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Asus DS300i User Manual

Asus DS300i User Manual (449 pages)

User Manual

Brand: Asus | Category: Storage | Size: 6.82 MB

Table of Contents

User Manual
1
Table of Contents
3
Chapter 1: Introduction to ASUS Storage

20
- About this Manual
  20
- Disk Drive Support
  22
- Controller Features
  22
- External Ports
  23
- RAID Support
  23
- Management Tools
  24
- Specifications
  24
  - Power Supply
    24
  - Current (Maximum)
    24
  - Current (Maximum), Cont
    25
  - Power Consumption
    25
  - Temperature
    25
  - Relative Humidity
    25
  - Vibration
    25
  - Dimensions (H X W X D)
    25
  - Net Weight
    25
  - Carton Dimensions (H X W X D)
    25
  - Carton Weight
    25
  - Safety
    25
  - Environmental
    26
  - Warranty and Support
    26
  - CE Statement
    26
  - FCC Statement
    26
  - KCC Statement
    26
Chapter 2: ASUS Storage Installation

28
- Unpacking the ASUS Storage
  28
- Installing the LCD Panel (Optional)
  29
- Mounting ASUS Storage in a Rack
  31
- Installing Disk Drives
  34
  - Number of Drives Required
    34
  - Drive Slot Numbering
    34
  - Installing Your Disk Drives
    35
- Making Data and Management Connections
  37
- Chapter 2: ASUS Storage Installation, Cont
  49
  - Setting up Serial Cable Connections
    51
  - Connecting the Power
    52
    
    Front Panel Leds
    52
    
    Controller Leds
    53
    
    LCD Panel
    55
  - Console
    55
Chapter 3: ASUS Storage Setup

58
Chapter 4: Management with ASUS Storage Management

74
- Logging into ASUS Storage Management
  75
  - Choosing a Language
    76
- Perusing the Interface
  77
  - Using the Header
    78
  - Using Tree View
    78
  - Using Management View
    80
  - Viewing the Event Frame
    80
  - Logging out of ASUS Storage Management
    81
- Working with the Storage Network
  82
- Working with Subsystems
  83
  - Viewing Subsystem Information
    83
  - Saving a System Service Report
    84
  - Saving a System Debug Information Report
    84
  - Setting an Alias for the Subsystem
    84
  - Setting Subsystem Date and Time
    84
  - Setting the Subsystem Time Zone
    84
  - Setting Subsystem NTP
    85
  - Synchronizing the Subsystem NTP Manually
    85
  - Viewing the Runtime Event Log
    86
  - Saving the Runtime Event Log
    86
  - Clearing the Runtime Event Log
    87
  - Viewing NVRAM Events
    87
  - Saving NVRAM Events
    88
  - Clearing NVRAM Events
    88
  - Viewing Current Background Activities
    88
  - Making Background Activity Settings
    88
  - Running Background Activities
    89
  - Running Media Patrol
    90
  - Running PDM
    90
  - Viewing Scheduled Activities
    91
  - Scheduling an Activity
    91
  - Deleting a Scheduled Activity
    92
  - Viewing Lock Status
    92
  - Setting the Lock
    93
  - Renewing the Lock
    93
  - Releasing the Lock
    93
- Managing Users
  95
  - Viewing User Information
    95
  - Making User Settings
    95
  - Making Your Own User Settings
    96
  - Setting-Up User Event Subscriptions
    96
  - Changing Another User's Password
    97
  - Changing Your Own Password
    97
  - Creating a User
    98
  - Deleting a User
    99
  - Viewing User Sessions
    99
  - Logging out Other Users
    99
- Managing the Network Connection
  100
  - Making Management Port Settings
    100
  - Making Iscsi Port Settings
    100
  - Creating a Link Aggregation Entry
    101
  - Viewing Link Aggregation Entries
    102
  - Changing a Link Aggregation Entry
    102
  - Deleting a Link Aggregation Entry
    102
- Managing Fibre Channel Connections
  103
- Managing Iscsi Connections
  109
  - Viewing Iscsi Node Information
    109
  - Making Iscsi Node Settings
    109
  - Viewing Iscsi Target Ports
    110
  - Viewing the Iscsi Portal
    111
  - Viewing Iscsi Sessions
    111
  - Working with Iscsi Isns
    112
  - Working with Iscsi Chaps
    113
  - Using Iscsi Ping
    115
- Managing Network Attached Storage (NAS)
  116
  - Viewing a List of NAS Users
    117
  - Adding NAS Users
    117
  - Changing a NAS User's Password
    117
  - Deleting NAS Users
    118
  - Viewing the List of NAS Groups
    118
  - Creating NAS Groups
    119
  - Deleting a NAS Group
    119
  - Adding Group Members
    119
  - Deleting Group Members
    120
  - Viewing Quota Information
    120
  - Managing Quotas
    121
  - Viewing Protocol Status
    121
  - Making Windows Protocol Settings
    121
  - Making FTP Protocol Settings
    123
  - Making UNIX and Linux Protocol Settings
    123
  - Viewing the Share Folders List
    124
  - Creating a Share Folder
    124
  - Modifying a Share Folder
    125
  - Deleting a Share Folder
    125
  - Making Windows and FTP Sharing Settings
    126
  - Making Unix/Linux Sharing Settings
    126
  - Viewing File System Status
    127
  - Rebuilding a NAS File System
    127
  - Creating a NAS File System
    128
  - Deleting a NAS File System
    128
  - Viewing the NAS Replication Configuration
    128
  - Setting-Up NAS Replication
    129
  - Resolving Mount-Point Conflicts
    130
- Managing Storage Services
  131
  - Adding an Initiator
    131
  - Deleting an Initiator
    131
  - Viewing the LUN Map
    132
  - Enabling LUN Masking
    132
  - Adding a LUN Map
    132
  - Editing a LUN Map
    133
- Managing Software Services
  134
  - Making Email Settings
    134
  - Making SLP Settings
    135
  - Making Web Server Settings
    136
  - Making Telnet Settings
    137
  - Making SNMP Settings
    138
  - Making Netsend Settings
    139
- Exporting the User Database
  142
- Importing a User Database
  142
- Importing a Configuration Script
  143
- Updating the Firmware
  144
- Viewing Flash Image Information
  144
- Restoring Factory Defaults
  145
- Clearing Statistics
  145
- Shutting down the Subsystem
  146
  - Monitoring the Shutdown
    147
- Starting up after Shutdown
  148
  - Monitoring the Startup
    148
- Restarting the Subsystem
  149
  - Monitoring the Restart
    149
- Managing the Controller
  150
  - Viewing the Controller
    150
  - Viewing Controller Information
    150
  - Viewing Controller Statistics
    151
  - Making Controller Settings
    151
  - Clearing an Orphan Watermark
    153
- Managing Enclosures
  154
  - Viewing the Enclosure Information
    154
  - Locating an Enclosure
    154
  - Viewing Enclosure Topology
    155
  - Viewing Enclosure Information
    155
  - Making Enclosure Settings
    156
  - Viewing FRU VPD Information
    156
  - Checking the Battery
    157
  - Reconditioning a Battery
    158
  - Making Buzzer Settings
    158
- Managing Physical Drives
  159
- Managing UPS Units
  165
  - Viewing a List of UPS Units
    165
  - Making UPS Settings
    166
- Managing Disk Arrays
  168
  - Viewing Disk Arrays
    168
  - Creating a Disk Array
    168
  - Creating a Disk Array - Automatic
    169
  - Creating a Disk Array - Express
    169
  - Creating a Disk Array - Advanced
    171
  - Deleting a Disk Array
    173
  - Viewing Disk Array Information
    174
  - Making Disk Array Settings
    175
  - Creating a Logical Drive
    175
  - Deleting a Logical Drive
    177
  - Migrating a Disk Array
    177
  - Rebuilding a Disk Array
    178
  - Running Media Patrol on a Disk Array
    179
  - Running PDM on a Disk Array
    180
  - Transitioning a Disk Array
    180
  - Preparing a Disk Array for Transport
    181
- Managing Logical Drives
  182
  - Viewing Information for All Logical Drives
    182
  - Viewing Logical Drive Information
    183
  - Viewing Logical Drive Statistics
    184
  - Making Logical Drive Settings
    184
  - Initializing a Logical Drive
    185
  - Running Redundancy Check
    185
  - Viewing the Logical Drive Check Table
    186
  - Making Logical Drive LUN Settings
    187
  - Creating a LUN Clone
    188
- Managing Spare Drives
  190
  - Viewing a List of Spare Drives
    190
  - Locating a Spare Drive
    190
  - Creating a Spare Drive
    191
  - Deleting Spare Drive
    192
  - Making Spare Drive Settings
    192
  - Running Spare Check
    193
- Working with the Logical Drive Summary
  194
Chapter 5: Smart NAS Console

196
- Managing Your NAS with Smart NAS Console
  196
- Starting Smart NAS Console
  196
  - Choosing a Smart NAS Console
    197
  - Working with the Device List
    198
  - Adding Nas Devices
    199
  - Logging into a Nas Device
    200
  - Changing Nas Device Settings
    202
  - Deleting a Nas Device
    203
  - Managing Backups
    204
  - Doing a Backup Now
    204
  - Scheduling a Backup
    205
  - Monitoring Backup Progress
    206
  - Viewing Backup Schedules
    207
  - Changing a Scheduled Backup
    207
  - Running a Scheduled Backup Now
    207
  - Deleting a Scheduled Backup
    207
  - Restoring Backed-Up Files
    208
  - Viewing the Backup Event Log
    208
  - Saving the Backup Event Log
    209
  - Clearing the Backup Event Log
    209
  - Managing Share Folders
    210
  - Opening a Share Folder
    210
  - Viewing a List of Share Folders
    210
  - Changing Share Folder Permissions
    211
  - Changing the Host Ip Address
    211
  - Managing Users and Groups
    213
  - Changing User Passwords
    213
  - Viewing a List of Users
    214
  - Changing User Permissions
    214
  - Creating a Group
    215
  - Viewing a List of Groups
    215
  - Adding Members to a Group
    215
  - Deleting a Group
    216
  - Deleting Members from a Group
    216
  - Nas Management
    217
  - Powering off the Subsystem
    218
  - Managing Raid Volumes
    220
  - Creating a Raid Volume
    220
  - Viewing a List of Raid Volumes
    220
Chapter 6: Management with the Clu

222
- Initial Connection
  223
- Making a Serial Connection
  223
- Making a Telnet Connection
  224
  - Logging in
    224
  - Accessing Online Help
    226
  - Logging Back into the Cli and Clu
    226
  - Logging out of the Cli
    226
  - Running Quick Setup
    227
  - Locking or Unlocking the Subsystem
    228
  - Managing the Subsystem
    228
  - Locating the Controller
    234
  - Managing the Enclosure
    236
  - Viewing Power Supply Status
    236
  - Locating a Power Supply
    237
  - Viewing Cooling Unit Status
    237
  - Viewing Temperature Sensor Status
    237
  - Viewing Voltage Sensor Status
    237
  - Checking the Batteries
    238
  - Setting Temperature Thresholds
    238
  - Setting an Alias
    242
  - Viewing Advanced Information
    242
  - Accepting an Incomplete Array
    249
  - Setting an Alias for a Disk Array
    249
  - Enabling Media Patrol on a Disk Array
    250
  - Enabling Pdm on a Disk Array
    250
  - Preparing the Disk Array for Transport
    250
  - Running Transition on a Disk Array
    252
  - Deleting a Spare Drive
    257
  - Viewing Node Information
    265
  - Using Iscsi Ping
    275
  - Managing Background Activity
    276
  - Event Severity
    278
  - Working with the Event Viewer
    278
  - Clearing Runtime Events
    279
  - Creating an Initiator
    280
  - Enabling Lun Mapping
    280
  - Viewing a List of Initiators
    280
  - Working with Lun Mapping
    280
  - Mapping a Lun to an Initiator
    281
  - Viewing Ups Information
    284
  - Changing a User's Display Name and Email Address
    286
  - Changing a User's Password
    286
  - Changing a User's Privilege and Status
    287
  - Working with Software Management
    288
  - Managing Snmp Trap Sinks
    291
  - Managing Netsend Recipients
    292
  - Flashing through Tftp
    294
  - Shutting down the Asus Storage – Telnet Connection
    296
  - Shutting down the Asus Storage – Serial Connection
    297
  - Starting up the Asus Storage – Serial Connection
    298
  - Starting up the Asus Storage – Telnet Connection
    298
  - Restarting Asus Storage – Serial Connection
    299
  - Restarting Asus Storage – Telnet Connection
    299
Chapter 7: Management with the Lcd Panel

302
- Using the Lcd Panel
  302
- Making Mode Settings
  303
- Simple Mode
  303
- Advanced Mode
  304
- Viewing Events
  304
  - Viewing the Enclosure
    309
  - Locating a Disk Array
    316
    
    Locating a a Logical Drive
    320
    
    Viewing Spare Drive Information
    321
    
    Raid 0 – Stripe
    339
    
    Raid 1 – Mirror
    340
    
    Raid 1E – Enhanced Mirror
    341
    
    Raid 3 – Block Stripe and Dedicated Parity
    342
    
    Raid 5 – Block and Parity Stripe
    343
    
    Raid 6 – Block and Double Parity Stripe
    344
    
    Raid 10 – Mirror / Stripe
    345
    
    Raid 30 – Striping of Dedicated Parity
    346
    
    Raid 50 – Striping of Distributed Parity
    347
    
    Raid 60 – Striping of Double Parity
    349
    
    Choosing a Raid Level
    351
    
    Choosing Sector Size
    355
    
    Choosing Stripe Size
    355
    
    Cache Policy
    356
    
    Tb Limitation
    356
    
    Adaptive Writeback Cache
    357
    
    Forced Read-Ahead Cache
    357
    
    Read Cache Policy
    357
    
    Write Cache Policy
    357
    
    Capacity Coercion
    358
    
    Hot Spare Drive(S)
    359
    
    Partition and Format the Logical Drive
    360
    
    Raid Level Migration
    360
    
    Ranges of Disk Array Expansion
    368
    
    Media Patrol
    369
    
    Pdm Triggers
    370
    
    Predictive Data Migration (Pdm)
    370
  - Updating Firmware from Tftp Server
    325
  - Updating Firmware from Your Pc
    325
  - Restarting Subsystem over a Telnet Connection
    328
  - Updating the Firmware in the Clu
    328
  - Restarting Subsystem over a Serial Connection
    329
  - Replacing a Power Supply
    330
  - Installing the New Controller
    331
  - Removing the Old Controller
    331
  - Replacing a Raid Controller
    331
  - Replacing a Cooling Fan
    332
  - Replacing the Cache Battery
    333
  - Replacing the Memory Module
    335
  - Introduction to Raid
    338
Chapter 8: Maintenance

324
Chapter 9: Technology Background

338
- Asus Storage Is Beeping
  374
Chapter 10: Troubleshooting

374
- Leds Display Amber or Red
  376
- Disk Drive Leds
  377
- Clu Reports a Problem
  381
- Checking a Reported Component
  382
- Lcd Panel Reports a Problem
  386
- Viewing a Report from Opas
  387
- Event Notification Response
  389
  - Critical & Offline Disk Arrays
    403
  - When a Physical Drive Fails
    403
  - With a Hot Spare Drive
    404
  - Without a Hot Spare Drive
    404
  - Rebuild Operation
    405
  - Incomplete Array
    406
  - Physical Drive Failed
    407
  - Physical Drive Not Usable
    407
  - Physical Drive Offline
    407
  - Physical Drive Problems
    407
  - Enclosure Problems
    409
  - Connection Problems
    412
  - Serial Connections
    412
  - Network Connections
    413
  - Asus Storage Does Not Boot
    416
  - Unsaved Data in the Controller Cache
    416
Chapter 11: Support

418
- Frequently Asked Questions
  418
- Contacting Technical Support
  421
- Technical Support Services
  421
- Disclaimer of Other Warranties
  422
- Limited Warranty
  422
- Your Responsibilities
  423
- Returning the Product for Repair
  424
Appendix A: Setting-Up Nas Network Drives

426

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Asus DS300i Quick Start Manual

Asus DS300i Quick Start Manual (47 pages)

Quick Start Guide

Brand: Asus | Category: Storage | Size: 2.16 MB

Table of Contents

Quick Start Guide
1
Number of Drives Required
10
Drive Slot Numbering
10
Installing Your Disk Drives
11
Fibre Channel Storage Area Network (SAN)
16
Iscsi Storage Area Network (SAN)
22
SAS JBOD Expansion
25
Front Panel Leds
28
Controller Leds
29
Lcd Panel
31
Setting up the Serial Connection
33
Choosing DHCP or a Static IP Address
33
Default Ip Addresses
34
Setting up with the CLU
35
Making Automatic IP Settings
36
Configuring the RAID
36
Viewing IP Address and Settings
36
Exiting the CLU
36
Setting up with the LCD
37
Logging into Asus Storage Management
39
Choosing a Language
40
Creating Your Logical Drives
41
Logging out of ASUS Storage Management
45
Using ASUS Storage Management over the Internet
45
Contacting Technical Support
46
Technical Support Services
46

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