easyRAID S8A2-U4R2, Hardware User Manual

Page 1: ...easyRAID S8A2 Hardware User Manual Ultra 320 SCSI to Serial ATA II Disk Array Systems Version 1 1 www easyraid com ...

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Page 3: ...easyRAID S8A2 U4R2 Ultra 320 SCSI to Serial ATA II Disk Array System Hardware User Manual ...

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Page 5: ...onfiguration Unpacking 3 Components 4 Front Panel 4 Disk Tray 5 ER S8A2 Rear View 6 Installing Disks 7 Making Connections 10 Connecting the Host Interface 10 Connecting a network 11 Connecting and Turning on the Power 12 Chapter 3 Maintenance Replacing a Disk 13 Replacing a Power Supply 14 Upgrading Memory 17 Appendix Hardware Specifications 19 ...

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Page 7: ...d documentation are protected by copyright and are distributed under licenses restricting their use copying and distribution No part of this documentation may be reproduced in any form by any means without prior written authorization and its licensors Conventions Caution This symbol is used to remind users to pay attention to important descriptions regarding usage and maintenance repair or additio...

Page 8: ... disk array system on an unstable cart stand or table It may fall causing serious damage to the product Keep the disk array system away from magnetic forces Do not use the disk array system near water Keep the disk array system away from dust sand or dirt Gaps and openings in the cabinet are provided for venti lation Never block or cover these openings because the disk array system may overheat an...

Page 9: ... and openings since they may touch dangerous voltage points and cause a risk of fire or electric shock Unplug the power cord from the wall outlet before clean ing Keep the disk array system dry Do not use liquid cleaners aerosol cleaners or a wet cloth Use a damp cloth for cleaning Except as specifically explained in this User Manual do not attempt to service the disk array system by yourself Open...

Page 10: ...ce To reduce the possibility of data errors caused by electromagnetic interference locate the disk array system at least five feet away from electrical appliances and equipment that generates magnetic fields Power Supply Safety Notes To avoid electric shocks do not use an extended power cord or an outlet that does not match the disk array system plug or leaves the plug exposed The disk array syste...

Page 11: ...etic fields such as those generated by a high voltage power cables and motors etc no direct sunlight a flat stable surface capable of supporting the disk array system VT100 Terminal Settings Refer to the following table for a summary of VT100 terminal settings required to communicate with the disk array system Refer to your system manual for instructions on setting up the VT100 terminal settings I...

Page 12: ...320 SCSI interfaces that are compatible with previous SCSI stan dards Refer to the following table to understand SCSI bus requirements Note Subtract the internal cable length 30 cm from the maximum SCSI bus length to calculate the maximum external SCSI cable length SCSI Standard Maximum SCSI Bus Length in Meters Data Rate in Megabytes per Second Maximum Number of Devices Ultra320 12 320 15 Ultra16...

Page 13: ... nu al SA 4340S Ultra 32 0 SC SI to Se ria l AT A II Dis k Arr ay Sys tem Power P S FailAccess Enter ESC Pri Sec So ftw are Us er Ma nu al SA 4340S Ultra 32 0 SC SI to Se ria l AT A II Dis k Arr ay Sys tem Power P S FailAccess Enter ESC Pri Sec Power Cables Disk Tray Keys Hardware and software user Manuals Disk Array System RS 232 Cable Terminator SCSI 100cm U320 Screw pack Rails option HPD to VHD...

Page 14: ...ton Moves up in the LCD menus 12 Escape function button Returns to the previous LCD menu without making changes 13 Enter function button Selects a menu item or confirms a choice or entry 14 Power on indicator green Indicates the disk array system power is on 15 Power supply fail indicator red Indicates a failed power supply 16 Host computer access indicator Indicates data transfer between the disk...

Page 15: ...ray Systems 5 2 Basic Configuration Components DiskTray No Name Description 1 Status LED Green Disk online Red No Disk 2 Access LED This OrangeLED indicates that the disk is being accessed 3 Tray handle Releases the disk tray 2 1 Front 3 ...

Page 16: ...nel Connects to the host server 4 Cooling fan 2 4 System cooling fan Fan2 is standard Fan4 is optional 5 Power Supply 2 Removable redundant power supply 2 6 Power Supply AC In Connects to a 100 240 VAC power source 7 Power Supply Handle For power supply removal 8 Power Switch Switches the power on or off 9 Ethernet Port Used for browser based configuration 10 RS 232 Port Connects to a VT100 termin...

Page 17: ...sic Configuration Installing Disks Installing Disks This section describes how to install disks in the disk array system 1 Unlock the disk tray with an included disk tray key 2 Gently pull the disk tray handle to the opened position 3 Remove the disk tray ...

Page 18: ...k Array Systems 2 Basic Configuration Installing Disks 4 Insert the disk into the disk tray and fix into place with screws supplied with the disk 5 Slide the disk tray back into the empty slot 6 Slowly push the disk tray handle closed ...

Page 19: ...easyRAID S8A2 Serial ATA II Disk Array Systems 9 2 Basic Configuration Installing Disks 7 Lock the disk tray with the key 8 Repeat steps 1 to 8 until all of the required disks have been installed ...

Page 20: ...er to the following sections to make host interface connections Small Computer Systems Interface The easyRAID S8A2 has dual Ultra320 SCSI interfaces Follow these instructions to make connec tions 1 Connect the SCSI terminator A to the right top connector of the easyRAID S8A2 host port 1 primary SCSI channel at the rear of the disk array system 2 Connect the Ultra320 SCSI cable B to the right botto...

Page 21: ...rial ATA II Disk Array Systems 11 2 Basic Configuration Making Connections Connecting a network Connect the network cable to the RJ 45 port at the rear of the unit CAT 5e COM LAN HostPort1 HostPort2 FAN2 4 FAN1 3 P S2 ...

Page 22: ... Plug a power cable A to a power connector at the rear of the unit then plug the second power supply cable into the second power connector B 2 Switch C on the disk array system Note The system is equipped with auto switching power supplies that can run on 100 to 240 VAC CAT 5e COM LAN HostPort1 HostPort2 FAN2 4 FAN1 3 P S2 B A C ...

Page 23: ...k from the disk tray 4 Align the rear of the new disk with the rear of the disk tray 5 Insert the new disk into the disk tray 6 Attach the disk to the disk tray with the screws that came with the disk 7 Slide the disk tray back into the empty slot then close the disk tray handle 8 Push the front panel door closed and lock it Note Turn off the audible alert by pressing the Up and Down function but ...

Page 24: ... removed while the disk array is powered on and operating Follow these instructions to replace a failed power sup ply 1 Identify the power supply that has failed 2 Remove the power cable from the power supply connector at the rear of the unit 3 Loosen the power supply retaining screw Note Turn off the audible alert by pressing the Up and Down function but tons on the front panel twice simultaneous...

Page 25: ...g the power supply handle A and pressing the release catch B at the same time 6 Insert a new power supply 7 Push the power supply handle into place CAT 5e COM LAN HostPort1 HostPort2 Fan2 4 FAN1 3 P S2 CAT 5e COM LAN HostPort1 HostPort2 Fan2 4 FAN1 3 P S2 A CAT 5e COM LAN HostPort1 HostPort2 Fan2 4 FAN1 3 P S2 CAT 5e COM LAN HostPort1 HostPort2 Fan 2 4 FAN 1 3 P S 2 ...

Page 26: ...333 200 pin DIMM with a maximum capacity of 1 GB Follow these instructions to upgrade the memory 1 Remove the screws from the disk array system top cover and lift the cover as illustrated 2 When open the cover the controller can be seen clearly and the DIMM just on it Pull the DIMM retaining clips away from the DIMM CAT 5e COM LAN HostPort1 HostPort2 Fan2 4 FAN1 3 P S2 CAT 5e COM LAN HostPort1 Hos...

Page 27: ...n remove the DIMM The DIMM springs out of the socket 4 Gently push the new DIMM into the stock at 45 degrees 5 The push the corners of the DIMM down The DIMM is secured by the DIMM socket retaining clips Note The DIMM module will fit in only one direction Do not force the DIMM into place ...

Page 28: ... Serial ATA II Disk Array Systems 3 Maintenance Upgrading Memory 6 Place the top cover on the disk array system and replace the screws to fix the top cover on the disk system chassis CAT 5e COM LAN HostPort1 HostPort2 ...

Page 29: ...pendent and transparent Up to 1GB DDR SDRAM LCD panel operation indicator Audible alarm disable alarm LED indicator on disk failures Connectors 4 x Ultra320 SCSI ports 2 channels 1 x RS 232 Serial port 115200 8 N 1 1 x RJ 45 Ethernet port 10 100 Mbps Power Supply Redundant 300 Watt 100 240 VAC 47 63 Hz 6 3A 10 Over voltage current power and short circuit protection LED indicates power status Opera...

Page 30: ... 3 0 Gb s Disk Channels 8 channels Memory Type DDR 333 200 pin DIMM Memory Sockets 1 Memory Size Up to 1 GB Button Interface Up Down Enter and ESC Backplane Interface connector Compact PCI Temperature Sensors 2 Disk Channel Support 8 channels Disk Number Supported 8 disks Disk Connector Type Serial ATA II Temperature Sensors 5 Power Connector Type 2 x Slot 2 Fan Connector Type 4 x Slot 2 ...