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Fibre Channel Interface

The easyRAID Q12+F2R2 has dual 2 Gbit fibre channel interfaces. Each interface can be used with 
optical or copper transceivers and cables. Follow these instructions to make optical connections.

1

Insert the LC Optical SFP transceiver (

A

) in to the easyRAID Q12+F2R2 FC CH 2 

(secondary fibre channel) at the rear of the disk array system.

2

Connect the optical cable (

B

) to the LC Optical SFP transceiver (

A

).

Fibre Channel Daisy Chaining

Four-port models can be daisy chained as shown in the following diagram.

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Summary of Contents for ERQ12+U4R2

Page 1: ...ERQ12 U4R2 Ultra 320 SCSI to Serial ATA II Disk Array System ERQ12 F2R2 Fibre Channel to Serial ATA II Disk Array System Hardware User Manual...

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Page 3: ...l 4 Open Front Panel 5 Disk Tray 6 ERQ12 U4R2 Rear View 7 ERQ12 F2R2 Rear View 8 Installing Disks 9 Making Connections 11 Connecting the Host Interface 11 Connecting a network 13 Connecting and Turnin...

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Page 5: ...ion are protected by copyright and are distributed under licenses restricting their use copying and distribution No part of this documentation may be reproduced in any form by any means without prior...

Page 6: ...disk array system on an unstable cart stand or table It may fall causing serious damage to the product Keep the disk array system away from magnetic forces Do not use the disk array system near water...

Page 7: ...and openings since they may touch dangerous voltage points and cause a risk of fire or electric shock Unplug the power cord from the wall outlet before clean ing Keep the disk array system dry Do not...

Page 8: ...To reduce the possibility of data errors caused by electromagnetic interference locate the disk array system at least five feet away from electrical appliances and equipment that generates magnetic f...

Page 9: ...tic fields such as those generated by a high voltage power cables and motors etc no direct sunlight a flat stable surface capable of supporting the disk array system VT100 Terminal Settings Refer to t...

Page 10: ...Q12 F2R2 has dual 2 Gbit fibre channel interfaces with SFP connectors for link age to a fibre channel switch or host computer interface card With the correct SFP transceiver and optical cable the foll...

Page 11: ...a 32 0 SC SI to Se ria l AT A II Dis k Arr ay Sys tem Power P S FailAccess Enter ESC Pri Sec SA 4541S Fib re Ch an ne l to Se ria l AT A II Dis k Arr ay Sys tem So ftw are Us er Ma nu al SA 4540S Ultr...

Page 12: ...il indicator Indicates a failed power supply 4 Host computer access indicator Indicates data transfer between the disk array sys tem and the host computer 5 Up function button Moves up in the LCD menu...

Page 13: ...tion 1 12 Disk trays 1 12 Removable hot swap disk trays 13 Front panel door Protects the disks and houses the LCD panel Disk1 Disk2 Disk3 Disk4 Disk5 Disk6 Disk7 Disk8 Disk9 Disk10 Disk11 Disk12 Disk...

Page 14: ...Disk Tray No Name Description 1 Power Error indicator LED Different colors indicate different disk states Green Disk online Orange Disk full Red No disk 2 Access indicator LED This blue LED indicates...

Page 15: ...ts to a VT100 terminal or equivalent 5 UPS port Data port for uninterruptable power supply 6 Cooling fan 2 System cooling fan 7 Power Supply 2 Removable redundant power supply 2 8 Power Supply Handle...

Page 16: ...cts to a VT100 terminal or equivalent 5 UPS port Data port for uninterruptable power supply 6 Cooling fan 2 System cooling fan 7 Power Supply 2 Removable redundant power supply 2 8 Power Supply Handle...

Page 17: ...t open 2 Push the button A to release the disk tray handle Pull the handle B to release the tray 3 Align the rear of the disk with the rear of the disk tray 4 Insert the disk into the disk tray and fi...

Page 18: ...t A then slowly close the disk tray handle B 6 Repeat steps 2 to 5 until all of the required disks have been installed 7 Push the front panel door closed and lock it A B Disk1 Disk2 Disk3 Disk4 Disk5...

Page 19: ...terfaces or dual fibre channel interfaces Refer to the following sections to make host interface connections Small Computer Systems Interface The easyRAID Q12 U4R2 has dual Ultra320 SCSI interfaces Fo...

Page 20: ...per transceivers and cables Follow these instructions to make optical connections 1 Insert the LC Optical SFP transceiver A in to the easyRAID Q12 F2R2 FC CH 2 secondary fibre channel at the rear of t...

Page 21: ...easyRAID Q12 Serial ATA II Disk Array Systems 13 2 Basic Configuration Making Connections Connecting a network Connect the network cable to the RJ 45 port at the rear of the unit COM UPS...

Page 22: ...d Turning on the Power 1 Plug a power cable A to a power connector at the rear of the unit then plug the second power supply cable into the second power connector B 2 Switch on both power supplies Not...

Page 23: ...mounting points on the rails 2 Extend both of the rails so that they are the right length to fit in your rack 3 Bolt the rails into the rack using the rack bolts supplied with your rack You will need...

Page 24: ...ons to fit the rail extenders if required 1 If required bolt the rail extenders into place as shown using the small bolts provided 2 Slide the disk array system into the rack and bolt it into place wi...

Page 25: ...the disk tray 4 Align the rear of the new disk with the rear of the disk tray 5 Insert the new disk into the disk tray 6 Attach the disk to the disk tray with the screws that came with the disk 7 Sli...

Page 26: ...ble which means that they can be inserted and removed while the disk array is powered on and operating Follow these instructions to replace a failed power sup ply 1 Identify the power supply that has...

Page 27: ...ndle out 5 Remove the faulty power supply by pulling the power supply handle A and pressing the release catch B at the same time 6 Insert a new power supply 7 Push the power supply handle into place 8...

Page 28: ...ingle DDR 333 184 pin DIMM with a maximum capacity of 2 GB Follow these instructions to upgrade the memory 1 Loosen the screws holding the controller cage in place 2 Slide the controller cage out of t...

Page 29: ...new DIMM into the socket then push the corners of the DIMM down The DIMM is secured by the DIMM retaining clips 5 Push the controller cage back in lower the handle and tighten the retaining screws Not...

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Page 31: ...t and transparent 64 MB 2 GB DDR SDRAM LCD panel operation indicator Audible alarm disable alarm LED indicator on disk failures Connectors 4 x 2 Gbit Fibre ports 2 channels easyRAID Q12 F2R2 model onl...

Page 32: ...Chipset Marvell MV88SX8050 Memory Type PC 400 184 pin DIMM Memory Sockets 1 Memory Size Up to 2 GB LCD Interface One LCD panel 2 lines by 16 characters Button Interface Up Down Enter and ESC Backplan...

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