Xyratex RS-1600-FC-FFX2, Installation And User Manual

Page 1: ...RS 1600 FC FFX2 Installation and User Guide Part No 37592 03A Issue 3 0 March 10 2003...

Page 2: ...all information in this document is accurate the Authors accept no liability for any errors that may arise No part of this document may be transmitted or copied in any form or by any means for any pu...

Page 3: ...1 2 2 Tower Option 3 1 3 The Plug in Modules 4 1 3 1 Power Supply Cooling Module 4 1 3 2 Operators Panel 6 1 3 3 Loop Resiliency Circuit Input Output Module FC FFX2 7 1 3 4 Drive Carrier Module 10 1...

Page 4: ...Tools 27 2 6 FC FFX2 FC AL Interface 28 2 6 1 Connecting Multiple Enclosures 28 2 7 LRC I O Module Installation 29 2 7 1 Parts Check List 29 2 7 2 Procedure 29 2 8 Drive Enclosure Device Addressing 3...

Page 5: ...7 4 5 Drive Carrier Module Faults 47 4 5 1 Dummy Carrier Modules 47 4 5 2 Auto Start Failure 48 4 6 Dealing with Hardware Faults 48 4 7 Continuous Operation During Replacement 48 4 8 Replacing a Modul...

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Page 7: ...signed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and...

Page 8: ...without all units in place Permanently unplug the unit if you think that it has become damaged in any way and before you move it Drive Carrier Module Caution Label Do not operate with modules missing...

Page 9: ...C or 200 240 VAC The plug on the power supply cord is used as the main disconnect device Ensure that the socket outlets are located near the equipment and are easily accessible The equipment is intend...

Page 10: ...s used in a manner not specified by the manufacturer the protection provided by the equipment may be impaired A faulty Power Supply Cooling module must be replaced with a fully operational module with...

Page 11: ...als on the power supply must only be located in a RESTRICTED ACCESS LOCATION where both of the following apply Ref UL60950 access can only be gained by SERVICE PERSONNEL or by USERS who have been inst...

Page 12: ...uld take into consideration the maximum operating ambient temperature for the unit which is 40 C when dual cooling modules are fitted The rack should have a safe electrical distribution system it must...

Page 13: ...o invalidate the warranty If you remove any drive module you may lose data If you remove a drive module replace it immediately If it is faulty replace it with a drive module of the same type and capac...

Page 14: ...the PSU Danger of electric shock inside Return the PSU to your supplier for repair Battery Safety page x section rewritten Warning inserted as follows Warning The battery is not user replaceable there...

Page 15: ...mix PSU Cooling modules of different types Section 2 4 2 note added Important PSU2 RH rear bay must be fitted upside down as shown in Figure 2 1 Sections 2 5 2 5 1 and 2 6 para titles FC FFX2 FCAL cha...

Page 16: ...ed to 4 8 6 and new section 4 8 5 inserted Battery Replacement Section 4 9 Battery added to spare parts list Glossary Definitions of Module and ESI Ops panel revised to reflect the fact that the ESI O...

Page 17: ...v 3 0 February 24 2003 Chapter 1 Table 1 1 Switch 3 RAID Host FC ports will not be linked together internally changed to RAID Host FC ports will be linked together internally Version Date Description...

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Page 19: ...Introduction 1 Chapter 1 Introduction 1 1 The RS 1600 FC FFX2 System Figure 1 1 The RS 1600 FC FFX2 FC AL System...

Page 20: ...sembly also includes an integral Ops Panel mounted at the rear The chassis assembly contains 16 drive bays at the front each of which accommodates a plug in drive carrier module The 16 drive bays are...

Page 21: ...Introduction 3 1 2 2 Tower Option An optional tower kit is available which can be fitted to the rack chassis described here Figure 1 3 Enclosure Chassis Rear Figure 1 4 RS 1600 FC FFX2 Tower Option...

Page 22: ...SU Cooling module 48V DC 450W PSU Cooling module Warning Do not mix PSU Cooling modules of different PSU Cooling Module Two Power Supply Cooling modules Figure 1 5 are supplied mounted in the rear of...

Page 23: ...nt within the module 1 3 1 2 Multiple Power Supply Cooling Modules The RS 1600 FC FFX2 system must always be operated with two Power Supply Cooling modules fitted The two Power Supply Cooling modules...

Page 24: ...Enclosure 1 3 2 1 Ops Panel Indicators and Switches The Ops Panel includes Light Emitting Diodes LEDs which show the status for all modules an Audible Alarm which indicates when a fault state is prese...

Page 25: ...losure management and interface to devices on the Backplane PSU LRC and Ops Panel to monitor internal functions These processors operate in a master slave configuration to allow failover Table 1 1 Ops...

Page 26: ...indicator Cache Active Green RAID Activity Green RAID Fault Amber ESI LRC module fault LED Amber The enclosure may be configured with either 1 or 2 RAID modules If only 1 module is fitted a matching...

Page 27: ...tion 9 Warning Do not attempt to lift the enclosure by means of the extended LRC module Figure 1 9 FC FFX2 LRC I O Module Figure 1 10 RS 1600 FC FFX2 Enclosure with FC AL LRC I O Modules and AC PSUs I...

Page 28: ...ier module comprises a hard disk mounted in a carrier Each drive bay will house a single 1 0 inch high 3 5 inch disk drive in its carrier Each disk drive is enclosed in a die cast aluminum carrier whi...

Page 29: ...will be ON and will flicker as the drive operates 1 3 4 2 Anti tamper Locks Anti tamper locks are fitted in the drive carrier handles Figure 1 13 and are accessed through the small cutout in the latch...

Page 30: ...ules LEDs show constant green for good or positive indication Constant Amber LEDs indicate there is a fault present within that module The Ops Panel also incorporates an Audible Alarm to indicate when...

Page 31: ...tage Range Selection Automatic Frequency 50 60 Hz Inrush Current 50A 260VAC Power Factor 0 98 Harmonics Meets EN61000 3 2 DC Input Voltage Range 40V to 60V DC Rated DC Line Inrush Current 50A peak Saf...

Page 32: ...0 000ft Altitude Non Operational 305 to 12 192m 1000 to 40 000ft Shock Operational Vertical axis 5g peak 1 2 sine 10ms Shock Non Operational 30g 10ms 1 2 sine Vibration Operational 0 21grms 5 500 Hz R...

Page 33: ...op of 16 drives 1 external port SFP GBIC connectors 2 host SFP GBIC ports hubbed together Mounting Rear single bays 3 and or 4 see Figure 1 3 Connectors 2 x SFP module LC optical max cable length 500m...

Page 34: ...ics as Enclosure temperature Fan speed Drive condition Operator panel status For more information on the implementation of this function please request a copy of the SES specification from your suppli...

Page 35: ...L configurations and installation Table 2 1 RS 1600 FC FFX2 Configuration Module Location Drive Bays ALL drive bays must be fitted with either a drive carrier module or a dummy carrier no bays should...

Page 36: ...Important Drive carrier module must always be fitted in locations 1 1 drive 0 and 4 4 drive 15 This is the minimum configuration required for the system to operate and provide SES Management Services...

Page 37: ...enclosure The rack should present a maximum back pressure of 5 pascals 0 5mm water gauge 2 3 2 Rack Mounting Rail Kit A set of mounting rails is available for use in 19 inch rack cabinets These rails...

Page 38: ...ach bay 4 Screw the 4 front rack mount screws through the flanges and tighten 5 Fit and tighten the rear hold down screws ensuring the enclosure is in tight contact to both the side and top of the cha...

Page 39: ...e module if any pins appear to be bent 2 With the PSU handle in the open position Figure 2 3 slide the module into the enclosure Figure 2 4 3 Cam the module home by manually closing the PSU handle Fig...

Page 40: ...RS 1600 FC FFX2 User Guide 22 Figure 2 4 Installing an AC Power Supply Cooling Module 1 Figure 2 5 Installing an AC Power Supply Cooling Module 2...

Page 41: ...e gained by SERVICE PERSONNEL or by USERS who have been instructed about the reasons for the restrictions applied to the location and about any precautions that shall be taken and access is through th...

Page 42: ...nnecting devices shall not be in the earthed circuit conductor between the dc source and the point of connection of the earthing electrode conductor Protective Earth Conductor Size The protective eart...

Page 43: ...the module home by manually closing the PSU handle see Figure 2 7 A click should be heard as the handle latches engage see Figure 2 8 Figure 2 6 I 48V PSU Module Handle in Open Position Figure 2 7 in...

Page 44: ...inal block cover 8 Turn the supply power back on 9 Switch on power at the PSU switch 2 4 3 4 Wiring Instructions for 48V DC PSU Warning The 48V and 48V terminals are not connected to chassis earth 1 F...

Page 45: ...re 2 1 these contain Port Bypass Circuits PBC that provide loop resiliency in the event of unplugged or failing drives Note Figure 2 11 shows the logical routing of the FFX2 FC AL interface through th...

Page 46: ...no external terminators required with Fibre Channel architecture and any drive may be hot plugged during operation 2 6 1 Connecting Multiple Enclosures Multiple enclosures are connected together by u...

Page 47: ...rface connector do not install if any pins are bent 1 The modules should be installed in rear bays 3 and 4 of the Enclosure Figure 2 1 Note LH and RH modules are fitted in opposite orientations as sho...

Page 48: ...ss ranges see Table 2 2 The SEL_ID base address is set by means of the thumb wheel switch on the Ops Panel at the rear of the enclosure It is recommended that the RS 1600 FC FFX2 is given ID1 The Mode...

Page 49: ...16 Drive switch range setting SWITCH Device slot 1 2 7 RAID 0 0 N A continued up to N A RAID 1 1 N A N A SES Tgt 1 N A N A N A SES Tgt 2 N A N A N A Drive 1 1 4 20 100 Drive 1 2 5 21 101 Drive 1 3 6...

Page 50: ...ith either a drive carrier or front dummy fascia no bays should be left completely empty 2 9 1 2 Drive Configuration Important After you have installed the drive carrier modules in your RS 1600 FC FFX...

Page 51: ...e carrier gently all the way into the enclosure until it is stopped by the camming lever on the right of the carrier Figure 2 16 Figure 2 15 I FC FFX2 Drive Carrier Module Figure 2 16 Installing an FC...

Page 52: ...verse of this procedure press on the latch to release the handle 2 10 3 Dummy Carrier Modules Any unused drive bays must be fitted with a dummy carrier module 2 10 4 Engaging the Anti tamper Locks The...

Page 53: ...is no longer visible in the aperture beside the key Note A drive carrier cannot be installed if its anti tamper lock is activated outside the Enclosure 2 11 Power Cord Connection 2 11 1 Parts Check Li...

Page 54: ...distribution and the enclosure If a direct connection is made with the RS 1600 FC FFX2 power cord ensure that it is connected to the enclosure Warning Some electrical circuits could be damaged if exte...

Page 55: ...below to power up the enclosure 1 Apply AC Mains power to the enclosure Turn the Power Supply Cooling modules to ON 2 On the Ops Panel the Audible Alarm beeps once all LEDs flash for 7 seconds then t...

Page 56: ...ated constant GREEN If a problem is detected the color of the relevant LED will change to AMBER 3 3 Ops Panel LEDs The Ops Panel LEDs fault and status conditions are defined in Table 3 2 and shown in...

Page 57: ...U LEDs or Fan LEDs Any PSU fault or Fan fault On On Flash Over or Under temperature On Off On ESI LED on LRC ESI processor A Failed On Off On ESI LED on LRC ESI processor B Failed On Off On None Unkno...

Page 58: ...is only one Power Supply Cooling Module present the drive motors will spin up in a delayed sequence 3 4 1 Disk Drives LEDs Each drive carrier incorporates two indicators an upper GREEN and lower AMBE...

Page 59: ...lt is indicated on the Ops Panel please refer firstly to Table 4 2 and then to the section referenced within that table 4 1 1 Initial Start up Problems 4 1 1 1 Faulty Cords First check that you have w...

Page 60: ...k the maximum cable length has not been exceeded 4 2 LEDs Green LEDs are always used for good or positive indication flashing Green Amber if non critical conditions exist Amber LEDs indicate there is...

Page 61: ...en the Audible Alarm sounds it may be muted by pressing the Alarm Mute push button Automatic muting will take place after two minutes if the mute switch is not manually operated The Alarm Mute push bu...

Page 62: ...ctions good On On Off PSU LEDs or Fan LEDs Any PSU fault or Fan fault On On Flash Over or Under temperature On Off On ESI LED on LRC ESI processor A Failed On Off On ESI LED on LRC ESI processor B Fai...

Page 63: ...ons on the drives carriers If none are evident then there may either be an ESI processor problem or a Backplane problem 3 Change the Ops Panel module see 4 8 2 Symptom Cause Action 1 Ops Panel FAULTLE...

Page 64: ...ol process is for the fans to automatically increase in speed when a thermal threshold is reached This may be caused by higher ambient temperatures in the local environment and may be perfectly normal...

Page 65: ...ernal temperature measured in the airflow through the enclosure exceeds a pre set threshold a thermal alarm will sound 1 Check local ambient environment temperature is below the upper 40 C specificati...

Page 66: ...module blanks missing for more than a few minutes the Enclosure can overheat causing power failure and data loss Such use will invalidate the warranty Replace a faulty drive with a drive of the same t...

Page 67: ...ts installed you can continue working while replacing the faulty module 1 Make sure you identify the faulty Power Supply Cooling module correctly from the two modules installed 2 Switch off and discon...

Page 68: ...RS 1600 FC FFX2 User Guide 50 Figure 4 2 Removing Inserting an AC Power Supply Cooling Module 1 Figure 4 3 Removing an AC Power Supply Cooling Module 2...

Page 69: ...Removal procedures 1 Switch off power at the PSU switch 2 Remove all supply power by turning off the supply at the disconnect device located near to the equipment 3 Remove the terminal block cover 4 D...

Page 70: ...RS 1600 FC FFX2 User Guide 52 Figure 4 5 Removing Inserting a 48V Power Supply Cooling Module 1 Figure 4 6 Removing Inserting a 48V Power Supply Cooling Module 2...

Page 71: ...he Power Supply Cooling module Caution Handle the module carefully and avoid damaging the connector pins Do not install the module if any pins appear to be bent 2 With the PSU handle Figure 4 6 in the...

Page 72: ...nals are not connected to chassis earth 1 For installations with 48V earthed a shorting link must be added see Figure 4 8 2 For installations with a separate earth connect the earth cable to the earth...

Page 73: ...st not be run without all modules in place Note As there should always be two LRC I O modules installed you can continue working while replacing the faulty module 1 Ensure that you correctly identify...

Page 74: ...the latch in the open position slide the LRC module into the enclosure until the latch engages automatically 2 Cam the module home by manually closing the latches see Figure 4 12 3 A click should be h...

Page 75: ...ions Warning Risk of explosion if battery pack is replaced by an incorrect type The battery pack must only be replaced with a battery pack of the following type which contains current limiting and tem...

Page 76: ...e three screws in the standoffs 4 Reconnect the battery by pushing the connector firmly into the pcb socket Note the polarization of the battery connector 5 Dispose of the battery in accordance with N...

Page 77: ...pproximately1 inch 25mm and wait 30 seconds 3 Withdraw the module from the drive bay and fit a replacement module in accordance with the instructions in Section 2 10 Drive Carrier Installation 4 9 Spa...

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Page 79: ...wire used for the transmission of data signals between computer equipment Note Cable is UK preferred terminology for either a power cord or a data cable Character A representation coded in binary dig...

Page 80: ...cooling modules and two LRC I O modules Operating system The software running the host computer For example on PCs it is often Windows 95 98 Windows NT or OS 2 and on Hewlett Packard machines it coul...

Page 81: ...19 46 48 Enclosure Services Processor 41 Enclosure System Interface Operators Panel 6 ESD 18 49 ESI processor 45 f fan failure 45 FC_AL signal 42 h HSSDC 2 connectors 28 hub function 27 i I O Module 2...

Page 82: ...User Guide 64 RAID controller 2 7 29 55 RS 1600 FC2 28 s SEL_ID base address 30 Select ID 42 SES xiii 31 32 SES Communications xiii 31 32 SFP connectors 28 SYSTEM LED 45 48 t tower 3 v Visible and Au...