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Basic Setup

S T E P

Set the necessary environment for operating the ETERNUS
DX60/DX80 with its initial setup.
The [Initial Setup] screen appears by clicking the [Initial
Setup] menu on the [Easy Setup] tab.
This screen is used to set the following items:

Set Date and Time
Set Storage System Name
Change Password
Set SAS Port Parameters
Setup Network Environment

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Initial Setup

Startup

S T E P

Perform the necessary settings to operate the ETERNUS
DX60/DX80 using the Configuration Wizard.
The [Configuration Wizard] screen appears by clicking the
[Configuration Wizard] button on the [Easy Setup] tab.

Register hot spares for use in case the regular disks fail.

The [Assign Hot Spare] screen appears by clicking [Assign
Hot Spare] under the [RAID Group Management] menu on the
[Volume Settings] tab.

Configuration Wizard

Assigning Hot Spares

Create RAID Group

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Configure Affinity Group

Create Volume

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Define LUN Mapping

Define Host

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Default RAID groups, volumes and affinity
groups are preset in the factory. Refer to 'Web
GUI User Guide' if the preset values are to be
changed.

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The first time the power is turned on, volume
formatting may start according to the factory
default settings. This does not affect the setup
operation, which may be started immediately.

IMPORTANT

'7.1 Setup Preparation' in the 'User Guide'

'7.2 Basic Setup' in the 'User Guide'

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Basic ETERNUS DX60/DX80 setup is performed by accessing
the 'Initial Setup' and 'Configuration Wizard' functions with a
Web browser.

Start the Web browser on the PC and enter either of the
following URLs in the address bar of the Web browser.
http://192.168.1.1/
https://192.168.1.1/
Enter the following user name and password, and click the
[Logon] button to logon to the ETERNUS DX60/DX80.
User name: root
Password: root (Default)
After logging on, the Storage System Status screen
appears.

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After completing these settings with the Finish step, close
the web browser to end the setup session, then detach the
direct connection LAN cable (for operation management)
from the PC and connect it to the normal network. Then
try logging on again via the normal network, using the IP
address that has just been set.

'7.2.1 Initial Setup' in the 'User Guide'

'7.2.2 Configuration Wizard' in the 'User Guide'

'7.2.3 Hot Spare Registration' in the 'User Guide'

Check the factory settings and register a hot
spare as required.

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Connect the PC to the ETERNUS DX60/DX80 with a LAN cable (for operation management), and turn on the ETERNUS DX60/
DX80.

Controller

Enclosure

Power switch

When ETERNUS SF Express is used, perform
the following setup, and then refer to the
'ETERNUS SF Express User's Guide' to install
the ETERNUS DX Disk storage system.

Initial Setup

Set Date and Time
Set Storage System Name
Change Password
Setup Network Environment

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Setup Guide (SAS model)

This guide describes the workflow required to proceed from installation to operation of the(SAS model).

Read and understand the 'Safety Precautions' before use.

'Safety Precautions'

Workflow

The company names, product names and service names mentioned in this document are registered trademarks or trademarks of their respective companies.

Copyright 2010 FUJITSU LIMITED

The latest version of this document and the latest information about the ETERNUS DX60/DX80 is released in the following web-site. Access the following address if needed. http://www.fujitsu.com/global/services/computing/storage/eternus/products/diskstorage/dx-entry/

S T E P Preparation

Package Contents Check

Refer to the 'Package Contents' and check that there are no missing items.

Prepare the following manuals:

nDocumentation CD

n'Safety Precautions'

n'Package Contents'

nOther related manuals, for example, for a server or networking equipment.

When ETERNUS SF Express is used, prepare the following software and User's Guide:

nETERNUS SF Express Media Pack

n'ETERNUS SF Express User's Guide'

Installation and Connection Preparation

Installation space

Check that the installation area meets the space requirements of the rack in which the ETERNUS DX60/DX80 is to be installed.

Installation requirements

Check that the installation area satisfies all the requirements described in the 'Instructions for installation' section of the 'Safety Precautions'.

Environmental conditions

Temperature: 5 – 40°C, Humidity: 20 – 80%RH

Power outlets

Check that a sufficient number of suitable wall outlets are available.

n'5.1 Installation Preparation' in the 'User Guide'

n'6.1 Connection Preparation' in the 'User Guide'

n'Safety Precautions'

Setup Preparation

Completing and attaching the Network Settings label

Complete the following information in the Network Settings label and attach it on the ETERNUS DX60/DX80.

nIP address and subnet mask for the ETERNUS DX60/ DX80

nIP address for maintenance work

Settings for the PC

n Setup Network Environment

 IP address: 192.168.1.2

Subnet mask: 255.255.255.0 n Set the Web browser

Proxy server and Cache : Disable

Java Script, style sheets, and cookies : Enable

'7.1 Setup Preparation' in the 'User Guide'

S T E P Installation

The rack rail (bracket) needs to be attached to the rack and the ETERNUS DX60/DX80 mounted.

1.Adjust the rack rail (bracket) size to fit the rack.

(Rear rack pillars)

'L' is stamped on the inner

side of the left rack rail. Loosen the screws,

and adjust the rack rails to the depth of the rack.

(Front rack pillars)

[Right]

2.Attach the rack rails (brackets) to the rack. The size of the ETERNUS DX60/DX80 is 2U.

[Screw location of the rack rail (bracket)]

Tighten the screws in the same locations on both the front and rear sides of the rack pillars

Rack rail (bracket)

3. Mount the ETERNUS DX60/DX80 in the rack.

IMPORTANT ● Make sure to install or remove the enclosure to or from the rack by two or more people.

●Multiple Drive Enclosures must be connected to the controller enclosure following the order of the 'DE_No. label' numbers attached to each Drive Enclosure. The position of the labels are in the positions shown below.

DE_No. label

4. Fasten the ETERNUS DX60/DX80 to the rack.

'5.2 Rack Installation' in the 'User Guide'

S T E P Cable Connection

Various cables need to be connected to the rear of the ETERNUS DX60/DX80.

LAN Cables

is on the right side.

The MNT port must always be connected. The RMT port only needs to be connected when the remote support connection is to be independent of the customer network.

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'6.2 LAN Cable Connection (for Operation Management)' in the 'User Guide'

MiniSAS Cables (for Host Interface)

Rear view Cable

Controller Enclosure

For each CM, the port numbers are (left to right) 0 and 1. Connect a miniSAS cable to each of these ports.

'6.5 MiniSAS Cable Connection (For SAS)' in the 'User Guide'

MiniSAS Cables (for Drive Enclosures)

When Drive Enclosures are installed, miniSAS cables are used to connect between the SAS ports of the enclosures. Connect the Controller Enclosure to Drive Enclosure 1, Drive Enclosure 1 to Drive Enclosure 2, Drive Enclosure 2 to Drive Enclosure 3, etc. The number of Drive Enclosure can be checked with the 'DE_No.' label.

Example for connection of miniSAS cable (when two Drive Enclosures are installed)

Underside of

the SAS (OUT) side plug

Drive

Enclosure

Controller Enclosure

The SAS (OUT) port is on the left side, and SAS (IN) port is on the right side.

Insert the connector with a mark on its underside in the SAS (OUT) port.

Insert the connector with a mark on its underside in the SAS (IN) port.

'6.6 MiniSAS Cable Connection (For Drive Enclosures)' in the 'User Guide'

Power Cords

Use release ties to hold the power cords in place.

Drive

Enclosure

Controller

Enclosure

S T E P Startup

Connect the PC to the ETERNUS DX60/DX80 with a LAN cable (for operation management), and turn on the ETERNUS DX60/ DX80.

IMPORTANT The first time the power is turned on, volume formatting may start according to the factory

default settings. This does not affect the setup operation, which may be started immediately.

S T E P Basic Setup

Basic ETERNUS DX60/DX80 setup is performed by accessing the 'Initial Setup' and 'Configuration Wizard' functions with a

Web browser.

1.Start the Web browser on the PC and enter either of the following URLs in the address bar of the Web browser.

http://192.168.1.1/

https://192.168.1.1/

2.Enter the following user name and password, and click the [Logon] button to logon to the ETERNUS DX60/DX80.

User name: root

Password: root (Default)

3.After logging on, the Storage System Status screen appears.

Point When ETERNUS SF Express is used, perform the following setup, and then refer to the 'ETERNUS SF Express User's Guide' to install the ETERNUS DX Disk storage system.

Initial Setup

●Set Date and Time

●Set Storage System Name

●Change Password

●Setup Network Environment

Initial Setup

Set the necessary environment for operating the ETERNUS DX60/DX80 with its initial setup.

The [Initial Setup] screen appears by clicking the [Initial Setup] menu on the [Easy Setup] tab.

This screen is used to set the following items:

nSet Date and Time

nSet Storage System Name

nChange Password

nSet SAS Port Parameters

nSetup Network Environment

After completing these settings with the Finish step, close the web browser to end the setup session, then detach the direct connection LAN cable (for operation management) from the PC and connect it to the normal network. Then try logging on again via the normal network, using the IP address that has just been set.

'7.2.1 Initial Setup' in the 'User Guide'

Configuration Wizard

Perform the necessary settings to operate the ETERNUS

DX60/DX80 using the Configuration Wizard.

The [Configuration Wizard] screen appears by clicking the

[Configuration Wizard] button on the [Easy Setup] tab.

'7.2.2 Configuration Wizard' in the 'User Guide'

Point Default RAID groups, volumes and affinity groups are preset in the factory. Refer to 'Web GUI User Guide' if the preset values are to be changed.

Assigning Hot Spares

Register hot spares for use in case the regular disks fail.

The [Assign Hot Spare] screen appears by clicking [Assign Hot Spare] under the [RAID Group Management] menu on the [Volume Settings] tab.

'7.2.3 Hot Spare Registration' in the 'User Guide'

Point Check the factory settings and register a hot

S T E P Monitoring Setup

Perform the ETERNUS DX60/DX80 monitoring setup if required.

n Notification of ETERNUS DX60/DX80 problems as they occur is possible if the event notification method and level have been set.

n For e-mail notification of ETERNUS DX60/DX80 problems, a destination e-mail address must be set.

nIf 'ServerView' is used to monitor the server, the ETERNUS DX60/DX80 must be set to send an SNMP Trap to the server.

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nIf remote support is required, the ETERNUS DX60/DX80 must be set to notify the remote support center of failures.

'7.4 Monitoring Setup' in the 'User Guide'

S T E P Server Connection

Various tasks need to be performed before the ETERNUS DX60/DX80 can be connected to the server. These include the installation of the appropriate drivers.

Check which server OS, and/or SAS card are to be connected to before starting this step.

For details on the setting, refer to 'ETERNUS DX Disk storage systems Server Connection Guide (SAS)'(*).

* : Download from the specified web-site in the Documentation CD.

n'7.5 Server Connection Setup' in the 'User Guide'

n'ETERNUS DX Disk storage systems Server Connection Guide (SAS)'

All necessary settings are complete, and the ETERNUS DX60/DX80 is now ready for normal operation.

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S T E P Operation and Maintenance

Status check

The status of the ETERNUS DX60/DX80 should be regularly monitored by checking the LEDs and using the Web browser.

Data backup

Important data should be regularly backed up to a tape drive or similar device as a precaution against system failures.

Maintenance support period

The maintenance support period for the ETERNUS DX60/DX80 is 5 years from the date of purchase.

ETERNUS DX60/DX80 Disk storage system Setup Guide (SAS model)

P3AM-3102-04EN Date of issuance: July 2010

Issuance responsibility: FUJITSU LIMITED Printed in Japan

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