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User Guide

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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