ATTO Technology SC 5550E User manual

ATTO FastStream
Embedded Storage Controller
Installation and Operation Manual
Fibre Channel to SAS/SATA Models
SC 5550E
SC 8550E
SAS to SAS/SATA Model
SC 8250E

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8/2011 PRMA-0407-000

Contents
1.0 ATTO FastStream Overview ..........................................................................1
Technical features
System memory
Expansion slot
RAID protection features
Audio/video features
1.1 ATTO FastStream Embedded Components .....................................2
Board dimensions
Temperature
Humidity
Altitude
ESD
Real Time Clock
CacheAssure (optional)
Power supply requirements
Device Connectivity
Host Connectivity
Management ports
Audible Alarm
Manual reset switch
LED
1.2 ATTO Celerity FC42-ES Host Adapter ...............................................4
Hardware specifications
Advanced FC capabilities
Host bus specifications
External connectivity
1.3 ATTO Celerity FC84-EN Host Adapter ...............................................6
Technical specifications
Advanced FC capabilities
Host bus specifications
Environmental & physical specifications
External connectivity
1.4 ATTO ExpressSAS H6F0 Host Adapter .............................................8
H6F0 technical specifications
2.0 Install the FastStream ....................................................................................9
Unpacking the packing box; verifying contents
Installing the FastStream
Installing CacheAssure (optional)
Non-Volatile (NV) Memory Card Installation
Power Module Installation
Discovering the IP address
Setting up Internet Explorer
Beginning initial configuration
3.0 Ensure Drive Integrity ....................................................................................15
Before creating RAID Groups
After creating RAID Groups

3.1 Drive Diagnostics ................................................................................17
Preliminary steps
Read-only Drive Test
Drive performance and health
Identifying a drive attached to the FastStream
3.2 DriveAssure .........................................................................................19
Guaranteed Latency
Rebuild Continue on Error
Initialization Media Scrubbing
Media Scan
On-the-Fly Media Error Handling
Data Recovery Mode
Rebuild Recovery Mode
Basic Recovery Mode
Extreme Recovery Mode
4.0 Configure Storage into RAID Groups ..........................................................21
Features you may choose
Auto-Rebuild
Fault Tolerance
Initialization
Selecting an application
Preliminary steps
Digital Video
Audio
General IT or Database
Creating a custom setup
5.0 Modify System Values ...................................................................................26
Changing current user name, password
Creating a read-only user name, password
Changing system variables
6.0 Monitor Storage, Configurations ..................................................................28
Health and Status Monitor page
Drive Health
Drive Health Display
Configuration Display page
SCSI Enclosure Services (SES)
6.1 Remote System Monitoring ................................................................30
Types of errors
Warning messages
Message severity levels
Email notification
6.2 SCSI Enclosure Services (SES) .........................................................32
Setting up SES
Identifying SES elements
Monitoring SES elements
Use the Health and Status Monitor
Use the Manage menu
Audible Alarm

6.3 CacheAssure ..................................................................................................36
Benefits of CacheAssure
CacheAssure Status
7.0 Modify Storage ...............................................................................................37
Preliminary steps
RAID Group processes
Creating RAID Groups
Deleting RAID Groups
Adding drives to a RAID Group
Adding mirrors to a RAID configuration
Changing RAID configuration: RAID migration
Modifying RAID Group mapping
Modifying RAID Group partitions
Rebuilding RAID Groups
Modifying RAID options
Importing RAID Groups
FastStream process: adding or removing Hot Spares
Removing RAID configuration data
RAID CLI page
8.0 Manage ATTO Devices, Configurations .......................................................42
Creating a unique name for your FastStream
Discovering, managing other ATTO devices
Saving or restoring a FastStream configuration file
Field Replacement Unit (FRU)
9.0 Interface Options ...........................................................................................45
Using the ExpressNAV Storage Manager
Using the serial port
Using Telnet
10.0 Firmware Support ........................................................................................47
Update Firmware
Dual Firmware Image Support
Selectable Dual Boot Images
Appendix A Design RAID Groups ......................................................................i
JBOD: Just a Bunch of Disks
DVRAID: Digital Video RAID
RAID Level 0: striping, no redundancy
RAID Level 1: mirroring (duplicate drives)
RAID Level 1 plus additional mirroring
RAID Level 1+0: striping, mirror spans two drives
RAID Level 4: striping, one parity drive
RAID Level 5: striping, parity distributed among drives
RAID Level 6: striping, two parity blocks distributed among drives
Appendix B Multipathing .....................................................................................v
Improved Availability of Storage with improved performance
Load Balancing algorithms provided by ATTO MultiPath Director for OS X and a DSM MPIO
Driver for Windows Server
Setup of the FastStream with Multipathing

Appendix C Tape Pass-Through ........................................................................vi
Appendix D CLI Provides an ASCII-based Interface .........................................vii
CLI error messages
CLI summary
CLI command explanations
Appendix E FibreBridge LEDs ............................................................................xxvii
Appendix F Reference Charts ..............................................................................xxviii
Generated frequencies
Data rate in cables
Connector pinouts
ATX 24-pin power connector pinouts (J1)
RJ-11 connection pinouts (J3)
Internal SAS 4i connector pinouts (J9)
RJ-45 connector pinouts (J2)
Internal SAS 4i connector pinouts (J10)
CacheAssure Power Pack Connector
RS232 Header (2 x 3)
Jumpers pinouts
Momentary push-button header pinouts (P1)
ATX power switch override header (P3)
Appendix G Standards and Compliances ..........................................................xxxii
FCC Standards: Radio and Television Interference
Canadian Standards
European Standards
Declaration of Conformity
Appendix H Warranty ..........................................................................................xxxiii

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1.0 ATTO FastStream Overview
The ATTO FastStream SC 5550E, 8250E and 8550E provide class leading performance and RAID protection in
an embeddable ATX form factor.
With the latest in storage connectivity technology, the
ATTO FastStream provides unprecedented flexibility
while adding RAID protection without compromising
performance.
ATTO FastStream Embeddable Storage Controllers
are high performance RAID storage devices which can
be seamlessly integrated into an ATX enclosure.
ATTO FastStream FC to SAS RAID controllers are
ideally suited for bandwidth intensive applications
such as digital film, video and audio as well as medical
imaging, digital prepress and disk to disk backup.
While RAID improves data accessibility and reliability
during normal operations, you still need a good
backup strategy for long-term protection of your data.
Technical features
• MicroATX form factor: conforms to industry-
standard MicroATX form factor specification for
board size, board mounting locations and
expansion slot placement.
• Intel 81348 processor
• 2 (x4) independent SAS/SATA device
connectors
• Optional external (x4) miniSAS SFF-8088
connector for JBOD expansion
• Internal wide-SAS Small Form Factor (SFF)
8087 connectors
• Dual Firmware image support
• Selectable boot images
• FastStream embeddable RAID controllers
support up to 32 disk drives in an enclosure
• RS-232 management port with a back panel
accessible RJ11 interface
• 10/100/1000 Megabits per second (Mb/sec.)
Ethernet management port with an RJ45
connector and integrated LEDs
• 16 MB Flash
• LED status for link and speed
• Manual reset switch to reboot the Storage
Controller
• Battery-backed event log asynchronous SRAM
• System monitoring hardware
• Real time clock
• SCSI Enclosure Services (SES)
System memory
• One 240-pin DDR2 SDRAM DIMM connector
• Supports 1GB of unbuffered, ECC DDR2-533
SDRAM DIMM
Expansion slot
• One PCIe expansion slot, x8 electrical and
mechanical widths aligned with expansion slot 7
of the standard ATX form factor
• Conforms to the PCIe Base 1.0a and CEM
specifications
• Accepts an ATTO PCIe Host Adapter as the host
port interface
• Host adapter is oriented perpendicular to the
FastStream SC board and can be mounted
parallel with an optional 90
º angle adapter 
SKU: BRAC-PCIE-E00
RAID protection features
• Hardware DVRAID, RAID Level 0, 1, 4, 5, 6,1+0
and JBOD, all user configurable
• N-way mirroring
• Global and Dedicated Hot Spares to ensure
continuous operation if a drive fails. The Hot
Spare automatically comes on-line and rebuild
starts if a disk failure is detected
• Automatic rebuild of RAID groups and
changeable Rebuild Priority keep the system
operational if a drive fails
• Support for large LBAs (64-bit operating
systems), partitions, partial data transfer to
improve performance and minimizes memory
use, and spanning
Audio/video features
• DVRAID provides performance for up to 30
streams of DVCPro HD, Pro Res HQ video or 6
streams of 10-bit uncompressed HD video.
• Support for video on demand
• Support for multiple streams of audio

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1.1 ATTO FastStream Embedded Components
The ATTO FastStream Fibre Channel to SAS/SATA RAID controller line can be seamlessly integrated into an ATX
or custom storage enclosure.
ATTO FastStream SC RAID controllers support next-
generation media and are equipped to handle the
throughputs needed by advanced disk technologies.
For installation instructions, refer to
Install the
FastStream on page 9.
Board dimensions
The FastStream SC embedded storage controllers
feature MicroATX-size printed circuit boards (PCB).
The boards can be used in enclosures that have
adequate clearance for the DIMM socket and
allowance for connecting to internal connectors.
Width: 7.0 in. ± 0.005 in. (17.78 cm ±0.01 cm)
Length: 9.6 in. ± 0.005 in. (24.38 cm ±0.01 cm)
Height: 1.3 in. ± 0.005 in. (3.3 cm ±0.01 cm)
Temperature
Non-operating: -40 ºC to +70 ºC (-40 to 158 ºF)
Operating: +5 ºC to +40 ºC (41-113 ºF)
Humidity
Non-operating: 5% to 95% non-condensing
Operating: 10% to 90% non-condensing
Altitude
Non-operating: 50,000 feet (15,240 meters)
Operating: 10,000 feet (3048 meters)
ESD
Contact discharge: Up to ±8kV no errors
Air discharge: Up to ±15kV no errors
Real Time Clock
The Real Time Clock uses an M41T0 from ST
Microelectronics. The contents are maintained
regardless of power cycles. A rechargeable 3V Lithium
ion battery provides up to 90 days of backup power.
The charger is integrated on the circuit board. The
Lithium ion battery may explode if mistreated.
WARNING
WARNING
To prevent shorting, premature failure or
damage to the battery, do not place the
board on a conductive surface such as
metal, black conductive foam or the
outside surface of a metallized ESD
protective pouch with your local
environmental regulations.
CacheAssure (optional)
CacheAssure™ provides confidence that your cached
data will remain intact in the event of an unexpected
power loss, while offering an environmentally friendly,
maintenance-free solution.
Power supply requirements
A stable power source is necessary for proper and
reliable operation. The FastStream requires an ATX
power supply with a 24-pin ATX connector. See
ATX
24-pin power connector pinouts (J1) on page xxviii of
Appendix F.
Device Connectivity
The 2 (x4) SAS/SATA
connectors use internal
wide-SAS Small Form
Factor (SFF) 8484
connectors to connect to
either SAS or SATA
devices.
Host Connectivity
8550: four independent Fibre Channel ports connect
to Fibre Channel hosts or fabric.
8250: four independent (x4) 6-Gigabit SAS
connectors to connect to SAS Hosts.
5550: two independent Fibre Channel ports connect
to Fibre Channel hosts or fabric.
Make sure all cables are anchored securely at both
ends with the proper connectors.

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Management ports
Management is provided using either the 10/100/1000
Megabits per second (Mb/sec.) base T Ethernet port
accessible from the RJ-45 connector or the RS-232
management port with a back panel accessible RJ-11
interface.
Exhibit 1.1-1 Management ports
Audible Alarm
The onboard Audible Alarm sounds when an error
condition is encountered on the FastStream.
Logging a critical or fatal level event will cause the
Audible Alarm to sound. See
Audible Alarm on page
35.
Manual reset switch
A manual reset switch reboots the storage controller.
To reset the FastStream, depress the reset button for
no more than three seconds.
To restore factory defaults, press the reset button for
more than four seconds until the green Ready LED
blinks. See
Exhibit 1.1-1 , Reset switch.
Soft reset jumper
A connector on the Embedded board which provides
the capability for a soft power switch on an enclosure.
See
Momentary push-button header pinouts (P1) on
page xxxi of Appendix F.
LED
A bicolor LED on the connector side shows unit status:
when green, the unit is in the Ready condition and is
fully operational; if it is lit yellow, a fault has been
detected and you should begin troubleshooting
procedures. See
FibreBridge LEDs in Appendix F on
page xxxvi.
Exhibit 1.1-2 FastStream SC main board layout.

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1.2 ATTO Celerity FC42-ES Host Adapter
The ATTO FastStream SC 5550E uses the Celerity FC-42ES PCI Express Interconnect and 4-Gigabit Fibre
Channel to provide performance of up to 700 MB/sec.
The Celerity FC-42ES is a dual-channel host adapter
that supports high-definition video, rich content
databases and other high bandwidth environments.
The FC-42ES uses PCI Express, a serial, high-speed
connection that supports aggregate throughput up to 4
GB/sec. (x8 PCIe) full-duplex.
Hardware specifications
• 2 independent Fibre Channel ports
• 4-Gigabit data transfer rates per channel
• Supports all FC topologies: direct fabric,
arbitrated loop and point-to-point
• ANSI Fibre Channel: FC-PH, FC-AL, FC-AL2,
FC-FCP, FC-PLDA, FC-FLA
• Flash ROM for easy field upgrades
• FC Class 3 support
• Local management and diagnostics
• Buffer credits: 8 @ 512 Bytes; 8 @ 2 Kilobytes
Advanced FC capabilities
• Supports SNIA HBA API
• On-demand automatic negotiation among 4-Gb,
2-Gb and 1-Gb Fibre Channel
• Supports Windows FDMI and WMI
• Supports exclusive ATTO Advanced Data
Streaming (ADS) Technology
Host bus specifications
• x4 mechanical and x4 electrical PCI Express
interconnect (RoHS compliant)
• Conforms to PCI Express Base Spec 1.0a
• Conforms to PCI Express CEM Spec 1.0a
• PCI Express to PCI/PCI-X Bridge spec 1.0
External connectivity
• Easy-to-install full height connection plate
• External LEDs for on-line and speed status for
each channel
• 2 pluggable optical LC SFP transceivers
included
Exhibit 1.2-1 Celerity FC-42ES Adapter bracket detail.

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Exhibit 1.2-2 Celerity FC-42ES board layout.
Exhibit 1.2-3 Celerity FC-42ES.

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1.3 ATTO Celerity FC84-EN Host Adapter
The ATTO FastStream SC 8550E uses the Celerity FC-84EN PCI Express Interconnect and 8-Gigabit Fibre
Channel to provide performance of up to 1500 MB/sec.
The ATTO Celerity FC-84EN leverages two next-
generation storage technologies: PCIe 2.0
interconnect and 8-Gigabit Fibre Channel.
The Celerity FC-84EN supports the most demanding
application requirements, including high-definition
video, rich content databases and other high-
bandwidth environments.
ATTO Celerity host adapters are an integrated family
of advanced storage connectivity solutions that are
designed to provide reliable connectivity, intelligence
and scalability.
Technical specifications
• 4 independent Fibre Channel ports
• 8-Gigabit data transfer rates
• 1600 MB/sec. maximum full-duplex throughput
per channel
• Supports all FC topologies: direct fabric,
arbitrated loop and point-to-point
• ANSI Fibre Channel: FC-FS, FC-AL, FCP, FC-
AL2, FC-PLDA, FC-FLA
• Flash ROM for easy field upgrades
• FC Class 3 support
• Local management and diagnostics
• Buffer credits: 41
• ATTO Advanced Data Streaming (ADS™)
Technology
Advanced FC capabilities
• Supports SNIA HBA API
• Backward compatible with 4-Gb and 2-Gb Fibre
Channel
• Supports Windows® FDMI and WMI
Host bus specifications
• x8 mechanical and x8 electrical PCI Express
interconnect
• Conforms to PCI Express Base Spec 2.0
• Conforms to PCI Express CEM Spec 2.0
• PCI Hot Plug spec 1.0
Environmental & physical specifications
• Length: 6.6 inches
• Height: 3.987 inches
• Operating temperature: 0-40 ºC (32-113 ºF)
• Storage temperature: -40 to 70 ºC (-40 to 158 ºF)
• Relative humidity: 10 to 90% non-condensing
• 7.8 W (typical)
• 100 lf/m (minimum) airflow recommended
• RoHS compliant
External connectivity
• Easy to install full height connection bracket
• External LEDs for on-line and speed status for
each channel
• Four pluggable 8-Gb optical LC SFP+ modules
included
Exhibit 1.3-1 Celerity FC-84EN.

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Exhibit 1.3-2 Celerity FC-84EN Adapter bracket detail.
Exhibit 1.3-3 Celerity FC-84En board layout.

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1.4 ATTO ExpressSAS H6F0 Host Adapter
The ATTO FastStream SC 8250E uses the ExpressSAS H6F0 PCI Express Interconnect and 6-Gigabit SAS to
provide performance of up to 1000 MB/sec.
ATTO ExpressSAS Host Adapters are engineered for
the most stringent IT server and digital media
workgroup environments and are compatible with
multiple operating systems, applications, and drives.
Providing SAS/SATA II connectivity to up to 256 end
devices, the ATTO SAS Host Adapter is ideal for both
IT and digital video environments that require a high
level of performance.
H6F0 technical specifications
• 16 external ports
• Up to 6-Gb/sec per port performance
• Form factor conforms to PCI low-profile
specification
• Length: 8.638”
• Height: 2.918”
• Operating temperature: 0-40 °C (32 °F-104 °F)
• Operating humidity: 5 - 95% non-condensing
• Storage temperature: -40-70 °C (-40 °F-157 °F)
• Storage humidity: 5 - 95% non-condensing
• Power: 22W
• Airflow: 150 lf/m minimum

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2.0 Install the FastStream
If you have not already completed the instructions on the Quick Start page packed with your
FastStream, use the following instructions to install the FastStream.
Unpacking the packing box; verifying contents
• The FastStream. Note the serial number of your
FastStream unit: ________________________
• DDR2-533 ECC DIMM
• Celerity FC-42ES Host Adapter (5550E)Celerity
FC-84EN Host Adapter (8550E) or ExpressSAS
H6F0 (8250E) Host Adapter.
• Cat 5 Ethernet cable, RJ-45, 6 feet
• RS-232 cable, RJ-11 to DB9, 6 feet
• CD including an Installation and Operation
Manual, firmware, drivers
CacheAssure contents (optional):
• 0244-FINL-000 Non-Volatile (NV) Memory Card
• SPAK-0000-BLK Power Modules
• MISC-0143-R00 Industrial strength adhesive
• HDWS-0205-R45 Standoff mounting screws
CAUTIONCAUTION
FastStream SC RAID controllers and ATTO
host adapters contain components that are
sensitive to electrostatic discharge (ESD).
ESD can cause damage to these
components. Please follow standard
methods to avoid ESD.
Installing the FastStream
See Exhibit 2.2-1 on page 12 for details on the
FastStream mounting holes and components.
1 Ensure you have the following customer-
supplied items available:
• A back panel I/O plate compliant with ATX
specification version 2.1 or greater
• Internal SAS cable
• ATX-compatible storage enclosure
• SAS or SATA drives
2 Ensure the power to the enclosure is off.
3 Install the back panel I/O plate into your
enclosure. (See Exhibit 2.2-2 on page 13 for a
representation of a typical backplate.)
Note
ATTO Technology does not supply the
backplate because of the variety of enclosures
available. Contact your enclosure
representative for assistance.
4 Install CacheAssure NV Memory Card (see
Installing CacheAssure (optional) on page 11) if
the option was purchased with the FastStream.
5 Install your FastStream into the enclosure.
Note
The FastStream must be supported at all six
mounting points to prevent excessive flexing.
Flex damage caused by excessive force on an
improperly mounted circuit board is not
covered by the product warranty.
Exhibit 2.2-
1 on page 12 displays the FastStream
mounting holes.
6 Connect the 24-pin ATX power connector from
the enclosure to the FastStream.
7 Install the DIMM module (see Exhibit 2.2-3 on
page 13).
CAUTIONCAUTION
Use extreme care when installing or
removing the DIMM module to prevent
possible damage.
a. Insert the DIMM module vertically into its
slot on the board, observing the position of
the notch along the bottom of the module to
prevent inserting the DIMM module
incorrectly.
b. Gently press down on the DIMM module
until it snaps into place in the slot.
8 Install the Host Adapter. See Exhibit 1.2-1 on
page 4 and Exhibit 1.3-1 on page 6 for details.
a. Remove the Host Adapter from its anti-
static bag.
b. Remove the blank plate from slot 7 of your
enclosure.

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c. Position the host adapter directly above the
PCIe slot and push the card straight down.
For easier installation, place one end of the
host adapter into the slot first, then gently
push on each end until the unit is seated.
d. To ensure the card is seated completely,
give it an extra uniform push on each end
simultaneously.
e. Install the panel screw to secure the card.
9 Attach FastStream internal SAS I/O cables.
The internal SAS physical interface consists of
the 32-pin SFF-8087 connectors. The internal
cable can be unshielded and should terminate
from the SFF-8087 connector in the enclosure.
a. Plug in the corresponding end of the
internal SAS cable to the FastStream SC
internal SAS connector (port A and/or port
B).
b. Plug in the opposite end of the internal SAS
connector to the corresponding connector
of the enclosure backplane or SAS/SATA
peripheral.
10 Attach a management interface cable.
You may manage the FastStream using either
an RJ-45 Ethernet cable or an RJ-11 serial
cable.The preferred management tool is the
ExpressNAV graphical user interface accessed
through the Ethernet cable.
RJ-45 Ethernet cable: A board-mounted RJ-45
connector at the back I/O panel connects with a
10/100/1000 baseT category 5 or 6 Ethernet
cable. If using an Ethernet network at 1000
baseT, use a category 6 cable to make the
connection. The FastStream ships with Cat 5
cable.
a. Align the tab on the Ethernet cable with the
tab on the Ethernet port of the FastStream.
b. Insert the cable until it positively mates and
locks into place.
RJ-11 serial cable: A board-mounted RJ-11
cable at the back I/O panel makes connection
with an RS-232 serial port for appliance
management.
a. Align the tab on the provided serial cable
with the tab on the RJ-11 serial port of the
FastStream
b. Insert the cable until it positively mates and
locks into place.
c. Insert the other end of the serial cable into
the DB9 port of the PC being used for
appliance control.
11 Install drives into your enclosure according to
the enclosure and drive manufacturers’
instructions.
12 Put the cover back on the enclosure.
13 Power up the unit.

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Installing CacheAssure (optional)
If you have opted for a FastStream without the
CacheAssure option, please advance to
Exhibit 2.2-1
on page 12 and continue on.
WARNING
ATTO CacheAssure modules contain
components that are sensitive to
electrostatic discharge (ESD). ESD can
cause damage to the FastStream RAID
Controller. Please follow standard methods
to avoid ESD.
Exhibit 2-1 FastStream (8550E) with CacheAssure
Non-Volatile (NV) Memory Card
Installation
Note
Embedded FastStreams not ordered with the
CacheAssure module are not configured for
CacheAssure installation. CacheAssure is not
a field upgradeable item. Please contact ATTO
for assistance.
1 CacheAssure should be installed while your
storage enclosure is being assembled.
2 Remove the NV Memory Card from its
electrostatic safe packaging.
3 With the FastStream on a ESD safe surface
plug the NV memory card onto the mounting
location (see Exhibit 2.2-1 on page 12).
4 Make sure the NV Memory Card is firmly
seated by gently pushing the card down onto
the FastStream (see Exhibit 2.1-1 on page 11).
CAUTIONCAUTION
Make sure the NV memory card is evenly
aligned on both sides. If the card is placed
incorrectly, damage to the memory card or
FastStream may occur and it may void the
product warranty.
5 Turn the FastStream over so that you can see
the back of the printed circuit board. Use the
two supplied screws to finish securing the NV
memory card onto your RAID Controller.
6 Use an ESD-safe crosshead screwdriver to
secure the screws.
Exhibit 2.1-1 NV Memory Card Placement
Power Module Installation
1 Remove the Power Modules from their
electrostatic safe packaging.
2 Select an area for placement of the Power
Modules inside of the enclosure. Make sure
they can be mounted securely and that the
Power Modules’ power cord can reach the NV
Memory Card’s power jack.
3 Use the heavy-duty, industrial adhesive, shown
in Exhibit 2-2 to mount the modules. Remove
one side of the paper backing and apply it to the
Power Modules.
Exhibit 2-2 Applying mount adhesive
4 Remove and expose the other side of the
adhesive.
5 Mount the Power Modules into the enclosure.

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6 Plug each of the Power Modules’ power cord
into the Non-Volatile Module (on the RAID
controller). The plugs are keyed so that they
can only be plugged in one way. Make sure that
both plugs are fully inserted.
7 Finish assembling your storage controller.
WARNING
Be careful handling the Power Modules after
they have been installed and powered. They may
contain an active power charge. If the board is
mishandled while they are attached it may
become shorted and/or damaged.
Exhibit 2.2-1 FastStream SC RAID controller components, dimensions and mounting holes. For pinout
information, refer to Reference Charts on page xxviii of the Appendix.

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Exhibit 2.2-2 Back panel I/O plate.
Exhibit 2.2-3 Insert the DIMM module vertically into its slot on the board.
Discovering the IP address
Note
The FastStream is initially configured with
DHCP enabled. It is best if you have access to
a DHCP server.
1 Work from the computer attached to the
FastStream Ethernet port. From the CD
supplied with your FastStream, run the
QuickNav Utility QuickNAV-windows.exe for
Windows or QuickNAV-Mac for Mac OS X.
2 Locate the FastStream with the serial number
recorded earlier.
3 Highlight the serial number.

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4 Click Next.
If a DHCP server is available on your network,
an address is assigned automatically by the
server. Note the assigned address:
_____________________________________
If you do not have a DHCP server, get an IP
address and subnet mask from your network
administrator, type it into the area provided, and
click on Next.
5 Click on Launch Browser.
Your browser points to the ATTO ExpressNAV
splash screen. If you use Internet Explorer as a
browser, continue on to the optional Setting up
Internet Explorer below. If not, continue on to
Beginning initial configuration .
Setting up Internet Explorer
1 Open your browser.
2SelectInternet Options.
3 In the Internet Options screen, select the
Security tab.
4 Click on the Trusted Sites icon.
5 Click on the Sites button.
6 In the text box Add this Web site to the zone,
add the IP address of the controller. You may
use wild cards.
7 Click on Add.
8 Uncheck the Require server verification
check box.
9 Click OK.
10 At the bottom of the Internet Options box, click
on OK and close the box.
Beginning initial configuration
1 The ExpressNAV interface welcome screen
appears. Click on Enter Here.
2 Type in the user name and password.
Note
The default values are user name root and
password
Password . The user name is case
insensitive and the password is case sensitive.
It is best practice to change the default user
name and password. Refer to
Changing
current user name, password on page 26.
3TheInitial Setup page appears. Continue to
Ensure Drive Integrity on page 15.