Storage Central SC101T Presented by Montelle Kline February 1, 2007.

Storage CentralSC101T

Presented by Montelle Kline

February 1, 2007

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True SAN (Storage Area Network)

» Sharable, Expandable, Fail-Safe storage accessible by all PCs on your network

» With Storage Central you can add the capacity you need to store, share and back up your valuable digital content—-music, games, photos, videos, and office documents—instantly, easily, and securely, all with the simplicity of your C:\ drive. SATA drives sold separately.

» Disks attached through the SC101T appear and function as normal disk drives on multiple PCs.

• You cannot format the drives with your Windows Disk Management software or the DOS “Format” command


SAN versus NAS, what’s the difference?

NAS

(Network-Attached Storage)

SAN

(Storage Area Network)Almost any machine that can connect to the LAN (or is interconnected to the LAN through a WAN) can use NFS, CIFS or HTTP protocol to connect to a NAS and share files.

Only Clients or PC with SCM Utility can access the file system.

A NAS allows greater sharing of information especially between disparate operating systems such as Unix and NT.

File Sharing is operating system dependent and does not exist in many operating systems.

Backups and mirrors are done on files, not blocks, for a savings in bandwidth and time. A Snapshot can be tiny compared to its source volume.

Backups and mirrors require a block by block copy, even if blocks are empty. A mirror machine must be equal to or greater in capacity compared to the source volume.

A SAN addresses data by disk block number and transfers raw disk blocks.

NTFS & FAT file system SAN File System


Features

» Mirroring• 2 partitions (on separate drives) are duplicates of each other. • If one drive should fail, the data would still be safe on the other drive.

» Spanning• Combining multiple partitions to appear as a single drive. (Also supported across

multiple SC101T’s.)

» PC disk backups• SmartSync backup software bundled with unit. ($30 value)• Local PC disks are synchronized as needed.

» Gigabit Ethernet connection• Incorporates a Gigabit Ethernet connection to enhance network performance

» Uses SATA drives• Uses SATA drives instead of PATA drives to enhance network performance


System Requirements

» At least one Pentium class computer (or equivalent) with the TCP/IP protocol installed on a wired Ethernet adapter and a CD-ROM drive (Gigabit Ethernet connection recommended)

» An Ethernet network with a DHCP Server

» Windows 2000 with Service Pack 4» Windows XP Home Service Pack 1 and 2» Windows XP Pro Service Pack 1 and 2» Windows 2003 Server

» NO Macintosh & Linux support (firmware 1.08)» NO Vista Support (SCM software 2.0.16) (Support Pending)

» At least 1 Hard Drive (sold separately)• SATA (Serial ATA) • 1” height, 3.5” wide


SC101T Security methods

» Storage Central Management (SCM) Utility• Requires to create & delete drive partition• Requires to attach & detach drive partition• Requires to modify partition

» Partition sharing• Allows multiple & simultaneous access to the SC101T partition• Unshared partition will only be accessible by 1 user at a time

» NOTE: SC101T does NOT handle user-level file authentication, file encryption, or file access rights.


Package Contents

» Storage Central SC101T» 12V, 7A Power adapter and cord (localized for country of sale) » Ethernet Cable» Resource CD for the SC101T – Setup Wizards

• Soft copy of the Installation Guide• Storage Central Manager Software

» Includes the UT.exe DOS based CLI for troubleshooting » SmartSync Pro Backup Software CD

» Printed Installation Guide» Printed Support/Warranty Information card


SC101T CD Initial Version 1.0

» Resource CD• Contains the

Software Required for Installation

• Each PC must have this software installed to access the SC101T hard drives

• Autorun.exe• Install Guide• Users Manual


SC101T


Angled View

» Internal, aluminum chassis holds the drives

» Internal top mounted fan keeps drives cool

» Plastic outer housing

» Rubberized feet

» Internal SATA HD connections for easy HD install


Front Panel

» 3 LEDs• Power• Hard Drive• Ethernet

» Front panel slides off for drive access (no tools required)


Rear Panel» 1000 Mbps (gigabit), Auto

sensing, Auto Uplink, RJ-45 Ethernet jack

» Reset Button

» Power Button

» Quick release drive latches

» Power plug• 12V, 7A• External power brick

» There are NO physical security safeguards.

• No lockdown ports


Setup Procedure

1. Open the SC101T front cover

2. Install the drive(s) into the SC101T chassis

3. Plug in the SC101T power cord and adapter

4. Plug the SC101T to the network with the Ethernet cable

1. There must be a DHCP server on the network

5. Boot up the PC

1. PC must be within the same subnet as the SC101T

6. Power on the SC101T with the power button

7. Insert the Resource CD

8. Run the Setup Wizard


Remove the Front Cover

» The SC101T should be powered OFF (or unplugged)

» Slide the front cover upwards until it detaches


Install the Drive(s)

» Slide the drive(s) into the slots.• Either side for a single drive

» Vertical orientation has no effect on the performance of the drive(s).

» SATA connector at the rear will hold the drive(s) in place.


Re-attach the Front Cover

» The SC101T should be powered OFF (or unplugged)

» Slide the front cover down until it attaches


Connect the Ethernet cable

» Connect the provided Ethernet cable to your network and to the back of the SC101T.


Powering on the SC101T

» Plug in the adapter to a power source and plug the other end into the back of the SC101T.

» Turn on the SC101T using the On/Off button.


LED Behavior: Front Panel LED’s


LED Behavior: Rear Panel


Basic Network Diagram

» The SC101T is NOT a wireless device. » The recommended setup procedure is to use a wired PC to

configure/modify the SC101T


Software Installation

» Autorun.exe

» Installs:• Storage Central Manager• UT.exe

» Windows PCs Only• Windows XP Home SP1/2• Windows XP Pro SP1/2• Windows 2000 SP4• Windows 2003 Server


Insert CD to Install the Software

» Storage Central Manager (SCM)

• Required by all PCs that wish to use the SC101T hard drives as a letter drive

» UT.exe• Installed in the Install

Directory• Default Location:C:\Program Files\Netgear\Netgear Storage Management utility


Smart Wizard Installation Wizard


Check for Updates / Install From CD

» Check for Updates if the Internet is accessible from the LAN subnet

(Recommended)

» Otherwise Install from CD


Checking for Updates – No New Software Available

» Click Continue


InstallShield Wizard


End User Licensing Agreement (EULA)


Setup Type

» Complete• Recommended

Installation options

» Custom• Change the

installation directory


Ready to Install the Program


Setup Status


Installation Information


Continue Anyway


Hardware Installation

» SCSI• Small Computer

System Interface• High speed HDD

interface• SCSI over IP based

technology is common to Storage Area Networks


Windows (XP) AntiSpyware Notice

» This warning may come up if the Windows Antispyware software is running on the PC.

» Allow must be clicked to continue the Installation


Finish

» Click Finish to complete the software installation


Register

» Click View the combined SC101/T manual.

» Click Quit to finish the installation


Storage Central Manager Utility

» A shortcut to the Storage Central Manager (SCM) Utility will be installed on the Desktop

» Double-click the icon to run the SCM Utility


Smart Wizard - Storage Central Manager

» Automatic scanning on startup


Rescan Network

» Rescanning the network several times is sometimes necessary if the SC101T is still booting up or trying to get an IP address from the DHCP server.

» If there are existing SC101 devices using firmware 4.22.13 (or later) they will also be detected


Check for Software Updates

» SC101T device(s) detected

» If there are existing SC101 devices using firmware 4.22.13 (or later) they will also be detected


Update Internet Failure Messages

» Update attempts when there is NO Internet connection

» Click the X to cancel the update attempts


If there are no updates


We want users to update to the latest updates

Updates are HIGHLY recommended.

Reasons to update:» Data reliability» Data integrity» Data security


Configuration Mode

» Wizard (Recommended especially for first time HDD installation)

» Advanced Configuration


Wizard Options

» Create a new drive

» Manage an existing drive

» Attach drives

Terminology:» Disk = physical disk» Drive = partition


Selecting a Hard Drive for Configuration

» All available SC101T HDDs are shown (Also SC101 HDDs if running FW 4.22.13 or later)

» Select from the list and click Next


Create a New Drive

» Name the drive

(aka partition)

» Allocate a size in GB. • Must be equal to or

less than the available free space.

» Each drive will get an IP from the DHCP server.

» Click Next to continue.


Mirroring – Requires 2 Hard Drives in the SC101T

» Selecting Yes with no second drive returns the following error message.

» Mirroring across multiple SC101Ts is not supported.


Mirroring

» Select No for enable mirroring

» Click Next to continue


Mirroring Should Be Done During the Initial Setup

» Drive must be deleted and recreated to configure mirroring

• All data on the drive will be lost.


Password Protection Disabled


Sharing Disabled


Sharing Enabled


Configuration Summary


Configuration Warning

» Warning that operation will format drive, if previously formatted on a PC all data will be lost.


Status: Elapsed Time – 25 Seconds


Status: Elapsed Time – 30 Seconds

» If Allocation takes longer than 2 minutes, reboot the PC.» Using the UT.exe utility to see if any disks were created that

may be using up some disk space.» Remove the disk using the remvpart command


Advanced Troubleshooting – UT.exe

» Installed in C:\Program Files\NETGEAR\Storage Central Manager Utility

• Type: ut <enter> for Commands and syntax


UT Command: ut listall

» A: Root drive with IP 192.168.1.5 has 1 partition

» B: Corresponding IP address for root drive

» C: Partition IP address on Root drive Seagatedisk1

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UT Command: ut remvpart

•Reboot the SC101T to complete the removal process.

•Reboot any PC that may be using this drive to reset the letter drives.

Note: UT Manual to be posted on the website


Status: Allocating space


Status: Formatting…


Letter Drive Created Successfully


Status: Completed


What do you want to do next?

» Additional partitions can be created by running the setup wizard again

» Select Advanced Configuration and click Next


Advanced Configuration


Check Storage Central Status


Advanced Configuration Options Menu


Create/Manage Existing Drives Configuration Screen

» See all the drives configured

» See the drive letters

» See available drive space


Create Drive

» Click Create Drive

» Click in each field and fill in the data

» Change Password to “Yes” for new drive. Old Password field cannot be modified for a new drive.

» Click Create Drive to continue


Create Drive – Mirroring Warning


Create Drive - Summary


Create Drive – Status Indicators


New Drive Shows in List


Changing the Storage Central Name


Change Hard Disk Name


Successful Name Change


View/Attach Available Drive


Change Admin Password


Password Fields – Default password: password


Admin Password Changed Successfully


Firmware Upgrade


Upgrade in Progress


Successful Firmware Upgrade


Managing broken mirror/drive


Managing broken mirror/drive

» When one half of a mirrored set is unreachable, a popup notification will appear


Removing broken mirror/drive

» Once a mirrored set is broken it cannot be restored, so you will need to remove the broken mirror


Removing broken mirror/drive confirmation


Changing a Drive Name

» Changing a drive name is located under the Create/Manage drives


Changing a Drive Name - (Create/Manage Drives)

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Password Request - (Create/Manage Drives)

» During the first change a password confirmation will be requested

» The password request will only be required once per session


Password Confirmation - (Create/Manage Drives)


Changing a Drive Name - (Create/Manage Drives)


Status: Modifying…


Successful Name Change


Adding Capacity - (Create/Manage Drives)

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Status: Size change successful…


Status: Size change successful


Changing the Drive Password

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Status: Password changed successfully…


Status: Password changed successfully


Resetting the Drive Password

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Status: Password Modifying…


Status: Password reset successfully…


Status: Password reset successfully


Default Settings

» Firmware Version: 1.08» Password: password» Default IP address: DHCP assigned


Initial Hard Disk Compatibility List

» To Be Posted on the website• Known compatible• Known incompatible


Support Information (hardware specs)

» 1 Year Warranty (NA)» Serial number prefix: 1H9» Original Device Manufacturer: Zetera» Power Supply

• 100-240 V, 50-60 HZ 1.5A (input) AC power source


Support Information (factory defaults)


Smartsync Pro Install» During initial

install Smartsync Pro software ReadMe will say 30-day demo version


Smartsync Pro Install» During Smartsync

Pro install the user will need to enter their SC101 serial number.

» Once a correct serial number is entered, the software will become a “single user license”

SC101 & SC101TComparison

Presented by XXXX


SC101 and SC101-T Comparison

SC101 SC101T

Network interfaceNetwork interface Fast Ethernet Gigabit Ethernet

Disk interfaceDisk interface Parallel ATA Serial ATA

InstallationInstallationRequires manual connection

of power and data cables during installation

Automatic connection of power and data upon

disk insertion


» Netgear SCM will create volumes across similar enclosures only

• SC101 & SC101• SC101T & SC101T

» It is not possible to create any volumes across different types of enclosures

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Creating Volumes Across Enclosures


Upgrading

» SCM and firmware is being updated• SC101T firmware is new and used for SC101T only• SC101 firmware is updated and used for SC101 only• SCM is updated and used for SC101T and SC101

» SC101T customers will receive updated SCM so they will need to upgrade existing SCM computers, if any

» All customers should upgrade using standard process (open SCM, download upgrade, etc.) – upgrade software first, then upgrade firmware

» Users with multiple computers need to upgrade all computers that are using SC101 or SC101T


SCM/Firmware compatibility

SC101 Communication

OLD SCM

(1.5.7)NEW SCM

(2.0.16) OLD F/W (4.19.0)NEW F/W

(4.22.13)

OLD SCM (1.5.7)

NEW SCM (2.0.16)

OLD F/W (4.19.0)

NEW F/W (4.22.13)

SC101T Communication

NEW F/W (1.08)

OLD SCM (1.5.7)

NEW SCM (2.0.16)


Questions

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Storage Central SC101T Presented by Montelle Kline February 1, 2007.

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