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Speed

Auto-sensing 3 / 6 / 12Gb/s

Protocol

SAS 3.0

Visual Indicators

Power

Network Link, Activity & Speed

Fibre Channel Link & Speed

SAS Link & Activity

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Summary of Contents for a004

Page 1: ...Appliance a004 Hardware Manual Eli v6 2 20 Bridgeworks Unit 1 Aero Centre Ampress Lane Ampress Park Lymington Hampshire SO41 8QF Tel 44 0 1590 615 444 Email support 4bridgeworks com...

Page 2: ...l Fibre Cable SFP Multi mode Optical Fibre 50 125 OM3 or OM4 Patch Cable LC up to 300 meters Or Copper Interface Cable SFP SFP DirectAttach Copper DAC Twin Ax interface cable passive up to 7 meters Br...

Page 3: ...quire at least one Multi mode Optical Fibre 50 125 OM3 OM4 Patch Cable LC of suitable length to go between your Appliance and device host or Fibre Channel switch If you are in any doubt please contact...

Page 4: ...Cables 9 2 3 1 Using a LC Multi mode Optical Fibre Cable SFP 9 2 3 2 Using a Copper Interface Cable SFP 10 2 3 3 Using a 10GBASE T Category 6 or 6a Cable RJ45 11 2 4 Connecting the 6Gb SAS cables 11...

Page 5: ...quickly identify different pieces of information This icon represents a note of interest about a step or section of information This icon represents an important piece of information This icon repres...

Page 6: ...orised service center to perform any servicing inside the Appliance the user should not attempt to service any parts inside the unit themselves The power cord is used as a disconnection device be awar...

Page 7: ...t Certain models will use a Small Form factor Pluggable SFP Transceiver module for connection to an optical network These devices may use a Class 1 Laser device it is important that you do not stare i...

Page 8: ...the various feature cards available on your product Product Onboard Port A Onboard Port B Slot 1 1A 1B Slot 2 2A 2B EFC102200 Management Management iSCSI Target FC Initiator ESAS102800 Management Mana...

Page 9: ...The other end of the cable should be connected to a network Rear Panel of the Appliance Showing Ethernet Cable Connections 2 3 Connecting the 10Gb Ethernet Cables Depending on the configuration you ha...

Page 10: ...n a click should be heard 2 3 2 Using a Copper Interface Cable SFP If you are using a copper based solution an SFP Direct Attach Copper DAC Twin Ax interface cable must be used the maximum supported l...

Page 11: ...Gigabit Ethernet card at the back of the unit When the plug is in the correct position a click should be heard Connect the other side of the cable to your Ethernet network or device 2 4 Connecting the...

Page 12: ...at slower speeds 3 Gbits s and 6Gbits s can still be connected to this SAS bus The Appliance will automatically negotiate with these devices to obtain their optimal operating speed upon power up Each...

Page 13: ...or Pluggable SFP interface module must be inserted into the SFP receptacle at the back of the Appliance as shown in the following image Note Only use SFP transceivers that meet or exceed the following...

Page 14: ...k should be heard 2 7 Connecting the Power Supply Important Before connecting the power cord ensure that the wall or rack plug is removed or is switched off Connect the power supply to the rear of the...

Page 15: ...To turn on the Appliance push the switch on the front as shown below Whenever the Appliance is powered on the switch will be illuminated in the colour green and system fans will be easily heard 15...

Page 16: ...1 Ethernet 1 Link indicator 2 Activity indicator Link Activity Description Off Off Not connected Amber Connected at less than maximum speed Green Connected at maximum speed Flashing Green Data is bein...

Page 17: ...x Environmental Operational temperature 10 C to 35 C Non operational temperature 40 C to 65 C Humidity 10 80 non condensing Onboard Management Interface No of interfaces 1 2 Physical RJ45 8P8C Speed A...

Page 18: ...2 Standards IPv4 IPv6 iSCSI iSNS CHAP DHCP Fibre Channel 8Gb Feature Card No of interfaces 2 Physical SFP mini GBIC Speed Auto sensing 2 4 8Gb s Standards FC AL FC PLDA FC TAPE FC PH FC FLA FCP SCSI F...

Page 19: ...Speed Auto sensing 3 6 12Gb s Protocol SAS 3 0 Visual Indicators Power Network Link Activity Speed Fibre Channel Link Speed SAS Link Activity 19...

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