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Manuals and User Guides for Spectra nTier500. We have
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Spectra nTier500 manuals available for free PDF download: User Manual, Quick Reference Manual, Installation Manual, Replacement Manual
Spectra nTier500 User Manual (184 pages)
Backup and Archive Appliance
Brand:
Spectra
| Category:
UPS
| Size: 7 MB
Table of Contents
Table of Contents
7
About this Guide
13
Intended Audience
13
Related Information
13
Bluescale User Interface Screens
13
Related Publications
14
Register Your New Ntier500
15
User Feedback
15
Typographical Conventions
16
Chapter 1 - System Overview
17
Overview
18
Features
18
Components
20
Front Panel
20
Rear Panel
21
Integrated Application Server
22
Operator Panel
24
Software
25
Windows Storage Server Operating System
25
Microsoft Distributed File System (DFS)
25
Spectra Bluescale Web Interface
26
Chapter 2 - Installing the Ntier500
27
Installing the Ntier500
28
Prepare for the Installation
28
Unpacking the Ntier500
30
Install the Appliance in a Rack
32
Connect the Power Cords
40
Install the Data Drives
41
Connect the Cables and Power on
43
Install the Front Cover
46
Configuring the IP Addresses
48
Use the Windows Operating System
48
Use the Operator Panel
49
Next Steps
51
Chapter 3 — Using the Bluescale Web Interface
53
Overview of the Bluescale Web Interface
54
Menus
54
Bluescale Status Icons
56
Access the Bluescale Web Interface
56
Logging in
56
Exiting the Bluescale Web Interface
60
Using the Operator Panel
61
Overview of the Operator Panel Screens
62
Operator Panel Status Icons
63
Chapter 4 — Configuring the Ntier500
65
Before You Begin
66
Configuration Overview
66
Accessing the Windows Operating System
67
Connect to the Windows Operating System
67
Log into Windows
69
Log off and Return to Bluescale
70
Installing Antivirus Software
70
Installing Application Software
71
Make the Installation Files Accessible to Windows
71
Install the Software
74
Changing the Windows Login Settings
74
Change the Administrator User Name and Password
74
Change the Hostname
75
Configure Additional Users
75
Configuring Network Connections
75
Configuring Iscsi Connections
77
Configuring Remote Power Management
79
Access the Psetup Utility
79
Set the RMM IP Address
80
Change the RMM Super User Password (Recommended)
81
User Guide
82
Power on the Ntier500
83
Chapter 5 — Operating the Ntier500
83
Monitor the Ntier500
84
Check System Messages
84
Monitor the Status of Components
87
Check the Status of Individual Components
88
View the Status of Applications and Services
90
View Network Configuration Information
92
Restart or Shut down the Ntier500
93
Use Windows to Restart or Shut down
93
Power-Cycle Reset
94
Control the Power Remotely Using RMM
94
Chapter 6 — Configuring Logical Volumes
95
Overview of Logical Volumes, Folders, and Shares
96
Logical Volumes
96
Folders and Shares
97
Creating Folders and Configuring Sharing
97
Create a Folder
97
Change or Remove Folder Sharing
100
Deleting a Logical Volume
104
Creating a New Logical Volume
107
Create a New NAS Volume
107
Create a New RAW (Unformatted) Volume
110
Replication Overview
113
Chapter 7 — Configuring Replication
113
Before You Begin
114
Configure the Ntier500 Server for DFS Replication
115
Configure Bluescale Replication Sets
118
Creating a New Replication Set
118
View or Delete a Replication Set
123
Chapter 8 — Autosupport
125
Before You Begin
126
Configuring Autosupport
126
Enter Contact Information
126
Configure Mail Recipients
128
Set Configuration Options
132
Using Autosupport
133
Create a New Support Ticket
133
Update an Existing Support Ticket
136
Chapter 9 — Maintaining the Ntier500
137
Moving or Shipping the Ntier500
138
Accessing the Technical Support Portal
138
Updating Firmware
140
Check the Current Firmware Version
141
Determine Whether an Update Is Available
141
Download and Install the Updated Firmware
143
Updating Tape Drive Device Drivers
146
Obtain the Updated Device Driver
146
Remove Current Drivers or Devices
148
Install the Updated Device Driver
148
Replacing a Data Drive
150
Estimated Time Required
150
Before You Begin
150
Identify the Malfunctioning Drive
151
Replace the Drive
152
Before Contacting Support
157
Appendix A — Service and Support
157
Opening a Support Ticket
158
Returns
159
Data Storage Specifications
161
Appendix B — Specifications
161
Integrated Application Server
162
Size and Weight
162
Power Requirements
163
Input Power Requirements
163
Power Cords
163
Environmental Specifications
164
Interface Specifications
165
Interface Connectors
165
Network Interface Cables
165
Universal Serial Bus (USB) Support
165
Appendix C - Regulatory and Safety Standards
167
EU Declaration of Conformity
167
FCC Notice
169
Safety Standards and Compliance
169
Waste of Electronic and Electrical Equipment (WEEE) Directive
169
Restriction of Hazardous Substances in Electrical and Electronic
170
Equipment (Rohs)
170
Appendix D - Tuning Gigabit Ethernet Network
171
Enabling Jumbo Frames for 10 Gige Network Interface Cards
171
Change the MTU Setting for the NIC Card
171
Enable Window Scaling
173
Performance
171
Teaming Nics
175
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Spectra nTier500 Quick Reference Manual (18 pages)
Upgrading Memory
Brand:
Spectra
| Category:
Storage
| Size: 2 MB
Table of Contents
Table of Contents
4
I F You Need Assistance
5
Before You Begin
5
Estimated Time Required
5
Materials and Tools
6
Prepare the Work Area
6
Shut down the Ntier500 Appliance
6
Ntier500 Backup and Archive Appliance
6
Ntier500 Deduplication Appliance
7
Disconnect the Cables
8
Remove the Front Cover
8
Remove the Ntier500 from the Rack
9
Remove the Chassis Cover
10
Installing or Replacing the Memory Modules
11
Completing the Procedure
13
Replace the Chassis Cover
13
Reinstall the Ntier500 into the Rack
14
Reconnect the Cables and Power-Up
15
Confirm that the Upgrade was Successful
16
Install the Front Cover
17
Spectra nTier500 Replacement Manual (9 pages)
Archive and Backup Server Power Supply
Brand:
Spectra
| Category:
Server
| Size: 0 MB
Table of Contents
Table of Contents
3
Introduction
4
Estimated Time Required
4
Materials and Tools
4
Replacing the Power Supply
5
Remove the Faulty Power Supply
5
Install the New Power Supply
6
Packaging a Component for Return to Spectra Logic
7
Domestic RMA Returns
8
International Returns
9
If You Need Assistance
9
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Spectra nTier500 Installation Manual (12 pages)
Rack-mount
Brand:
Spectra
| Category:
Network Storage Server
| Size: 1 MB
Spectra nTier500 Quick Reference Manual (2 pages)
Brand:
Spectra
| Category:
Storage
| Size: 0 MB
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