Accusys ExaSAN A08S3-PS User Manual
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1. IntroductionUser Guide Page 1-161.5.2 SAN environmentThe main aspect of SAN (Storage-Area-Network) is to connect Raid storage thought SANswitch.And through the switch access the entire host connected inside the network. The maindifference between DAS and SAN is the existence of a switch. Please kindly see the belowdiagram for more detail.1.5.2.1 Hardware1. 3.5”/ 2.5” SAS/SATA disks：A08S3-PS supports both SAS and SATA interface Enterpriselevel HDD/SSD drives. The A08S3-PS HDD compatibility list is on the Document section ofA08S3-PS’s web page.2. MDC (Meta Data Controller) computer system is designated as an administrator for theSAN. It keeps track of all the metadata for file read and write requests for the SAN from theclients. It is highly recommended that the MDC run on a standalone workstation so thatblock level transfers on the SAN are not impacted by the MDC performance.CRITICAL CAUTION:The MDC is very important in the SAN. If the MDC fails, then Metadata storedin the MDC is lost or damaged, the data stored in the SAN will no longer beaccessible We strongly recommend a reliable standalone computer system torun as MDC.3. Client workstation computers: The HP Z series workstations and Apple MacPro workstationsare popular client systems4. ExaSAN switch：SW08-Q4 for up to 8 clients and SW16/SWF16 for up to12 clients.5. Ethernet switch and cables：Required for the MDC to keep track of all file metadata for theSAN. As it is critical to the performance of the SAN, select reliable Ethernet switch andcables well protected by manufacturers’ warranty to assure the safety and stability of theSAN network. And absolutely no wireless switching should be associated with the MDCmanaging ExaSAN.1.5.2.2 SoftwareIn most cases, the only third party software you may need to install when using A08S3-PS RAIDsystem is SAN management software. All A08S3-PS required Firmware/ Driver/ BIOS/ GUI areincluded in the DVD ROM inside A08S3-PS package. Also, you can download it from thewebsite (http://www.accusys.com.tw/support/download_new.htm). The folder path is\Download&Upload\Download\ExaSAN\For SAN. (Open For SAN folder, you will need themodel number of the switch to find the correct Installer package/ Driver, rather that A08S3-PS.)If you need Firmware/ BIOS for DAS A08S3-PS, the download path is\Download&Upload\Download\ExaSAN\For DAS\A08S3-PS)1. SAN management software： The key function of SAN management software is controlling read /write access betweenthe multiple clients to one shared storage pool. We support SAN management softwaresuch as Stornext, MetaSAN, XSAN, BWFS or SANit. |
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