Arxys WSS-NAS User manual

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Data Appliance for ArcGIS User Guide for Windows
Revision 6.0
September 2017
WWW.ARXYS.COM

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COPYRIGHT
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prior written consent from Arxys.
All rights reserved. Copyright © 2016 Arxys.
TRADEMARKS
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respective owners.
DISCLAIMER
Arxys reserves the right to periodically revise this manual without prior notice. Product features
and specifications described are subject to change without notice.

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REVISION HISTORY
Revision
Date
Description of Change
1.0.0
May, 2011
•Initial Release
1.0.1
June, 2011
•Change in administrator password policy
1.1
August, 2011
•Updates, added international warranty
1.2
October, 2011
•Power Specifications
1.3
December, 2011
•Boot up process, No Internet Activation
2.0
October, 2013
•Windows Storage Server 2012
3.0
September, 2014
•3ware to LSI card upgrade
4.0
November, 2015
•Upgraded 36 Bay Chassis
5.0
October, 2016
•IPMI Remote Access
6.0
September, 2017
•Rebranded with Arxys name, formerly Cutting Edge
Networked Storage

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Table of Contents ...................................................................................................................4
Support for the Data Appliance for ArcGIS................................................................................6
ESRI SUPPORT ............................................................................................................................................. 6
ARXYS SUPPORT .......................................................................................................................................... 6
Data Appliance for ArcGIS Use Restrictions...............................................................................6
Data Appliance for ArcGIS Summary ........................................................................................7
ESRI DATA APPLIANCE FOR ARCGIS COMPONENTS ....................................................................................... 7
GETTING STARTED....................................................................................................................................... 7
Installing the Data Appliance for ArcGIS ...................................................................................7
BOX CONTENTS............................................................................................................................................ 7
INSTALLATION PLANNING ............................................................................................................................. 8
UNPACKAGING THE DATA APPLIANCE FOR ARCGIS........................................................................................ 8
RACKMOUNT CHASSIS INSTALLATION ............................................................................................................ 9
1U DATA APPLIANCE FOR ARCGIS RACKMOUNT INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS ........................................... 10
4U DATA APPLIANCE FOR ARCGIS RACKMOUNT INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS ........................................... 12
Data Set installation (4U Only)...............................................................................................16
Powering on the Data Appliance for ArcGIS ............................................................................18
POWERING ON THE 1U DATA APPLIANCE FOR ARCGIS................................................................................ 18
POWERING ON THE 4U DATA APPLIANCE FOR ARCGIS................................................................................ 18
Data Appliance for ArcGIS First Boot ......................................................................................18
CONFIGURING NETWORK SETTINGS............................................................................................................ 22
Verify Data Collection ............................................................................................................24
Activating Windows without Internet Access ...........................................................................26
Data Appliance for ArcGIS Reference .....................................................................................29
1U DATA APPLIANCE FOR ARCGIS ............................................................................................................. 29

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4U DATA APPLIANCE FOR ARCGIS ............................................................................................................. 30
Data Appliance for ArcGIS Maintenance..................................................................................32
Data Appliance for ArcGIS Field Replaceable Units ..................................................................32
HARD DRIVE FRU REPLACEMENT INSTRUCTIONS ........................................................................................ 33
POWER SUPPLY MODULE FRU REPLACEMENT INSTRUCTIONS....................................................................... 34
Configuring IPMI Remote Access ...........................................................................................36
CONFIGURING IPMI SETTINGS IN THE BIOS .............................................................................................. 37
REMOTELY ACCESSING THE SERVER............................................................................................................. 40
Appendix A...........................................................................................................................42
DATA APPLIANCE FOR ARCGIS ENVIROMENTAL INFORMATION .................................................................... 42
Appendix B ...........................................................................................................................43
UNITED STATES WARRANTY DEFINITION AND SUPPORT PLAN ..................................................................... 43
Appendix C...........................................................................................................................45
INTERNATIONAL WARRANTY DEFINITION AND SUPPORT PLAN ..................................................................... 45
Appendix D...........................................................................................................................47
BASIC PROVISIONS OF ALL ARXYS WARRANTY PROGRAMS .......................................................................... 47

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SUPPORT FOR THE DATA APPLIANCE FOR ARCGIS
Support for Data Appliance for ArcGIS will be provided by both Esri and Arxys technical support
teams.
ESRI SUPPORT
For information regarding the configuration and setup of ArcGIS services and usage, visit
support.esri.com/en/contact-tech-support.
For the most current information for all ArcGIS products, visit the ArcGIS Resources website at
resources.arcgis.com/en/home/.
ARXYS SUPPORT
For questions and support regarding the Data Appliance for ArcGIS hardware, please contact
Arxys using the following options:
Phone: [phone]
E-mail: [e-mail]
Web page: http://www.arxys.com/company/support
Hours: Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. (Pacific time)
DATA APPLIANCE FOR ARCGIS USE RESTRICTIONS
The Data Appliance for ArcGIS is a specialized Network Attached Storage device and should not
be administered as just another file server. Arxys manufactures the Data Appliance for ArcGIS for
the exclusive use with Esri ArcGIS for Server. The Data Appliance for ArcGIS is designed to be a
read-only device. Except for specific updates provided by Esri the Data Appliance for ArcGIS
should never be written to or used as an additional storage device. The Data Appliance for
ArcGIS ships with an embedded version of Microsoft® Windows Storage Server 2012 R2. This
license precludes the installation of additional software or adding additional roles to the appliance
to those that have been preloaded at the factory.
•The Data Appliance for ArcGIS can only be used to support ArcGIS for Server
(Standard or Advanced) 10.1-10.3 deployments at version 6.1 or newer.
•The Data Appliance for ArcGIS cannot be used in any other role other than that
of a NAS supporting an ArcGIS for Server environment
•The end user is not authorized to install additional software on the Data
Appliance for ArcGIS. This includes system utilities (anti-virus software, remote
management, etc.) server applications (web server, ftp, directory services) or
backup software. Contact Arxys if any changes to the software must be made in
order to meet facility IT requirements. Arxys will address inquiries on a case by
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The violation of any of the above restrictions will require the user to return the system to the
factory default configuration before troubleshooting and warranty services can be processed.
DATA APPLIANCE FOR ARCGIS SUMMARY
The Esri Data Appliance for ArcGIS is designed to be utilized exclusively with ArcGIS for Server
(Standard or Advanced) for publishing map, elevation, and geocode services locally as well as on
the Internet.
ESRI DATA APPLIANCE FOR ARCGIS COMPONENTS
Esri Data Appliance for ArcGIS:
•Arxys WSS-NAS
•Microsoft Windows Storage Server 2012 R2 Operating System
•Esri Data Collections (as purchased)
GETTING STARTED
In order to deploy the Data Appliance for ArcGIS the following basic steps are required.
Additional details can be found later in this document.
1. Hardware Installation –Install the Data Appliance for ArcGIS into a computer
equipment rack.
2. Network Configuration –Configure the Data Appliance for ArcGIS on your Local
Area Network (LAN). Connect the Data Appliance for ArcGIS to a network that is
accessible to the server running ArcGIS for Server.
INSTALLING THE DATA APPLIANCE FOR ARCGIS
The Data Appliance for ArcGIS ships from the factory fully configured and preloaded with Esri
data. Prior to utilizing the Esri software to setup and use services the Data Appliance for ArcGIS
must be installed. Part of the installation process is the configuration of basic networking and
Windows Storage Server 2012 R2 configuration. The manual assumes that the user is familiar
with the steps required to use and configure Windows networking. If at any point you encounter
difficulties, please contact Arxys technical support by calling 800-257-1666 or via email
[email protected]
The system administrator password is configured by the end user during the first boot
setup procedure.
BOX CONTENTS
The Data Appliance for ArcGIS should include the following items within the shipping box.
•Data Appliance for ArcGIS (1U 4 bay or 4U 36 bay)

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•License Key (Certificate of Authenticity COA)
•Data Appliance for ArcGIS User Guide for Windows (this document)
•Data Appliance for ArcGIS Quick Installation Guide
•Data Appliance for ArcGIS Quick Reference
•Data Appliance for ArcGIS Warranty Documentation
•Two 110V AC power cords
•One front bezel (black) w/ keys.
•One set of adjustable sliding rails w/ mounting kit
If you find that you are missing any of the above items, please contact Arxys directly at
[email protected]
INSTALLATION PLANNING
The proper installation of the Data Appliance for ArcGIS will require the following hardware and
resources:
•Keyboard and mouse (USB only)
•Display monitor capable of 1024x768 resolution minimum with a Standard VGA
connector
•Two 110V AC power ports
•Gigabit Ethernet connectivity
•Network IP address
•Available space in a computer equipment rack 1U or 4U depending on the Data
Appliance for ArcGIS configuration purchased.
UNPACKAGING THE DATA APPLIANCE FOR ARCGIS
The Data Appliance for ArcGIS should be carefully removed from its shipping box. Inspect the
Data Appliance for ArcGIS and make sure that it was not damaged during shipping and transport.
The 1U Data Appliance for ArcGIS weighs 40lbs (with no hard drives loaded) it is still
recommended that two people handle the appliance. The 4U Data Appliance for ArcGIS weighs
approximately 80lbs (with no hard drives loaded). Two people will be required to safely remove
the appliance from the shipping box.
The Data Appliance for ArcGIS box includes removable front bezel for the server. Included in the
box are the adjustable sliding rails to mount your Data Appliance for ArcGIS server into a

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standard computer equipment rack. The mounting kit is located within the smaller box that is
packed on top of the appliance.
RACKMOUNT CHASSIS INSTALLATION
You should install the largest and heaviest items on the bottom of your rackmount rack. Aside
from UPS systems the 4U Data Appliance for ArcGIS will be one of the heavier systems in your
cabinet.
• Ensure that the leveling jacks on the bottom of the rack are fully extended to the floor with the
full weight of the rack resting on them.
• In single rack installation, stabilizers should be attached to the rack. In multiple rack
installations, the racks should be coupled together.
• Always make sure the rack is stable before extending a component from the rack.
• You should extend only one component at a time - extending two or more simultaneously may
cause the rack to become unstable.
• Determine the placement of each component in the rack before you install the rails.
• Use a regulating uninterruptible power supply (UPS) to protect the server from power surges,
voltage spikes and to keep your system operating in case of a power failure.
• Allow any hot plug drives and power supply modules to cool before touching them.
• Always keep the rack's front door and all panels and components on the servers closed when
not servicing to maintain proper cooling.
• Equipment should be mounted into a rack so that the amount of airflow required for safe
operation is not compromised.
• Consideration should be given to the connection of the equipment to the power supply circuitry
and the effect that any possible overloading of circuits might have on overcurrent protection and
power supply wiring. Appropriate consideration of equipment nameplate ratings should be used
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1U DATA APPLIANCE FOR ARCGIS RACKMOUNT INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
This section provides information on installing the Esri Data Appliance for ArcGIS chassis into a
rack cabinet. There are a variety of rack cabinets on the market, which may mean the assembly
procedures will differ slightly. You should also refer to the installation instructions that came with
the rack cabinet you are using.
NOTE: This rail will fit a rack between 26" and 33.5" deep. The inner rails come pre-installed on
the 1U configuration of the Data Appliance for ArcGIS.
RACKMOUNT KIT SCREWS
The accessory box includes all the screws needed to install the chassis in a rack. This section lists
and describes the most common screws used. The chassis may not require all the parts listed.
Item
Qty
Description
1
4
M4 x 4mm (0.157) Flat Head Screw
2
22
M4 x 4mm (0.157) Round Head Screw
3
8
M5 x 12mm (0.472) Flat Head Screw
4
8
Washer for M5 Flat Head Screw
Figure 1
IDENTIFYING THE SECTIONS OF THE RACK RAILS
Figure 2
There are two rack rail assemblies in the rack mounting kit. Each assembly consists of two
sections: an inner fixed chassis rail that secures directly to the server chassis and an outer fixed