Raidon SL5650-4S-L4D User manual

v.2.3 (August, 2009)
SL5650-4S-L4D
SL5800-8S-L4D
SL7280-8S-L4D
SL7650-4S-L4D
User Manual

Foreword
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the RAIDON SCSI series products and help you understand the operations of the RAID system.
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SL7280-8S-L4D Software & Hardware Quick
Installation Process
1. The Package Contents
After opening the outer box, check the content of the package, which should contain the
components below:
• SL7280-8S-L4D product body
• AC Power Cord
• RS-232 port connection cable
• 2M Cat.5 Cable
• CD (User Guide)
• Quick Installation Guide
• Accessory kit
2. Refer to steps below for the hardware installation of SL7280-8S-L4D:
2.1. Open the external package and remove the main body of the product. (Please conrm the product
and accessories are not damaged, have any missing components or other issues. For any
questions, please contact your dealer or sales representative.)
2.2. Place the server on the rack and make sure the fan is not blocked and there is enough space for
heat ventilation. (Please avoid installation near water sources and other environments that can
easily damage the product.).
2.3. Take the tray out and install the hard disk onto the tray. Conrm the hard disk is rmly xed to the
tray with the screws to ensure no damage is caused by vibrations.

2.4. After conrming, insert the tray back and make sure it is rmly inserted in the correct location.
2.5. Connect the connection cable to the correct plugs. Make sure the LAN port or RS-232 port and
expansion port (not necessary) are connected to the right cables and devices. Finally, connect the
power cord (install the Terminator in the port below).
CH1 & CH2 : Transfer data.
LAN GUI : WEB interface to monitor the operation.
RS232 : Connect to the computer to monitor operation.
UPS : Enable to connect UPS system and monitor SL7280’s status
2.6. Hardware installation is now complete. You may turn on the power and log into system through
LAN port or RS232 port and perform related conguration and application. (The default account/
password is admin/1234. IP address is 192.168.0.1)
After conguration is complete you may use the system.

SL7650-4S-L4D Software & Hardware Quick
Installation Process
1. The Package Contents
After opening the outer box, check the content of the package, which should contain the
components below:
• SL7650-4S-L4D product body
• AC Power Cord
• RS-232 port connection cable
• 2M Cat.5 Cable
• CD (User Guide)
• Accessory kit
2. Refer to steps below for the hardware installation of SL7650-4S-L4D:
2.1. Open the external package and remove the main body of the product. (Please conrm the product
and accessories are not damaged, have any missing components or other issues. For any
questions, please contact your dealer or sales representative.)
2.2. Place the server on the rack and make sure the fan is not blocked and there is enough space for
heat ventilation. (Please avoid installation near water sources and other environments that can
easily damage the product.).
2.3. Take the tray out and install the hard disk onto the tray. Conrm the hard disk is rmly xed to the
tray with the screws to ensure no damage is caused by vibrations.

2.4. After conrming, insert the tray back and make sure it is rmly inserted in the correct location.
2.5. Connect the connection cable to the correct plugs. Make sure the LAN port or RS-232 port and
expansion port (not necessary) are connected to the right cables and devices. Finally, connect the
power cord (install the Terminator in the port below).
2.6. Hardware installation is now complete. You may turn on the power and log into system through
LAN port or RS232 port and perform related conguration and application. (The default account/
password is admin/1234. IP address is 192.168.0.1)
After conguration is complete you may use the system.

SL5650-4S-L4D/SL5800-8S-L4D Software &
Hardware Quick Installation Process
1. The Package Contents
After opening the outer box, check the content of the package, which should contain components
below:
• SL5650-4S-L4D/SL5800-8S-L4D product body
• AC Power Cord
• RS-232 port connection cable
• CD
• User Manual
• Accessories Pack
2. Refer to steps below for the hardware installation of SL5650-4S-U3D/
SL5800-8S-U3D:
2.1. Open the external package and remove the main body of the product. (Please conrm the product
and accessories are not damaged, have missing components or other issues. For any questions,
please contact your dealer or sales representative.)
2.2. Place the server on a at ground and make sure the fan is not blocked and there is enough space
for heat ventilation. (Please avoid installation near water sources and other environments that may
easily damage the product.)
2.3. Take the tray out and install the hard disk onto the tray. Conrm the hard disk is rmly xed to the
tray with the screws to ensure no damage is caused by vibrations.

2.4. After conrming, insert the tray back and make sure it is rmly inserted in the correct location.
2.5. Connect the connection cable to the correct plugs. Make sure two Gigabit ports, the LAN port or
RS-232 port and expansion port (not necessary) are connected to the correct cables and devices.
Finally, connect the power cord
SL5650-4S-L4D
SL5800-8S-L4D
2.6. Hardware installation is now complete. You may turn on the power and log into system through
LAN port or RS232 port and perform related conguration and application (The default account/
password is admin/1234. IP address is 192.168.0.1)
After conguration is complete you may use the system.

Contents
Chapter 1 Introduction to RAID....................................................................... 11
1.1 What is RAID?............................................................................................................. 11
1.2 Features of RAID......................................................................................................... 11
1.3 The level and comparison of RAID.............................................................................. 11
Chapter 2 Introduction of iSCSI and Denitions........................................... 13
2.1 What is iSCSI?............................................................................................................ 13
2.2 Using iSCSI................................................................................................................. 13
2.3 Denitions.................................................................................................................... 14
Chapter 3 Things to Know Before Using........................................................ 15
3.1 What you should know before installing...................................................................... 15
3.1.1 Features of RAIDON iSCSI series products................................................................ 15
3.1.2 Conrming related devices.......................................................................................... 15
3.2 Management method................................................................................................... 15
3.2.1 User management interface (Web GUI)...................................................................... 16
3.2.1.1 RAID Finder................................................................................................................. 18
3.2.2 RS-232 connect port.................................................................................................... 19
3.2.3 Remote access – secure shell..................................................................................... 21
3.3 System access............................................................................................................ 22
3.3.1 LCM (SL5650)............................................................................................................. 22
3.3.2 System alarm.............................................................................................................. 23
Chapter 4 Introduction to User Interface........................................................ 24
4.1 User interface structure............................................................................................... 24
4.2 Login............................................................................................................................ 25
4.3 Speedy installation...................................................................................................... 26
4.4 System structure......................................................................................................... 26
4.4.1 System name.............................................................................................................. 27
4.4.2 IP address.................................................................................................................... 27
4.4.3 Language..................................................................................................................... 27
4.4.4 Login conguration...................................................................................................... 27
4.4.5 Password..................................................................................................................... 28
4.4.6 Date............................................................................................................................. 28
4.4.7 E-Mail.......................................................................................................................... 28
4.4.8 Simple SNMP............................................................................................................... 29
4.4.9 Messenger (Windows only)......................................................................................... 29
4.4.10 System Log server....................................................................................................... 29
4.4.11 Event log...................................................................................................................... 29
4.5 iSCSI conguration...................................................................................................... 30
4.5.1 Entity property.............................................................................................................. 30
4.5.2 NIC.............................................................................................................................. 31
4.5.3 Node............................................................................................................................ 31
4.5.4 Session........................................................................................................................ 31
4.5.5 CHAP account............................................................................................................. 31
4.6 Volume conguration................................................................................................... 31
4.6.1 Physical hard disk........................................................................................................ 32
4.6.2 Volume Group (VG)..................................................................................................... 33
4.6.3 User Data Volume....................................................................................................... 34

4.6.4 Cache volume............................................................................................................. 35
4.6.5 Amount of logic units................................................................................................... 35
4.6.6 Examples..................................................................................................................... 36
4.7 Enclosure management............................................................................................... 40
4.7.1 SES structure.............................................................................................................. 41
4.7.2 Hardware information.................................................................................................. 41
4.7.3 Support Hard disk S.M.A.R.T. function........................................................................ 41
4.7.4 UPS............................................................................................................................. 42
4.8 System maintenance................................................................................................... 43
4.8.1 Firmware upgrade....................................................................................................... 43
4.8.2 System information...................................................................................................... 43
4.8.3 Restore default value................................................................................................... 43
4.8.4 Congure import and export........................................................................................ 44
4.8.5 Shutdown.................................................................................................................... 44
4.9 Logout.......................................................................................................................... 44
4.10 Congure Microsoft iSCSI........................................................................................... 44
4.11 Congure MPIO and MC/S.......................................................................................... 49
4.12 For conguring MC/S and MPIO (they’re similar) refer to conguring MPIO............... 58
Chapter 5 Advanced Operation....................................................................... 63
5.1 Data rebuild................................................................................................................. 63
5.2 Migrate and expand VG............................................................................................... 64
5.3 UDV expansion............................................................................................................ 65
5.4 Disk roaming................................................................................................................ 65
5.5 Supports Microsoft MPIO and MC/S........................................................................... 65
Chapter 6 Applications.................................................................................... 66
6.1 Resource sharing........................................................................................................ 66
6.2 Easy storage expansion.............................................................................................. 66
6.3 Off-side access............................................................................................................ 66
Appendix........................................................................................................... 67
A. Certication list.............................................................................................................................. 67
B. Event notications......................................................................................................................... 68
C. Usage notes.................................................................................................................................. 71

Chapter 1 Introduction to RAID
1.1 What is RAID?
RAID refers to a redundant array of independent disks or a redundant array of inexpensive disks. The
storage of data makes heavy uses of hard disks no matter where it happens. The heavy use can also
lead to accidents, and the ending of the life cycle of the hard disk; thus, problems such as abnormal
access, slowing down or even lack of response are rather predictable. The problems may very well
cause the data on the hard disk to disappear or damaged permanently. Using RAID technology is the
way to ease the fear of data loss.
RAID is the technology in which data is divided and stored in many hard disks. This technology
provides redundancy and establishes a fault-tolerant storage environment. Using multiple hard disks
(two at the least), RAID increases storage amount and improves the data transmission speed. With
RAID you will not have to worry about losing data again, because your data will be 100% completed
protected.
1.2 Features of RAID
• Expand storage amount
• Speed up the access of data
• Reduce cost
• Inherent Fault Tolerance
• Hot Swap
• Auto-Rebuild
• Hot Spare
• On-line Capacity Expansion
1.3 The level and comparison of RAID
With the current technological advances the level of RAID has become broader and each company has
its own naming method, but in general these are the levels: RAID 0, 1, 3, 5, 6, 0+1, 10, 30, 50, 60, and
JBOD (Just a Bunch Of Disks). Below is a comparison of the most common levels:
RAID Level Basic
Operation concept Available space Data reliability Data transmission
speed
Minimum number of
discs required
0Partition the storage
device
Total hard disk
capacity Low fastest 2
1 Mirror Half of total hard disk
capacity High slower 2
0+1
Mirror to another set
of hard disks and
partition the storage
device
Half of total hard disk
capacity Very High fast 4
3
Data with same
bits are stored in
independent hard
disks
Total hard disk
capacity minus the
capacity of a single
disk
High very fast 3
5All hard disks have
same bits information
Total hard disk
capacity minus the
capacity of a single
disk
High very fast 3
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3+Spare
Data with same
bits are stored in
independent hard
disks & backup hard
disk
Total hard disk
capacity minus the
capacity of 2 disks
Very High fast 4
5+Spare
All hard disks have
same bits information
& backup hard disk
Total hard disk
capacity minus the
capacity of 2 disks
Very High fast 4
6All hard disks have
same bits information
Total hard disk
capacity minus the
capacity of 2 disks
Very High fast 4
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Chapter 2 Introduction of iSCSI and Denitions
2.1 What is iSCSI?
SCSI (Small Computer Standard Interface) is a parallel interface using ANSI standard to connect
Peripheral Device. Because the speed of transmission is faster than other standard interface, for better
Workstations and servers it is also used as the interface for HDD and other storage devices. The
i-SCSI (Internet SCSI) integrates the SCSI protocol with the TCP/IP packet and connects the server
and the storage device through a network. i-SCSI can help in providing highly efcient storage area
network (SANs) through standard IP network such as LAN, WAN or internet. In the past, SANs was
widely referred to as the storage area network constructed with ber optic. With the inuence of iSCSI,
current SANs are divided into FCSANs and IP-SANs. IP-SAN sends protocols through iSCSI, which
allows the server to increase the amount of storage limitlessly through the internet. That’s why it is truly
a storage network system by nature. IP-SANs can use different types and brands of storage system to
increase storage space. Also, under the SANs structure, any network type (Ethernet, High Ethernet or
Fast Ethernet) and different operation system (Microsoft Windows, Linux, Solaris, and so on) may be
used. IP-SANs include security, data replication, multi-channel and high efciency mechanisms as well.
2.2 Using iSCSI
In order to use the iSCSI storage protocol, there must be “two terminals” for connection and they are
called “initiator” and “target”. In the iSCSI world they are the “iSCSI initiator” and “iSCSI target”. The
iSCSI initiator requests the operation, such as read and write, of all SCSI's and it is usually located at
the Host or server. iSCSI target manages and determines the volume for the storage device. Basically
it is the device that runs SCSI commands. The iSCSI target can be a disk, a tape or RAID.
The Host needs an iSCSI initiator, which is the driver that controls the SCSI in the iSCSI. It may be a
piece of software or hardware (HBA). Please refer to the iSCSI HBA list in Appendix A to conrm if your
HBA card is compatible. The Initiator software uses standard TCP/IP protocol and Ethernet device and
the iSCSI HBA card uses the iSCSI and TCP/IP protocol from the manufacturer; the iSCSI HBA card
manufacturer will provide their own initiator tool. Please refer to your HBA manual for more detailed
explanations. Microsoft’s iSCSI initiator software can be downloaded from the address below:
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http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyID=12cb3c1a-15d6-4585-b385-
befd1319f825&DisplayLang=en
For installation procedure for Microsoft iSCSI initiator, please refer to Appendix D.
Linux also provides iSCSI initiator software for downloads, please refer to the address below:
Description page: http://linux-iscsi.sourceforge.net/
Download link: http://sourceforge.net/project/showles.php? group_id=26396
Document: http://www.cuddletech.com/articles/iscsi/iscsiref.pdf
For MAC operating system, please refer to the address below:
http://www.attotech.com/xtend.html
For other application software, please refer to the instructions on the original web site.
2.3 Denitions
These terms below are used in this manual:
RAID Redundant Array of Independent Disks DS Dedicated Spare disks
PD Physical Disk GS Global Spare disks
VG Volume Group DC Dedicated Cache
UDV User Data Volume GC Global Cache
CV Cache Volume DG DeGrade mode
LUN Logical Unit Number S.M.A.R.T. Self-Monitoring Analysis and Reporting
Technology.
GUI Graphic User Interface. WWN World Wide Name.
WT Write-Through HBA Host Bus Adapter.
WB Write-Back MPIO Multi-Path Input/Output.
RO Read-Only MC/S Multiple Connections per Session
S.E.S SCSI Enclosure Services NIC Network Interface Card
iSCSI Internet Small Computer Systems Interface LACP Link Aggregation Control Protocol
MTU Maximum Transmission Unit CHAP
Challenge Handshake Authentication Protocol
iSNS Internet Storage Name Service
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Chapter 3 Things to Know Before Using
RAIDON iSCSI
3.1 What you should know before installing
3.1.1 Features of RAIDON iSCSI series products
RAIDON iSCSI series is a high performance RAID system which features:
• Dual Gigabit channel design
• 1 inniBand expansion interface (SLX650-4S-L4D only)
• Supports RAID level 5, 6
• Hot-swappable
• N-way mirror
• GUI operation interface
• On-line Capacity Expansion and RAID level change
• Volume-adjusted shared/ dedicated cache structure
• Supports S.M.A.R.T
• Supports SES
• Supports Disc roaming
• Equipped with MPIO (requires initiator software support)
• Equipped MC/S (requires initiator software support)
• Support CHAP
RAIDON iSCSI series product is connected to the main system through iSCSI interface and can be
applied to any RAID level. RAIDON iSCSI series product provides you with dependable data protection
and can support RAID level 6. RAID level 6 allows 2 hard disk crashes without any effect on stored
information. The data on the damaged hard disk can be recovered from hard disks operating normally.
RAIDON iSCSI series provide high standard performance and data protection abilities, which make
them the most cost-effective optimal solution for network data storage.
3.1.2 Conrming related devices
Before installing related products, please conrm items below:
• Open the external package and take out the main body of the product and conrm the product and
accessories aren’t damaged, missing components and other issues.
• Compare with the certication list in Appendix A to ensure the hardware is supported.
• Equipped with a server with a network interface card or an iSCSI HBA card
• Have CAT 5e or CAT 6 network cable for managing and for the iSCSI port. CAT 6 is recommended for
optimal performance.
• Plan Storage System Structure in advance
• If a xed IP is used for management port and the iSCSI data port, you must have xed IP Address,
subnet mast and default gate information.
• High-speed switch (recommended) or VLAN/LCAP/Trunking function high speed switch
(non-essential)
• CHAP security data including the user names and passwords for the CHAP users (non-essential)
• Before booting, install all required hardware. Connect control port rst, and then the cable to
management port and iSCSI port.
3.2 Management method
There are 3 ways to manage the RAIDON iSCSI series product. See explanations below:
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3.2.1 User management interface (Web GUI)
The RAIDON iSCSI series support GUI for system management. Please conrm related network ports
are connected. For connection through the network port, if using a xed IP, make sure the xed IP
Address doesn’t conict with other IP Addresses. Use a “ping” to check if the IP Address conicts with
other IPs.
The default IP address for RAIDON iSCSI series: 192.168.0.1. Use 2 network cables to connect Web
GUI and Giga LAN separately.
1) Check in advance if the IP addresses conict. Click Start→Run→Enter ping xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx (or the
address you’ll be using). If the system displays “Request time out,” then the address is available.
Asking your MIS for the IP address is recommended.
2) Network congurations. The Network IP have to be consistent with RAIDON iSCSI (192.168.0.X).
Then you can nd the device with the default IP. Click Start→Conguration→Network Connections
and the network connection window will appear. Right click the connection and select “Properties”.
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3) Select “Internet Protocol (TCP/IP)” and then select “Properties” and the tab for IP Address
conguration will appear.
4) Congure IP Address, subnet mask, gate and DNS. For IP Address, get it from your MIS staff.
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5) After entering the information click “OK” to complete setting (if changing IP Address later, please
conrm the IP address for RAIDON iSCSI series product is under the same network to ensure the
proper operation of the system).
6) System login. The default IP Address for RAIDON iSCSI series products is 192.168.0.1. Open
browser and enter http://192.168.0.1
Click and select any function for rst use and a window will appear asking for password. The default
account and password are below:
Login name: admin
Default password: 1234
Press “OK” to complete login.
3.2.1.1 RAID Finder
RAID Finder software can easily nd the IP Address of RAIDON iSCSI installed in the network and help
the process of getting on to the login screen. You can insert the disc and select “RAID Finder” in the
“Management Software” to install. Or go to “RAID Finder” folder under “Management Software” and
click “RAIDFinder.jar” to perform installation. Complete the installation and run the software, which will
automatically search for RAIDON iSCSI in the network and display related information. Click and select
the device IP address to be managed and the software will automatically open the browser and display
the login. Enter the account and password to login system to congure settings.
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Notice : 1. RAID Finder is a Java application, so install Java before using (download at www.java.com).
2. RAID Finder can only nd products from RAIDON with rmware ver. 2.2.1 and above.
3. If the SLx650-4S-L4D/SL5800-8S-L4D/SL7280-8S-L4D or SRx650-4S-U3D installed is congured on
different networks such as 192.168.0.xxx and 192.168.1.xxx, RAID Finder can still nd them at the
same time but multiple network interface cards are needed, such as two cards congured with
addresses 192.168.0.xxx and 192.168.1.xxx separately.
3.2.2 RS-232 connect port
You can manage and congure the system through RS-232 directly or if you forget the initially
congured IP Address, you can use RS-232 port to enter the system for conguration.
1) Connect using the RS-232 cable in the accessory pack. Boot after nish connecting.
2) Click and select Start → Programs → Applications → Communications → Mega Terminal for terminal
data conguration. First, name this terminal.
3) Next, select port location.
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4) Then congure settings.
Bits per second: 115200
Data bits: 8 bytes
Parity: None
Stop bits: 1
Flow control: None
5) Select terminal emulation. Click and select File → Properties → Settings. Congure the terminal
emulation as VT100.
After conguration is done, click and select “OK” to complete connection.
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