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High Availability Unified Storage

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USO-HA

24-bay 4U RAID array

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12-bay 2U storage controller

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Summary of Contents for USO-HA D500 Series

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Page 3: ...aterial StoneFly the StoneFly logo Storage Concentrator Integrated Storage Concentrator ISC Modular Storage Concentrator StoneFly Backup Advantage StoneFusion StoneFly Replicator CDP ValueSAN Unified Scale Out USO Super Scale Out SSO Twin Scale Out TSO Unified Storage Server USS Unified Deduplicated Storage UDS Unified Encrypted Storage UES OptiSAN StoneFly Voyager DR365 DR365 Fusion StoneFly Mirr...

Page 4: ...D Storage Expansion Array HA Expansion Unit Rack Installation Instructions 16 2 2 Safety Reminders 22 3 1 Cabling the Equipment 24 3 1 1 Powering On Procedure 29 3 1 2 Powering Down the USO HA Appliance 30 4 1 HA RAID Storage Expansion Array IP Address Configuration 33 4 1 1 Serial port setup 34 4 1 2 Web GUI IP Address setup 38 4 2 Configuring IPMI KVM 41 Accessing the IPMI Interface 44 4 3 Confi...

Page 6: ...d initial installation procedure Information for using the features of the StoneFusion software is found in the Storage Concentrator User Guide on the included CD StoneFly Resource Library https stonefly com resources The StoneFly StoneFusion Webpage https stonefly com stonefusion bare metal Each StoneFly USO HA comes preconfigured with StoneFly Stonefusion Bare metal Storage Controller on each cl...

Page 7: ...Expansion Array 12 x 3 5 SAS drives 16 bay 3U 16Gb FC HA RAID Storage Expansion Array 16 x 3 5 SAS drives 24 bay 4U 16Gb FC HA RAID Storage Expansion Array 24 x 3 5 SAS drives 24 bay 2U 16Gb FC HA RAID Storage Expansion Array 24 x 2 5 SAS drives StoneFly HA RAID Storage Expansion Arrays can be connected to the following StoneFly HA Expansion Units 12 bay 2U 12Gb SAS HA Expansion Unit 12 x 3 5 SAS ...

Page 8: ...s of data 1 1 2 System diagram and description The figure below is a network interconnection diagram for the StoneFly USO HA appliance It consists of two StoneFly Converged Storage Concentrator SC cluster nodes The diagram also includes shared a StoneFly HA RAID Storage Expansion Array with dual active active hardware RAID controllers with failover and failback StoneFly USO HA Network Interconnect...

Page 9: ...er _____________________ ___________________________ Serial Number s D500 _ _ _ _ Software Version ____________________ __________________________ Initiators ___________________ ____________________ Storage ___________________ _____________________ To contact StoneFly call 510 265 1616 Select support from the menu Our technical support is available 24 hours a day and 7 days a week You can also con...

Page 11: ... please observe the following warnings Wear an anti static wristband before and during the installation procedure It is recommended to plug the system into two different power sources eg into a power outlet and another into a UPS Ensure the rack which the enclosure will be mounted onto has proper grounding and over current protection Do not obstruct ventilation openings provide 20cm of free space ...

Page 12: ...rack rail assemblies in the rack mounting kit Each assembly consists of three sections an inner rail that secures directly to the chassis an outer rail that secures to the rack and a middle rail which extends from the outer rail These assemblies are specifically designed for the left and right side of the chassis e Identifying the Outer Rail Middle Rail and Inner Rail Left Rail Assembly Shown ...

Page 13: ...hen 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 rail out of the outer rail until it is fully extended as illustrated below 2 Press the locking tab down to release the inner rail 3 Pull the inner rail all the way out 4 Repeat for the other outer rail Extend...

Page 14: ... rail firmly against the side of the chassis aligning the hooks on the side of the chassis with the holes in the inner rail 3 Slide the inner rail forward toward the front of the chassis until the quick release bracket snaps into place securing the rail to the chassis 4 Optionally you can further secure the inner rail to the chassis with a screw 5 Repeat for the other inner rail Installing the Inn...

Page 15: ...he 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 on the rear of the rack Take care that the proper holes are used so the rails are level If desired use screws to secure the rear of the outer rail to the rear of the rack Extending and Mounting the Outer Rail...

Page 16: ...bove 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 pushed completely into the rack it should click into the locked position 4 Optional screws may be used to hold the front of the chassis to the rack Installing the Chassis into a Rack Note The figure above is for ...

Page 17: ...llation 2020 StoneFly Inc All Rights Reserved P a g e 16 2 1 2 HA RAID Storage Expansion Array HA Expansion Unit Rack Installation Instructions Rack Ear Mount Kit The following table shows all accessories that came with the rack ear mount kit ...

Page 18: ...eFly Inc All Rights Reserved P a g e 17 Installation Procedure The installation begins with determining the installation position and M5 cage nut 9 insertion locations Install the fixed rack ear mount to the rear posts and secure them using truss head screws 4 ...

Page 19: ...ll Rights Reserved P a g e 18 With the assistance of another person holding the enclosure at the installation height the other person can place four M5 x 25mm 6 at the front of the enclosure and eight 6 32 screws 3 four on each side to secure the enclosure into the rack ...

Page 20: ...StoneFly USO HA Setup Guide Initial Installation 2020 StoneFly Inc All Rights Reserved P a g e 19 Slide Rail Kit The following table shows all accessories that came with the slide rail kit ...

Page 21: ... Setup Guide Initial Installation 2020 StoneFly Inc All Rights Reserved P a g e 20 The installation begins with determining the installation position front and rear rack positions and M5 cage nut 5 insertion location ...

Page 22: ...ear posts using truss head screws Tighten the four screws on the slide to fix the length Attach the inner glides to BOTH sides of the enclosure using flathead screws 6 32 8 With the assistance of another person lift and insert the enclosure onto the slide rail Make sure the inner glides on both sides of the enclosure meets the inner glide rail Secure the enclosure with M5 or M6 screws from the fro...

Page 23: ...them separately in safe packaging Modules came installed within the enclosure need not be removed Follow the instructions provided in the StoneFly Getting Started Guide When the system is in operation 1 Module and drive bays must not be empty They must have a dummy cover plate in place to stabilized internal airflow 2 Should a module fail leave it in its place until you have the replacement item o...

Page 24: ...Chapter 3 Cabling Connections Power Up ...

Page 25: ...the rack cabinet before beginning the cabling It s also important to note that the power is connected AFTER all of the data network connections have been made Spanning Tree Protocol STP must be disabled on your network switch when using bonded data ports on the StoneFly USO HA appliance Note Follow the labels for each port as marked on your appliance s SAS Interconnects Standard Configuration Conn...

Page 26: ...tions Optional Upgrade If you have purchased the optional StoneFly Multipathing Kit then you will be able to connect each SC to both RAID controllers on the HA RAID Storage Expansion Array The four Mini SAS HD cables will be connected between each SC and the HA RAID Storage Expansion Array as shown below optional multipathing configuration ...

Page 27: ...ions Power Up 2020 StoneFly Inc All Rights Reserved P a g e 26 SAS Interconnects JBOD In order to connect a JBOD array use the included Mini SAS HD cables and connect them between the HA RAID Storage Expansion Array and JBOD array as shown below ...

Page 28: ... Rights Reserved P a g e 27 Network Connections Connect SFP cables to the data ports on each SC and Ethernet cables to each of the Management ports MGMT on all three units as shown below For best practices split the connections between at least two switches for each type of port ...

Page 29: ...ections Note Make sure to make all the connections for both SCs as described above before connecting the power cords to the system Once you ve made all the connections and made sure that there are no loose cords power on the HA RAID Storage Expansion Array and JBOD array first then power on the storage concentrators ...

Page 30: ...Procedure Be sure to adhere to the following instructions when turning on the USO HA system 1 Verify that all the power and SAS cables are properly connected 2 Power on JBOD s if any 3 Wait for the drives to finish initialization this may take 10 to 20 minutes depending on the number of drives 4 Power on the USO HA appliance ...

Page 31: ...nce make sure that all the current tasks are finished Login to the SCVM on the Primary Storage Concentrator Navigate to Admin General Click Shutdown Perform the same steps for the secondary storage concentrator Afterwards shutdown both the HA RAID Storage Expansion Array and JBOD array following the procedure below To shut down the systems access the HA RAID Storage Expansion array web GUI Once lo...

Page 32: ...ections Power Up 2020 StoneFly Inc All Rights Reserved P a g e 31 When selected a list of devices should appear Select the device you wish to shut down and click OK Once done you can switch off the power and unplug your appliance if necessary ...

Page 33: ...Chapter 4 Software Configuration ...

Page 34: ...t 1 Flow Control Hardware For TCP IP connection and firewall configuration with a management station running the storage array s web interface please refer to storage array web interface online help or User s Manual If your network environment is not running DHCP server protocols a default IP address of 10 10 1 1 can be used to access the unit for the first time Use the Ethernet management port fo...

Page 35: ...StoneFly USO HA Setup Guide Software Configuration 2020 StoneFly Inc All Rights Reserved P a g e 34 4 1 1 Serial port setup When setting up via the serial port enter the settings as shown below ...

Page 37: ...oneFly USO HA Setup Guide Software Configuration 2020 StoneFly Inc All Rights Reserved P a g e 36 Select view and edit Configuration parameters then hit enter Select Communication Parameters and hit enter ...

Page 38: ... HA Setup Guide Software Configuration 2020 StoneFly Inc All Rights Reserved P a g e 37 Select Internet Protocol TCP IP and hit enter Select lan0 and hit enter then select static and enter the IP address as needed ...

Page 39: ... 2020 StoneFly Inc All Rights Reserved P a g e 38 4 1 2 Web GUI IP Address setup When setting up via the Ethernet port web GUI follow the instructions as shown below The default Password is blank Just click on the Login button Click on System Settings ...

Page 42: ...nterface IPMI KVM configuration allows for Remote Management and Power Control of the StoneFly USO HA 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 and press the Del key to enter the BIOS setup Navigate to IPMI tab and go to BMC Network Configurations ...

Page 43: ...oneFly Inc All Rights Reserved P a g e 42 In the BMC Network Configuration tab select Update IPMI LAN Configuration and press Enter When prompted select Yes and press Enter From the additional list of options select Configuration Address Source and press Enter ...

Page 44: ...neFly USO HA Setup Guide Software Configuration 2020 StoneFly Inc All Rights Reserved P a g e 43 From the prompt select Static and press Enter Enter the Static IP Address Subnet Mask and Gateway IP Address ...

Page 45: ...O HA s Management port 2 IP Subnet Mask Same as USO HA s Management port 3 Default Gateway Same as USO HA s Management port Press the ESC key to exit Navigate to the Exit tab and select Save Changes and Exit Note The system will require power to be removed before IPMI IP Address will take effect Accessing the IPMI Interface Start a browser and navigate to the configured IP address ...

Page 46: ...p Guide Software Configuration 2020 StoneFly Inc All Rights Reserved P a g e 45 Enter the following information in the login screen Username stonefly Password Stonefly1 Navigate to Remote Control tab and select iKVM HTML5 ...

Page 47: ...up Guide Software Configuration 2020 StoneFly Inc All Rights Reserved P a g e 46 Click on iKVM HTML5 to launch remote console Select Launch Console to open the system console The console screen will appear as shown above ...

Page 48: ... for your LAN network Using the remote console you loaded in the previous section Press Enter to display the login prompt At the User ID prompt type console and hit Enter At the password prompt type coni100o and hit Enter Note that the User ID and password are case sensitive Using the Storage Concentrator Service menu enter 2 to select Network The current network configuration settings will appear...

Page 49: ...in prompt should reappear At this point it should be possible to login to the web GUI for the StoneFly USO appliance by browsing to the management IP address that you just configured in the last step Once logged in you should configure the SAN data network settings Browser access to the USO s management GUI is blocked while the CLI menu is active Also note that there can be a short delay before th...

Page 50: ... a g e 49 4 4 Initial Configuration of Stonefly USO Appliance Launch a web browser then navigate to https configured IP address StoneFusion Login Screen In the User ID field type admin In the Password field type M n4g1ng Click Submit The Home Page screen will appear Click System Click Admin ...

Page 51: ...e must be inserted into the USB port prior to Enabling Checkmark 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 Address User Name Password and directory Select Passive or Non Passive and click Submit Both methods can be used but at least one should be c...

Page 52: ...igate to Admin General The system admin screen will appear StoneFusion Admin Screen Enter a system name for the USO appliance Enter the number of log records for the database in the Max number of logs field The default number of log records is 2000 which is sufficient for most installations Click Submit ...

Page 53: ...y configures the Network and Broadcast settings based on the IP address and Netmask settings Click on the Advanced Network Broadcast link to view or modify the Network and Broadcast settings For more information see Chapter 2 Administrative Interface in the Storage Concenter User s Guide Review the status of all SAN Network Interfaces to select which ports will be used It is not necessary to selec...

Page 54: ...the IP Address for the Management port 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 The USO automatically configures the Network and Broadcast settings based on the IP address and Netmask settings Click on the Advanced Network Broadcast link to view or modify the ...

Page 55: ...on the speed of your 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 Port Change Screen 1 Click on OK on each popup screen to continue 2 Click on the new IP address to confirm the change to the Management Port setting ...

Page 56: ...screen For example if the USO HA 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 follow 1 Navigate to System Network Routing The Routing screen will appear USO HA System Management Network Routing screen In the Add New Route fields enter the Network Netmask and Gateway settin...

Page 57: ... network Follow the screen prompts to accept the certificate The number of screens will vary depending on which browser you are using When the security certificate is accepted the USO HA administrative interface login screen will appear Click on System and then Network to confirm the network settings Click on Data Port and confirm the settings Click on Management Port and confirm the settings Clic...

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