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AR3016G Installation and Hardware Reference Manual

Table of Contents

CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION

1.1. P

RODUCT

VERVIEW

................................................................................................1-1

1.1.1 Product

Introduction ........................................................................................1-1

1.1.2 Enclosure

Chassis ............................................................................................1-2

1.1.2.1 Chassis Overview........................................................................................................... 1-2

1.1.2.2 Physical Dimensions ...................................................................................................... 1-3

1.1.2.3 Front Panel Overview .................................................................................................... 1-3

1.1.2.4 Hard Drive Numbering .................................................................................................. 1-4

1.1.2.5 Rear Panel Overview ..................................................................................................... 1-4

1.1.2.6 Back-plane Board........................................................................................................... 1-5

1.2. AR3016G

OMPONENTS

...........................................................................................1-5

1.2.1 LCD

Panel........................................................................................................1-5

1.2.2 Drive

Trays.......................................................................................................1-6

1.2.3 RAID

Controller Modules ................................................................................1-6

1.2.4 Controller

Module Interfaces ...........................................................................1-7

1.2.5 DIMM

Modules ................................................................................................1-9

1.2.6 BBU ..................................................................................................................1-9

1.2.7 PSUs ............................................................................................................... 1-10

1.2.8 Cooling

Modules ............................................................................................ 1-11

1.3. AR3016G

ONITORING

.......................................................................................... 1-12

1.3.1 I2C

bus ........................................................................................................... 1-12

1.3.2 LED

Indicators ............................................................................................... 1-12

1.3.3

Firmware (FW) and RAIDWatch GUI ........................................................... 1-13

1.3.4 Audible

Alarms ............................................................................................... 1-13

1.4. H

SWAPPABLE

OMPONENTS

.............................................................................. 1-13

1.4.1 Hot-swap

Capabilities .................................................................................... 1-13

1.4.2 Components .................................................................................................... 1-14

1.4.3 Normalized

Airflow ........................................................................................ 1-14

CHAPTER 2 HARDWARE INSTALLATION

2.1. INSTALLATION

OVERVIEW ...............................................................................2-1

2.2. INSTALLATION

PRE-REQUISITES.....................................................................2-1

2.3. SAFETY

PRECAUTIONS:......................................................................................2-2

2.3.1 Precautions

and Instructions............................................................................2-2

2.3.2 Static-free

Installation ......................................................................................2-3

2.4. GENERAL

INSTALLATION

PROCEDURE .........................................................2-3

2.4.1 Installation

Procedure Flowchart ....................................................................2-4

2.5. UNPACKING

THE

SUBSYSTEM..........................................................................2-5

2.6. INSTALLATION

OVERVIEW ...............................................................................2-5

2.6.1 Pre-installed

Components ................................................................................2-5

2.6.2 Uninstalled

Components ..................................................................................2-5

2.7. INSTALLING

THE

OPTIONAL

BBU ....................................................................2-6

2.7.1 BBU

Installation Overview...............................................................................2-6

2.7.2 BBU

Warnings

and Precautions.......................................................................2-6

Summary of Contents for AR3016G

Page 1: ...20070131 Hardware User s Guide Rev 4 0 AR3016G ...

Page 2: ... fitness for any particular purpose Furthermore Uniwide Technologies reserves the right to revise this publication and to make changes from time to time in the content hereof without obligation to notify any person of such revisions or changes Product specifications are also subject to change without prior notice Trademarks Uniwide Uniwide logo AR3016G and RAIDWatch are all registered trademarks o...

Page 3: ...ence when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual may cause harmful interference to radio communications Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct...

Page 4: ...tablishing a satisfactory level of safety for persons using the device and for the area surrounding the apparatus This standard covers only safety aspects of the above apparatus it does not cover other matters such as style or performance This device is in conformity with UL standards for safety ITE BSMI Class A CNS 13438 for Taiwan This device is in conformity with the EMC ...

Page 5: ...1 11 1 3 AR3016G MONITORING 1 12 1 3 1 I2C bus 1 12 1 3 2 LED Indicators 1 12 1 3 3 Firmware FW and RAIDWatch GUI 1 13 1 3 4 Audible Alarms 1 13 1 4 HOT SWAPPABLE COMPONENTS 1 13 1 4 1 Hot swap Capabilities 1 13 1 4 2 Components 1 14 1 4 3 Normalized Airflow 1 14 CHAPTER 2 HARDWARE INSTALLATION 2 1 INSTALLATION OVERVIEW 2 1 2 2 INSTALLATION PRE REQUISITES 2 1 2 3 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS 2 2 2 3 1 Preca...

Page 6: ...lt Threshold Values 3 10 3 3 2 Failed Devices 3 11 3 4 I2C MONITORING 3 11 CHAPTER 4 SUBSYSTEM CONNECTION AND OPERATION 4 1 FC HOST CONNECTION PREREQUISITES 4 1 4 1 1 Choosing the Fibre Cables 4 1 4 1 2 FC Lasers 4 2 4 1 3 FC Speed Auto detection 4 2 4 1 4 SFP Transceivers 4 2 4 2 TOPOLOGY AND CONFIGURATION CONSIDERATIONS 4 3 4 2 1 Basic Configuration Rules 4 3 4 2 2 Fibre Channel Topologies 4 3 4...

Page 7: ...16 5 7 1 Hard Drive Maintenance Overview 5 16 5 7 2 Replacing a Hard Drive 5 17 APPENDIX A UNINTERRUPTIBLE POWER SUPPLY A 1 UNINTERRUPTIBLE POWER SUPPLY OVERVIEW A 1 A 2 COMPATIBLE UPS SUPPLIES A 1 A 3 SERIAL COMMUNICATION CABLES A 1 A 4 CONNECTING THE UPS TO THE SUBSYSTEM A 2 A 4 1 Connect the PSU Module Power Cords A 2 A 4 2 Set the Baud Rate A 2 A 4 3 Connect COM2 A 2 A 5 POWER ON A 3 A 6 UPS S...

Page 8: ...Reference Manual vii APPENDIX D PIN OUTS D 1 SFP CONNECTOR PIN OUTS D 1 D 2 COM1 CABLE DB9 AUDIO JACK PIN OUTS D 3 D 3 COM2 CABLE DB9 AUDIO JACK PIN OUTS D 4 D 4 IFT 9011 NULL MODEM D 5 D 5 ETHERNET PORT PIN OUTS D 6 D 6 MAIN POWER D 6 ...

Page 9: ...eable modules should be removed Make sure that during operation all enclosure modules and covers are securely in place Be sure that the rack cabinet into which the subsystem chassis will be installed provides sufficient ventilation channels and airflow circulation around the subsystem Provide a soft clean surface to place your subsystem on before working on it Servicing on a rough surface may dama...

Page 10: ...ot user serviceable Describe the configuration options of firmware using terminal emulation programs or the RAIDWatch GUI software that came with your subsystem Give a detailed description of the RAID controllers embedded within the subsystem Revision History Initial release Who should read this manual This manual assumes that its readers are experienced with computer hardware installation and are...

Page 11: ...ld follow in order Important information that users should be aware of is indicated with the following icons NOTE These messages inform the reader of essential but non critical information These messages should be read carefully as any directions or instructions contained therein can help you avoid making mistakes CAUTION Cautionary messages should also be heeded to help you reduce the chance of l...

Page 12: ...ng process may cause unrecoverable errors and system down time Always consult technical personnel before proceeding with any firmware upgrade NOTE The firmware version installed on your system should provide the complete functionality listed in the specification sheet user s manual We provide special revisions for various application purposes Therefore DO NOT upgrade your firmware unless you fully...

Page 13: ...rd a rear faceplate and a metal canister An optional battery backup unit BBU can be installed in the middle of the controller module when viewed from the rear of the subsystem The independent BBU is also accessible and hot swappable through the rear panel of AR3016G I O signals commands transmitted between the controller and drives at the front of the subsystem pass through a non user serviceable ...

Page 14: ...sections which are respectively accessed through front and rear panels Pre drilled mounting holes in the sides of the 3U RAID subsystem enclosure allow you to attach separately purchased slide rails so that you can install the enclosure into a rack or cabinet Please see Figure 1 2 for the components locations in the subsystem and read the following sections for the front and rear panels descriptio...

Page 15: ...asy way for you to monitor and configure your subsystem The front panel of the AR3016G RAID subsystem described in this manual is shown in Figure 1 3 A description of each front panel component is given below Figure 1 3 AR3016G Front View The front panel shown in Figure 1 3 accommodates the following components Drive bays with drive tray canisters The subsystem has sixteen 16 drive bays in the fro...

Page 16: ... covers the lower section of controller model slot and BBU slot The rear panel of the AR3016G described in this manual is shown in Figure 1 5 A description of each rear panel component is given below Figure 1 5 AR3016G Rear View The rear panel shown in Figure 1 5 accommodates the following components RAID controller module A single controller module is installed in the AR3016G The controller modul...

Page 17: ...s facilitates their easy installation and removal Hot swap mechanisms are incorporated to eliminate power surges and signal glitches that might occur while removing or installing these modules Each component is further described below 1 2 1 LCD Panel Figure 1 6 LCD Panel PN IFT 9273CHandLLCD The LCD panel shown in Figure 1 6 consists of a 16x2 character LCD screen with push buttons and LED status ...

Page 18: ... holes are reserved for securing hard drives to the tray Other retention screw holes are located on the surface of the tray at the rear WARNING Be careful not to warp twist or contort the drive tray in any way e g by dropping it or resting heavy objects on it The drive tray has been customized to fit into the drive bays in the ES subsystem If the drive bay superstructure is deformed or altered the...

Page 19: ...s the FC 4G to SATA II controller board The controller comes with two 2 pre set FC 4G host channels CH0 and CH1 The subsystem connects to the external FC 4G host computer s through two 2 FC connectors on the controller module interface The docking connector at the rear of the controller board is used to connect the controller module to the backplane board A DDR RAM DIMM socket is strategically pla...

Page 20: ...ation utility through the network that allows you to configure and monitor your array and upgrade firmware over a VT 100 terminal emulation program running on a management computer An audio jack to DB9 cable is shipped with your subsystem to facilitate the connection The second COM port marked as COM2 is for uninterruptible power supply UPS connection An optional audio jacks to DB 9 serial communi...

Page 21: ... separately purchased Li ION battery backup unit BBU see Figure 1 10 can sustain cache memory after a power failure If you purchased a BBU it will be installed in the middle of the controller module in the rear subsystem chassis Please refer to Section 2 7 for installation instructions In accordance with international transportation regulations the BBU is only charged to between 35 and 45 of its t...

Page 22: ...r sustaining cache memory once the power is shutdown 1 2 7 PSUs Figure 1 11 PSU Module PN IFT 9273ECPSU The AR3016G is equipped with two 2 redundant hot swappable 530W PSUs which are located at the rear of the enclosure See Figure 1 5 The PSU is permanently mounted into a 2U dual level bracket especially designed to house both the PSU and a cooling module which is mounted in the lower part of the ...

Page 23: ...They are installed in the slots located in the PSU modules see Figure 1 12 Two 2 LEDs indicates the internal cooling fans status Intelligent Dual Speed Operation The cooling fans in the cooling module operate with two rotation speeds Under normal operating conditions the cooling fans run at the low speed which is sufficient for maintaining efficient airflow across components Under the following co...

Page 24: ... for the options with event notification values The cooling module specifications are listed in Appendix B 1 3 AR3016G Monitoring The AR3016G RAID subsystem comes with several monitoring methods to give you constant updates on the status of the system and individual components The following monitoring features are included in the subsystem 1 3 1 I2C bus The following AR3016G elements are interface...

Page 25: ...ts fail or when certain controller or subsystem thresholds are exceeded Whenever you hear an audible alarm from the AR3016G 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 2 or three 3 successive and prolonged beeps WARNING Failing to respon...

Page 26: ...ble components are given in Chapter 5 1 4 3 Normalized Airflow Proper subsystem cooling is referred to as normalized airflow Normalized airflow ensures the sufficient cooling of the subsystem and is only attained when all the components are properly installed Therefore a failed component should only be hot swapped when a replacement is available If a failed component is removed but not replaced pe...

Page 27: ...es to your system 2 2 Installation Pre requisites 1 Static free installation environment The AR3016G subsystem must be installed in a static free environment to minimize the possibility of electrostatic discharge ESD damage See Section 2 3 2 Component check Before installing the AR3016G subsystem you should first check to see that you have received all the required components See Section 2 5 If an...

Page 28: ... the enclosure and will consequently lead to system overheating Keep a faulty module in place until you have a replacement unit and you are ready to replace it 3 An enclosure without disk drives can weigh over 24 kilograms 53 pounds Two 2 people are required to install or relocate the subsystem Drives should be removed from the enclosure before moving the subsystem 4 Airflow considerations The sub...

Page 29: ...plastic vinyl and Styrofoam in your work area Handle all components by holding their edges or metal frames Avoid touching the exposed circuitry on PCB boards and connector pins 2 4 General Installation Procedure Following all the instructions provided below can save subsystem installation time Detailed illustrated instructions for each component are given in the following sections CAUTION To ensur...

Page 30: ...cords that came with the subsystem to connect the subsystem to the main power source Use the self purchased Fibre cable to connect a host port to the host computer or an external device Step 6 Power up Once the components have been properly installed and all cables are properly connected you can power up the subsystem and configure the RAID array See Section 4 4 2 4 1 Installation Procedure Flowch...

Page 31: ...ains the enclosure chassis with all the pre installed components The other two 2 boxes contain the power cords and accessory items Accessory items include an audio jack to DB9 cable null modem Quick Installation Guide screws and a CD containing the Installation and Hardware Reference Manual this document the User s Operation Manual Firmware RAIDWatch Management Software and the RAIDWatch User s Ma...

Page 32: ...ogically responsible manner Dispose used BBU at authorized battery disposal sites only Do not use nor leave the BBU near a heat source Heat can melt the insulation and damage other safety features of battery cells possibly leading it to acid leak and result in flames or explosion Do not immerse the BBU in water nor allow it to get wet Its protective features can be damaged Abnormal chemical reacti...

Page 33: ...metal sheet covers the BBU slot on the rear panel of the subsystem The metal sheet is attached to the chassis with two 2 screws These screws must be removed To loosen turn the screws counterclockwise See Figure 2 2 Figure 2 2 Remove the Metal Sheet Retention Screws Step 2 Remove the metal sheet It may be difficult to remove the metal sheet as it is embedded in the subsystem chassis If you are unab...

Page 34: ...n removed the BBU can be installed To do this align the BBU with the slot from which the metal sheet was removed and then gently push the BBU into the slot See Figure 2 4 Figure 2 4 Install the BBU Step 4 Secure the BBU to the enclosure Tighten the two 2 retention screws on the back of the BBU The BBU comes equipped with a charger circuit Once the BBU is properly installed the installation process...

Page 35: ...ou do not try to use drives of any other size Drive type The AR3016G described in this manual can use SATA II or SATA I hard drives Please ensure that you purchase the correct hard drives CAUTION The hard drives and drive trays should only be installed into the subsystem after the subsystem has been mounted into a rack cabinet If the hard drives are installed first the subsystem will be too heavy ...

Page 36: ...plied 6 32 flat head screws See Figure 2 5 2 9 Drive Tray Installation Once the hard drives have been installed in the drive trays the drive trays must be installed into the AR3016G WARNING All drive trays must be installed into the enclosure even if they do not contain a hard drive If the trays are not installed into the enclosure the ventilation required for cooling will not be normalized and th...

Page 37: ...stalling a Drive Tray Step 4 Close the front flap on the drive tray Make sure the front flap is closed properly to ensure that the connector at the back of the hard drive is firmly connected to the corresponding connector on the backplane board If the front flap is not closed properly the connection between the hard drive and the subsystem will not be secure Figure 2 9 Closing the Drive Tray Front...

Page 38: ...tact your system vendor for further details The subsystem should be installed in the rack or cabinet before the hard drives and the drive trays are installed If the drive trays with the associated hard drives are installed the subsystem will be too heavy to mount into a rack or cabinet When installing the subsystem into a rack or cabinet it is advisable that three people assist in the mounting pro...

Page 39: ...OM ports Device status information can be obtained from the FW The FW is fully described in the User s Operation Manual that came with your system Please refer to this manual for further information RAIDWatch RAIDWatch is a fully integrated Java based Graphics User Interface GUI that came with the subsystem and can be used to monitor and maintain the subsystem and the RAID controllers using your w...

Page 40: ... of a number of threatening events occur These events usually jeopardize the functional and operational integrity of the controller board and must be heeded at all times Events such as a breach of the temperature threshold will trigger the alarm and if an onsite subsystem manager is present the manager should use either the LCD panel or the PC hyper terminal to determine the cause of the alarm and...

Page 41: ...3 2 2 LCD Panel The LCD panel shown in Figure 3 1 consists of five 5 buttons three 3 LEDs and a 16x2 character LCD screen that indicates subsystem status Press the ENT button for two 2 seconds on the initial screen to enter the main menu Press the ESC button to clear the current event Press the UP and DOWN arrow keys to select viewing items In the last item View and Edit Event Logs the most recent...

Page 42: ... that the subsystem and all its components are operating correctly Table 3 2 LCD Panel LED Definitions NOTE During the power up process the LCD panel ATTEN LED will be turned on If the subsystem boots up correctly then the ATTEN LED will be turned off after the boot up procedure is complete 3 2 3 Drive Tray LEDs Two 2 LED indicators are located on the right side of each drive tray See Figure 3 2 R...

Page 43: ...ar panel of the controller module is shown in Figure 3 3 below The LED definitions are shown in Table 3 4 and Table 3 5 below Figure 3 3 Controller Module Rear Panel LED Name Color Status 1 Ctrl Status Green Amber GREEN indicates that the controller is active and operating normally AMBER indicates the controller is under initialization process or failed The controller is not operating 2 C_Dirty Am...

Page 44: ...low LED Name Color Status Link CH0 1 Link Green ON indicates that channel 0 1 link has been established OFF indicates that channel 0 1 link has not been established Speed CH0 1 Speed Green Amber LIT GREEN indicates 4G link Speed FLASHING AMBER indicates 2G link Speed OFF indicates 1G link Speed Table 3 5 Controller Module Channel Status LEDs 3 2 5 LAN Port LEDs A shielded Ethernet cable must be us...

Page 45: ... The BBU LED is located on the right side of the BBU on the subsystem rear panel See Figure 3 5 Figure 3 5 BBU LED Location LED Name Color Status BBU Status Amber ON indicates the BBU has failed and cannot sustain the cache memory Please re charge the BBU or contact your system vendor to verify the problem OFF indicates the BBU is sufficiently charged and can sustain cached data FLASHING indicates...

Page 46: ...the subsystem You may also check the readings from other sensors within the enclosure Airflow might have been disrupted by the absence of one or several major modules or the failure of a cooling fan Once the thermal condition is improved charging will resume automatically 2 If a new battery module has been charged for over seven 7 hours and this event is issued you may remove and re install the ba...

Page 47: ...two 2 red LEDs on the back Each LED corresponds to a single fan in the cooling module See Figure 3 7 When the LED is on it indicates the fan has failed When the LED is off it indicates the fan is functioning properly Figure 3 7 Cooling Module LEDs and Cooling Fan Locations The AR3016G has a novel approach to stabilizing the temperature within the subsystem When the intelligent sensors on the backp...

Page 48: ... the audible alarm is ignored and the problem is not rectified unexpected damages may occur 3 3 1 Default Threshold Values NOTE The threshold values listed below are used to trigger a warning event and sound the alarm A different value set is reserved for triggering the cooling fans to operate at a high rotation speed The fan speed value set is not user configurable Table 3 9 shows the default thr...

Page 49: ...ontroller s charger circuits will stop charging You will then receive a message that says Thermal Shutdown Enter Sleep Mode When the temperature falls back within normal range the battery will resume charging 3 4 I2 C Monitoring Presence detection and the general working status of the cooling fan and other modules are monitored through an I2 C serial bus If any of these modules fail you will be no...

Page 50: ...rd allows for both copper and optical connections Copper cable is cheaper but limited to lengths of less than 30m Optical cable can be used over longer distances and have been shown to be more reliable Due to the extremely demand of high data transfer rate optical cables are preferred for 4Gb s Fibre connectivity Optical cables are also less susceptible to EMI Fibre cables will have to be purchase...

Page 51: ...ese safety features however they can still inflict damage 4 1 3 FC Speed Auto detection Speed auto detection is specified by the Fibre Channel standard If a 2Gb s port is connected to a 4Gb s port it will negotiate down and run at 2Gb s If there are two 4Gb s ports on either end of the link the link will be run at 4Gb NOTE If the Fibre Channel cable being used is too long for your system it may en...

Page 52: ...rive channels the transfer rates and the mechanical performance of the hard disks should be considered When cabling follow all the Fibre channel specifications Pay attention to signal quality and avoid electronic noise from adjacent interfaces The drives in the same logical array should have the same capacity but it is preferred that all the drives have the same capacity A spare drive should have ...

Page 53: ...ID LUN mapping Different logical groups of drives are mapped to the LUN numbers under a host ID For a multi host operation a logical drive configuration can be mapped to different ID LUN combinations In this case the file locking mechanism is necessary ID LUN mapping procedures are described fully in the User s Operations Manual 4 3 Sample Topologies The FC ports on the controller rear panel can b...

Page 54: ...rate host computers Redundant Host If one of the host computers fails the second host computer that is connected to the subsystem can resume the operation of the subsystem See Figure 4 1 4 3 2 Sample Topology Direct Attached In the configuration shown in Figure 4 2 one 1 AR3016G subsystem is connected to a single host computer Data path redundancy makes sense when the following configurations are ...

Page 55: ...wing Memory module Memory modules have been correctly installed on the controller boards BBU If BBU is installed make sure BBU has been installed correctly Hard drives Hard drives have been 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 subsystem Cable connections The host ports on the subsystem have been...

Page 56: ...ct cables unexpected damages may occur Step 2 Power on the AR3016G The first AR3016G should be powered on before the host computers To power on the AR3016G please follow the description below Using the power cords provided in the package connect both power sockets on the subsystem rear panel to the main power source Turn the two 2 power switches on See Figure 4 3 Each switch controls a single PSU ...

Page 57: ...at power is being supplied to the system 4 BBU LEDs If a BBU module is installed the LEDs on the BBU rear panel should start flashing amber indicating that the BBU is being charged 5 PSU LEDs If the PSU is operating normally and experiencing no problem after power on the LEDs on the PSU should light green constantly 6 Firmware and RAIDWatch The overall status of the system may be checked using the...

Page 58: ... up Screen The LCD screen startup sequence is shown and described in the sequence below This screen appears when the PSUs are turned on System is performing a self test System power on self test is completed System is accessing different interfaces Verifying installed cache memory System is ready You can now start to configure the subsystem AR3016G Ready Model Name Status Data Transfer Indicator I...

Page 59: ...stem Stop all I O access to the EonStor subsystem Please refer to the related documentation of your applications Step 2 Flush the cache Locate the C_Dirty LED on the back of controller module to check if there is still cached data in memory Use the Shutdown Controller function to flush all cached data This prepares the RAID subsystem to be safely powered down Step 3 Turn off the power Turn off the...

Page 60: ...eplacing it the internal airflow will be disrupted and the system will overheat causing damage to the subsystem All of the following components can be replaced in case of failure 1 Controller module 2 Memory module 3 BBU 4 PSU module 5 Cooling module 6 Hard drive 5 1 2 General Notes on Component Replacement With the exception of the RAID controller module all of the components on the AR3016G inclu...

Page 61: ...ubsystem ensure that the power has been turned off and that all precautionary measures without exception are adhered to The controller board is very sensitive component and can be easily damaged WARNING When inserting a removable module take heed that DO NOT USE EXCESSIVE FORCE Forcing or slamming a module can damage the pins on the module connectors either on the module itself or on the backplane...

Page 62: ...member that the controller board is one of the most sensitive components in the AR3016G All previously stipulated safety precautions see Section 2 3 must be strictly adhered to Failure to adhere to these precautions can result in permanent damage to the controller board resulting in lengthy delays for the end user For your own safety and that of the subsystem make sure that no power is being suppl...

Page 63: ...Module If the controller module itself has failed it must be replaced To replace a failed controller module Step 1 Remove the controller module from the subsystem see Section 5 2 3 If the DIMM module is undamaged it can be removed and reinstalled on the new controller module For instructions on removing and installing a DIMM module please see Section 5 3 Step 2 Install the DIMM module onto the new...

Page 64: ...t position Figure 5 4 Lifting the Controller Module Latches Upward Step 5 Secure the controller module to the subsystem by installing the two 2 screws on the levers See Figure 5 5 Figure 5 5 Installing the Controller Module Screws Step 6 Re attach all the cables that were removed These include the cables that connect to the host and the expansion chassis any Ethernet cable that was previously atta...

Page 65: ...tallation considerations When installing the DDR RAM DIMM module it is necessary to remove the controller module The controller board is more susceptible to damage than the other components and must be handled with extreme care Secure installation When replacing the DIMM module make sure that the new DIMM module is firmly in place prior to re installing the controller module If the DIMM module is ...

Page 66: ...ler module back in its original location See Section 5 2 3 5 4 Replacing a Faulty BBU The AR3016G houses one 1 BBU that can sustain cache memory in the event of a power failure or in the extremely unlikely event of both PSUs failing The BBU provides additional data security and helps minimize the loss of data during power shutdowns Each BBU consists of a bracket battery pack and a PCB board that c...

Page 67: ... Removing the BBU Step 2 Install the new BBU Align the BBU with the slot and then gently push the BBU into the slot See Figure 5 9 Step 3 Secure the BBU to the subsystem by fastening the two 2 retention screws on the back of the BBU Figure 5 9 Installing the BBU Step 4 Reset the subsystem for the new BBU to take effect The LED should start flashing to indicate that BBU is being charged When the BB...

Page 68: ... Two 2 redundant PSU modules The AR3016G is preinstalled with two 2 530W fully redundant hot swappable PSU modules These modules are located at the rear of the subsystem PSU canister Each PSU module is housed in a robust steel canister with the power supply converter unit in the front and two serially aligned cooling fans in the rear section When the PSU is removed from the chassis the cooling mod...

Page 69: ... PSU Module WARNING Although the PSU modules are fully redundant it is not advisable to run the AR3016G with a single PSU module for an extended period of time If the second PSU module fails the subsystem will be shut down To replace a PSU please follow these steps Step 1 Turn off the PSU Using the power switch that can be found on the left side of each PSU module See Figure 5 12 Step 2 Disconnect...

Page 70: ...ging the PSU Step 6 Remove the cooling module from the PSU module Please refer to Section 5 1 WARNING When a PSU is pulled out of the chassis the cooling module beneath the PSU is removed from the chassis at the same time It is recommended that the replacement procedure is completed in less than five 5 minutes to prevent the subsystem from overheating Step 7 Insert the previously removed cooling m...

Page 71: ... to secure the module See Figure 5 16 Figure 5 16 Installing the new PSU Module Step 9 Secure the PSU to the subsystem by fastening the retention screw through the PSU ejection lever See Figure 5 17 Figure 5 17 Fastening the PSU Retention Screw Step 10 Replace the power cable that connects the PSU module to the main power source Step 11 Turn the PSU module on ...

Page 72: ...placing a cooling module Once you are notified that a cooling module has failed it should be replaced as soon as possible A failed cooling module should only be removed from the subsystem when you have a replacement module immediately available that can be installed as soon as the failed cooling module has been removed WARNING The fan replacement process should be completed within ten minutes If t...

Page 73: ...PSU module See Figure 5 18 Figure 5 18 Removing the Cooling Module Step 3 Remove the cooling fan assembly by the following steps Make sure the PSU handle is in the down position so that you can grab the edge of the cooling fan assembly Use your thumb and middle finger to seize the cooling assembly your thumb by the upper edge of the fan guard and your middle finger at the hemispheric indent See Fi...

Page 74: ... PSU faceplate and that the side with screw holes should be facing up Do this with a precisely vertical motion so that the cooling module s connector can correctly mat with the connector in the module bay See Figure 5 20 Figure 5 20 Installing the Cooling Module Step 5 Secure the module by fastening the screws you previously removed Step 6 Reinstall the PSU module into chassis When powered on chec...

Page 75: ...drive tray out only about one inch and then wait for at least 30 seconds for the hard drive motor to spin down before taking it out completely Any impact to the hard drive while the drive motor is spinning can damage the drive Keep a replacement on hand If a hard drive has failed make sure you have a replacement hard drive readily available before removing the failed drive from the subsystem Do no...

Page 76: ...ve tray front flap will automatically be lifted and the drive tray will be dislodged from the chassis Figure 5 22 Opening the Front Flap Step 3 Remove the drive tray with the hard drive gently and carefully withdrawing the drive tray with hard drive from the chassis See Figure 5 22 Figure 5 22 Removing a Drive Tray Step 4 Remove the four 4 retention screws located on the sides of the drive tray tw...

Page 77: ...g a Failed Hard Drive Step 5 Remove the hard drive from the drive tray Step 6 Install the new hard drive Please refer to the complete hard drive installation procedures in Section 2 7 3 Step 7 Install the drive tray with the hard drive to the chassis See Section 2 8 ...

Page 78: ...ystem A 3 Serial Communication Cable Part Number IFT 9270CUPSCab The AR3016G is shipped with a customized audio jack to DB9 serial communication cable that connects the subsystem controller module to a PC hyper terminal for subsystem management If you wish to use a UPS with your subsystem an additional audio jack to DB9 UPS cable see Figure A 1 must be purchased Figure A 1 Audio Jack to DB9 UPS Ca...

Page 79: ...rial port is 38400 and must be changed to 2400 For instructions on changing the baud rate please refer to the User s Operation Manual that came with the subsystem A 4 3 Connect COM2 The separately purchased audio jack to DB9 serial cable connects the COM2 port on the controller module to the UPS directly See Figure A 2 The cable transmits UPS status updates to the controller module and will in tur...

Page 80: ...subsystem after the subsystem has been powered on but you will have to trigger the firmware to allow the subsystem to detect the UPS A 6 UPS Status Monitoring If a UPS has been correctly connected to the subsystem the status of the UPS will be constantly monitored by the controller through the COM2 audio jack serial port The status of the UPS will determine the controller s write policy and messag...

Page 81: ...s been disrupted The write policy will be changed from the default write back to write through If this message appears the subsystem should be properly shut down to avoid data loss Message 5 Warning UPS Battery Low 50 This message appears when the UPS battery power level has dipped below 50 of its capacity The default write policy will be changed from the default write back to write through Messag...

Page 82: ...el BPL Write Policy Status UPS connection is absent N A N A Write back UPS connection detected N A N A Write back Warning UPS AC Power Loss detected Disconnected BPL 50 Write through Warning UPS Battery Low 50 Please shut down to protect data loss Disconnected BPL 50 Write through Warning UPS Battery Low 50 Connected BPL 50 Write through UPS AC Power Restored Reconnected BPL 50 Write back UPS AC P...

Page 83: ...º F to 95º F w BBU Non operating 40º to 60ºC 40º F to 140º F Altitude Operating 3 658m 12 000 ft Non operating 12 192m 40 000 ft Power Requirements Input Voltage 100VAC 240VAC with PFC auto switching Frequency 47 63Hz Power Consumption 530W Dimensions Without Front Handles With Front Handles Height 130 0mm 5 1 inches 131 0mm 5 1 inches Width 445 0mm 17 5 inches 482 6mm 19 inches Length 488 2mm 19 ...

Page 84: ...A CE UL60950 CB BSMI Shock Operating 5G 11ms duration half sine Non operating 15G 11ms duration half sine Vibration Operating 5 500Hz 0 16G X Y Z Sine Non operating 5 500Hz 1 0G X Y Z Sine Warning Alarms Audible alarms System LEDs Event notification via the RAIDWatch Manager LCD screen or RS 232C terminal ...

Page 85: ...nd cannot be changed Cache Mode Write through write back adaptive write policy Cache Memory Pre installed 256MB or above DDR RAM DIMM with ECC registered Number of LUNs Up to 32 per host ID Multiple Target IDs Host Channel Yes Aliases for Target IDs Yes Firmware on Flash Memory Yes Drive Hot swapping Yes B 2 2 Architecture Specification CPU 600MHz PowerPC 750FX Fibre Controllers HPFC 5750C DIMM Sl...

Page 86: ...tor Correction Yes Hold up Time At least 16ms at 115 230VAC full load after a loss of AC input I2 C Through backplane to RAID controller Over temperature Protection Lost cooling or excessive ambient temperature Cooling Fans Two fans for each unit inside PSU Temperature Operating 0 C to 50 C 32 F to 122 F Storage 40 C to 70 C 40 F to 158 F Humidity Operating 20 to 90 non condensing Non operating 5 ...

Page 87: ...le LCD keypad panel The RAIDWatch Manager program using in band or Ethernet connection Performance Monitoring Yes Remote Control and Monitoring Yes Event Broadcast Alert Yes via Java based RAIDWatch Manager Event Notification Yes via RAIDWatch s sub module Configuration Client or NPC Hardware Connection In band over Fibre Ethernet or RS 232C Configuration on Disk Configuration data stored on disk ...

Page 88: ...sure Management Service via I2 C Interface Yes Automatic Drive Failure Detection Yes Automatic Rebuild on Spare Drives Yes Regenerate Logical Drive Parity Yes Bad Block Reassignment Yes Automatic Rebuild upon Failed Drive Replacement Yes Manual Clone of Suspected Failed Drive Yes Concurrent Rebuild on Multiple Drives in a RAID 0 1 Logical Drive Yes Salvage the 2nd Temporary Failed Drive in a RAID ...

Page 89: ...AR3016G 16 bay subsystems 530W capacity IFT 9273ECFanMod Cooling fan module for Enhanced AR3016G 16 bay subsystems IFT 9273HandLLCD Left side forearm handle for 3U RAID subsystems LCD panel included IFT 9270CHandR Right side forearm handle for 3U subsystems applicable to the Left or Right side of JBOD subsystems Table C 1 Spare Parts Shipped with the Subsystem C 2 Accessories Accessories that came...

Page 90: ... Optical FC cable LC LC MM 62 5 125 Duplex LSZH O D 1 8mmx2 5 Meters IFT 9270CFCCab03 Optical FC cable LC LC MM 62 5 125 Duplex LSZH O D 1 8mmx2 10 Meters IFT 9272CDTrayDmy Dummy Drive tray Type II bezel IFT 9273CBTE Li Ion battery cell pack with four 4 battery cells An EEPROM is implemented to record the installation date Firmware will notify the user when the approximate one year life expectancy...

Page 91: ...case and a 20 pin host connector These port sockets receive Small Form Factor SFP fiber optic and copper based transceivers You may contact our technical support for an updated list of SFP transceiver modules that have been tested to comply with the sockets The pin outs are shown in Figure D 1 and their definitions are shown in Table D 1 Figure D 1 SFP Connector Pin Outs ...

Page 92: ...ss of signal logic 0 indicates normal operation 9 VEER Receiver ground common with transmitter ground 10 VEER Receiver ground common with transmitter ground 11 VEER Receiver ground common with transmitter ground 12 RD Receiver inverted DATA out AC coupled 13 RD Receiver non inverted DATA out AC coupled 14 VEER Receiver ground common with transmitter ground 15 VCCR Receiver power supply 16 VCCT Tra...

Page 93: ...he controller module rear panel for terminal emulation management PN IFT 9270ASCab Figure D 2 RS 232C Audio Jack Pin Outs CN1 Pin Number Pin Name 1 Ground 2 TXD 3 RXD CN2 Pin Number Pin Name 1 NC 2 RXD 3 TXD 4 DTR Shorted 5 GND 6 DSR Shorted 7 RTS Shorted 8 CTS Shorted 9 NC Table D 2 RS 232C Audio Jack Pin Out Definitions ...

Page 94: ...udio Jack UPS Cable Pin Outs Use this cable to connect the COM2 serial port to a UPS PN IFT 9270CUPSCab Figure D 3 RS 232C Audio Jack Pin Outs CN1 Pin Number Pin Name 1 Ground 2 TXD 3 RXD CN2 Pin Number Pin Name 1 TXD 2 RXD 3 NA 4 NA 5 NA 6 NA 7 NA 8 NA 9 Ground Table D 3 RS 232C Audio Jack Pin Out Definitions ...

Page 95: ...ull Modem A null modem is used for wire swap and is necessary for connecting COM1 CN2 to a PC serial port PN IFT 9011 Figure D 4 Null Modem Pin Outs Swap pin 2 and pin 3 Swap pin 4 and pin 6 Swap pin 7 and pin 8 Table D 4 Null Modem Pin Outs ...

Page 96: ...erence Manual D 6 Ethernet Port Pin Outs D 5 Ethernet Port Pin Outs Figure D 5 LAN Port Pin Outs Pin Pin Name Pin Pin Name 1 LAN_TXP 5 N2 2 LAN_TXN 6 LAN_RXN 3 LAN_RXP 7 N1 4 N2 8 N1 Table D 5 Ethernet Port Pin Outs D 6 Main Power IEC type receptacle ...

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