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easyRAID Q12QS-4GR2

Hardware User Manual

42-30000-5104

iSCSI 1Gb to SAS

Disk Array System

Version 1.1

Summary of Contents for Q12QS-4GR2

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Page 5: ...ront Panel 5 Disk Tray 6 Rear View 7 Installing Disks 8 Making Connections 10 Connecting the Host Interface 10 Connecting a network 10 Expanding additional JBOD enclosure 11 Connecting and Turning on the Power 12 Mounting in a Rack 13 Installing the Rail Extenders 14 Chapter 3 Maintenance Replacing a Disk 15 Replacing a Power Supply 16 Upgrading Memory 17 Appendix Hardware Specifications 21 ...

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Page 7: ...cumentation 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 written authorization and its licensors if any Conventions Caution This symbol is used to remind users to pay attention to important descrip tions regarding usage and maintenance repair or add...

Page 8: ...isk 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 Keep the disk array system away from dust sand or dirt Gaps and openings in the cabinet are provided for venti lation Never block or cover these openings because the disk array system may overheat and ...

Page 9: ...nd 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 use liquid cleaners aerosol cleaners or a wet cloth Use a damp cloth for cleaning Except as specifically explained in this User Manual do not attempt to service the disk array system by yourself Openin...

Page 10: ...Supply Safety Notes To avoid electric shocks do not use an extended power cord or an outlet that does not match the disk array system plug or leaves the plug exposed The disk array system has a 3 wire grounded plug The third pin connects to ground do not remove it If the power cord or plug is damaged or worn unplug it immediately and contact a qualified service technician for maintenance To avoid ...

Page 11: ...etic 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 the following table for a summary of VT100 terminal settings required to communicate with the disk array system Refer to your system manual for instructions on setting up the VT100 terminal settings I...

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Page 13: ...S Fail Access Enter ESC Ha rdw are Us er Ma nual easyRA ID Q12QS 4G R2 iSC SI to SA S Disk Arra y Sys tem Power P S Fail Access Enter ESC Pri Sec Power P S Fail Access Enter ESC Pri Sec So ftw are Us er Ma nual easyRA ID Q12QS 4G R2 iSC SI to SA S Disk Arra y Sys tem Power Cables Front Panel Keys Hardware and software user Manuals Disk Array System RS 232 Cable Screw pack Rails Rail Extenders Fix ...

Page 14: ...l 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 menus 6 Down function button Moves down in the LCD menus 7 Enter function button Selects a menu item or confirms a choice or entry 8 Escape function button Returns to the previous LCD menu without making c...

Page 15: ...ion 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 Mapping Color Status Bule Access Green Disk Online Red No Disk Tray LED Indication 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 ...

Page 16: ...isk 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 that the disk is being accessed 3 Tray handle Releases the disk tray 2 1 Front 3 ...

Page 17: ...ptable power supply 5 iSCSI Host Port 3 4 Connects to the host server 6 Cooling fan 2 System cooling fan 7 Power Supply 2 Removable redundant power supply 2 8 Power Supply Handle For power supply removal 9 Power Supply AC In Connects to a 100 240 VAC power source 10 Power Supply Switch Switches the power on or off 11 Ethernet Port Used for browser based configuration 12 Expansion Port Used for JBO...

Page 18: ... 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 fix into place with screws supplied with the disk Disk1 Disk2 Disk3 Disk4 Disk5 Disk6 Disk7 Disk8 Disk9 Disk10 Disk11 Disk12 Disk Mapping Color Status Bule Access Green Disk Online Red No Disk Tray LED I...

Page 19: ... 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 B A Disk1 Disk2 Disk3 Disk4 Disk5 Disk6 Disk7 Disk8 Disk9 Disk10 Disk11 Disk12 Disk Mapping Color Status Bule Access Green Disk Online Red No Disk Tray LED Indication ...

Page 20: ...cessary connections Connecting the Host Interface The disk array system has quad iSCSI 1Gb interfaces Internet Small Computer Systems Interface Follow these instructions to make connections 1 Connect the ethernet cable A to the connector of the easyRAID Q12QS 4GR2 iSCSI port at the rear of the disk array system Connecting a network Connect the network cable to the RJ 45 port at the rear of the uni...

Page 21: ...A port of RAID system to the EXP B port of the next easyRAID Q16JS S3R3 Then use a x4 exteral SAS cable SFF 8088 to SFF 8088 continue to connect the CH1 C port of previous easyRAID Q16JS S3R3 to the EXP D port of the next easyRAID Q16JS S3R3 Note It can expand up to THREE of easyRAID Q16JS S3R3 to a single RAID system easyRAID Q12QS 4GR2 RAID System easyRAID Q16JS S3R3 1 easyRAID Q16JS S3R3 2 easy...

Page 22: ...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 Note The system is equipped with auto switching power supplies that can run on 100 to 240 VAC Term UPS Ch3 Ch4 Ch1 Ch2 LAN EXP B A ...

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 four nuts and bolts not included for each rail two at the front and two at the back 4 Tighten the locking screws when they are the correct length 5 Slide the disk array system into the rack and bolt i...

Page 24: ...ns 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 with the supplied fixing screws Note The rail extenders may be required to allow the disk array system room for the front door to open correctly ...

Page 25: ...m 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 Slide the disk tray back into the empty slot then close the disk tray handle 8 Push the front panel door closed and lock it Note Turn off the audible alert by pressing the Up and Down function but tons ...

Page 26: ...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 failed 2 Remove the power cable from the power supply connector at the rear of the unit 3 Loosen the power supply retaining screw Note Turn off the audible alert by pressing the Up and Down function but tons on the front panel...

Page 27: ...g 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 Tighten the power supply thumbscrew 9 Reconnect the power cable Term UPS Ch3 Ch4 Ch1 Ch2 LAN EXP Term UPS Ch3 Ch4 Ch1 Ch2 LAN EXP Release catch B A Term UPS Ch3 Ch4 Ch1 Ch2 LAN EXP Term UPS Ch3 Ch4 Ch1 Ch2 LAN EXP ...

Page 28: ...m 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 the chassis 3 Pull the DIMM retaining clips away from the DIMM the DIMM springs out of the socket Remove the DIMM Term UPS Ch3 Ch4 Ch1 Ch2 LAN EXP LAN Host 1 Host 2 UPS Term Term UPS Ch3 Ch4 Ch1 Ch2 LAN EXP ...

Page 29: ...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 Note The DIMM module will fit in only one direction Do not force the DIMM into place LAN Host 1 Host 2 UPS Term Term UPS Ch3 Ch4 Ch1 Ch2 LAN EXP Term UPS Ch3 Ch4 Ch1 Ch2 LAN EXP ...

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Page 31: ...ax 8 Disk Array Func tions O S independent and transparent 1GB 2GB DDRII 400 533 DIMM LCD panel operation indicator Audible alarm disable alarm LED indicator on disk failures Connectors 1 x RS 232 Serial port 115200 8 N 1 4 x RJ 45 Ethernet port 1Gbps 1 x RJ 45 Ethernet port 10 100 Mbps Power Supply Redundant 1 1 350 Watt 100 240 VAC 47 63 Hz 8 4A 10 Over voltage current power and short circuit pr...

Page 32: ...hannels 12 channels Memory Sockets 1 Memory Size Up to 2 GB LCD Interface One LCD panel 2 lines by 16 charac ters Button Interface Up Down Enter and ESC Backplane Interface connector Compact PCI Temperature Sensors 3 Disk Channel Support 12 channels Disk Number Supported 12 disks Disk Connector Type SAS Temperature Sensors 7 Power Connector Type 2 x Slot 2 Fan Connector Type 2 x Slot 2 ...

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