User ManualDATAGUARD APPLIANCESFirmware Version 12 (03.01.4900.12.upg) August, 2013
Figure 1Figure 2Follow the instructions below to install or replace hard disk drives, connect the DataGuard Appliance to the network, and power it on.
INSERT ASSEMBLED CARRIER INTO EMPTY BAYWith the hard drive securely fastened to the carrier, it can be inserted into the empty bay on the DataGuard Ap
USE LCD PANEL CONTROLSThe LCD display and controls on the front panel let you monitor vital system statistics, check the firmware version, configure IP
RDX DOCK AND CARTRIDGES—T5RThe T5R has a built-in RDX dock that provides additional capabilities for data management. You can use RDX cartridges to ma
The DataGuard Management Interface works with most popular web browsers to let you manage the R4 or T5R. Once the device is powered on, is connected
SYSTEM STATUSSystem Status alerts are linked to menus with configurable options and more information. • Click on Controller, Voltage, Temperature, PS
BACKUP STATUSThis area displays the following backup types, plus the most recent and next scheduled backup times. To view the details of existing back
DEVICE TABFrom this tab, you can review hardware configuration details for individual hard drives, system components and attached devices such as exter
SETUP WIZARDTo use the Setup Wizard for configuring disk settings, log in to the DataGuard Management Interface and click the Device tab.one-CliCk Setu
bASiC SetupIf you prefer to override the automatic RAID level configuration, or want to configure IP settings for the DataGuard Appliance, follow these
Getting Started ... 1 Unpacking The Dataguard Appliance ... 1 Client Operating S
1. From the Device tab, click Wizard on the left menu, then click Manual Setup. The Storage tab will open to the Disk Array menu item.2. Click the C
CreAte logiCAl driveSAfter creating a disk array, you need to create a logical drive on it, following the steps below.1. Click the Storage tab, then
CreAte File SyStemAfter you create one or more logical drives on the NAS, you need to create a file system. Click the Create File System for NAS button
FRONT VIEWFront View displays information about the DataGuard Appliance and any installed drives.view drive inFormAtion• Move your pointer over the i
BACK VIEWSelect the Back View menu item to display the DataGuard Appliance back panel.• Move your pointer over the power supply, Ethernet, USB, and e
COMPONENT LISTFrom the Device tab, select the Component List menu item to display the device ID, operational status, enclosure type, and status descri
Device > Component List > Controller > SettingsController• View > Information: ✴ Controller ID ✴ Part Number ✴ Serial Number ✴ Alias ✴ Re
led• Move your pointer over LED and click the Settings button to set LED options.• Use the Daily option to schedule a time period each day to turn o
Controller Setting DescriptionController Setting DescriptionController IDID of the controller for which settings are to be configured. The ID itself is
PHYSICAL DRIVEFrom the Device tab, click the Physical Drive menu item to display a list of physical drives.Physical Drive Information DescriptionIDSh
BROWSERS SUPPORTEDThe DataGuard management user interface application can be used with these web browsers:• Internet Explorer 7 and above• Firefox 3
Global Physical Drive Settings DescriptionEnable Write CacheHelps optimize performance for multiple stream backup, restoration and elimination of redu
UNINTERRUPTIBLE POWER SUPPLY (UPS)Every DataGuard Appliance allows the use of an uninterruptible power supply (UPS) that supports the APC UPS protocol
DIAGNOSTICUse the Diagnostic menu to run basic function diagnostics for the following items:• Physical Drives (SMART)• Network Port 1• Network Port
STORAGE TABThe simplest way to configure installed disk drives is to use the Setup Wizard from the Device tab and select One-Click Setup or Basic Setup
Storage > Disk Array > Create Disk Array (R4)Storage > Disk Array > Create Disk Array (T5R)DISK ARRAYCreAte A diSk ArrAyFrom the Storage t
mAnAge diSk ArrAySYou can also use the Management Interface to change the configuration of an existing disk array:1. From the Storage tab, click the D
rAid levelSRAID arrays distribute data over multiple hard drives. RAID levels oer dierent ways of managing the way data will be written to and read
Common rAid levelS SupportedRAID Level Description PerformanceRAID 0StripeData is split evenly across multiple disks, striping with no parity, no mirr
LOGICAL DRIVECreAte logiCAl driveAfter creating a disk array, you need to create a logical drive on it. The logical drive can use part or all of the a
logiCAl drive mAnAgementTo view information about a logical drive and adjust parameters, follow these steps:1. From the Storage tab, click the Logica
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONSThis device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:(1) This device
SPARE DRIVEAn unassigned hard drive can be assigned as a spare drive to replace a failed hard drive in a RAID volume. One that is active and connected
Options of Storage > File SystemdeFrAgmentAtionTo perform or schedule defragmentation of the drives, do the following:From the Storage tab, click F
iSCSI TARGETThe iSCSI SAN protocol sends and receives SCSI commands over IP networks, making remote data storage facilities appear as local disks. Ser
iSCSi node SettingSFrom the Storage tab, click iSCSI Target > iSCSI > Node > Settings to display the iSCSI Node Settings menu used for iSCSI
iSCSi CHApChallenge-Handshake Authentication Protocol (CHAP) is a security protocol used for authentication of iSCSI initiators, targets, or both. If
LUN MAP MANAGEMENTThe LUN Map function allows you to control which storage arrays are visible to specified computers as a means of access control for a
ADMINISTRATION TABSUBSYSTEM INFORMATIONThe Administration tab enables you to manage the DataGuard Appliance subsystem, monitor events, manage backgrou
NETWORKTCP/IP Settings DescriptionNetwork SpeedMax Supported Speed and 100 Mbps.DHCPWhen enabled, all IP settings will be assigned by a DHCP server. W
dHCp Server FunCtionThe DataGuard Appliance includes an embedded DHCP server that can be used to function on the subnet or dedicated network to which
tCp/ip SettingS1. From the Administration tab, click the Network menu item, move the pointer over the desired ID, and click the TCP/IP Settings icon.
SPECIFICATIONSProcessorIntel® Atom™ Processor D2700, 2.13GHzMemory2GB DDR3 RAMHDD Type3.5" 3Gb/s SATANumber of HDDUpto4HDD(R4)•Upto5HDD
NAS USERmAnAge uSer And group ACCountSTo add a new NAS User:1. From the Administration tab, click the NAS User menu item.2. Click the Create User bu
To add multiple new NAS Users:1. From the Administration tab, click the NAS User menu item.2. Click the Create Multi Users button. In the Create Mul
SERVICEUse the various Service options to configure settings for standard network functions such as Telnet, SSH, SNMP, as well as PXE Service, Web Virt
web virtuAl HoStThe Web Virtual Host Settings option lets you create one or more embedded web hosts on the DataGuard Appliance. A web host allows the
EVENTSRuntime events are the most recent events since the last DataGuard Appliance startup. These are useful for auditing usage, identifying trends, a
BACKGROUND ACTIVITYBackground activity includes monitoring for data integrity and hard drive performance. To see which processes are active, and to co
prediCtive dAtA migrAtion (pdm)PDM is the migration of data from a suspect drive (a drive with bad sectors) to a spare drive. Unlike Rebuilding, PDM c
bACkground ACtivity SCHedule SetupThe background activities Media Patrol, Redundancy Check and Spare Check can be scheduled during o-peak hours. To a
bACkground ACtivitieS SettingSBackground activities can be configured to use more or fewer system resources. Settings should be balanced according to n
PERFORMANCE MONITORThe Performance Monitor menu item shows a graphical representation of the performance of the DataGuard Appliance. Performance C
FRONT PANEL—R4The front panel provides access to the hard drive carriers, power button, and one USB 2.0 connection (USB Port 1). The bezel (shown atta
MESSAGE ALERTThe DataGuard Appliance can be configured to send e-mail or SMS alerts when certain events occur.To set up e-mail alerts:1. From the Admi
NETWORK SECURITYNetwork Security Policy determines how access to the DataGuard Management Interface is handled. Access Protection enables and configure
CONFIGURATION FILEThis feature lets you export configuration files for use in other installations, or as backup files for restoration in case of failure.
IMPORT/EXPORT USERSTo import user account information files, follow these steps:1. From the Administration tab, click Import Users.2. Click the Brows
RESTORE FACTORY DEFAULTThis function allows you to restore any or all settings to their default values, including: CIF Settings FTP Settings AFP Se
NAS TABAdministrators can use the Backup menu in the DataGuard Management Interface to configure backup settings. Backup destinations can be locally co
REMOTE BACKUP (CLIENT)A remote data backup can be made from one DataGuard Appliance (Client) to another (Server). Follow these steps to create a Clien
LOCAL BACKUPThe DataGuard Appliance can make data backups to local drives connected by USB or eSATA. To configure Local Backup settings, click the NAS
bACkup to uSbUSB Ports 2–5, on the back panel of the DataGuard Appliance, can be used for backing up local folders to a suitable USB storage device. U
bACkup to eSAtATo configure data back up to a direct attached system via the eSATA port, make sure the eSATA device is connected and powered on, then f
Feature DescriptionEthernet Ports and Indicator LEDsAllows connection to a LAN or dedicated storage network or subnet. The LED at the left of each por
bACkup uSing mAC oS time mACHineThe DataGuard Appliance can be used with Time Machine, a backup utility included with Mac OS X 10.5, 10.6 and 10.7. To
bACkup to AmAzon S3An administrator can back up the contents of the DataGuard Appliance to an Amazon Simple Storage Service (Amazon S3) server with an
bACkup to dropboXAn administrator can back up the contents of the DataGuard Appliance to a Dropbox server. To create a Dropbox backup, follow these st
Configure the following settings for OpenStack Backup:Setting DescriptionLocal PathClick to select the folders to back up to OpenStack, or choose the f
rdX Copy bACkup And reStoreThe RDX drive is ideal for secure and rapid transfer of large amounts of data for backup or use on other systems. The T5R h
bACkup to iSCSiAn iSCSI backup will create a complete copy of the logical drive, including the RAID configuration. Data can be restored to a DataGuard
iSCSi reStore ld proCeSSThe iSCSI Backup function is used to backup an entire logical drive with its RAID configuration intact. The restore function fo
PROTOCOL CONTROLControl and Setting1. From the NAS tab, click the Protocol Control menu item.2. In the Protocol Control list, move your pointer over
Ftp SHAringTo configure FTP Sharing:1. Click NAS tab > Protocol Control.2. Move your pointer to expand the FTP Sharing row of the Protocol Control
mAC AFpUse the Mac AFP Settings menu to configure and activate Apple Filing Protocol service to enable Mac users to access and use the DataGuard Applia
FRONT PANEL—T5RThe front panel provides access to the hard drive carriers, RDX cartridge, power button, one USB 2.0 connection (USB Port 1) and LCD d
FILE SHARINGWhen the new user/group is added, you have to complete the permission settings for each user/group to access the system. Use the File Shar
iSCSI INITIATORUse the iSCSI Initiator feature to use the DataGuard Appliance as an initiator. This must be done before performing an iSCSI Backup or
APPENDIXRDX SPANNING rdX SpAnning For lArge dAtA SetSWhen the data to be backed up to RDX exceeds the capacity of a single cartridge the system will n
Selecting Run will start the back up job. Note the LCD display will show ‘RDX Backup’ and the Status indicates ‘Processing’ during the job:7.Select Ba
If you are ready to accept the restore job, select Yes and the job will begin.3.When the restore job is completed the unit will beep once, the LCD dis
83ACTIVE DIRECTORY ACTIVE DIRECTORY SET UP AND PASSWORDS• Maximum of 4000 entities (number of users plus number of groups must be less than 4000).•
Feature DescriptionResetLets an administrator perform a hardware reset. See page 9 for details.eSATA PortProvides connection to external SATA storage.
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