Quick Start Guide for DSN-6200/6500

About This Guide

This installation guide provides basic instructions for installing the DSN-6200/6500 Series on your network. For additional information about how to use the DSN-6200/6500 Series, please see the User's Manual which is available the CD included in this package or from the D-Link support website.

Setup Preparation

Open the shipping carton and carefully unpack its contents. Please consult the packing list below to make sure all items are present and undamaged.

Package Contents

• D-Link DSN-6200/6500 Series 1GbE / 10 GbE IP SAN Storage
• 12 x HDD trays
• 2 x power cords
• 1 x black RS-232 cable (phone jack to DB9 female)
• 1 x gray RS-232 cable (phone jack to DB9 male)
• Rail kit
• Keys
• Screws
• Quick installation guide
• CD

Hardware Overview

D-Link DSN-6200/6500 Series is an iSCSI SAN storage system designed to help users efficiently manage network data. With top-notch hardware configurations, dual active controllers, fully modular components, and state-of-the-art software functions, it is equipped for all your storage needs. The high performance iSCSI SAN is capable of handling heavy business production tasks with ease. Business value-added features such as application backup provide a complete backup solution so data is never lost.

Installation Requirements

Before starting, please prepare the following items:

• A host with a Gigabit Ethernet NIC or iSCSI HBA.
• CAT 5e, or CAT 6 network cables for management port and iSCSI data ports.
• Storage system configuration plan.
• Management port and iSCSI data ports network information. When using static IP, please prepare static IP addresses, subnet mask, and a default gateway.
• 10GbE switches (recommended) or 10GbE switches with LCAP / Trunking (optional).
• CHAP security information, including CHAP username and password (optional).

DSN-6200/6500 Series Installation

Rack Mounting

To install the system using the supplied rail kit, please follow the procedure below:

1. Prepare the rail kits and screws.
2. Assemble the rail kits.
3. On the front and back side, put the nuts in the appropriate positions and then use the screws to install the rail kits.
4. Slide the subsystem onto the rails.
5. Use screws to mount the DSN-6200/6500 Series to the front side of the rack.

Drive Installation

Note: Skip this section if you purchased a solution already installed with hard drives.

• SAS or SATA with no Bridge Board: To install SAS or SATA drives with no Bridge Board use the front mounting holes.
• SATA drives with Bridge Board: To install SATA drives with Bridge Board (DSN-654), fit the Bridge Board first. Then install the drive using the rear mounting holes.

Remove the drive tray and install the HDD. To install SAS drives, align the edge of the SAS drive to the back end of the tray; the backplane can directly connect to SAS drives. To install SATA drives with 6 Gb MUX boards, align the 6 Gb MUX board edge to the back end of tray; the backplane can connect SATA drives through 6 Gb.

Drive Slot Numbering

Hard drives can be installed into any slot in the enclosure. The slot numbering above will be reflected in the web UI.

Install Battery Backup Module

Please follow the procedure below to install the battery backup module.

1. Ensure the DSN-6200/6500 Series is powered off.
2. The BBM module is located inside the right PSU (PSU2 module). Release the PSU2 latch and flip the DSN-6200/6500 Series to the back side.
3. Release the screws¹.
4. Insert the Battery Backup Module (BBM).
5. Place the BBM back in the PSU, and secure the bracket with screws.

Controller Installation

The please follow the procedure below to install the battery backup module.

1. Ensure the DSN-6200/6500 Series is powered off.
2. If you purchased the DSN-6200/6500 Series without a second controller (for redundancy). Install the controller as pictured below¹.
3. If you purchased the DSN-6200/6500 Series with a second controller (for redundancy) please install the controllers as pictured below¹.

Note: When inserting the upper controller please make sure you insert it upside down. If inserted incorrectly it will damage the connector pins.

Power On/Off

The power button is located next to the right front handle. To turn the system on, press the power button once. The system will perform a booting process which takes a few minutes.

If it becomes necessary to power down the system, it is recommended to do a normal, controlled shutdown through the Web UI to ensure all data is flushed from the cache first.

Configuration

The D-Link DSN-6200/6500 Series includes a simple-to-use web UI for integration and management. Be sure to connect the LAN cable, open a browser and enter:

http://192.168.0.32

A dialog box for authentication will pop up. Please enter the following information.

• User name: admin
• Default password: 123456

After login, select the functions listed on the left hand side to start your configuration.

Quick Installation

To make sure that there are some free drives installed in the system, check the hard drive details in "/ Volume configuration / Physical disk".

1. Click "Quick installation" and follow the steps to set up the system name and date / time.
2. Confirm the management port and DNS IP addresses are correct and click "Next".
3. Set up the data port IP and click "Next".
4. Set up the RAID level and volume size and click "Next".
5. Check all items, and click "Finish".

Setup Microsoft iSCSI initiator

To download the latest iSCSI initiator, please visit the Microsoft website. This example is based on Microsoft Windows Server 2008 R2.

1. Run Microsoft iSCSI Initiator.
2. Input the IP address or DNS name of the target and then click "Quick Connect".
3. Click "Done".
4. Your Computer can now connect to an iSCSI disk.

Additional Information

If you are encountering problems setting up your network, please refer to the DSN-6200/6500 Series user manual that can be obtained from the D-Link website. It contains many more rules, charts, explanations, and examples to help you get your network up and running. Additional help is available through our offices listed at the back of the user manual or online. To find out more about D-Link products or marketing information, please visit the website http://www.dlink.com.

Warranty Information

The D-Link Limited Lifetime Warranty information is available at http://warranty.dlink.com/