Accusys ExaSAN SWF16 User manual

ExaSAN SWF16
User Guide
Includes hardware setup information for:
PCIe 2.0 switch (Model: SWF16)
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 20, 2014
Version: V1.2

Revision Sheet
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Revision Sheet
Release
No.
Date
Revision Description
V1.0
01/10/2013
Initial release on CD.
V1.1
01/20/2014
Add UL warning message on last page
V1.2
08/08/2014
Update Login and password

PREFACE
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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
“SWF16”, 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 SWF16. 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 SWF16”
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
Inside the double boxes is the important information that users should be aware of:
Caution
This indicates the existence of a potential hazard that could result
in personal injury, damage to your equipment or loss of data if
the safety instruction is not observed.

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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
© Copyright 2012 Accusys, Inc.
All Rights Reserved.
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following
two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and
(2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may
cause undesired operation.

TABLE OF CONTENTS
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ExaSAN SWF16 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 SWF16........................................................................................1-3
1.1.3 ExaSAN SAN environment Components and Accessories..............................................1-3
1.1.3.1 ExaSAN PCIe 2.0 SAN switch –SWF16 .........................................................................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 SWF16 ............................................................................................................1-5
1.2Unpacking 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 SWF16 System ...........................................................................................................................1-8
1.3.2 SWF16 Accessories ..................................................................................................................1-8
1.3.3 MDC package .........................................................................................................................1-8
1.4 Your SWF16 at a Glance ....................................................................................... 1-9
1.4.1 ExaSAN SWF16 ..........................................................................................................................1-9
1.4.1.1 SWF16 Front Panel & LED Indicators............................................................................1-9
1.4.1.2 Beeper Codes ...............................................................................................................1-10
1.4.1.3 Mirror device Indicators ..............................................................................................1-11
1.4.1.4 SWF16 Rear Panel .........................................................................................................1-12
1.4.2 ExaSAN QSFP Host Bus Adapter (HBA) and LED Indicators ...........................................1-15
1.5 What Else You Need............................................................................................ 1-16
1.5.1 SAN environment...................................................................................................................1-17
1.5.2 Hardware ................................................................................................................................1-17
2. Preparing to Install ExaSAN SWF16 .............................................................................. 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

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2.5 Security................................................................................................................... 2-2
3. Installing the ExaSAN SWF16......................................................................................... 3-1
3.1 Hardware installation ............................................................................................ 3-1
3.1.1 Installing the HBA Card...........................................................................................................3-1
3.1.2 Connecting SWF16 to the ExaSAN storages.......................................................................3-3
3.1.3 Connecting SWF16 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 .............................................................................................3-7
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 & SANit ..................................................................................... 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 ......................................................................................................4-2
4.1.3 Configuration menu - Overview...........................................................................................4-3
4.2 Creating arrays by SWF16 –“Quick Setup”......................................................... 4-4
4.3 Download Log–“Event Management”................................................................ 4-7
4.4 System Management............................................................................................ 4-9
4.4.1 Configuring the network –“Network” ...............................................................................4-10
4.4.1.1 eth0 –Public port (for management by RJ45) .......................................................4-10
4.4.1.2 eth1 –SAN private port (for heartbeat communication by RJ45)......................4-10
4.4.2 Changing SWF16 time –“Time” ..........................................................................................4-11
4.4.2.1 Static ...............................................................................................................................4-11
4.4.2.2 NTP...................................................................................................................................4-12
4.4.3 Change Password –“Security Control” ............................................................................4-13
4.4.4 Firmware Update...................................................................................................................4-14
4.4.5 Restart / Shutdown................................................................................................................4-16
4.5 Environment status monitoring ........................................................................... 4-18
4.6 SANit FS configuration ......................................................................................... 4-20
4.6.1 Import License ........................................................................................................................4-21
4.6.1.1 Get Official License for more clients.........................................................................4-21
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 (SWF16 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

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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
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 B: Import Trial version license file in SWF16 ................................................... 6-5
Appendix C: Customer Service and Support ................................................................. 6-7

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Table of Figures
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Figure 1: B08S2-PS DAS environment............................................................................. 1-2
Figure 2: SAN environment with SWF16......................................................................... 1-2
Figure 3: SWF16 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: SWF16 packing list ........................................................................................... 1-7
Figure 9: mirror device and SSD..................................................................................... 1-8
Figure 10: SWF16 front view............................................................................................. 1-9
Figure 11: front view of mirror device.......................................................................... 1-11
Figure 12: SWF16 back view ......................................................................................... 1-12
Figure 13: HBA LED indicators....................................................................................... 1-15
Figure 14 eight LEDs at the top edge of the HBA ......................................................... 1-16
Figure 15: ExaSAN SAN environment .......................................................................... 1-17
Figure 16: HBA card’s jumper switch............................................................................. 3-2
Figure 17: Install HBA card.............................................................................................. 3-2
Figure 18: Install HBA card on a PCIe slot..................................................................... 3-3
Figure 19: Connecting PCIe cable to B08S2-PS or A12S2-PS ..................................... 3-3
Figure 20: Connecting the PCIe QSFP cable to the storage port (black color)...... 3-4
Figure 21: Connecting the power cord to the storage (B08S2-PS or A12S2-PS)...... 3-4
Figure 22: Connecting the QSFP cable to a host system ........................................... 3-4
Figure 23: Connecting the PCIe QSFP cable to the client port.................................. 3-5
Figure 24: Connecting the Ethernet cable to eth0 and eth1 ..................................... 3-5
Figure 25: Connecting the power cords to the power supply module .................... 3-5
Figure 26: power on sequence ...................................................................................... 3-6
Figure 27: power off sequence ...................................................................................... 3-7
Figure 28: Windows installer Package .......................................................................... 3-8
Figure 29: GUI welcome page....................................................................................... 3-9
Figure 30: GUI license page........................................................................................... 3-9
Figure 31: GUI destination select page ...................................................................... 3-10
Figure 32: GUI installation type page.......................................................................... 3-10
Figure 33: GUI installation successful page ............................................................... 3-11
Figure 34: to click about This MAC .............................................................................. 3-13
Figure 35: About This MAC............................................................................................ 3-13
Figure 36: more info About this MAC .......................................................................... 3-14
Figure 37: MAC Pro info................................................................................................. 3-14
Figure 38: device manager in Windows platform ..................................................... 3-15
Figure 39: Web GUI “Main screen”................................................................................ 4-1
Figure 40: Click switch web GUI .................................................................................... 4-2
Figure 41: Main page of web GUI.................................................................................. 4-2
Figure 42: Enter user name and password ................................................................... 4-3
Figure 43: Overview menu of ExaSAN switch web GUI .............................................. 4-4
Figure 44: Quick setup menu of ExaSAN switch web GUI.......................................... 4-4
Figure 45: Choosing RAID Level –R5 ............................................................................. 4-5

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Figure 46: Choosing SAN software –SANit ................................................................... 4-5
Figure 47: RAIDSet (found ExaSAN storages) ............................................................... 4-6
Figure 48: RAIDSet (do not find ExaSAN storages) ...................................................... 4-6
Figure 49: Creating arrays .............................................................................................. 4-7
Figure 50: “Download” button........................................................................................ 4-8
Figure 51: download processing bar ............................................................................ 4-8
Figure 52: the LOG hyper-link ........................................................................................ 4-9
Figure 53: download log file “diag.bin” in Google Chrome...................................... 4-9
Figure 54: “eth0” setting................................................................................................ 4-10
Figure 55: “eth1” setting................................................................................................ 4-11
Figure 56: “Time” - Static............................................................................................... 4-11
Figure 57: “Time” - NTP .................................................................................................. 4-12
Figure 58: “Time” – setup NTP server ........................................................................... 4-12
Figure 59: “Time” – processing the configuration of NTP.......................................... 4-13
Figure 60: “Security Control” ........................................................................................ 4-13
Figure 61: old password not match............................................................................. 4-14
Figure 62: new password not the same...................................................................... 4-14
Figure 63: Firmware Update ......................................................................................... 4-14
Figure 64: Selecting F/W file location in Windows platform ..................................... 4-15
Figure 65: Clicking “Apply”.......................................................................................... 4-15
Figure 66: Clicking “Confirm” to update the firmware ............................................. 4-15
Figure 67: Update F/W status window ......................................................................... 4-16
Figure 68: Update F/W successfully............................................................................. 4-16
Figure 69: Restart............................................................................................................ 4-17
Figure 70: Shutdown ...................................................................................................... 4-17
Figure 71: Config Mode ................................................................................................ 4-18
Figure 72: View Mode ................................................................................................... 4-19
Figure 73: Voltage status .............................................................................................. 4-19
Figure 74: FAN speed and status ................................................................................. 4-19
Figure 75: Temperature ................................................................................................. 4-20
Figure 76: Click SANit FS................................................................................................ 4-20
Figure 77: login SANit FS................................................................................................ 4-21
Figure 78: “Get signature” file ...................................................................................... 4-22
Figure 79: Saving “Signature file” ................................................................................ 4-22
Figure 80: Sending the signature file by e-mail......................................................... 4-23

1. Introduction
User Guide
1. Introducing ExaSAN PCIe2.0 switch