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Chapter 2 – Hardware Installation

 

This chapter describes how to install your Hub Server system. 

 

 

Before You Begin  

The location of the unit should be cool, clean and vibration-free. Make sure you have all the 
components that shipped with the system available at the time of installation. If you are 
missing any of the components listed below, do not attempt installation until contacting 
Facilis Technology customer service at +1 978-562-7022.  
 
After unpacking the Hub Server kit, check the contents of the kit against the following list to 
be sure you have received all the components. The kit contains: 

 

 

One Hub Server enclosure or chassis with redundant OS hard drives and 
redundant Power Supplies (PSUs). 

 

Two power cords. 

 

USB stick containing the Hub Software and Documentation. 

 

A rack-mount kit. 

 

An enclosure front cover or bezel (located on chassis).

 

 

Rack Mounting the Hub Server   

The base configuration of the Hub Server system includes rack rails for mounting the 
server in a standard 19” rack containing rear rails. If you are installing the Hub server 
enclosure in a rack (recommended), follow the instructions supplied in the rail kit to 
install the rack-mount rails. Be sure that:  

 

 

The rails attach as far forward on the enclosure as possible. 

 

The rails do not interfere with the power strips, power cords, or other cables at the 
rear of the rack.  

 

The rails allow the unit to slide completely into the rack. 

 

Power supply vents and other airflow are not restricted when installing the unit in a 
rack.  

 

A reliable grounding path is maintained within the rack system. This unit must be 
connected to earthen ground. 

 

Keyboard/Mouse

 

A keyboard and mouse (not supplied) should be installed prior to powering on the Hub 
Server. You must use a USB keyboard and mouse, as these will remain enabled after boot 
and can also be connected after the server is on.     

 

1.

 

Locate an available keyboard and mouse.  

2.

 

Locate the proper USB ports using the symbols on the rear of the unit. 

3.

 

Plug the connectors into the proper ports securely.

 

Monitor 

A monitor (not supplied) is required for initial setup and software updates, and is 
recommended for daily usage or in the event of troubleshooting. To install a monitor:  

 

1.

 

Locate the VGA port on the rear of the unit. The VGA port is a blue female 15-pin 
DIN connector. 

2.

 

Plug the monitor into the VGA port. 

3.

 

Supply power to the monitor and turn it on.  

Summary of Contents for Hub Server

Page 1: ...Facilis Hub Server...

Page 2: ...nce to province in Canada and from country to country elsewhere in the world To the extent that this Warranty Statement is inconsistent with local law this Warranty Statement shall be deemed modified...

Page 3: ...g the Hub Server Keyboard Mouse Monitor Power Cords 9 Client Hardware Installation Cabling the Hub Server Cabling the Hub Server to the Member Servers Fibre Channel Client Cabling 10 Ethernet Client C...

Page 4: ...hardware and configurations Symbols and Conventions Important Caution or Instruction Related Information or Tip Description or Definition Documentation Comments If you have comments relating to the d...

Page 5: ...ware loaded If upgrading from a previous version a new license is required please contact Facilis Technical Support with your TBLicenseData file located in C Program Files Facilis TerraBlock The conne...

Page 6: ...nded The Hub Server ships with field replaceable internal fans Hub Server Front Panel The front panel of the Hub Server is used to start up and shut down the unit Software updates can be loaded via US...

Page 7: ...dard 15 pin VGA monitor cable is supported USB There are 4 USB ports on the rear panel 2 x USB 3 0 2 x USB 2 0 Ethernet The Ethernet ports are supplied for network access to the unit communication to...

Page 8: ...d follow the instructions supplied in the rail kit to install the rack mount rails Be sure that The rails attach as far forward on the enclosure as possible The rails do not interfere with the power s...

Page 9: ...tions may or may not require hardware installation The 1G Ethernet onboard adapters can be used with any Mac Windows or Linux client for connectivity to the Hub Server 10G Ethernet configuration will...

Page 10: ...the server and clients All SFPs are removable and replaceable A Fibre Channel cable is comprised of send and receive strands and these must be mated properly to the send and receive ports on the SFP...

Page 11: ...o login to the operating system automatically with user account Facilis and no password It is the responsibility of the site administrator to maintain any desired software security options including p...

Page 12: ...elow 1 Go to each Member Server and delete the MountInfo file located in C Program Files Facilis TerraBlock 2 From TerraBlock Manager on the Hub Server change the volumes to Single User Write SUW by h...

Page 13: ...the percentage of recovery while in progress The SMDriveMonitor is launched from C Program Files Facilis TerraBlock SMDriveMonitor exe or the yellow desktop shortcut SMmanager SMmanager tool is a com...

Page 14: ...ate a normal windows shutdown for each of the member storage servers When starting up a shut down Hub stack make sure the member storage servers boot completely before starting the Hub server back up...

Page 15: ...t 2 Remove the AC power cord from that power supply unit 3 Press the green tab to the right to free the power supply from the chassis 4 Pull on the handle to remove the power supply 5 Slide the new po...

Page 16: ...re Channel Cable Specifications and Length Micron Max Distance by optical cable 4 8 16 32Gbs 9 m OS1 Single mode 10km 10km NA NA 50 m OM4 Multi mode 4700 MHz 400m 190m 125m 100m 50 m OM3 Multi mode 20...

Page 17: ...B Hub Server Configurations Hub Server Basic Stacks The first release of Hub Server has a set of qualified configurations You can have 4x 8D servers or 2x 24D 24EX servers Contact Sales for other con...

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