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folder Auto Failover
auto failover for iSCSI systems
folder Backup/restore
Information regarding backup and restore procedures.
folder Bonding/teaming
Information regarding bonding/teaming/MPIO.
folder Console tools
Information regarding tools and settings available via the console.
folder Data replication
Information regarding data replication.
folder Directory services
Articles devoted to directory services, such as LDAP and ADS.
folder Fibre Channel
A repository of FC knowledge.
folder How to Video's
This will contain video as to how to configure the system
folder iSCSI
Information on all things iSCSI.
folder NAS
Information on NAS protocols and how the function in Open-E software.
folder NFS
How-To's and information related to NFS use and configuration in the GUI
folder Performance
Tuning options for improving/maximizing performance with Open-E
folder RAID
Information regarding both software and hardware RAID.
folder Snapshots
All you have ever wanted to know about snapshots.
folder SNMP
All question related to SNMP
folder Virtualization
A repository of information regarding virtualization solutions and Open-E.
folder Volume replication
Information regarding volume replication.
folder Miscellaneous
Any articles which do not fit other subcategories.
folder UPS
Backup Power supply setup and configuration information
folder Updates
How to update the DOM with new releases and small updates
folder Boot Media


General info
Samsung PM863/PM863a and PM883 data miscompare issue
Description: When using Samsung PM 863a and PM883, data corruption can occur during background operations due to UECC flag cleared by mistake from the current firmware. This may occur during background NAND operations. Environment: The SSD FRUs listed below are affected: PM863 - 00LF230,...
rating 07 Apr, 2022 Views: 0
[JDSS] [DSSv7] How-to activate my DSS V7 or JovianDSS product?
Additional information: product name: JovianDSS / DSS V7 product version: all / version build: all / version Subject: After the installation of DSS V7 or JovianDSS, it requires activation. How can I perform it? Contents: In order to use the DSS V7 or JovianDSS product for more than...
rating 05 Aug, 2020 Views: 12465
How to reset password from console?
If you want to reset the password from console you have two ways: first you can establish the connection with DSS using PuTTY, second accessing the console directly. Here you can find How To article: kb.open-e.com/How-do-I-connect-to-the-console-remotely_97.html . When you are connected...
rating 20 Aug, 2018 Views: 4722
After updating Firefox to latest version (V34 or higher), access the the DSS webGUI is blocked.
The problem is that the Firefox upgrade v34 and higher is disabling SSL v3. Current DSS V7 versions does not have this problem as default Security protocol is set to “Automatic” (SSL v3 + TLS), but some older DSS versions or updated from older may have this problem. To fix the problem with...
rating 27 Jan, 2015 Views: 3006
Heartbleed Bug - is the DSS v6/v7 affected ?
 Is the DSS v6/v7 affected by the heartbleed bug ?  The heartbleed bug does not affect our systems DSS v6 and DSS v7 - the OpenSSL implemented in the DSS is not vulnerable to the heartbleed bug. According to this site: http://heartbleed.com/ What versions of the OpenSSL are...
rating 17 Apr, 2014 Views: 1271
DSS V7 Logs
DSS V7 Logs This function allows you to download or remove the logs gathered during server  operation. In the logs, you can find all system information relevant to troubleshooting.  To download the Logs, from the WebGUI of DSS, go to STATUS->HARDWARE->LOGS : Click on...
rating 20 Dec, 2013 Views: 2776
How many CPU cores and RAM recommended?
Problem: I'm not sure how many Gigs and CPU cores I need to have in my system. Any recommendation? Solution: With using more CPU's with Cores and Cache only improves the IOPS in NAS for read and writes also for many users connected to the NAS head. If there are 250+ users 1 Quad or 2...
rating 25 Jun, 2013 Views: 7718
Where can I find usefull informations about DSS V7 setup and features ?
  There are several places where you can search for the information you are looking for. Below you can find some of them Webcast  and Videos                   http://www.open-e.com/service-and-support/library/webcasts-and-videos/ ...
rating 05 Apr, 2013 Views: 2035
DSS loosing Activated Status after reboot on XEN
I've installed DSS no my XEN server. After reboot it's loosing activated status. What should I do?  Solution: Find unique dss.cfg* file of your VM with DSS and add following line to the file: uuid = '54443858-4E54-2500-904C-0025904C93D8' ** *where dss is name of your VM **Where ...
rating 26 Mar, 2013 Views: 1291
Can I remove logical volume without restart of Open-E?
Can I remove logical volume without restart of Open-E? Solution: Yes you can. You just have to perform few actions via the WebGUI: -          make sure that volume is not assigned to any target or shares...
rating 26 Mar, 2013 Views: 3365

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