clicking it shows the details of the hard disk. World Wide Name. Size (MB) Disk volume VG Name Associated Volume Group name.

  • Page 34: User Data Volume

    The number of physical disks of the volume group #UDV The number of user data volumes of the volume group The status of volume group Status “Online”  Volume group is online “Fail”  Volume group fails “DG”  DeGraded mode. This volume group is not completed. The reason could be lack of one hard disk or Status 1 hard disk failure.

  • Page 35: Cache Volume

    • UDV control explained: ATTACH LUN Attach to a LUN CREATE Create a user data volume DELETE Delete a user data volume 4.6.4 Cache Volume (CV) Go to “Cache volume” to view the status of Cache Volume. Shared Cache Volume is the default Cache Volume and it will be automatically established after the power is on and cannot be deleted.

  • Page 36: Examples

    • LUN control explained: ATTACH Attach a logical unit number to a user data volume DETACH Detach a logical unit number from a user data volume The rule for permission control starts from above and proceeds downwards and there are two requirements for UDV.
  • Page 37 2) Establish UDV (User Data Volume) To establish 1 UDV, refer to the steps below: a. Select “/ Volume config / User data volume” b. Click and select “ “ c. First, enter a name for the UDV and then select a VG name and enter the capacity of UDV. Then decide the capacity, block capacity, Read/Write and configure Priority.
  • Page 38 a. Select “/ Volume config / Physical disk” b. Select box to check available space and then click and select “ ” and set it as shared space. c. In status 1 field the system will display “GS” icon. 5) The process is completed and the disk can be used as an iSCSI. To delete UDVs, VG, refer to the steps below: 6) Separate LUN from UDV Go to “/ Volume config / Logical unit”...
  • Page 39 • Example 2 Here, we will establish 2 UDVs in one VG. One of the UDV is shared Cache Volume and the other uses dedicated Cache Volume. First, the dedicated Cache Volume must be established, which will help establishing the UDV and then delete them.

  • Page 40: Enclosure Management

    a. Select “/ Volume config / Physical disk” b. Select a VG from the menu and select the hard disk to be freed. Click and select “ ” to configure the dedicated hard disk for the selected VG. c. The “DS” icon will be displayed in status 1 field 6) The process is completed and PDs can be used like an iSCSI hard disk.

  • Page 41: Ses Structure

    4.7.1 SES structure SES refers to SCSI Enclosure Services. Go to “SES config” function to activate or close SES management. The application software for SES user can be downloaded at the site below: SANtools: http://www.santools.com/ 4.7.2 Hardware information Go to “Hardware Monitor” function to check the current voltage and temperature. If you check “Auto shutdown”...

  • Page 42: Ups

    4.7.4 UPS Go to “UPS” function to UPS (Uninterruptible Power Supply). Currently the system only supports the smart-UPS function of the UPS from APC (American Power Conversion Corp.). Refer to this address for detailed information: http://www.apc.com/. First, connect system and APC UPS using RS-232. Next, configure the Shutdown value when the power is disconnected.

  • Page 43: System Maintenance

    Hint: If your hardware usage is normal, you do not have to update firmware to avoid any abnormality after updating. Updating firmware may cause the configuration of the system to be lost or even cause data loss, which RAIDON TECHNOLOGY INC. will not be responsible. For any firmware updating needs, please contact supporting@raidon.com.tw...

  • Page 44: Configure Import And Export

    4.8.4 Config import and export Click and select "Congif import & export” to import / export config file. 4.8.5 Shutdown Go to “Shutdown” and the system will display REBOOT and SHUTDOWN buttons. Before turning off the power, click and select SHUTDOWN to clear the cache on the Physical hard disk. That action is rather helpful for the protection of your data.
  • Page 45 3) Click and select “Add”. Enter IP Address or the DNS name for iSCSI device. 4) Click and select “OK” Introduction to User Interface   45...
  • Page 46 5) Click and select “Targets”. 6) To run MPIO click and select “Log On” and then check “Enable multi-path”. Introduction to User Interface  ...
  • Page 47 7) For CHAP information click and select “Advance”. 8) If the status is “Connected” that means the iSCSI has been connected. Click and select “OK” to use the system. Introduction to User Interface   47...
  • Page 48 9) Below explains steps to remove iSCSI device. First, click and select “Details”. 10) Then check the item to remove. 11) Next, click and select “Log off”. 12) The system executes and the iSCISI is removed. Introduction to User Interface  ...

  • Page 49: Configure Mpio And Mc/S

    4.11 Configure MPIO and MC/S This process configures MPIO and there are 2 methods: 1. General use, 2. Recommended use (better performance). 1) Network diagram of MPIO. 2) Refer to the illustration below for configuration method. Establish VG under RAID 5 and use 3 hard disks (the number of hard disks required differs according to the models) 3) Establish UDV under RAID 5 VG...
  • Page 50 4) Run Microsoft iSCSI initiator and confirm the Node Name for the initiator. 5) At R5 UDV attached with LUN enters Initiator Node Name at "Host" (refer 4.11 Step 4) 6) Complete capacity configuration. 7) Confirm iSCSI device. Confirm iSCSI's IP Addresses: port 0 is 192.168.11.229, port 1 is 192.168.12.229 Introduction to User Interface  ...
  • Page 51 8) Add Target Portals under Microsoft iSCSI initiator 9) Enter IP Address (192.168.11.229) at iSCSI data port 0. Introduction to User Interface   51...
  • Page 52 10) Add a 2 Target Portal under Microsoft iSCSI initiator. 11) IP Address (192.168.12.229) at iSCSI data port 1 Introduction to User Interface  ...
  • Page 53 12) Initiator configuration is complete. 13) Click and select Log On. Introduction to User Interface   53...
  • Page 54 14) First, Select “Enable multi-path”, and then click and select "Advanced”. 15) Select Target Portal port 0 (192.168.11.229). Then click and select “OK” Introduction to User Interface  ...
  • Page 55 16) Then, register another IP. 17) First, select “Enable multi-path” and then click and select “Advanced” 18) Select Target Portal port 1 (192.168.11.229). Then Click and select “OK” Introduction to User Interface   55...
  • Page 56 19) After connecting iSCSI device, click and select "Details”. 20) Click and select “Device”, and then click and select “Advanced”. Introduction to User Interface  ...
  • Page 57 21) Click and select “MPIO”, select “Round Robin” under “Load Balance Policy”. 22) Click and select “Apply”. Introduction to User Interface   57...

  • Page 58: For Configuring Mc/S And Mpio (They're Similar) Refer To Configuring Mpio

    23) Run "Device Manager" in Windows and confirm MPIO functions. Then use IOMETER to do performance test. 4.12 For configuring MC/S and MPIO (they’re similar) refer to configuring MPIO 1) Use 3 hard disks to establish VG and RAID 5. 2) Use RAID 5 VG to establish UDV.
  • Page 59 9) Click and select Log On. 10) Click and select “Advanced”. 11) Select and configure iSCSI port 0's Local Adapter, Source IP, and Target Portal (192.168.11.229), and then click and select “OK”. Introduction to User Interface   59...
  • Page 60 12) After finishing the connection click and select "Connections” under “Details”. 13) Select “Round Robin” Introduction to User Interface  ...
  • Page 61 14) Add iSCSI's data source, which is port 1(192.168.12.229). Introduction to User Interface   61...
  • Page 62 15) Select and configure iSCSI port 1's Local Adapter, Source IP, and Target Portal (192.168.11.229) and then click and select “OK” 16) Complete the setting for MC/S Introduction to User Interface  ...

  • Page 63: Chapter 5 Advanced Operation

    RAIDON iSCSI series products support data automatically rebuild function. When RAID level permits disk error and the VG is protected, such as RAID 3, RAID5, and RAID6, RAIDON iSCSI series products will reconstruct data according to the situations below:...

  • Page 64: Migrate And Expand Vg

    RAID 50 (striping over the member RAID 5). Allows two hard disks to fail or being unplugged, but the hard disks must in different array. (striping over the member RAID 6). Allows four hard disks to fail or being unplugged, but each two hard disks must in different RAID 60 array.

  • Page 65: Udv Expansion

    Microsoft's iSCSI initiator supports MPIO function; refer to steps below to use MPIO function. 1) Connect the host with double LAN ports to RAIDON iSCSI series products. 2) Establish one VG/UDV and connect this UDV to host 3) When installing “Microsoft iSCSI initiator", please install MPIO driver as well...

  • Page 66: Chapter 6 Applications

    See RAIDON iSCSI series products as one of the members in the network; establish a LAN and when all the PCs in the network is installed with an initiator, then the RAIDON iSCSI series products can be used as local hard disks.

  • Page 67: Appendix

    Appendix A. Certification list • RAM RAM Spec: 184pins, DDR333(PC2700), Reg.(register) or UB(unbuffer), ECC or Non-ECC. Vendor Model Unigen UG732D6688KN-DH, 256MB DDR333 (UB) Unigen UG732D7588KZ-DH, 256MB DDR333 (Reg, ECC) Unigen UG764D7588KZ-DH, 512MB DDR333 (Reg, ECC) Unigen UG7128D7588LZ-DH, 1GB DDR333 (Reg, ECC) Unigen UG732D6688KS-DH, 256MB DDR333 (UB) Unigen...

  • Page 68: Event Notifications

    Samsung SpinPoint P80, HDSASP0812C, 80GB, 7200RPM, SATA, 8M Seagate Barracuda 7200.7, ST380013AS, 80G, 7200RPM, SATA, 8M Seagate Barracuda 7200.7, ST380817AS, 80G, 7200RPM, SATA, 8M, NCQ Seagate Barracuda 7200.8, ST3400832AS, 400G, 7200RPM, SATA, 8M, NCQ Seagate Barracuda 7200.9, ST3500641AS, 500G, 7200RPM, SATA-II, 16M Western Digital Caviar SE, WD800JD, 80GB, 7200RPM, SATA, 8M Western Digital...
  • Page 69 • Environmental events Level Type Description Info Admin Login OK Info: Admin login successfully. Warning Admin Login Fail Warning: Admin fails to login. Info Admin Logout OK Info: Admin logout successfully. Warning Admin Logout Fail Warning: Admin fails to logout. Error: System Overheated!!! The system will do the auto shutdown Error Thermal critical...
  • Page 70 • LVM events Level Type Description Info VG Created OK Info: VG <name> has been created. Warning VG Created Fail Warning: Fail to create VG <name>. Info VG Deleted Info: VG <name> has been deleted. Info UDV Created OK Info: UDV <name> has been created. Warning UDV Created Fail Warning: Fail to create UDV <name>.

  • Page 71: Usage Notes

    A: Because an iSCSI interface is used, so the user have hardware with a network card that supports IEEE 802.3 1000 BASE-T standard in order to work with RAIDON iSCSI series products, in order to achieve maximum performance. As long as the operating system and hardware can activate correctly, its network interface should be able to use RAIDON iSCSI series products.

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