Nexsan EZ-NAS User manual

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NEXSAN EZ-NAS Storage System
Quick Start Guide
This document provides installation steps for racking, cabling, and configuring the Nexsan EZ-NAS storage
system. For additional documentation please visit https://helper.nexsansupport.com/
Taking delivery
Your Nexsan shipment includes the EZ-NASstorage
system and other optional components, such as data
drives or network ports, depending on your
configuration. Check to ensure no damage has been
sustained to the packaging in transit.
If anything appears to be damaged, you should file a
claim with your reseller.
Hardware overview
The main components of the EZ-NAS are shown in
the following front and rear view diagrams:
Front view with bezel (top) and no bezel (bottom)
Rear view (top) and closeup of ports (bottom)
Item
Name
Description
A
Drive bays
Four 3.5" Hard Disk Drives (HDDs), slot1 on left to slot4 on right.
B
Status LEDs
See page 4 section 6 of this guide for LED indication descriptions.
C
Power and Reset buttons
To power on/off the unit, or to reset.
1
Fan assembly
Two 8-cm mid-mounted cooling fans and two 4-cm exhaust fans.
2
Power supply unit
2000W Titanium level power supply.
3
DB9 connector
Serial connection
4
VGAconnector
For VGA display or monitor.
5
Dedicated IPMI LAN port
Intelligent Platform Management Interface (IPMI), for remote
access, monitoring, and management.
6
USB 2.0 High-Speed ports (2)
Can support USB-enabled devices such as keyboard, mouse,
USB/SATA DVD drive, or flash drive.
7
USB 3.0 SuperSpeed ports (2)
Can support USB-enabled devices such as keyboard, mouse,
USB/SATA DVD drive, or flash drive.
8
Dual RJ45 1GbE LAN Ports
⚫Top port: Management interface (Interface-2).
⚫Bottom port: Primary data network interface (Interface-1).
9
SFP Port (option) location
Small Form Pluggable (SFP) for gigabit interface.
10
Dual RJ45 10GbE LAN Ports
(option) location
⚫Left port: for management or data network interface.
⚫Right port: for management or data network interface.

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Prepare for installation
A Carefully read safety notices on page 6.
B Ensure ahead of time that you have a suitable
rack; see Rack and enclosure specifications on
page 6.
C Ensure that you have a Phillips screwdriver.
D Have someone assist you during installation.
Unpack the EZ-NAS
A Remove all the components from the packaging.
Reach under the chassis to pull it free from the
foam insert.
Do NOT lift the EZ-NAS chassis from its
packaging using the controller handles or
attached rails.
B Place the components on an anti-static surface
until you are ready to use them.
EZ-NAS package contents
⚫One storage system (with front bezel)
⚫2 outer-rack rail assemblies (inner-chassis rails
are already installed)
⚫4 mounting screws with 4 washers to attach
outer-rack rails to the rack (1 on the front and 1
on the back for both the left and right rail
assemblies)
⚫2 long screws to secure the chassis to the rack
from the front (attached to the chassis)
⚫Four HDD drives (pre-installed)
⚫Power cord
⚫Electrostatic discharge (ESD) wrist strap
Rack the EZ-NAS
CAUTION: Physical installation requires
two people.
Step 1: Install the outer-rack rails on the
rack
A Attach the RIGHT and LEFT outer-rack rails to the
rack by inserting the hooks included on the rails
into the holes provided on the rack.
The hooks should be located in the BOTTOM
holes of the rack units selected.
B Extend rail assemblies to fit the depth of the rack.
Pull on the rear of the assembly until the hooks
reach the back of the rack.
C Screw the rails to the rack using the mounting
screws provided.
The screws should be secured in the BOTTOM
hole of each of the rails.
Step2: Installthe inner chassisrailsonthe
chassis (if necessary)
A Extend the inner rail toward the front of the rail
assembly as far as possible, then depress the
locking tab to pull it completely out.
B Place the inner rail on the side of the chassis
aligning the hooks of the chassis with the rail
extension holes.
C Slide the extension toward the front of the chassis.
D If desired, secure the chassis with screws.
E Repeat steps A-D for the other inner rail.
Step 3: Install the EZ-NAS on the rack
A Lift the EZ-NAS chassis from each side—not from
the front and back.

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B Line up the inner-chassis rails with the front of the
outer-rack rails.
C Slide the inner-chassis rails into the outer-rack
rails, keeping the pressure even on both sides;
you have todepress the locking tabsas you insert
them.
D Push the EZ-NAS completely into the rack; you
should hear the locking tabs click into position.
E Tighten the thumbscrews that hold the front of the
EZ-NAS to the rack.
Connect the EZ-NAS
This section describes the steps for connecting the
network and power cables.
Step 1: Direct connect with laptop
⚫Connect a network cable from the EZ-NAS 1Gb
Interface-2 (static 192.168.0.2) TOP port to a
private network laptop.
Step 2: Connect the network cable
⚫Connect the target network to ONE of the
following on the EZ-NAS:
A 1Gb Interface-1 BOTTOM port (default DHCP
enabled)
B available 10Gb Interface port on the RIGHT
(default DHCP disabled)
NOTE: For additional target networks, cable one at a
time after the initial setup.
Step 3: Connect power supply
⚫Connect power cord and wait for the EZ-NAS to
boot.
Step 4: Configure laptop private network
⚫Configure laptop private network to 192.168.0.1,
subnet 255.255.255.0

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Section 4 - Connections diagram
Configure the EZ-NAS
A Browse tohttps://192.168.0.2 andlog into the EZ-
NAS User Interface (UI). The default user name
and password is: admin, admin.
B Click Settings >> Network in the left navigation
pane.
C Locate the interface that is not displaying
192.168.0.2.
a Click the 3-dots symbol on the right and select
Edit.
b Configure the fields for the target environment,
then click Submit.
Configure the DNS (optional)
A From the Networks panel, uncompress the
Interface for the target environment byclickingthe
up arrow icon (^) in the Interface column on the left.
B Enable settings by clicking the 3-dots icon on the
right, and select Edit. Click Submit to save.
Configure Hostname (optional)
A Click Settings >> Network in the left navigation
pane.
B Click the Update Hostname icon.
NOTE: This procedure will do an immediate reboot.
Complete the configuration
A Unplug the direct network (Section 4,Step 1), and
keep the target network cabled.
B Browse to the EZ-NAS UI using https to the IP
configured for the target environment.
C Verify if there are updates available prior to
configuring the EZ-NAS, by selecting Dashboard
from the left navigation pane.
D Under System Status, Software Update Status
will display either Available or Unavailable.

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LED Indication
Monitor the EZ-NAS
E When Available, updates can be obtained by
selecting Settings >> Software Update inthe left
navigation pane.
F Click the Check Update button, then the Apply
Update button. The EZ-NAS will reboot and
become accessible in approximately 10 minutes.
This section describes the frontpanel LEDs that help
monitor the EZ-NAS system.
Control panel LEDs
The control panel located on the front of the EZ-NAS
has several LEDs. These LEDs provide critical
information related to the system components.
Control panel, bezel key lock, and chassis lever
Fan fail
When flashing, this LED indicates a
fan failure.
When illuminated continuously, this
LED indicates an overheated
condition, which may be caused by
cables obstructing the airflow in the
system or the ambient room
temperature being too high.
Check the routing of the cables and
make sure that all fans are connected
and operating normally. You should
also check to make sure that the
chassis covers are installed. This LED
remains flashing orilluminated as long
as the error condition exists.
NIC1
Indicates network activity on the LAN1
port when flashing.
NIC2
Indicates network activity on the LAN2
port when flashing.
Disk
Indicates read or write disk activity
when illuminated or flashing.
Power
Indicates power is being supplied to
the system’s power supply module.
This LED is illuminated when the
system is operating.
If a fan fail or power fail persists, contact Nexsan
support.

LED Indication
Drive carrier LEDs
Each drive carrier has two LEDs. If a drive fails,
replacement should be scheduled with Nexsan
support. disk drive LEDs and release lever
Green ⚫A steady green LED indicates the
drive is powered on.
⚫If this LED is not lit, the drive is not
getting power.
⚫If this LED is flashing, the drive is
being accessed (read or write).
Red ⚫A steady red LED indicates a drive
failure.
Safety notices
⚫This equipment must be installed and operated in
compliance with local laws and regulations.
⚫Ensure that the ambient temperature at the
installation is between 5°C (41°F) and 30°C
(86°F). If the temperature at the site is not actively
regulated, ensure that daily and seasonal
temperature changes will not result in the ambient
temperature going outside these limits.
⚫Always fully stabilize racks with wall anchors or
stabilizing legs, or both, before mounting Nexsan
storage enclosures on the rack.
⚫Situate the rack so that full air flow at both the
front and the rear ofNexsan storage enclosures is
possible.
⚫Ensure that the floor beneath the mounting rack
has enough load-bearing capacity to support the
rack and all mounted components.
⚫Always fully secure all rack-mounting hardware
when installing Nexsan storage enclosures in a
rack. Insufficient rack-mount support may allow
the unit to fall onto other rack-mounted hardware
or onto the floor, potentially damaging equipment
or causing injury to nearby personnel.
Rack and enclosure specifications
⚫1U enclosure height
⚫The rack must have square holes
⚫Maximum distances: 30" (800 mm)
⚫Height:
1.75’’
44 mm
⚫Width:
18’’
457 mm
⚫Depth:
21’’
533 mm
⚫Weight:
30.4 lbs
13.8 kg (all drives installed)
Power requirements
⚫AC Input:
⚫1100W Output @ 100-127V, 12-15A, 50-60Hz.
⚫1200W Output @ 200-240V, 7-8.5A, 50-60Hz
⚫DC Output:
⚫1100W: +12V/83A; +5Vsb/4A
⚫1200W: +12V/100A, +5Vsb/4A
⚫Power consumption: varies depending on the
number of drives, running fans, and room
temperature.
Part number: D0000011. Rev: A. Release Date: June 2022
Related documentation
EZ-NAS Release Notes, EZ-NAS Best Practices Guide
Technical Support
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