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==Overview==
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See also: [[Special:MyLanguage/Drives_4.4|Drives]] – [[Special:MyLanguage/Media_pools_4.4|Media pools]] – [[Special:MyLanguage/Managing_EOL|Managing EOL]] – [[Special:MyLanguage/Media_4.4|Media]]
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Check [[Special:MyLanguage/FAQ|FAQ]] to find the answers to most common questions.
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== Introduction ==
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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.
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Problems? Check the [[Special:MyLanguage/Troubleshooting_Guide|Troubleshooting Guide]].
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== Prerequisites ==
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* SEP sesam Server Version >= '''4.0.2.13'''
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If you are using an older SEP sesam version, refer to [[Special:MyLanguage/SEP_sesam_Documentation#previous|Documentation archive]].
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RDX is a disk-based removable storage which is intended as a replacement of a tape storage. RDX storage system offers reliable storage for backup, archive, data interchange and disaster recovery. It is based on the removable hard disk drives as well as solid state drives for storing big amounts of the backup data. RDX uses SATA (hardware interface for connecting drives to the computer) for connecting the removable media in the drive and the USB port with external drive or SATA with internal drive for the connection to the computer. Note that WORM (Write Once Read Many) media are also available.


== Configuration ==
== {{anchor|RDX_configuration}}Configuring RDX drives ==


==== Creating a new Drive Group ====
To configure the RDX drives, proceed as follows:
#[[Special:MyLanguage/How_to_configure_RDX_Drives#new_drive_group|Create a new RDX drive group.]]
#[[Special:MyLanguage/How_to_configure_RDX_Drives#add_RDX_drives|Add a new drive on the Linux or Windows system.]]
#[[Special:MyLanguage/How_to_configure_RDX_Drives#media_pool|Create a new media pool for the RDX drives.]]
#[[Special:MyLanguage/How_to_configure_RDX_Drives#media_type|Optionally, create a new media type.]]
#[[Special:MyLanguage/How_to_configure_RDX_Drives#media|Add a media to the media pool.]]


It's recommended to create new Drive-Group to which RDX Drive will
=== {{anchor|new_drive_group}}Creating a new drive group ===
be added. To do this go to "''Components&nbsp;->&nbsp;Drives''" and create a new
drive group called "RDX" with the "New&nbsp;Group" Button:


[[Image:RDX_drive_group.jpg]]
You have to create a new drive group to which the RDX drive will
be added. From the '''Components''' -> '''Drives''', click the '''New Group''' button and create a new drive group called ''RDX''.
[[Image:RDX_drive_group.png|left|link=]]
<br clear=all>


=== Linux ===
=== {{anchor|add_RDX_drives}}Adding RDX drives on the Linux or Windows system ===


==== Device configuration ====
==== {{anchor|device}}Configuring device on Linux ====


Before you can configure the RDX Drive on Linux, you have to check
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 {{Path|/media}}).
which device Name is used for the RDX Drive. If you attach the RDX Drive
*If this is not the case, check by the <tt>dmesg</tt> command, which device is used for the RDX drive (usually {{Path|/dev/sdXY}}).
to the Linux-System, most distributions will automatically mount it
*It is important that each time you change the RDX drive, it is detected with the same device name. You can detect it with the ''udev rule''. For details, see [https://wiki.archlinux.org/index.php/udev#About_udev_rules About udev rules].
(e.g. in {{Path|/media}}).
*It is also recommended to format the inserted ''RDX tapes'' with a common Linux file system (<tt>ext3/reiserfs/xfs</tt>).


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


It is absolutely necessary that each time you change the RDX
After the drive group has been created, add a new drive to the RDX drive group.
drive it is detected with the same Device Name - this can be
<ol><li>From the '''Components''' -> '''Drives''', select the '''RDX drive group''' and click the '''New Drive''' button. The ''New drive'' window opens. Specify a drive name, type, path for removable media ([[Special:MyLanguage/How_to_configure_RDX_Drives#device|device name of your RDX drive]]), etc., as shown in the screenshot bellow. </li>
done with a so-called UDEV rule.
[[Image:RDX_drive_linux.jpg|left|link=]]
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<li>Switch to the ''Options'' tab and proceed as follows:</li>
*''Device Path:''   Mount point where the media will be mounted.
*''Auto Unload:''   yes
*''Mount Command:''   mount
*''Unmount command:''   umount
*''Eject command:''   eject
[[Image:RDX_drive_linux_options.jpg|left|link=]]
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<li>Click '''OK''' to add a new drive.</li></ol>


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


==== Adding a new drive on Linux Systems ====
After the drive group has been created, add a new drive to the RDX drive group.
<ol><li>From the '''Components''' -> '''Drives''', select the '''RDX drive group''' and click the '''New Drive''' button. The ''New drive'' window opens. </li>
<li>Under the ''Drive'' tab, specify the following options:</li>
*''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
*''Path for removable media:'' Volume name of the disk-change media with the directory.
{{note|The directory has to exist on the media before adding it to the media pool.}}
[[Image:RDX_drive_windows.jpg|left|link=]]
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<li>Switch to the ''Options'' tab. Specify the '''drive letter''' for the ''Device Path'' and <tt>'''sm_eject_media'''</tt> for the ''Eject command'', as shown in the screenshot bellow.
[[Image:RDX_drive_windows_options.jpg|left|link=]]
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<li>Click '''OK''' to add a new drive.</li></ol>


The drive on Linux systems is added with the following options:
=== {{anchor|media_pool}}Creating a new media pool ===


''Drive:'' As shown in this screenshot:
After you create a drive successfully, create a new media pool.


[[Image:RDX_drive_linux.jpg]]
From the '''Components''' -> '''Media Pools''', click the '''New Media Pool''' button. In the New Media Poll window specify the name of the pool (RDX-pool), select RDX drive group and specify the [[Special:MyLanguage/SEP_sesam_Glossary#retention_time|retention time]]. For details, see [[Special:MyLanguage/Managing_EOL|Managing EOL]].<br />
[[Image:RDX_new_pool.jpg|left|link=]]
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''Options:''
==== {{anchor|media_type}}Create a new media type (optionally) ====


  Path for removable media: device name of your RDX Drive (See device configuration)
Under the '''Configuration''' -> '''Media Types''', check whether a media type '''DISK-RESERVE_1GB''' exists, as shown in the screenshot bellow.
Device Path:   mount point where the media will be mounted
[[Image:RDX_media_type.png|left|link=]]
Auto Unload:   yes
<br clear=all>
Mount command:   mount
If it does not exist, create it by clicking '''New''' button in the ''Media Types'' window and specify the options, as shown in the screenshot bellow.
Unmount command:   umount
[[Image:RDX_new_media_type.png|left|link=]]
Eject command:   eject
<br clear=all>


[[Image:RDX_drive_linux_options.jpg]]
=== {{anchor|media}}Add a media to the media pool ===


After adding the drive, continue with the general steps.
After these steps are done you need to add your first RDX media to the media pool. It is important to repeat this step for all RDX removable media.  
 
=== 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&nbsp;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)
 
Path for Removable Media: Volume Name of the Disk-Change media with Directory, the Directory has to exist on the media before adding it to the mediapool!
 
[[Image:RDX_drive_windows.jpg]]
 
''Options:''
 
Use the drive letter for device path and '''sm_eject_media''' for eject command
 
As shown in this screenshot:
 
[[Image:RDX_drive_windows_options.jpg]]
 
=== General Steps for both Windows and Linux ===
 
==== Creating a new Media Pool ====
 
After successfully creating a drive, switch to "''Components&nbsp;->&nbsp;Media pools''"
and create a new media pool as shown in this screenshot:
 
[[Image:RDX_new_pool.jpg]]
 
==== (Optional) Create a new Media Type ====
 
Please check in "''Configuration&nbsp;->&nbsp;Media Types''" whether if a media type
'''DISK-RESERVE_1GB''' exists, as shown in this screenshot:
 
[[Image:RDX_media_management.jpg]]
 
If not, please create it with the following options:
 
[[Image:RDX_new_media_type.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&nbsp;->&nbsp;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:
 
Using windows: The Directory (E:/SESAM-DISK) has to exist on the media before adding it to the mediapool!


From the '''Components''' -> '''Media Pools''', select previously created media pool (RDX-pool) and click the '''New Medium''' button. In the '''Adding a new media''' window specify media pool, media type, drive, etc., as shown in the screenshot bellow.<br />
[[Image:RDX_add_new_media.jpg]]
[[Image:RDX_add_new_media.jpg]]
<br clear=all>
{{note|If you are unable to add the media, check the day protocol ('''Logging''' -> '''Day Log''') of the SEP sesam Server for possible errors. For details, see [[Special:MyLanguage/Day_Log_4.4|Day Log]].}}


Repeat this step for all your RDX changeable media.
==See also==
 
[[Special:MyLanguage/Drives_4.4|Drives]] – [[Special:MyLanguage/Media_pools_4.4|Media pools]] – [[Special:MyLanguage/Managing_EOL|Managing EOL]] – [[Special:MyLanguage/Media_4.4|Media]]
== Troubleshooting ==
 
=== Adding Media Fails ===
 
If you are unable to add media, please check the "Day&nbsp;Protocol" of the SEP sesam Server for possible errors.
 
== Further Links/Literature ==
* [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/RDX_Technology RDX on Wikipedia]
* [http://www.rdxstorage.com/ RDX website]

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Overview

RDX is a disk-based removable storage which is intended as a replacement of a tape storage. RDX storage system offers reliable storage for backup, archive, data interchange and disaster recovery. It is based on the removable hard disk drives as well as solid state drives for storing big amounts of the backup data. RDX uses SATA (hardware interface for connecting drives to the computer) for connecting the removable media in the drive and the USB port with external drive or SATA with internal drive for the connection to the computer. Note that WORM (Write Once Read Many) media are also available.

Configuring RDX drives

To configure the RDX drives, proceed as follows:

  1. Create a new RDX drive group.
  2. Add a new drive on the Linux or Windows system.
  3. Create a new media pool for the RDX drives.
  4. Optionally, create a new media type.
  5. Add a media to the media pool.

Creating a new drive group

You have to create a new drive group to which the RDX drive will be added. From the Components -> Drives, click the New Group button and create a new drive group called RDX.

RDX drive group.png


Adding RDX drives on the Linux or Windows system

Configuring device on Linux

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, check by the dmesg command, which device is used for the RDX drive (usually /dev/sdXY).
  • It is important that each time you change the RDX drive, it is detected with the same device name. You can detect it with the udev rule. For details, see About udev rules.
  • 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

After the drive group has been created, add a new drive to the RDX drive group.

  1. From the Components -> Drives, select the RDX drive group and click the New Drive button. The New drive window opens. Specify a drive name, type, path for removable media (device name of your RDX drive), etc., as shown in the screenshot bellow.
  2. RDX drive linux.jpg


  3. Switch to the Options tab and proceed as follows:
    • Device Path: Mount point where the media will be mounted.
    • Auto Unload: yes
    • Mount Command: mount
    • Unmount command: umount
    • Eject command: eject
    RDX drive linux options.jpg


  4. Click OK to add a new drive.

Adding a new drive on Windows

After the drive group has been created, add a new drive to the RDX drive group.

  1. From the Components -> Drives, select the RDX drive group and click the New Drive button. The New drive window opens.
  2. Under the Drive tab, specify the following options:
    • 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
    • Path for removable media: Volume name of the disk-change media with the directory.
    Information sign.png Note
    The directory has to exist on the media before adding it to the media pool.
    RDX drive windows.jpg


  3. Switch to the Options tab. Specify the drive letter for the Device Path and sm_eject_media for the Eject command, as shown in the screenshot bellow.
    RDX drive windows options.jpg


  4. Click OK to add a new drive.

Creating a new media pool

After you create a drive successfully, create a new media pool.

From the Components -> Media Pools, click the New Media Pool button. In the New Media Poll window specify the name of the pool (RDX-pool), select RDX drive group and specify the retention time. For details, see Managing EOL.

RDX new pool.jpg


Create a new media type (optionally)

Under the Configuration -> Media Types, check whether a media type DISK-RESERVE_1GB exists, as shown in the screenshot bellow.

RDX media type.png


If it does not exist, create it by clicking New button in the Media Types window and specify the options, as shown in the screenshot bellow.

RDX new media type.png


Add a media to the media pool

After these steps are done you need to add your first RDX media to the media pool. It is important to repeat this step for all RDX removable media.

From the Components -> Media Pools, select previously created media pool (RDX-pool) and click the New Medium button. In the Adding a new media window specify media pool, media type, drive, etc., as shown in the screenshot bellow.
RDX add new media.jpg

Information sign.png Note
If you are unable to add the media, check the day protocol (Logging -> Day Log) of the SEP sesam Server for possible errors. For details, see Day Log.

See also

DrivesMedia poolsManaging EOLMedia