actidata Ti-NAS QT-6 Backup-to-Disk-to-Tape in one system User Guide

June 6, 2024
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actidata Ti-NAS QT-6 Backup-to-Disk-to-Tape in one system

 Introduction

Before starting any installation or additional configuration, please note
  1.  Before unpacking, check boxes and systems on damages as well as double checking the contents. If any damage is recognized inform your supplier immediately to protect your rights of warranty.

  2.  Before starting, please check the scope of delivery:
    a. 1x actidata System with the correct hardware content
    b. 1x power cord
    c. Documentation and Software-driver on USB-Stick, Service-Certificate and Quick Start Guide
    d. Optional HDDs / SSDs or/and LTO media

  3.  Only experienced experts should install and operate the system.

  4. Use the system only in supported IT-environments.

  5.  Before starting check all connections, also Power Connection and correct power values.

  6.  All warranty disclaims in case of wrong mounting, wrong connecting, wrong operation, or any use where the system is not built for.

  7.  Please take care of backups. actidata Storage Systems GmbH assumes no liability for data loss.

Service-Registration

Each system is supplied with a service certificate. We recommend to register the service online: www.actidata.com
Contact to Our Technical Support
T: +49 (0) 2 31/96 36 32 – 35 (Technical Support)
E: service@actidata.com
I: www.actidata.com

 Overview: Panel and Connections

The control elements of the actidata Ti-NAS QT-6, QT-7, QT-8 are shown below. Depending on the configuration, the actidata Ti-NAS system is equipped with a LTO-drive and HDDs, SSDs of different capacity and number. The selection of component manufacturers can also vary.
On the front you can find the following elements and displays:

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At the back you will find the following system interfaces:

  • Network Interfaces: Dual 10Gb Ethernet SFP+ Dual 1Gb Ethernet RJ45
  • Management-Interface: 1Gb Ethernet RJ45, IPMI 2.0 (Redfish)
  • Keyboard+Mouse, VGA / USB 3.0

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SFP+ Transceiver:
SFP+ Transceivers are not part of the scope of delivery. It is recommended to use certified SFP+ Transceivers which are compatible to your LAN switch.

 Getting started

After you have got an overview of the control panel and interfaces of the actidata Ti-NAS QT, the system can be started. After pushing the power-on button at the front, the actidata system starts the boot routines. Now you can connect via RDP (Remote Desktop). The access data, the defined network IPs can be found in the enclosed document „Important Information“, the license key is located on the left side of the product.
The Windows Storage Server for IOT operating system is pre-installed, the login screen appears. After logging into Windows Storage Server, the system can now…

  •  … be integrated into the existing IT network.
  • … manage the RAID-configuration of the installed hard drives. To do this, the MegaRAID management program must be started.

Login / Password
administrator /

 Access BIOS and IPMI

BIOS
You can open the System-BIOS by connecting keyboard and monitor to the system and pressing [DEL] during Boot/Start-Up. After finishing the Power-On- Routines, the Bios will be loaded. For example, you can define the IP-address of the IPMI-interface (dynamic IP by default).
IPMI
You can access the IPMI via separated IPMI-RJ45 GbE NIC on the back of the NAS. There is a separated, web-based GUI available:
Login Name / Default Password
ADMIN / ADMIN

The IPMI-GUI allows to check detailed temperature and fan information. You are able to Power-On the NAS by remote as well. You can also download the IPMI- logs, by clicking the Button
„Save Event Logs“. Please change the password of the IPMI after the first access.

Monitoring / Disable Alarm

FAN/HDD-Temperature HDD-Cage Acoustic Alarm
HDD-/RAID-Monitoring MegaRaid Storage Manager Acoustic Alarm, Windows-

Notification, E-Mail
Temperature- and FAN-

Warning

| IPMI| Windows-Notification, E-

Mail, SNMP

Disable the HDD Alarm by pressing the Alarm Mute Button on the front.
Disable the RAID-Alarm in the MegaRAID Storage Manager. Select „Silence Alarm“ on the Dashboard.

 Further Information’s

Drive Carrier:
The drive carriers are ready for 2.5“ or 3.5“ HDDs or SSDs. To remove the drive carrier, press the light-blue release button at the top so that the locking lever is opened. The Drive Carrier can be removed from the system by carefully pulling the locking bar. The assembly is carried out by carefully pushing the drive carrier into the free opening provided for it in the system (front). The drive carrier is locked by closing the locking lever.
LTO drive:
In order to use the inserted LTO-drive, a Microsoft based backup software is needed (e.g. Veeam Community Edition). You can unload LTO-media by using the eject button. Please only use compatible Barrium-Ferrite LTO-media.

Ti-NAS QT-6 Ti-NAS QT-7 Ti-NAS QT-8
LTO-4 Ultrium read LTO-5 Ultrium read TypeM Ultrium read/write
LTO-5 Ultrium read/write LTO-6 Ultrium read/write LTO-7 Ultrium read/write
LTO-6 Ultrium read/write LTO-7 Ultrium read/write LTO-8 Ultrium read/write

Important:
Removing and inserting the Drive Carrier requires little force. Excessive force or the use of any tool can impair the function of the system or destroy the device. In these cases the guarantee is no longer valid.
Important:
When re-equipping, only qualified screws are to be used for installing other HDD / SSDs. Using the wrong screws can damage the system. In these cases the system guarantee expires.
Important:
When installing HDDs / SSDs, which are not qualified by the manufacturer, the function may be restricted and / or malfunctions may occur that are not covered by the guarantee services of actidata Storage Systems GmbH. The system guarantee is void in the event of improper installation or installation / configuration of third-party components.

Contact to manufacturer

actidata Storage Systems GmbH Indupark
Wulfshofstr. 16
D-44149 Dortmund, (Germany)

T: +49 (0) 2 31/96 36 32 – 0 (Switch Board) T: +49 (0) 2 31/96 36 32 – 35 (Service Hotline) E: service@actidata.com
I: www.actidata.com

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actidata Storage Systems reserved all rights on this document. Any copy in print or electronical way or use outside the described use are forbidden. Changes will be done without any notice. No liability in case of any mistake or error in this document.

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