Plasmon Raidtec CS3102 User manual

Raidtec CS3102TM
Quick Start Guide
Version 1.3
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System S/N:
Default IP Address:
MAC Address:
Subnet Mask:
Note: In the event of the CS3102 being connected to a networ
k
without DHCP enabled, use the Default IP Address for initial
connection to the network. This IP address may be changed using
Raidtec ManagerTM after successful connection of the system.
255.255.0.0

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Unpacking the CS3102
The following items are included in your CS3102 package. Check the packing list before
installation to ensure that you have received each item. If you are missing any item, please
contact your Plasmon reseller.
CS3102 Enclosure x 1
Drive Shuttle
(Up to 12 depending on capacity)
Dummy Drive Shuttle - for empty bays
VHDCI – HD68 SCSI Cable x 1
(Standard)
VHDCI – VHDCI SCSI Cable x 1
(Optional)
PSU Cable x 2 (Country Specific) Ethernet Cable x 1
Raidtec Manager CD x 1 Rack Mount Kit x 1

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Lock Release Button
Drive Tray Handle
Figure 1 – Lock release mechanism
Installing Disk Drives
Slide the Lock Release Button to the right to release
the drive tray handle, see Figure 1. Using the Drive
Tray Handle, insert the drive tray into the bay with the
disk facing up. Push the drive tray into the bay until
you feel some resistance, and then close the Drive
Tray Handle to lock it in place. Ensure that all disks
are fully inserted and locked in. RAID volumes could
be inaccessible or in a degraded state if any disk is
not seated correctly.
Connecting to a host system
Disk Access
The Raidtec CS3102 system has two Ultra 320
LVD SCSI ports, (VHDCI connectors). For
optimum performance, use an Ultra 320 Host
Bus Adaptor (HBA) in the host computer.
Connect the CS3102 to the host system using
the SCSI cable provided. Connect the VHDCI
end of the cable to SCSI Port A (top SCSI port)
on the CS3102 and connect the HD68 (or
VHDCI) end to a SCSI port on the host
computer, see Figure 2.
Administration
The Raidtec CS3102 is managed through an Ethernet connection. Connect the Raidtec
CS3102 to the network using the Ethernet cable provided. Any PC on the network that has
Raidtec Manager installed can manage the Raidtec CS3102.
Raidtec Manager™
Installation
Insert the Raidtec Manager CD into your CD drive.
If it does not autoload, open the CD root folder and
open the install.htm file to run the Installation.
Select Start Installer for <OS> to install the
software. When the installation has completed you
may run Raidtec Manager from the Start Menu.
Searching the Network
The first screen allows you to find all CS3102 and
FS3102 systems the network. Click on Search to
find the system(s); or, if you know the IP address,
you may enter it manually by clicking on the Manual
button (see Figure 3).
Figure 2 – Connecting to a host
CS3102
Serialcable
Host
Computer
Ethernet Network
VHDCI - HD68
SCSI Cable
Ethernet
cable
Ethernet
cable
Host
Computer
SCSI
Cable Ethernet
Network
Figure 3 – System Search Screen

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Default IP Settings
By default, the CS3102 is configured to use DHCP for assigning IP addresses. If DHCP is
not enabled and no IP address has been assigned previously, the Raidtec CS3102 system
will use the Default IP Address shown on the cover of this document. This Default IP
Address is intended for temporary use only. If DHCP is not being used, we strongly
recommend that you set the IP address to a permanent address on the local subnet.
Open Connection Screen
After selecting a system from the Search screen or entering
the IP address of the system manually, you must open a
connection to the system. For your first connection, use
“admin” for both Username and Password. When this default
password is entered, the system will go to the Setup Wizard
screen where you can set up your network and
administration settings.
IP Connection Screen
If you fail to connect to your chosen system, you
will be asked if you want to go to the IP
Connection Screen. Here you may reconfigure the
IP settings for the system. When you do this and
click on Save Configuration you will return to the
System Search Screen, where you should see
your system at the bottom of the list.
Default RAID Configuration
The Raidtec CS3102 system comes pre-configured with one disk reserved as a global spare
and the remaining disks at RAID level 5 with the File Server profile. This configuration has
one logical volume on SCSI ID 0 of 10GB, which may be expanded as required. All caching
options are enabled (caching options can be changed without deleting the RAID). If a
different RAID configuration is required, this RAID may be deleted.
Note: It is highly recommended that one disk be reserved as a global spare to allow
automatic rebuild of the RAID in the event of a disk failure.
Please refer to the User Guide on the accompanying Administrator CD for detailed
system set-up.
Figure 5 – IP Connection Screen
Figure 4 – Open Connection