LaCie 12big Rack Network
Table of Contents
User Manual
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Table of Contents
1. System Overview ......................................................................................................... 7
1.1. The LaCie 12big Rack Network System .......................................................................................... 7
1.2. The Enclosure Core Product ........................................................................................................... 8
1.3. LaCie 12big Rack Network System Configurations .......................................................................... 9
1.4. ATX Server Subsystem .................................................................................................................. 10
1.4.1. ATX Server I/O Panel Connectors .................................................................................... 11
1.4.2. ATX Server LEDs ............................................................................................................. 11
1.4.2.1. Status LEDs ...................................................................................................... 11
1.5. Operator’s (Ops) Panel ............................................................................................................... 12
1.6. Enclosure Rear Panel ................................................................................................................... 12
1.7. Power Supply Unit ....................................................................................................................... 13
1.7.1. Multiple Power Supply Units ............................................................................................. 13
1.7.2. Power Supply Output Loom ............................................................................................. 14
1.8. Cooling Fans .............................................................................................................................. 14
1.9. Drive Carrier Module .................................................................................................................. 15
1.9.1. Drive Status Indicator ...................................................................................................... 15
1.9.2. Anti-tamper Locks ........................................................................................................... 15
1.9.3. Dummy Drive Carrier Modules ........................................................................................ 15
1.9.4. Blanking Plates ............................................................................................................... 16
1.10. Enclosure Management ............................................................................................................... 16
2. Installation ................................................................................................................ 17
2.1. Introduction ................................................................................................................................ 17
2.2. Planning Your Installation ............................................................................................................ 17
2.3. Enclosure Installation Pre-Requisites .............................................................................................. 18
2.3.1. Preparation of Site and Host Server .................................................................................. 18
2.3.2. Unpacking the Enclosure System ...................................................................................... 18
2.3.3. Planning and Configuring Your Installation ....................................................................... 18
2.3.4. Special Tools and Equipment ........................................................................................... 19
2.3.5. Rack Installation Pre-Requisites ........................................................................................ 19
2.4. Rack Mounting Rail Kit ................................................................................................................ 19
2.4.1. Mounting Rail Kit Installation ........................................................................................... 19
2.5. Chassis Installation ..................................................................................................................... 20
2.5.1. Parts Check List .............................................................................................................. 20
2.5.2. Procedure ...................................................................................................................... 20
2.6. Module Installation ..................................................................................................................... 20
2.6.1. Dummy Drive Carrier Modules ........................................................................................ 20
2.6.2. Blanking Plates ............................................................................................................... 20
2.7. Power Cord Connection .............................................................................................................. 20
2.7.1. Parts Check List .............................................................................................................. 20
2.7.2. Procedure ...................................................................................................................... 20
2.8. Grounding Checks ...................................................................................................................... 21
2.9. Data Security .............................................................................................................................. 21
3. Operation ................................................................................................................. 22
3.1. Before You Begin ........................................................................................................................ 22
3.2. Power On .................................................................................................................................. 22
3.2.1. Power Supply Unit LEDs................................................................................................... 22
3.3. Ops Panel LEDs and Switches ...................................................................................................... 23
3.4. Starting the Drives ....................................................................................................................... 24
3.4.1. Disk Drive LEDs .............................................................................................................. 24
