DSS212J Enclosure Quick Guide
Version 1.00 – 2014.08.29
1.
Check the content
of the box. Please confirm that
your package contains the following:
# Description
Image / Description
Qty
1
2U 12-Bay JBOD
Enclosure
1
2
3.5” Drive Trays
12
3
6-32 PH#1 Screw
Set*
for mounting drives
1 set
4
Power Cable*
2
5
Serial Cable*
1
6
Fix mount rail kit
Includes rail, ear bracket, and
screw set*
1 set
7
Slide Rail Kit (opt.)
1 set
8
Bezel (optional)
1
9
Expander dummy
cover*
1
10 External mini-SAS
cables (optional)
SFF8088-8088 or SFF8087-
8644 depending on host card
1 set
11 Anti-static bags*
For drive or drive tray
12
12 This Quick Guide
1
13 Packaging
1 set
* Inside the accessories box. If any items are missing, please contact your
authorized reseller or sales representative
2.
Get familiar with the unit.
Front view of the unit
Front Panel
12x 3.5" Drive Bays
Power Button / LED:
System Status LED:
(Solid) System Healthy
System On
System Off
ID Button / LED:
ID On
ID Off
AC Power Off
(Blink) System Degraded
(Blink) Non-Critical Alarm
(Solid) Critical Alarm
Turn the ear handle
inwards to open and
reveal the rackmount
screw hole
Rear view of the unit
Power Supply
Blower Modules
Secondary
Expander Module
Primary Expander
Module
Serial Port
SAS Ports
PSU Alarm
Mute Button
Ground
Connector
3.5” Drive Tray
Expander Module
Expansion
Port
Host Port
Expander
Board
Fail-Over
Port*
To remove the Expander Module:
1. Press the latch downwards
2. Pull the handle outward and
pull the module out
Serial Port
** The Fail-Over port is used for a system configuration with
LSI Syncro CS redundant RAID controller cards (CS 9286-8e) in
the host system.
4.
Install drives into trays.
Follow the diagram closely.
SAS drives are recommended to fully utilize the dual expander
DSS212J. HDD sold separately.
To install 2.5" drives in 3.5"
drive tray, apply four M3
screws from the bottom of the
tray to the underside of the
drive (blue circles)
Apply four 6-32 screws
from the sides of the
tray to the side of the
drive (red circles)
Use the screw bit PH#1 for the
provided screws
5.
Install the Fix Mount Rail.
Follow the instruction
below. A number of rail length is available for different rack
depths.
1. Align the fix rails
to the hooks
2. Slide the rails
backwards
3. Secure the rails
with M4 screws
6.
Place the unit to the rack.
Follow the
diagram below.
Caution:
At least two people are
required to lift a fully populated chassis.
1. Place the square nuts to the front and back rack poles. Note the square
nut locations with respect to the chassis U height from the illustrations
Adjustment
bracket
4. Secure the enclosure
by applying M5 screw
through the ears of the
chassis
2. Install adjustment
brackets and secure
them with M5 screws
3. Carefully mount the chassis to the rack by aligning the tip
of the fix mount rail to the opening of the adjustment bracket
Thank you for your purchase of DSS212J Dual-Expander JBOD unit!
3.5"/2.5"
HDD/SSD Tray
Tray Latch
(press this to release the handle)
Tray Handle
Drive Status LED:
(Solid) Drive Online/Idle
(Blink) Drive Activity
RAID/Drive Fault
(Solid with Act/Idle)
(Slow Blink) Drive Locate
(Solid) Drive Off / Missing
RAID Rebuild
(Blink with Act/Idle)
Installation and service of this product should be conducted by a trained
personnel to avoid any bodily injury from electric shock or heavy object hazard
Observe ESD (Electrostatic Discharge) practices during integration to avoid
possible damage to the board and / or other components
