Rorke Data Galaxy LX5 Series Quick setup guide
Galaxy LX5 Series
Network Attached Storage System
Configuration and System
Integration Guide
Version 1.1 July 2010
GALAXYNASLX5 CONFIGURATION AND SYSTEM INTEGRATION GUIDE
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This manual only applies to the Galaxy® NAS LX5
Version 1.0 January 1, 2010
Version1.1 July 1, 2010
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Table of Contents
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS.......................................................................................... 11
Special note about the LX5’s usable capacity:...........................................................................................11
CONVENTIONS......................................................................................................... 12
Galaxy NAS LX5 OS Updates ..........................................................................................................................13
1.0 Introduction and Overview......................................................................................................................15
1.1 Product Specifications.............................................................................................................................15
1.1.1 Overview ....................................................................................................................................................15
Special note about the LX5’s usable capacity:...........................................................................................16
1.1.2 Basic Features and Advantages.........................................................................................................16
1.2 Model Variations.......................................................................................................................................18
1.2.1 Galaxy NAS LX5 Model Descriptions.................................................................................................18
1.3 Product Description.................................................................................................................................19
1.3.1 Description of Physical components.................................................................................................19
1.3.2 Component specifications.....................................................................................................................19
1.3.3 RAID storage specifications.................................................................................................................20
1.3.4 Embedded OS features.........................................................................................................................20
1.4 Mounting / Securing Galaxy NAS LX5..................................................................................................21
1.4.1 Rack Mounting the Galaxy NAS LX5....................................................................................................21
1.4.2 Installation Sequence.............................................................................................................................22
1.4.2.1 Ball Bearing Slide Rail Rack Installation.........................................................................................22
2.0 Basic Setup .................................................................................................................................................26
2.1 Configuring the NAS.................................................................................................................................26
2.1.1 Indicators and switch descriptions Figure 2.1...............................................................................26
2.1.2 Making connections and Power Up Figure 2.2..............................................................................26
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2.2 Pre-configuration Setup...........................................................................................................................27
2.2.1 First time operation of Galaxy NAS LX5 Figure 2.3........................................................................27
2.3 Remote Administration ...........................................................................................................................28
2.3.1 Logging into the Galaxy NAS LX5 Figure 2.5..................................................................................28
2.3.2 Setup of the Admin password Figure 2.6..........................................................................................29
2.3.3 Changing the NAS network name Figure 2.7................................................................................29
2.3.4 Setting the NAS Date and Time Figure 2.8.......................................................................................29
2.3.5 Managing Storage volumes Figure 2.9...........................................................................................30
2.3.6 Preparing NAS Shares Figure 2.10-2.11.........................................................................................31
2.3.6.1 Assigning protocol and attributes Figure 2.12...........................................................................33
2.3.6.2 Assigning Share protocol attributes Figure 2.13– 2.14............................................................34
2.3.7 Access to Shares using Windows Figure 2.15 ..............................................................................35
2.3.8 Access Shares under Linux...................................................................................................................36
2.3.9 Access Shares under MAC OSX 10.X..................................................................................................36
2.3.10 User and Group Permissions / Privileges........................................................................................36
2.4 Example of Storage Capacity Usage ....................................................................................................36
3.0 Galaxy NAS LX5 Menu / Console Display Functions.........................................................................37
Ctrl+Alt+n............................................................................................................................................................37
Ctrl+Alt+p............................................................................................................................................................37
Ctrl+Alt+i .............................................................................................................................................................37
Ctrl+Alt+t.............................................................................................................................................................37
Ctrl+Alt+x............................................................................................................................................................37
Ctrl+Alt+w ...........................................................................................................................................................37
Ctrl+Alt+r.............................................................................................................................................................37
Ctrl+Alt+f.............................................................................................................................................................37
Ctrl+Alt+h............................................................................................................................................................37
F1, F2, & F5........................................................................................................................................................38
Shutting down and Restarting..........................................................................................................................38
ESC Menu...........................................................................................................................................................38
3.1 Galaxy NAS LX5 GUI Functions..............................................................................................................39
3.1.0 SETUP Menu Functions.........................................................................................................................39
3.1.1 Setup “network Interfaces” Menu Functions...................................................................................39
Function: DNS settings fig 3.1.1b ................................................................................................................40
Function: Create new bond interface fig 3.1.1c.............................................................................................40
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Function: HTTP proxy fig 3.1.1d.....................................................................................................................41
Function: IPSEC fig 3.1.1d..............................................................................................................................42
Function: IP address fig 3.1.1e.......................................................................................................................42
Function: Bond interface settings fig 3.1.1f...................................................................................................43
Function: Remove bonding fig 3.1.1f...........................................................................................................44
3.1.2 Setup “iSCSI Failover” Menu Functions...........................................................................................45
Function: Virtual IP Settings fig 3.1.2a.........................................................................................................45
Function: Auxiliary connection fig 3.1.2a.......................................................................................................45
Function: Failover Status fig 3.1.2b ...............................................................................................................46
Function: Failover Configuration fig 3.1.2c...................................................................................................47
Function: Failover Tasks fig 3.1.2d................................................................................................................49
Function: Failover Manager fig 3.1.2e...........................................................................................................49
Failover Quick Start Guide...............................................................................................................................50
3.1.3 Setup “administrator” Menu Functions.............................................................................................53
Function: Administrator access fig 3.1.3a....................................................................................................53
Function: Administrator password fig 3.1.3a .................................................................................................53
Function: E-mail notification fig 3.1.3b .........................................................................................................54
Function: SLL certificate authority fig 3.1.3c ..............................................................................................55
Function: SNMP settings fig 3.1.3c..............................................................................................................55
Function: UPnP Settings fig 3.1.3d...............................................................................................................56
Function: Remote access fig 3.1.3d.............................................................................................................56
Function: API configuration fig 3.1.3d ..........................................................................................................57
3.1.4 Setup “H/W RAID” Menu Functions...................................................................................................59
3.1.5 Setup “S/W RAID” Menu Functions...................................................................................................60
Function: Unit rescan fig 3.1.5a......................................................................................................................60
Function: Create new S/W [ software based ] RAID unit fig 3.1.5a .........................................................60
Function: S/W RAID e-mail notification fig 3.1.5b........................................................................................62
Function: Drive Identifier fig 3.1.5c...............................................................................................................63
Function: Manager fig 3.1.5d......................................................................................................................63
Function: Info fig 3.1.5d................................................................................................................................65
Function: Remove software RAID unit fig 3.1.5d........................................................................................66
3.1.6 Setup “Fibre Channel” Menu Functions..........................................................................................67
Function: QLOGIC administration fig 3.1.6a.................................................................................................67
Function: QLOGIC Target/Initiator fig 3.1.6a................................................................................................67
3.1.7 Setup “iSCSI Initiator” Menu Functions..........................................................................................68
Function: Add new portal server fig 3.1.7a...................................................................................................68
Function: Portal manager fig 3.1.7a ............................................................................................................68
Function: Portal manager fig 3.1.7b ............................................................................................................68
Function: Remove portal fig 3.1.7b................................................................................................................69
Function: Target manager fig 3.1.7c.............................................................................................................69
Function: Disconnect fig 3.1.7c....................................................................................................................70
3.1.8 Setup “Hardware” Menu Functions..................................................................................................71
Function: UPS settings fig 3.1.8a..................................................................................................................71
Function: Time zone settings fig 3.1.8a .......................................................................................................72
Function: Set time fig 3.1.8b.........................................................................................................................72
Function: Power button settings fig 3.1.8b...................................................................................................73
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Function: S.M.A.R.T. e-mail notification fig 3.1.8b....................................................................................74
3.1.9 Setup “GUI” Menu Functions..............................................................................................................75
Function: Language settings fig 3.1.9a........................................................................................................75
3.2.0 CONFIGURATION Menu Functions.....................................................................................................76
3.2.1 Configuration “volume manager” Menu Functions.......................................................................76
Function: Unit rescan fig 3.2.1a......................................................................................................................76
Function: Unit manager fig 3.2.1a................................................................................................................76
Function: Drive Identifier fig 3.2.1a................................................................................................................77
Function: Units assigned fig 3.2.1b..............................................................................................................77
Function: Volume manager fig 3.2.1b............................................................................................................78
Function: Snapshot definition fig 3.2.1c......................................................................................................79
How to access the Galaxy NAS LX5 snapshot.............................................................................................80
How to access iSCSI target snapshot............................................................................................................81
Function: Volume replication mode fig 3.2.1d...............................................................................................81
Function: Mirror server IP fig 3.2.1d................................................................................................................82
Function: Create new volume replication task fig 3.2.1d............................................................................82
Function: Replication task manager fig 3.2.1.e.............................................................................................83
Function: Create schedule for volume replication task fig 3.2.1f...............................................................83
Function: Schedules for volume replication task fig 3.2.1f.........................................................................84
3.2.2 Configuration “NAS settings” Menu Functions..............................................................................85
Function: Authentication method fig 3.2.2a.................................................................................................85
Function: NFS settings fig 3.2.2a..................................................................................................................87
Function: FTP settings fig 3.2.2b ..................................................................................................................88
Function: AppleTalk (AFP) Settings fig 3.2.2b...........................................................................................89
Function: SMB settings fig 3.2.2c..................................................................................................................90
Function: UID & GID synchronization fig 3.2.2d.........................................................................................92
Function: Http share access setup fig 3.2.2d...............................................................................................92
Function: Backup agent settings fig 3.2.2d..................................................................................................93
Symantec............................................................................................................................................................94
BrightStor............................................................................................................................................................95
Retroclient...........................................................................................................................................................96
NDMP Backup process.....................................................................................................................................97
NetBackup..........................................................................................................................................................97
Function: Data replication agent fig 3.2.2e................................................................................................122
Function: Antivirus setup fig 3.2.2e............................................................................................................123
Function: Local backup settings fig 3.2.2e..................................................................................................124
3.2.3 Configuration “NAS Resources” Menu Functions........................................................................125
Administration of Shares fig 3.2.3a...........................................................................................................125
Function: ACL (Access control list) fig 3.2.3a..............................................................................................126
Function: Edit share fig 3.2.3b.....................................................................................................................128
Function: SMB Settings fig 3.2.3b...............................................................................................................128
Functions: Users share access [SMB/FTP/AFP] fig 3.2.3c.....................................................................129
Function: Groups share access [SMB/FTP/AFP] fig 3.2.3d....................................................................130
Function: Force user and group fig 3.2.3d...................................................................................................130
Function: NFS share access fig 3.2.3e......................................................................................................131
Function: Http share access fig 3.2.3e.......................................................................................................132
Function: AppleTalk (AFP) Settings fig 3.2.3.e........................................................................................133
Function: FTP Settings fig 3.2.3f.................................................................................................................134
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Function: Data replication settings fig 3.2.3g...........................................................................................136
Function: NDMP data server access fig 3.2.3h................................................................................136
Function: Remove share fig 3.2.3h...........................................................................................................136
Administration of Users...................................................................................................................................137
Function: Create new user fig 3.2.3i.........................................................................................................137
Function: UID mappings (upload/download) fig 3.2.3i.............................................................................138
Function: Quota for users(upload/download) fig 3.2.3i............................................................................138
Function: Edit user fig 3.2.3.j.....................................................................................................................139
Function: Users share access fig 3.2.3j......................................................................................................139
Function: Users group membership fig 3.2.3k ...........................................................................................140
Function: Quota fig 3.2.3l............................................................................................................................140
Function: User rename fig 3.2.3m..............................................................................................................141
Function: Remove user fig 3.2.3m..............................................................................................................141
Administration of Groups................................................................................................................................142
Function: Create new group fig 3.2.3n.....................................................................................................142
Function: GID mappings (upload/download) fig 3.2.3n...........................................................................142
Function: Quota for groups (upload/download) fig 3.2.3n.....................................................................143
Function: Group shares access fig 3.2.3p.................................................................................................144
Function: Users group membership fig 3.2.3p..........................................................................................144
Function: Quota fig 3.2.3p............................................................................................................................145
Function: Quota for member of a group fig 3.2.3p....................................................................................145
Function: Rename group fig 3.2.3q...........................................................................................................145
Function: Remove group fig 3.2.3q............................................................................................................146
Function: Create new target fig. 3.2.4a.......................................................................................................147
Function: CHAP user target access fig 3.2.4a...........................................................................................147
Function: Target volume manager fig 3.2.4.b.............................................................................................148
Function: CHAP user target access fig 3.2.4b...........................................................................................149
Function: Target IP access fig 3.2.4c ..........................................................................................................149
Function: Rename target fig 3.2.4c............................................................................................................150
Function: Remove target fig 3.2.4c............................................................................................................150
Function: Create new CHAP user fig 3.2.4d...............................................................................................151
Function: Edit CHAP user fig 3.2.4d.........................................................................................................151
Function: Remove CHAP user fig 3.2.4d................................................................................................151
Function: Create new group fig 3.2.5a.......................................................................................................152
Function: Add group volumes fig 3.2.5b.....................................................................................................152
Function: WWN alias access fig 3.2.5c.....................................................................................................153
Function: Rename group fig 3.2.5c.............................................................................................................154
Function: Create new WWN HBA alias fig 3.2.5d ....................................................................................155
Function: WWN Alias info fig 3.2.5e...........................................................................................................156
Function: Remove WWN HBA alias fig 3.2.5e............................................................................................156
3.3.0 MAINTENANCE Menu Functions.......................................................................................................157
3.3.1 MAINTENANCE Shutdown Functions..............................................................................................157
Function: System restart fig 3.3.1a............................................................................................................157
Function: Create schedule for restart fig 3.3.1a........................................................................................157
Function: Schedule for restart fig 3.3.1a...................................................................................................158
Function: System shutdown fig 3.3.1b......................................................................................................158
Function: Create Schedule for shutdown fig 3.3.1b................................................................................158
Function: Schedules for shutdown fig 3.3.1b...........................................................................................158
3.3.2 MAINTENANCE Connection Functions............................................................................................159
Function: NAS connections reset fig 3.3.2a ..............................................................................................159
Function: iSCSI session manager fig 3.3.2a ...............................................................................................159
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Function: iSCSI Connection reset fig 3.3.2a...............................................................................................160
3.3.3 MAINTENANCE Snapshot Functions ................................................................................................161
Function: Snapshot tasks fig 3.3.3a............................................................................................................161
Function: Snapshot info fig 3.3.3b................................................................................................................162
Function: Create schedule for snapshot task fig 3.3.3b............................................................................163
Function: Schedules for snapshot task fig 3.3.3b.....................................................................................163
3.3.4 MAINTENANCE Backup Menu Functions........................................................................................164
Administration of Backup Functions..............................................................................................................164
Function: Create new pool fig 3.3.4a...........................................................................................................164
Function: Pool settings fig 3.3.4b...............................................................................................................164
Function: Pool tapes fig 3.3.4b....................................................................................................................165
Function: Pool remove....................................................................................................................................166
Backup Devices...............................................................................................................................................166
Function: Create new virtual backup device fig 3.3.4c..............................................................................166
Function: Backup device tapes fig 3.3.4c ..................................................................................................167
Function: Tape Tools fig 3.3.4d...................................................................................................................168
Function: Remove backup device fig 3.3.4d .............................................................................................169
Administrating Backup tasks..........................................................................................................................169
Function: Backup Tasks fig 3.3.4e...............................................................................................................170
Function: Create new schedule for backup task fig 3.3.4e .....................................................................170
Function: Schedules for backup task fig 3.3.4f.........................................................................................171
Function: Remove backup task fig 3.3.4f..................................................................................................171
Administrating Data replication......................................................................................................................171
Function: Create new data replication task fig 3.3.4g..............................................................................171
Function: Data replication tasks fig 3.3.4h..................................................................................................173
Function: Create schedule for data replication task fig 3.3.4h.................................................................173
Function: Schedule for data replication task fig 3.3.4h.............................................................................174
Function: Remove data replication task fig 3.3.4h.....................................................................................174
Administrating Backup Restores .................................................................................................................174
Function: Backup restore tasks fig 3.3.4i...................................................................................................174
Function: Create new restore task fig 3.3.4i..............................................................................................175
Function: Restore task fig 3.3.4i..................................................................................................................177
Function: Remove restore task fig 3.3.4i ...................................................................................................177
3.3.5 MAINTENANCE Administrating Antivirus Functions...................................................................178
Function: Antivirus tasks fig 3.3.5a............................................................................................................178
Function: Antivirus tasks fig 3.3.5b............................................................................................................178
Function: Update virus definitions fig 3.3.5b .............................................................................................179
Function: Update local virus definitions fig 3.3.5b....................................................................................179
Function: Create new schedule for antivirus task fig 3.3.5c....................................................................179
Function: Schedules for antivirus task fig 3.3.5c........................................................................................180
3.3.6 MAINTENANCE Miscellaneous Menu Functions............................................................................181
Function: Save settings fig 3.3.6a................................................................................................................181
Function: Restore settings fig 3.3.6a..........................................................................................................181
3.3.7 MAINTENANCE Software update.......................................................................................................182
Function: Update downloader fig 3.3.7a ....................................................................................................182
3.4.0 STATUS Menu Functions.....................................................................................................................184
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3.4.1 STATUS Network Menu Functions...................................................................................................184
Function: Interfaces fig 3.4.1a....................................................................................................................184
Function: DNS info fig 3.4.1a.......................................................................................................................184
Function: HTTP proxy info fig 3.4.1a..........................................................................................................184
Function: Interfaces info fig 3.4.1b..............................................................................................................184
3.4.2 STATUS Logical volume Menu Functions.......................................................................................185
Function: Logical volume statistic fig 3.4.2a................................................................................................185
Function: Dynamic volume statistic fig 3.4.2b.............................................................................................186
Function: Logical volume statistic fig 3.4.2b...............................................................................................186
3.4.3 STATUS Connections Menu Functions ...........................................................................................186
Function: Active FTP users connections …fig3.4.3a..................................................................................187
Function: Active NFS users connections …fig3.4.3a.................................................................................187
Function: Active Appletalk users connections …fig3.4.3a.........................................................................187
Function: iSCSI status …fig3.4.3a................................................................................................................188
Function: Services… fig 3.4.4a......................................................................................................................188
Function: Added license keys… fig 3.4.4a...................................................................................................188
3.4.5 STATUS Hardware Menu Functions ..................................................................................................189
Function: UPS status…fig 3.4.5a..................................................................................................................189
Function: Controllers info …fig 3.4.5a..........................................................................................................190
Function: Drivers info…fig 3.4.5b..................................................................................................................190
Function: Logs fig 3.4.5c ...............................................................................................................................190
Function: Logs viewer fig 3.4.5c...................................................................................................................190
Function: Memory (RAM) info fig 3.4.5d.......................................................................................................191
Function: Date & time fig 3.4.5d....................................................................................................................191
Function: Hardware monitoring fig 3.4.4d...................................................................................................191
Function: Intel I/O AT …fig 3.4.5e.................................................................................................................194
3.4.6 STATUS Tasks Menu Functions.........................................................................................................194
Function: Tasks log…fig 3.4.6a.....................................................................................................................195
3.4.7 STATUS S.M.A.R.T. Menu Functions ...........................................................................................196
Function: S.M.A.R.T. units health status fig 3.4.7b ...................................................................................196
Function: S.M.A.R.T. info fig 3.4.7c.............................................................................................................197
Function: S.M.A.R.T. test fig 3.4.7d.............................................................................................................197
3.4.8 STATUS Statistic Menu Functions.................................................................................................198
Function: Date & time…fig 3.4.8a.................................................................................................................198
Function: SNMP Sensors Statistics…fig 3.4.8b – 3.4.8f............................................................................198
3.5.0 HELP Menu Functions..........................................................................................................................202
3.5.1 HELP About Galaxy NAS LX5 …fig 3.5.1a........................................................................................202
Function: Register…fig 3.5.1b.......................................................................................................................203
Function: Manual …fig 3.5.1b........................................................................................................................203
Function: Technical Support…fig 3.5.1b......................................................................................................203
4.0 Troubleshooting Guide.............................................................................................................................204
4.1 Error messages..........................................................................................................................................204
Error: user already exists................................................................................................................................204
Error: values are not valid...............................................................................................................................204
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Error: resource already exists........................................................................................................................204
Error: passwords do not match......................................................................................................................204
Error: Galaxy NAS LX5 cannot import the user database from a Windows Server 2003 domain....204
Error: Update file not found............................................................................................................................205
Error: No share volume...................................................................................................................................205
Error: No share volume to browse ................................................................................................................205
Error: Invalid user name!................................................................................................................................205
Error: invalid user password...........................................................................................................................206
Error: invalid administrator password...........................................................................................................206
Error: invalid resource name..........................................................................................................................206
Error: invalid workgroup name.......................................................................................................................206
Error: invalid server name..............................................................................................................................206
Error: invalid resource comment....................................................................................................................207
Error: invalid directory name..........................................................................................................................207
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Safety Precautions
Precautions and Instructions
Prior to powering on the subsystem, ensure that the correct power range is being used.
The Galaxy NAS LX5 subsystem may come with up to twenty four (24) drive bays. Leaving
any of these drive bays empty will greatly affect the efficiency of the airflow within the enclosure, and
will consequently lead to the system overheating, which can cause irreparable damage.
If a module fails, leave it in place until you have a replacement unit and you are ready to
replace it.
Airflow Consideration: The subsystem requires an airflow clearance, especially at the front
and rear.
Handle subsystem modules using the retention screws, extraction levers, and the metal
frames/faceplates. Avoid touching PCB boards and connector pins.
To comply with safety, emission, or thermal requirements, none of the covers or replaceable
modules should be removed. Make sure that during operation, all enclosure modules and covers are
securely in place.
Be sure that the rack cabinet into which the subsystem chassis will be installed provides
sufficient ventilation channels and airflow circulation around the subsystem.
Provide a soft, clean surface to place your subsystem on before working on it. Servicing on
a rough surface may damage the exterior of the chassis.
If it is necessary to transport the subsystem, repackage all disk drives separately. If using
the original package material, other replaceable modules can stay within the enclosure.
ESD Precautions
Observe all conventional anti-ESD methods while handling system modules. The use of a grounded
wrist strap and an anti-static work pad is recommended. Avoid dust and debris or other static-
accumulative materials in your work area.
Special note about the LX5’s usable capacity:
The LX5 NAS has the ability to do replication, snapshots, and other Enterprise level features that
require storage space usage which deducts from the user’s usable storage space. As a result, Rorke
will keep 25% of the LX5 NAS’s formatted capacity unallocated for these features, resulting in the
user’s ability to use only 75% of the formatted capacity.
If these features are not required, the user can add the unallocated storage back into the usable
amount. Contact tech support if you need assistance.
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Conventions
Naming
From this point on and throughout the rest of this manual, the Galaxy NAS LX5 series is referred to as
simply the “Data Storage Server”, “DSS”, “NAS”, “subsystem” or the “system.”
Important Messages
Important messages appear where mishandling of components is possible or when work orders can be
mis-conceived. These messages also provide important information associated with other aspects of
system operation. The word “important” is written as “IMPORTANT,” both capitalized and bold, and is
followed by text in italics. The italicized text is the message to be delivered.
Warnings
Warnings appear where overlooked details may cause damage to the equipment or result in personal
injury. Warnings should be taken seriously. Warnings are easy to recognize. The word “warning” is
written as “WARNING,” both capitalized and bold and is followed by text in italics. The italicized text is
the warning message.
Cautions
Cautionary messages should also be heeded to help you reduce the chance of losing data or damaging
the system. Cautions are easy to recognize. The word “caution” is written as “CAUTION,” both
capitalized and bold and is followed by text in italics. The italicized text is the cautionary message.
Notes
These messages inform the reader of essential but non-critical information. These messages should be
read carefully as any directions or instructions contained therein can help you avoid making mistakes.
Notes are easy to recognize. The word “note” is written as “NOTE,” both capitalized and bold and is
followed by text in italics. The italicized text is the cautionary message.
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Galaxy NAS LX5 OS Updates
Please contact your system vendor for the latest software or firmware updates.
NOTE that the firmware version installed on your system should provide the complete functionality listed in
the specification sheet/user’s manual.
We provide special revisions for various application purposes. Therefore, DO NOT upgrade your firmware
unless you fully understand what a firmware revision will do. Problems that occur during the updating process
may cause unrecoverable errors and system down time. Always consult technical personnel before
proceeding with any firmware upgrade.
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Section 1
Galaxy NAS LX5
Introduction and Overview
1.0 Introduction and Overview
1.1 Product Specifications
1.1.1 Overview
The Galaxy NAS LX5 is the newest member of the Galaxy family of Network Attached Storage (NAS)
and iSCSI products. It comes in 2 basic models:
1U Gateway product that uses Galaxy® RAID arrays as it’s storage system. Up to 120TB of various
SAS attached RAID can be configured to meet your NAS or ISCSI requirements.
2U 8bay, 3U 16bay, or 5U 24bay rack mount server chassis NAS and iSCSI solution designed to hold
disk storage internally plus have SAS expansion. Up to 120TB of total storage is possible to meet your
requirements.
As with the earlier GalaxyNASLX4, the DSS Galaxy NAS LX5 is characterized by many of the same
outstanding features and attributes as those of other NAS family members. The most noticeable feature
is that, like the latest Microsoft Storage Server version, the Galaxy NAS LX5 is capable of being a file
server using the standard NAS IP protocols plus it is also an ISCSI storage target and initiator. Other
features include a preloaded USB 2.0 / 1.1 Flash module with the NAS Linux operating system installed
on it, network connectivity load balancing, easy to add storage management tools, integrated software
functions that help ease configuration and use, ease of deployment in the network, as well as built-in
tools to facilitate remote management and systems management, backup management, business
continuance replication management, and upgradeable storage capacities. The Galaxy NAS LX5
supports the major industry-standard file protocols: CIFS, SMB, NFS, Apple Talk , HTTP, and FTP.
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Improvements to the Galaxy NAS LX5 include:
16TB[32bitOS] / 80TB[64bit
OS]Logical Volumes 32 or 64bit OS
Optional Additional logical volume
Addons NAS and / or ISCSI target/client
Built in Anti-virus protection Ext3 NFS journaling file system automatically
defragments
Standard 120TB volume,
more with additional licensing Asyncronous replication over a LAN or WAN to
another LX5 as best form of disaster plan
Software RAID support OS Update via web
Built-in Symantec Backup-Agent Server Administration via HTTPS Protocol
The Galaxy NAS LX5 is a high-performance network storage device designed for a variety of Ethernet
LAN storage applications in the Audio, Video, Print Graphics, Medical Imagery, and Video Surveillance
markets. Because of the unique way the storage and OS interact, large file serving and streaming data
becomes the real strength of the Galaxy NAS LX5. Although difficult to project how successful it will be
with your specific usage, many customers are finding that the Galaxy NAS LX5 fits a storage
requirement that was recently being filled by expensive direct attached work station storage.
Special note about the LX5’s usable capacity:
The LX5 NAS has the ability to do replication, snapshots, and other Enterprise level features that
require storage space usage which deducts from the user’s usable storage space. As a result Rorke
will assign 25% of the LX5 NAS’s formatted capacity to these features, resulting in the users being able
to use only 75% of the formatted capacity.
1.1.2 Basic Features and Advantages
Galaxy NAS LX5 DSS products provide these important features and advantages:
Upgraded Nehalem mother board
Updated SATA RAID controller
32 bit or 64 bit EXT Linux based OS
Simultaneous NAS, ISCSI target and initiator
Web-based Graphical User Interface
Standard Network Gateway Support
DHCP Server Support
Built in Anti-Virus Protection
Built in Business Continuance Replication Software
Secured Administration Access
Multiple Network Interface Card (NIC) Support
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Adaptive Load Balancing (ALB)
Adapter Fault Tolerance (AFT)
Up to 16TB logical volume support
UPS Support and Network UPS Support
Console Tool as well as Remote Console
Email Alert Notification and Log Function
Software RAID support
Hardware RAID Controller Support
Fibre Channel Support
Snapshot and Snapshot with Scheduling Function
Multi Logical Volume Expansion
Online Logical Volume Expansion
Multiple Management Level
Target Password Protection
IPsec
10 Gb Ethernet Support with TCP/IP Offload Engine Support
Multi-CPU Support
Built in Symantec Backup software
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1.2 Model Variations
1.2.1 Galaxy NAS LX5 Model Descriptions
The Galaxy NAS LX5 has 4 primary models with many storage variations:
1RU model PN GNAS1UHD-LX5-2SAS3 or GNAS1UHD-LX5-2FC8 has riser cards that allow for
external RAID add-on capacity connected by SAS or FC.
2RU model PN GNAS2U-LX5/A-CCCC has 8 internal SATA II hot swap drives in a RAID 5
configuration with capacities of 2TB up to 8TB.
3RU model PN GNAS3U-LX5/A-CCCC has 16 internal SATA II hot swap drives in a RAID 6
configuration with capacities of 4TB up to 16TB.
5RU model PN GNAS5U-LX5/A-CCCC has 24 internal SATA II hot swap drives in a RAID 6
configuration with capacities of 6TB up to 24TB
The Galaxy NAS LX5 models share the same basic setup, configuration, and administration so the
main portion of the manual will discuss these functions.
For ease of purpose, the main portion of the manual will
be based on the 3RU version of the Galaxy NAS LX5.
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1.3 Product Description
1.3.1 Description of Physical components
1.3.2 Component specifications
The Galaxy NAS LX5 16 bay is a 3U 16-bay rack mountable network appliance server and
storage enclosure that supports up to sixteen hot-swappable hard disk drives. The Motherboard is an
dual Nehalem server mother board. This board supports:
One 2.26Ghz Nehalem CPU, option for two CPUs plus Dual core
USB Linux OS Flash boot drive, Slim CD
On board externally connected video, mouse, and keyboard
On board dual 1Gb Ethernet ports
Ships with 12GB DDR RAM
Up to 3 PCI-X , 3 PCI-E slots
PCI-X SATA II RAID 6 controller
Front panel and system control CD Rom drive
RAID Disk drives and trays
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