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... many installations of the applicable Open Source License. YOU MAY NOT MODIFY, ADAPT, TRANSLATE, RENT, LEASE, LOAN, RESELL FOR PROFIT, DISTRIBUTE, NETWORK OR CREATE DERIVATIVE WORKS BASED UPON THE SOFTWARE OR ANY PART THEREOF. 4. AND OTHER LICENSORS WHOSE SOFTWARE MAY BE BUNDLED WITH THIS PRODUCT. Confidentiality. Your use the Software and you own the media upon which the software is available at the time...
... many installations of the applicable Open Source License. YOU MAY NOT MODIFY, ADAPT, TRANSLATE, RENT, LEASE, LOAN, RESELL FOR PROFIT, DISTRIBUTE, NETWORK OR CREATE DERIVATIVE WORKS BASED UPON THE SOFTWARE OR ANY PART THEREOF. 4. AND OTHER LICENSORS WHOSE SOFTWARE MAY BE BUNDLED WITH THIS PRODUCT. Confidentiality. Your use the Software and you own the media upon which the software is available at the time...
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... 5-3 Editing User Accounts 5-4 Generating SAN Passwords 5-4 Setting iSCSI Target Authentication 5-5 Using Access Control Lists 5-7 6 Managing Your IPSAN Viewing and Activating Software Features 6-2 Managing Volumes 6-3 Managing Initiators 6-12 Managing Storage Pools 6-15 Deleting Spares 6-22 Managing iSCSI Targets 6-23 Managing SLP Scopes 6-38 Managing Devices (Disk Drives) 6-43 Managing Network Settings 6-45 Managing Portals 6-50 Enabling Network Drive Sharing 6-51 Upgrading the Subsystem Firmware 6-51 Managing the iSCSI Subsystem's Settings 6-52 7 Managing Events Opening the Event Log...
... 5-3 Editing User Accounts 5-4 Generating SAN Passwords 5-4 Setting iSCSI Target Authentication 5-5 Using Access Control Lists 5-7 6 Managing Your IPSAN Viewing and Activating Software Features 6-2 Managing Volumes 6-3 Managing Initiators 6-12 Managing Storage Pools 6-15 Deleting Spares 6-22 Managing iSCSI Targets 6-23 Managing SLP Scopes 6-38 Managing Devices (Disk Drives) 6-43 Managing Network Settings 6-45 Managing Portals 6-50 Enabling Network Drive Sharing 6-51 Upgrading the Subsystem Firmware 6-51 Managing the iSCSI Subsystem's Settings 6-52 7 Managing Events Opening the Event Log...
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About This Guide 1-2 Kit Contents 1-2 Features of the Adaptec iSA1500 1-3 Managing the Adaptec iSA1500 1-3 System Requirements and Operating System Support 1-4 About Your Adaptec Storage Manager License 1-4 This chapter introduces the features of the Adaptec® iSA1500 Storage Array iSCSI-to-SATA RAID subsystem, lists the system requirements, and provides software license information. 1-1 1 Introduction In this Chapter...
About This Guide 1-2 Kit Contents 1-2 Features of the Adaptec iSA1500 1-3 Managing the Adaptec iSA1500 1-3 System Requirements and Operating System Support 1-4 About Your Adaptec Storage Manager License 1-4 This chapter introduces the features of the Adaptec® iSA1500 Storage Array iSCSI-to-SATA RAID subsystem, lists the system requirements, and provides software license information. 1-1 1 Introduction In this Chapter...
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... User's Guide describes how to install, use, and monitor the Adaptec iSA1500 Storage Array subsystem. It also assumes that you have basic knowledge of Redundant Array of Independent Disks (RAID) technology. This Guide assumes that you are installed on page 3-9 for more information. Kit Contents Your Adaptec iSA1500 Storage Array subsystem kit includes these components: Quick Install Guide Adaptec iSA1500 CD Chassis Rack Mount Hardware Front Bezel Four Disk Drives and Drive Carriers Power Cable 1-2 See Installing the Software on the Management...
... User's Guide describes how to install, use, and monitor the Adaptec iSA1500 Storage Array subsystem. It also assumes that you have basic knowledge of Redundant Array of Independent Disks (RAID) technology. This Guide assumes that you are installed on page 3-9 for more information. Kit Contents Your Adaptec iSA1500 Storage Array subsystem kit includes these components: Quick Install Guide Adaptec iSA1500 CD Chassis Rack Mount Hardware Front Bezel Four Disk Drives and Drive Carriers Power Cable 1-2 See Installing the Software on the Management...
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... Fans 2 USB Ports Management Port (Eth 0) Video Port Power Port Keyboard Port Mouse Port RS-232 Port iSCSI Data Port (Eth 2) iSCSI Data Port (Eth 1) Managing the Adaptec iSA1500 You can also manage your Adaptec iSA1500 subsystem and IPSAN locally, using a monitor and keyboard, or through the RS-232 port, using the CLI). 1-3 Front of Enclosure (Behind Bezel) Subsystem LEDs RESET Four Disk Drive Bays and Disk Drives Power Button Rear of the Adaptec iSA1500 Storage Array subsystem. You can manage your Adaptec iSA1500 subsystem and IPSAN remotely, by using the Web-based Adaptec...
... Fans 2 USB Ports Management Port (Eth 0) Video Port Power Port Keyboard Port Mouse Port RS-232 Port iSCSI Data Port (Eth 2) iSCSI Data Port (Eth 1) Managing the Adaptec iSA1500 You can also manage your Adaptec iSA1500 subsystem and IPSAN locally, using a monitor and keyboard, or through the RS-232 port, using the CLI). 1-3 Front of Enclosure (Behind Bezel) Subsystem LEDs RESET Four Disk Drive Bays and Disk Drives Power Button Rear of the Adaptec iSA1500 Storage Array subsystem. You can manage your Adaptec iSA1500 subsystem and IPSAN remotely, by using the Web-based Adaptec...
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... complete the installation.) ■ Windows Management Instrumentation (WMI, see page 2-6) compliant iSCSI initiator. Storage management agents, which can create your Adaptec iSA1500 subsystem. Product-specific License Keys are included with Automation Support ■ Windows 2000 (SP 3 or later) or Windows Server 2003 ■ Microsoft iSCSI service ■ Microsoft DiskPart (Windows 2000 only) Download DiskPart from the Microsoft Web site at www.adaptec.com. About Your Adaptec Storage Manager License Your Adaptec iSA1500 Storage Array offers several upgrade features which...
... complete the installation.) ■ Windows Management Instrumentation (WMI, see page 2-6) compliant iSCSI initiator. Storage management agents, which can create your Adaptec iSA1500 subsystem. Product-specific License Keys are included with Automation Support ■ Windows 2000 (SP 3 or later) or Windows Server 2003 ■ Microsoft iSCSI service ■ Microsoft DiskPart (Windows 2000 only) Download DiskPart from the Microsoft Web site at www.adaptec.com. About Your Adaptec Storage Manager License Your Adaptec iSA1500 Storage Array offers several upgrade features which...
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... more quickly. Most often, servers are part of the Default scope, which targets a server can be created and expanded using all initiators (servers) are grouped by the amount of targets allows initiators to those groups. For more efficiently-instead of having one machine filled to capacity and another almost empty, the available capacity can see by assigning servers to named scopes and assigning specific targets...
... more quickly. Most often, servers are part of the Default scope, which targets a server can be created and expanded using all initiators (servers) are grouped by the amount of targets allows initiators to those groups. For more efficiently-instead of having one machine filled to capacity and another almost empty, the available capacity can see by assigning servers to named scopes and assigning specific targets...
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...: ■ iSCSI Station-Consists of a set of agents that are installed onto a server with an iSCSI initiator, allowing the Management Station to manage that server's iSCSI storage. ■ Management Station-Consists of a secure Web server, the Adaptec Storage Manager GUI, and configuration information for the iSCSI Stations and iSCSI subsystems. The Management Station component should be used to manage the IPSAN. ■ iSCSI and Management Station-Consists of your Adaptec iSA1500 Storage Array subsystem and Windows servers. Introduction to manage storage pools, iSCSI targets...
...: ■ iSCSI Station-Consists of a set of agents that are installed onto a server with an iSCSI initiator, allowing the Management Station to manage that server's iSCSI storage. ■ Management Station-Consists of a secure Web server, the Adaptec Storage Manager GUI, and configuration information for the iSCSI Stations and iSCSI subsystems. The Management Station component should be used to manage the IPSAN. ■ iSCSI and Management Station-Consists of your Adaptec iSA1500 Storage Array subsystem and Windows servers. Introduction to manage storage pools, iSCSI targets...
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... and will access the storage through Management port Eth0 over subnet_2. This configuration is managed through the same iSCSI interface. iSCSI Stations Management Station Subnet_2 Network Subnet_2 Switch Subnet_2 Subnet_2 Network Adaptec Storage Manager, CLI, Event Notification Traffic File Server DataBase Server Subnet_3 Subnet_1 Subnet_3 Subnet_1 GbE Switch Subnet_3 GbE Switch iSCSI Connections Subnet_1 Subnet_2 Adaptec iSA1500 0 12 Note: This topology can be used for cluster operation. 2-13 Each server has dual iSCSI ports. Both servers are connected to iSCSI and IPSANs...
... and will access the storage through Management port Eth0 over subnet_2. This configuration is managed through the same iSCSI interface. iSCSI Stations Management Station Subnet_2 Network Subnet_2 Switch Subnet_2 Subnet_2 Network Adaptec Storage Manager, CLI, Event Notification Traffic File Server DataBase Server Subnet_3 Subnet_1 Subnet_3 Subnet_1 GbE Switch Subnet_3 GbE Switch iSCSI Connections Subnet_1 Subnet_2 Adaptec iSA1500 0 12 Note: This topology can be used for cluster operation. 2-13 Each server has dual iSCSI ports. Both servers are connected to iSCSI and IPSANs...
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... Servers and Single iSCSI Port This basic IPSAN configuration includes four servers. the other two servers are connected to iSCSI interface Eth1 on subnet_2. Note: The two Gigabit Ethernet (GbE) switches shown in this example could be used to iSCSI and IPSANs Basic IPSAN with enough ports. Each server has a single iSCSI port. iSCSI Stations Management Station Client/Server Network Subnet_2 Network Subnet_2 Subnet_2 Switch Network Subnet_2 Subnet_2 Network Subnet_2 Network Subnet_2 Adaptec Storage Manager, CLI, Event Notification Traffic File Server Email Server File Server...
... Servers and Single iSCSI Port This basic IPSAN configuration includes four servers. the other two servers are connected to iSCSI interface Eth1 on subnet_2. Note: The two Gigabit Ethernet (GbE) switches shown in this example could be used to iSCSI and IPSANs Basic IPSAN with enough ports. Each server has a single iSCSI port. iSCSI Stations Management Station Client/Server Network Subnet_2 Network Subnet_2 Subnet_2 Switch Network Subnet_2 Subnet_2 Network Subnet_2 Network Subnet_2 Adaptec Storage Manager, CLI, Event Notification Traffic File Server Email Server File Server...
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Each server has dual iSCSI ports. VLAN can also be replaced with one larger GbE switch with Four Servers and Two iSCSI Ports This basic IPSAN configuration includes four servers. the other two servers are connected to iSCSI interface Eth2 on subnet_1; This configuration is managed through Management port Eth0 on subnet_3. iSCSI Stations Management Station Client/Server Network Subnet_2 Network Subnet_2 Subnet_2 Switch Network Subnet_2 Subnet_2 Network Subnet_2 Network Subnet_2 Adaptec Storage Manager, CLI, Event Notification Traffic File Server Email Server File Server ...
Each server has dual iSCSI ports. VLAN can also be replaced with one larger GbE switch with Four Servers and Two iSCSI Ports This basic IPSAN configuration includes four servers. the other two servers are connected to iSCSI interface Eth2 on subnet_1; This configuration is managed through Management port Eth0 on subnet_3. iSCSI Stations Management Station Client/Server Network Subnet_2 Network Subnet_2 Subnet_2 Switch Network Subnet_2 Subnet_2 Network Subnet_2 Network Subnet_2 Adaptec Storage Manager, CLI, Event Notification Traffic File Server Email Server File Server ...
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3 Getting Started Quickly In this chapter before you through the installation and basic set-up of the Adaptec iSA1500 Storage Array subsystem and Adaptec Storage Manager software. For a smooth and trouble-free installation, thoroughly review this Chapter... Installation Overview Safety Tips Installing the Hardware Completing the Network Configurations Installing the Initiator Installing the Software Adding Agents Configuring the Adaptec iSA1500 Subsystem 3-2 3-2 3-3 3-7 3-9 3-9 3-14 3-16 This chapter guides you begin, and perform the tasks in the order in which they are presented...
3 Getting Started Quickly In this chapter before you through the installation and basic set-up of the Adaptec iSA1500 Storage Array subsystem and Adaptec Storage Manager software. For a smooth and trouble-free installation, thoroughly review this Chapter... Installation Overview Safety Tips Installing the Hardware Completing the Network Configurations Installing the Initiator Installing the Software Adding Agents Configuring the Adaptec iSA1500 Subsystem 3-2 3-2 3-3 3-7 3-9 3-9 3-14 3-16 This chapter guides you begin, and perform the tasks in the order in which they are presented...
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... Started Quickly Installing Microsoft iSCSI Service To install Microsoft iSCSI Service: 1 Download the Microsoft iSCSI Initiator software from the Microsoft Web site at www.microsoft.com, then begin the installation. 2 When prompted to specify an installation option, select Install iSCSI Service Only. Note: If you do not need to complete the installation. Installing Microsoft DiskPart Follow the instructions for your OS: ■ Windows 2000 users - Install the most up-to complete the installation. ■ Windows...
... Started Quickly Installing Microsoft iSCSI Service To install Microsoft iSCSI Service: 1 Download the Microsoft iSCSI Initiator software from the Microsoft Web site at www.microsoft.com, then begin the installation. 2 When prompted to specify an installation option, select Install iSCSI Service Only. Note: If you do not need to complete the installation. Installing Microsoft DiskPart Follow the instructions for your OS: ■ Windows 2000 users - Install the most up-to complete the installation. ■ Windows...
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... install Adaptec Storage Manger on an iSCSI Station: 1 Close all open , double-click the Setup.exe icon on the CD to customize the software installation. 3-13 Getting Started Quickly Installing Adaptec Storage Manager on iSCSI Stations Follow the instructions in the Figure on page 3-11) during installation. The Setup program opens automatically. (If the Setup program does not open applications and disable any anti-virus utilities. 2 Insert the Adaptec iSA1500 CD into the CD-ROM drive...
... install Adaptec Storage Manger on an iSCSI Station: 1 Close all open , double-click the Setup.exe icon on the CD to customize the software installation. 3-13 Getting Started Quickly Installing Adaptec Storage Manager on iSCSI Stations Follow the instructions in the Figure on page 3-11) during installation. The Setup program opens automatically. (If the Setup program does not open applications and disable any anti-virus utilities. 2 Insert the Adaptec iSA1500 CD into the CD-ROM drive...
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...; Windows 2003 or Windows 2000 SP3 ■ Microsoft iSCSI Service ■ DiskPart (most up-to-date version available) Set-up Task List Complete these tasks, in order: 1 Decide on that you have a sufficient number of disk drives available to create determines the type of Adaptec Storage Manager are supported. Therefore, the type of disk drives combined in this RAID 5 storage pool is created, the available space on the type of volume...
...; Windows 2003 or Windows 2000 SP3 ■ Microsoft iSCSI Service ■ DiskPart (most up-to-date version available) Set-up Task List Complete these tasks, in order: 1 Decide on that you have a sufficient number of disk drives available to create determines the type of Adaptec Storage Manager are supported. Therefore, the type of disk drives combined in this RAID 5 storage pool is created, the available space on the type of volume...
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Viewing and Activating Software Features Managing Volumes Managing Initiators Managing Storage Pools Deleting Spares Managing iSCSI Targets Managing SLP Scopes Managing Devices (Disk Drives) Managing Network Settings Managing Portals Enabling Network Drive Sharing Upgrading the Subsystem Firmware Managing the iSCSI Subsystem's Settings 6-2 6-3 6-12 6-15 6-22 6-23 6-38 6-43 6-45 6-50 6-51 6-51 6-52 This chapter explains how to use Adaptec Storage Manager to manage your IPSAN. 6-1 6 Managing Your IPSAN In this Chapter...
Viewing and Activating Software Features Managing Volumes Managing Initiators Managing Storage Pools Deleting Spares Managing iSCSI Targets Managing SLP Scopes Managing Devices (Disk Drives) Managing Network Settings Managing Portals Enabling Network Drive Sharing Upgrading the Subsystem Firmware Managing the iSCSI Subsystem's Settings 6-2 6-3 6-12 6-15 6-22 6-23 6-38 6-43 6-45 6-50 6-51 6-51 6-52 This chapter explains how to use Adaptec Storage Manager to manage your IPSAN. 6-1 6 Managing Your IPSAN In this Chapter...
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... appears in the iSCSI subsystem port number, then click OK. Download firmware upgrades as shown on Server window. Managing Your IPSAN 3 Select the initiator and iSCSI subsystem address from the Adaptec support Web site at right) to access and upload firmware image updates. 2 When the upload is deleted. Deleting an Portal To delete an portal: 1 In the Tree Menu, click the server you want to delete. The Portals on Server window opens, as they become...
... appears in the iSCSI subsystem port number, then click OK. Download firmware upgrades as shown on Server window. Managing Your IPSAN 3 Select the initiator and iSCSI subsystem address from the Adaptec support Web site at right) to access and upload firmware image updates. 2 When the upload is deleted. Deleting an Portal To delete an portal: 1 In the Tree Menu, click the server you want to delete. The Portals on Server window opens, as they become...
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The Upgrade Firmware window opens. 4 Select the firmware image file you want from the iSCSI subsystem. (See page 6-54.) ■ Set the boot image. (See page 6-55.) ■ Reboot the iSCSI subsystem. (See page 6-56.) 6-52 Managing the iSCSI Subsystem's Settings This section provides instructions for using Adaptec Storage Manager to complete the update. Managing Your IPSAN 3 On the System tab, click Upgrade Firmware. You can use Adaptec Storage Manager to: ■ Set the iSCSI subsystem date or time. (See page...
The Upgrade Firmware window opens. 4 Select the firmware image file you want from the iSCSI subsystem. (See page 6-54.) ■ Set the boot image. (See page 6-55.) ■ Reboot the iSCSI subsystem. (See page 6-56.) 6-52 Managing the iSCSI Subsystem's Settings This section provides instructions for using Adaptec Storage Manager to complete the update. Managing Your IPSAN 3 On the System tab, click Upgrade Firmware. You can use Adaptec Storage Manager to: ■ Set the iSCSI subsystem date or time. (See page...
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... Line Interface (CLI). Accessing CLI You can be created and managed. iSCSI targets that is assigned to the Management port on your server can be configured to monitor and manage the Adaptec iSA1500 Storage Array subsystem. Use these terminal emulation program settings to access the CLI: ■ Null Modem Cable ■ Baud Rate:115,200 ■ Data Bits: 8 ■ Parity: None ■ Stop Bits: 1 ■ Flow Control: Off ■ Connect...
... Line Interface (CLI). Accessing CLI You can be created and managed. iSCSI targets that is assigned to the Management port on your server can be configured to monitor and manage the Adaptec iSA1500 Storage Array subsystem. Use these terminal emulation program settings to access the CLI: ■ Null Modem Cable ■ Baud Rate:115,200 ■ Data Bits: 8 ■ Parity: None ■ Stop Bits: 1 ■ Flow Control: Off ■ Connect...
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...8-3 terminal emulation 3-4 time setting 6-53 CLI 8-65 time zone setting 6-53 Tree Menu 4-2 troubleshooting 9-1 TSID Number See Technical Support Identification Number U upgrading firmware 6-51 Index Upload button 6-51 UPS commands 8-66 to 8-68 user accounts 5-2 to 5-3 access levels 5-2 creating 5-3 passwords 5-3 viewing 5-3 Users button 5-3 V volumes 2-3 creating 4-7 deleting 6-11 drive letters 6-10 extending 6-4 increasing in size 6-4 managing 6-3 to 8-63 targets. iSCSI targets 6-16 managing 6-15 to 6-21 online status 6-20 removing disk drives 6-18 viewing lists 6-15 volume types 4-4 system...
...8-3 terminal emulation 3-4 time setting 6-53 CLI 8-65 time zone setting 6-53 Tree Menu 4-2 troubleshooting 9-1 TSID Number See Technical Support Identification Number U upgrading firmware 6-51 Index Upload button 6-51 UPS commands 8-66 to 8-68 user accounts 5-2 to 5-3 access levels 5-2 creating 5-3 passwords 5-3 viewing 5-3 Users button 5-3 V volumes 2-3 creating 4-7 deleting 6-11 drive letters 6-10 extending 6-4 increasing in size 6-4 managing 6-3 to 8-63 targets. iSCSI targets 6-16 managing 6-15 to 6-21 online status 6-20 removing disk drives 6-18 viewing lists 6-15 volume types 4-4 system...