Moxa Technologies RNAS-1200 User manual

RNAS-1200 Series User’s Manual
Second Edition, April 2013
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RNAS-1200 Series User’s Manual
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Table of Contents
1. Introduction...................................................................................................................................... 1-1
Overview...........................................................................................................................................1-2
Package Checklist...............................................................................................................................1-2
Product Features ................................................................................................................................1-2
Hardware Specifications ......................................................................................................................1-3
Software Specifications .......................................................................................................................1-4
2. Hardware Introduction ..................................................................................................................... 2-1
Hardware Layout ................................................................................................................................2-2
Front View..................................................................................................................................2-2
Rear View...................................................................................................................................2-2
Dimensions........................................................................................................................................2-3
LED Indicators....................................................................................................................................2-4
Real Time Clock..................................................................................................................................2-4
3. Hardware Connection Description..................................................................................................... 3-1
Installing the RNAS-1200 ....................................................................................................................3-2
Connecting the Power .........................................................................................................................3-2
Connecting to the Network...................................................................................................................3-2
Installing the Storage Drive .................................................................................................................3-3
Mounting the RNAS-1200 into a Rack....................................................................................................3-4
RNAS-1200 Administration...................................................................................................................3-5
4. Wizard Configuration Scenarios ........................................................................................................ 4-1
Creating a Shared Network Folder ........................................................................................................4-2
Enabling Data XPro .............................................................................................................................4-5
5. Modify System Settings..................................................................................................................... 5-1
System Information ............................................................................................................................5-2
General Settings .........................................................................................................................5-3
Time..........................................................................................................................................5-4
Firmware Upgrade.......................................................................................................................5-4
Subsystem Events.......................................................................................................................5-6
Password ...................................................................................................................................5-7
6. Modify Network Settings................................................................................................................... 6-1
Network Settings................................................................................................................................6-2
Ethernet.....................................................................................................................................6-2
SNMP.........................................................................................................................................6-5
FTP/SSH ..................................................................................................................................6-15
7. Managing Drives and Storage............................................................................................................ 7-1
Checking Drive Status, Capacity, and Health..........................................................................................7-2
S.M.A.R.T Information .................................................................................................................7-3
Formatting Disks and Arrays.........................................................................................................7-3
Scanning Disks and Arrays ...........................................................................................................7-4
Viewing Disk Volumes..................................................................................................................7-4
Creating a Disk Volume................................................................................................................7-4
Enabling Disk Encryption..............................................................................................................7-6
8. SAMBA: Managing Users and Directories........................................................................................... 8-1
SAMBA..............................................................................................................................................8-2
Adding Users ..............................................................................................................................8-2
User Accounts Management..........................................................................................................8-4
Deleting Users ............................................................................................................................8-5
Creating Directories.....................................................................................................................8-5
Editing and Deleting Directories ....................................................................................................8-6
9. Vibration and Temperature Protections ............................................................................................ 9-1
Configuring Data XPro™ ......................................................................................................................9-2
Vibration Protection.....................................................................................................................9-2
High Temperature Protection ........................................................................................................9-3
10. Enabling Fast Synchronizations for RAID 1 ..................................................................................... 10-1
Enabling Fast Synchronizations...........................................................................................................10-2
11. Enabling IHS™................................................................................................................................. 11-1
Setting Up IHS .................................................................................................................................11-3
12. Setting Up Network Shares ............................................................................................................. 12-1
Building a Network Share on Windows Systems....................................................................................12-2
Method 1: Manual Login.............................................................................................................12-2
Method 2: Building a Permanently Mapped Share..........................................................................12-3
Deleting a Permanently Mapped Share.........................................................................................12-4

Building a Network Share on Linux Systems.........................................................................................12-5
Connecting to the RNAS-1200 SAMBA Server................................................................................12-5
Deleting a Mapped Folder on Ubuntu Linux...................................................................................12-6

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1. Introduction
Thank you for choosing Moxa’s RNAS-1200 Network Attached Storage (NAS) system. The RNAS-1200 Series is
designed to provide high performance, high reliability and high capacity storage for video surveillance or other
industrial applications.
This manual details the hardware, installation, and software configuration, so that users can easily start using
RNAS-1200 devices.
The following topics are covered in this chapter:

Overview

Package Checklist

Product Features

Hardware Specifications

Software Specifications

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Overview
Moxa's RNAS-1200 Series are network-attached storage (NAS) units designed to provide high performance,
high reliability, and high capacity data storage in harsh industrial environments.
The RNAS-1200 Series is built with a fanless, thermally efficient, dust- and water-protected IP 54-rated chassis.
This sealed enclosure eliminates internal fans as a point of critical system failure, protecting the internals from
dust and splashed water. These devices are further compliant with the essential sections of EN 50155 covering
operating temperature, power input voltage, power surges, ESD, and vibration, ensuring RNAS-1200 devices
will operate reliably under the temperature and vibration extremes common to rolling stock.
The RNAS-1200 Series also comes with Moxa's Intelligent Heating Solution™ (IHS) and Data XPro™
technologies. IHS automatically heats the system to ensure reliable operation even in extremely low
temperatures, while the Data XPro™ utility provides intelligent data and drive protections against extremes of
heat and vibration. In addition, the series’ remarkably fast array synchronizations at last make the full data and
hardware redundancies of RAID 1 a feasible alternative for industrial applications, while the two Gigabit PoE+
network interfaces provide not only network redundancy, but also a highly efficient, fully redundant power
supply over the same set of wires, as well.
The RNAS-1200 Series combines simple configuration and multiple data and hardware redundancies in a
compact, durable, fanless chassis ideal for industrial environments where temperature and vibration are a
concern. Whether for video surveillance of rolling stock or remote site storage of other logged data, the
RNAS-1200 Series of rugged NAS is your best choice for industrial-strength data storage.
Package Checklist
The RNAS-1200 Series includes the following models:
RNAS-1201-T: Network-attached storage with 2 M12 Gigabit PoE+ LAN ports, -40 to 70°C temperature
tolerance (operating)
RNAS-1211-T: Network-attached storage with 2 M12 Gigabit PoE+ LAN ports, -40 to 70°C temperature
tolerance (operating), and 2 pre-installed 100 GB hard disks
Note: Conformal coating is available on request.
Each model is shipped with the following items:
RNAS-1200 storage appliance
Wall mounting kit
Documentation and software CD
Quick installation guide (printed)
Warranty card
NOTE
Please notify your sales representative if any of the above items are missing or damaged.
Product Features
Onboard Marvell 1.0 GHz processor
Built-in 512 MB DDRII memory
2 Gigabit Ethernet ports for network redundancy
2 pre-installed 100 GB disks (RNAS-1211-T model only)
Compliant with EN 50121-4 and essential sections of EN 50155

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IEC 61373 certified for shock and vibration resistance
JBOD, BIG, RAID 0, and RAID 1 disk architectures
Intelligent Heating Solution™(IHS) technology for reliable operation
Data XPro™utility for protection of data against extreme heat and vibration
Fast RAID 1 synchronizations
Hardware Specifications
Computer
CPU:
Onboard Marvell 1.0 GHz 88F6281
DRAM:
512 MB DDRII
Flash Memory:
Onboard 2 GB USB DOM for OS storage
Storage
RNAS
-1201-T: 2.5-inch HDD bay x 2, reserved for storage expansion
RNAS
-1211-T: 100 GB HDD x 2 pre-installed
Ethernet Interface
LAN:
2 auto-sensing 10/100/1000 Mbps ports (M12)
IHS Control
IHS Function Control:
Temperature reading, power output control
LEDs
System:
RAID, Ready, HDD1, HDD2
LAN:
100M/Link x 2, 1000M/Link x 2
Physical Characteristics
Housing:
Aluminum
Weight:
1.98 kg (RNAS-1201-T)/2 kg (RNAS-1211-T)
Dimensions:
252 x 130 x 57 mm (9.92 x 5.12 x 2.24 in)
Mounting:
Wall
IP Rating:
IP 54
Environmental Limits
Operating
Temperature: -40 to 70°C (-40 to 158°F)
Storage Temperature:
-40 to 85°C (-40 to 176°F)
Ambient Relative Humidity:
5 to 95% (non-condensing)
Anti
-vibration: EN 50155 standard
Anti
-shock: EN 50155 standard
Conformal Coating:
Available on request
Power Requirements
Input:
PoE+ (IEEE 802.3at)
Power Consumption:
25.5 W
Standards and Certifications
Safety:
UL 60950-1
EMC:
EN 55022 Class A, EN 61000-3-2, EN 61000-3-3, EN 55024
Rail Traffic:
EN 50155, EN 50121-3-2, EN 50121-4, IEC 61373
Green
Product: RoHS, CRoHS, WEEE
EMI:
FCC Part 15 Subpart B Class A, CISPR 22:2008
Warranty
Warranty Period:
5 years (storage drive not included)
Details:
See www.moxa.com/warranty
Note: These hardware specifications describe the
network-attached storage
unit itself, but not its accessories.
In particular, the wide temperature specification does not apply to accessories such as power adaptors and
cables.

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Software Specifications
Operating System
System Platform:
Linux 2.6 pre-installed
Network
IP
Settings: Fixed IP, DHCP
Redundancy:
Port trunking/NIC teaming
System Management
Firmware Upgrade:
Can be run via web interface
System Bootup:
Can be observed by LED indicators for system status
HDD Failure Status:
Can be observed by LED indicators
Disk Management
JBOD:
Two drives operate independently
Spanning Big:
Two drives are merged into a single, oversized virtual drive
RAID 0:
Two drives are merged, with data striped across the disks to improve data access times
RAID 1:
Two drives operate as a single drive, with full hardware and data redundancy
RAID 1 Data
Recovery: RAID 1 allows full data recovery upon failure or replacement of any single drive.
Data Protection
Vibration Protection:
Non-volatile storage buffer for temporary drive shut-downs due to strong vibration
Temperature Protection:
Auto-shutdown, non-volatile storage buffer for temporary shutdowns, and
automatic system heating utility for below
-zero environments
Fast Sync.:
15 second drive synchronizations in RAID 1 mode
SNMP Management
System:
Standard MIB-II (RFC 1213), plus additional Moxa features that include: NTP, time zone, and t
ime
display management; channel
bonding and IP configuration; management of SSH, FTP, and DNS; and
configuration of SNMP agents and
traps.

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2. Hardware Introduction
This chapter describes the hardware introduction, including the appearance of the RNAS-1200 Series, product
dimensions, and LED indicators.
The following topics are covered in this chapter:

Hardware Layout
Front View
Rear View

Dimensions

LED Indicators

Real Time Clock

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Hardware Layout
Front View
Rear View

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Dimensions

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LED Indicators
LED Name LED Color/Status LED Function
Ready
Green Power is on and
functioning normally
On 1 sec Off 1 sec Resetting to default
On 5 sec Off 5 sec. IHS pre-heating
Off Power error, or off
RAID
Red RAID recovery fails
On 1 sec Off 0.5 sec RAID disk is recovering
On 1 sec Off 5 sec HDD1 fails
On 1 sec Off 10 sec HDD 2 fails
On 1 sec Off 15 sec HDD 1 and HDD2 fail
On 5 sec Off 1 sec HDD overheated; no power
Off RAID recovery complete, or no activity
LAN (1, 2)
Green 100 Mbps Ethernet mode
Yellow 1000 Mbps Ethernet mode
Off No Ethernet activity
HDD1 Yellow Drive 1 is
writing/reading data
Off No activity
HDD2 Yellow HDD2 is
writing/reading data
Off No activity
Real Time Clock
The embedded computer’s real-time clock is powered by a lithium battery. We strongly recommend that you
NOT replace the lithium battery on your own. If the battery needs to be changed, contact the Moxa RMA service
team at http://www.moxa.com/rma/about_rma.aspx.
WARNING
There is a risk of explosion if the wrong type of battery is used. To avoid this potential danger, always be sure to use the
correct type of battery. Contact the Moxa RMA service team if you need to replace your battery.
Caution
There is a risk of explosion if the battery is replaced by an incorrect type. Dispose of used batteries according
to the
manufacturer’s instructions, and be aware that local ordinances may require special handling as a
hazardous substance
.

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3. Hardware Connection Description
In this chapter, we show how to connect the RNAS-1200 to the network and to various devices.
The following topics are covered in this chapter:

Installing the RNAS-1200

Connecting the Power

Connecting to the Network

Installing the Storage Drive

Mounting the RNAS-1200 into a Rack

RNAS-1200 Administration

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Installing the RNAS-1200
Wall or Cabinet Mounting
The RNAS-1200 provides two mounting kits, for either walls or cabinets.
Attach the brackets to either side of the chassis with the included screws
Connecting the Power
To power on the RNAS-1200, simply connect the Ethernet port to any Ethernet switch that supports PoE or
PoE+. Once the system is fully powered and initialized, the Ready LED will light up.
Connecting to the Network
Plug your network cable into the RNAS-1200’s Ethernet port. The other end of the cable should be plugged into
your Ethernet network. When the cable is properly connected, the LEDs on the RNAS-1200’s Ethernet port will
glow to indicate a valid connection.
The 10/100/1000 Mbps Ethernet LAN port uses 8-pin M12 connectors. The following diagram shows the pinouts
for these ports.
10/100 Mbps 1000 MBps
1 – TRD3+
2 – TRD4+
3 – TRD4-
4 ERx- TRD1-
5 ETx+ TRD2+
6 ERx+ TRD1+
7 – TRD3-
8 ETx- TRD2-

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Installing the Storage Drive
The RNAS-1200 Series has two SATA connectors for two SATA disks. The RNAS-1211 model comes with two
pre-installed 100 GB hard disk drives. . To install SATA storage drives into the RNAS-1201, refer to the
following figures.
Step 1: Remove the two screws on the front panel.
Step 2: Remove the four screws on the rear panel.
Step 3: Remove the top cover of the RNAS-1200.
Step 4: Remove the four screws on the drive’s mounting tray, and remove the tray from the RNAS.
Step 5: Situate the drive so that its four holes match up with the tray’s mounting holes.
Step 6: Affix the drive to the mounting tray using the four screws you have just removed.
Step 7: Re-affix the mounting tray (with the now mounted storage drive on top) to the RNAS drive slot.
Step 8: To install the second drive, repeat steps four through seven. .
Step 9: Secure the enclosure by reversing the first 3 steps of this procedure.

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Mounting the RNAS-1200 into a Rack
An optional rack-mounting kit is available for the RNAS-1200. To install, follow the steps below.
Step 1: Remove the eight screws that fasten the wall-mount ears to the RNAS-1200.
Step 2: Replace the wall-mount ears with the rack tracks (which run the length of the device) using the same
eight screws.
Step 3: Fasten the rack-mount ears to the front panel of the RNAS using the four screws provided.
Step 4: Align the tracks with the fixed rails within the rack tray, slide the RNAS-1200 into the tray, and fasten
the device using the ears you have just affixed to the front panel.

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RNAS-1200 Administration
Power up the RNAS-1200 computer and verify that the power source is ready. Once the operating system boots
up, the first step is to use the administrator account to configure the Ethernet interface. The factory default IP
settings are show below:
Default IP Address Netmask
LAN1 192.168.3.127 255.255.255.0
LAN2 192.168.4.127 255.255.255.0
You may use a web browser to access the RNAS-1200’s configuration wizard. Simply connect to the RNAS-1200
over either LAN port, enter the appropriate IP address into a browser, and when prompted use admin as the
default username and password.
Login: admin
Password: admin
To go directly to the RNAS-1200’s IP configuration, click the Network tab in the main toolbar. There, you may
set the Ethernet interfaces for static or DHCP addressing. To set up a static IP address, disable DHCP and then
enter the IP address, subnet mask and gateway information in the specified fields. If two different gateways are
configured, it will be necessary to select which LAN port will serve as the default gateway. Finally, enter DNS
information in the bottom section of the page. When finished, click Apply to complete.
The networking configuration interface is shown on the following page of this installation guide, with the main
IP addressing parameters highlighted.

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4. Wizard Configuration Scenarios
This chapter describes how to use the scenario wizard for basic configuration of the RNAS-1200. Users may use
the wizard to quickly configure the device for some commonly used applications.
The following topics are covered in this chapter:

Creating a Shared Network Folder

Enabling Data XPro

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Creating a Shared Network Folder
To create a network directory that may be shared over the network, click Scenario 1: Create a network
shared folder. The link is located at the bottom of the Welcome page.
Review the drive information, and then click Next to continue.

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You will be presented with the RNAS Drive Architectures page, from within the DISK tab.
Click Next after you have selected the drive architecture and enabled or disabled disk encryption. Depending
on the architecture you select, the system may take a long time to complete the procedure. You may get a basic
idea of how much longer the procedure will take using the Formatting Progress bar at the bottom of the Disk
Operation Progress page.
IMPORTANT!
The RNAS
-1200 drive architecture wizard will
automatically format your drives with an ext4 file system. After
building a drive architecture, it is not necessary for users to re
-format the drives.