Administrator Guide
Start Up the FluidFS Cluster
Start up a FluidFS cluster to resume operation after shutting down all NAS controllers in a FluidFS cluster.
Prerequisite
Before turning on the system, ensure that all cables are connected, and all components are connected to a power source.
Steps
1. If previously shut down, turn the Storage Centers back on before starting the FluidFS cluster.
2. Press and release the recessed power button at the back of each NAS controller to turn on the NAS controllers. Wait about 15
minutes for the cluster to come up and be manageable.
3. Change the FluidFS cluster operation mode to Normal.
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View or Change the Operation Mode
View or Change the Operation Mode
Reboot a NAS Controller
Only one NAS controller can be rebooted in a NAS appliance at a time. Rebooting a NAS controller disconnects client connections
while clients are being transferred to other NAS
controllers. Clients will then automatically reconnect to the FluidFS cluster.
1. Click the Storage view and select a FluidFS cluster.
2. Click the Hardware tab.
3. In the Hardware tab navigation pane, click on a controller to select it.
4. In the right pane, click Reboot. The Reboot dialog box appears.
5. Click OK.
Managing NAS Appliance and NAS Controller Blinking
You can make the system identication button on a NAS appliance or NAS controller blink to easily locate that particular NAS
appliance or NAS controller within a rack. The system identication button for a NAS appliance is located on the front panel and is
labeled . The system identication button for a NAS controller is located on the back panel and is labeled .
Enable or Disable NAS Appliance Blinking
When NAS appliance blinking is enabled, the system identication button blinks so you can easily locate the NAS appliance within a
rack.
1. Click the Storage view and select a FluidFS cluster.
2. Click the Hardware tab.
3. In the Hardware tab navigation pane, expand Appliances, then select a NAS appliance.
4. In the right pane, click Blink. The Blink dialog box appears.
5. Enable or disable NAS appliance blinking.
• To enable NAS appliance blinking, select Blink this appliance.
• To disable NAS appliance blinking, select Stop blinking this appliance.
6. Click OK.
Enable or Disable NAS Controller Blinking
When NAS controller blinking is enabled, the system identication button blinks so you can easily locate the NAS controller within a
rack.
1. Click the Storage view and select a FluidFS cluster.
2. Click the Hardware tab.
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