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== Introduction ==
== Introduction ==
 
RDX is a solution based on changeable Hard Disks as well as Solid State Drives for storing big amounts of backup data. It uses SATA for connecting the changeable media in the drive and the USB port with external drive or SATA with internal drive for the connection to the computer. WORM media (write once read multiple) are also available.


== Prerequisites ==
== Prerequisites ==


* SEP Sesam Server Version >= '''4.0.2.13'''
* SEP sesam Server Version >= '''4.0.2.13'''


== Configuration ==
== Configuration ==
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It's recommended to create new Drive-Group to which RDX Drive will
It's recommended to create new Drive-Group to which RDX Drive will
be added. To do this go to '''Components->Drives''' and create a new
be added. To do this go to "''Components -> Drives''" and create a new
drive group called "RDX" with the "New Group" Button:
drive group called "RDX" with the "New Group" Button:


[[Image:rdx_1.jpg]]
[[Image:rdx_1.jpg]]
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which device Name is used for the RDX Drive. If you attach the RDX Drive
which device Name is used for the RDX Drive. If you attach the RDX Drive
to the Linux-System, most distributions will automatically mount it
to the Linux-System, most distributions will automatically mount it
in e.g. {{Path|/media}}
(e.g. in {{Path|/media}}).


If this is not the case, please check via the "dmesg" command
If this is not the case, please check via the "<tt>dmesg</tt>" command
which device is used for the RDX Drive (usually {{Path|/dev/sdXX}})
which device is used for the RDX Drive (usually {{Path|/dev/sdXY}}).


It is absolutely necessary that each time you change the RDX
It is absolutely necessary that each time you change the RDX
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done with a so-called UDEV rule.
done with a so-called UDEV rule.


It is also recommended to format the inserted "RDX Tapes" with a
It is also recommended to format the inserted "RDX&nbsp;Tapes" with a
common Linux File System (ext3/reiserfs/xfs)
common Linux File System (ext3/reiserfs/xfs).


==== Adding a new drive on Linux Systems ====
==== Adding a new drive on Linux Systems ====
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The drive on Linux systems is added with the following options:
The drive on Linux systems is added with the following options:


Drive : As shown in this screenshot:
''Drive:'' As shown in this screenshot:


[[Image:rdx_8.jpg]]
[[Image:rdx_8.jpg]]


Options:
''Options:''


  Path for removable media: device name of your RDX Drive (See device configuration)
  Path for removable media: device name of your RDX Drive (See device configuration)
  Device Path: mount point where the media will be mounted
  Device Path:   mount point where the media will be mounted
  Auto Unload: yes
  Auto Unload:   yes
  Mount Command: mount
  Mount command:   mount
  Umount command: unmount
  Unmount command:   umount
  Eject command: eject
  Eject command:   eject


[[Image:rdx_9.jpg]]
[[Image:rdx_9_neu.jpg]]


After adding the drive, continue with the general steps.
After adding the drive, continue with the general steps.
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After the drive group has been created, continue by adding a new drive to  
After the drive group has been created, continue by adding a new drive to  
the group. To do this, select the drive group and click the "New Drive"
the group. To do this, select the drive group and click the "New&nbsp;Drive"
button. The drive should have the following settings:
button. The drive should have the following settings:


Drive:
''Drive:''


  Drive Number: will be automatically assigned
  Drive Number: will be automatically assigned
  Drive Name: will be automatically assigned
  Drive Name: will be automatically assigned
  Loader: No Loader
  Loader: No Loader
  Drive Type: DISK_CHNG
  Drive Type: DISK_CHNG
  Device Server: your backup server or the system to which the drive is attached
  Device Server: your backup server or the system to which the drive is attached
  Drive Group: RDX
  Drive Group: RDX (respectively the one you created above)


[[Image:rdx_2.jpg]]
[[Image:rdx_2.jpg]]


Options:
''Options:''


  Path for removable media: the drive specifier of your RDX drive is detected if you attach it to the system (M: in this example).
  Path for removable media: the drive specifier of your RDX drive is detected if you attach it to the system (M: in this example).
Please make sure you have the rights to write files in this location and that the drive name is fully accessible.
  Please make sure you have the rights to write files in this location and that the drive name is fully accessible.
  Eject command: sm_eject_media <Path for removable_media>
  Eject command:   sm_eject_media <Path for removable media>
  Auto unload: yes
  Auto unload:   yes


As shown in this screenshot:
As shown in this screenshot:
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==== Creating a new Media Pool ====
==== Creating a new Media Pool ====


After successfully creating a drive, switch to "Components -> Media pools"
After successfully creating a drive, switch to "''Components&nbsp;->&nbsp;Media pools''"
and create a new media pool as shown in this screenshot:
and create a new media pool as shown in this screenshot:


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==== (Optional) Create a new Media Type ====
==== (Optional) Create a new Media Type ====


Please check in "Configuration -> Media Types" whether if a media type
Please check in "''Configuration&nbsp;->&nbsp;Media Types''" whether if a media type
DISK-RESERVE_1GB exists, as shown in this screenshot:
'''DISK-RESERVE_1GB''' exists, as shown in this screenshot:


[[Image:rdx_5.jpg]]
[[Image:rdx_5.jpg]]
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After these steps are done it is now time to add your first
After these steps are done it is now time to add your first
RDX media to the media pool. In "Components-> Media pools" select the
RDX media to the media pool. In "''Components&nbsp;->&nbsp;Media pools''" select the
created media pool "RDX-Pool" and click the "New Media" button.
created media pool "RDX-Pool" and click the "New Media" button.


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=== Adding Media Fails ===
=== Adding Media Fails ===


If you are unable to add media, please check the "Day Protocol" of the SEP sesam server for possible errors.
If you are unable to add media, please check the "Day&nbsp;Protocol" of the SEP sesam Server for possible errors.


== Further Links/Literature ==
== Further Links/Literature ==
* [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/RDX_Technology RDX on Wikipedia]
* [http://www.rdxstorage.com/ RDX website]

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Introduction

RDX is a solution based on changeable Hard Disks as well as Solid State Drives for storing big amounts of backup data. It uses SATA for connecting the changeable media in the drive and the USB port with external drive or SATA with internal drive for the connection to the computer. WORM media (write once read multiple) are also available.

Prerequisites

  • SEP sesam Server Version >= 4.0.2.13

Configuration

Creating a new Drive Group

It's recommended to create new Drive-Group to which RDX Drive will be added. To do this go to "Components -> Drives" and create a new drive group called "RDX" with the "New Group" Button:

Rdx 1.jpg


Linux

Device configuration

Before you can configure the RDX Drive on Linux, you have to check which device Name is used for the RDX Drive. If you attach the RDX Drive to the Linux-System, most distributions will automatically mount it (e.g. in /media).

If this is not the case, please check via the "dmesg" command which device is used for the RDX Drive (usually /dev/sdXY).

It is absolutely necessary that each time you change the RDX drive it is detected with the same Device Name - this can be done with a so-called UDEV rule.

It is also recommended to format the inserted "RDX Tapes" with a common Linux File System (ext3/reiserfs/xfs).

Adding a new drive on Linux Systems

The drive on Linux systems is added with the following options:

Drive: As shown in this screenshot:

Rdx 8.jpg

Options:

Path for removable media: device name of your RDX Drive (See device configuration)
Device Path:		  mount point where the media will be mounted
Auto Unload:		  yes
Mount command:		  mount
Unmount command:	  umount
Eject command:		  eject

Rdx 9 neu.jpg

After adding the drive, continue with the general steps.

Windows

Adding a New Drive on Windows Systems

After the drive group has been created, continue by adding a new drive to the group. To do this, select the drive group and click the "New Drive" button. The drive should have the following settings:

Drive:

Drive Number:	will be automatically assigned
Drive Name:	will be automatically assigned
Loader:		No Loader
Drive Type:	DISK_CHNG
Device Server:	your backup server or the system to which the drive is attached
Drive Group:	RDX (respectively the one you created above)

Rdx 2.jpg

Options:

Path for removable media: the drive specifier of your RDX drive is detected if you attach it to the system (M: in this example).
			  Please make sure you have the rights to write files in this location and that the drive name is fully accessible.
Eject command:		  sm_eject_media <Path for removable media>
Auto unload:		  yes

As shown in this screenshot:

Rdx 3.jpg

General Steps for both Windows and Linux

Creating a new Media Pool

After successfully creating a drive, switch to "Components -> Media pools" and create a new media pool as shown in this screenshot:

Rdx 4.jpg

(Optional) Create a new Media Type

Please check in "Configuration -> Media Types" whether if a media type DISK-RESERVE_1GB exists, as shown in this screenshot:

Rdx 5.jpg

If not, please create it with the following options:

Rdx 6.jpg

Add Media to the Media Pool

After these steps are done it is now time to add your first RDX media to the media pool. In "Components -> Media pools" select the created media pool "RDX-Pool" and click the "New Media" button.

Add the RDX Drive currently inserted with the following options:

Rdx 7.jpg

Repeat this step for all your RDX changeable media.

Troubleshooting

Adding Media Fails

If you are unable to add media, please check the "Day Protocol" of the SEP sesam Server for possible errors.

Further Links/Literature