EF2800Fibre Channel RAID SystemUser Guide
PrefaceDataDirect Networks EF2800 FC RAID Storage System User Guide (V 1.0)ixBattery SafetyThe battery is user replaceable, please refer to the Batter
Creating and Managing Arrays & PartitionsDataDirect Networks EF2800 FC RAID Storage System User Guide (V 1.0)77NOTE:Once you start expanding array
78DataDirect Networks EF2800 FC RAID Storage System User Guide (V 1.0)Creating and Managing Arrays & Partitions5.3 Managing PartitionsThe SAM soft
Creating and Managing Arrays & PartitionsDataDirect Networks EF2800 FC RAID Storage System User Guide (V 1.0)79SAM assigns each partition a unique
80DataDirect Networks EF2800 FC RAID Storage System User Guide (V 1.0)Creating and Managing Arrays & Partitions5.3.2 Adding a PartitionYou must ha
Creating and Managing Arrays & PartitionsDataDirect Networks EF2800 FC RAID Storage System User Guide (V 1.0)815.3.3 Expanding a PartitionYou can
82DataDirect Networks EF2800 FC RAID Storage System User Guide (V 1.0)Creating and Managing Arrays & Partitions5.4 Managing SparesRAID controllers
Creating and Managing Arrays & PartitionsDataDirect Networks EF2800 FC RAID Storage System User Guide (V 1.0)835.4.1 Enabling Dynamic SparesThe Dy
84DataDirect Networks EF2800 FC RAID Storage System User Guide (V 1.0)Creating and Managing Arrays & Partitions5.4.2 Managing Dedicated SparesDedi
Creating and Managing Arrays & PartitionsDataDirect Networks EF2800 FC RAID Storage System User Guide (V 1.0)855.4.2.2 Deleting a Dedicated SpareY
86DataDirect Networks EF2800 FC RAID Storage System User Guide (V 1.0)Creating and Managing Arrays & Partitionsdisplays listing all available driv
xDataDirect Networks EF2800 FC RAID Storage System User Guide (V 1.0)PrefaceConsideration of the units nameplate rating should be used when addressing
DataDirect Networks EF2800 FC RAID Storage System User Guide (V 1.0)876RAID Management6.1 Managing Arrays and Partitions Using SAMUsing SAM, you can m
88DataDirect Networks EF2800 FC RAID Storage System User Guide (V 1.0)RAID Management6.2 Managing ArraysSAM lets you manage your arrays in a variety o
RAID ManagementDataDirect Networks EF2800 FC RAID Storage System User Guide (V 1.0)896.2.2 Viewing Array and Partition StatisticsYou can view the curr
90DataDirect Networks EF2800 FC RAID Storage System User Guide (V 1.0)RAID ManagementTo view the cumulative statistics:• From SAM, select Monitor EF28
RAID ManagementDataDirect Networks EF2800 FC RAID Storage System User Guide (V 1.0)916.2.3 Verifying an ArrayThe Verify function allows you to verify
92DataDirect Networks EF2800 FC RAID Storage System User Guide (V 1.0)RAID Management6.2.4 Changing Array OwnershipYou can change the ownership of any
RAID ManagementDataDirect Networks EF2800 FC RAID Storage System User Guide (V 1.0)936.2.5 Changing an Array NameYou can change the name of an array.
94DataDirect Networks EF2800 FC RAID Storage System User Guide (V 1.0)RAID ManagementCAUTION:The Trust Array feature can cause unstable operation and
RAID ManagementDataDirect Networks EF2800 FC RAID Storage System User Guide (V 1.0)956.2.7 Deleting an ArrayYou can delete an array when you no longer
96DataDirect Networks EF2800 FC RAID Storage System User Guide (V 1.0)RAID Management6.3 Managing PartitionsThe SAM software lets you manage partition
PrefaceDataDirect Networks EF2800 FC RAID Storage System User Guide (V 1.0)xiData Security• Power down your host computer and all attached peripheral
RAID ManagementDataDirect Networks EF2800 FC RAID Storage System User Guide (V 1.0)97To change a partition name:1. From SAM, select Manage EF2800 >
98DataDirect Networks EF2800 FC RAID Storage System User Guide (V 1.0)RAID Management3. In the Partition Menu panel, select the partition name.4. In t
RAID ManagementDataDirect Networks EF2800 FC RAID Storage System User Guide (V 1.0)99You set up InfoShield by either excluding or including hosts on a
100DataDirect Networks EF2800 FC RAID Storage System User Guide (V 1.0)RAID Management6.3.4.2 Creating Nicknames for Host WWNsYou can give the hosts o
RAID ManagementDataDirect Networks EF2800 FC RAID Storage System User Guide (V 1.0)1016.3.4.3 Configuring InfoShieldOnce you set up host nicknames, yo
102DataDirect Networks EF2800 FC RAID Storage System User Guide (V 1.0)RAID Managementin all hosts being able to access the partition. If you have alr
RAID ManagementDataDirect Networks EF2800 FC RAID Storage System User Guide (V 1.0)1036.3.5 Changing the Read-Ahead Cache SizeYou can change the read-
104DataDirect Networks EF2800 FC RAID Storage System User Guide (V 1.0)RAID Management2. In the Select an Array to View LUN Information panel, select
DataDirect Networks EF2800 FC RAID Storage System User Guide (V 1.0)1057Monitoring System StatusYou should monitor your system regularly to ensure tha
106DataDirect Networks EF2800 FC RAID Storage System User Guide (V 1.0)Monitoring System StatusFigure 57. SAM Status PagesPage Information on the page
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Monitoring System StatusDataDirect Networks EF2800 FC RAID Storage System User Guide (V 1.0)107Figure 58 lists the pages available from the Manage EF2
108DataDirect Networks EF2800 FC RAID Storage System User Guide (V 1.0)Monitoring System Status7.2 Displaying the Event LogThe EF2800’s event log cont
Monitoring System StatusDataDirect Networks EF2800 FC RAID Storage System User Guide (V 1.0)109NOTE:If you are having a problem with the EF2800 or an
110DataDirect Networks EF2800 FC RAID Storage System User Guide (V 1.0)Monitoring System Status7.3 Setting Up Remote NotificationRemote notification l
Monitoring System StatusDataDirect Networks EF2800 FC RAID Storage System User Guide (V 1.0)111To set up events:.1. From SAM, select Manage EF2800 >
112DataDirect Networks EF2800 FC RAID Storage System User Guide (V 1.0)Monitoring System Status7.4 Saving Log Information to a FileYou can save EF2800
Monitoring System StatusDataDirect Networks EF2800 FC RAID Storage System User Guide (V 1.0)1137.5 Displaying Overall StatisticsYou can display two ty
114DataDirect Networks EF2800 FC RAID Storage System User Guide (V 1.0)Monitoring System StatusTo view the overall rate statistics:• From SAM, select
DataDirect Networks EF2800 FC RAID Storage System User Guide (V 1.0)1158Other EF2800ConfigurationsSAM lets you configure settings and perform a variet
116DataDirect Networks EF2800 FC RAID Storage System User Guide (V 1.0)Other EF2800 Configurations8.1 Configuring the LAN-related SettingsYou can conf
Table of ContentsDataDirect Networks EF2800 FC RAID Storage System User Guide (V 1.0)xiiiTable of ContentsPreface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Other EF2800 ConfigurationsDataDirect Networks EF2800 FC RAID Storage System User Guide (V 1.0)117• Event Filter: Informational, Warning, or Error. Th
118DataDirect Networks EF2800 FC RAID Storage System User Guide (V 1.0)Other EF2800 Configurations8.1.4 Setting PasswordsYou can set passwords for the
Other EF2800 ConfigurationsDataDirect Networks EF2800 FC RAID Storage System User Guide (V 1.0)1198.1.5 Configuring the Security OptionsYou can enable
120DataDirect Networks EF2800 FC RAID Storage System User Guide (V 1.0)Other EF2800 Configurations8.2 Changing the Date and TimeYou can change the EF2
Other EF2800 ConfigurationsDataDirect Networks EF2800 FC RAID Storage System User Guide (V 1.0)121manage the controller (this application uses CAPI to
122DataDirect Networks EF2800 FC RAID Storage System User Guide (V 1.0)Other EF2800 Configurationsyou are using software that your company developed t
Other EF2800 ConfigurationsDataDirect Networks EF2800 FC RAID Storage System User Guide (V 1.0)123Alarm conditions trigger an event message that displ
124DataDirect Networks EF2800 FC RAID Storage System User Guide (V 1.0)Other EF2800 Configurations8.6 Controlling Host Access to EF2800’s Write-back C
Other EF2800 ConfigurationsDataDirect Networks EF2800 FC RAID Storage System User Guide (V 1.0)125To change the battery setting:1. From SAM, select Ma
126DataDirect Networks EF2800 FC RAID Storage System User Guide (V 1.0)Other EF2800 Configurations8.9 Rescanning All PortsYou can tell the EF2800 to s
xivDataDirect Networks EF2800 FC RAID Storage System User Guide (V 1.0)Table of Contents2.8 Powering On the Enclosures. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Other EF2800 ConfigurationsDataDirect Networks EF2800 FC RAID Storage System User Guide (V 1.0)1272. Click Pause.3. When you have replaced the drive,
128DataDirect Networks EF2800 FC RAID Storage System User Guide (V 1.0)Other EF2800 ConfigurationsTo save a configuration file:1. From SAM, select Man
Other EF2800 ConfigurationsDataDirect Networks EF2800 FC RAID Storage System User Guide (V 1.0)129Gateway for both SMs on the same EF2800. After the f
130DataDirect Networks EF2800 FC RAID Storage System User Guide (V 1.0)Other EF2800 Configurations8.12 Viewing and Restoring Default SettingsYou can v
Other EF2800 ConfigurationsDataDirect Networks EF2800 FC RAID Storage System User Guide (V 1.0)1318.13 Updating Software You can update the EF2800 sof
132DataDirect Networks EF2800 FC RAID Storage System User Guide (V 1.0)Other EF2800 Configurations6. If you want to force all of the software componen
DataDirect Networks EF2800 FC RAID Storage System User Guide (V 1.0)1339Managing Disk Drives &EnclosuresSAM lets you control a variety of function
134DataDirect Networks EF2800 FC RAID Storage System User Guide (V 1.0)Managing Disk Drives & Enclosures9.1 Managing Disk DrivesSAM lets you contr
Managing Disk Drives & EnclosuresDataDirect Networks EF2800 FC RAID Storage System User Guide (V 1.0)1359.1.2 Clearing Metadata from a Disk Drive
136DataDirect Networks EF2800 FC RAID Storage System User Guide (V 1.0)Managing Disk Drives & EnclosuresCAUTION:We recommend that you disable writ
Table of ContentsDataDirect Networks EF2800 FC RAID Storage System User Guide (V 1.0)xv5 Creating and Managing Arrays & Partitions . . . 675.1 Cre
Managing Disk Drives & EnclosuresDataDirect Networks EF2800 FC RAID Storage System User Guide (V 1.0)137failed. On most disk drives, SMART is disa
138DataDirect Networks EF2800 FC RAID Storage System User Guide (V 1.0)Managing Disk Drives & EnclosuresTo take down a disk drive:1. From SAM, sel
Managing Disk Drives & EnclosuresDataDirect Networks EF2800 FC RAID Storage System User Guide (V 1.0)1399.2 Managing EnclosuresAn enclosure manage
140DataDirect Networks EF2800 FC RAID Storage System User Guide (V 1.0)Managing Disk Drives & EnclosuresYou may want to change the EMP LUN if it c
DataDirect Networks EF2800 FC RAID Storage System User Guide (V 1.0)14110Troubleshooting andProblem Solving10.1 Overview The EF2800 enclosure includes
142DataDirect Networks EF2800 FC RAID Storage System User Guide (V 1.0)Troubleshooting and Problem Solving10.1.1.2 Alarm Sounds On Power Up Please ref
Troubleshooting and Problem SolvingDataDirect Networks EF2800 FC RAID Storage System User Guide (V 1.0)14310.2 LEDsGreen LEDs are always used for good
144DataDirect Networks EF2800 FC RAID Storage System User Guide (V 1.0)Troubleshooting and Problem SolvingOn On On On On single beep, then double beep
Troubleshooting and Problem SolvingDataDirect Networks EF2800 FC RAID Storage System User Guide (V 1.0)14510.2.2 Controller I/O Module The EF2800 I/O
146DataDirect Networks EF2800 FC RAID Storage System User Guide (V 1.0)Troubleshooting and Problem SolvingFigure 64 describes the LED status lights lo
xviDataDirect Networks EF2800 FC RAID Storage System User Guide (V 1.0)Table of Contents7.3.1 Starting and Stopping Remote Notification . . . . . . .
Troubleshooting and Problem SolvingDataDirect Networks EF2800 FC RAID Storage System User Guide (V 1.0)14710.2.3 Power Supply/Cooling ModuleThe Power
148DataDirect Networks EF2800 FC RAID Storage System User Guide (V 1.0)Troubleshooting and Problem Solving10.4 TroubleshootingThe following sections d
Troubleshooting and Problem SolvingDataDirect Networks EF2800 FC RAID Storage System User Guide (V 1.0)14910.4.2 Power Supply/Cooling FaultsSymptom Ca
150DataDirect Networks EF2800 FC RAID Storage System User Guide (V 1.0)Troubleshooting and Problem Solving10.4.3 Thermal ControlThe EF2800 Enclosure u
Troubleshooting and Problem SolvingDataDirect Networks EF2800 FC RAID Storage System User Guide (V 1.0)15110.4.4 Thermal AlarmSymptom Cause Action1. O
152DataDirect Networks EF2800 FC RAID Storage System User Guide (V 1.0)Troubleshooting and Problem Solving10.5 Drive Carrier Module FaultsDisk drive s
Troubleshooting and Problem SolvingDataDirect Networks EF2800 FC RAID Storage System User Guide (V 1.0)15310.6 Dealing with Hardware FaultsEnsure that
154DataDirect Networks EF2800 FC RAID Storage System User Guide (V 1.0)Troubleshooting and Problem Solving10.7.1 Power Supply/Cooling Modules10.7.1.1
Troubleshooting and Problem SolvingDataDirect Networks EF2800 FC RAID Storage System User Guide (V 1.0)15510.7.1.2 Inserting the New Module 1. Check f
156DataDirect Networks EF2800 FC RAID Storage System User Guide (V 1.0)Troubleshooting and Problem Solving10.7.3 Storage Manager ModulePlease refer to
Table of ContentsDataDirect Networks EF2800 FC RAID Storage System User Guide (V 1.0)xvii9.1.5 Enabling and Disabling SMART Changes. . . . . . . . . .
Troubleshooting and Problem SolvingDataDirect Networks EF2800 FC RAID Storage System User Guide (V 1.0)1574. Pull and swing open the latches to cam th
158DataDirect Networks EF2800 FC RAID Storage System User Guide (V 1.0)Troubleshooting and Problem Solving10.7.4 Drive Carrier ModulePlease see Sectio
Troubleshooting and Problem SolvingDataDirect Networks EF2800 FC RAID Storage System User Guide (V 1.0)15910.8 Problems Accessing the EF2800 via Ether
160DataDirect Networks EF2800 FC RAID Storage System User Guide (V 1.0)Troubleshooting and Problem Solving10.9 Host Fibre Channel ProblemsProblem: The
Troubleshooting and Problem SolvingDataDirect Networks EF2800 FC RAID Storage System User Guide (V 1.0)16110.10 Array ProblemsProblem: Array is much s
162DataDirect Networks EF2800 FC RAID Storage System User Guide (V 1.0)Troubleshooting and Problem SolvingTo change the backoff percentage using Disk
Troubleshooting and Problem SolvingDataDirect Networks EF2800 FC RAID Storage System User Guide (V 1.0)163Problem: System hangs at Loading Bridge duri
164DataDirect Networks EF2800 FC RAID Storage System User Guide (V 1.0)Troubleshooting and Problem SolvingNOTE:Some terminal emulators do not immediat
Troubleshooting and Problem SolvingDataDirect Networks EF2800 FC RAID Storage System User Guide (V 1.0)16510.14 Warning and Error EventsThere are a nu
166DataDirect Networks EF2800 FC RAID Storage System User Guide (V 1.0)Troubleshooting and Problem SolvingBOOT ONLINE FAILDuring startup, the system a
xviiiDataDirect Networks EF2800 FC RAID Storage System User Guide (V 1.0)Table of Contents10.14 Warning and Error Events. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Troubleshooting and Problem SolvingDataDirect Networks EF2800 FC RAID Storage System User Guide (V 1.0)167PREV WWN UNKNOWNThe host Fibre Channel World
168DataDirect Networks EF2800 FC RAID Storage System User Guide (V 1.0)Troubleshooting and Problem SolvingSYS ONLINE FAILThe system attempted to Put O
Troubleshooting and Problem SolvingDataDirect Networks EF2800 FC RAID Storage System User Guide (V 1.0)16910.14.2 ErrorsError events let you know that
170DataDirect Networks EF2800 FC RAID Storage System User Guide (V 1.0)Troubleshooting and Problem Solving10.15 Setting Up and Viewing the Debug LogYo
Troubleshooting and Problem SolvingDataDirect Networks EF2800 FC RAID Storage System User Guide (V 1.0)17110.15.1.1 SAM: Manage/Utilities/Debug Utilit
172DataDirect Networks EF2800 FC RAID Storage System User Guide (V 1.0)Troubleshooting and Problem Solving3. Select Dump Debug Info from the utilities
Troubleshooting and Problem SolvingDataDirect Networks EF2800 FC RAID Storage System User Guide (V 1.0)1732. Select the viewing options you want.3. Cl
174DataDirect Networks EF2800 FC RAID Storage System User Guide (V 1.0)Troubleshooting and Problem Solving10.18.1 Disk ErrorsIf a disk detects an erro
Troubleshooting and Problem SolvingDataDirect Networks EF2800 FC RAID Storage System User Guide (V 1.0)17510.18.2 Disk Channel ErrorsDisk channel erro
176DataDirect Networks EF2800 FC RAID Storage System User Guide (V 1.0)Troubleshooting and Problem SolvingFigure 74. Disk channel error codesError Cod
V 1.0EF2800Fibre Channel RAID Storage SystemUser GuideDataDirect Networks
Table of ContentsDataDirect Networks EF2800 FC RAID Storage System User Guide (V 1.0)xixB.3 Mixing Disks from Different Manufacturers/ Capacities. . .
Troubleshooting and Problem SolvingDataDirect Networks EF2800 FC RAID Storage System User Guide (V 1.0)17710.18.3 Voltage and Temperature Errors and W
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DataDirect Networks EF2800 FC RAID Storage System User Guide (V 1.0)179AEnclosure SpecificationsA.1 Technical Specifications A.1.1 DimensionsA.1.2 Wei
180DataDirect Networks EF2800 FC RAID Storage System User Guide (V 1.0)Enclosure SpecificationsA.1.4 PSU Safety and EMC Compliance A.1.5 Power Cords (
Enclosure SpecificationsDataDirect Networks EF2800 FC RAID Storage System User Guide (V 1.0)181 A.1.7 Interfaces Altitude, Operational: 0 to 10,000 f
182DataDirect Networks EF2800 FC RAID Storage System User Guide (V 1.0)Enclosure SpecificationsA.1.8 Controller I/O Module Specification Module: • Sp
Enclosure SpecificationsDataDirect Networks EF2800 FC RAID Storage System User Guide (V 1.0)183A.1.9 Drive Carrier Module SpecificationNOTE:Operating
184DataDirect Networks EF2800 FC RAID Storage System User Guide (V 1.0)Enclosure SpecificationsA.2 Spare Parts and Accessories The following replaceab
DataDirect Networks EF2800 FC RAID Storage System User Guide (V 1.0)185BArray BasicsEF2800 RAID controllers let you set up and manage disk arrays. A d
186DataDirect Networks EF2800 FC RAID Storage System User Guide (V 1.0)Array BasicsB.1 Array TypesArray types are defined by their RAID level, a numbe
xxDataDirect Networks EF2800 FC RAID Storage System User Guide (V 1.0)Table of ContentsAppendix E. Monitoring System Status. . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Array BasicsDataDirect Networks EF2800 FC RAID Storage System User Guide (V 1.0)187B.1.2 RAID 1, RAID 10 (Mirrored Disks)In RAID 1 and RAID 10 arrays
188DataDirect Networks EF2800 FC RAID Storage System User Guide (V 1.0)Array BasicsB.1.4 RAID 4RAID 4 is similar to RAID 3 in that the redundant infor
Array BasicsDataDirect Networks EF2800 FC RAID Storage System User Guide (V 1.0)189The read performance of a RAID 50 array is excellent—better than a
190DataDirect Networks EF2800 FC RAID Storage System User Guide (V 1.0)Array BasicsRAID 2 N/A No practical use Previously used for RAM error environme
Array BasicsDataDirect Networks EF2800 FC RAID Storage System User Guide (V 1.0)191B.3 Mixing Disks from Different Manufacturers/ CapacitiesAn array c
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DataDirect Networks EF2800 FC RAID Storage System User Guide (V 1.0)193CAccessing Disk ArrayAdministrator SoftwareThe remaining appendices of the manu
194DataDirect Networks EF2800 FC RAID Storage System User Guide (V 1.0)Accessing Disk Array Administrator SoftwareYou must perform some configuration
Accessing Disk Array Administrator SoftwareDataDirect Networks EF2800 FC RAID Storage System User Guide (V 1.0)195Set the communications parameters fo
196DataDirect Networks EF2800 FC RAID Storage System User Guide (V 1.0)Accessing Disk Array Administrator SoftwareIf any events have occurred, each ev
Table of ContentsDataDirect Networks EF2800 FC RAID Storage System User Guide (V 1.0)xxiAppendix H. Configuring the EF2800. . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Accessing Disk Array Administrator SoftwareDataDirect Networks EF2800 FC RAID Storage System User Guide (V 1.0)197C.2 Via the Ethernet PortYou can acc
198DataDirect Networks EF2800 FC RAID Storage System User Guide (V 1.0)Accessing Disk Array Administrator SoftwareTo access the Disk Array Administrat
Accessing Disk Array Administrator SoftwareDataDirect Networks EF2800 FC RAID Storage System User Guide (V 1.0)199black background) and error events (
200DataDirect Networks EF2800 FC RAID Storage System User Guide (V 1.0)Accessing Disk Array Administrator SoftwareC.3 Navigating the Disk Array Admini
Accessing Disk Array Administrator SoftwareDataDirect Networks EF2800 FC RAID Storage System User Guide (V 1.0)201C.3.2 Disk Array Administrator Menu
202DataDirect Networks EF2800 FC RAID Storage System User Guide (V 1.0)Accessing Disk Array Administrator SoftwareFigure 84. Menu Tree (1 of 2) Array
Accessing Disk Array Administrator SoftwareDataDirect Networks EF2800 FC RAID Storage System User Guide (V 1.0)203Figure 85. Menu Tree (2 of 2) Set Da
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DataDirect Networks EF2800 FC RAID Storage System User Guide (V 1.0)205DCreating and ManagingArrays & PartitionsUsing the Disk Array Administrator
206DataDirect Networks EF2800 FC RAID Storage System User Guide (V 1.0)Creating and Managing Arrays & PartitionsNOTE:Before you create more than o
xxiiDataDirect Networks EF2800 FC RAID Storage System User Guide (V 1.0)Table of ContentsContacting Technical Support & Shipping Instructions . .
Creating and Managing Arrays & PartitionsDataDirect Networks EF2800 FC RAID Storage System User Guide (V 1.0)2072. Enter a name for the array and
208DataDirect Networks EF2800 FC RAID Storage System User Guide (V 1.0)Creating and Managing Arrays & PartitionsNOTE:Most UNIX, Linux, and Macinto
Creating and Managing Arrays & PartitionsDataDirect Networks EF2800 FC RAID Storage System User Guide (V 1.0)209array and drive combinations. Sele
210DataDirect Networks EF2800 FC RAID Storage System User Guide (V 1.0)Creating and Managing Arrays & Partitions7. Select the drives you want to u
Creating and Managing Arrays & PartitionsDataDirect Networks EF2800 FC RAID Storage System User Guide (V 1.0)21110. If the Chunk Size screen displ
212DataDirect Networks EF2800 FC RAID Storage System User Guide (V 1.0)Creating and Managing Arrays & Partitionsdepending on the array type (volum
Creating and Managing Arrays & PartitionsDataDirect Networks EF2800 FC RAID Storage System User Guide (V 1.0)2132. Enter a name for the array and
214DataDirect Networks EF2800 FC RAID Storage System User Guide (V 1.0)Creating and Managing Arrays & PartitionsNOTE:A RAID 10 array is created wh
Creating and Managing Arrays & PartitionsDataDirect Networks EF2800 FC RAID Storage System User Guide (V 1.0)215spare, on either SM. The screen in
216DataDirect Networks EF2800 FC RAID Storage System User Guide (V 1.0)Creating and Managing Arrays & PartitionsTo toggle the display between the
DataDirect Networks EF2800 FC RAID Storage System User Guide (V 1.0)11IntroductionThe DataDirect Networks EF2800 system is designed as a RAID Subsyste
Creating and Managing Arrays & PartitionsDataDirect Networks EF2800 FC RAID Storage System User Guide (V 1.0)21712. The system prompts you to conf
218DataDirect Networks EF2800 FC RAID Storage System User Guide (V 1.0)Creating and Managing Arrays & PartitionsD.2 Managing ArraysThe Disk Array
Creating and Managing Arrays & PartitionsDataDirect Networks EF2800 FC RAID Storage System User Guide (V 1.0)219• Number of spare drives: Number o
220DataDirect Networks EF2800 FC RAID Storage System User Guide (V 1.0)Creating and Managing Arrays & Partitions3. Select Array Status and press &
Creating and Managing Arrays & PartitionsDataDirect Networks EF2800 FC RAID Storage System User Guide (V 1.0)2212. Select the array you want and p
222DataDirect Networks EF2800 FC RAID Storage System User Guide (V 1.0)Creating and Managing Arrays & PartitionsD.2.2 Stopping the Array Initializ
Creating and Managing Arrays & PartitionsDataDirect Networks EF2800 FC RAID Storage System User Guide (V 1.0)2233. Select Add a Partition and pres
224DataDirect Networks EF2800 FC RAID Storage System User Guide (V 1.0)Creating and Managing Arrays & Partitions6. Enter a name for the partition
Creating and Managing Arrays & PartitionsDataDirect Networks EF2800 FC RAID Storage System User Guide (V 1.0)225using a custom application, and th
226DataDirect Networks EF2800 FC RAID Storage System User Guide (V 1.0)Creating and Managing Arrays & Partitions4. Select Start Verify and press &
2DataDirect Networks EF2800 FC RAID Storage System User Guide (V 1.0)IntroductionThe EF2800 includes the following features: • Fully fault-tolerant, m
Creating and Managing Arrays & PartitionsDataDirect Networks EF2800 FC RAID Storage System User Guide (V 1.0)2274. Select View Verify Status and p
228DataDirect Networks EF2800 FC RAID Storage System User Guide (V 1.0)Creating and Managing Arrays & PartitionsD.2.6 Expanding Array CapacityYou
Creating and Managing Arrays & PartitionsDataDirect Networks EF2800 FC RAID Storage System User Guide (V 1.0)229If you are expanding a multiple-pa
230DataDirect Networks EF2800 FC RAID Storage System User Guide (V 1.0)Creating and Managing Arrays & Partitions6. Select the drives you want to a
Creating and Managing Arrays & PartitionsDataDirect Networks EF2800 FC RAID Storage System User Guide (V 1.0)2313. Select Expand Function and pres
232DataDirect Networks EF2800 FC RAID Storage System User Guide (V 1.0)Creating and Managing Arrays & PartitionsNOTE:When you change the ownership
Creating and Managing Arrays & PartitionsDataDirect Networks EF2800 FC RAID Storage System User Guide (V 1.0)233Caution ! The Trust Array feature
234DataDirect Networks EF2800 FC RAID Storage System User Guide (V 1.0)Creating and Managing Arrays & PartitionsD.2.10 Deleting an ArrayYou can de
Creating and Managing Arrays & PartitionsDataDirect Networks EF2800 FC RAID Storage System User Guide (V 1.0)235D.3 Managing PartitionsThe Disk Ar
236DataDirect Networks EF2800 FC RAID Storage System User Guide (V 1.0)Creating and Managing Arrays & PartitionsWhen you first create an array set
IntroductionDataDirect Networks EF2800 FC RAID Storage System User Guide (V 1.0)3• Software upgrades either in-band over FC or out-of-band using RS-23
Creating and Managing Arrays & PartitionsDataDirect Networks EF2800 FC RAID Storage System User Guide (V 1.0)237When you expand an array, you add
238DataDirect Networks EF2800 FC RAID Storage System User Guide (V 1.0)Creating and Managing Arrays & Partitions• Write-back caching: Status of th
Creating and Managing Arrays & PartitionsDataDirect Networks EF2800 FC RAID Storage System User Guide (V 1.0)2393. Press <Esc> to return to
240DataDirect Networks EF2800 FC RAID Storage System User Guide (V 1.0)Creating and Managing Arrays & Partitions-Select Partition Menu and press &
Creating and Managing Arrays & PartitionsDataDirect Networks EF2800 FC RAID Storage System User Guide (V 1.0)2414. Press <Esc> to return to
242DataDirect Networks EF2800 FC RAID Storage System User Guide (V 1.0)Creating and Managing Arrays & Partitions- From the System Menu, select Arr
Creating and Managing Arrays & PartitionsDataDirect Networks EF2800 FC RAID Storage System User Guide (V 1.0)2433. Select Reset Statistics and pre
244DataDirect Networks EF2800 FC RAID Storage System User Guide (V 1.0)Creating and Managing Arrays & Partitions2. Select Expand Partition and pre
Creating and Managing Arrays & PartitionsDataDirect Networks EF2800 FC RAID Storage System User Guide (V 1.0)245- Select the partition you want an
246DataDirect Networks EF2800 FC RAID Storage System User Guide (V 1.0)Creating and Managing Arrays & PartitionsFor more information about LUNs an
4DataDirect Networks EF2800 FC RAID Storage System User Guide (V 1.0)Introduction1.1.1 Enclosure ChassisThe chassis consists of a sheet metal enclosur
Creating and Managing Arrays & PartitionsDataDirect Networks EF2800 FC RAID Storage System User Guide (V 1.0)247D.3.6 Changing the Read-Ahead Cach
248DataDirect Networks EF2800 FC RAID Storage System User Guide (V 1.0)Creating and Managing Arrays & Partitions- Select the array you want and pr
Creating and Managing Arrays & PartitionsDataDirect Networks EF2800 FC RAID Storage System User Guide (V 1.0)249D.3.7 Enabling or Disabling Write-
250DataDirect Networks EF2800 FC RAID Storage System User Guide (V 1.0)Creating and Managing Arrays & PartitionsFrom the All Partition Menu: - Fro
Creating and Managing Arrays & PartitionsDataDirect Networks EF2800 FC RAID Storage System User Guide (V 1.0)251Figure 131 shows an example of how
252DataDirect Networks EF2800 FC RAID Storage System User Guide (V 1.0)Creating and Managing Arrays & Partitionsyou can use the computer name that
Creating and Managing Arrays & PartitionsDataDirect Networks EF2800 FC RAID Storage System User Guide (V 1.0)253D.3.8.2 Creating Nicknames for Hos
254DataDirect Networks EF2800 FC RAID Storage System User Guide (V 1.0)Creating and Managing Arrays & PartitionsD.3.8.3 Configuring InfoShieldOnce
Creating and Managing Arrays & PartitionsDataDirect Networks EF2800 FC RAID Storage System User Guide (V 1.0)2552. Select InfoShield and press <
256DataDirect Networks EF2800 FC RAID Storage System User Guide (V 1.0)Creating and Managing Arrays & Partitions- Remove Host from List: Displays
IntroductionDataDirect Networks EF2800 FC RAID Storage System User Guide (V 1.0)51.2 The Plug-in ModulesAn EF2800 Enclosure requires one or more of th
Creating and Managing Arrays & PartitionsDataDirect Networks EF2800 FC RAID Storage System User Guide (V 1.0)257D.3.8.4 Changing All Partitions to
258DataDirect Networks EF2800 FC RAID Storage System User Guide (V 1.0)Creating and Managing Arrays & PartitionsTo delete a partition:1. Bring up
DataDirect Networks EF2800 FC RAID Storage System User Guide (V 1.0)259EMonitoring System StatusE.1 IntroductionUsing the Disk Array Administrator, yo
260DataDirect Networks EF2800 FC RAID Storage System User Guide (V 1.0)Monitoring System StatusE.2 Displaying the Event LogThe SM’s event log contains
Monitoring System StatusDataDirect Networks EF2800 FC RAID Storage System User Guide (V 1.0)261• Temperature failure (this leads to a shutdown which i
262DataDirect Networks EF2800 FC RAID Storage System User Guide (V 1.0)Monitoring System StatusTo view one event at a time:1. From the System Menu, se
Monitoring System StatusDataDirect Networks EF2800 FC RAID Storage System User Guide (V 1.0)263E.2.3 Viewing a Whole Screen of EventsYou can also view
264DataDirect Networks EF2800 FC RAID Storage System User Guide (V 1.0)Monitoring System StatusE.2.4 Capturing the Event Log You can also capture a SM
Monitoring System StatusDataDirect Networks EF2800 FC RAID Storage System User Guide (V 1.0)265E.3 Displaying Module Status InformationYou can display
266DataDirect Networks EF2800 FC RAID Storage System User Guide (V 1.0)Monitoring System StatusE.4 Displaying Hardware and Configuration InformationYo
6DataDirect Networks EF2800 FC RAID Storage System User Guide (V 1.0)Introduction1.2.2 Operators Panel The Ops Panel (Figure 6) provides the enclosure
Monitoring System StatusDataDirect Networks EF2800 FC RAID Storage System User Guide (V 1.0)267DISK 0DISK 1 DISK 2 DISK 3Online or OfflineHealthStatus
268DataDirect Networks EF2800 FC RAID Storage System User Guide (V 1.0)Monitoring System StatusTo display hardware information only:1. From the System
Monitoring System StatusDataDirect Networks EF2800 FC RAID Storage System User Guide (V 1.0)2693. Press <Esc> to return to the Utilities Menu.To
270DataDirect Networks EF2800 FC RAID Storage System User Guide (V 1.0)Monitoring System Status3. Press <Ctrl>-<E> to display the next scr
Monitoring System StatusDataDirect Networks EF2800 FC RAID Storage System User Guide (V 1.0)2712. From the Transfer menu in HyperTerminal, select Capt
272DataDirect Networks EF2800 FC RAID Storage System User Guide (V 1.0)Monitoring System StatusE.7 Displaying Overall StatisticsYou can display two ty
Monitoring System StatusDataDirect Networks EF2800 FC RAID Storage System User Guide (V 1.0)273determine if additional arrays would increase performan
274DataDirect Networks EF2800 FC RAID Storage System User Guide (V 1.0)Monitoring System StatusE.7.1 Resetting Overall StatisticsYou can also reset al
DataDirect Networks EF2800 FC RAID Storage System User Guide (V 1.0)275FManaging SparesUsing the Disk Array Administrator, you can manage spares. EF28
276DataDirect Networks EF2800 FC RAID Storage System User Guide (V 1.0)Managing SparesF.1 Managing Dedicated SparesDedicated spares are unused disk dr
iiDataDirect Networks EF2800 FC RAID Storage System User Guide (V 1.0)Important InformationInformation in this document is subject to change without n
IntroductionDataDirect Networks EF2800 FC RAID Storage System User Guide (V 1.0)7NOTE:To set Host 1Gb use the Ethernet connected configurator. 1.2.3 L
Managing SparesDataDirect Networks EF2800 FC RAID Storage System User Guide (V 1.0)277NOTE:If a drive was a member of an array and was removed from th
278DataDirect Networks EF2800 FC RAID Storage System User Guide (V 1.0)Managing SparesF.2 Enabling Dynamic SparesThe Dynamic Spares option lets you us
Managing SparesDataDirect Networks EF2800 FC RAID Storage System User Guide (V 1.0)2794. Select Enabled and press <Enter>. The Rescan Rate scree
280DataDirect Networks EF2800 FC RAID Storage System User Guide (V 1.0)Managing SparesF.3 Managing the Spare PoolThe spare pool lets you have one or m
Managing SparesDataDirect Networks EF2800 FC RAID Storage System User Guide (V 1.0)281F.3.2 Deleting a Spare from the Spare PoolYou can delete a spare
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DataDirect Networks EF2800 FC RAID Storage System User Guide (V 1.0)283GManaging Disk Drives andEnclosuresUsing the Disk Array Administrator, you can
284DataDirect Networks EF2800 FC RAID Storage System User Guide (V 1.0)Managing Disk Drives and EnclosuresG.1 Managing Disk DrivesThe Disk Array Admin
Managing Disk Drives and EnclosuresDataDirect Networks EF2800 FC RAID Storage System User Guide (V 1.0)285Drives that are not members of any array are
286DataDirect Networks EF2800 FC RAID Storage System User Guide (V 1.0)Managing Disk Drives and EnclosuresG.1.1.2 Viewing Drive StatusYou can view the
8DataDirect Networks EF2800 FC RAID Storage System User Guide (V 1.0)Introductionmonitor internal functions. These processors operate in a master slav
Managing Disk Drives and EnclosuresDataDirect Networks EF2800 FC RAID Storage System User Guide (V 1.0)2874. Press <Esc> to return to the Array
288DataDirect Networks EF2800 FC RAID Storage System User Guide (V 1.0)Managing Disk Drives and EnclosuresG.1.2 Clearing Metadata from a DriveAll of t
Managing Disk Drives and EnclosuresDataDirect Networks EF2800 FC RAID Storage System User Guide (V 1.0)289CAUTION !We recommend that you disable disk
290DataDirect Networks EF2800 FC RAID Storage System User Guide (V 1.0)Managing Disk Drives and EnclosuresG.1.4 Displaying Disk Cache StatusYou can di
Managing Disk Drives and EnclosuresDataDirect Networks EF2800 FC RAID Storage System User Guide (V 1.0)291G.1.5 Enabling and Disabling SMART ChangesYo
292DataDirect Networks EF2800 FC RAID Storage System User Guide (V 1.0)Managing Disk Drives and EnclosuresG.1.6 Blinking a Drive LEDYou can blink the
Managing Disk Drives and EnclosuresDataDirect Networks EF2800 FC RAID Storage System User Guide (V 1.0)293To take down a drive:1. From the System Menu
294DataDirect Networks EF2800 FC RAID Storage System User Guide (V 1.0)Managing Disk Drives and EnclosuresG.2 Managing EnclosuresAn enclosure manageme
Managing Disk Drives and EnclosuresDataDirect Networks EF2800 FC RAID Storage System User Guide (V 1.0)295To change the EMP LUN:1. From the System Men
296DataDirect Networks EF2800 FC RAID Storage System User Guide (V 1.0)Managing Disk Drives and EnclosuresIf you do not want to assign the EMP a LUN,
IntroductionDataDirect Networks EF2800 FC RAID Storage System User Guide (V 1.0)9The module incorporates the following status LED indicators (Figure 9
DataDirect Networks EF2800 FC RAID Storage System User Guide (V 1.0)297HConfiguring the EF2800Using the Disk Array Administrator, you can configure se
298DataDirect Networks EF2800 FC RAID Storage System User Guide (V 1.0)Configuring the EF2800H.1 Shutting Down and Restarting the Storage Manager Modu
Configuring the EF2800DataDirect Networks EF2800 FC RAID Storage System User Guide (V 1.0)299To shut down and restart the current SM:1. From the Syste
300DataDirect Networks EF2800 FC RAID Storage System User Guide (V 1.0)Configuring the EF2800To shut down the other SM module:1. From the System Menu,
Configuring the EF2800DataDirect Networks EF2800 FC RAID Storage System User Guide (V 1.0)301H.2 Changing the Date and TimeYou can change the date and
302DataDirect Networks EF2800 FC RAID Storage System User Guide (V 1.0)Configuring the EF2800To set an SM module’s time:1. From the System Menu, selec
Configuring the EF2800DataDirect Networks EF2800 FC RAID Storage System User Guide (V 1.0)303H.3 Configuring the Host ChannelsYou can configure severa
304DataDirect Networks EF2800 FC RAID Storage System User Guide (V 1.0)Configuring the EF2800channel via SCSI protocol extensions. (for more informati
Configuring the EF2800DataDirect Networks EF2800 FC RAID Storage System User Guide (V 1.0)305H.4 Understanding LUNs and Viewing LUN InformationEach SM
306DataDirect Networks EF2800 FC RAID Storage System User Guide (V 1.0)Configuring the EF2800H.4.1 Viewing LUN InformationYou can view information for
10DataDirect Networks EF2800 FC RAID Storage System User Guide (V 1.0)Introduction1.2.4 Drive Carrier ModuleThe Drive Carrier module comprises a hard
Configuring the EF2800DataDirect Networks EF2800 FC RAID Storage System User Guide (V 1.0)307H.5 Configuring the FC Disk ChannelsYou can change two co
308DataDirect Networks EF2800 FC RAID Storage System User Guide (V 1.0)Configuring the EF28003. Select the channel you want and press <Enter>. 4
Configuring the EF2800DataDirect Networks EF2800 FC RAID Storage System User Guide (V 1.0)309A change to this setting on either SM module is automatic
310DataDirect Networks EF2800 FC RAID Storage System User Guide (V 1.0)Configuring the EF2800To enable or disable the alarm:1. From the System Menu, s
Configuring the EF2800DataDirect Networks EF2800 FC RAID Storage System User Guide (V 1.0)311H.7 Locking the Cache SettingYou can prevent host systems
312DataDirect Networks EF2800 FC RAID Storage System User Guide (V 1.0)Configuring the EF2800H.8 Enabling and Disabling the BatteryIf you are not usin
Configuring the EF2800DataDirect Networks EF2800 FC RAID Storage System User Guide (V 1.0)313H.9 Changing the Utility PriorityYou can change the prior
314DataDirect Networks EF2800 FC RAID Storage System User Guide (V 1.0)Configuring the EF2800H.10 Rescanning All ChannelsYou can tell the EF2800 syste
Configuring the EF2800DataDirect Networks EF2800 FC RAID Storage System User Guide (V 1.0)315H.11 Pausing I/OMost drive enclosures allow you to remove
316DataDirect Networks EF2800 FC RAID Storage System User Guide (V 1.0)Configuring the EF2800H.12 Restoring Default SettingsYou can restore all of the
IntroductionDataDirect Networks EF2800 FC RAID Storage System User Guide (V 1.0)111.2.4.2 Anti-Tamper LocksAnti-tamper locks are fitted in the drive c
Configuring the EF2800DataDirect Networks EF2800 FC RAID Storage System User Guide (V 1.0)317H.13.1 Updating SM, SM Loader and Memory Controller Firmw
318DataDirect Networks EF2800 FC RAID Storage System User Guide (V 1.0)Configuring the EF28007. Press the number on your keyboard that corresponds to
Configuring the EF2800DataDirect Networks EF2800 FC RAID Storage System User Guide (V 1.0)3192. Call technical support for information about downloadi
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DataDirect Networks EF2800 FC RAID Storage System User Guide (V 1.0)321ILAN ConfigurationBefore you can access the Disk Array Administrator software u
322DataDirect Networks EF2800 FC RAID Storage System User Guide (V 1.0)LAN ConfigurationI.2 Configuring the LAN SettingsYou can configure several LAN
LAN ConfigurationDataDirect Networks EF2800 FC RAID Storage System User Guide (V 1.0)3232. Select LAN Configuration and press <Enter>. The LAN C
324DataDirect Networks EF2800 FC RAID Storage System User Guide (V 1.0)LAN ConfigurationI.2.3 Configuring the Telnet SettingsYou can set two Telnet-re
LAN ConfigurationDataDirect Networks EF2800 FC RAID Storage System User Guide (V 1.0)325• Write Community: SNMP write password. The default is Private
326DataDirect Networks EF2800 FC RAID Storage System User Guide (V 1.0)LAN ConfigurationChanges to any of these settings on either SM module are autom
12DataDirect Networks EF2800 FC RAID Storage System User Guide (V 1.0)Introduction1.3 Visible and Audible Alarms The functional modules have associate
LAN ConfigurationDataDirect Networks EF2800 FC RAID Storage System User Guide (V 1.0)327To set the HTTP settings:1. From the System Menu, select Confi
328DataDirect Networks EF2800 FC RAID Storage System User Guide (V 1.0)LAN ConfigurationTo change any of the security options:1. From the System Menu,
DataDirect Networks EF2800 FC RAID Storage System User Guide (V 1.0)329GlossaryIn glossary definitions, italics are used for items defined elsewhere i
330DataDirect Networks EF2800 FC RAID Storage System User Guide (V 1.0)GlossaryBus See channel.Byte A group of binary digits stored and operated upon
GlossaryDataDirect Networks EF2800 FC RAID Storage System User Guide (V 1.0)331Chassis A sheet metal enclosure incorporating a Backplane PCB and modul
332DataDirect Networks EF2800 FC RAID Storage System User Guide (V 1.0)GlossaryFailback In Active-Active mode, failback is the act of returning owners
GlossaryDataDirect Networks EF2800 FC RAID Storage System User Guide (V 1.0)333Fibre Channel (FC)FC is a bidirectional, point-to-point serial data cha
334DataDirect Networks EF2800 FC RAID Storage System User Guide (V 1.0)GlossaryHot swap Hot swapping is the term used for manually swapping a failed d
GlossaryDataDirect Networks EF2800 FC RAID Storage System User Guide (V 1.0)335Loop Resil-iency Cir-cuit (LRC): Circuits within the SM modules which p
336DataDirect Networks EF2800 FC RAID Storage System User Guide (V 1.0)Glossaryout-of-band Method of accessing and managing the EF2800 controller or S
IntroductionDataDirect Networks EF2800 FC RAID Storage System User Guide (V 1.0)13Each FC loop is routed through an independent SM module fitted in th
GlossaryDataDirect Networks EF2800 FC RAID Storage System User Guide (V 1.0)337Protocol A system of rules and procedures governing communications betw
338DataDirect Networks EF2800 FC RAID Storage System User Guide (V 1.0)GlossarySCSI device A SCSI device is a single unit on a SCSI bus that originate
GlossaryDataDirect Networks EF2800 FC RAID Storage System User Guide (V 1.0)339Storage Man-ager mod-uleThe controller module which includes an FC-AL 2
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DataDirect Networks EF2800 FC RAID Storage System User Guide (V 1.0)341AAbort an Array Utility page 75, 91Abort Initialization 222access to partitio
342DataDirect Networks EF2800 FC RAID Storage System User Guide (V 1.0)IndexBbackoff percentagechanging 161backoff percentage, changing 161BATT ligh
DataDirect Networks EF2800 FC RAID Storage System User Guide (V 1.0)343Index capturing 270displaying 266Configuration Information screen 269conf
344DataDirect Networks EF2800 FC RAID Storage System User Guide (V 1.0)Index135, 288Disk 40Disk Array Administratoraccessing 46, 193, 201changing th
DataDirect Networks EF2800 FC RAID Storage System User Guide (V 1.0)345Index Drive Status page 88drivesblinking LED of 137, 292clearing metadata
346DataDirect Networks EF2800 FC RAID Storage System User Guide (V 1.0)IndexenablingSMART changes 136, 291the battery 124, 312write-back cache chang
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DataDirect Networks EF2800 FC RAID Storage System User Guide (V 1.0)347Index FC disk channelschanging FC loop ID 307changing speed of 307configur
348DataDirect Networks EF2800 FC RAID Storage System User Guide (V 1.0)Index119, 327HTTP settingconfiguring 53Iiconsfor arrays 74page refresh 50ID,
DataDirect Networks EF2800 FC RAID Storage System User Guide (V 1.0)349Index LAN Information page 106LAN subsystemresetting 328restarting 66upda
350DataDirect Networks EF2800 FC RAID Storage System User Guide (V 1.0)Indexmetadata, clearing from disk drives 135, 288mirrored disks 187Misc Confi
DataDirect Networks EF2800 FC RAID Storage System User Guide (V 1.0)351Index Partition Name screen 224Partition Rate Stats page 89, 90Partition S
352DataDirect Networks EF2800 FC RAID Storage System User Guide (V 1.0)IndexRAID levelscompared 189RAID Type screen 208, 213Read Ahead Cache page 1
DataDirect Networks EF2800 FC RAID Storage System User Guide (V 1.0)353Index Select Disk Channel screen 308Select Event Categories page 111Select
354DataDirect Networks EF2800 FC RAID Storage System User Guide (V 1.0)Indexsubsystem 131updating for the LAN subsystem loader 131updating for the m
DataDirect Networks EF2800 FC RAID Storage System User Guide (V 1.0)355Index system, monitoring status of 105, 259Ttarget ID 303TCP/IPset up to a
356DataDirect Networks EF2800 FC RAID Storage System User Guide (V 1.0)IndexView Statistics 273View Statistics screen 273View Verify Status 227view
DataDirect Networks EF2800 FC RAID Storage System User Guide (V 1.0)152Getting StartedIn this chapter, you are shown how to install your EF2800 RAID e
DataDirect Networks EF2800 FC RAID Storage System User Guide (V 1.0)357Contacting Technical Support & Shipping InstructionsYou can contact DataDir
DataDirect Networks, Inc.9320 Lurline AvenueChatsworth, California 91311800.322.4744818.700.7600E-Mail: [email protected]: www.datadirec
16DataDirect Networks EF2800 FC RAID Storage System User Guide (V 1.0)Getting Started2.1 Planning Your InstallationBefore you begin installation you s
Important InformationDataDirect Networks EF2800 FC RAID Storage System User Guide (V 1.0)iiiSTANDARD WARRANTYDefinitions: This two-year limited warran
Getting StartedDataDirect Networks EF2800 FC RAID Storage System User Guide (V 1.0)17The EF2800 system is housed in a 4 × 4 enclosure, i.e. 4 bays wid
18DataDirect Networks EF2800 FC RAID Storage System User Guide (V 1.0)Getting Started• Weight of up to 81.4lbs (37kg), dependent upon configuration pe
Getting StartedDataDirect Networks EF2800 FC RAID Storage System User Guide (V 1.0)192.2.3 Installing the Enclosure in Rack CAUTION:The EF2800 enclosu
20DataDirect Networks EF2800 FC RAID Storage System User Guide (V 1.0)Getting StartedSimilarly, assemble and install the rail/support assembly in the
Getting StartedDataDirect Networks EF2800 FC RAID Storage System User Guide (V 1.0)21information on how to disengage the lock. Dummy modules may be le
22DataDirect Networks EF2800 FC RAID Storage System User Guide (V 1.0)Getting Started2.3 Power Supply/Cooling Module InstallationInstall in the rear o
Getting StartedDataDirect Networks EF2800 FC RAID Storage System User Guide (V 1.0)233. Slide the module into the enclosure. The modules should be ins
24DataDirect Networks EF2800 FC RAID Storage System User Guide (V 1.0)Getting Started2.4 Controller I/O Module Installation2.4.1 Parts Check List• 2 C
Getting StartedDataDirect Networks EF2800 FC RAID Storage System User Guide (V 1.0)253. Slide the module into the enclosure until the latches engage a
26DataDirect Networks EF2800 FC RAID Storage System User Guide (V 1.0)Getting Started2.5 Drive Module Installation Each EF2800 enclosure holds up to 1
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Getting StartedDataDirect Networks EF2800 FC RAID Storage System User Guide (V 1.0)275. You may activate the anti-tamper locks on the drive module han
28DataDirect Networks EF2800 FC RAID Storage System User Guide (V 1.0)Getting Started2.6 Verify Configuration Switch Settings on Ops Panel Verify that
Getting StartedDataDirect Networks EF2800 FC RAID Storage System User Guide (V 1.0)292.7 Connecting the Enclosure to FC Host and Disk Ports The (I/O)
30DataDirect Networks EF2800 FC RAID Storage System User Guide (V 1.0)Getting Started• You must use approved FC components (for example, standard 3.3-
Getting StartedDataDirect Networks EF2800 FC RAID Storage System User Guide (V 1.0)312.7.1 Expansion EnclosuresMultiple enclosures are connected toget
32DataDirect Networks EF2800 FC RAID Storage System User Guide (V 1.0)Getting Started Figure 34. Device Addressing (Mode 2)Device Address for Each Dri
Getting StartedDataDirect Networks EF2800 FC RAID Storage System User Guide (V 1.0)33Enclosure ID=8 1-56 1-60 2-63 2-591-57 1-61 2-62 2-581-58 1-62 2-
34DataDirect Networks EF2800 FC RAID Storage System User Guide (V 1.0)Getting Started2.7.3 Connecting to the RS-232 Port (Optional)You can optionally
Getting StartedDataDirect Networks EF2800 FC RAID Storage System User Guide (V 1.0)35• Data Bits: 8• Stop Bits: 1• Parity: None• Flow Control: None or
36DataDirect Networks EF2800 FC RAID Storage System User Guide (V 1.0)Getting StartedTo connect to the Ethernet port:1. Connect one end of the Etherne
PrefaceDataDirect Networks EF2800 FC RAID Storage System User Guide (V 1.0)vPrefaceWhat is in this GuideThis user guide gives you step-by-step instruc
Getting StartedDataDirect Networks EF2800 FC RAID Storage System User Guide (V 1.0)372.8.2 Powering On Before powering up your EF2800 enclosure please
38DataDirect Networks EF2800 FC RAID Storage System User Guide (V 1.0)Getting Started2.9 Status LED Indicators2.9.1 Power Supply/Cooling Module LEDsTh
Getting StartedDataDirect Networks EF2800 FC RAID Storage System User Guide (V 1.0)39Figure 37. Ops Panel LED StatesOps Panel LEDsOther Associated LED
40DataDirect Networks EF2800 FC RAID Storage System User Guide (V 1.0)Getting StartedPlease refer to Chapter 10, "Troubleshooting and Problem Sol
Getting StartedDataDirect Networks EF2800 FC RAID Storage System User Guide (V 1.0)412.10 Understanding how the SMs Work Together The following terms
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DataDirect Networks EF2800 FC RAID Storage System User Guide (V 1.0)433Accessing the EF2800SAM SoftwareYou can monitor and manage your EF2800 using th
44DataDirect Networks EF2800 FC RAID Storage System User Guide (V 1.0)Accessing the EF2800 SAM Software3.1 SAM System RequirementsYou can use SAM from
Accessing the EF2800 SAM SoftwareDataDirect Networks EF2800 FC RAID Storage System User Guide (V 1.0)453.1.1.2 Disable your Pop-Up Window Control Soft
46DataDirect Networks EF2800 FC RAID Storage System User Guide (V 1.0)Accessing the EF2800 SAM Software3.2.1 Accessing EF2800 via Serial Port & Di
viDataDirect Networks EF2800 FC RAID Storage System User Guide (V 1.0)Prefacerecommended cables and connectors or by unauthorized changes or modificat
Accessing the EF2800 SAM SoftwareDataDirect Networks EF2800 FC RAID Storage System User Guide (V 1.0)474. Press <Enter>. The System Menu display
48DataDirect Networks EF2800 FC RAID Storage System User Guide (V 1.0)Accessing the EF2800 SAM Software10. The system prompts you to confirm changes.
Accessing the EF2800 SAM SoftwareDataDirect Networks EF2800 FC RAID Storage System User Guide (V 1.0)492. Enter the IP address for one of the EF2800 S
50DataDirect Networks EF2800 FC RAID Storage System User Guide (V 1.0)Accessing the EF2800 SAM Softwareof the window to perform each function includin
Accessing the EF2800 SAM SoftwareDataDirect Networks EF2800 FC RAID Storage System User Guide (V 1.0)51selecting on the page does not get lost during
52DataDirect Networks EF2800 FC RAID Storage System User Guide (V 1.0)Accessing the EF2800 SAM Software3.4 Configuring the IP Settings Using SAMIf you
Accessing the EF2800 SAM SoftwareDataDirect Networks EF2800 FC RAID Storage System User Guide (V 1.0)53You will lose access to the EF2800 after the ch
54DataDirect Networks EF2800 FC RAID Storage System User Guide (V 1.0)Accessing the EF2800 SAM SoftwareTo set SAM passwords:1. From SAM, select Manage
Accessing the EF2800 SAM SoftwareDataDirect Networks EF2800 FC RAID Storage System User Guide (V 1.0)55- SAM Configuration Mode: Select whether you wa
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PrefaceDataDirect Networks EF2800 FC RAID Storage System User Guide (V 1.0)viiChassis Warning Label: Weight Hazard• An EF2800 enclosure can weigh up t
DataDirect Networks EF2800 FC RAID Storage System User Guide (V 1.0)574Setting Up the EF2800SAM lets you set up the FC ports and restart the EF2800. Y
58DataDirect Networks EF2800 FC RAID Storage System User Guide (V 1.0)Setting Up the EF28004.1.2 FC Host Port Loop IDsIf the topology is set to loop,
Setting Up the EF2800DataDirect Networks EF2800 FC RAID Storage System User Guide (V 1.0)594.1.3 FC Host Port TopologyYou can set up the FC topology f
60DataDirect Networks EF2800 FC RAID Storage System User Guide (V 1.0)Setting Up the EF28004.2 Setting Up the FC Device PortsYou can set up two FC dev
Setting Up the EF2800DataDirect Networks EF2800 FC RAID Storage System User Guide (V 1.0)614.3 Restarting the SMs You have several options when you ne
62DataDirect Networks EF2800 FC RAID Storage System User Guide (V 1.0)Setting Up the EF28004.3.1 Restarting the SMsYou may need to restart one or both
Setting Up the EF2800DataDirect Networks EF2800 FC RAID Storage System User Guide (V 1.0)634.3.2 Shutting Down the SMsYou may need to shut down one or
64DataDirect Networks EF2800 FC RAID Storage System User Guide (V 1.0)Setting Up the EF28004.3.3 Putting an SM OfflineYou can put an SM module offline
Setting Up the EF2800DataDirect Networks EF2800 FC RAID Storage System User Guide (V 1.0)65To put an SM online:1. From SAM, select Manage EF2800 >
66DataDirect Networks EF2800 FC RAID Storage System User Guide (V 1.0)Setting Up the EF28004.3.6 Restarting the LAN Subsystem If you are having diffic
viiiDataDirect Networks EF2800 FC RAID Storage System User Guide (V 1.0)Preface• The EF2800 unit must only be operated from a power supply input volta
DataDirect Networks EF2800 FC RAID Storage System User Guide (V 1.0)675Creating and ManagingArrays & PartitionsUsing SAM, you can create and manag
68DataDirect Networks EF2800 FC RAID Storage System User Guide (V 1.0)Creating and Managing Arrays & PartitionsNOTE:Before you create more than on
Creating and Managing Arrays & PartitionsDataDirect Networks EF2800 FC RAID Storage System User Guide (V 1.0)692. Enter the array name.You can use
70DataDirect Networks EF2800 FC RAID Storage System User Guide (V 1.0)Creating and Managing Arrays & Partitions6. Select the drives you want to us
Creating and Managing Arrays & PartitionsDataDirect Networks EF2800 FC RAID Storage System User Guide (V 1.0)7110. If you selected Yes to adding d
72DataDirect Networks EF2800 FC RAID Storage System User Guide (V 1.0)Creating and Managing Arrays & Partitionsselect No, you can name your partit
Creating and Managing Arrays & PartitionsDataDirect Networks EF2800 FC RAID Storage System User Guide (V 1.0)73After you click Create Array, the a
74DataDirect Networks EF2800 FC RAID Storage System User Guide (V 1.0)Creating and Managing Arrays & PartitionsYou can perform other functions dur
Creating and Managing Arrays & PartitionsDataDirect Networks EF2800 FC RAID Storage System User Guide (V 1.0)755.2.2 Stopping the Array Initializa
76DataDirect Networks EF2800 FC RAID Storage System User Guide (V 1.0)Creating and Managing Arrays & PartitionsIf a Reconstruct does not start aut
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