actidata Ti-NAS QT-6 Backup-to-Disk-to-Tape in one system User Guide
- June 6, 2024
- actidata
Table of Contents
actidata Ti-NAS QT-6 Backup-to-Disk-to-Tape in one system
Introduction
| Before starting any installation or additional configuration, please note |
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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.
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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 -
Only experienced experts should install and operate the system.
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Use the system only in supported IT-environments.
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Before starting check all connections, also Power Connection and correct power values.
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All warranty disclaims in case of wrong mounting, wrong connecting, wrong operation, or any use where the system is not built for.
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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:
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
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 |
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| 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 |
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| 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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