Sony BSV-M1 - StorStation NAS Server User manual

BSV-M1
© 2001 Sony Corporation. All rights reserved.
4-660-419-12 (1)
Network Backup
Server
Operating Instructions
Before operating the unit, please read this manual
thoroughly and retain it for future reference.

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Table of Contents
Chapter 1 Introduction
Overview.......................................................................4
Features and Functions..............................................5
Front................................................................................5
Rear.................................................................................6
Prerequisite Knowledge for Using This Server ........6
System Configuration .................................................7
System Requirements.................................................7
About This Manual ......................................................8
How To Use the Online Manual .....................................8
How To Use the Online Help..........................................9
Chapter 2 Basic Use
Overview.....................................................................10
Setting Up the Server for Use...................................10
Basic Operations.......................................................11
Control Panel.................................................................11
Browser.........................................................................12
Setting or Changing the System Administrator
Password.............................................................14
Setting the Date and Time ........................................15
Registering the ARCserve License with BSV-M1...16
Registering the ARCserve License
with the Backup Client .......................................18
Making server settings using ARCserve.................19
Saving Settings (Backup) .........................................20
Shutting Down the System.......................................20
Shutting Down the System from the Control Panel......20
Shutting Down the System from the Browser ..............21
LED Indicators ...........................................................22
Chapter 3 Using the Control Panel
Overview.....................................................................24
Configuration Menu...................................................24
Enter Password..............................................................25
Network.........................................................................26
Reboot System ..............................................................27
Shutdown System..........................................................28
Display Mode................................................................28
View Status Menu......................................................29
View Disk Space Menu..............................................31

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Chapter 4 Using the BSV-M1 Administration Menu
Overview.....................................................................32
System Configuration Menu.....................................32
Network.........................................................................33
Date & Time..................................................................34
Alert Email....................................................................34
Password .......................................................................35
Backup & Restore Menu ...........................................36
Maintenance Menu ....................................................36
Status.............................................................................36
Shutdown ......................................................................38
Updating Software ........................................................40
License ..........................................................................41
Online Document Menu ............................................42
Appendix
Precautions................................................................43
Messages Displayed on the LCD Panel...................43
Adjust the Contrast of the Liquid Crystal Display..47
Resetting System ......................................................47
Repairing the File System.............................................47
System Restore..............................................................48
Restoring the Server to the Factory Default
Configuration ......................................................49
List of Error Messages Sent by Alert Email............50
List of Error Logs ......................................................50
Troubleshooting ........................................................51
Main Specifications...................................................52
Hardware.......................................................................52
Glossary .....................................................................54
Index ...........................................................................57
Program ©2001 Sony Corporation
Documentation ©2001 Sony Corporation
©2001 Sony Corporation
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Chapter 1 Introduction
Chapter1
Introduction
Overview
The BSV-M1 is a dedicated backup server that works over a network and used
in conjunction with the Sony AIT Library (LIB-162). Because the BSV-M1 is
pre-configured for use as a backup server, minimal work is necessary to put it
into operation.
Can be managed through a web browser
Most settings and backup software control can be performed remotely through
a web browser.
Features ARCserve
ARCservefromComputerAssociatesInternational,Inc.isusedforthebackup
software. ARCserve features an easy-to-use interface and high performance
backup functions.
Supports backup on multiple platforms
Can be used as a comprehensive backup server on computers with different
operating systems, such as Windows NT 4.0, Windows 2000, UNIXand Linux.
Rack mountable
Using the rack mount installation component kit, you can install the server in a
standard 19-inch EIA rack. Installing the unit in a rack along with the AIT
Library (such as the LIB-162) uses just 3U rack spaces.

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Features and Functions
Front
A
AA
APower indicator LED
Lights when the power is turned on.
B
BB
BNetwork indicator LED
Lights when there is activity on the network.
C
CC
C100Base-TX network indicator LED
Lights when the server is connected to a 100Base-TX network.
D
DD
DHard disk indicator LED
Lights when the hard disk is being accessed.
E
EE
ESystem indicator LED
Lights when the system is running normally.
F
FF
FLiquid-crystal display
Displays information such as the operating status. When the server is idle, a
preset message is displayed.
G
GG
GControl buttons
Used for controlling the server through the Control Panel Menu.
H
HH
HVentilation holes
Please be careful not to block the ventilation holes. If the ventilation holes are
blocked, overheating could lead to fire or other damage.
POWER
MENU ENTER CANCEL
SYSTEMHDD100MLAN
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Rear
A
AA
APower switch
B
BB
BLINK LED
Lights when the server is connected to an active hub.
C
CC
CACT LED
Lights when there is activity on the network.
D
DD
DSCSI connector
Connect this to the library unit. Complies with Ultra 2 LVD SCSI standards.
E
EE
EPower supply connector
Plug the provided power cord into this connector.
F
FF
FFan
Be careful not to block the fan's ventilation holes. If the ventilation holes are
blocked, overheating could lead to fire or other damage.
G
GG
GLAN connector
Connect a 10Base-T/100Base-TX network cable here.
Prerequisite Knowledge for Using This Server
As a prerequisite for using this server, you should be familiar with computers
and networks. For example, you need to understand the following terms. A
glossary of technical terms is included at the end of this manual.
• TCP/IP Communication Protocol (IP Address, Domain Name, Host Name,
Subnet Mask, Gateway, DHCP, DNS)
• LAN Equipments (Router, HUB, 100Base-TX, 10Base-T)
• Internet Software
- Electronic Mail (SMTP)
-Browser
• Computer (Windows NT 4.0, Windows 2000, UNIX, Linux)
• Library unit
•SCSI
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System Configuration
Normally, this server (the head unit) is connected to the library unit. Using the
backup application built intothe server, you can integrate andbackup datato the
library from backup clients. Connecting the server directly to a network allows
you to configure the server and perform maintenance remotely through a web
browser.
The illustration below shows the server in conjunction with the Sony AIT
Library (LIB-162).
Note
• Connect the server to the library unit with a SCSI cable.
• Control the library unit from this server.
System Requirements
The hardware and software required to control this server are as follows.
Computer for Setup and Management
Prepare a computer that can run one of the following browsers.
• Browser Software
- Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.0 (for Windows)
- Netscape Communicator 4.7 (for Windows)
- Netscape Communicator 4.7 (for Macintosh)
- Netscape Communicator 4.7 (for Solaris and Linux)
Library
The following Sony library is required:
• LIB-162
POWER
MENU ENTER CANCEL
SYSTEMHDD100MLAN
Computer for setup
and management
Makeserversettingsand
perform maintenance
Head unit (BSV-M1)
File server File server application server
Backup clients
Library unit (LIB-162)
Ultra 2 SCSI
Ethernet

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Backup Clients
The BSV-M1 can back up data from computers that meet the following
requirements.
• Operating Systems:
-UNIX
- Linux
- Windows: Microsoft Windows NT 4.0, Windows 2000
• LAN port:
Others
• Hub (100/10Base-T)
• 100Base-TX/10Base-T cable
For the latest information about support for the Sony library and backup client,
please visit the StorStation Web site (http://www.sony.co.jp/en/Products/
storagesolution/). Information is also available from Sony Technical Centers.
About This Manual
This manual explains how the system administrator can set up the server and
make necessary settings.
For detailed information on using this server and the functions of the menu and
buttons, please refer to the Online Help together with this manual.
How To Use the Online Manual
Displaying the Online Manual
Click “Online Document” on the BSV-M1 Administration Menu. After the
“Online Document” page appears, you can display the BSV-M1 Online Manual
(this manual) or the ARCserve manual.
• Click the “Open”button onthe right of“Administrator's Guide” to displaythe
BSV-M1 Online Manual (this manual).
• Click the “Open” button on the right of “Application Manual” to display the
ARCserve Online Manual.

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Fordetails on theBSV-M1 Administration Menu, refer to Chapter 4, “Using the
BSV-M1 Administration Menu” (page 32).
Quitting the Online Manual
Click the “Close” button. (Example: in Windows)
How To Use the Online Help
Displaying the Online Help
To display the Online Help for an individual screen in the BSV-M1
Administration Menu, click in the lower left of the screen.
Quitting the Online Help
Click the “Close” button. (Example: in Windows)

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Chapter 2 Basic Use
Chapter2
Basic Use
Overview
This chapter explains the following topics:
• Control panel and browser operation
• Shutdown
• Operations and settings required to manage the server
For operation and setup of the backup application, please refer to the
ARCservemanual.
For details on individual items in the Control Panel Menu and BSV-M1
Administration Menu, see Chapter 3, “Using the Control Panel” (page 24), and
Chapter 4, “Using the BSV-M1 Administration Menu” (page 32).
Setting Up the Server for Use
Once the server is connected to the network, perform the following set-up
procedure to access the server. For information on how to set up the network,
refer to the “Installation Guide”.
1
Set the system administrator password. (page 14)
The administrator password is extremely important for system security. Be
sure to set the system administrator password before performing the
following setup.
2
Set the date and time. (page 15)
3
Registering the ARCserve license with BSV-M1
(page 16).
4
Registering the ARCserve license with the backup
client (page 18).
5
Make server settings using ARCserve. (page 19)

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Basic Operations
The control panel (which consists of an LCD panel and control buttons on the
front surface of the device) and browser are used to perform basic server
operations.
Control Panel
Usethe control panel to make the systemand network settings, to restart or shut
down the system, and to display the system's operational status.
For details on the control panel menu, refer to Chapter 3, “Using the Control
Panel” (page 24).
By using the control panel, the following tasks can be accomplished.
• Configure network related settings
• Restart or shut down the system
• Set messages to display on the LCD panel when the server is idle
• Check system's operational status
• Check the usage condition of the hard disk.
Note
Some of the setups and operations such as, network settings, restart/shutdown,
system status and hard disk condition monitoring can be performed through a
browser.
Operations of the Control Buttons
Thefollowingbuttons are on the control panel. Usethese buttons to operate the
Control Panel Menu.
[MENU] button
The Control Panel Menu appears.
b
bb
bbutton, B
BB
Bbutton
Moves the cursor left and right. These buttons are used to select values and to
specify the positions of letters and numbers.
v
vv
vbutton, V
VV
Vbutton
These buttons are used to select a menu and to input letters and numbers.
• Press vto move to the previous menu, and Vto move to the next menu.
• Press vto cycle forwards through letters and numbers one at a time, and Vto
cycle backwards.
[ENTER] button
This button is used to finalize the displayed menu or value, and to execute
operations.
• Finalizes or executes the displayed menu or operation.
• Saves the values.
Note
Input a space to delete an unwanted character.
[CANCEL] button
Aborts the current operation and returns to the previous menu.

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Browser
AccesstheBSV-M1AdministrationMenuthroughabrowser.Mostsettingsand
operations of the server, backup software (ARCserve) operation, configuration,
restarting or shutting down the system and network configuration can be
performed from the BSV-M1 Administration Menu.
Fordetails on theBSV-M1 Administration Menu, refer to Chapter 4, “Using the
BSV-M1 Administration Menu” (page 32).
Caution
Make sure your browser is configured to enable JavaScript. With Internet
Explorer 5.0, select “Tools”- “Internet Options” - “Security” - “Custom Level”
- “Scripting” - “Active Scripting” - “Enable”.
Using a browser, the following tasks can be accomplished by accessing the
BSV-M1 Administration Menu.
• Configure network settings
• Configure system settings
• Change or set the system administrator password
• Using the backup software (ARCserve)
• Check status
• Restart and shutdown the system
• Update the system software
• Manage the ARCserve software license
Operating with a Browser Use a browser to access and use the BSV-M1 Administration Menu.
1
Launch the browser on the client computer.
2
Enter “http://XXX.XXX.XXX.XXX/” in the “Address” or “Location”
field.
For “XXX.XXX.XXX.XXX”, enter the IP address of the server.
(Example) 192.168.0.100
The “Enter Network Password” dialog box appears.
Note
Each time you access the BSV-M1 Administration Menu, you must enter
the user name and password. When the device is shipped from the factory,
the default user name is “admin” and the default password is “admin”.
The IP address can be obtained from the LCD.
3
Enter “admin” in the “User Name” field. Enter “admin” in the “Password”
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(Example) When using Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.0
4
Click “OK”.
The top page of the BSV-M1 Administration Menu appears.
(When the BSV-M1 Administration Menu is accessed for the first time, a
software license agreement is displayed.)
(Example) When using Microsoft Internet Explorer
5
Click the button corresponding to the menu you want to use.
The page corresponding to the selected menu appears.

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(Example) The “System Configuration” page
6
To return to the top page, click .
Note
Sony strongly recommends that you change the system administrator
password before configuring the server. For information on how to set the
administrator password, refer to “Setting or Changing the System
Administrator Password” (page 14) of this chapter.
Setting or Changing the System Administrator
Password
The administrator password is extremely important for system security. When
you access the BSV-M1 Administration Menu, be sure to change the system
administrator password before configuring the settings. Furthermore, guard the
administrator password carefully.
Set or change the system administrator password through the BSV-M1
Administration Menu.
1
Click “System Configuration” on the BSV-M1 Administration Menu, and
then click “Password”.
You can also directly click “Password”, which is located below “System
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The “Password” page appears.
2
In the “Current Password” field, enter the current password.
If you are setting the password for the first time, enter “admin”.
3
In the “New Password” field, enter the new password as up to 8
alphanumeric characters and symbols.
See the online help for characters that can be used in passwords.
4
In the “Confirm Password” field, re-enter the same password.
5
Click “Submit”.
A message appears indicating that Settings are complete, and the password
is set or changed.
6
Click “OK”.
Setting the Date and Time
Before using this server, set the date and time.
1
Click “SystemConfiguration” on the BSV-M1 Administration Menu, then
click “Date & Time”.
Youcanalso directly click “Date &Time” whichis located below“System
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The “Date & Time” page appears.
Note
Click “Reload” to update the display with the latest information.
2
Configure the items below.
Time Zone
Click and select the time zone from the drop down list.
Date
Click and select the month and day from the drop down lists.
Year
Enter the year in the “Year” field.
Time
Click and select the hour and minute from the drop down lists.
3
Click “Submit”.
The information set above is reflected in the “Date & Time” page.
Registering the ARCserve License with BSV-M1
Beforeusingthebackup software (ARCserve), youneed to register the software
license with BSV-M1.
1
Access the Computer Associates license registration web site (http://
www.licensedesk.ca.com).
2
Execute license registration, and receive the license files.
For details of the registration procedure, refer to the StorStation web site
(http://www.sony.co.jp/en/Products/storagesolution/).

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If you are unable to access the Internet, you can register the license by
telephone. To register by telephone, call the Computer Associates Total
License Care (TLC) hotline. The telephone numbers are as follows:
From within the United States: 1-800-338-6720
From other regions: 1-631-342-5069
The license files are sent from Computer Associates when you register the
license.
Caution
• Never transfer any file to the backup server other than the BSV-M1
license files distributed by Computer Associates. Transfer of other files
may destroy data or damage the system.
• Operation of the backup server is not assured if any files other than
Computer Associates license files are transferred to the backup server.
3
Copy the license files obtained fromComputer Associates to the hard disk
of the computer.
Caution
The license files are copied to the location indicated in the “Target” field on
the screen in Step 4. Except for the symbol indicating location, the location
must be entered in the “Target” field using all single-byte alphanumeric
characters.
(Example) C:\Window\temp
4
Click “Maintenance” on the BSV-M1 Administration Menu, then click
“License”.
You can also directly click “License” which is located above
“Maintenance”.
The “License” page appears.
5
Click “Browse” and specify the license files copied to the hard disk of the
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6
Click “Submit”.
The license files are transferred.
7
Click “View License Status” and verify that the license files have been
properly registered.
Registering the ARCserve License with the Backup
Client
Beforeusingthebackup software (ARCserve), youneed to register the software
license with the backup client.
1
Access the Computer Associates license registration web site (http://
www.licensedesk.ca.com).
2
Execute license registration, and receive the license files.
For details of the registration procedure, refer to the StorStation web site
(http://www.sony.co.jp/en/Products/storagesolution/).
If you are unable to access the Internet, you can register the license by
telephone. To register by telephone, call the Computer Associates Total
License Care (TLC) hotline. The telephone numbers are as follows:
From within the United States: 1-800-338-6720
From other regions: 1-631-342-5069

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To register the necessary license data with the backup client, use the
backup software agent installation CD-ROM and install the backup agent
software into the backup client.
For details of installing the client agent software and license registration
procedures for each type of client platform, refer to “Release Notes” and
“Installation Instructions” on the CD-ROM, and the StorStation web site
(http://www.sony.co.jp/en/Products/storagesolution/).
Making server settings using ARCserve
Make server settings using ARCserve backup software.
1
Click “Backup & Restore” on the BSV-M1 Administration Menu.
You can also directly click “Backup & Restore”, which is located below
“Backup & Restore”.
The “ARCserve” page appears.
When you click an item in this page, the system prompts you to input a user
name and password to log on the ARCserve system. To proceed, use the
defaults below.
User Name : arcroot
Password : (none)
You can set the library and configure settings and perform backup and
restore operations from this page.
For more information about ARCserve, refer to the ARCserve Online
Manual. You can view the ARCserve Online Manual by accessing
“Application Manual” in the “Online Document Menu”.

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Saving Settings (Backup)
After changing settings from the control panel or a browser, make sure you
save (back up) the settings. For more information regarding saving settings,
refer to “Status” (page 36) in Chapter 4, “Using the BSV-M1
Administration Menu”.
Shutting Down the System
The system can be shut down either from the control panel or a browser.
Caution
• After the system is shut down, the server power goes off automatically.
• When shutting down the system, do not use the power switch on the rear
panel.
• Confirm that the system is not backing up data, and then shut it down. If the
system is shut down during data backup, data could be lost.
• The system can be configured so that it shuts down automatically at a
specified day and time on a weekly basis. Refer to “Shutdown” (page 38) in
the “Maintenance Menu” section of Chapter 4, “Using the BSV-M1
Administration Menu”.
Shutting Down the System from the Control Panel
1
When the server is idle, press the
[MENU] button for two seconds.
2
Press the [ENTER] button.
If you are asked for a password,
enter the password.
Note
If the administrator password has not been changed from “admin”,
password verification is skipped.
3
Press the Vbutton twice to display
“Shutdown System”, then press the
[ENTER] button.
A confirmation message appears.
Note
If you want to restart the system, first display “Reboot System”, then press
the [ENTER] button twice.
Configuration
Network
Shutdown System
[ENTER] to shutdown
[CANCEL] to abort