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System Setup 

 
The attached TX16 chassis will function as an additional Group (3) within the Facilis 
TerraBlock Manager to create and manage additional virtual volumes (see the 
TerraBlock User Guide for creating virtual volumes).  Support for attaching the TX16 
to a TerraBlock server requires:

 

 

1.

 

Version 5.5.x or later release of the TerraBlock server. 

2.

 

The TerraBlock server must be a Windows 7 64Bit server (See the TerraBlock 
Release Notes for server upgrade options, or contact 

Facilis Sales

). 

3.

 

The ATTO H680 SAS HBA installed in the TerraBlock server. 

4.

 

A valid license.  A new license from Facilis is required if running any version 
prior to 7.1.  Consult your dealer or contact Facilis Sales. 

 

Server RAID Adapter Installation 

 

Installation of the ATTO H680 HBA into the TerraBlock Server requires the server to 
be shutdown.  All clients should save their work and then shutdown prior to the 
installation and power down of the TerraBlock Server.  

 

Install the ATTO H680 HBA into the TerraBlock Server (see the ATTO installation 
guide on the USB key supplied). 
 
Boot the server and install the appropriate drivers for the Windows 7 64 Bit 
Operating System (OS) found on the supplied Facilis USB Key (Drivers directory on 
USB Key). 
 
Install the ATTO Configuration tool for Windows found on the supplied USB key onto 
the TerraBlock (Utilities directory on USB Key). 
 

Cabling 

 

Connect the external 
SAS cables (supplied) 
from the TX16 

(both 

ports)

 to the TerraBlock 

server’s ATTO SAS HBA 
(port A and B).  Refer to 
the section “Bringing the 
Expansion Chassis 
Online” before physically 
connecting the cable. 

 

Power cords 

 

 

Connect the power cord (supplied) into the AC port on the rear of the enclosure. 
Before turning on the TX16, make sure that you have all the drive carriers installed 
in the enclosure.  Proceed to the next section before powering on the TX16.  The 
Power button is located on the front of the enclosure (enclosure door open).   

 

 

Summary of Contents for TX16

Page 1: ...Attached SAS Storage Setup Guide Prior to installing your new hardware please contact Facilis Support for further installation instructions To reach support please call 1 978 562 7022 option 2 or ema...

Page 2: ...in Canada and from country to country elsewhere in the world To the extent that this Warranty Statement is inconsistent with local law this Warranty Statement shall be deemed modified to be consistent...

Page 3: ...ded Storage 09 Server RAID Adaptor Installation Cabling Power Cord Bringing the RAID Set Online Taking the RAID Set Offline Adding the TX16 Volume for Multi user Write Chapter 4 Installation for Direc...

Page 4: ...erver Direct connect instructions Understand the workflow of the TX16 Symbols and Conventions Important Caution or Instruction Related Information or Tip Checklist Description or Definition Documentat...

Page 5: ...expanded to include the TX16 Once attached to the TerraBlock server the TX16 will be seen as usable storage via the TerraBlock Managers user interface Virtual volumes can be created with raid protecti...

Page 6: ...A expansion 2 MiniSAS cable three meter length 2 Power cords USB Key with Drivers Documentation and Utilities such as the ATTO Configuration Tool for easy configuration Hardware The TX16 SAS chassis c...

Page 7: ...d 4 Temp and Fan Alarm Silencer In the case where the temp or fan alarms are activated and the red LED s are blinking the audible BEEPING alarm can be silenced by toggle this switch The switch is spri...

Page 8: ...front panel The rear fan units are field replaceable units Dimensions Product Weight with Drives Depth Width Height TX 16 63 Lbs 28 6 Kg 25 6 in 65 cm 19 in 48 26 cm 5 2 in 3u 13 2 cm Tools and Utilit...

Page 9: ...Unobstructed airflow No significant temperature or humidity changes Sturdy level surface or rack unit not subject to vibration Placed away from radio frequency emissions high traffic or high noise ar...

Page 10: ...r work and then shutdown prior to the installation and power down of the TerraBlock Server Install the ATTO H680 HBA into the TerraBlock Server see the ATTO installation guide on the USB key supplied...

Page 11: ...Drive Checker utility Run this to verify all disks are present 40 Disks with a single TX16 56 Disks with two TX16 s Close the utility after confirmation 2 Next go to the Start menu select Run 3 Type C...

Page 12: ...ucted airflow No significant temperature or humidity changes Sturdy level surface or rack unit not subject to vibration Placed away from radio frequency emissions high traffic or high noise areas Keep...

Page 13: ...ake sure that you have all the drive carriers installed in the enclosure in order You can now turn on the TX16 The Power button is located on the front of the enclosure enclosure door open in the uppe...

Page 14: ...g the TX16 storage array will need to set the correct transfer size for the R680 HBA to provide optimal performance 1 Open the ATTO configuration tool on your Mac or Windows client 2 Highlight the ATT...

Page 15: ...This process takes approximately 8 hours Launch the ATTO Configuration Tool Go to the RAID tab and select Custom RAID Click OK Input the Options shown below Name Level Interleave and Initialize and c...

Page 16: ...16 Select options to configure the new RAID Group Sector size 512 bytes SpeedRead Rebuild Priority and make sure Autobuild button is checked Click Finish Make sure you have selected Single for Option...

Page 17: ...17 Check all your parameters Click Yes Right click on the RAID set and set Prefetch to 2 and click Accept...

Page 18: ...he supplied USB Key or at http www attotech com Launch the ATTO Configuration Tool Select the R680 H680 HBA in the left pane Next select the Flash tab to the right Browse to the current flash Choose U...

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