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Dulce systems PRO RXqp Installation And User Manual

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PRO RXqp Installation and User's Manual
Table of Content
1.
Introduction ....................................................................................................................3
1.1.
Safety Considerations ..............................................................................................4
1.1.1.
SAFETY CONSIDERATIONS ............................................................................4
1.1.2.
CONSIDÉRATIONS DE SÉCURITÉ ..................................................................5
1.1.3.
SAFTY BERÜCKSICHTIGUNGEN ....................................................................6
1.1.4.
CONSIDERACIONES DE SEGURIDAD .............................................................7
1.2.
System Requirements ..............................................................................................8
1.3.
Technical Support ....................................................................................................8
2.
Getting S tarted ...............................................................................................................9
2.1.
Packaging ...............................................................................................................9
2.2.
Check List ...............................................................................................................9
3.
Overview ...................................................................................................................... 10
3.1.
The Bez el .............................................................................................................. 10
3.2.
Disk Module........................................................................................................... 10
3.3.
Front, back and HBE .............................................................................................. 11
4.
Installation.................................................................................................................... 12
4.1.
Rackmount Installation ........................................................................................... 12
4.2.
Disk Module Installation .......................................................................................... 13
4.3.
Host Bus Extender Card ......................................................................................... 14
4.3.1.
Switch Settings ............................................................................................... 14
4.3.2.
HBE Card Installation ...................................................................................... 15
4.4.
Making the Connections ......................................................................................... 16
4.4.1.
PCI-e Extender Cable ..................................................................................... 16
4.4.2.
Mac Connec tion ............................................................................................. 16
4.4.3.
Windows PC Connection ................................................................................. 17
4.5.
Driver Installation ................................................................................................... 18
4.5.1.
Mac Pro - Expansion Slot Utility settings .......................................................... 18
4.5.2.
Mac Driver Installation..................................................................................... 19
4.5.3.
Windows XP /2000 Driver Installation ................................................................ 20
4.5.4.
Windows Vista Driver Installation ..................................................................... 20
4.6.
RAID Console Installation ....................................................................................... 21
4.6.1.
Apple Mac RAID Console Installation ............................................................... 21
4.6.2.
Windows PC RAID Console Installation............................................................ 22
4.7.
Built-in Ethernet Configuration ................................................................................ 22
4.8.
E-mail notification................................................................................................... 22
5.
RAID Console Operations ............................................................................................. 23
5.1.
Start RAID Console GUI ......................................................................................... 23
5.1.1.
Start Apple Mac RAID Console GUI ................................................................. 23
5.1.2.
Start Windows PC RAID Console GUI.............................................................. 24
5.1.3.
Built-in Ethernet .............................................................................................. 25
5.2.
Change RAID Mode - Deleting / Creating ................................................................ 25
5.2.1.
Delete the RAID Set........................................................................................ 25
5.2.2.
Create a RAID Set .......................................................................................... 26
5.2.3.
Create >2TB RAID Set for Windows XP (32bit): ................................................ 28
6.
Alarm Conditions / Degraded RAID Set .......................................................................... 31
6.1.
Replacing a Disk Module ........................................................................................ 32
7.
Formatting and Partitioning............................................................................................ 33
7.1.
Apple OS X Formatting........................................................................................... 33
7.1.1.
Erase an existing partition ............................................................................... 33
7.1.2.
Create a new partition ..................................................................................... 34
7.2.
Windows XP / Vista Formatting ............................................................................... 35
8.
RAID Level Descriptions ............................................................................................... 37
9.
Limited Warranty .......................................................................................................... 38
10.
Product Registration .................................................................................................. 39
11.
Appendix ................................................................................................................... 40
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  • Page 1: Table Of Contents

    PRO RXqp Installation and User’s Manual Table of Content Introduction ........................3 1.1. Safety Considerations ....................4 1.1.1. SAFETY CONSIDERATIONS ................4 1.1.2. CONSIDÉRATIONS DE SÉCURITÉ ..............5 1.1.3. SAFTY BERÜCKSICHTIGUNGEN ..............6 1.1.4. CONSIDERACIONES DE SEGURIDAD .............7 1.2. System Requirements ....................8 1.3. Technical Support ....................8 PRO RXqp Getting S tarted .......................9...

  • Page 2: Introduction

    Refer to the Pre- WATER AND MOISTURE configuration Sheet for the exact pre-configuration of your PRO RXqp, the default To reduce the risk of fire or electrical shock, do not expose unit to rain or configured is for RAID 5 (efficient protection mode) and pre-formatted for Mac moisture.

  • Page 3: Considérations De Sécurité

    PRO RXqp Installation and User’s Manual PRO RXqp Installation and User’s Manual 1.1.2. CONSIDÉRATIONS DE SÉCURITÉ 1.1.3. SAFTY BERÜCKSICHTIGUNGEN AVERTISSEMENT W A R N U N G RISQUE DE DÉCHARGE ÉLECTR IQUE ELEKTROSCHOCKGEFAHR N'OUVRIR PAS NICHT ÖFFNEN EAU ET HUMID ITÉ...

  • Page 4: Consideraciones De Seguridad

    La unidad no puede colocado en un espacio incluido donde ni nguna ventilación o en suficiente está disponible. If the product requires service, please contact Dulce Systems’ Technical Support and obtain an RMA number. Ship the product properly packaged to: ELÉC TRICO...

  • Page 5: Getting Started

    RAID Console. If you are usi ng a Mac, The PRO RXqp does not have a front bezel that needs to be removed to access you are good to go, by default the unit is pre-formatted for Mac OS X operation.

  • Page 6: Front, Back And Hbe

    Rack mount Installation Uplink Port & Config Switches The PRO RXqp can be rack mounted to a standard 19” rack. 3u height space is required. An optional rack mount kit is available for 24” and 30” depths. Link Status: Cable Installed Mount the left and right rails to the rack, ensure sufficient 3u space is available.

  • Page 7: Host Bus Extender Card

    Determine the correct switch settings. Set both the HBE and PRO RXqp to same configuration. The HBE Card and the PRO RXqp enclosure can operate at 1, 4 or 8 lane speed configurations. The maximum speed will be determined by the capability and selection of the computer’s PCI-e slot.

  • Page 8: Hbe Card Installation

    On Off On Off On On Off 4.4.1. PCI-e Extender Cable The PRO RXqp is supplied with a PC I-e Extender Cable. This cable carries 8 Switch 8 and 9 needs to be set to match the slot PCI-express Lanes lanes of the PCI-e interface.

  • Page 9: Windows Pc Connection

    PRO RXqp Installation and User’s Manual PRO RXqp Installation and User’s Manual 4.4.3. Windows PC Connection 4.5. Driver Installation 4.5.1. Mac Pro – Expansion Slot Utility settings Typical Windows PC This section applies exclusively to the Apple Mac Pro produced in 2006 and 2007.

  • Page 10: Mac Driver Installation

    4.5.4. Windows Vista Driver Installation For the latest Windows Vista driver, please visit our web site and After driver installation, reboot the computer and the PRO RXqp icon will appear download the most up-today driver. on the desktop. Your new storage is now ready to go to work.

  • Page 11: Raid Console Installation

    The PRO RXqp has a built-in Ethernet Port. In addition to managing the RAID The RAID Console is automatically installed during the driver installation Console at the host computer, this allows the PRO RXqp to be managed via any process. No additional steps are required to install the RA ID Console.

  • Page 12: Raid Console Operations

    PRO RXqp Installation and User’s Manual PRO RXqp Installation and User’s Manual 5. RAID Console Operations 5.1.2. Start Windows PC RAID Console GUI Start the RA ID Console from Start > All Programs > Areca Technology 5.1. Start RAID Console GUI >...

  • Page 13: Built-In Ethernet

    If the PRO RX’s Ethernet port is connected to the network, and you know the IP address of the PRO RXqp, you can use any computer on the network via any web browser to connect to the RAID Console and manage the PRO RXqp.

  • Page 14: Create A Raid Set

    PRO RXqp Installation and User’s Manual PRO RXqp Installation and User’s Manual 5.2.2. Create a RAID Set No need to wait for hours of format, simply select the No Init option in the Volume Initialization Mode field. For Windows XP (32 bit) with larger than 2TB RAID, read next section.

  • Page 15: Create >2Tb Raid Set For Windows Xp (32Bit)

    PRO RXqp Installation and User’s Manual PRO RXqp Installation and User’s Manual 5.2.3. Create >2TB RAID Set for Windows XP (32bit): To view and confirm the Volume setti ngs, select Information > RaidSet Hierarchy. If RAID is larger than 2TB, configure usi ng multiple 2TB Volumes and then use Windows to Span them together.

  • Page 16: Alarm Conditions / Degraded Raid Set

    Replacing a Disk Module A defective Disk Module can be easily replaced. Drive Hot Swapping is not an option with the PRO RXqp without interruption to your workflow. If the RAID is RAID Controller Alarm operating in one of the drive redundant RAID modes (1,3,5,6) we need to identify (Audible, Drive Indicators and the downed disk drive.

  • Page 17: Formatting And Partitioning

    Scheme to 1 Partition, change Name as desired, click on Partition on lower right. 7.1. Apple OS X Formatting The PRO RXqp are shipped pre-configured for Mac OS X, the RAID will appear on the desktop after driver installation and reboot. Should it be necessary to re-format and partition the RAID, use the Apple D isk Utility.

  • Page 18: Windows Xp / Vista Formatting

    PRO RXqp Installation and User’s Manual PRO RXqp Installation and User’s Manual Right click the unallocated segment and select New Simple Volume. Enter the desired Volume Size; assign the desired Drive Letter or Path, check Perform a 7.2. Windows XP / Vista Formatting Quick Format at the Format Partition screen.

  • Page 19: Raid Level Descriptions

    ½ disk Dulce System s warrants your PRO RXqp product for 36 months and if t he product i s regi stered with Dulce withi n 30 days failure capacity. of purchase, we will extend the warranty for another 6 months totaling 42 months. We wa rrant t he Duo for 36 months. The protection.

  • Page 20: Product Registration

    A defective Disk Drive can be easily replaced. Drive Hot Swapping is not an and extend your warranty by another 6 months. option with the PRO RXqp without interruption to your workflow. If the RAID is operating in one of the drive redundant RA ID modes (1, 3, 5, 6) we need to 1 minute = 6 months identify the downed disk drive.
  • Page 21 PRO RXqp Installation and User’s Manual PRO RXqp Installation and User’s Manual After those screws are removed set the Disk Module (Pack) on the table with the handle facing up and remove the 16 screws (8 on each side) from the colored portion of the Disk Module (Pack).
  • Page 22 PRO RXqp Installation and User’s Manual PRO RXqp Installation and User’s Manual Appendix B Configuring LUN’s (Logical Unit Number’s) on the Pro RXqp Re-install these 4 screws last. When moving the D isk Modules (Packs) between systems you might run into the occasional issue that the D isk Modules (Packs) are set to a conflicting LUN.
  • Page 23 Us e a LUN number that is In the Main Menu of the Raid GUI you click on the not in use from any other array in the Pro RXqp. Once a LUN number has been “VolumeSet Functions” to open the menu. Selec t Modify Volume Set.
  • Page 24 PRO RXqp Installation and User’s Manual PRO RXqp Installation and User’s Manual In the Main Menu of the Raid GUI you can go back to “RaidSet Hierarchy” to view the LUN s etting to make s ure there are no further conflic ts.

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