Rorke Data GalaxyNASLX2 Quick setup guide

Galaxy LX2 Series
Network Attached Storage System
Configuration and System
Integration Guide

GALAXYNASLX CONFIGURATION AND SYSTEM INTEGRATION GUIDE
1 Section 2 Basic Setup
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This manual only applies to the GalaxyNASLX2
Version 1.1 October 20, 2006

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Table of Contents
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS.........................................................................................................................8
CONVENTIONS............................................................................................................................................9
GALAXYNASLX22 OS UPDATES.....................................................................................................10
1.1 Product Specifications ....................................................................................................................12
1.1.1 Overview..............................................................................................................................................12
1.1.2 Basic Features and Advantages ...................................................................................................13
1.2 Model Variations................................................................................................................................14
1.2.1 GalaxyNASLX22 Model Descriptions...........................................................................................14
1.3 Model Variations................................................................................................................................15
1.3.1 Description of Physical components...........................................................................................15
1.3.2 Component specifications..............................................................................................................15
1.3.3 Raid storage specifications............................................................................................................16
1.3.4 Embedded OS features....................................................................................................................17
1.4 Mounting / Securing GalaxyNASLX22.........................................................................................17
1.4.1 Rack Mounting the GalaxyNASLX22............................................................................................17
1.4.2 Installation Sequence.......................................................................................................................19
1.4.2.1 Ball Bearing Slide Rail Rack Installation.....................................................................................19
2.1 Configuring the NAS ........................................................................................................................23
2.1.1 Indicators and switch descriptions Figure 2.1.........................................................................23
2.1.2 Making connections and Power Up Figure 2.2.........................................................................23
2.2 Pre-configuration Setup..................................................................................................................24
2.2.1 First time operation of GalaxyNASLX22 Figure 2.3..................................................................24
2.3 Remote Administration....................................................................................................................24

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2.3.1 Logging into the GalaxyNASLX22 Figure 2.5 ............................................................................25
2.3.2 Setup of the Admin password Figure 2.6 ..................................................................................25
2.3.3 Changing the NAS network name Figure 2.7 ........................................................................26
2.3.4 Setting the NAS Date and Time Figure 2.8...............................................................................26
2.3.5 Preparing Raid volumes Figure 2.9............................................................................................27
2.3.6 Preparing NAS Shares Figure 2.10-2.11....................................................................................27
2.3.6.1 Assigning protocol and attributes Figure 2.12........................................................................29
2.3.6.2 Assigning Share protocol attributes Figure 2.13– 2.14.........................................................30
2.3.7 Access to Shares Figure 2.15.....................................................................................................31
2.3.8 Access Shares under Linux...........................................................................................................32
2.3.9 Access Shares under MAC OSX 10.4...........................................................................................32
2.3.10 User and Group Permissions / Privileges...................................................................................32
2.4 Example of Storage Capacity Usage............................................................................................32
3.0 GalaxyNASLX22 GUI Functions....................................................................................................34
3.1.0 “Resources” Menu Functions Figure 3.1...................................................................................34
3.1.1 Shares..................................................................................................................................................35
3.1.1.1 Creating a Share Figure 3.2...........................................................................................................35
3.1.1.2 Function “SMB Settings Function” Figure 3.3.......................................................................35
3.1.1.3 Function: “NFS share access” Figure 3.4.................................................................................36
3.1.1.4 Function: “FTP Settings” Figure 3.5...........................................................................................37
3.1.2 Users ....................................................................................................................................................39
3.1.2.1 Function: “Create new user” Figure 3.6.....................................................................................39
3.1.2.2 Function: Quota for users (import/export) Figure 3.6 ...........................................................39
3.1.2.3 Function: User ID [Uid] Mappings Figure 3.8.............................................................................41
3.1.3 Groups Figure 3.9..........................................................................................................................41
3.2.0 ‘Setup’ ‘server’ Functions Figure 3.10.......................................................................................42

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3.2.1 Function “NAS Server name“ Figure 3.10..................................................................................42
3.2.2 Function “Authentication method” Figure 3.10........................................................................42
3.2.3 Function “Clock settings” Figure 3.11........................................................................................44
3.2.4 Function “Set time” Figure 3.11....................................................................................................45
3.2.5 Function “NFS settings” Figure 3.12...........................................................................................45
3.2.6 Function “FTP settings” Figure 3.13............................................................................................45
3.2.7 Function “AppleTalk Settings” Figure 3.13................................................................................47
3.2.8 Function “SMB Settings” Figure 3.14..........................................................................................48
3.2.9 Function “Backup Client Settings” Figure 3.15........................................................................49
3.2.10 Function “Language Settings” Figure 3.15................................................................................51
3.3.0 ‘Setup’ ‘Network’ Functions...........................................................................................................51
3.3.1 Function “IP address” Figure 3.16...............................................................................................51
3.3.2 Function “NIC assignments” Figure 3.16...................................................................................51
3.3.3 Function “Create Ethernet team” Figure 3.16............................................................................52
3.4.0 ‘Setup’ ‘Administrator’ Functions.................................................................................................54
3.4.1 Function “Administrator Password ” Figure 3.17.....................................................................54
3.4.2 Function “Administrator Access ” Figure 3.17.........................................................................54
3.4.3 Function “E-mail notification” Figure 3.18.................................................................................55
3.4.4 Function “SSL Certificate Authority” Figure 3.18.....................................................................55
3.4.5 Function “SNMP Settings” Figure 3.18.......................................................................................55
3.5.0 ‘Setup’ ‘UPS’ Functions...................................................................................................................57
3.5.1 Function “UPS configuration ” Figure 3.19................................................................................57
3.6.0 ‘Setup’ ‘disk manager’ Functions.................................................................................................58
3.6.1 Function “Synchronize mode” Figure 3.20................................................................................58
3.6.2 Function “Synchronize options” Figure 3.20 ............................................................................59
3.6.2 Function “Choose Shares” Figure 3.20.......................................................................................60

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3.6.3 Function “Synchronize schedule” Figure 3.21..........................................................................60
3.6.4 Function “Unit Manager” Figure 3.22..........................................................................................61
3.6.4 Function “Units Assigned ” Figure 3.23......................................................................................62
3.6.5 Function “Share Volume/Logical Manager” Figure 3.23.........................................................62
3.6.6 Function “Snapshot definition” Figure 3.24 ..............................................................................62
3.7.0 ‘Setup’ ‘GUI’ Functions....................................................................................................................64
3.7.1 Function “Search preferences ”....................................................................................................64
3.8.0 ‘Maintenance’ ‘shutdown’ Functions..........................................................................................65
3.8.1 Function “System shutdown” Figure 3.25..................................................................................65
3.8.2 Function “Schedule for shutdown” Figure 3.25........................................................................65
3.8.3 Function “System restart” Figure 3.25........................................................................................65
3.8.4 Function “Schedule for restart” Figure 3.26..............................................................................65
3.8.5 Function “Connection reset” Figure 3.26...................................................................................66
3.9.0 ‘Maintenance’ ‘snapshot’ Functions............................................................................................66
3.9.1 Function “Snapshot access” Figure 3.27...................................................................................67
3.9.2 Function “NFS Snapshot access” Figure 3.27..........................................................................67
3.10.0 ‘Maintenance’ ’ resource misc’ Functions..................................................................................68
3.10.1 Function “Save resources” Figure 3.28......................................................................................68
3.10.2 Function “Restore resources” Figure 3.28.................................................................................68
3.10.1 Function “Remove resources” Figure 3.28................................................................................69
3.11.0 ‘Maintenance’ ’ software update’ Functions..............................................................................70
3.11.1 Function “System software update” Figure 3.29......................................................................70
3.12.0 ‘Maintenance’ ’ backup’ Functions..............................................................................................71
3.12.1 Function “Local backup” Figure 3.30..........................................................................................71
3.12.2 Function “Local backup schedule” Figure 3.30........................................................................71
3.12.3 Function “Restore from local backup” Figure 3.30..................................................................72

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3.12.4 Function “Tape backup” Figure 3.31...........................................................................................72
3.12.5 Function “Tape restore function” Figure 3.31...........................................................................73
3.12.6 Function “Tape drive utilities” Figure 3.32.................................................................................74
3.12.0 ’ Status’ Functions...........................................................................................................................74
3.12.1 Function “network” Figure 3.33....................................................................................................74
3.12.2 Function “share volume” Figure 3.34+ Figure 3.35..................................................................75
3.12.3 Function “connections” Figure 3.36............................................................................................76
3.12.4 Function “hardware” Figure 3.37+Figure 3.38...........................................................................77
3.13.0 ’Raid / FC’ Functions.......................................................................................................................78
3.13.1 Function “raid manager” raid administrations Figure 3.39....................................................78
3.14.0 ‘Help’ Functions ...............................................................................................................................79
3.14.1 Function “software license’ Figure 3.40 ....................................................................................79
3.14.2 Function “manual” Figure 3.41......................................................................................................80
3.14.2 Function “registration” Figure 3.42..............................................................................................80
3.14.3 Function “About GalaxyNASLX22” Figure 3.43........................................................................80
4.0. Troubleshooting................................................................................................................................81
4.1.0 GalaxyNASLX22 chassis.................................................................................................................81
4.1.1 Front panel indicators and alarms Figure 4.1............................................................................81
4.1.2 Raid Indicators and alarms.............................................................................................................83
4.1.2.1 Raid manager / GUI Figure 4.2.....................................................................................................83
4.2.0 GalaxyNASLX22 OS..........................................................................................................................84
4.3.0 Repairs / Replacements...................................................................................................................89
4.3.1 Replacing a Hard Disk Drive in the RAID Chassis....................................................................89
4.3.2 Replacing a defective internal fan in the GalaxyNASLX22 Chassis....................................90
4.3.3 Replacing a defective power supply in the GalaxyNASLX22 Chassis................................93

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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 GalaxyNASLX22 RAID 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.
•Dual redundant controller models come with two controller modules that must be installed
into the subsystem. Single controller models come with a single controller module and a
metal sheet is placed over the lower controller bay at the rear of the subsystem. Since
single controller models cannot be upgraded, this metal sheet should NEVER be removed.
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.

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Conventions
Naming
From this point on and throughout the rest of this manual, the GalaxyNASLX22 series is referred to as simply the
“subsystem” or the “system.”
LImportant 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.
0Warnings
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.