Galaxy GHDXS2-1430R-16F4D Installation and Hardware Reference Manual
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Chassis
Overview
to the subsystem. The modular design of the subsystem ensures the ease of
subsystem maintenance.
NOTE:
On receiving and unpacking your subsystem, please check the package
contents against a printed copy of Unpacking List included in kit. If any
modules are missing or appear damaged, please contact your subsystem
vendor immediately.
1.2 Chassis
Overview
The GHDX2-1430R-16F4D RAID storage subsystem is housed in a 3U
metal chassis made of compact steel. The chassis can be divided into the
front and the rear sections, which are respectively accessed through the
front and rear panels. Separately-purchased rackmount rails are available
from Infortrend for installation into 19” standard racks or cabinets. Please
acquaint yourself with the locations of individual components before
proceeding with hardware installation.
NOTE:
Components accessed through the front panel are referred to as “Front
Panel Components” and components accessed through the rear panel are
referred to as “Rear Panel Components.”
1.2.1 Front Panel Overview
The front section of the subsystem features a 4x4 layout for sixteen (16)
3.5-inch drives. One of the two forearm handles comes with an LCD
keypad panel. The LCD panel provides easy access to the subsystem’s
monitoring and configuration utilities.
The front view of the RAID subsystems is shown in
Figure 1-2
.
Descriptions of each front panel component are given below:
Figure 1-2: RAID with an LCD Keypad Panel