This topic applies to the page in XInsight for managed systems running QSM 4.2 or later, XEVO 3.2 or later, or KSM 1.1 or later.
The General page displays basic system information and provides settings for system time, power behavior, UPS integration, and web management access.
Go to System > General, and then select an item from the settings list to view or modify its configuration in the right pane. The available information and settings may vary depending on the system model and controller configuration.
View System Information #
Select About to view identification and hardware information for the selected storage system.
The System Information section displays the following:
- Host Name: The name assigned to the storage system. The host name can be modified by clicking the edit icon.
- Model Name: The system model.
- Serial Number: The unique serial number of the system.
For QSM and XEVO systems, the section also displays:
- System Controller Status: The current status of the system controllers.
- Master Controller: The controller currently operating as the master controller.
Warning: Changing the host name may cause a brief interruption to I/O services. Perform this operation during a scheduled maintenance window.
The Controller Information section displays controller details such as firmware version, serial number, processor, memory, and installed host cards. Depending on the selected system, additional information such as SAS IOC firmware and SAS expander firmware may also be displayed.
The Backplane Information section displays backplane details, including the backplane ID, serial number, and MCU version, when available.
Change the Host Name #
Click the edit icon beside Host Name, enter a new host name, and then apply the change. Use a unique host name to make the storage system easier to identify in XInsight and on the network.
Configure Date and Time #
Select Date & Time to configure the system clock, time server, and time zone.
Set the Time Automatically #
Enable the Set Time Automatically toggle to synchronize the system clock with a Network Time Protocol (NTP) server.
Click Edit beside Time Server, enter the address of the NTP server, and then apply the change. When automatic synchronization is enabled, the system date and time are obtained from the configured time server.
Set the Time Manually #
Disable the Set Time Automatically toggle to configure the system date and time manually. Click Edit beside Date & Time, specify the required date and time, and then apply the change.
Set the Time Zone #
Select the time zone that corresponds to the system location. The selected time zone applies to system events, schedules, and other time-based functions.
Note: Configure connected systems to use the same time server and time zone to ensure consistent timestamps.
Configure Power Settings #
Select Power to configure automatic shutdown, remote power-on, and system behavior after power is restored.
Enable Auto Shutdown #
Enable the Auto Shutdown toggle to allow the system to shut down automatically according to its configured power conditions.
Enable Wake on LAN #
Enable the Wake On LAN toggle to allow the storage system to be powered on remotely with a network Magic Packet. Wake on LAN requires compatible network hardware and network configuration.
Configure the Power-On Scheme #
Use Power On Scheme to specify how the system behaves after power is restored:
- Last State: Returns the system to the power state it was in before power was lost.
- Always On: Powers on the system when power is restored.
- Always Off: Keeps the system powered off when power is restored.
Configure UPS Settings #
Select UPS to view UPS information and configure UPS monitoring. The UPS Info section displays the following information when a supported UPS is connected:
- Status: The current operating status of the UPS.
- Battery Level: The remaining UPS battery capacity.
- Manufacturer: The UPS manufacturer.
- Model: The UPS model.
Enable UPS Monitoring #
Click Turn On to enable the UPS settings, and then configure the following:
- Shutdown Battery Level: Select the battery level at which the storage system shuts down.
- Type: Select the UPS connection or monitoring type.
- Version: Select the SNMP version used to communicate with the UPS.
- IP Address: Enter the IP address of the UPS.
- Community: Enter the SNMP community string used to access UPS information.
Click Apply to save the UPS settings.
Note: Verify the UPS connection and shutdown threshold before enabling UPS monitoring. A correct shutdown threshold helps provide enough time for the system to shut down safely during a power interruption.
Configure Management Ports #
Select Management Port to configure the HTTP and HTTPS settings used to access the system management interface. On supported systems, a 2.5GbE LAN interface can also be dedicated to management services by enabling Single Management Port.
Configure HTTP Access #
Turn on the HTTP Enable toggle switch, and then enter the port used for HTTP connections in HTTP Port.
Configure HTTPS Access #
Turn on the HTTPS Enable toggle switch, and then enter the port used for secure HTTPS connections in HTTPS Port. Apply the changes after configuring the required protocols and ports.
Attention: Changing a management port may interrupt the current connection. Use the new port number when reconnecting to the management interface.
Configure a Single Management Port #
Single Management Port dedicates a supported LAN interface to system management traffic.
Only 2.5 GbE LAN interfaces can be selected as the management port. The number of available interfaces varies by model:
- XN5 Series: 1 interface
- XN2 Series: Up to 4 interfaces
- XN1 Series: Up to 4 interfaces
To configure a single management port:
- Click Turn On beside Single Management Port.
- Select an available 2.5 GbE interface from Target Interface.
- Click Apply.
- Review the warning message, and then click Confirm to enable the management port.
Warning: Before enabling Single Management Port, make sure that the selected interface is properly connected and accessible. Enabling the function changes the services available through the selected management interface and other data interfaces.
Note: On systems running firmware version 4.2.0 or later, Single Management Port is enabled by default for factory-default configurations. Systems upgraded from an earlier firmware version retain the previous disabled setting. Resetting the system to factory defaults enables Single Management Port.
Configure APP Data Storage #
Available for QSM systems.
Select APP Data Storage from the settings list.
APP Data Storage assigns a file volume for storing application data.
Enable APP Data Storage #
- Click Turn On.
- Select a file volume.
- Click Apply.
If no file volume is available, create a file volume before enabling APP Data Storage.
Configure ACL Settings #
Available for QSM systems.
ACL Settings controls support for Windows access control lists. Select ACL Settings from the settings list, and then use the Windows ACL toggle switch to enable or disable the function. Windows ACL defines access permissions for files and folders in Windows environments.
Configure Performance Tuning #
Available for QSM and XEVO systems.
Select Performance Tuning from the settings list.
Performance Tuning provides application acceleration and storage performance optimization settings.
Enable Application Acceleration Mode #
Application Acceleration Mode is disabled by default. When enabled, the system optimizes I/O processing for supported file services, including Samba, QFS, and iNFS, and adjusts read-ahead behavior to improve performance.
Warning: Enabling Application Acceleration Mode may increase the risk of data loss if an unexpected power interruption occurs. A UPS is recommended when this mode is enabled.
- Click Turn On beside Mode Status.
- Select a mode:
- Stable: Uses a 16 MB prefetch size with more conservative read-ahead behavior. This mode prioritizes system stability while providing application acceleration.
- Balanced: Uses a 16 MB prefetch size with more aggressive read-ahead behavior. This mode balances system stability and performance.
- High Performance: Uses a larger 128 MB prefetch size with more aggressive read-ahead behavior to prioritize read performance.
- Click Apply.
Run Performance Optimization Manually #
Click Run Now under Manual Execution. A warning message appears because system I/O pauses temporarily while performance optimization is running. Click Confirm to start performance optimization, or click Cancel to close the message without starting it.
Warning: Performance optimization temporarily pauses system I/O. Run it when the storage system is idle to minimize service interruption.
Schedule Performance Optimization #
- Turn on the Enable Schedule toggle.
- Select a Schedule Type:
- Weekly
- Monthly
- Interval
- Configure the schedule according to the selected type.
- Specify the Start Time.
- Click Apply.
Configure Volume QOS #
Volume QOS controls resource allocation for volumes according to the selected QoS rule.
Select QOS from the settings list.
Enable Volume QoS #
- Turn on Enable Volume QOS.
- Select a rule from QOS Rule, such as IO Priority.
- Configure the required volumes under Volume QOS Settings.
When no volume has been configured, the page displays No QOS volumes configured.
Switch from JBOF or RAID Mode #
Available for QSM and XEVO systems on XN3–XN5 and XF3–XF5 models only.
Select JBOF/RAID Mode from the settings list. It displays whether the selected storage system uses JBOF mode or RAID mode. If the model supports mode switching, click the available button to switch between the two modes.
View Controller Mode #
Select Controller Mode from the settings list. It displays whether the selected storage system uses single-controller or dual-controller mode. If the model supports controller mode switching, click the available button to change the mode.
Switch Controller Mode #
Click the available mode-switching button to change the controller mode.
Warning: Switching the controller mode shuts down the system after the change. Power on the system again for the new controller mode to take effect.
Export the system configuration before switching the controller mode, and import the configuration after the system restarts to avoid configuration inconsistency.
