StorCenter ix2 Training

By Erik Collett09.09.08

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StorCenter ix2 Training

Table of Contents:

• Overview of the StorCenter ix2

• Current StorCenter Features

• New StorCenter ix2 Features

• Current StorCenter Vs. StorCenter ix2

• Troubleshooting the StorCenter ix2

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Overview of the StorCenter ix2

• The StorCenter ix2 utilizes EMC’s Lifeline kernel.

This is a custom OS that is developed by EMC specifically for NAS units. Due to these customizations,no source code will be made available.

• The StorCenter ix2 has a completely new interface.

The ix2 has a tabbed web interface. Each tabcovers common functions with a common tabwith all settings. Most functions can bereached through different areas.

• The StorCenter ix2 looks like the StorCenter Double.

The StorCenter ix2 will replace the StorCenterDouble device and use the same form-factor.

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Current StorCenter Features

• Standard Folder Sharing (CIFS, NFS, no AFP)– Found in Settings > Network Services

• Media Server– Found in Settings > Media Services

• FTP Server– Found in Settings > Network Services

• ADS Domain Support– Settings > Network Services > CIFS

• RAID Settings– Settings > Disks > Manage Disks > Data Protection

• Printer Support– Home, Dashboard and Settings tabs > Printers

• External Storage– Dashboard and Settings tabs > External Storage

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New StorCenter ix2 Features

• Backup linked to Retrospect– The Storage Manager Grants the ability to backup to a share

location on the ix2 using various versions of Retrospect.• Bluetooth USB dongle support

– Allow for connecting to Bluetooth storage devices. (e.g. transfer files from phone, computer, etc.)

• Public share browser interface– Offering the ability to browse folder structures from within the web

interface.• Video Surveillance

– Offering the ability to link into a network capable camera and stream and capture to the ix2. (Axis Series Cameras supported)

• File search– With the additional of the in-web file browsing, the ability to search

for specific files is also available.• UPS Aware

– Allows for write caching (high-performance write setting) for UPS attached ix2.

– Perform a safe shutdown before UPS battery dies.

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Current StorCenter Vs. StorCenter ix2

Feature List StorCenter StorCenter ix2Shared Folders

CIFS -

AFS -

NFS -

FTP Capable

Users and Groups

ADS Domain Capable

RAID Capable

Media Server

Printer Server

External Storage Capable

Open Source Kernel

Backup Client Integration

Bluetooth Dongle Support

Web-based File Browsing

Video Surveillance Support

UPS Aware

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Understanding the StorCenter ix2

• Deleting from the StorCenter ix2 Web Interface:– The Web Interface delete performs a secure delete. It will

overwrite the files multiple times to make sure the data cannot be retrieved. (Similar to a DOD-level wipe.)

– Using the Web Interface delete function may take a long time depending on the size of disk.

• Formatting or Reconfiguring the StorCenter ix2:– In order for format the ix2, you need to delete and remove all

folders before performing a reformat or RAID reconfiguration.– It is recommended to attach to the device through a network

source and delete the files through the file system and not through the web interface file browser.

• Using Retrospect with the StorCenter ix2:– After installing the Retrospect Application, you can find and select

the ix2 device and set it as a backup destination with your log on information. This connection is managed by the Network Manager.

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Understanding the StorCenter ix2

• Formatting or Reconfiguring the StorCenter ix2:– In order to access the troubleshooting area of the ix2:

• Connect to the device with the StorCenter Manager.• Change the URL by replacing the words home.html with

support.html.• Press enter to load the advanced troubleshooting features.

NOTE: There is no direct link to the support.html from the web interface.

• Connecting to an ADS Domain:– To join an ADS domain, you must go to Settings > Network

Services > CIFS to start the process.– Logs for ADS Domain Joins can be found in the above mentioned

support.html Location.

• Bluetooth USB Adapter support:– Bluetooth USB Adapter support does not have an official list yet,

but all adapters used on it so far have been successfully detected.– You will be able to pair any storage-capable device to the ix2 and

transfer information to the share.