THOMSON K2 User manual

K2
STORAGE SYSTEM
Instruction Manual
SOFTWARE VERSION 3.1
071-8461-01
SEPTEMBER 2006

2K2 Storage System Instruction Manual September 6, 2006
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Revision Status
Rev Date Description
November 23,
2005 Initial release of the K2 Storage System Instruction Manual — 071-8461-00
September 6,
2006 Revisions for software release 3.1 — 071-8461-01

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Contents
Safety Summaries..............................................................................................9
Finding Information...........................................................................................15
Chapter 1 Product Description
Overview Description ..............................................................................................22
Key features............................................................................................................23
Chapter 2 Installing the Level 1 Storage System
Level 1 system description......................................................................................26
Preparing Level 1 devices.......................................................................................26
Setting up the control point PC...........................................................................27
Setting up the Level 1 GigE switch.....................................................................27
Setting up the L1 device chassis......................................................................35
Preparing K2 Storage System clients.................................................................38
Sending K2 configuration to NetCentral.................................................................38
Networking for Level 1.............................................................................................40
Networking requirements....................................................................................40
Networking tips...................................................................................................41
Setting up host tables.........................................................................................41
Testing the control network ................................................................................42
Configuring the Level 1 storage system..................................................................44
Prerequisites for initial configuration...................................................................44
Defining a new K2 Storage System....................................................................45
Configuring the L1 device - Part 1......................................................................47
Creating a new file system .................................................................................49
Configuring the L1 device - Part 2......................................................................51
Adding K2 Storage System clients..........................................................................53
Basic operations for Level 1 storage.......................................................................53
Level 1 system power-off procedure ..................................................................53
Level 1 system power-on procedure ..................................................................54
Using FTP for file transfer...................................................................................54
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Chapter 3 Installing the Level 2 Storage System
Level 2 system description......................................................................................56
Preparing Level 2 devices.......................................................................................57
Setting up the control point PC...........................................................................57
Setting up the Level 2 GigE switch.....................................................................58
Setting up the K2 media server..........................................................................66
Setting up the L2 RAID chassis..........................................................................67
Preparing K2 Storage System clients.................................................................71
Sending K2 configuration to NetCentral.................................................................72
Networking for Level 2.............................................................................................74
Networking requirements....................................................................................74
Networking tips...................................................................................................75
Setting up host tables.........................................................................................76
Testing the control network ................................................................................77
Configuring the Level 2 storage system..................................................................78
Prerequisites for initial configuration...................................................................78
Defining a new K2 Storage System....................................................................79
Configuring the media server - Part 1.................................................................81
Configuring RAID................................................................................................83
Creating a new file system .................................................................................88
Configuring the media server - Part 2.................................................................89

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Adding K2 Storage System clients.......................................................................... 92
Basic operations for Level 2 storage....................................................................... 92
Level 2 system power-off procedure .................................................................. 92
Level 2 system power-on procedure.................................................................. 92
Using FTP for file transfer .................................................................................. 93
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Chapter 4 Installing the Level 2R Storage System
Level 2R system description ................................................................................... 96
Preparing Level 2R devices .................................................................................... 97
Setting up the control point PC........................................................................... 97
Setting up the Level 2R redundant GigE switches............................................. 98
Setting up the K2 media server.......................................................................... 106
Setting up the L2 RAID chassis.......................................................................... 108
Preparing K2 Storage System clients................................................................. 112
Sending K2 configuration to NetCentral................................................................. 113
Networking for Level 2R.......................................................................................... 115
Networking requirements ................................................................................... 115
Networking tips................................................................................................... 116
Setting up host tables......................................................................................... 117
Testing the control network................................................................................ 118
Configuring the Level 2R storage system............................................................... 120
Prerequisites for initial configuration .................................................................. 120
Defining a new K2 Storage System.................................................................... 121
Configuring the media server - Part 1 ................................................................ 123
Configuring RAID ............................................................................................... 125
Creating a new file system................................................................................. 132
Configuring the media server - Part 2 ................................................................ 133
Configuring the redundant media server ........................................................... 136
Adding K2 Storage System clients.......................................................................... 139
Basic operations for Level 2R storage.................................................................... 140
Level 2R system power-off procedure................................................................ 140
Level 2R system power-on procedure................................................................ 141
Using FTP for file transfer .................................................................................. 142
Failover behaviors.............................................................................................. 143
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Chapter 5 Installing the Level 3 Storage System
Level 3 system description...................................................................................... 150
Preparing Level 3 devices....................................................................................... 151
Setting up the control point PC........................................................................... 151
Setting up the Level 3 GigE switch..................................................................... 152
Setting up the K2 media server.......................................................................... 160
Setting up the L3 RAID chassis.......................................................................... 161
Preparing K2 Storage System clients................................................................. 165
Sending K2 configuration to NetCentral................................................................. 166
Networking for Level 3 ............................................................................................ 168
Networking requirements ................................................................................... 168
Networking tips................................................................................................... 169
Setting up host tables......................................................................................... 170
Testing the control network................................................................................ 171
Configuring the Level 3 storage system.................................................................. 173
Prerequisites for initial configuration .................................................................. 173
Defining a new K2 Storage System.................................................................... 174
Configuring the media server - Part 1 ................................................................ 176
Configuring RAID ............................................................................................... 178
Creating a new file system................................................................................. 183

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Configuring the media server - Part 2.................................................................184
Configuring media server 2 ................................................................................187
Adding K2 Storage System clients..........................................................................189
Basic operations for Level 3 storage.......................................................................190
Level 3 system power-off procedure ..................................................................190
Level 3 system power-on procedure ..................................................................190
Using FTP for file transfer...................................................................................192
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Chapter 6 Installing the Level 3R Storage System
Level 3R system description ...................................................................................194
Preparing Level 3R devices ....................................................................................195
Setting up the control point PC...........................................................................195
Setting up the Level 3R redundant GigE switches.............................................196
Setting up the K2 media server..........................................................................205
Setting up the L3R RAID chassis .......................................................................206
Preparing K2 Storage System clients.................................................................212
Sending K2 configuration to NetCentral.................................................................213
Networking for Level 3R..........................................................................................215
Networking requirements....................................................................................215
Networking tips...................................................................................................216
Setting up host tables.........................................................................................217
Testing the control network ................................................................................219
Configuring the Level 3R storage system ...............................................................220
Prerequisites for initial configuration...................................................................220
Defining a new K2 Storage System....................................................................221
Configuring the media server 1A - Part 1...........................................................223
Configuring RAID................................................................................................225
Creating a new file system .................................................................................232
Configuring the media server 1A - Part 2...........................................................233
Configuring the redundant media server 1B.......................................................236
Configuring media server 2A..............................................................................239
Configuring the redundant media server 2B.......................................................242
Adding K2 Storage System clients..........................................................................245
Basic operations for Level 3R storage ....................................................................246
Level 3R system power-off procedure................................................................246
Level 3R system power-on procedure................................................................247
Using FTP for file transfer...................................................................................248
Failover behaviors .............................................................................................. 249
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Chapter 7 Installing the Nearline Storage System
Nearline system description .................................................................................... 256
Preparing nearline devices......................................................................................257
Setting up the control point PC...........................................................................257
Setting up the Nearline GigE switches...............................................................258
Setting up the K2 media server..........................................................................264
Setting up the L3 RAID chassis..........................................................................265
Sending K2 configuration to NetCentral.................................................................269
Networking for nearline ...........................................................................................271
Networking requirements....................................................................................271
Networking tips...................................................................................................272
Setting up host tables.........................................................................................272
Testing the control network ................................................................................273
Configuring the nearline storage system.................................................................275
Prerequisites for initial configuration...................................................................275
Defining a new K2 Storage System....................................................................276

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Configuring the media server - Part 1 ................................................................ 278
Configuring RAID ............................................................................................... 280
Creating a new file system................................................................................. 287
Configuring the media server - Part 2 ................................................................ 288
Configuring remaining media servers................................................................. 289
Basic operations for nearline storage...................................................................... 293
Nearline system power-off procedure ................................................................ 293
Nearline system power-on procedure ................................................................ 293
Using FTP for file transfer .................................................................................. 294
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Chapter 8 Description of K2 Storage Devices
Control point PC description ................................................................................... 298
K2 Ethernet switch description................................................................................ 299
K2 Ethernet switch specifications....................................................................... 299
K2 Media Server description................................................................................... 300
K2 Media Server specifications.......................................................................... 300
Level 1 K2 Media Server and RAID Storage description........................................ 302
K2 Level 2 RAID storage description...................................................................... 303
K2 Level 3 RAID storage description...................................................................... 305
Chapter 9 Overview of K2 Storage Tools
K2 System Configuration ........................................................................................ 307
Server Control Panel............................................................................................... 309
Storage Utility.......................................................................................................... 309
NetCentral............................................................................................................... 310
Windows Remote Desktop Connection................................................................... 311
Chapter 10 Managing K2 software
About K2 software................................................................................................... 313
Software components installed .......................................................................... 314
Installing K2 software.............................................................................................. 315
Re-installing Grass Valley software.................................................................... 315
Pre-installed software.............................................................................................. 316
K2 Media Server pre-installed software ............................................................. 316
Backup and recovery strategies.............................................................................. 317
About the recovery disk image process ............................................................. 317
Creating a recovery disk image for storing on E: ............................................... 319
Creating a recovery disk image CD set.............................................................. 320
Restoring from a system-specific recovery disk image on E:............................. 322
Restoring from the generic recovery disk image on E:....................................... 323
Restoring from a recovery disk image CD set.................................................... 327
Activating the Windows operating system.......................................................... 328
Chapter 11 FTP on the K2 Storage System
About the K2 FTP interface..................................................................................... 329
About networks and FTP......................................................................................... 330
Sample network configuration and hosts file...................................................... 330
Chapter 12 Administering and maintaining the K2 Storage System
Setting up application security ................................................................................ 334
Virus scanning and protection policies.................................................................... 334
Ports used by K2 services....................................................................................... 336
Synchronizing system clocks .................................................................................. 336
Modifying K2 Storage System settings ................................................................... 337
Accessing K2 Storage System features............................................................. 337
Renaming a K2 Storage System........................................................................ 337

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Adding devices to a K2 Storage System............................................................338
Removing a K2 Storage System ........................................................................339
Accessing a K2 Storage System from multiple PCs...........................................340
Reconnecting to a K2 Storage System...............................................................341
Taking a K2 Storage System offline...................................................................341
Bringing a K2 Storage System online.................................................................341
Managing redundancy on a K2 Storage System.....................................................342
Identifying current primary/backup K2 Media Servers........................................342
Triggering an intentional failover ........................................................................344
Working with K2 Media Servers ..............................................................................346
Accessing K2 Media Server features .................................................................346
Taking a K2 Media Server out of service............................................................346
Using the Stop button in Server Control Panel...................................................348
Placing a K2 Media Server in service.................................................................348
Shutting down or restarting a K2 Media Server..................................................349
Identifying K2 Media Server software versions ..................................................349
Modifying K2 Media Server network settings .....................................................350
Removing a K2 Media Server.............................................................................351
Replacing an iSCSI interface adapter (TOE card)..............................................351
Recovering from a failed K2 Media Server system battery ................................352
Checking K2 Media Server services...................................................................353
Working with K2 Media Clients................................................................................354
Accessing K2 Media Client features...................................................................354
Shutting down or restarting a K2 Media Client...................................................354
Taking a K2 Media Client offline.........................................................................355
Bringing a K2 Media Client online ......................................................................355
Adding a K2 Media client....................................................................................355
Removing a K2 Media Client..............................................................................356
Identifying K2 Media Client software versions....................................................356
Modifying K2 Media Client control network settings...........................................357
Modifying K2 Media Client media (iSCSI) network settings ...............................357
Modifying load balancing....................................................................................357
Using Storage Utility................................................................................................358
Accessing Storage Utility....................................................................................358
Overview of Storage Utility .................................................................................359
Working on the media file system and database.....................................................360
Checking the media file system..........................................................................360
Cleaning unreferenced files and movies ............................................................360
Making a new media file system.........................................................................361
Expanding the media file system by capacity.....................................................363
Expanding the media file system by bandwidth..................................................363
Working with RAID storage .....................................................................................364
Checking RAID storage subsystem status ......................................................... 364
Checking controller microcode ........................................................................... 365
Identifying disks..................................................................................................365
Get controller logs ..............................................................................................366
Unbind LUN........................................................................................................366
Binding LUNs......................................................................................................367
Binding Hot Spare drives....................................................................................369
Loading RAID controller microcode....................................................................370
Downloading disk drive firmware........................................................................370
Replacing a disk module ....................................................................................371
Replacing a controller.........................................................................................372
Configuring Level 2 RAID chassis network and SNMP settings.........................373
Configuring Level 3 RAID chassis network and SNMP settings.........................374
Working with Ethernet switches ..............................................................................376
Design considerations for Ethernet switches......................................................376

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Configuring a switch through the K2 Configuration application.......................... 377
Index...................................................................................................................... 379

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Safety Summaries
General Safety Summary
Review the following safety precautionsto avoid injury andprevent damage
to this product or any products connected to it.
Only qualified personnel should perform service procedures.
While using this product, you may need to access other parts of the system.
Read the General Safety summary inother systemmanualsforwarningsand
cautions related to operating the system.
Injury Precautions
Use Proper Power Cord
To avoid fire hazard, use only the power cord specified for this product.
Ground the Product
This product is grounded through the grounding conductor of the power
cord. To avoid electric shock, the grounding conductor must be connected
to earth ground. Before making connections to the input or output terminals
of the product, ensure that the product is properly grounded.
Do Not Operate Without Covers
To avoid electric shock or fire hazard, do not operate this product with
covers or panels removed.
Do Not operate in Wet/Damp Conditions
To avoid electric shock, do not operate this product in wet or damp
conditions.
Do Not Operate in an Explosive Atmosphere
To avoid injury or fire hazard, do not operate this product in an explosive
atmosphere.
Avoid Exposed Circuitry
To avoid injury, remove jewelry such as rings, watches, and other metallic
objects. Do not touch exposed connections and components when power is
present.
Product Damage Precautions
Use Proper Power Source
Do not operate this product from a power source that applies more than the
voltage specified.
Provide Proper Ventilation
To prevent product overheating, provide proper ventilation.

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Safety Summaries
Do Not Operate With Suspected Failures
If you suspect there is damage to this product,have it inspected by qualified
service personnel.
Battery Replacement
To avoid damage, replace only with the same orequivalent type. Dispose of
used battery according to the circuit board manufacturer’s instructions.
Safety Terms and Symbols
Terms in This Manual
These terms may appear in this manual:
WARNING: Warning statements identify conditions or practices that can
result in personal injury or loss of life.
CAUTION: Caution statements identify conditions or practices that may
result in damage to equipment or other property, or which may cause
equipment crucial to your business environment to become temporarily
non-operational.
Terms on the Product
These terms may appear on the product:
DANGER indicates a personalinjury hazard immediately accessible as one
reads the marking.
WARNING indicates a personal injury hazard not immediately accessible
as you read the marking.
CAUTION indicates a hazard to property including the product.
Symbols on the Product
The following symbols may appear on the product:
DANGER high voltage
Protective ground (earth) terminal
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