Accusys ExaSAN SW16 User manual

ExaSAN SW16
User Guide
Includes hardware setup information for:
•PCIe 2.0 switch (Model: SW16)
•PCIe 2.0 RAID System (Models:A12S2-PS; B08S2-PS))
•QSFP HBA (Model: ACS-63200NT(Z1M))
•QSFP PCIe Cables
Also includes software setup information for:
•Switch management software: Switch Web GUI
•SAN management software: SANit
Accusys, Inc.,
January 10, 2013
Version: V1.0

Revision Sheet
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Revision Sheet
Release
No.
Date
Revision Description
V1.0
01/10/2013
Initial release on CD.

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PREFACE
Notice
The product features and specifications described in this guide are subject to change
without notice.
The manufacturer shall not be liable for any damage, or the loss of information resulting
from the performance or use of the information contained herein.
About This Guide
Congratulations on your purchase of the ExaSAN (pronounced X-sa-SAN) switch “SW16”,
a revolutionary high bandwidth PCIexpress based SAN switch, specifically developed
for post production environments. It delivers stability, exceptional performance, and
scalable capacity at a very affordable cost.
This guide also contains instructions for installing and using the ExaSAN PCIe switch, RAID
(Redundant Array of Independent Disks) technologies, SANit (SAN management
software) and RAIDGuard X (ExaSAN’s RAID management software).
If you are new to ExaSAN switch, RAID, SANit and RAIDGuard X, this guide will help you
become familiar with these technologies, and assist you in setting up and using ExaSAN
storage with the SW16. If you are already familiar with these technologies, use this guide
as a reference for implementing your ExaSAN SAN solution to achieve maximum
performance and reliability.
For details of hardware installation, setup, configuration and considerations, see
•Chapter 1, “Introducing ExaSAN PCIe2.0 Switch SW16”
•Chapter 2, “Preparing to setup an ExaSAN SAN environment”
•Chapter 3, “Installing ExaSAN SAN environment”
•Chapter 4, “Using Switch Web GUI & SANit”
•Chapter 5, “RAID Overview”
•Chapter 6, “Appendix”
Guide to Conventions
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in personal injury, damage to your equipment or loss of data if
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Note
This indicates useful tips on getting the most from your Accusys
ExaSAN RAID system.
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Document version 1.0
Date Published: January, 2013
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(2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may
cause undesired operation.

TABLE OF CONTENTS
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ExaSAN SW16 User Guide
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Page #
Notice .....................................................................................................................................................ii
About This Guide...................................................................................................................................ii
Guide to Conventions..........................................................................................................................ii
Trademarks...........................................................................................................................................iii
1. Introducing ExaSAN PCIe2.0 switch.............................................................................1-1
1.1 System Overview...................................................................................................1-1
1.1.1 What is the ExaSAN Solution..................................................................................................1-1
1.1.2 What is the ExaSAN Switch SW16..........................................................................................1-3
1.1.3 ExaSAN SAN environment Components and Accessories..............................................1-3
1.1.3.1 ExaSAN PCIe 2.0 SAN switch – SW16...........................................................................1-3
1.1.3.2 ExaSAN PCIe 2.0 Storages.............................................................................................1-3
1.1.3.3 ExaSAN QSFP Host Bus Adapter (ACS-63200NT).......................................................1-4
1.1.3.4 QSFP (Quad Small Form-factor Pluggable) PCIe Copper or Optical Cables....1-4
1.1.3.5 Power Cord & Power convertors.................................................................................1-5
1.1.4 Key Features of SW16..............................................................................................................1-5
1.2 Unpacking the System..........................................................................................1-6
1.2.1 What Is In Your Order..............................................................................................................1-7
1.2.2 Checking the Equipment you’ll need.................................................................................1-7
1.2.3 Unpacking.................................................................................................................................1-7
1.3 What’s in the Box...................................................................................................1-8
1.3.1 SW16 System.............................................................................................................................1-8
1.3.2 SW16 Accessories ....................................................................................................................1-8
1.4 Your SW16 at a Glance.........................................................................................1-9
1.4.1 ExaSAN SW16............................................................................................................................1-9
1.4.1.1 SW16 Front Panel & LED Indicators..............................................................................1-9
1.4.1.2 Beeper Codes...............................................................................................................1-10
1.4.1.3 SW16 Rear Panel...........................................................................................................1-11
1.4.2 ExaSAN QSFP Host Bus Adapter (HBA) and LED Indicators ...........................................1-14
1.5 What Else You Need............................................................................................1-16
2. Preparing to Install ExaSAN SW16 ................................................................................2-1
2.1 Precaution for Handling the System.....................................................................2-1
2.2 Choosing the Location for the System.................................................................2-1
2.3 Electrical Power.....................................................................................................2-1
2.4 Operating Environment.........................................................................................2-2
2.5 Security...................................................................................................................2-2
3. Installing the ExaSAN SW16 ..........................................................................................3-1

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3.1 Hardware installation............................................................................................3-1
3.1.1 Installing the HBA Card...........................................................................................................3-1
3.1.2 Connecting SW16 to the ExaSAN storages ........................................................................3-3
3.1.3 Connecting SW16 to the Host systems................................................................................3-4
3.1.4 Connecting the switch LAN and power cord ...................................................................3-5
3.2 Powering the System On and Off.........................................................................3-6
3.2.1 Powering On.............................................................................................................................3-6
3.2.2 Powering Off.............................................................................................................................3-7
3.3 Installing the Installer Package............................................................................3-7
3.3.1 Before You Start .......................................................................................................................3-7
3.3.2 Installing the installer package.............................................................................................3-8
3.3.2.1 Installing on MAC and Windows..................................................................................3-8
3.3.2.2 Installing on Linux..........................................................................................................3-11
3.3.3 Confirm the ExaSAN RAID system driver on OS ...............................................................3-13
3.3.3.1 Confirming the ExaSAN RAID system driver on Mac .............................................3-13
3.3.3.2 Confirming the ExaSAN RAID system driver in Windows.......................................3-15
3.3.4 Confirm LEDs on HBA ............................................................................................................3-16
4. Using Switch Web GUI...................................................................................................4-1
4.1 ExaSAN switch web GUI........................................................................................4-1
4.1.1 Entering ExaSAN switch web GUI .........................................................................................4-1
4.1.2 User name and Password ......................................................................................................4-1
4.1.3 Configuration menu - Overview...........................................................................................4-2
4.2 Creating arrays by SW16 – “Quick Setup”...........................................................4-3
4.3 Log download – “Event Management”...............................................................4-6
4.4 System Management............................................................................................4-8
4.4.1 Configuring the network – “Network”.................................................................................4-9
4.4.1.1 eth0 – SAN management port (RJ45) ........................................................................4-9
4.4.1.2 eth1 – SAN private port (RJ45).....................................................................................4-9
4.4.2 Changing SW16 time – “Time”............................................................................................4-10
4.4.2.1 Static...............................................................................................................................4-10
4.4.2.2 NTP...................................................................................................................................4-11
4.4.3 Change Password – “Security Control” ............................................................................4-12
4.4.4 Firmware Update...................................................................................................................4-13
4.4.5 Restart / Shutdown................................................................................................................4-15
4.5 Environment status monitoring...........................................................................4-17
4.6 SAN management software configuration - SANit FS.......................................4-19
4.6.1 Import License........................................................................................................................4-20
4.6.1.1 Trial Version of SANit.....................................................................................................4-20
4.6.1.2 Get Official License for more clients.........................................................................4-22
4.6.2 SAN Volume Creation (Quick Wizard)...............................................................................4-25
4.6.3 Delete SAN Volume (Quick Wizard)...................................................................................4-25
4.6.4 Add SAN Client IP on SANit (SW16 Side) ...........................................................................4-27
4.6.5 Add Clients (Client Side)......................................................................................................4-27
4.6.5.1 Supported Operating Systems and Platforms in Client.........................................4-29
4.6.5.2 Windows Clients............................................................................................................4-30
4.6.5.2.1 Install SANit Client on Windows Platform.............................................................4-30
4.6.5.2.2 Configure SANit Client on Windows Platform ....................................................4-33

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4.6.5.3 MAC Client ....................................................................................................................4-36
4.6.5.3.1 Install SANit Client on Mac Platform ....................................................................4-36
4.6.5.3.2 Configure SANit Client on a MAC Platform........................................................4-39
4.6.5.4 Linux Clients...................................................................................................................4-45
4.6.5.4.1 Install and Configure SANit Linux Client Software.............................................4-46
5. RAID Overview ..............................................................................................................5-1
5.1 How RAID Works ....................................................................................................5-1
5.2 Data Storage Methods..........................................................................................5-1
5.2.1 Data Striping.............................................................................................................................5-1
5.2.2 Data Mirroring ..........................................................................................................................5-1
5.2.3 Data Parity................................................................................................................................5-2
5.3 RAID Levels.............................................................................................................5-2
5.3.1 RAID 0: Striping.........................................................................................................................5-2
5.3.2 RAID 1: Mirroring.......................................................................................................................5-2
5.3.3 RAID 5: Independent data disks with distributed parity...................................................5-2
5.3.4 RAID 6: Independent data disks with two Independent parity schemes ....................5-2
5.3.5 RAID 0+1: Striped set with Mirroring......................................................................................5-3
6. Appendices...................................................................................................................6-1
Appendix A: FAQs ............................................................................................................6-2
Appendix C: Customer Service and Support .................................................................6-5

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Table of Figures Page #
Figure 1: B08S2-PS DAS environment.............................................................................1-2
Figure 2: SAN environment with SW16...........................................................................1-2
Figure 3: SW16 Front view................................................................................................1-3
Figure 4: ExaSAN PCIe 2.0 Storages (A12S2-PS & B08S2-PS)......................................1-4
Figure 5: ACS-63200NT (Z1M) HBA card .......................................................................1-4
Figure 6: QSFP optical cable..........................................................................................1-5
Figure 7: Power cord & Power converters ....................................................................1-5
Figure 8: SW16 packing list.............................................................................................1-7
Figure 9: SW16 front view ................................................................................................1-9
Figure 10: SW16 back view...........................................................................................1-11
Figure 11: HBA LED indicators.......................................................................................1-14
Figure 12: ExaSAN SAN environment ..........................................................................1-17
Figure 13: HBA card’s jumper switch.............................................................................3-2
Figure 14: Install HBA card..............................................................................................3-2
Figure 15: Install HBA card on a PCIe slot.....................................................................3-3
Figure 16: Connecting PCIe cable to B08S2-PS or A12S2-PS.....................................3-3
Figure 17: Connecting the PCIe QSFP cable to the storage port (black color)......3-4
Figure 18: Connecting the power cord to the storage (B08S2-PS or A12S2-PS)......3-4
Figure 19: Connecting the QSFP cable to a host system ...........................................3-4
Figure 20: Connecting the PCIe QSFP cable to the client port..................................3-5
Figure 21: Connecting the Ethernet cable to eth0 and eth1 .....................................3-5
Figure 22: Connecting the power cords to the power supply module ....................3-5
Figure 23: power on sequence......................................................................................3-6
Figure 24: power off sequence......................................................................................3-7
Figure 25: Windows installer Package..........................................................................3-8
Figure 26: GUI welcome page.......................................................................................3-9
Figure 27: GUI license page...........................................................................................3-9
Figure 28: GUI destination select page ......................................................................3-10
Figure 29: GUI installation type page..........................................................................3-10
Figure 30: GUI installation successful page ...............................................................3-11
Figure 31: to click about This MAC..............................................................................3-13
Figure 32: About This MAC............................................................................................3-13
Figure 33: more info About this MAC ..........................................................................3-14
Figure 34: MAC Pro info.................................................................................................3-14
Figure 35: device manager in Windows platform.....................................................3-15
Figure 36: login screen of web GUI...............................................................................4-1
Figure 37: Enter user name and password...................................................................4-2
Figure 38: Overview menu of ExaSAN switch web GUI..............................................4-3
Figure 39: Quick setup menu of ExaSAN switch web GUI..........................................4-3
Figure 40: Choosing RAID Level – R5.............................................................................4-4
Figure 41: Choosing SAN software – SANit...................................................................4-4
Figure 42: RAIDSet (find ExaSAN storages)...................................................................4-5
Figure 43: RAIDSet (find ExaSAN storages)...................................................................4-5
Figure 44: Arrays creating ..............................................................................................4-6
Figure 45: To find “Download” button...........................................................................4-7

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Figure 46: processing bar...............................................................................................4-7
Figure 47: the LOG hyper-link........................................................................................4-8
Figure 48: download log file “diag.bin” in Google Chrome......................................4-8
Figure 49: “eth0” setting..................................................................................................4-9
Figure 50: “eth1” setting................................................................................................4-10
Figure 51: “Time” - Static...............................................................................................4-10
Figure 52: “Time” - NTP..................................................................................................4-11
Figure 53: “Time” – setup NTP server ...........................................................................4-11
Figure 54: “Time” – processing the configuration of NTP..........................................4-12
Figure 55: “Security Control”........................................................................................4-12
Figure 56: old password not match.............................................................................4-13
Figure 57: new password not the same......................................................................4-13
Figure 58: Firmware Update .........................................................................................4-13
Figure 59: Selecting F/W file location in Windows platform.....................................4-14
Figure 60: Clicking “Apply”..........................................................................................4-14
Figure 61: Clicking “Confirm” to update the firmware.............................................4-14
Figure 62: Update F/W status window.........................................................................4-15
Figure 63: Update F/W successfully.............................................................................4-15
Figure 64: Restart............................................................................................................4-16
Figure 65: Shutdown ......................................................................................................4-16
Figure 66: Config Mode ................................................................................................4-17
Figure 67: View Mode ...................................................................................................4-18
Figure 68: Voltage status ..............................................................................................4-18
Figure 69: FAN speed and status.................................................................................4-19
Figure 70: Temperature .................................................................................................4-19
Figure 71: login SANit FS................................................................................................4-19

1. Introduction
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1. Introducing ExaSAN PCIe2.0 switch

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1. Introducing ExaSAN PCIe2.0 switch
1.1 System Overview
Your new ExaSAN (pronounced “X-sa-SAN”) PCIe 2.0 switch “SW16” is one of a family of
PCIexpress based storage and switch solutions from Accusys capable of transferring
data at up to 20 Gb/sec per port. The rack-mount form factor SW16 can be used in SAN
(Storage Area Network) storage solutions for the post production and broadcasting
industries that require high bandwidth shared storage.
1.1.1 What is the ExaSAN Solution
Developed by Accusys, Inc., a worldwide leader in RAID (Redundant Array of
Independent Disks) storage systems, ExaSAN is a family of storage and switch products
that take advantage of well known PCIe (PCI Express) technology speeds, standards,
and roadmap. The current ExaSAN products employ PCIe2.0 protocol that provides a 5
Gb/sec per lane transfers. With 4 lane QSFP (Quad SFP) connectors and cables,
ExaSAN can transfer up to 20 Gb/sec using single port QSFP HBA’s. With a dual port
QSFP HBA, data transfers up to 40 Gb/sec are available to the connected workstation.
The ExaSAN total solution, including its complete line of rack mount systems, tower
systems, PCIe switch systems and accessories, puts the benefits of shared, scalable, and
high-performance storage within easy reach of organizations with limited IT resources
and budgets.
Post production work including non-linear editing (NLE) requires high bandwidth storage
to quickly move the volume of data being processed, and ExaSAN storage solutions
meet those demands. The high bandwidth provided by ExaSAN technology allows the
client to complete editing tasks in a much shorter time to save time and money.
ExaSAN storage is a complete solution that includes the PCIe RAID system, cable and
HBA card.
Figure 1 below depicts the ExaSAN B08S2-PS system solution architecture in a DAS
environment.

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Figure 1: B08S2-PS DAS environment
Whether it’s collaborative video editing in a post-production workgroup, or a shared
research project in a university, the ExaSAN solution offers a range of performance
levels and storage capacities that scale to meet the needs of small-to-medium-sized
organizations. Equally important and useful is its integrated design, centralized
administration and monitoring, and a suite of built-in management tools; which
eliminate the need for a staff of experts to install and maintain a SAN for the
workgroups.
Figure 2 below depicts a typical ExaSAN system solution architecture in a SAN
environment.
Figure 2: SAN environment with SW16

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1.1.2 What is the ExaSAN Switch SW16
The ExaSAN SW16 is PCIe 2.0 SAN switch in a 1U rackmount enclosure employing the
latest PCIe2.0 technology with support for 12 PCIe clients and 4 PCIe RAID storages. The
total bandwidth of SW16 is up to 80 Gb/s.
Your ExaSAN SW16 switch package consists of the components listed below.
1. ExaSAN SW16 PCIe 2.0 switch, see Section 1.1.3.1.
2. Ethernet cable, ExaSAN DVD, screws for rack mount, rack mounting brackets and
Power cord.
3. QSFP-PCIe 2.0 Host Bus Adapter, compatible with PCIe 2.0 and 1.1 slots on the host
server, see Section 1.1.3.3
4. QSFP-PCIe 2.0 2M copper cable for connecting the HBA installed in the host to the
RAID. Additional cables are optional, see Section 1.1.3.4
Note that item 1 and 2 are Accusys-supplied equipment as part of the SW16 package.
Item 3, item 4, the host server, ExaSAN RAID systems and HDD need to be purchased
separately. Please contact your System Integrator/Value Added Reseller if you need
assistance in purchasing these components.
1.1.3 ExaSAN SAN environment Components and Accessories
This section provides detailed description of each system component and accessory
included in the ExaSAN SAN environment.
1.1.3.1 ExaSAN PCIe 2.0 SAN switch – SW16
The SW16 is a rack-mount PCIe 2.0 switch supporting up to 12 clients and 4 PCIe RAID
storages.
Figure 3: SW16 Front view
1.1.3.2 ExaSAN PCIe 2.0 Storages
To setup an ExaSAN SAN environment, users need an ExaSAN switch, ExaSAN storages,
cables, HBAs, and SAN software
Note:
The hard drives installed in A12S2-PS or B08S2-PS should be
purchased separately. Please contact your System
Integrator/Value Added Reseller if you need assistance in
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Figure 4: ExaSAN PCIe 2.0 Storages (A12S2-PS & B08S2-PS)
1.1.3.3 ExaSAN QSFP Host Bus Adapter (ACS-63200NT)
The ExaSAN QSFP HBA (Figure 5) requires an available PCIe x4, x8, or x16 slot in your
client system. Note that the PCIe slots on some motherboards are for graphics cards
only. (Check your motherboard documentation or verify with the motherboard vendor
for compatibility. Also note that some PCIe x4 or x8 slots only share or run at PCIe1.1
speed, so please be advised to consult your motherboard documentation to take
advantage of ExaSAN speeds
Figure 5: ACS-63200NT (Z1M) HBA card
1.1.3.4 QSFP (Quad Small Form-factor Pluggable) PCIe Copper or
Optical Cables
A 2m QSFP Copper Cable is included in your ExaSAN storage system package. You can
use it to connect it to one of the four storage ports on SW16.
Optional QSFP cables (Figure 6) are available at varying lengths in copper or optical
1. 2m QSFP Copper Cable, (black in color)
2. 5m QSFP Copper Cable, (black in color)
3. 10m QSFP Optical Cable, (orange in color)
4. 30m QSFP Optical Cable, (orange in color)
5. 50m QSFP Optical Cable, (orange in color)
6. 100m QSFP Optical Cable (orange in color)

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Figure 6: QSFP optical cable
1.1.3.5 Power Cord & Power convertors
Two AC Power Cords (Figure 7) are included in the SWF16 package. We also provide
three types of power convertors – EK, AU, EU, in addition to the US standard power cord.
Figure 7: Power cord & Power converters
1.1.4 Key Features of SW16
1. Host Interface
•PCIe2.0 5Gb/s x4 lanes, for transfers up to 20Gb/s. 12 ports
2. Storage Interface
•PCIe2.0 5GB/s x4 lanes. 4 ports
3. Supports most main-stream SAN management software
•Support cross-platform SAN management software to build up a MDC for PCIe
SAN environment
•Support most main-stream SAN management like SANit, MetaSAN, Xsan, Fibrejet
and etc…
4. Management
•Web-based GUI, cross-platform executable
•Monitor and control via Web GUI of enclosure components
•LED indicators for enclosure status
•Event log download from Web GUI
•Supports both in-band and out-band management

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•Supports RAID management by EFI and BIOS
•Supports firmware upgrade via GUI
•Supports SNMP
•Supports remote management
5. Enclosure
•FAN, Power, Temperature status LED indication in the front faceplate.
•Dimensions: 43.8mm(H) x 447mm(W) x 410mm(L)
•Weight : 6.3 Kg(13.89 lb)
6. Supported OS
•Windows XP/2003/Vista/2008 and Windows 7(32/64-bit, Miniport and Storport
driver, WHQL certified), or above
•Linux: Red Hat, SUSE, Fedora, CentOS, Debian, etc.
•MAC: OS X( 10.5, 10.6, 10.7, 10.8 and later)
7. Operating Conditions
•Humidity: 5% - 85%
•Operating Temperature: 0degC – 40degC
•Certification: RoHS, UL, CE, FCC, C-Tick, BSMI
8. QSFP HBA
•20Gb/s PCIe2.0 x4 HBA
•Short, low profile, form factor card
•Dimension 110 x 68.9 mm
•Standard bracket (low profile available and included)
9. QSFP Cable
•Connector PCI Express 2.0 x4
•Copper cable lengths: 2M (standard; included with ExaSAN storages),
5M (optional)
•Optical cable lengths: 10M, 30M, 50M, 100M(all optical cables are optional)
1.2 Unpacking the System
Your ExaSAN SW16 is shipped in special packaging (Figure 8) to provide protection
during transportation, as well as to facilitate simple and safe removal from the carton(s).
Note that different components may be shipped in separate cartons.

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Figure 8: SW16 packing list
1.2.1 What Is In Your Order
Your ExaSAN System Integrator/Value Added Reseller should have helped you assess,
identify, and order all necessary system components and accessories not included in
the SW16 packaging. If you ordered the complete SW16 system solution, your order
includes everything described in Section 1.3.
There are generic system components and accessories required by the ExaSAN solution
but not included. Please refer to Section 1.5, “What Else You Need” for additional
information.
1.2.2 Checking the Equipment you’ll need
Section 1.1.3 has a hardware list of all the equipment you’ll need to set up the ExaSAN
SAN environment. Check carefully against that list; verify that you have all of the system
components and accessories before commencing hardware installation.
1.2.3 Unpacking
Follow the steps below to open the carton and remove the system from its packaging. .
1. Read Chapter 2, “Preparing to Install ExaSAN SW16”
2. Remove any packing material on the outside of the carton.
3. Cut the tape at the top of the carton. If you use a long cutting instrument, exercise
care to avoid damaging the content inside.
4. Open up the top flaps of the carton to reveal the content inside. Remove the
protective foam on top of the system. Carefully remove each item from inside the
carton.

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1.3 What’s in the Box
Carefully check your carton contents against the included packing list, or the inside
flap of the box, and your original purchase order. You should have the items as
described in the sections below.
Contact your Accusys System Integrator/Value Added Reseller or Accusys Customer
Service (see Appendix C “Customer Service and Technical Support” for more
information) to report any missing item.
1.3.1 SW16 System
Your ExaSAN RAID disk system carton contains the following items:
1. PCIe 2.0 SAN switch system – SW16 (x1)
2. Accessories package (x1)
1.3.2 SW16 Accessories
The Accessories package includes the following items. These items can also be ordered
and shipped separately from Accusys.
1. Packing list (x1)
2. Screw pack (x3)
3. ExaSAN installation DVD (x1)
4. Power converter UK, EU, AU to US (x3)
5. AC power cord (x2)
6. Ethernet cable (x2)
7. Rack mount bracket set (x1)

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1.4 Your SW16 at a Glance
This section helps you get familiar with the physical appearance of your ExaSAN SW16
1.4.1 ExaSAN SW16
1.4.1.1 SW16 Front Panel & LED Indicators
Figure 9: SW16 front view
Item Name Color Description
1 System Power Blue
Flashing Blue
indicates the host is booting.
Solid Blue indicates the subsystem
power supplies are working normally.
No Light indicates the power is off
2 Access Status Blue
Flashing Blue indicates the host is
accessing.
No Light indicates standby or no
power
3 Hardware
Status Blue/Red
Solid Blue indicates the hardware
included fan, power supply are
working normally.
Solid Red indicates some hardware
failed. Please check the switch web
GUI for more detailed information.

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No Light indicates the LED failed or
power off
4 Link LED Blue
Indicates the controller status
•Flashing Blue indicates the
controller is booting for link
•Solid Blue indicates the
controller is ready for link to a
client.
•No light indicates the controller
is inactive.
1.4.1.2 Beeper Codes
Controller Status
Beeper mode
Turn on the switch (SW16)
One short beep
System kernel Panic
Continuous beeping
Fan Failure
Three short beeps (Repeating)
Fan speed is under 5500RPM
Three short beeps (Repeating)
Power Failure
Three short beeps (Repeating)
Temperature Failure
Three short beeps (Repeating)
Note
Three short beeps indicate multiple possible faults, please check the
switch web GUI to isolate the fault condition.