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Hardware Installation ......................................................................................................... 20

Installation Prerequisites ................................................................................................... 20

Installation Procedures Overview ..................................................................................... 20

Unpacking the System ...................................................................................................... 21

Preinstalled Components .............................................................................................. 21

Components to be Installed .......................................................................................... 21

Installing Hard Drives ....................................................................................................... 21

Hard Drive Installation Prerequisites ............................................................................. 21

SAS Interface................................................................................................................ 22

Hard Drive Designation ................................................................................................. 22

Installing the Hard Drive into the Drive Tray .................................................................. 23

Installing the Drive Tray into the Enclosure ................................................................... 24

Installing Host Boards ....................................................................................................... 25

Removing the Controller ............................................................................................... 26

Installing the Controller ................................................................................................. 27

System Connection............................................................................................................ 27

General Considerations on Making Connections .............................................................. 27

Host-Side Topologies .................................................................................................... 28

Host-Side Parameters ................................................................................................... 28

Maximum Concurrent Host LUN Connection (“Nexus” in SCSI) .................................... 28

Maximum Queued I/O Count ........................................................................................ 29

Fibre-Host Connections .................................................................................................... 29

Fibre-Host Topologies ................................................................................................... 30

Fibre Cabling ................................................................................................................ 30

Simple End-to-End Connection ..................................................................................... 31

DAS (Direct-Attached Storage) Connection .................................................................. 32

Switched Fabric Connection (Dual Controller) ............................................................... 33

Switched Fabric Connection (Single Controller) ............................................................ 34

SAS-Host Connections ..................................................................................................... 35

DAS (Direct-Attached Storage) Connection with Redundant Host Path ........................ 36

DAS (Direct-Attached Storage) Connection to Two Servers .......................................... 38

Ethernet-Host Connections ............................................................................................... 38

Network and Host Connection Topologies .................................................................... 39

High Availability IP SAN with Redundant Controller ...................................................... 40

Single Controller with Fault-Tolerant Path ..................................................................... 41

High Availability IP SAN (Recommended for Remote Replication) ................................ 42

High Availability IP SAN with Port Trunk (Remote Replication Enabled) ....................... 43

Hybrid-Host Connections .................................................................................................. 44

Single Hybrid Unit Connected to FC/iSCSI Hosts ......................................................... 44

Utilizing Hybrid iSCSI Ports for Data Replication ........................................................... 45

JBOD Connections ........................................................................................................... 45

JBOD SAS Expansion Configuration ............................................................................ 45

Configuration Rules ...................................................................................................... 46

Summary of Contents for PS 2000 Series

Page 1: ...1 Version 1 1 October 2016 PAC Storage PS 2000 Series Hardware Manual ...

Page 2: ...ller Models 10 Single Controller Models 11 Upgrading Single Controller to Dual Controller System 11 Connection Between Unified Storage System and JBOD 11 Chassis 12 Front Panel 12 Rear Panel 13 Internal Backplane 13 Front Panel Components 14 LED Panel 14 Drive Tray Bezel 14 Rear Panel Components 15 Controller Module of Unified Storage System 15 Controller Module of JBOD Enclosures 16 Supercapacito...

Page 3: ...ctions 29 Fibre Host Topologies 30 Fibre Cabling 30 Simple End to End Connection 31 DAS Direct Attached Storage Connection 32 Switched Fabric Connection Dual Controller 33 Switched Fabric Connection Single Controller 34 SAS Host Connections 35 DAS Direct Attached Storage Connection with Redundant Host Path 36 DAS Direct Attached Storage Connection to Two Servers 38 Ethernet Host Connections 38 Net...

Page 4: ...55 Converged Host Board 56 Controller LED for 12G SAS JBOD Models 56 PSU and Built in Cooling Module LEDs 57 Alarms and I2 C Bus 58 Audible Alarms 58 I2 C 58 System Maintenance 58 Restoring Default System Settings 59 Restoring Default Settings 59 Replacing the Unified Storage System Controller Module s 60 Replacing the Host Board 61 Replacing Memory Module s 62 Replacing the Cache Backup Module CB...

Page 5: ...ntents 70 Installation Procedure 71 Slide Rail Kit 72 Kit Contents 72 Installation Procedure 73 Once Mounted 75 Safety Reminders 75 Appendix 76 Technical Specifications 76 Host Board Interface 76 RAID Configurations for Unified Storage Systems 77 Fault Tolerance for Unified Storage Systems 77 Power Supply 78 Dimensions 78 Environment 79 ...

Page 6: ...o not cover the enclosure openings Route the cables inside the rack cabinet Do not leave drive bays empty as it will affect airflow efficiency Secure each enclosure module using its retaining screws Place power cords and other cables away from foot traffic Do not place items on top of power cords and make sure they do not rest against data cables Install all modules to the enclosure before powerin...

Page 7: ...rehand Important Notice The use of PAC Storage certified components is strongly recommended to ensure compatibility quality and normal operation with your PAC Storage products Please contact your distributor for a list of PAC Storage certified components e g SFP SFP HBA card iSCSI cable FC cable memory module etc ESD Precautions Handle the modules by their retention screws ejector levers or the mo...

Page 8: ...ged host board added Introduction Product Overview This manual introduces PS 2000 systems that support 3Gbps 6Gbps and 12Gbps SAS and Near Line SAS SATA hard drives and SSDs The enclosure is designed to utilize 2 5 or 3 5 hard drives Drive capacity can be expanded by attaching expansion hard drive enclosures JBODs Model Naming Conventions The naming rules for Unified Storage and JBOD models are ex...

Page 9: ...omes with pre installed DIMM module s The traditional battery backup is replaced by an innovative Cache Backup Module methodology CBM which consists of a super capacitor and a flash backup module FBM Cached data is quickly distributed to a flash backup module for permanent storage with the support of the super capacitor in the event of a power outage The advantage of a super capacitor is its very ...

Page 10: ... into the power supply unit PSU to protect the system from overheating The two hot swappable PSUs provide constant power to the system The modular nature of the system and the easy accessibility to all major components ensure ease of maintenance The Rear Panel Dual Controller Models Controller A is located on top and controller B at the bottom for all models If one controller fails the second cont...

Page 11: ... Controller Unified Storage System JBOD can be upgraded into a Dual Controller configuration by adding another controller module and firmware upgrade see software manual Connection between Unified Storage System and JBOD The following rule applies when connecting Unified Storage System and JBOD s Dual Controller Unified Storage system connects to Dual Controller JBOD Single Controller Unified Stor...

Page 12: ...o indicate that the system requires service Rotary ID switch in JBOD systems 4 The rotary ID switch is for users to set a unique ID to each JBOD when connected in a multi array environment Handles 5 There are handles on both sides of the enclosure for users to pull push the enclosure out and into the cabinet when the enclosure is installed on a slide rail rackmount system Rackmount holes 6 There a...

Page 13: ...U Please refer to your specific system for details shown in the later sections of this chapter WARNING Do NOT remove the dummy cage for the Single Controller model Doing so will disrupt the internal airflow Internal Backplane An integrated backplane separates the front and rear sections of the chassis This circuit board provides logic level signals and low voltage power paths Thermal sensors and I...

Page 14: ...nel verify the cause of the problem as soon as possible and contact your system vendor and arrange for a replacement module Drive Tray Bezel The drive tray is designed to accommodate separately purchased SAS or SATA interface hard disk drives There is a release button 1 that has to be used to retrieve disk drives from the chassis To the right of the bezel plate there is a drive busy LED 2 and a po...

Page 15: ...ole port 4 Restore default button 9 USB Service port 5 Restore default LED The controller also features a Cache Backup Module CBM consisting of a supercapacitor and a Flash Backup Module FBM NOTE The management port supports 100Mbs and 1000Mbs 1Gbs speeds Host boards are optional add on components There are two host board slots if you are installing a host board for the first time please install i...

Page 16: ...wide ports on the interface faceplate connect to a managing Unified Storage System or other JBODs Designation Description 1 SAS expansion ports 2 SAS expansion port Status LED 3 Controller Status LED WARNING The only time you should remove the controller is to replace a failed controller The controller is built of sensitive components and unnecessary tampering can damage the controller ...

Page 17: ...ystem the supercapacitor will start charging to its full capacity The supercapacitor will be charged within a few minutes If the supercapacitor is not charged there may be a problem with the supercapacitor and you should contact your system vendor immediately You can also check the status of the supercapacitor module via the PAC Management Software or the firmware please refer to respective manual...

Page 18: ...There are a number of monitoring approaches that provide the operating status of individual components Expansion Enclosure Support Monitoring A managing Unified Storage System is aware of the status of JBOD components including those of Expander controller presence voltage and thermal readings PSU Cooling module Enclosure thermal sensor Service the Service signal to specify a specific enclosure Di...

Page 19: ...en certain controller or system thresholds are exceeded Whenever you hear an audible alarm it is imperative that you determine the cause and rectify the problem immediately Event notification messages indicate the completion or status of array configuration tasks and are always accompanied by two or three successive and prolonged beeps The alarm can be turned off using the mute button on the front...

Page 20: ... rails are optional accessories and should you need to install it please refer to the Slide Rail Installation Guide section Make sure you are aware of the related positions of each plug in module and interface connector Cables must be handled with care and must not be bent To prevent emission interference within a rack system and accidental cable disconnection the routing paths must be carefully p...

Page 21: ... product utility CD containing the Installation and Hardware Reference Manual this document Preinstalled Components Shown below are the components pre installed in the system Controllers LED front panels DIMM module for Unified Storage Systems CBM PSUs including cooling modules Host board Components to be Installed You must install the following components The enclosure itself please refer to the ...

Page 22: ...sure that you purchase the correct hard drives NOTE If you prefer using SATA hard drives in a dual Dual Controller Unified Storage System or in attached JBODs make sure you also purchase MUX kits MUX Board Shown below controller A 1 and controller B 2 is connected to the backplane 3 With a MUX board 4 paired to the hard drive 5 data signals are able to switch between controllers A and B signal por...

Page 23: ...extreme care and observe all ESD prevention methods when installing drives Only use screws supplied with the system package Longer screws may damage the drive Hard Drive Designation Illustrations shown below are system hard drive slot number designations Please familiarize yourself with the designations to avoid withdrawing the hard drive s out of the enclosure 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 2U System...

Page 24: ... Installing a 3 5 SAS NL SAS SATA Drive Installing a 2 5 SAS SATA Drive Adjust the drive location until the mounting holes in the drive tray are aligned with those on the hard drive Secure the drive with four of the supplied flat head screws Installing the Hard Drive Tray into the Enclosure Once the hard drives have been installed in the drive trays install the drive trays into the system WARNING ...

Page 25: ...l it s snapped Installing Host Boards NOTE Be aware that upgrading the controller host board down time may occur The system will be reset to the factory settings after installation 1 Shutdown and remove the controller from the enclosure 2 For users installing a new host board you will need to remove the screws holding the dummy covers in place ...

Page 26: ...er Tighten the thumb screw to complete the installation Reinsert the controller back into the system 5 Insert the controller slowly into the module slot When you feel the contact resistance use slightly more force and then push both of the ejection levers upwards indicated by the blue arrows to secure the controller into chassis Secure the controller by fastening the two retention screws 1 under t...

Page 27: ... a guide for developing your own unique topologies A complete description of the power on and power off procedures is also given in this chapter General Considerations on Making Connections When selecting the number of hard drives to be included in a logical drive the host channel bandwidth and the mechanical performance of individual disk drives should be considered It is a good practice to calcu...

Page 28: ...ollow all the specifications Pay attention to signal quality and avoid electronic noise from adjacent interfaces e g do not lay power cords on optical cables When rack mounted leave enough slack in the cables so that they do not bend to a diameter of less than 76mm 3 inches Route the cables away from places where it can be damaged by other devices e g foot traffic or fan exhaust Do not over tighte...

Page 29: ...ting The default value is 256 I O operations The appropriate Maximum Queued I O Count setting depends on how many I O operations the attached servers are performing This can vary according to the amount of host memory present as well as the number of drives and their size But usually optimum performance results from using the Auto or 256 settings For more information please refer to the Firmware M...

Page 30: ...nsceiver Please contact your vendor for a list of compatible components Fibre Host Topologies The Fibre Channel standard supports three 3 separate topologies They are point to point Fibre Channel Arbitrated Loop FC AL and fabric switch topologies Point to Point Point to point topology is the simplest topology It is a direct connection between two 2 Fibre Channel devices FC AL This is the most comm...

Page 31: ...ctive caps 3 from the LC to LC type cable Save the protective caps for future use 5 Connect a LC to LC type cable 4 6 Carefully insert the cable into an SFP module that is already on the system The cable connector is keyed and will click into place 7 Remove the protective caps on the other end and connect this end to an SFP transceiver module on a Fibre Channel switch port or a Fibre Channel host ...

Page 32: ...nding host channel ID LUN combinations Note that EonPath multipath software or Linux Device Mapper is necessary for controlling and optimizing the access to logical drives via multiple data paths DAS Direct Attached Storage Connection NOTE If a logical drive has to be accessed by different servers file locking FC switch zoning port binding and multipath access control will be necessary in order to...

Page 33: ...Connection Dual Controller NOTE A logical partition presented through LUN Mapping can be seen by all servers across the SAN Make sure you have access control such as file locking switch zoning port binding etc to avoid access contention Channels Controller A Controller B Host CH0 CH1 CH2 CH3 CH0 CH1 CH2 CH3 Configuration Information Controller 2 Host server 4 or more via FC switches FC switch 2 or...

Page 34: ...he application servers The driver communicates with system firmware and performs load balance and automated distribution of I O s across preferred paths Active IDs on data paths TPGS Target Port Group Service is supported so that I O s are routed to the preferred paths Switched Fabric Connection Single Controller Channels Controller A Host CH0 CH1 CH2 CH3 Configuration Information Controller 1 Hos...

Page 35: ... If multiple servers can see a mapped volume you will need to avoid access contention using file locking software port binding or zoning feature by FC switches which limits the access from host to a specific LUN If you have two servers in a clustered configuration access control will be performed by the clustering software SAS Host Connections Please contact your vendor to purchase compatible host...

Page 36: ...36 DAS Direct Attached Storage Connection with Redundant Host Path Dual Controller Models ...

Page 37: ... you can create more logical groups of drives Avail these logical partitions using more LUN numbers NOTE EonPath multipath software or Linux Device Mapper is necessary for controlling and optimizing the access to logical drives via multiple data paths Windows 2003 server only ...

Page 38: ...l be necessary Ethernet Host Connections Ethernet Cable Requirements Ethernet cables are user supplied Cat5e shielded STP type network cables or better performance types important for meeting the requirements imposed by emission standards Straight through Ethernet cables with RJ 45 plugs Use of cross over cables can also be automatically detected and re routed for a valid connection ...

Page 39: ...k connecting devices subnet Name Servers or iSCSI management software can vary from case to case In the following sections configuration diagrams will be provided to illustrate the possible uses of the PS system in an iSCSI network Note that host NIC ports and the storage system s iSCSI host ports must be configured into the same subnet Please note the following Use the Ethernet management port fo...

Page 40: ...operating system can identify alternate paths to the same logical drive RAID configuration Remote replication functionality is not supported using this configuration For remote replication setup please refer to High Availability IP SAN Remote Replication Enabled or High Availability IP SAN with Port Trunk Remote Replication Enabled 4 logical drivces each has 4 member drives for better performance ...

Page 41: ... Controller with a total of 4 host ports HBA or NIC iSCSI initiators preferably PCI E TCP IP offload engine TOE capable cards GbE cables GbE network cables Software EonPath to manage the fault tolerant paths with failover failback and load balance RAID configuration 4 logical partitions created from 2 logical volumes 2 Logical Volumes each contains a logical drive 2 Logical Drives Each logical par...

Page 42: ...lternate paths to the same logical drive RAID Configuration 2 logical drives each has 8 member drives More logical drives can be created from drives in JBOD LD0 mapped to CH0 AID CH1 BID CH2 AID and CH3 BID LD has to be assigned to both controllers A and B to enable remote replication LD1 mapped to CH1 BID CH0 AID CH3 BID and CH2 AID LD has to be assigned to both controllers A and B to enable remo...

Page 43: ...h virtual LAN zones Software EonPath to manage the fault tolerant paths with failover failback and load balance Use EonPath multipath software so that your operating system can identify alternate paths to the same logical drive RAID Configuration 2 logical drives each has 8 member drives More logical drives can be created from drives in JBOD LD0 mapped to CH0 AID and CH1 BID LD has to be assigned ...

Page 44: ... while keeping the optimum performance gained by the high speed FC link and FC switch FC NOTE To gain optimum performance make sure the LAN switch 1 for the management station 2 the LAN switch for the systems and the iSCSI switch 3 for iSCSI host link are separated Otherwise the host might consider the iSCSI connection as part of host connection and might use it for data I O even if the iSCSI port...

Page 45: ...e the volume copy mirror settings will automatically detect the iSCSI data connection and will use it for data replication JBOD Connections A SAS host link cable is included per JBOD If you need to purchase other cables or if you need other cable s of different length please contact your vendor WARNING All SAS cables are sensitive and must be handled with care To prevent interference within a rack...

Page 46: ...es Configuration Rules How to connect SAS interfaces across Unified Storage and JBOD enclosures Fault tolerant links in Dual Controller combinations Corresponding to SAS drives dual ported interface two physical links are available from each disk drive routed across the backplane board each through a SAS expander and then interfaced through a 4x wide external SAS port With data paths through separ...

Page 47: ...er controller slot Controller B Slot B On the Unified Storage system each controller can be considered as managing a separate SAS Domain With the help of the port selector mechanism on the MUX boards the idea of SAS Domain applies even when SATA drives are used in a Dual Controller JBOD Dual Controller Expansion Connection Unified Storage Controller A SAS exp IN 1st JBOD Controller A SAS exp OUT 1...

Page 48: ...BOD SAS exp OUT 2nd JBOD SAS exp IN 3rd JBOD SAS exp OUT 3rd JBOD SAS exp IN Last JBOD SAS exp OUT Management Console Connections Designation Description Designation Description 1 Serial port for Telnet access 4 Local area network 2 DB9 to mini USB 5 Management Software telnet 3 CAT5e LAN cable 6 Mini USB port Console port ...

Page 49: ... and the I O ports or management interfaces have been connected the system can be powered on Checklist BEFORE powering on the system please check the following Hard drives Hard drives are correctly installed in the drive trays Drive trays All the drive trays whether or not they contain a hard drive have been installed into the system Cable connections The system has been correctly connected to hos...

Page 50: ...ches 3 Power on the host computers They should be the last devices to be turned on NOTE Make sure all power supply modules switches are turned on Power On Status Check As a general rule once the system has been powered on there should NOT be LED s that light up amber nor should you hear an audible alarm from the system You may verify system statuses via the following monitoring interfaces LEDs on ...

Page 51: ...equipped with a variety of self monitoring features that help keep system managers aware of system operation statuses Monitoring Features You may monitor the system through the following features Firmware The controller in the system is managed by a pre installed firmware which is accessible in a terminal program via the serial port For more details see the Firmware manual in the CD ROM PAC Manage...

Page 52: ...ystem 4 Thermal Green Amber Green indicates that the internal temperature is within the safety threshold Amber indicates that the internal temperature has gone over the safety threshold 5 System Fault Green Amber Green indicates that the system is operating normally Amber indicates that the system has encountered abnormal conditions 6 Mute Service Button N A Pressing less than one second mutes the...

Page 53: ... Blue Flashing Blue indicates data is being written to or read from the drive The drive is busy Steady Blue indicates that a hard drive is plugged in but there is no activity on the disk drive 3 Power Status Green Red Green indicates that the drive bay is populated and is working normally Red indicates that the disk drive has failed or a connection problem occurred Unified Storage System Controlle...

Page 54: ...d flash modules are present Amber steady on indicates CBM failure meaning either supercapacitor or flash has failed When lit it also indicates either supercapacitor or a flash is missing Blinking means the supercapacitor is being charged 5 Restore Default Green Lights up Green after pressing and holding Restore Default Button to indicate a successful reset 1G Ethernet Management Port LEDs Name Sta...

Page 55: ...ection FLASHING Indicates data activity OFF Indicates that a connection is not established 2 Speed Green Indicates a 16Gb connection is established Yellow Indicates an 8Gb connection is established OFF Indicates a 4Gb or slower connection is established 8G Fibre Channel Port LEDs Each controller module houses Fibre Channel host ports Each of these ports has two LEDs for displaying the operating st...

Page 56: ...Name Status Description 16G 8G Fibre Channel On Green Indicates 16G Fibre Channel mode 16G 8G Fibre Channel On Amber Indicates 8Gb Fibre Channel mode 10G Ethernet On Green Indicates 10G Ethernet mode Name Status Description Link On Green Indicates an established link Off Indicates a broken link Name Status 16G Fibre Channel 8G Fibre Channel 10G Ethernet Speed On Green 16G FC 8G FC 10G Ethernet On ...

Page 57: ...uring the initialization process PSU Built in Cooling Module LEDs The PSU Power Supply Unit contains the LEDs for the PSU and the Cooling Module statuses When either of the unit fails you need to replace the PSU as soon as possible For details please refer to Replacing the Power Supply Module PSU Cooling Module Status LED 1 Status Description Flashing Green The system is connected to the power sup...

Page 58: ...hin normal range the supercapacitor will resume charging I2C The operating status of the PSU and Cooling Fan Modules are collected through an I2 C serial bus If either of those modules fails the failure will be detected and you will be notified through the same methods as in the audible alarms System Maintenance WARNING Do not remove a failed component from the system until you have a replacement ...

Page 59: ... host ID LUN 4 Remove Controller B from the chassis Please refer to Removing the Controller 5 Power off the Unified Storage system 6 Press and hold the Restore Default button on Controller A You may use a straightened paper clip to press the button While pressing the Restore Default button down power on the Unified Storage system 7 Keep pressing the Restore Default button until the Restore Default...

Page 60: ...he firmware please refer to the following a PAC Storage PS PAC Management Software User Manual on Upgrading the Firmware b Firmware Manual on System Functions Upgrading Firmware 1 Prepare a clean static free work pad or container to place the controller 2 Replacing Single Controller models or both controllers simultaneously Shut the system down Stop all I O access to the system and make sure all c...

Page 61: ...toring NVRAM data To restore previous ID LUN mapping settings users may use the following options Use the Restore NVRAM from Disks or Restore NVRAM from Files functions in the firmware ID LUN mapping will be restored Replacing the Host Board To replace the existing host board loosen the thumb screw and push the release lever to detach the host board from the controller By holding onto the edges of...

Page 62: ...autions Contact your system vendor for selecting a compatible DRAM module Reusing the DRAM module removed from a failed controller is not recommended unless you have a similar Unified Storage System to test its integrity Installing the DIMM Module 1 Remove the controller module refer to Replacing the Controller Module 2 Wait for one minute for the remaining electricity on the main board to dispers...

Page 63: ...tor module has been charged for more than 10 minutes A timer is embedded with the charger When this occurs the charger will enter a timer fault state Charging will resume automatically after you remove re install the Supercapacitor module or reset the system Follow these precautions when you install the Supercapacitor Use the replacement Supercapacitor supplied by your distributor Use of capacitor...

Page 64: ...t out of the controller chassis 5 Insert the replacement Supercapacitor at a 45o angle make sure the protrusion 1 meets the front of the Supercapacitor Secure the Supercapacitor with the screw 2 once it is in place 6 Connect the 4 pin Molex connector of the Supercapacitor to the charge board connector 3 7 Reinstall the controller ...

Page 65: ...r Module 2 Locate the flash backup module 3 Loosen the screw at the end of the flash backup module Lift it up at a 45o angle and remove it from the base board 4 Insert the replacement flash backup module on a 45o angle gently lower the other end of the SSD and secure it with the original screw 5 Reinstall the controller Replacing the Power Supply Cooling Module The power supply units PSU are confi...

Page 66: ...tact your vendor for more details refer to Contact Information WARNING Although the system can operate with a failed PSU in a system it is not recommended to run the system with a failed PSU for an extended period of time The failed spare redundant PSU should be replaced as soon as possible To replace a PSU follow these steps 1 Turn the switch to the off position and unplug the power cord 2 Loosen...

Page 67: ...u feel the contact resistance push the extraction handle towards the PSU module and it should engage the back end connectors 5 Fasten the thumb screw 6 Reconnect the power cord 7 Power on the PSU module NOTE Should a cooling fan fail within a PSU the whole PSU module will need to be replaced Replacing a Hard Drive WARNING Keep a replacement on hand before replacing the hard drive Do not leave the ...

Page 68: ...drive tray Pull the tray one inch away from the enclosure Wait for at least 30 seconds for the disk drive to spin down and then gently withdraw the drive tray from the chassis 4 Remove four retention screws two on each side The screws secure the hard drive to the drive tray 5 Replace the drive After swapping the drive fasten the retention screws back Refer to screw locations in the previous step 6...

Page 69: ...stallation and functionality of the Unified Storage System please observe the following warnings Cross check all components to make sure all have been received against the Unpacking List Contact your vendor immediately if anything is missing Install the enclosure as is out of the packaging install hard drives and optional modules FBM supercapacitor after the enclosure has been mounted Wear an anti...

Page 70: ... supercapacitor FBM were purchased as an optional component the controller must be removed from the enclosure for installation NOTE For detail procedures from step 3 and onwards please refer to the earlier sections in this hardware manual Tools Required For each of the slide rail installation procedures you will need the following tools One medium sized Phillips screwdriver One small sized Phillip...

Page 71: ...ion Procedure 1 The installation begins with determining the installation position and M5 cage nut 5 insertion location Item Desciption 04 Screws M5 x 9 0mm 05a Cage nuts M5 3U position 05b Cage nuts M5 2U position ...

Page 72: ...s 3 four on each side to secure the enclosure into the rack Item Desciption 03 Screws 6 32 L4 06 Screws M5 x 25mm or 07 Screws M6 x 25mm or 08 Screws 10 32 x 25 4mm Slide Rail Kit The following table shows all accessories that came with the slide rail kit Kit Contents Item Desciption Quantity 01 Mounting bracket assembly left side 1 02 Mounting bracket assembly right side 1 03 Inner glides 2 04 Fl...

Page 73: ... The installation begins with determining the installation position front and rear rack positions and M5 cage nut 5 insertion location Item Desciption 04 Screws M5 x 9 0mm 05a Cage nuts M5 3U position 05b Cage nuts M5 2U position ...

Page 74: ...Desciption 05 Truss head screws M5 x 9 0mm 3 Attach the inner glides to BOTH sides of the enclosure using flathead screws 6 32 8 Item Desciption 04 Flathead screws 6 32 L4 4 With the assistance of another person lift and insert the enclosure onto the slide rail Make sure the inner glides on both sides of the enclosure meet the inner glide rail Secure the enclosure with M5 or M6 screws from the fro...

Page 75: ... installation maintenance of hard drives controllers optional modules supercapacitor CBM etc cooling modules power supplies cable connections topology configurations etc Safety Reminders If you must relocate the enclosure after installation Cease all input output transactions shutdown the system disconnect all the cables please refer to the User s Manual for details Empty all drive bays hard drive...

Page 76: ...Supports 12 16 24 channels of 3 6 12Gbps SAS SATA II SATA III Near line SAS series iSCSI host Unified Storage Systems Host O S Compatibility Host O S independent iSCSI offload utilities and hardware Host Interface RJ 45 Gigabit Ethernet RJ 45 10Gb Ethernet 10Gb FCOE Drive Interface Channel Supports 12 16 24 channels of 3 6 12Gbps SAS SATA II SATA III Near line SAS series JBOD models SAS Interface ...

Page 77: ...r Event Notification Yes via the PAC Management Software Manager Hardware Connection In band over Fibre SAS or other host link types out of band via Ethernet or RS 232C Configuration on Disk Configuration data stored on disks so that logical drive assemblies exist after controller replacement Failure Indicator Faults are indicated via alarm module LED indicators LCD panel PAC Management Software M...

Page 78: ...to shutdown when lost cooling or exceeded ambient temperature over voltage protection is also available PSU specifications described above are general measurements and do not represent all models For details please refer to specific model specifications Dimensions 2U Series Dimensions Without Chassis Ears Protrusions Height 88mm Width 446mm Length 514mm 3U Series Dimensions Without Chassis Ears Pr...

Page 79: ...perating Sea level to 12 000ft Packaged Sea level to 40 000ft Shock Half sine Operating 5G half sine 11ms pulse width Non operating 15G half sine 11ms pulse width Vibration Random Operating 5 to 500Hz 0 25Grms X Y Z 30min Non operating 5 to 500Hz 1 0Grms X Y Z 30min Sine Operating 5 to 500Hz 0 2Grms X Y Z Sine 1hr sweep Non operating 5 to 500Hz 1 0Grms X Y Z Sine 1hr sweep Acoustic Noise 65dBA bou...

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