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Setup Guide

DR365 - Backup & Disaster Recovery

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DR365-1204 12-bay / 2U Model

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Page 1: ...Setup Guide DR365 Backup Disaster Recovery Appliance www stonefly com www iscsi com DR365 1204 12 bay 2U Model...

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Page 3: ...Fly logo Storage Concentrator Integrated Storage Concentrator ISC Modular Storage Concentrator StoneFly Backup Advantage StoneFusion StoneFly Replicator CDP ValueSAN Unified Scale Out USO Super Scale...

Page 4: ...nfigure SCVM Management Port VMware 26 2 6 Hyper V Management Network Configuration 30 2 7 Steps to Configure SCVM Management Port Hyper V 34 2 8 Citrix Formerly XenServer Management Network Configura...

Page 6: ...ware is found in the Storage Concentrator User Guide StoneFly Resource Library The StoneFly SCVM Webpage Each StoneFly DR365 comes preconfigured with VMware vSphere or Microsoft Hyper V or Citrix form...

Page 7: ...1204 Getting Started Guide Introduction V8 0 3x StoneFly Inc 2019 All rights reserved Page 6 1 1 1 Icons Icon Type Description Note Special instructions or information Warning Risk of system damage or...

Page 9: ...the installation instructions that came with the rack unit you are using NOTE This rail will fit a rack cabinet between 26 and 33 5 deep Identifying the Sections of the Rack Rails The StoneFly DR365 c...

Page 10: ...e rack when the chassis is pulled out for servicing To mount the rail onto the chassis first release the inner rail from the outer rails Releasing the Inner Rail from the Outer Rails 1 Pull the inner...

Page 11: ...the inner rail firmly against the side of the chassis aligning the hooks on the sideof the chassis with the holes in the inner rail 3 Slide the inner rail forward toward the front of the chassis until...

Page 12: ...ils to the rack 4 Pull out the rear of the outer rail adjusting the length until it just fits within the posts of the rack 5 Hang the hooks of the rear section of the outer rail onto the square holes...

Page 13: ...trated above 2 Align the inner rails of the chassis with the outer rails on the rack 3 Slide the inner rails into the outer rails keeping the pressure even on both sides When the chassis has been push...

Page 14: ...chased the appliance with additional network ports then please connect those as well 4 Connect a monitor to the VGA port 5 Connect a keyboard and a mouse to the USB ports 6 Power up any Expansion Unit...

Page 15: ...t and Power Control of the StoneFly DR365 system This configuration is optional to perform but recommended To configure the IPMI module connect a Keyboard and Monitor to the System Power on the system...

Page 16: ...Static 2 IP Address Must be on the same subnet as DR365 s Management port 3 IP Subnet Mask Same as DR365 s Management port 4 Default Gateway Same as DR365 s Management port 5 Update LAN Settings Yes...

Page 17: ...tallation V8 0 3x StoneFly Inc 2019 All rights reserved Page16 Start a browser and navigate to the configured IP address Enter the following information in the login screen Username ADMIN Password ADM...

Page 18: ...StoneFly DR365 1204 Getting Started Guide Initial Installation V8 0 3x StoneFly Inc 2019 All rights reserved Page17 Select Launch Console to open system console For VMware Hypervisor...

Page 19: ...oneFly DR365 1204 Getting Started Guide Initial Installation V8 0 3x StoneFly Inc 2019 All rights reserved Page18 For Hyper V Hypervisor For Citrix Hypervisor The system user console screen will appea...

Page 20: ...ement Network IP Addresses and Hostnames used in this section are for example only Refer to Section 2 6 for Hyper V Management Network Configuration Connect to System console Attach a keyboard and mon...

Page 21: ...ial Installation V8 0 3x StoneFly Inc 2019 All rights reserved Page20 Select Network Adapters and press the Enter key Select the vmnic to use for the management network for ESXi and press the Enter ke...

Page 22: ...nitial Installation V8 0 3x StoneFly Inc 2019 All rights reserved Page21 Select IPv4 Configuration then hit the Enter key Select Set static IPV4 address and network configuration Enter the IP Addresse...

Page 23: ...ing Started Guide Initial Installation V8 0 3x StoneFly Inc 2019 All rights reserved Page22 Select IPv6 Configuration then hit the Enter key On the following screen select Disable IPv6 restart require...

Page 24: ...g Started Guide Initial Installation V8 0 3x StoneFly Inc 2019 All rights reserved Page23 Select DNS Configuration then press the Enter key Enter information for DNS server and Hostname as needed then...

Page 25: ...04 Getting Started Guide Initial Installation V8 0 3x StoneFly Inc 2019 All rights reserved Page24 Select Custom DNS Suffixes then hit the ESC key to return Enter DNS Suffixes as needed then hit the E...

Page 26: ...y DR365 1204 Getting Started Guide Initial Installation V8 0 3x StoneFly Inc 2019 All rights reserved Page25 Select Restart Management Network to complete configuration of settings Hit the ESC key to...

Page 27: ...tion http DR365_IP_ADDRESS and press the Enter key You will see a screen like the one shown below 2 Click on the Download vSphere Client link This will guide you to download and install the vSphere Cl...

Page 28: ...toneFly Inc 2019 All rights reserved Page27 The screenshot above shows one SCVM is already installed If you want to access the user interface for that particular SCVM click on that SCVM first and then...

Page 29: ...our LAN network Login to the SC Service console using the VMware Virtual Console for the SCVM by doing the following a Press Enter to display the login prompt b At the User ID prompt type console and...

Page 30: ...ed settings are shown below Enter q at the command prompt to exit back to the service menu Enter q again to exit out of the user console service Note the browser access to the SCVM Management GUI is b...

Page 31: ...ork IP Addresses and Hostnames used in this section are for example only Refer to Section 2 4 for VMware Management Network Configuration Connect to System console Attach a keyboard and monitor or use...

Page 32: ...ial Installation V8 0 3x StoneFly Inc 2019 All rights reserved Page31 Click on Change adapter settings from the left menu Right click on the appropriate management port and select properties This will...

Page 33: ...de Initial Installation V8 0 3x StoneFly Inc 2019 All rights reserved Page32 Left click on Internet Protocol Version 4 TCP IPv4 and then click Properties Assign static IP and DNS server addresses Once...

Page 34: ...n V8 0 3x StoneFly Inc 2019 All rights reserved Page33 Make sure to disable Internet Protocol Version 6 from the Management Network Properties window by unchecking the box next to it After disabling I...

Page 35: ...to configure the SCVM Management port for Hyper V you need to access Hyper V manager you can do that from the Server Manager window To access the Server Manager on your Hyper V click on the Windows T...

Page 36: ...irtual Machine This will show a window like this Steps to use the pre installed SCVM 1 The SCVM management network interface is preconfigured with the default IP address of 192 168 0 254 This must be...

Page 37: ...r ID prompt type console and hit Enter c At the password prompt type coni100o and hit Enter Note that the User ID and password are case sensitive 2 Using the SC Service menu configure the management n...

Page 38: ...ed settings are shown below Enter q at the command prompt to exit back to the service menu Enter q again to exit out of the user console service Note the browser access to the SCVM Management GUI is b...

Page 39: ...ation of the Citrix formerly XenServer Management Network IP Addresses and Hostnames used in this section are for explanatory purposes only Refer to Section 2 4 for VMware Management Network Configura...

Page 40: ...s reserved Page39 Select Configure Management Interface and press Enter Then enter Username and Password using the following credentials Username root Password Stonefly1 Once logged in select the rele...

Page 41: ...hts reserved Page40 Select Static in the Management Interface Configuration menu and hit Enter Change the IP address configuration as per your network settings After you ve entered the required networ...

Page 42: ...rix hypervisor In the XenCenter click on SCVM and select the Console tab The SCVM management network interface is preconfigured with the default IP address of 192 168 0 254 This must be changed to a v...

Page 43: ...tial Installation V8 0 3x StoneFly Inc 2019 All rights reserved Page42 Using the SC service menu configure the management network by pressing 2 to select 2 Network The default settings are shown below...

Page 44: ...nce you ve adjusted the settings enter q at the command prompt to exit back to the service menu and press q again to exit the user console Note the browser access to the SCVM Management GUI is blocked...

Page 45: ...of SCVM configuration is the same for Hyper V VMware and Citrix hypervisors Launch a browser then navigate to https configured IP address DR365 Login Screen 1 In the User ID field type admin 2 In the...

Page 46: ...k Enable Auto Save to Local Device and select USB Flash Disk from the dropdown menu Click Submit For Auto Save to Remote FTP Server create a directory for each Storage Concentrator Fill in the IP Addr...

Page 47: ...rt 15 Click Submit 16 Click OK to continue when the confirmation dialog box appears The DR365 automatically configures the Network and Broadcast settings based on the IP address and Netmask settings C...

Page 48: ...Management port 21 Enter the NetMask setting for the Management port It is not necessary to select a Management Port as on the Local iSCSI Port screen There is only one port assigned for this purpose...

Page 49: ...r browser connection you may not see this screen Your changes will still take effect however you will need to manually set your browser s URL to point to the new IP address System Management LAN Port...

Page 50: ...en For example if the DR365 network setting is 26 34 128 50 and the host network setting is 106 39 212 6 a route to the host must be configured To configure the routing information use the steps that...

Page 51: ...ert regarding the security certificate for the site This occurs because the IP address for the DR365 was changed from the factory default to one appropriate for your network 2 Follow the screen prompt...

Page 52: ...up management software on the DR365 HA appliance Your StoneFly engineer will walk you through the process during initial setup Once the Windows VM is created you must perform the following three step...

Page 53: ...StoneFly DR365 1204 Getting Started Guide Initial Installation V8 0 3x StoneFly Inc 2019 All rights reserved Page52 Internet applet Find and click on Change Adapter Settings in the menu on the left...

Page 54: ...0 3x StoneFly Inc 2019 All rights reserved Page53 In the window that appears right click on your network connection and click on Properties This should open the Ethernet Properties window Remove the...

Page 55: ...Fly Inc 2019 All rights reserved Page54 Select Internet Protocol Version 4 TCP IPv4 by left clicking it once and then click on Properties Select Use the following IP address and assign a custom IP add...

Page 56: ...r should open when you log in to the GUI You can also select it from the taskbar In the Server Manager window click Local Server in the left pane This may take several minutes to open the desired wind...

Page 57: ...ow remote connections to this computer option a warning message should appear as shown in the image below Select OK to proceed You can now create specific user groups with permissions to connect to th...

Page 58: ...esktop Connection in the taskbar and click on Remote Desktop Connection This should open a window like this In the Computer text field type in the IP address you specified in Section 2 8 1 for the IP...

Page 59: ...e please consult the StoneFly Storage Concentrator User Guide from the included documents CD For additional information regarding the configuration and use of the Acronis Backup software please consul...

Page 61: ...not on the network Ensure that the computer is running a supported browser and is on the same network or subnet as the DR365 An incorrect IP address was typed in the address line of the browser Try t...

Page 62: ...www stonefly com www iscsi com Eden Landing Road Hayward CA 94545 USA 510 265 1616 support stonefly com...

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