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Dolphin StorExpress
DSE4XM1
DSE4XM2
User Guide for Windows
Revision Information: Revision 0.3
Dolphin Interconnect Solutions
www.dolphinics.com
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March 2009 Dolphin Interconnect Solutions believes the information in this publication is correct; however, the information is subject to change without notice. Dolphin Interconnect Solutions does not claim that the use of its products in the manner described in this publi- cation will not infringe on any existing or future patent rights, nor do the descriptions contained in this publica- tion imply the granting of licenses to make, use, or sell equipment or software in accordance with the desc
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Contents 1 Introduction 1.1 System Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 1.2 DSE4XM Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 1.3 Features and Performance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 1.4 Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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3.4 Manual Installation Procedures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36 3.4.1 Manual Install on Windows XP Pro or Windows Server 2003. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36 3.4.2 Manual Install on Windows Vista or Windows Server 2008 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38 3.5 Command Line Utilities Reference . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41 3.6 Enabling SNMP. .
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1 Introduction Congratulations on your purchase of a Dolphin StorExpress product. This guide pro- vides user instructions for the following StorExpress models: • DSE4XM1 • DSE4XM2 These products are part of the DSE4XM family of StorExpress products. Dolphin’s StorExpress is a PCI Express based solid state storage system designed to deliver superior response times and storage capacity. Providing large capacity and fast direct storage, StorExpress connects directly to any PCI Express system. It
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• DXH510 PCI Express host adapter card • DXH510 half-height bracket • 2 - 1m CX4 cables • StorExpress USB Key, containing – DSE4XM User’s Guide for Windows – DSE4XM User’s Guide for Linux – ioManager User’s Guide • Quick Start Instructions • Configuration Sheet 1.3 Features and Performance The DSE4XM product has the following features: ® • 480 Gbyte or 960 Gbyte NAND Flash SLC using Fusion-IO ioDrive technology • Performance for x4, x8 and dual x8 server connection(s), respectively: – 800 MB/s,
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1.4 Specifications 1.4.1 Mechanical The following specifications are for the DSE4XM chassis: • Standard 4U rackmount chassis • Dimensions – Height: 6.96” (4U /176.8mm) – Depth: 18.9 (480mm) – Width: 19” (483mm) • Weight approximately 32lbs (14.5kg) 1.4.2 Environmental 0 0 • Operating Temperature: 0 C to 50 C ambient 0 0 • Storage Temperature: -20 C to 70 C • Relative Humidity: 15-85% non-condensing 1.4.3 Electrical • Operating Voltage:100-240 VAC at 50-60Hz • Power Supply: 300 watt dual PSU 1.4.
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2 Hardware Installation This chapter describes how to install your DSE4XM hardware. Your DSE4XM includes a DXH510 PCI Express host adapter card and two 1-meter CX4 cables. These components support a x8 connection between the DSE4XM chassis and one server, which is the standard shipping configuration for the DSE4XM. The DSE4XM supports additional configurations accommodating connections to up to four servers, with a fixed amount of storage allocated to each server. Each additional server requ
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Figure 2–1 DSE4XM Chassis Rear Table 2–1 DSE4XM Chassis Rear Features Label Name A AC Power Inlet B AC Power Switch C Uplink Slot 0 D Uplink Slot 1 E ioDrive SSD Slot F For Manufacturing Use Only C/D - 0 Connector P0 C/D - 1 Connector P1 Figure 2–2 shows the front of the DSE4XM chassis with the front cover open. March 10, 2009 Dolphin Interconnect Solutions 9 www.dolphinics.com
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Figure 2–2 DSE4XM Chassis Front Caution: For protection of the StorExpress devices, we recommend that you do not attempt to service or remove the cover of your DSE4XM chassis. However, if you do, power should be disconnected from the chassis prior to servicing the chassis or removing the cover for any reason. In order to disconnect power remove the power cord from its receptacle in the back of the chassis as shown in Figure 2–1. The front power switch is not a dis- connect switch for system
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Figure 2–3 DXH510 Adapter Card Caution: Electrostatic discharge (ESD) can damage electronic components. Be sure that you are properly grounded prior to any hardware installation procedure using an ESD protection device such as a wrist strap. If you are installing the DXH510 in a low-profile system and need to use the half-height bracket, please refer to the Section 2.2.1. 1. Locate the serial number on the back of your DXH510 and record it for future refer- ence. 2. Power off the server and
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You have completed the hardware installation of the DXH510 into the server. If you are connecting multiple servers to the DSE4XM chassis, repeat this process for each server. Each server requires a DXH510 host adapter to connect to the DSE4XM chassis. If you are making a dual x8 connection to a single server, locate a second PCI Express slot and install the second DXH510 adapter. 2.2.1 Half-height Bracket Installation For installation in a low-profile server, the full-height bracket must be
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Figure 2–4 DXH510 Adapter Card Rear View 2.3 Connecting the DXH510 to Chassis A server connects to the DSE4XM chassis using the DXH510 PCI Express host adapter card. One or two cables are used to connect the DXH510 to the DSE4XM chassis. One cable provides a x4 (8 Gbps) connection; two cables provide a x8 (16 Gbps) connection. Two 1-meter cables (Model DXC1M-A) are provided as a part of the standard DSE4XM package. Additional compatible cables are available from Dolphin for connecting the
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One set of connectors can be used for a x8 connection when cabled to a single DXH510, or for two x4 connections when each connector in the set is cabled to a different DXH510 adapter card. Two sets of two connectors allow for connection to up to four DXH510 adapter cards in this manner. Each DXH510 card has one pair of connectors, as shown in Figure 2–1 on Page 9. Both connectors are used for a x8 connection, or a single connector may be used for a x4 connection. Table 2–3 shows how the DXH
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Figure 2–5 DSE4XM with One x8 Connection Figure 2–6 DSE4XM with Four x4 Connections Figure 2–7 DSE4XM with Two x8 Connections March 10, 2009 Dolphin Interconnect Solutions 15 www.dolphinics.com
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Note: Cables should be strain relieved or strapped to a cabinet/rack to ensure additional reliability. Note: Cables should be connected according to the configuration of your DSE4XM product. The configuration is documented on the configuration sheet included with your product. The standard StorExpress configuration is single server. Multiple server configurations require additional DXH510 adapter cards and cables, which may be purchased through http://www.dolphinics.com. 2.4 Powering up the
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6. Follow the procedure outlined in Chapter 3 for driver software installation. If you are prompted by the operating system for a driver, click Cancel. 7. Repeat the power-on procedure for any additional servers you may have connected to the DSE4XM. Note: If you are running a Windows operating system, Dolphin provides drivers to support the DXH510. These drivers are available on the Dolphin website at www.dolphinics.com/ support 2.5 Troubleshooting Table 2–4 Troubleshooting Tips Symptom Tip N
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3 Software User Guide 3.1 Software Installation This section describes how to install software for your DSE4XM product. The DSE4XM storage device is the Fusion-IO ioDrive. The software will reference ioDrive. 3.1.1 New ioDrive Installation To install the ioDrive software on a new system: 1. Make sure you have completed the DSE4XM hardware installation steps in Chapter 2. 2. If you want to use SNMP with your ioDrive, review Section 3.6 for details on that part of the installation. 3. Login in
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When Setup creates the Fusion-io folder on the drive, it also creates these sub-fold- ers: – Docs—for the ioDrive User documentation – Driver—for the latest ioDrive Windows driver – Firmware—for the latest ioDrive firmware – ioManager—for the administrator console software and manual – SNMP—for components of SNMP – Utils—for the ioDrive command line utilities 7. Proceed to the appropriate section to continue: – Section 3.1.3 Outdated Firmware Check on Windows XP Pro or Windows 2003 Server – Se
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3.1.3 Outdated Firmware Check on Windows XP Pro or Windows 2003 Server After installing the ioDrive software, check the Windows System Event Log for fiodrive entries. These entries will show details of the ioDrive driver status. To view the Windows System Event Log: 1. Choose Start > Control Panel 2. Click on Administrative Tools. 3. Click on Event Viewer. 4. Click on System in the console tree. The System Event Log appears in the dialog. 5. Click on the Source column to resort the list by sou
