Snap Appliance Snap Server 510 User manual

Quick Start Guide and User CD
Kurzanleitung und Benutzer-CD
Guía de iniciación rápida y CD del usuario
Guide de mise en route rapide et CD de l’utilisateur

About This Guide
This guide shows you how to install your Snap Server 510, 520, or 550 in a rack and connect the server to your
network. The instructions consist of 5 steps:
Step 1: Verify the contents of your shipping package.
Step 2: Install the server in the rack.
Step 3: Connect power and network cables.
Step 4: Power on the Snap Server.
Step 5: Connect to the Snap Server for the first time.
Step 1: Verify the Contents of the Shipping Package
Before you begin installation, check to make sure you have all the hardware components required for your system.
Check the contents of your Ship Kit to make sure you have all the components described in the
Hardware
Features section.
Gather any optional components that you need to complete your system (described below in the
Optional
Hardware Components table).
Optional Hardware Components
Component Description
Tape Backup Device(s)
and Cables
To attach a tape device via a SCSI connection to the Snap Server, you need a
68-pin VHDCI cable. For a list of compatible backup solutions, see the Support
section of the Snap Appliance Web site.
APC-brand UPS devices Snap Servers are designed to work with a network-based, APC-brand UPS. Visit
the APC Web site for a list of APC models to use with your Snap Server.
Power Supply Upgrade Snap Servers 510 and 520 can be upgraded to a second power supply. The
Snap Server 550 comes with dual power supplies.
SAS or SCSI Card
Upgrade
The Snap Server 520 can be upgraded to include a SAS card to attach to a
SANbloc S50 expansion array. The Snap Server 550 comes equipped with a SAS
card.
The Snap Server 510 can be upgraded to include a SCSI card. Snap Servers 520
and 550 come equipped with built-in SCSI interfaces.
Memory Upgrades Memory upgrades are available in 512 MB and 1GB DIMMs. You can add
memory up to 4 GB. However, you cannot install DIMMs of different capacity
on the same server, so if you have one 512 MB DIMM, you can add up to 3
additional DIMMs of the same capacity. Or you can replace your original DIMM
with one of greater capacity and add up to 3 more of those.
Note If you are upgrading the memory on a Snap Server 510, remove the
256 MB DIMM and add up to four 512 MB or 1GB DIMMs.
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Hardware Features
1Power button 8 LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) 15 SCSI connector**
2 Reset button 9 Hot-swappable disk drives (4) 16 Ethernet cables (2)
3 System status lights 10 Power supply module* 17 Power cables (1 US, 1 UK, 1 EU)*
4 Disk drive status lights 11 Primary Ethernet port 18 Inner slide rails (2)
5 Bezel release mechanisms 12 Secondary Ethernet port 19 Outer slide rails (4)
6 Unit ID (UID) light and button 13 Service connector 20 Rack mount screws
7 Not active (for future use) 14 Unit ID (UID) light and button 21 Quick Start Guides and User CDs (3)
* 550 model has dual power supplies and 3 extra power cables
** Not available on the Snap Server 510
Note The USB connectors on the back of the Snap Server are disabled and cannot be used for administrative
purposes. Snap Servers are managed via the browser-based Administration tool.
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Step 2: Install the Server in a Rack
Note The Snap Server 510, 520, and 550 can only be mounted in a four-post, 32-inch depth, EIA-compliant
rack. A two-post telco-style rack or a rack less than 32-inches in depth will not support the server.
As shown in the Hardware Features illustration, the Snap Server ships with two slide rail assemblies consisting of
inner rails to attach to the chassis, outer rails to attach to the rack, and a packet of screws for mounting the rails
to the chassis and to the rack. The rails are not universal. They are stamped Left and Right and must be mounted
correctly (stamped designation refers to left and right as you are facing the front of the unit).
You will need a Phillips screwdriver to mount the rails and a second person to help position the Snap Server into
the rack.
Attach the Sliders to the Chassis
1 Take the left inner slider and position it on the left side toward the rear of
the chassis. The tongues on the chassis should fit through the rectangular
holes on the rail, and the release mechanism should be facing out.
2 Slide the rail forward, and continue to slide until you can feel that it’s
attached securely (see illustration).
3Fasten with the rail attachment Phillips screw.
4Repeat Steps 1 through 3 for the right inner slider.
Attach the Slide Rail Assemblies to the Rack
1 Assemble the outer slide rail assemblies by fitting the longer rail piece
on top of the shorter rail piece and pulling outward until the two pieces
lock.
2 Position one of the rail assemblies in the rack (making sure you place
the right-stamped rail on the right side of the rack).
3Align the front holes with the front
holes in the rack and screw a rail screw into the bottom hole.
Note that the rack holes are not evenly spaced. Be sure to align the rail so
that the rail holes match up with the rack holes.
4Align the rear holes with the rear holes in the rack and screw rail screws in
the top and bottom holes.
5Repeat Steps 2 and 3 for the second rail.
Mount the Chassis in the Rack
1 Align the inner sliders (attached to the chassis) with the front ends of
the slide rail assemblies (attached to the rack) and slide the server
into the rack.
2Line up the holes on the inner sliders with the holes on the rack/
outer rails, and secure the chassis with the remaining screws.

Step 3: Connect Power and Network Cables
The server has Dual-Gigabit Ethernet ports that can connect to 10BaseT, 100BaseTx, or 1000BaseT networks. A
dual-port configuration offers added advantages, such as load balancing and failover. You may connect one or
both of the ports.
If you connect only one port, you must use the primary port on the back of the server, as shown in the
Hardware Features illustration.
To take advantage of network bonding (load balancing or failover), both ports must be physically connected to
the network; and (a) for load balancing, connected to the same switch on the same subnet; or (b) for failover,
connected to different switches on the same subnet (in case one switch fails).
Caution The speed/duplex setting on Snap Servers defaults to autonegotiate. The networking switch or hub
to which the server is connected must also be configured to autonegotiate; otherwise, network throughput or
connectivity to the server may be seriously impacted.
Cabling the Server to the Network
Use the provided Ethernet cables to connect the server to the network. When you connect the network cables to
active ports, the network lights on the bezel (LAN 1 and LAN 2) are green.
Connecting the Power Cord
Note Snap Server 510/520 (shown) uses a
single power supply. The Snap Server 550 (not
shown) has dual power supplies and will require a
second UPS and/or electrical outlet for installation.
As a data integrity measure, Snap Appliance
strongly recommends you connect the Snap Server
to the power source via a UPS. Use the provided power cord(s) to plug the modules into the UPS(s) or properly
grounded electrical outlet(s).
Note Snap Servers are designed to work with APC-brand, network-based UPS devices to automatically
shut down cleanly in the event of a power failure. You must configure the APC unit both in the Snap Server’s
Administration Tool and in the APC user interface.
Step 4: Power on the Snap Server
To turn on the server, press the power button on the front of the server. The server takes a few minutes to initialize.
The LCD will display the server’s name and IP address when the system has fully initialized.
Note If you are connecting a SANbloc S50 expansion array, use
the array’s documentation to install and connect the array before
powering on the Snap Server.
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Step 5: Connect to the Snap Server for the First Time
Snap Servers are preset to acquire an IP address from a DHCP server. If no DHCP server is found on the network,
the Snap Server defaults to an IP address of 10.10.10.10, and you may not be able to see the server on your
network. You can discover a Snap Server using either the default server name or the Snap Server Manager (SSM)
utility. Use the server name method if you are installing a Snap Server on a network with a DHCP server. Use SSM
if your network does not have a DHCP server or if your network does not have name resolution services.
To Connect to a Snap Server Using the Server Name
This procedure requires that name resolution services (via WINS or an equivalent service) be operational.
1 Find the server name. The default server name is SNAPnnnnnn, where nnnnnn is the server number.
For example, the name of a Snap Server with a server number of 610019 is SNAP610019. The server number
is a unique, numerics-only string that appears on a label affixed to the top of the server in the left front corner.
2 In a Web browser, enter the following URL:
http://SNAPnnnnnn (where SNAPnnnnnn is the server name)
3 Press Enter. The Web View screen opens.
4 Log into the Administration Tool and complete the Initial Setup Wizard.
Click the administration link. In the login dialog box, enter admin as the user name and admin as the
password, then click OK.Complete the setup procedure using the Initial Setup Wizard.
To Connect to a Snap Server Using Snap Server Manager
Snap Server Manager (SSM) is a Java-based, multiserver administrative application that runs on all major
client platforms. Administrators can discover, configure, and monitor all local and remote GuardianOS
Snap Servers from the SSM interface. You can download and install SSM using the Install_SSM.html file found
on your Snap Server User CD. Be sure to install SSM on a computer residing on the same network segment as
your Snap Server(s).
1 Launch SSM.
SSM discovers all Snap Servers on its local network segment and displays their server names, IP addresses,
and other status information in the main console. If you do not have a DHCP server, there might be a delay
before the server appears on the network.
Note: To distinguish multiple Snap Servers, you may
need to find their default server names as explained
in the previous procedure.
2 If using a DHCP server, proceed to Step 3. Otherwise,
assign an IP address to the server.
In the SSM console, right-click the server name and
select Set IP Address. At a minimum, enter an IP
address and a subnet mask, then click OK.
3 Launch a server’s Administration Tool.
In the SSM console, right-click a server name and
select Launch Web Administration, as shown in the
illustration.
4 Log into the Administration Tool and complete the Initial Setup Wizard.

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Obtaining Service
To obtain service or technical support for your
Snap Server, please visit our Web site at
http://www.snapappliance.com, or call 1-408-934-7274.
For immediate response to a service inquiry, you can submit a question to our
technical support department using our Expert Knowledge Base System
http://www.adaptec.com/snapkb
Technischen Service
Sie finden den technischen Service oder Kundendienst für Ihren Snap Server auf unserer Website. Wenn Kunden
sofortige Antworten auf eine Serviceanfrage wünschen, können sie mit Hilfe unseres Expert Knowledge Base System
http://www.adaptec.com/snapkb
Obtención de servicio de asistencia
Para obtener servicio o asistencia técnica para su Snap Server, visite nuestro sitio Web. Para obtener respuesta
inmediata a su solicitud de asistencia, envíelas en la forma de preguntas a nuestro Sistema experto de base de
conocimiento en http://www.
adaptec.com/snapkb
Obtention d‘un entretien
Pour un entretien ou une assistance technique concernant votre Snap Server, vérifiez notre site
web. Pour obtenir une réponse immédiate à une demande de service, vous pouvez envoyer
une question à notre service d‘assistance technique en utilisant notre système de base
de connaissances experte http://www.
adaptec.com/snapkb
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