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”
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ExaSAN RAID system.
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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
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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 “SWF16” 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 SWF16 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
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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 SWF16

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1.1.2 What is the ExaSAN Switch SWF16
The ExaSAN SWF16 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 SWF16 is up to 80 Gb/s.
Your ExaSAN SWF16 switch package consists of items 1 and 2 below.
1. ExaSAN SWF16 PCIe 2.0 switch, see Section 1.1.3.1.
2. Ethernet cable, ExaSAN DVD, screws for rack mount, rack mounting brackets power
convertors 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
Items 3 and 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. To setup an ExaSAN SAN environment, users
need an ExaSAN switch, ExaSAN storages, cables and HBAs
1.1.3.1 ExaSAN PCIe 2.0 SAN switch –SWF16
The SWF16 is a rack-mount PCIe 2.0 switch supporting up to 12 clients and 4 PCIe RAID
storages.
Figure 3: SWF16 Front view
The switch includes a chassis, main controller, MDC package and two 8GB SLC SSD
mirrored for Metadata.
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 for the A12S2-PS or B08S2-PS need to be purchased
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Reseller if you need assistance in purchasing these components.
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 which requires PCIe2.0.
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 the SWF16.
Optional QSFP cables (Figure 6) are available in varying lengths in copper or optical
1. 2m QSFP Copper Cable, (black in color)
2. 10m QSFP Optical Cable, (orange in color)
3. 30m QSFP Optical Cable, (orange in color)

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4. 50m QSFP Optical Cable, (orange in color)
5. 100m QSFP Optical Cable (orange in color)
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 SWF16
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. Embedded MDC function
Two 8GB SLC SSD installed and mirrored to store metadata of the SAN
environment
SANit MDC software installed.
4. Management
Web-based GUI, cross-platform executable
Monitor and control enclosure components via Web GUI.
LED indicators for enclosure status
Event log download from Web GUI

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Supports both in-band and out-band management
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 on the front faceplate.
Dimensions: 43.8mm(H) x 447mm(W) x 410mm(L)
Weight : 6.9 Kg(15.21 lb)
6. Supported OS
Windows XP/2003/Vista/2008 and Windows 7(32/64-bit, Miniport and Storport
driver, WHQL certified)
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 storage),
Optical cable lengths: 10M, 30M, 50M, 100M(all optical cables are optional)
1.2 Unpacking the System
Your ExaSAN SWF16 is shipped in special packaging (Figure 8) to provide protection
during transportation, as well as to facilitate simple and safe removal from the carton.
Note that different components may be shipped in separate cartons.

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Figure 8: SWF16 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 SWF16 packaging. If you ordered the complete SWF16 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 SWF16”
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
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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 to report any missing item.
1.3.1 SWF16 System
Your ExaSAN switch carton contains the following items:
1. PCIe 2.0 SAN switch system –SWF16 (x1)
2. Accessories package (x1)
3. MDC package (had been installed in SWF16) (x1)
1.3.2 SWF16 Accessories
The Accessories package includes the following items.
1. Packing list (x1)
2. Screw pack (x3)
3. ExaSAN installation DVD (x1)
4. Power converter UK, EU, AU to US (x6)
5. AC power cord (x2)
6. Ethernet cable (x2)
7. Rack mount bracket set (x1)
1.3.3 MDC package
The MDC package includes one mirror device, two SLC 8GB SSD and SANit MDC
software. MDC package is already installed in the SWF16. The SANit metadata would
be stored in the mirror device in the SSDs.
Figure 9: mirror device and SSD

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1.4 Your SWF16 at a Glance
This section helps you get familiar with the physical appearance of your ExaSAN SWF16
1.4.1 ExaSAN SWF16
1.4.1.1 SWF16 Front Panel & LED Indicators
Figure 10: SWF16 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 that data is
moving through the switch.
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 that some
hardware has failed. Please check the
switch web GUI for more detailed

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information.
No Light indicates the LED failed or
power off
4
Link LED
Blue
Indicates the controller status
Flashing Blue indicates the
controller is booting to obtain a
link
Solid Blue indicates the
controller is ready to 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 (SWF16)
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.