Using gdisk to Fix Backup GPT Table Errors in Linux  

Description  When experiencing Errors partitioning additional storage after a RAID array has been expanded or partition issues with either Archiving or Extended storage drives on an S-Series Server.  Check the partitions for errors using parted.  Product  Steps to Reproduce  Expected Results  The results return the partition layout on all block devices with no Errors   Actual… Continue reading Using gdisk to Fix Backup GPT Table Errors in Linux  

Extended storage (iSCSI target) recreation steps

If S-Series storage page does not populate: IQN, NVR IP, extended storage type) On the S-Series On S-Series > Storage page > Drive tab:Disable S-Series volumes. On Extended tab:Disable S-Series targets, then delete S-Series portal. Reboot the S-Series. If the IQN still does not populate, continue with steps 5-7. On the S-Series, open Terminal and… Continue reading Extended storage (iSCSI target) recreation steps

System watchdogs when configuring Extended Storage

Description Affected platforms: Linux, Ubuntu 32-bit with PAE-configuration (systems with more than 4GB of RAM).Affected configuration: 1 DVR + n S-Series, where s-series are all used for Extended Storage and are being connected to the single DVR. <br> Symptoms A DVR system watchdogs while configuring many extended storage (iscsi) volumes. <br> Troubleshooting This is happening… Continue reading System watchdogs when configuring Extended Storage