Spectra Logic BlackPearl NAS Solution User manual

Spectra Logic
BlackPearl NAS Solution
User Guide
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90990143 Revision C
Revision History
Revision Date Description
A October 2019 Initial Release.
B March 2020 Updated for the BlackPearl 5.1.4 release.
C January 2022 Updated for the BlackPearl 5.4.1 release.
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Table of Contents
About This Guide 18
Intended Audience 18
BlackPearl User Interface Screens 18
Related Information 19
Related Publications 19
Chapter 1 - Product Overview 21
Overview 22
Features 22
Metadata Performance Drives 23
Components 25
Front Bezel 26
Gen2 X Series 27
Gen2 S Series and Gen2 V Series 31
Gen1 S Series, Gen1 P Series, and Gen1 V Series 37
Front View of the 44-Bay Expansion Node 43
Rear View of the 44-Bay Expansion Node 44
96-Bay Expansion Node 45
107-Bay Expansion Node 47
Software 49
Operating System 49
Logical Volume Manager and File System 49
NFS and CIFS Servers 49
User Interface 49
Menus 50
Status Icons 53
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Supported Browsers 54
Command Line Interface 54
Chapter 2 - Initial Configuration 55
Before You Begin 56
Install HBAs 56
Rackmount the Chassis 56
Installing Data Drives 57
Ensure ESD Protection 57
Install a Drive in a Gen2 S Series Chassis 57
Install a Drive in a Gen2 V Series Chassis 59
Install a Drive in a Gen2 X Series Chassis 60
Install a Drive in a Gen1 Chassis 62
Connect Ethernet Cables 64
Automatically Import Activation Keys 64
Power On the Solution 65
Configure the BlackPearl Management Port 67
Log Into the BlackPearl User Interface 69
Configure the Data Connection 71
Configure an Aggregate Port Data Connection 71
Configure a Single Port Data Connection 74
Configure a Static Route 75
Create a User 76
Description of User Types 77
Create a User 78
Next Steps 79
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Chapter 3 - Configuring Network Attached Storage 80
Overview of NAS Storage Pools, Volumes, and Shares 80
Storage Pools 81
Volumes and Shares 81
Naming Considerations 81
Create a NAS Storage Pool 81
Create a Volume 86
Create a Share 89
Create a CIFS Share 89
Create an NFS Share 94
Create a Vail S3 Share 95
Configure NAS Services 96
Configure the CIFS Service 96
Configure the NFI Service 98
Configure the NFS Service 98
Configure NAS Replication 99
Chapter 4 - Managing Network Attached Storage 105
Manage Storage Pools 106
Edit a Storage Pool 106
Expand a Storage Pool 107
Delete a Storage Pool 109
Manage Volumes 109
Move a Volume 110
Cancel a Volume Move 110
Edit a Volume 111
Delete a Volume 113
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Volume Snapshots 114
Create a Snapshot 114
Create a Snapshot Schedule 116
Delete a Snapshot Schedule 119
Delete Snapshots 119
Restore to a Snapshot 121
Retrieve a Single File from a Snapshot 122
Manage Shares 122
Edit a CIFS Share 123
Edit an NFS Share 123
Delete a Share 124
Manage NAS Replication 125
Manually Start NAS Replication 125
Cancel a NAS Replication In Progress 126
Restoring Files from a NAS Replication Target 127
Disable NAS Replication for a Volume 128
Edit the NAS Replication Service 128
Delete the NAS Replication Service Configuration 130
Chapter 5 - Additional Configuration Options 131
Configure Network Connections and Settings 132
Configure Ethernet Ports 133
Configure DNS Settings 139
Configure SMTP Settings 140
Configure Date and Time 141
Edit the System Name 142
Configure Networking Services 143
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Configure the Active Directory Service 143
Configure the SNMP Service 148
Configure a Vail Sphere 150
Register with a Vail Sphere 150
Edit the Vail Service 151
Deregister from a Vail Sphere 152
Configure and Use Encryption 152
Configure the Encryption Service 153
Change the Encryption Password 154
Unlock the Self-Encrypting Drives 155
Create an Encryption Password USB Key 156
PSID Erase an Encryption Drive 157
Configure Users 159
Description of User Types 159
Create a User 159
Edit a User 159
Delete a User 160
Configure Certificates 160
Manually Enter Activation Keys 162
Chapter 6 - Operating the BlackPearl NAS Solution 164
Monitor the BlackPearl NAS Solution 165
Front Bezel Visual Status Beacon 166
Configuring the Visual Status Beacon Color 167
System Status LEDs 167
Check System Messages 171
View the Status of Hardware Components 172
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View the Status of Services 174
View the Status of NAS Pools 175
View the Status of NAS Volumes 177
View the Status of NAS Shares 177
View Performance Metrics 178
View Reports 180
Reboot or Shut Down a BlackPearl NAS Solution 180
Using the BlackPearl User Interface 181
Power-Cycle Reset 181
Exit the BlackPearl User Interface 182
Chapter 7 - Using AutoSupport 183
About AutoSupport 183
Enter Contact Information 184
Configure Mail Recipients 185
Create a New Mail Recipient 185
Edit a Mail Recipient 186
Send a Test Email 187
Delete a Mail Recipient 188
Log Sets 188
Configure a Log Set Schedule 189
Manually Generate Log Sets 190
Email a Log Set 190
Download a Log Set 191
Delete Log Sets 191
Chapter 8 - Maintaining the BlackPearl NAS Solution 192
Data Integrity Verification 192
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Cancel Data Integrity Verification 193
Initiate RSC Backup 193
Access the Technical Support Portal 194
Create an Account 194
Log Into the Portal 196
Configure Automated Software Upload 197
Update the Software 198
Check the Current Software Version 198
Check the Currently Released Software Version 199
Download and Stage the Updated Software 200
Install the Update 201
Replace a Failed Component 202
Identify the Failed Component 202
Chapter 9 - Troubleshooting and Support 205
Resolve a BlackPearl Management Port IP Address Conflict 205
Using the Console 206
Using a Separate Computer 206
Network Setup Tips 208
Configuration 208
Connectivity to the Network 208
Troubleshooting 212
Tools 212
Spectra Logic Technical Support 213
Before Contacting Support 213
Determine the Solution Serial Number 214
Opening a Support Ticket 214
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Remote Support 217
Enabling Remote Support 218
Disabling Remote Support 219
Appendix A - IPMI Configuration 221
Appendix B - Network File Interface 224
Overview 224
Requirements 224
Special Considerations for Reading Tapes in a Non-BlackPearl Nearline Gateway
Environment 225
Configure a BlackPearl Gateway for Versioning 226
Configure Network File Interface 228
Configure the NFI Service 228
Configure a Volume with NFI 230
Create a Share 237
Manage NFI Replication 238
Edit the NFI Service 238
Delete the NFI Service Configuration 238
Manually Starting an NFI Replication 239
Reinitialize NFI Replication 239
Edit the NFI Volume Policy 240
Restoring Files From an NFI Target BlackPearl Gateway 240
Restore Files Using the Eon Browser 240
Restore Files Using a DS3 Client 240
Appendix C - Specifications 241
Data Storage Specifications 241
System Specification 244
Size and Weight 247
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Environmental Specifications 251
Heat Generation 253
Power Requirements 254
Input Power Requirements 254
Power Cord Specifications 256
Interface Specifications 258
System Interface Connectors 259
Expansion Node Interface Connectors 260
Network Interface Cables 260
Universal Serial Bus (USB) Support 261
Appendix D - Regulatory & Safety Standards 262
EU Declaration of Conformity 262
Certifications 266
CE Marking 266
FCC Notice 267
Class A Emissions Warning 267
Safety Standards and Compliance 267
Waste of Electronic and Electrical Equipment (WEEE) Directive 268
Restriction of Hazardous Substances in Electrical and Electronic Equipment
(RoHS) 268
Recycling Your System 268
Conflict Minerals Policy 268
Appendix E - Open Source Code Acknowledgments & Package List 270
Apache 270
FreeBSD 270
Java 271
Samba 278
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Nginx 279
Ruby 279
Ruby on Rails 281
ZFS 281
Included Packages 281
Index 301
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About This Guide Intended Audience
About This Guide
This guide describes how to configure, monitor, and maintain the Spectra®BlackPearl®NAS
(Network Attached Storage) solution master node, which is referred to as the master node in
these instructions.
This guide also describes the Spectra 44-bay expansion node, the 96-bay expansion node, and
the 107-bay expansion node which are referred to as expansion nodes in these instructions. The
expansion nodes are used in conjunction with the master node and cannot be used as a stand-
alone product.
When instructions in this guide apply to both the BlackPearl NAS Solution master node and
expansion nodes, the system is used to refer to both.
INTENDED AUDIENCE
This guide is intended for data center administrators and operators who maintain and
operate file storage systems. The information in this guide assumes a familiarity with
computing terminology and with network connectivity protocols such as SAS and Ethernet.
You also need to be familiar with installing, configuring, and using data file storage and data
management software.
BLACKPEARL USER INTERFACE SCREENS
The BlackPearl user interface changes as new features are added or other modifications are
made between software revisions. Therefore, the screens you see in the BlackPearl user
interface may differ from those shown in this guide.
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About This Guide Related Information
RELATED INFORMATION
This section contains information about this document and other documents related to the
Spectra BlackPearl NAS Solution.
Typographical Conventions
This document uses the following conventions to highlight important information:
WARNING Read text marked by the “Warning” icon for information you must know to avoid
personal injury.
CAUTION Read text marked by the “Caution” icon for information you must know to avoid
damaging the hardware or losing data.
IMPORTANT Read text marked by the “Important” icon for information that helps you
complete a procedure or avoid extra steps.
Note: Read text marked with “Note” for additional information or suggestions about the
current topic.
Related Publications
For additional information about the Spectra BlackPearl NAS Solution, refer to the
publications listed in this section.
Spectra BlackPearl NAS Solution
The following documents related to the Spectra BlackPearl NAS solution are available on the
Support Portal website at support.spectralogic.com, and from the Documentation screen in
the BlackPearl user interface.
• The Spectra BlackPearl NAS Solution Site Preparation Guide provides important information
that you should know before installing a BlackPearl NAS solution in your storage
environment.
• The Spectra BlackPearl NAS Solution Gen1 Installation Guide provides detailed instructions
for installing a Gen1 BlackPearl NAS solution.
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About This Guide Related Information
• The BlackPearl NAS Quick Start Guide provides instructions to rack mount and configure a
Gen2 BlackPearl NAS solution.
• The Spectra BlackPearl Network Setup Tips document provides helpful instructions for
troubleshooting common connectivity problems.
• The Spectra BlackPearl HotPair Installation & Configuration Guide document provides
detailed information on installing and using the BlackPearl NAS solution in a HotPair
configuration.
The following documents are available after logging into your Support portal account at:
support.spectralogic.com.
• The Spectra BlackPearl Release Notes and Documentation Updates provide the most up-to-date
information about the BlackPearl NAS solution, including information about the latest
software releases and documentation updates.
• The Spectra 12- & 36-Drive Chassis HBA Installation Guide provides instructions for
installing an HBA in a Gen1 master node.
• The Spectra 12- & 36-Drive Chassis Boot Drive Replacement Guide provides instructions for
replacing a failed boot drive in a Gen1 master node.
• The Spectra 12-, 36- & 45-Drive Chassis Drive Replacement Guide provides instructions for
replacing a failed data drive in a Gen1 master node or 44-bay expansion node.
• The Spectra 12-, 36- & 45-Drive Chassis Fan Replacement Guide provides instructions for
replacing a failed fan in a Gen1 master node or 44-bay expansion node.
• The Spectra 12-, 36- & 45-Drive Chassis Power Supply Replacement Guide provides
instructions for replacing a failed power supply in a Gen1 master node or 44-bay
expansion node.
• The Spectra 12-Drive Chassis HBA Replacement Guide and Spectra 36-Drive Chassis HBA
Replacement Guide provide instructions for replacing a failed HBA in a Gen1 master node.
• The Spectra 96-Bay Chassis Drive Replacement Guide provides instructions for replacing a
failed data drive in the 96-bay expansion node.
• The Spectra 96-Bay Chassis Fan Replacement Guide provides instructions for replacing a
failed fan in the 96-bay expansion node.
• The Spectra 96-Bay Chassis Power Supply Replacement Guide provides instructions for
replacing a failed power supply in the 96-bay expansion node.
• The Spectra 96-Bay Chassis I/O Module Replacement Guide provides instructions for replacing
a failed I/O module in the 96-bay expansion node.
• The Spectra 107-Bay Expansion Node FRU Guide provides instructions for replacing fans,
power supplies, drives, and SAS expanders in the 107-bay expansion node.
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