Storage System

Quick Start Guide

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Chapter 1 Wiring ........................................................................................................................ 6
1.1 Network Wiring ........................................................................................................................ 6
1.1.1 Single-Controller Storage System .................................................................................... 6
1.1.2 Dual-Controller Storage System ...................................................................................... 7
1.2 Storage Enclosure Wiring ......................................................................................................... 8
Chapter 2 Activation and Configure IP Address ........................................................................... 9
2.1 Activation ................................................................................................................................. 9
2.2 Configure the Controller IP Address......................................................................................... 9
2.3 Configure Heartbeat................................................................................................................. 9
2.4 Configure Resource IP Address .............................................................................................. 10
Chapter 3 Configuration ........................................................................................................... 12
3.1 Time Settings.......................................................................................................................... 12
3.2 Hybrid SAN Quick Configuration ............................................................................................ 12
3.3 IP SAN Quick Configuration .................................................................................................... 13
3.3.1 Enable iSCSI ................................................................................................................... 13
3.3.2 Add IP SAN to Windows Server, DVR, and NVR ............................................................ 13

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Quick Start Guide

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Regulatory Information
FCC Information
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digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide
reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a
commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy
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2. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause
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Applicable Models
This manual is applicable to the models listed in the following table.

Series Model Type

DS-A72024R
72 series
DS-A72072R
AT series DS-AT1000S Single-controller storage system
80 series DS-A80624S
DS-A81016S
81 series
DS-A81024D
DS-A82012D Dual-controller storage system
82 series
DS-A82024D

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degradation, or unexpected results.
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Safety Instructions
 Proper configuration of all passwords and other security settings is the responsibility of the
installer and/or end-user.
 In the use of the product, you must be in strict compliance with the electrical safety
regulations of the nation and region. Please refer to technical specifications for detailed
information.
 Input voltage should meet both the SELV (Safety Extra Low Voltage) and the Limited Power
Source with 100~240 VAC or 12 VDC according to the IEC60950-1 standard. Please refer to
technical specifications for detailed information.
 Do not connect several devices to one power adapter as adapter overload may cause
over-heating or a fire hazard.
 Please make sure that the plug is firmly connected to the power socket.
 If smoke, odor or noise rise from the device, turn off the power at once and unplug the power
cable, and then please contact the service center.

Preventive and Cautionary Tips

Before connecting and operating your device, please be advised of the following tips:
 Ensure unit is installed in a well-ventilated, dust-free environment.
 Unit is designed for indoor use only.
 Keep all liquids away from the device.
 Ensure environmental conditions meet factory specifications.
 Ensure unit is properly secured to a rack or shelf. Major shocks or jolts to the unit as a result of
dropping it may cause damage to the sensitive electronics within the unit.
 Use the device in conjunction with an UPS if possible.
 Power down the unit before connecting and disconnecting accessories and peripherals.
 A factory recommended HDD should be used for this device.
 Improper use or replacement of the battery may result in hazard of explosion. Replace with
the same or equivalent type only. Dispose of used batteries according to the instructions
provided by the battery manufacturer.

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Chapter 1 Wiring
1.1 Network Wiring
Purpose:
Before activating your storage system via your computer, build connection between your storage
system and computer.

 You shall acknowledge that the use of the product with Internet access might be under
network security risks. For avoidance of any network attacks and information leakage,
please strengthen your own protection. If the product does not work properly, please
contact with your dealer or the nearest service center.
 To ensure the network security of the storage system, we recommend you to have the
storage system assessed and maintained termly. You can contact us if you need such
service.

1.1.1 Single-Controller Storage System

Purpose:
Follow the steps to build network connection between a single-controller storage system and a
computer.
 Network Wiring for Activation
Connect the management port (MGT) of storage system to the network port of computer.

Network Cable
Storage System
Computer
Figure 1-1 Network Wiring for Activation

 Network Wiring for Daily Use

Connect the management port (MGT) and at least one data port ( / / ) of
storage system to a router or network switch.

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1.1.2 Dual-Controller Storage System

Purpose:
The following figure shows the cable connection between a dual-controller storage system and a
computer.
 Network Wiring for Activation
Connect one management port (MGT) of the storage system to the network port of computer.

Network Cable
Storage System
Computer
Figure 1-3 Network Wiring for Activation

 Network Wiring for Daily Use

Connect the management ports (MGT) and at least one data port ( / / ) on each
controller of a storage system to a router or network switch.

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1.2 Storage Enclosure Wiring

The SAS extension interfaces of storage enclosure include SAS 1, SAS 2, and SAS 3.
 SAS 1/SAS 2: Connect SAS 1/SAS 2 the SAS extension interface of storage system or SAS 3 of
upper-level storage enclosure.
 SAS 3: Connect SAS 3 to the SAS 1/2 interface of the lower-level storage enclosure.

Figure 1-5 Enclosure Rear Panel

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Chapter 2 Activation and Configure IP Address

Before you start:
Build network connection between your storage system and your computer. For details, refer to
1.1 Network Wiring.

2.1 Activation
Purpose:
For the first-time access, you need to activate the storage system by setting an admin password.
No operation is allowed before activation.
Step 1 Visit the storage system default IP address (https://10.254.254.254:2004) via web browser.
Step 2 Create password for storage system and confirm it.

STRONG PASSWORD RECOMMENDED– We highly recommend you create a strong password of

your own choosing (using a minimum of 8 characters, including upper case letters, lower case
letters, numbers, and special characters) in order to increase the security of your product. And we
recommend you reset your password regularly, especially in the high security system, resetting the
password monthly or weekly can better protect your product.

Step 3 Click Enter to activate log into the storage system.

2.2 Configure the Controller IP Address

Purpose:
Data ports are bonded by default. Follow the steps to edit the bonding IP address.
Step 1 Visit the storage system default IP address (https://10.254.254.254:2004) via web browser.
Step 2 Go to System > Network.
Step 3 Check the bonded data port and click Modify.
Step 4 Enter the new IP address.
Step 5 Save the settings.

2.3 Configure Heartbeat

Purpose:

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For dual-controller storage system, you need to configure heartbeat for both controllers.
Step 1 Log into controller A (https://IP address of controller A:2004) via web browser.
Step 2 Go to Cluster.
Step 3 Click Auto configure.
Step 4 Repeat step 1 to 3 for controller B.
Step 5 Click Test heartbeat and check logs for cluster heartbeat communication.

2.4 Configure Resource IP Address

Purpose:
Follow the steps to configure resource IP address for dual-controller storage system. When one of
the controller failed, the normal one will take over the tasks and you can log into the normal
controller via the resource IP.

Resource IP can only be configured and enabled in one controller

Step 1 Log into one controller (https://IP address of one controller:2004) via web browser.
Step 2 Go to Cluster.
Step 3 Select resource IP Application as Hybrid SAN, select local resource network port, and input
Resource IP and Netmask.

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Figure 2-1 Configure Resource IP

Step 4 Save the settings.

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Chapter 3 Configuration
Purpose:
Configure time, Hybrid SAN, and IP SAN parameters.

3.1 Time Settings

Purpose:
Set time zone, NTP, and DST for the added storage system.
Step 1 Go to System > Time Management.

Figure 3-1 Time

Step 2 Set Time Zone, Time Server IP Address, and DST as your desires.
Time server IP address should be the IP address of the central server.
Step 3 Click Save to save the settings.

3.2 Hybrid SAN Quick Configuration

Purpose:
Follow the steps to create a Hybrid SAN quickly.

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Step 1 Go to Hybrid SAN > Hybrid SAN.

Step 2 Click One-Key Configuration.
Step 3 Click OK to confirm. Quick-setting takes 3 to 15 minutes.
Result:
After the successful configuration, the Hybrid SAN status should be Working.

Figure 3-2 Hybrid SAN Status

3.3 IP SAN Quick Configuration

3.3.1 Enable iSCSI
Purpose:
Follow the steps to create an IP SAN quickly.
Step 1 Go to SAN Management > iSCSI.
Step 2 Click One-Key Configuration.
Step 3 Enter Client IP.
Client IP is the IP address of DVR, NVR, or window storage server.
Step 4 Click OK to save the settings.

3.3.2 Add IP SAN to Windows Server, DVR, and NVR

Add IP SAN to DVR/NVR

Step 1 Go to NetHDD configuration interface on DVR/NVR.
Step 2 Select Type as IP SAN and input NetHDD IP which is the address of storage system.
Step 3 Click Search and select NetHDD Directory.

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Figure 3-3 Add IP SAN

Step 4 Click OK.

Add IP SAN in Windows Server

Before you start:
For dual-controller storage system, download iSCSI installation package from Microsoft official
website into windows server and install it. During installation, check Microsoft MPIO Multipathing
Support for iSCSI.
Step 1 Input iSCSI in the windows start menu and select iSCSI Initiator.

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Figure 3-4 Start Menu

Step 2 Go to Discovery and click Discover Portal.

Step 3 Input the IP address of IP SAN
Step 4 Click OK.

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Figure 3-5 Discover Target Portal

Step 5 You can see the targets of IP SAN in the target portals list.

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Figure 3-6 Discovery

Step 6 Go to Target.
Step 7 Click the item in Discover targets list and click Connect.

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Figure 3-7 Target

Step 8 Go to Computer Management > Storage > Disk management in your computer.
Step 9 A new disk will be listed. Initialize the new disk.

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Figure 3-8 Disk Management

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