easyRAID S8A2-PER2, Hardware User Manual

Page 1: ...easyRAID S8A2 PER2 Hardware User Manual PCIe to Serial ATA II Disk Array System Version 1 0 ...

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Page 3: ...easyRAID S8A2 PER2 PCIe to Serial ATA II Disk Array System Hardware User Manual ...

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Page 5: ...ID S8A2 PER2 Front Panel 4 Disk Tray 5 easyRAID S8A2 PER2 Rear View 6 Installing Disks 7 Making Connections 10 Connecting the Host Interface 10 Connecting PCIe cable to the server 11 Connecting and Turning on the Power 12 Chapter 3 Maintenance Replacing a Disk 13 Replacing a Power Supply 14 Upgrading Memory 17 Replacing a FAN module 18 Appendix Hardware Specifications 19 ...

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Page 7: ...tion are protected by copyright and are distributed under licenses restricting their use copying and distribu tion No part of this documentation may be reproduced in any form by any means with out prior written authorization the company and its licensors if any Conventions Caution This symbol is used to remind users to pay attention to important descriptions regarding usage and maintenance repair ...

Page 8: ...the 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...

Page 9: ...aps 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 O...

Page 10: ...ower 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 system has a 3 wire grounded plug The third pin connects to ground do not remove it If the power cord or plug is damaged or worn unplug it immediately and contact a qualified service technician for maintenance To a...

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 com municate with the disk array system Refer to your system manual for instructions on setting up the VT100 terminal settings ...

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Page 13: ...if any of the following items are missing or damaged Caution The disk array system is heavy Be careful when lifting and moving it Power Cables Disk Tray Keys Hardware and software user Manuals Disk Array System RS 232 Cable PCIe cable Screw pack Rails option Fix Screw pack M5 Fix Screw pack UNC 10 32 Fix Screw pack M4 Re drive card ...

Page 14: ...function button 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 betw...

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

Page 16: ... the host server 3 RS 232 Port Connects to a VT100 terminal or equivalent 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 Power Supply 1 Removable redundant power supply 1 ...

Page 17: ...Basic 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: ...Disk 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 PER2 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: ...make all of the necessary connections Connecting the Host Interface The disk array system has PCIe interface Refer to the following sections to make host interface connections Small Computer Systems Interface The easyRAID S8A2 PER2 has PCIe interface Follow these instructions to make con nections 1 Connect the PCIe cable to the left top connector of the easyRAID S8A2 PER2 host port 1 at the rear o...

Page 21: ...nections Connect PCIe cable to the server While the PCIe cable has connect to the easyRAID S8A2 PER2 the other side of the cable connect to the re drive card A Then install the re drive card A into the PCI slot in the server B FAN2 4 FAN1 3 P S2 COM HOST1 COM LAN A B server re drive card ...

Page 22: ...the Power 1 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 FAN2 4 FAN1 3 P S2 COM HOST1 COM LAN B A C ...

Page 23: ... 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 t...

Page 24: ...y can be inserted and removed while the disk array is powered on and operating Follow these instructions to replace a failed power supply 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 pane...

Page 25: ...move the faulty power supply by pulling 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 Fan2 4 FAN1 3 P S2 COM HOST1 COM LAN Fan2 4 FAN1 3 P S2 COM HOST1 COM LAN A Fan2 4 FAN1 3 P S2 COM HOST1 COM LAN Fan2 4 FAN1 3 P S2 COM HOST1 COM LAN ...

Page 26: ...16 easyRAID S8A2 PER2 Serial ATA II Disk Array Systems 3 Maintenance Replacing a Power Supply 8 Tighten the power supply thumbscrew 9 Reconnect the power cable Fan2 4 FAN1 3 P S2 COM HOST1 COM LAN ...

Page 27: ...y system top cover and pull theDIMM retaining away the DIMM springs out of the socket Remove the DIMM 2 Gently push the new DIMM into the socket then push the corners of the DIMM down The DIMM is secured by the DIMM retaining clips Please the top cover on the disk array system and replace the screws to fix the cover Note The DIMM module will fit in only one direction Do not force the DIMM into pla...

Page 28: ...ere x refers to power supply 1 or 2 and an audible alert sounds 1 Identify the FAN module that has failed loosen the retaining screws slide it out of chassis 2 Insert a new FAN module tighten retaining screws Note Turn off the audible alert by pressing the Up and Down function buttons on the front panel twice simultaneously FAN2 4 FAN1 3 P S2 COM HOST1 COM LAN FAN2 4 FAN1 3 P S2 COM HOST1 COM LAN ...

Page 29: ...Func tions O S independent and transparent Up to 1GB DDR SDRAM LCD panel operation indicator Audible alarm disable alarm LED indicator on disk failures Connectors PCIe port RS 232 Serial port 115200 8 N 1 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 Operating temperature 5 C 40 C Operating humidity 1...

Page 30: ...I 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 channels Disk Connector Type Serial ATA II Temperature Sensors 5 Power Connector Type 2 x Slot 2 Fan Connector Type 4 x Slot 2 ...