Intel NAS SS4000 Software 15: How to Replace the CMOS or System Battery on Your Storage System
piadirbigoWell, I did not change the disk, and I could not tell if there was a failure, and I could not get past that screen. I did verify that the disk sizes and serial numbers recognized by the Intel ss4000-e firmware were EXACTLY the same. And, the disks on that page stated no errors
Storage system software versions 1.0 through 1.4 are a "mildly" proprietary build based on standard Linux Kernel version 2.6. There's no "kill RAID" commands built in for system name or IP address changes.
Intel Nas Ss4000 Software 15
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One of the two included CDs contains the client software for logging onto and configuring the NAS, as well as the backup function that the NAS provides to help secure files and data from the network. The second CD is bootable and contains a special disaster recovery program. If files go missing on a client computer or the machine is damaged, this CD can restore a drive image quickly and completely (even on a new or reformatted drive).
To that end, I have decided to take a more traditional approach and install a Linux-based file server. As cost is an issue, I have been pricing out some bare-bones solutions upon which I can build. Also, I have decided to build a Linux From Scratch OS onto the box, instead of installing a heavy distro. I like Mandriva and Ubuntu, but I really do not want to have all that extra software and package management to deal with. I was able to work out a list of applications/libraries that I will need, cutting out all of the fat and trimming the system down as much as possible. Once I have gotten everything successfully installed I will post my results and any performance issues/benefits that I encounter. If all goes well, I should have a solution for anyone else out there who bought one of these storage boxes and is looking for a higher-performance solution.
hi philip,
we have ss4000-3 with firmware version 13b524,
I couldn't update the firmware, I unplug all the HDDs and then reboot the NAS,
after it boots, system status LED turns to continuous yellow and I cannot reach the web console,
in order to to update, what can I do?
thanks
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Got this piece of hardware with high expectations and start reading on the internet about it. Most of its users shows it rather a crap. I tend to feel the same.
Details about SS4000-E unit
- CPU Intel Xscale IOP 80219 at 400 MHz
- chipset Fintek f75111 (according to Arnaud)
- the OS volume is a 256 DOM (Disk On Memory) module installed in the motherboard IDE port, mounted as /dev/hda1 as ext2 partition
- the data for storage is on a lvm2 volume in md raid, mounted as /dev/evms/md0vol1 and formatted ext3 >> 4 bays for SATA-1 HDD, greater than 500 GB with the total storage capacity greater than 2 TB (according to Intel)
- the OS is a proprietary
Linux wolf 2.6.10-iop1-9 by FalconStor (check # uname -r via SSH)- the operating system used by the user determines which option should be choose while setting it up:
Windows/Mac OS X user (CIFS)Linux/Other Mac user (NFS)- Newisys NA-1400 is a similary device, but not identical; however, its documentation might be helpful
Short story
I expect SS4000 to be a storage backup for my data. I'm not interested on any advanced feature like RAID or so. I'm not interested in speed, though the device has
2 built-in GB lan adapters and 4 SATA slots for hard drives. Generally, I want a device attached to my home network, low on electricity bill, capacity of minimum 2 TB (4 x 500 GB) and just work without hassle.Setup
This unit runs proprietary software made by FalconStor. The unit I have was upgraded to the maximum RAM supported (512 MB DDR-266, but only 256 MB recognized) and latest firmware (version 1.4). I want as more available capacity as possible. At some point, I added 4 drives of 1TB (WD10EACS) but not satisfied >> read Test Lab bellow.
Tasks I want to accomplish
- Linear configuration, as explained by Javed Lodhi. This is what I intended in the first place upon acquisition, but I didn't know how to do it. I'll test that in the future.
- Automatic scheduling, as
nkamp asked on Intel Comunity (no answer as of this writing)- SSH access - explained on Paul Cobbaut's blog
CLI commands that can be used for different purposes
Test Lab
2010-08-01: Four 1TB drives attached as RAID-5. After 1 day, the 4th drive started rebuilding RAID.
It takes about 3 days (and nights) !?! I feel like I give up on RAID-5...The web interface is very limited during rebuilding. The only page available is _disks_changedF.cgi (it asks first for credential first). No other page I can access, including default (Chrome browser gives this error:
"This webpage has a redirect loop. The webpage at has resulted in too many redirects. Clearing your cookies for this site or allowing third-party cookies may fix the problem. If not, it is possibly a server configuration issue and not a problem with your computer.). Clearing cookies won't change anything.
2010-08-20: Linear configuration doesn't work quite I was expecting. I would need to see each disk independent as one share each drive/disk, but linear configuration on SS4000-E gives me a wizard which force me to choose a
homes share (min. 200 MB, but not more than 2 TB; in this particular case 2TB) and a public share (min. 200 MB, but no more than 2 TB; in this particular case 745GB). Homes share is the place where each added user would have it's own share name, while public share should be available to any user without credential (not working this way here). I created a user backup for all my needs, and I use public share when homes share would not be enough (security is not a concern, I have a private area network, secured from outside intruders).2010-08-21: To activate SSH, visit this page: _controlF.cgi (where is the IP of the unit). It takes a few seconds until it shows a switch button to select
Turn On / Turn off SSH, and about 1 minute to activate.Some commands:
2.6.10-iop1-9
armv5tel
Processor : XScale-IOP8032x Family rev 0 (v5l)
BogoMIPS : 395.67
cpu MHz : 395.673
Features : swp half thumb fastmult edsp
CPU implementer : 0x69
CPU architecture: 5TE
CPU variant : 0x0
CPU part : 0x2e2
CPU revision : 0
Cache type : undefined 5
Cache clean : undefined 5
Cache lockdown : undefined 5
Cache format : Harvard
I size : 32768
I assoc : 32
I line length : 32
I sets : 32
D size : 32768
D assoc : 32
D line length : 32
D sets : 32
Hardware : Intel IQ31244
Revision : 0000
Serial : 0000000000000000
Character devices:
1 mem
2 pty
3 ttyp
4 /dev/vc/0
4 tty
4 ttyS
5 /dev/tty
5 /dev/console
5 /dev/ptmx
7 vcs
10 misc
13 input
21 sg
89 i2c
90 mtd
128 ptm
136 pts
180 usb
211 gpiodrv
212 eepromdrv
252 kipstor
253 bkscctl
254 kfsnbase
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