Whiptail : Installation and network configuration guide 4.3

INVICTA INSTALLATION AND
NETWORK CONFIGURATION GUIDE
Version 4.3.1
5 August 2013

WHIPTAIL INVICTA Installation and Network Configuration Guide v4.3.1 2
Contents

Contents 2

1.0
Introduction

1.1
Audience 3

1.2
Symbols in this Document 3

1.3
Getting Started 3

1.4
Unpacking the INVICTA System 4

2.0
INVICTA Rack Mounting Installation

2.1
Preparing for Setup 7

2.2
Warnings and Rack Precautions 7

2.2.1
General Precautions 8

2.2.2
Ambient Operating Temperature 8

2.3
Rack Mounting Instructions for the SSR and SSN 8

3.0
Attaching Cables

3.1
Connectivity Ports and Card Slots 11

3.1.1
LED Indicators 11

3.2
Connecting the SSR to the SSNs 12

4.0
Connecting to the Network

4.1
Powering On 15

4.2
Completing the Console Screens 16

4.2.1
Understanding Console Navigation 17

4.2.2
Configuring Network Settings 18

4.2.3
Changing Console Password 26

4.2.4

Basic Troubleshooting 27

5.0
Additional Information

5.1
Support 28

5.2
Related Documentation 28

© 2013 WHIPTAIL
All Rights Reserved.

1.0 Introduction
This guide provides information on the physical set up of the WHIPTAIL
INVICTA through the point of network configuration. For information on how
to administer and configure INVICTA, see the “INVICTA Administration and
Configuration Guide,” under separate cover.
1.1 Audience
This manual is intended for technicians who will perform the initial WHIPTAIL
INVICTA installation. Familiarity with network storage devices is assumed and
INVICTA-specific information is provided.
The WHIPTAIL INVICTA was manufactured, assembled and went through a
complete burn-in prior to being shipped to the customer site.
The WHIPTAIL Installation Engineer is responsible for:
• The unpacking
• Confirming shipped items match packing list
• Installation and basic system check
1.2 Symbols in this Document
SYMBOL DEFINITION
Note
Warning
Best Practice
1.3 Getting Started
To install INVICTA follow these steps:
• Unpack and inventory INVICTA boxes
• Install chassis on racks
• Attach Cables
Table 1.0 provides INVICTA specifications that impact installation.
Table 1.0 WHIPTAIL INVICTA Physical Specifications
✓ PHYSICAL
REQUIREMENT
DESCRIPTION
Space • When installed in a cabinet, ensure that there is
necessary and appropriate space to meet IEEE
Standard cabling guidelines.

✓ PHYSICAL
REQUIREMENT
DESCRIPTION
• For fiber-optic cable, be sure to follow the
minimum-bending radius that is specified by the
cable manufacturer so that the cable may be
safely bent during installation and for the long
term.
• Leave approximately 30 inches of clearance in
the back of the rack to allow for sufficient airflow
and ease in servicing.
Rack Space • Allow 1U for every INVICTA SSR array device.
• Allow 2U for each SSN
Power Cords • Standard power cords (C13 / C14, non-hooded)
are included in the INVICTA packaging. However,
customer supplied power cords are required for any
non-standard requirements.
Cables
Network
InfiniBand
• Customer must supply all network connectivity
cables.
InfiniBand cables internal to INVICTA
configuration are provided
ATTENTION:

Failure to follow the Installation Guide for INVICTA will void
the WHIPTAIL Support Warranty and could cause you to
incur additional charges. Specifically, any deviations or
modifications from the Installation Guide for mounting,
cabling, network connection and/or power supply
connection of the WHIPTAIL array will void your WHIPTAIL
Support Warranty. It could also cause you to incur
additional charges for support, service, reassembly and/or
replacement parts and products
1.4 Unpacking the INVICTA System
Before beginning the installation check to ensure that all the appropriate
boxes and items (see Table 1.1), as per the ordered configuration, have been
delivered and are present.

Table 1.1: INVICTA List
QUANTITY ITEM DETAILS NOTES
1
Silicon
Storage
Router (SSR
A and B)
• Manages host
connectivity
• Two active paths to
the Silicon Storage Nodes
• Manages storage
pools, LUN Maps and LUN
mirrors
• Assigns LUNs to
Hosts
2-6
Silicon
Storage Node
(SSN)
• Creates and owns
LUNs on behalf of the SSR
• Manages data reads
and writes as requested
by the SSR
• Manages RAID
protection and Hot
Sparing for the Node
• Each node is
shipped with a
location number and
needs to be installed
in its correct order
and position in the
racking
2 per SSN InfiniBand
Cables
• Connects SSRs to
each SSN
• Host
Connection cabling
is not included.
• Cable lengths
for Rack
configurations vary
with SSN Rack
location:
• 1 meter for
SSN 1 and 2
(Foundation
configuration)
• 1 meter for
SSN 3 and 4
• 2 meters for
SSN 5 and 6
2 per SSR (1 for
SSR A and 1 for
SSR B)
2 per SSN
Power Cords
(C13 and 14)
• 2 cords per unit to
plug into PDUs
• For standard
power supply only.
For non-standard
power supply,
customer must
supply cables.

QUANTITY ITEM DETAILS NOTES
3 + Bezels
• 1 bezel to cover SSR
A and SSR B
• 1 per SSN
2 per SSR (A
and B)
2 per SSN
Mounting Rail
Kits
• Rails for SSRs and
SSNs are included in
respective boxes.
Any missing items should be reported to Support@WHIPTAIL.com.

2.0 INVICTA Rack Mounting Installation
If your INVICTA is delivered pre-installed on a rack, please skip to Section 4,
“Connecting to the Network.” Otherwise, please continue.
Warning:

Failure to follow the Installation Guide for INVICTA could
cause a hazardous condition. Specifically, any deviations or
modifications from the Installation Guide for mounting,
cabling, network connection and/or power supply
connection of the WHIPTAIL array could cause a
hazardous electrical or mounting condition.
2.1 Preparing for Setup
This section describes the requirements, considerations and instructions for
installing INVICTA on a rack. There are separate instructions for the Silicon
Storage Router (SSR) and for the Silicon Storage Nodes (SSN), as the SSR
(each A & B) is 1U and each SSN is 2U. However, the warnings apply to both
chassis.
The installer must:
• Allow 2 U between mounting rails.
• Allot a total of 14 U of space for INVICTA’s maximum configuration.
• Mount SSRs and SSNs on the rack in the order in which they are
identified.
Please read this section in its entirety before you begin the installation
procedure outlined in the sections that follow.
2.2 Warnings and Rack Precautions
For safety, do the following:
• Ensure that the levelling jacks on the bottom of the rack are fully
extended to the floor with the full weight of the rack resting on them.
• In single rack installations, stabilizers should be attached to the rack.
• Always make sure that the rack is stable before extending a component
from the rack.
• You should extend only one component at a time - extending two or
more simultaneously may cause the rack to become unstable.

2.2.1 General Precautions
• Review the electrical and general safety precautions that came with the
components you are adding to your chassis.
• Determine the placement of each component in the rack before you
install the rails.
• Install the heaviest chassis components on the bottom of the rack first
and then work upwards.
• Use a regulating uninterruptible power supply (UPS) to protect the
system from power surges and voltage spikes and to keep your system
operating in case of a power failure.
• Allow the hot plug hard drives and power supply modules to cool
before touching them.
2.2.2 Ambient Operating Temperature
If installed in a closed rack assembly, the ambient operating temperature of
the rack environment may be greater than the ambient temperature of the
room. Therefore, consideration should be given to installing the equipment in
an environment compatible with the manufacturer’s maximum rated ambient
temperature.
• Reduced Airflow
Equipment should be mounted into a rack so that the amount of airflow
required for safe operation is not compromised.
• Mechanical Loading
Equipment should be mounted into a rack so that a hazardous condition
does not arise due to uneven mechanical loading.
• Circuit Overloading
Consideration should be given to the connection of equipment to the
power supply circuitry and the effect possible overloading of circuits
might have on overcurrent protection and power supply wiring.
Appropriate consideration of equipment nameplate ratings should be
used when addressing this concern.
• Reliable Ground
A reliable ground must be maintained at all times. To ensure this, the
rack itself should be grounded. Particular attention should be given to
power supply connections that are not direct connections to the branch
circuit (i.e., the use of power strips, etc.).
2.3 Rack Mounting Instructions for the SSR and SSN
This section provides information on installing the INVICTA chassis into a rack
unit using the rails provided. Be sure to use the specific-sized rails designated
for the SSR or SSN:

• SSR = 1 ⅝ inches
• SSN = 3 inches
Because there are a variety of rack units on the market, use the instructions
specific to the rack provided and ensure that these basic steps for rack
configuration are followed:
1. Install the SSR or SSN rack mount into the rack.
2. Extend the inner bracket out until it locks.
3. Align chassis rails with the front of the rack rails.
4. Slide the chassis rails into the rack rails keeping the pressure even on both
sides (you may have to depress the locking tabs when inserting). When the
chassis has been pushed completely into the rack, you should hear the
locking tabs "click."

3.0 Attaching Cables
This section describes the cabling and connectivity requirements.
The INVICTA SSR and SSN rear panels house the connectivity ports and card
slots as shown in Figure 3.0. The units are labelled so that InfiniBand cables
can be attached in the correct sequence.
The cable length used depends upon the distance between the SSN and the
SSR. (See Table 3.2)
Figure 3.0: INVICTA Rear Panels with Labels

3.1 Connectivity Ports and Card Slots
Table 3.0 lists the Connectivity ports on the SSR and SSNs.
Table 3.0: Connectivity Ports
DEVICE QTY PORT TYPE
SSR (For each, A
and B)
2 USB Ports
1 COM Port
1 VGA Port
1 IPMI Dedicated LAN
2 1Gb Ethernet Interface (RJ45)
6 InfiniBand Interface (QDR)
SSN (Each) 2 1 Gb Ethernet Interface (RJ45)
1 DB9 serial port
1 VGA connector (DE-15)
1 PS/2 keyboard connector
2 USB connectors
2 InfiniBand Interface (QDR)
3.1.1 LED Indicators
The INVICTA back panel has several LED indicators, as shown in Table 3.1

Table 3.1: LED Indicators
SRR/SSN LED QUANTITY DESCRIPTION
SSR Network
Activity
2 The Ethernet ports have two
LEDs. On each port, one LED
indicates activity while the other
LED may be green, amber or off
to indicate the speed of the
connection:
Off = No connection to 10 Mb/s,
Green = 100 Mb/s, Amber = 1
Gbs
SSN Hard Drive
Activity
1 Front Indicates IDE channel activity
SSR
SSN
Power 1 Front
2 (1 Front/1
Rear)
Onboard Standby PWR warning
Indicator
SSN Unit
Identifier/Fan
Fail/System
Overheat
2 (front and
rear)
Provide easy identification of a
system located in a large rack of
chassis
3.2 Connecting the SSR to the SSNs
Ensuring that InfiniBand cables are plugged into the corresponding SSR (SSR
A or B) and SSN ports is essential for the operation of the units. The SSR and
SSNs have these ports labelled to assist connecting the cables.
The length of cable used to connect the SSR to an SSN depends on the node
rack position (see Table 3. 2). Make sure you are using the correct cable
lengths for the node you are connecting.
Table 3.2: Node Cable Length
NODE
LOCATION
DESCRIPTION CABLE
LENGTH
Nodes 1 and 2 Closest to the SSR 1 meter
Nodes 3 and 4 Middle nodes 1 meter
Nodes 5 and 6 Furthest nodes 2 meters

Make sure to connect the cables as follows:
1. Use Port 1A on SSR A and plug in the InfiniBand 1 meter cable.
2. Find Port 1A on SSN 1 and plug the other end of the InfiniBand cable
into that port.
3. Use Port 2A on SSR A and plug in the InfiniBand cable.
4. Find Port 2A on SSN 2 and plug in the InfiniBand cable.
5. Use Port 1B on SSR B and plug in the InfiniBand cable.
6. Find Port 1B SSN 1 and plug in the InfiniBand cable.
7. Use Port 2B on SSR B and plug in the InfiniBand cable.
8. Find Port 2B on SSN 2 and plug in the InfiniBand cable.
9. If more SSNs are present, repeat this procedure using A and B ports
until all are connected to the SSR (up to a total of 6 each for SSR A and
SSR B) using the proper length InfiniBand cables.

Figure 3.1: InfiniBand Cabling of SSRs and SSNs

4.0 Connecting to the Network
When cabling is complete, the INVICTA is ready for Network Connectivity.
Before connecting to the network ensure you have the following customer-
supplied items:
• Network cables
• Network Configuration Information:
o IP Addresses
o Subnet Mask
o Default Gateway
Customer-supplied addresses can be found on the required Pre-
Installation Checklist.
If customer does not supply IPs, use the following defaults:
• SSRA Bond0: 10.20.30.40
• SSRB Bond0: 10.20.30.41
• Netmask: 255.0.0.0
Default Gateway or DNS must be customer configured.
4.1 Powering On
To configure INVICTA using the console do the following:
1. Connect power cables from the SSNs and SSR (A and B) to the power
source.
2. Connect Ethernet cables (Cat 5 or 6) to the SSR (A and B).
3. Power on the INVICTA SSNs first and then SSR (A and B).
It is very important to follow this sequence as written.
Power LED on the back of the SSR glows amber when it
is plugged in and glows green when powered on. The
LED in the front of the unit glows green when powered
on and is otherwise not lit.
The firewall must be configured to allow access Port 443
outbound.

4.2 Completing the Console Screens
The following procedure must be completed on SSR A first and then on
SSR B. For illustrative purposes, SSR A is highlighted.
1. Plug a monitor and keyboard into the appropriate ports on SSR A.
Once the terminal session is established, a prompt for credentials
appears.
Figure 4.0: Console Login
2. Enter the default username and password:
Username: console
Password: whiptail1
The INVICTA Console Menu appears.
Figure 4.1: Console Menu

4.2.1 Understanding Console Navigation
Tables 4.0 and 4.1 describe the console’s navigational schema.
Table 4.0: Console Navigation Legend
Representation Element Type Example
[ ] Checklist
( ) Radio list (*) 1 bond0
( ) 2 bond1
* Current list selection (*) 1 bond0
( ) 2 bond1
Red Letter or number that may be
typed to navigate to that
selection
< OK >
< > Screen navigation < Back >
v+ Scrolls to see additional screen
text
v+
Table 4.0: INVICTA Console Navigation Rules
Cursor
Focus
Description Navigation
Menu Displays alphanumeric
list along with Screen
Navigation
• <Tab>
• <UP/DOWN (éê)> navigates
between list items.
• <SPACE> selects the currently
highlighted list. For a menu, it
toggles <EXIT> or < CANCEL>.
Up/down alone does
NOT select the item.
• <LEFT/RIGHT (çè> switches
focus to OK, Back (on submenus)
or Exit (on Main Menu).
• </> returns to main menu.
Form Submenu screen that
requires input
• <Tab> switches between the list
and the ok/cancel buttons.
• <BACKSPACE> deletes character
before the cursor.
• <LEFT/RIGHT> moves cursor one
character to the left/right in the
input field.
• <UP/DOWN> selects
previous/next input field.

Cursor
Focus
Description Navigation
• <RETURN> selects the <OK> or
<Cancel> depending on the cursor
focus.
Settings
To avoid accidental
overwrites, network
settings screens e.g.,
the Edit Bond screen,
defaults to <Cancel>.
All cursor moves must
be deliberate.
• To edit the information, press
<Tab> to move the cursor from
<Cancel> to the information field.
• To replace information, delete the
character/numeral before typing
edits.
• To commit updates, press <Tab>
to return to <OK> and then press
<RETURN/ENTER>
4.2.2 Configuring Network Settings
From the Main Menu, do the following:
Figure 4.2: INVICTA Main Menu
1. Select Option “2,” Network Settings, and <OK>.
The Network Settings menu appears.

Figure 4.3: Network Settings Menu
2. Select Option “1,” Bonds, and select <OK>.
The Bonds screen appears.
Figure 4.4: Bonds Menu
3. Select Option “3” to edit bonds and select <OK>.
The Edit Bond screen appears.

Figure 4.5: Select Bond to Edit
4. Select the name of the bond to edit (bond0) and select <OK>.
The Edit Bond Information screen appears.
Figure 4.6: Edit Bond Information Screen
5. Press <Tab> to focus on the form and edit any of the following:
<UP/DOWN (éê)> navigates between list items
• IP Address
• Subnet Mask
• MTU 1500
• Mode 6
• On Boot? (yes/no) – YES. This function informs the OS that this
bond is to come online during the boot process.

Customer-supplied addresses can be found on the required Pre-
Installation Checklist.
If customer does not supply IPs, use the following defaults:
• SSRA Bond0: 10.20.30.40
• SSRB Bond0: 10.20.30.41
• Netmask: 255.0.0.0
Default Gateway or DNS must be customer configured.
6. Press <Tab> and then select <OK> when bond edits are complete.
The confirmation screen appears if edits are successful.
Figure 4.7: Successful Bond Update
7. Select <OK>.
The Bonds menu appears.
Figure 4.8: Bonds Menu
8. Select <Back> or Option “/” to return to the Network Settings menu.
The Network Settings menu appears.

Figure 4.9: Network Settings Menu
9. Select Option ”4” to enter the Default Gateway.
The Edit Default Gateway appears.
Figure 4.10: Populated Default Gateway Screen
10. Press <Tab> to move cursor focus and enter the new Default Gateway.
11. Press <Tab> and select <OK>.
A confirmation screen appears if the gateway was successfully updated.
Figure 4.11. Successful Gateway Update
12. Select <OK> to return to the Network Settings menu and then “/” or
<Back> to return to the Main Menu.

Figure 4.12: INVICTA Main Menu
13. Select Option “6” to set Peer and Remote IP Addresses and select
<OK>.
The Peer/MPIO Settings screen appears.
Figure 4.13: Peer/MPIO Settings Screen
14. Select Option “2,” Select Primary SSR Network Link.
The Select an Option screen appears.

Figure 4.14: Set IPMO Option Screen
The Remote SSR IP Address (Option “2”) must be set
first before the Local SSR IP Address.
15. Do one of the following:
• Select Option “2” to set the remote SSR Network Link.
The Remote IP Update screen appears.
o Enter the IP for the update (see Figure 4.15)
o Press <Tab> and then <OK>.
The Updated Remote Partner IP confirmation appears.
Figure 4:15: Remote IP Update Screen

Figure 4.16: Remote Primary SSR Network Link Confirmation
• Select Option “1” to select the local SSR Network Link (see Figure 4.14).
The Select IP for Update screen appears.
o Select one of the following:
§ The current Partner IP Address.
§ Select one of the bonds to be the primary 'communication
channel' for that SSR if the local device has more than one
bond available.
o Select <Tab> then <OK>.
An Update Partner IP success confirmation screen appears (see
Figure 4.17).
Figure 4.17: IP Update Success
16. Select “/” or <Back> to return to the Main Menu and select <Exit>.
17. Repeat Steps 1-16 for SSR B.
18. Log into Management Interface tool using the administrator-defined IP
once the network configuration updates detailed in Steps 1-17 have
been completed.
The INVICTA is now ready to be configured.
For Administration and Configuration procedures, please see the INVICTA
Administration and Configuration Guide, under separate cover.

4.2.3 Changing Console Password
To change the console password, do the following from the INVICTA Main
Console Menu:
1. Select Option “7,” Support Settings, and <OK>.
The Support Settings screen appears.
Figure 4.16: Support Settings Menu
2. Select Option “1” to change the password and <OK>.
The Change Console User Password screen appears.
Figure 4:17: Change Console User Password Screen
3. Enter current and new passwords and the new password confirmation.
4. Press <Tab> and select <OK>.
A success confirmation message appears.

Figure 4.18: Password Updated Successfully
• Select <OK> to return to the Network Settings menu and then Option
“/” or <Back>to return to the Main Menu and select <Exit>.
4.2.4 Basic Troubleshooting
If the INVICTA Management Interface is not accessible from the browser
perform the following:
• PING the IP Address to confirm connectivity.
• Check that all cable connections are correct.

5.0 Additional Information
5.1 Support
WHIPTAIL Support is available to assist with any WHIPTAIL product
questions, concerns or issues. Please contact Support@whiptail.com.
5.2 Related Documentation
For additional information see:
• INVICTA Pre-Installation Checklist
• INVICTA Administration and Configuration Guide

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