What type of OS can talk to a snap server

Perle · 07-23-2007, 12:56 PM

What other types of OS can talk to a Snap server.
Since the snap assist utility is a windows prog...how does another OS configure it.

I have friend that wants one of my spare snap 2000's but wants it to work with his ubuntu setup.

sorry for the stupid question....I did the search feature and could not get my answer fully questioned !

blue68f100 · 07-23-2007, 04:44 PM

As long as the snap is pre set to DHCP or Static IP it should not be a problem. Most linux can mount and write NFS file system. If the Snap was ever reset to factory setting you must have a PC or apple to run Assist. Assist uses a special protocol that SnapAppliance wrote to locate and do the initial setup. To my knowledge there is not any other program that can do it. Once the snap is on the network, any browser that has java support can connect the the snaps admin page (HTML).

Preset the unit to DHCP or assign a Static IP that will work with his subnet, then let him play/test it on his network.

webboy · 07-25-2007, 11:22 AM

Dont know if Snap Server Manager can configure a 2200 but it does run on Win, Solaris, Solaris-Intel, Macosx, Linux, HPux, and AIX

Phoenix32 · 07-25-2007, 01:30 PM

I think it will... Or at least get you logged into it if needed (find it on the LAN)...

blue68f100 · 07-26-2007, 06:10 AM

If the Snapmanager can see the 2200 it can configure it. Beside if you set the IP to DHCP it can always be setup with any browser. May have to look at the log to find what IP address it has. Or do a reserved IP and have the DHCP controller set it to what ever IP address you want. That way it will not be moving around on you.

07-23-2007, 12:56 PM	#1
Perle Cooling Neophyte Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: pdx Posts: 12	What type of OS can talk to a snap server What other types of OS can talk to a Snap server. Since the snap assist utility is a windows prog...how does another OS configure it. I have friend that wants one of my spare snap 2000's but wants it to work with his ubuntu setup. sorry for the stupid question....I did the search feature and could not get my answer fully questioned !

07-23-2007, 04:44 PM	#2
blue68f100 Thermophile Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Plano, TX Posts: 3,135	Re: What type of OS can talk to a snap server As long as the snap is pre set to DHCP or Static IP it should not be a problem. Most linux can mount and write NFS file system. If the Snap was ever reset to factory setting you must have a PC or apple to run Assist. Assist uses a special protocol that SnapAppliance wrote to locate and do the initial setup. To my knowledge there is not any other program that can do it. Once the snap is on the network, any browser that has java support can connect the the snaps admin page (HTML). Preset the unit to DHCP or assign a Static IP that will work with his subnet, then let him play/test it on his network. __________________ 1 Snap 4500 - 1.0T (4 x 250gig WD2500SB RE), Raid5, 1 Snap 4500 - 1.6T (4 x 400gig Seagates), Raid5, 1 Snap 4200 - 4.0T (4 x 2gig Seagates), Raid5, Using SATA converts from Andy Link to SnapOS FAQ's http://forums.procooling.com/vbb/showthread.php?t=13820

07-25-2007, 11:22 AM	#3
webboy Cooling Neophyte Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: NJ Posts: 56	Re: What type of OS can talk to a snap server Dont know if Snap Server Manager can configure a 2200 but it does run on Win, Solaris, Solaris-Intel, Macosx, Linux, HPux, and AIX __________________ Snap 4000 (460 gigs) 3.4.805 (US) Snap 4100 (224 gigs) 3.4.803 (US) Snap 4400 (500 gigs) GuardianOS 4.1.106 Snap 4400 (500 gigs) GuardianOS 4.1.106 Snap 4400 (1.09 TD) GuardianOS 4.1.106 MaxAttach 4300 (520 gigs) win2K3 ReadyNaS 600 (Dev Box) (1.03 TB) X-Raid ReasyNaS 1000S waiting for drives

07-25-2007, 01:30 PM	#4
Phoenix32 Thermophile Join Date: May 2006 Location: Yakima, WA Posts: 1,282	Re: What type of OS can talk to a snap server I think it will... Or at least get you logged into it if needed (find it on the LAN)... __________________ ~ 6 x Snap 4400 (SATA Converted) 2 x Snap 4500 (SATA Converted) 1 x Snap 110 5 x Snap 410 3 x Snap 520 2 x Sanbloc S50 Drives from 250GB to 2TB (PATA, SATA, and SAS) GOS v5.2.067 All subject to change, day by day......

07-26-2007, 06:10 AM	#5
blue68f100 Thermophile Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Plano, TX Posts: 3,135	Re: What type of OS can talk to a snap server If the Snapmanager can see the 2200 it can configure it. Beside if you set the IP to DHCP it can always be setup with any browser. May have to look at the log to find what IP address it has. Or do a reserved IP and have the DHCP controller set it to what ever IP address you want. That way it will not be moving around on you. __________________ 1 Snap 4500 - 1.0T (4 x 250gig WD2500SB RE), Raid5, 1 Snap 4500 - 1.6T (4 x 400gig Seagates), Raid5, 1 Snap 4200 - 4.0T (4 x 2gig Seagates), Raid5, Using SATA converts from Andy Link to SnapOS FAQ's http://forums.procooling.com/vbb/showthread.php?t=13820

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