Infortrend EonStor GS Series User manual

This guide provides the procedure of setting up EonStor GS/GSe/GSe
Pro/GSa and GSc family storage. Hardware and software initial setup will
be step-by-step introduced.
Version: 1.00
Updated: February 2020
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Contents
Contents......................................................................................................................................................2
Summary.....................................................................................................................................................4
Audience .....................................................................................................................................................5
0. Prologue...............................................................................................................................................6
1. Enclosure Installation .........................................................................................................................7
1-1. Check in Box.................................................................................................................................8
1-1.1 For Desktop Models (GSe Pro 100/200)....................................................................................8
1-1.2 For 2U24/2U25/2U12/3U16/4U24/4U60 bay form factor models .............................................10
1-1.3 For 4U form factor models.......................................................................................................13
1-2. Rackmount Installation................................................................................................................15
1-2.1 For 1U model ..........................................................................................................................15
1-2.2 For 2U/3U/4U model................................................................................................................20
1-3. Install Drive on Trays...................................................................................................................22
1-3.1 3.5” and 2.5” Drive Tray Model (2U12/2U24/3U16/4U24) ........................................................22
1-3.2 2.5” Drive Tray Model (2U25) ..................................................................................................25
1-3.3 3.5” and 2.5” Drive Tray Desktop Model (GSe pro 100/200) ....................................................27
1-4. JBOD connections (Optional)......................................................................................................29
1-4.1 For GSe Pro 100/200 series....................................................................................................29
1-4.2 For GSe Pro 3000 series.........................................................................................................32
1-4.3 For GS/GSe/GSa/GSc 2U/3U/4U form factor series................................................................36
1-4.4 For GS/GSa/GSc 5000 series .................................................................................................37
1-5. GS Status Checking....................................................................................................................40
2. Network Cabling ................................................................................................................................42
2-1. Network Overview.......................................................................................................................43

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3. Storage Initialization..........................................................................................................................45
4. Connect with Client Site....................................................................................................................55
4-1. Block Level..................................................................................................................................57
4-1.1 Create Pools...............................................................................................................................57
4-1.2 Create Volume ...........................................................................................................................61
4-1.3 Mapping .....................................................................................................................................63
4-2. File Level.....................................................................................................................................66
4-2.1 Create Pools...............................................................................................................................66
4-2.2 Create Volume ...........................................................................................................................70
4-2.3 Add Share Folder(s)...................................................................................................................72
4-2.4 Create User(s) and User group(s) ..............................................................................................74
4-2.5 Set up the Folder Permission......................................................................................................81
4-2.6 Access the Share Folder ............................................................................................................84
Legal Disclaimer and Information ...........................................................................................................92
Trademarks.............................................................................................................................................94
Contact Information..................................................................................................................................95
Website...................................................................................................................................................96
Customer Support...................................................................................................................................97

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Summary
For those who are going to deploying EonStor GS/GSe/GSe Pro/GSa and GSc family storage, this guide can
help you build up the system with step-by-step tutorial. In this guide, we separate into several chapters:
Enclosure installation, Network cabling, Storage initialization and Connect with client site.

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Audience
This guide is intended for the Infortrend partners, customers, and employees who are going to building up
EonStor GS.

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0.Prologue
Use this Help Guide if you have any questions on how to Install EonStor GS/GSe/GSe Pro/GSc and GSa
family storage.
1. Enclosure Installation
Outline of the installation process and a proper boot up of GS.
2. Network Cabling
Introduces the GS network architecture/topology, how to connect management network, and data ports for
data transmission.
Storage Initialization
3. Storage Initialization
Outline of the process of GS initialization with EonOne Setup Wizard.
4. Connect with Client Site
At this step the GS is established, the process for connecting with the client workstations and servers will
be introduced here. The section introduces creating pools, volumes for mapping to a host operating system,
shared folders, and local/ domain users for file sharing, and how to access the GS from Windows and
macOS clients.

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1. Enclosure Installation
In This Section
Outline of the installation process and a proper boot up of GS.
Contents
1.1. Check in Box
Check the components list in the package before your start GS installation.
1.2. Rackmount Installation
Outline of the process of installing the GS into the rack, including slide rail and GS installation.
1.3. Install Drive on Trays
Based on different GS models, outline of the process of how to install a drive on the tray.
1.4. JBOD Connection (Option)
Connecting the GS with expansion enclosure (JBOD) for expansion purpose, if you don’t have the
expansion enclosure to add with GS, you can skip this step.
1.5. GS Status Checking
Power up the system and make sure the storage is working normally, outline the action you should take if
there is any abnormal status for GS.

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1-1. Check in Box
Before installing the storage system, make sure you have received the items listed below in your package
box:
1-1.1 For Desktop Models (GSe Pro 100/200)
Item
Picture
1. Drive trays
2. Accessory box
3. Enclosure chassis
Accessory Box

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Power cord Quick configuration guide
Quick Installation Guide Unpacking list and China RoHS
compliance documentation
EonOne CD Software CD
3.5-inch HDD screws/2.5-inch HDD screws RS-232C serial cable (mini USB to DB9)

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1-1.2 For 2U24/2U25/2U12/3U16/4U24/4U60 bay form factor models
Item
Picture
1. Unpacking list and China RoHS
compliance documentation
2. Rackmount kit
3. Tray EPE
4. Power cord, cable, and accessory
boxes
5. Host board box (optional)
6. Enclosure chassis
Tray EPE Content
Host board box

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2.5”/3.5” HDD tray
Host Board Box Content (Optional)
Host Board (optional)
Power Cord, Cable, and Accessory Boxes
Power cord Power cord clamp set
Quick Installation Guide
RS-232C serial cable (mini USB to DB9)

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EonOne CD 2.5”/3.5” HDD screws
Mounting enclosure screws and nuts

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1-1.3 For 4U form factor models
Item
Picture
1. Unpacking list and China RoHS
compliance documentation
2. Rackmount kit
3. Power cord, cable, and accessory
boxes
4. Enclosure chassis
Power Cord, Cable, and Accessory Boxes
Power Cord Mounting enclosure screws and nuts

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Quick Installation Guide Quick configuration guide
Software CD 2.5”/3.5” HDD screws
Note! For models that are not listed here, please refer to the Unpacking list document and see the
complete components you should find in the box.

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1-2. Rackmount Installation
Note! You can skip this step if your model is GSe Pro 100/200 tower model.
1-2.1 For 1U model
Checking the contents of the slide rail kit
Item
Description
Quantity
01
Left front bracket
1
02
Right front bracket
1
03
Rear bracket
2
04
Bracket support
2
05
M5 x 5 mm. position screw
8
06
M5 x L10 crosshead screw
6
07
M5 x 23 mm. cross recess round head screw
2
08
Cage nut
2

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Assembling the slide rail kit
1. Assemble the slide rail (03) by inserting the rear bracket into the ditch (marked with a blue
oblong) of the left and right front brackets (01 and 02).
2. Determine where the slide rail (03) is going to be installed and adjust the length of the sliding
front bracket (01 and 02) until it meets the front rack post.

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3. Secure the sliding front bracket with one M5 x 55 mm position screw (05) to the front rack
post and two M5 x 55 mm position screws (05) to the rear rack post (top and bottom).
4. To secure the slide rail’s length in place, attach the bracket support (04) to the slide rail and
use three M5 x L10 crosshead screws (06).

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5. Attach one cage nut (08) to the front rack post. The cage nut secures the enclosure in place..
6. Open the covers from the left and right ears of the enclosure, then lift the enclosure and align
it with the slide rails on the rack, keeping the pressure even on both sides. Slowly push the
enclosure to the rack and fasten one 35 mm. M5 crosshead screw (07) on each side of the

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enclosure's chassis ears to secure the enclosure to the rack.

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1-2.2 For 2U/3U/4U model
Checking the contents of the slide rail kit
Assembling the slide rail kit
1. Determine the position where to install the enclosure to the front and rear rack posts, then
insert the cage nuts into the designated holes of the front rack posts.
Note! If the rack does not require M5 cage nuts and has its own screw threads, use the M6
or No. 10-32 screws on the front posts.
2. Loosen the four screws on the slide rail (A), adjust its length (B), then secure the slide rail to
the front and rear rack posts using the M5 9.0mm screws (C). Tighten the four screws on the
slide rail to fix the length.