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ExaSAN Compact User Guide
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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1.
Introducing ExaSAN Compact ......................................................................................................... 1-1
1.1
System Overview ........................................................................................................................ 1-1
1.1.1
What is the ExaSAN Solution ..............................................................................................................1-1
1.1.2
What is the ExaSAN Compact Solution ...............................................................................................1-1
1.1.3
ExaSAN Compact Components and Accessories .................................................................................1-2
1.1.3.1
ExaSAN PCIe RAID Disk System(s) ...........................................................................................1-2
1.1.3.2
Hard Disk Drive (HDD) for the RAID System ............................................................................1-3
1.1.3.3
ExaSAN PCIe Switch (SW04/08) ................................................................................................1-3
1.1.3.4
ExaSAN PCIe Switch Host Bus Adapter (ACS-63200NT) ..........................................................1-4
1.1.3.5
QSFP (Quad Small Form-factor Pluggable) PCIe Copper or Optical Cables ...............................1-4
1.1.3.6
External PCIe x4 Cable ................................................................................................................1-5
1.1.3.7
Power Cord ...................................................................................................................................1-5
1.1.3.8
Ethernet CAT-5 Cable ..................................................................................................................1-5
1.1.3.9
Switch Rack Mount Tray (optional) .............................................................................................1-6
1.1.3.10
Ethernet Switch for the Private LAN ..........................................................................................1-6
1.1.3.11
CAT-5 Cables for the Private LAN ............................................................................................1-6
1.1.3.12
Mac Pro Host Systems and Xsan Software .................................................................................1-6
1.1.4
Key Features .........................................................................................................................................1-6
1.2
Unpacking the System ................................................................................................................ 1-7
1.2.1
What Is In Your Order ..........................................................................................................................1-7
1.2.2
Checking the Equipment You’ll Need ..................................................................................................1-7
1.2.3
Unpacking ............................................................................................................................................1-7
1.3
What’s in the Box ....................................................................................................................... 1-7
1.3.1
The ExaSAN RAID ..............................................................................................................................1-8
1.3.2
The ExaSAN Switch ............................................................................................................................1-8
1.3.3
Other ExaSAN Accessories ..................................................................................................................1-8
1.4
Your SW04/08 Switch at a Glance ............................................................................................ 1-8
1.4.1
ExaSAN Compact Switch ....................................................................................................................1-8
1.4.1.1
Switch SW04/08 Front Panel ........................................................................................................1-8
1.4.1.2
Switch SW04 Rear Panel ..............................................................................................................1-9
1.4.1.3
Switch SW08 Rear Panel ............................................................................................................ 1-11
1.4.2
ExaSAN PCIe Switch Host Bus Adapter (HBA) ............................................................................... 1-11
2.
Preparing to Install ExaSAN Compact ............................................................................................. 2-1
2.1
Precaution for Handling the System ......................................................................................... 2-1
2.2
Choosing the Location for the System ...................................................................................... 2-1
2.3
Electrical Power .......................................................................................................................... 2-1
2.4
Operating Environment ............................................................................................................. 2-2
2.5
Security ........................................................................................................................................ 2-2
3.
Installing ExaSAN Compact ............................................................................................................. 3-1
3.1
Installing the System .................................................................................................................. 3-1
