Facilis TX16 Setup Manual Download

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Table of Contents

Page Number

Chapter 1 – Using This Guide

Who Should Use This Guide

What This Guide Contains
Symbols and Conventions
Documentation Comments
How to Download this Manual

Chapter 2 – Overview & Hardware

Overview

Features

Hardware
Dimensions

Tools and Utilities

Chapter 3 – Installation for TerraBlock Expanded Storage

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 Direct Attached Storage

Before You Begin

Environmental Considerations
Electrical Specifications

System Setup
RAID Adaptor Installation
Cabling

Power cord

Bringing Raid Set Online

Client Configuration

Appendix A – Recreating disk set

Recreate Disk set

Appendix B – Upgrading R680 Firmware

Firmware Settings During Upgrade

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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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