Snap Server
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The Snap Server brand is now Owned by Adaptec.
It was previously a stand alone company known as Snap Appliance, and before has been Known as Meridan, which was bought out by Quantum
Models
There are many models of Snap Server, and there are 2 Snap! server operating systems, Snap OS and the Guardian OS. The Snap Server OS is based on a heavily customised BSD distribution, and Guardian is based on the main stream linux kernel.
An Asterix (*) Denotes a model that is discontinued.
Snap OS Models:
- Snap Server 1000 *
- Snap Server 1100
- Snap Server 2000 * (Dell PowerVault 701N * )
- Snap Server 2200
- Snap Server 4000 *
- Snap Server 4100 * (Dell PowerVault 705N * )
- The Snap Server 4100 is the only model that we have come across that will not support LBA48bit no matter what the Hardware revision is, or the software, or the bios. IT IS NOT POSSIBLE TO FULLY UTILIZE HARD DRIVES LARGER THAN 137GB IN THIS SNAP DEVICE!
Guardian OS Models:
- Snap Server 110
- Snap Server 210
- Snap Server 410
- Snap Server 550
- Snap Server 520
- Snap Server 510
- Snap Server 18000
- Snap Server 15000
- Snap Server 14000
- Snap Server 12000
- Snap Server 4200
- Snap Server 4500
- Snap Server 4400
Product Comparison
Product Details
Current Snap OS Units
Snap Server 1100
Snap Server 2200
Snap Server 4100
Current Guardian OS Units
Snap Server 4200
Snap Server 4500
Snap Server 18000
Snap Server 510
Snap Server 520
Snap Server 550
Snap Server Guides
Here is a list of guides and information about snap servers
Snap Server Image Instructions
Guides to copying Images onto a Snap Server using Knoppix, current version is 4.0.2 or 5.0.1. Knoppix now supports NTFS on IDE Controllers.
DD for windows can be obtained here, it uses the same syntax and commands as Linux/Unix DD.
- Write IMG To HD with DD - Write a Snap Server image to a new Snap Server Hard Drive (What you need if your hard drive has died)
- Write HD To IMG File with DD - Create a backup of your boot tracks, so that you can help others or recreate snap drives if needed!
- Copy HD to HD with DD - Allows you to copy directly from 1 hard drive to another - IE a working snap drive to a new drive to make it snap happy!
Snap OS Debug Commands
- http://snapserver/config/debug - Link to the debug page on the Snap server
- Or Just enter /debug after you have logged in as administrator
Guardian OS Debug Commands
Mirror Repair for Orphan
- Mirror Repair for Orphan - This guide is to guide you through the process of recreating a broken raid set when one of the drives fails
Raid
- Raid Sets - List of Raid avaliable on Snap Servers
Resetting IP Address, Admin Password, & Network Settings
Using this, you can reset the Snap Server IP Address, Administration Password, Server Network Settings, And All System Settings
Useful if you can't connect
Snap Server LED Patterns
Snap Server LED Patterns can help diagnose problems and such
Snap OS v3 with 2003 Active Directory
- Snap OS v3 with Active Directory - A work around to use a snap server with the v3 OS in a 2003 Domain. NB Requires a linux/unix box!
OS Guides
Quick Start Guides
Snap OS Servers
Guardian OS Servers
For Snap Server 510, 520, 550:
Field Service Guides
Snap OS Servers
Guardian OS Servers
Snap OS FAQ's
Main Article: Snap OS FAQ
Software, Hardware and BIOS Versions
A common question is, "How do i find out what OS/Hardware/Server No/BIOS My unit is.
The simplest way to do this, is to visit the web interface page of your snap server
Then, in the top right hand corner of your browser, there will be a snap applicant/quantum/meridan logo. Click this, and a new window will appear telling you what you need to know.
Unable to Install Java
If you are having trouble installing the JVM on your snap server, and upgrading via the web interface gives an error like:
OS Update is in progress. Applying SUP file C:\snap_jvm.sup. The system may reboot itself in the process. Do not close the browser or switch to another page. The server must not be shut down until the process is completed. Please stand by... Processing file empty.txt 2 of 34 files (5% processed) Please enter a valid path. The path can contain up to 254 characters. The following characters are not allowed: * < > ?
And Assist just wont let you do it, the most likely cause is a Java$ share error - The share is either not there, or pointing to a non existant drive or similar.
Load the web interface, Login to administration, Select Security, then Network Shares Or http://snapserver/config?Func=ShareSend
If Java$ is listed, Select it and click properties. Select the combo box for Drives, and change it to a drive in the unit, click ok. You may be asked if you want to create the folder if it doesnt exist. Say yes for this
If it isnt listed, Select new, name it Java$, select a disk, for path put os_private\Java, and select "Create network share with full read and write access for all users"
OS Updates & Other Files
Main Article: Snap Server OS
- Snap OS v4.0.860 - This is the only freely avaliable version of the snap os avaliable from Adaptec. It is NOT a v3 upgrade. For detailed information on the changes, see here.
Guardian OS 3.2.019 SP1
S2S
Snap Server Upgrade Information
- List Of Snap Server Hard Drive Upgrades - A table of all attempted snap server upgrades, including model, hardware, software, bios, and what drives and who did it, & whether they succeeded!
- List of Successful Drive Restores - A table of all attempted Hard drive restores using our images
User's Upgrade Experiences
For some users, upgrades, or even just hard drive replacements were a long and arduous process. A seperate page will be used for each individual one.
- magnets Snap 2000 - After realising he had 3 Snap Server 2000s rather than 3 Snap Server 2200s, he did get the hard drives replaced!
Other External Links
- Snap Appliance - Main Site for Hardware information and such about the snap servers
- Hacking a SNAP Server 2200 - How to Replace a Failed Drive
- Page 1 of Joe's Original Article which brought Snap Servers to a New home here at Procooling!
- Page 2 of Joe's Article
- The Snap Server Forum here at ProCooling
Adding Articles to the Snap Server Category
To post new articles edit this page and add your article title to the lists of links inside double square brackets. Then click on your newly made link and it will take you to the edit page of your article. After you write it do not forget to add:
To add the group box to the bottom {{Snap Server}} This also now includes [[Category:Snap Server]], so do not manually add this to the page. Just add the group box!
| FAQ's | Snap OS FAQs |
| Image Guides | Write IMG To HD with DD - Write HD To IMG File with DD - Copy HD to HD with DD |
| Useful Pages | Hard Drive upgrades - Snap Server Debug Commands - Snap Server Resets |
| LED's | Snap Server LED Patterns - Snap Server Software Update LED Patterns |
| Raid Stuff | Mirror Repair for Orphan - Raid Sets |
