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x ContentsStep 3: Adding a Library . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35Adding a SCSI Library

90 Installing StorNext Client Software27 Review the options and click OK.The Setup Finish screen appears.28 Click Finish.You are prompted to reboot yo

StorNext File System and Storage Manager Installation Guide 91Installing StorNext Client Software on Red Hat LinuxUse this procedure to install the St

92 Installing StorNext Client SoftwareInstalling StorNext Client Software on SuSE LinuxUse this procedure to install StorNext software on a SuSE Linux

StorNext File System and Storage Manager Installation Guide 93Installing StorNext Client Software on Sun SolarisUse this procedure to install StorNext

94 Installing StorNext Client SoftwareInstalling StorNext Client Software on HP-UXUse this procedure to install StorNext software on an HP-UX client.1

StorNext File System and Storage Manager Installation Guide 95Installing StorNext Client Software on IBM AIXUse this procedure to install StorNext sof

96 Installing StorNext Client SoftwareInstalling StorNext Client Software on SGI IRIXUse this procedure to install StorNext software on an IRIX client

StorNext File System and Storage Manager Installation Guide 975Customer AssistanceIf you want more information about your product, go to the StorNext

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StorNext File System and Storage Manager Installation Guide 99GlossaryADIC Technical Assistance Center (ATAC)The ADIC customer help desk.AffinityAn as

StorNext File System and Storage Manager Installation Guide 11IntroductionStorNext is data management software that enables customers to complete proj

100MediaClassA grouping of media used for storing or retrieving data.Media Storage Manager (MSM)The Media Storage Manager is responsible for controlli

StorNext File System and Storage Manager Installation Guide 101StorNextA scalable, high performance, data management solution that ensures the long-te

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StorNext System Administrator Guide 303IndexAassistance, customer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97ATAC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

304 IndexSuSE Linuxmapping LUNs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8required kernels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8installing softwareStorNext . .

2 How This Book is OrganizedHow This Book is OrganizedThis book contains the following chapters.• Chapter 1: Introduction — Provides information on th

StorNext File System and Storage Manager Installation Guide 3Site-specific variables are enclosed within brackets < > . chmod 777 <mount poin

4 Conventions

StorNext File System and Storage Manager Installation Guide 52Installing StorNextYou can install the StorNext software on a server. When you have succ

6 Installation RequirementsWindows PrerequisitesBefore installing StorNext on a Windows server, verify that the following installation prerequisites h

StorNext File System and Storage Manager Installation Guide 73 Make sure the symbolic link is pointing to the correct kernel.• If the symbolic link sh

8 Installation Requirements3 Create a new initial RAM disk file by using the mkinitrd command.For example:• For IA64: cd /boot/efi/efi/redhatmkinitrd

StorNext File System and Storage Manager Installation Guide 9Sun Solaris PrerequisitesBefore installing StorNext on a Solaris machine, verify that the

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10 Installation RequirementsIBM AIX PrerequisitesBefore installing StorNext on an AIX machine, verify that the following installation prerequisite has

StorNext File System and Storage Manager Installation Guide 11RAM and Hard Disk RequirementsThe following are requirements for each StorNext mount.• C

12 2TB LUN RequirementsTable 1Support LevelOperating SystemLabel Type For LUNs Less Than 1TBLabel Type For LUNs Between 1-2TBLabel Type For LUNs Large

StorNext File System and Storage Manager Installation Guide 13Using the Optional Pre-Installation ConfigurationStorNext requires the tdlm and www user

14 Running the Pre-Installation ScriptRunning the Pre-Installation ScriptStorNext includes a script called snPreInstall that you can run before instal

StorNext File System and Storage Manager Installation Guide 15Script output might look similar to this:Database dir space required: 1686 MBJournal dir

16 Installing StorNext SoftwareInstalling StorNext SoftwareUse this procedure to install StorNext software. The installation process loads both server

StorNext File System and Storage Manager Installation Guide 17Figure 2 StorNext Configuration Menu6 Type the parameter number to modify the default pa

18 Installing StorNext Software8 Type 2 or press ENTER to install the StorNext software.• If you have set up your database and database journal to ins

StorNext File System and Storage Manager Installation Guide 19Figure 3 StorNext Install StatusAfter exiting the install.stornext utility, the followin

StorNext File System and Storage Manager Installation Guide iiiAdvanced Digital Information Corporation Software Licenses AgreementThis Software Lice

20 Installing StorNext Software

StorNext File System and Storage Manager Installation Guide 213Configuring StorNextAfter installing StorNext you must configure the software. A config

22 Configuring StorNext4 In the Password Field, type admin and click OK.The initial StorNext GUI appears. You are prompted to start non-running compon

StorNext File System and Storage Manager Installation Guide 23Figure 3 Configuration WizardIf you do not complete all of the Configuration Wizard’s st

24 Configuring StorNext1 Click Next to begin using the Configuration Wizard. The Enter License - Introduction screen appears. Step 1: Entering a Licen

StorNext File System and Storage Manager Installation Guide 251 On the Enter License - Introduction screen, click Next to continue.The ADIC license ag

26 Configuring StorNext3 Do one of the following:•Select Generate 30 day temporary license to proceed with the Configuration Wizard using a temporary

StorNext File System and Storage Manager Installation Guide 27Here is an example of a StorNext license file with the license string entered (below Lic

28 Configuring StorNextStep 2: Adding File SystemsThis procedure creates an empty file system. The number of file systems that can be added is only li

StorNext File System and Storage Manager Installation Guide 29• Name field: The name of the file system. • Mount Point field: The mount point (directo

iv Advanced Digital Information Corporation Software Licenses Agreementd. Transfer Rights. The Software will be installed initially on Licensee's

30 Configuring StorNext 1d. Enter the name of the new directory and click OK.The new directory is shown in the Current Directory Field. 1e. Click OK t

StorNext File System and Storage Manager Installation Guide 312 In the Add New File System screen, type valid values and click Next.The Disk Settings

32 Configuring StorNext3 In the Disk Settings screen, type valid values and click Next.A message reminds you to select more than one stripe group if y

StorNext File System and Storage Manager Installation Guide 33•Label Help: Click this link to display guidelines for determining whether to select VTO

34 Configuring StorNext• Metadata, Journal, and User Data check boxes: Enable one or more of these options (check the boxes) to create a location for

StorNext File System and Storage Manager Installation Guide 35The Configuration Wizard screen (Figure 3 on page 23) is shown with a Completed status n

36 Configuring StorNext• Click Next and follow the procedure in Adding an ACSLS Network Library on page 39 to add an ACSLS network library.• Click Nex

StorNext File System and Storage Manager Installation Guide 371 Select the SCSI option and click Next.The Library Name screen appears.2 Accept the def

38 Configuring StorNext3 Select a media type from the list and click Next.The SCSI Device screen appears.4 Select a SCSI device from the list and clic

StorNext File System and Storage Manager Installation Guide 397 Do one of the following:• Click Done to finish the Adding a Library procedure and proc

StorNext File System and Storage Manager Installation Guide vInstallationInstallation. Licensee will, at its own expense, ensure that the installatio

40 Configuring StorNext• Enter Name field: The name of the library. This can be any name you choose.• Enter Host Name field: The actual host name or I

StorNext File System and Storage Manager Installation Guide 417 Do one of the following:• Click Done to finish the Adding a Library procedure and proc

42 Configuring StorNext2 Click the Network option, select DAS from the drop-down list, and click Next.The DAS Configuration screen appears.3 Do one of

StorNext File System and Storage Manager Installation Guide 43Adding a DAS Network Library with Failover 3a. On the Library Name screen, enter valid v

44 Configuring StorNext 3b. Use the drop-down lists to map the mail boxes (EIF ports) to specific media and click Next. The Complete Add Library Task

StorNext File System and Storage Manager Installation Guide 45Adding a DAS Network Library with or without Dual Aisle Configuration 3g. On the Library

46 Configuring StorNext 3h. Use the drop-down lists to map the mail boxes (EIF ports) to specific media and click Next. The Complete Add Library Task

StorNext File System and Storage Manager Installation Guide 47Adding a Vault LibraryThe Library Introduction screen shows the libraries that have been

48 Configuring StorNext2 Click the Vault option and click Next.The Library Name screen appears.3 Accept the defaults or type a name for the library an

StorNext File System and Storage Manager Installation Guide 496 Do one of the following:• Add more libraries. Click Next to repeat the Adding a Librar

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50 Configuring StorNext1 Click Next to add a tape drive.The Associated Library screen appears.• Configured Libraries list: Select the configured libra

StorNext File System and Storage Manager Installation Guide 512 After selecting a configured library on the Associated Library screen, click Next.The

52 Configuring StorNext 3a. In the Device list, select a device to be configured. 3b. In the Slot list, select a slot with which to match the device.

StorNext File System and Storage Manager Installation Guide 535 Click Next to continue.The Complete Add Drive Task screen appears.6 Review your select

54 Configuring StorNextThe Add Media - Introduction screen shows a list of libraries along with the number of media that each library can hold.1 Click

StorNext File System and Storage Manager Installation Guide 552 On the Associated Library screen, select a configured library to which you want to add

56 Configuring StorNext5 When you select a vault, the Select Media Type screen appears. Select the type of media you want to add to the vault.6 On the

StorNext File System and Storage Manager Installation Guide 57• Add multiple media labels by clicking the New Media button.After you click New Media,

58 Configuring StorNext10 On the Complete Add Media Task screen, click Next to finish adding the media, or Back to make changes. After the process com

StorNext File System and Storage Manager Installation Guide 59The Add Disk Media screen appears.2 On the Add Storage Disk screen, perform the followin

StorNext File System and Storage Manager Installation Guide viiNotices and CorrespondenceAll notices and correspondence sent by one party to the othe

60 Configuring StorNext 2c. At the Copy # used for all policy classes field, specify which copy (1-4) policies will write to. 2d. Click Next to contin

StorNext File System and Storage Manager Installation Guide 614 On the Add Storage Disk Introduction screen, do one of the following:• Click Next to a

62 Configuring StorNext2 Enter the name of the policy class. 3 Enter the name of the directory that will contain files to be migrated to media. 3a. C

StorNext File System and Storage Manager Installation Guide 63 3c. Click Create Directory.You are prompted to add a directory name. 3d. Enter the dire

64 Configuring StorNext• Minimum Truncation Time (Days): The minimum number of days a file must remain unaccessed before it is considered a candidate

StorNext File System and Storage Manager Installation Guide 656 On the Number of File Copies and Media Type screen, enter valid values and then click

66 Configuring StorNext9 Do one of the following:• Add more storage policies. Click Next and repeat the Adding a Storage Policy procedure (Step 1 on p

StorNext File System and Storage Manager Installation Guide 671 On the Configure E-mail Notification Introduction screen, review your current e-mail s

68 Configuring StorNextThe Configure E-mail Addresses screen appears.4 On the Configure E-mail Addresses screen, add e-mail recipients by entering the

StorNext File System and Storage Manager Installation Guide 69The Complete E-mail Configuration screen appears.7 Review your selections and do one of

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70 Configuring StorNext

StorNext File System and Storage Manager Installation Guide 714Installing StorNext Client SoftwareOnce the StorNext software is configured, you can do

72 Installing StorNext Client SoftwareDownloading the Client SoftwareIf the client machine can access a Web browser, use this procedure to download th

StorNext File System and Storage Manager Installation Guide 733 From the Admin menu, select Download Client Software. The Select Platform screen appea

74 Installing StorNext Client SoftwareThe following client packages are available to download:5 Select the software package that corresponds to your s

StorNext File System and Storage Manager Installation Guide 757 After the file download is complete, on the Download Client Software screen click Next

76 Installing StorNext Client Software9 Do one of the following:• If you are installing on a Windows operating system, proceed to Step 10 on page 76.

StorNext File System and Storage Manager Installation Guide 77Installing StorNext Client Software on Windows Use this procedure to install StorNext so

78 Installing StorNext Client Software4 Click Next. The Run Installation Program screen appears.5 Click Browse. The Browse window appears.6 In the Bro

StorNext File System and Storage Manager Installation Guide 798 Select the executable file name (for example, sn_dsm_win2k_client.exe), and then click

StorNext File System and Storage Manager Installation Guide ixContentsAdvanced Digital Information Corporation Software Licenses Agreement . . . . .

80 Installing StorNext Client Software10 Click Next to continue.The License Agreement screen appears.11 Accept the License Agreement and click Next.Th

StorNext File System and Storage Manager Installation Guide 8112 Do one of the following:• Accept the default destination and click Next.• Click Brows

82 Installing StorNext Client Software14 Accept the default settings and click Next.The Start Copying Files screen appears.15 Review the settings to m

StorNext File System and Storage Manager Installation Guide 8316 Do one of the following:• Click Yes to see the help files.• Click No to go to Step 17

84 Installing StorNext Client Software18 Select or leave blank the Label my StorNext File System Disk Devices option, and then click Next.The File Sys

StorNext File System and Storage Manager Installation Guide 8520 Verify the computer name or IP address and click Next if correct or click Back if you

86 Installing StorNext Client Software22 Select a drive to map to from the Drive drop-down list.23 In the File System drop-down list, select a file sy

StorNext File System and Storage Manager Installation Guide 8725 Make your changes or verify your servers are properly named and click Authentication.

88 Installing StorNext Client Software• File Creation Permissions check boxes: Select any combination of these check boxes to set the default UNIX R (

StorNext File System and Storage Manager Installation Guide 89• QOS Token Hold Time: This parameter is only applicable when using the StorNext FS Qual