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FALCON III 16 BAY DUAL CONTROLLER Installation and

1. Each statement is preceded by a round black dot e Numbered Lists Numbered lists are used to describe sequential steps you should follow in order Important information that users should be aware of is indicated with the following icons g NOTE These messages inform the reader of essential but non critical information These messages should be read carefully as any directions or instructions contained therein can help you avoid making mistakes A CAUTION Cautionary messages should also be heeded to help you reduce the chance of losing data or damaging the system W IMPORTANT The Important messages pertain to use the FALCON subsystem introduced in this manual A WARNING Warnings appear where overlooked details may cause damage to the equipment or result in personal injury Warnings should be taken seriously xii FALCON III Dual Controller Installation and Hardware Reference Software and Firmware Updates Please contact RAID Inc or visit our support site at www raidinc com support php Problems that occur during the updating process may cause unrecoverable errors and system down time Always consult technical personnel before proceeding with any firmware upgrade g NOTE The firmware version installed on your system should provide the complete functionality listed in the specification sheet user s manual We provide special revisions for various application purposes Therefore DO NOT upgrade y
2. MUX kit please follow these instructions t Step 1 Remove the drive tray from the subsystem See Section 5 8 t Step 2 Remove the hard drive from the drive tray See Section 5 8 2 t Step 3 Remove the two 2 MUX kit retention screws The MUX kit is secured on a drive tray by two 2 retention screws Turn the drive tray over and remove these screws See Figure 5 35 Put k eee MILA at I es Drive Tray Figure 5 35 Removing the Retention Screws A WARNING The MUX kits are small delicate components that must be handled with care w t Step 4 Install the new MUX kit The MUX kit IFT 9270AN2S1S shown in Figure 5 36 has two 2 pre drilled holes on each side that are reserved for retention screws Pre drilled Screw Holes Figure 5 36 MUX kit t Step 5 Align the new MUX kit at the back of the drive tray Align the holes on the base of the drive tray with the holes on the MUX kit Subsystem Maintenance 5 23 FALCON III Dual Controller Installation and Hardware Reference See Figure 5 37 Make sure that the Fibre connector is facing the back of the drive tray The Fibre connector will connect to the backplane board in the subsystem Figure 5 37 Screw Locations on an Empty Drive Tray t9 Step 6 Hold the MUX kit in place and turn the drive tray over Insert the two 2 retention screws from the bottom of the drive tray These screws will firmly secure the MUX kit to the drive
3. 0030 IFT 9270CUPS YCab 0030 The FALCON III is shipped with a customized audio jack to DB9 serial communication Y cable that connects the subsystem controller module to a PC hyper terminal for subsystem management If you wish to use a UPS with your subsystem an additional audio jack to DB9 UPS cable see Figure D 1 must be purchased Figure D 1 Audio Jack to DB9 UPS Cable A CAUTION The pinouts on the audio jack to DB9 serial cable used to connect to the UPS are different from the pinouts on the serial cable that was shipped with the subsystem When connecting the UPS device please be sure to Uninterruptible Power Supply D 1 FALCON III Dual Controller Installation and Hardware Reference use the correct cable The cable pinouts are listed in Appendix C D 4 Connecting the UPS to the Subsystem D 4 1 Connect the PSU Module Power Cords The two 2 power cords shipped with the subsystem must be plugged into the power cord sockets in the rear of the PSU modules The plug at the other end of the power cord must be inserted into a socket on the UPS See Figure D 2 Please refer to the UPS manual to determine the location of these sockets The UPS must then be connected to main power D 4 2 Set the Baud Rate The default baud rate for the COM 2 serial port is 38400 and must be changed to 2400 For instructions on changing the baud rate please refer to the Generic Operation Manual that came with the subsystem D 4 3 Connect C
4. 5 30 To do this turn the key lock on the front of the drive tray until the groove on its face is in a horizontal orientation Subsystem Maintenance Chapter 5 Subsystem Maintenance a Lock Unlock b Figure 5 30 Drive Tray Key lock Rotation t9 Step 3 Open the front flap by pushing the button at the front of the drive tray See Figure 5 31 The drive tray front flap will automatically be lifted and the drive tray will be dislodged from the chassis Figure 5 31 Opening the Front Flap Step 4 Remove the drive tray with the hard drive gently and carefully withdrawing the drive tray with hard drive from the chassis See Figure 5 32 Subsystem Maintenance 5 21 FALCON III Dual Controller Installation and Hardware Reference Figure 5 32 Removing a Drive Tray Step 5 Remove the four 4 retention screws located on the sides of the drive tray two on each side See Figure 5 33 Figure 5 33 Loosening the Hard Drive Screws jy Step 6 Remove the hard drive from the drive tray Disconnect the drive from the MUX kit and then remove the hard drive See Figure 5 34 Figure 5 34 Removing the Hard Drive t Step 7 Install the new hard drive Please refer to the complete hard drive installation procedures in Section 2 7 3 5 22 Subsystem Maintenance Chapter 5 Subsystem Maintenance 5 9 Replacing a MUX Kit If a MUX kit is damaged or broken it needs to be replaced To replace the
5. 5 7 Cooling Module Maintenance 5 7 1 Cooling Module Overview e Redundant cooling modules The FALCON III is equipped with two 2 redundant hot swappable dual blower cooling modules located on the lower level of the subsystem rear panel These cooling modules control the internal operational temperature of the subsystem and therefore their working integrity should be maintained at all times e Detecting a failed cooling module If a cooling module fails the LED located at the back of the module an audible alarm the firmware the RAIDWatch panel view or the Configuration Client can notify you e Replacing a cooling module Once you are notified that a cooling module has failed it should be replaced as soon as possible A failed cooling module should only be removed from the subsystem when you have a replacement module immediately available that can be installed as soon as the failed cooling module has been removed A WARNING The latches at the back of the cooling module secure the cooling module into the enclosure If these latches are broken the warranty on the cooling module will be void 5 7 2 Replacing a Cooling Module If one of the cooling modules fails it must be replaced as soon as possible The cooling modules are secured to the chassis with the two 2 black latches located on the rear surface of the module itself To replace the cooling module please follow these steps A WARNING e Although the cooling modul
6. Hardware Reference Figure 4 4 Direct Single Host Connection and Daisy Chain AN CAUTION All necessary SFP transceivers and cables connections must be made between subsystems before turn on the subsystem If you power on the subsystem before correctly connect cables unexpected damages may occur 4 4 3 Dual Path Host Connection In the configuration shown below one 1 FALCON III is connected to two host computers The dual path connection avoids single point of failure Multiple logical drives or multiple partitions can be created and made available separately through different ID LUN s on the host ports The subsystems appear as shared storage by the connected hosts Configuration 1 Connect the left FC ports from each host connection modules on the FALCON MI to a dual ported host computer See Figure 4 5 When one controller or loop fails the alternative controller or loop will take over the job 2 The onboard hub must be enabled by obtain the default setting for the fourth DIP switch or if the internal hub was previously disabled turn the fourth DIP switch to 0 Refer to Section 4 3 1 4 10 Subsystem Connection and Operation Chapter 4 Subsystem Connection and Operation Host Computer Host Computer Figure 4 5 Direct Dual Host Connection 4 4 4 Multi Hosts Connection via Fibre Switch In the configuration shown below one 1 FALCON III is connected to a Fibre Channel SAN Storage Are
7. Installing the Controller Module t Step 4 Reposition the controller module Once fully inserted lift up the levers at the back of the controller module This will set the controller module in the correct position See Figure 5 5 Figure 5 5 Lifting the Controller Module Latches Upward Subsystem Maintenance 5 5 FALCON III Dual Controller Installation and Hardware Reference Step 5 Secure the controller module to the subsystem by installing the two 2 screws on the levers See Figure 5 6 Figure 5 6 Installing the Controller Module Screws t Step 6 Re attach all the cables that were removed These include the cables that connect to the host and the expansion chassis any Ethernet cable that was previously attached to the LAN port and any cables that were attached to the COM ports 5 3 DIMM Module Replacement The subsystem comes with a pre installed 256MB capacity or above DDR RAM DIMM module on the controller The controller supports memory up to 2GB If a DDR RAM DIMM module has been failed or a different size of DIMM module needs to be used the pre installed module must be removed and the new one installed Replacement and installation instructions are described fully below 5 3 1 DIMM Module Considerations If the memory module on the controller module is going to be replaced the following issues must be considered when purchasing a replacement DIMM module e Pre installed DDR RAM DIMM module The FALC
8. Name 1 Ground TXD RXD CN2 Pin Number Pin Name TXD RXD NA NA NA NA NA NA Ground co co ri a Mm A ww w e Table C 5 RS 232C Audio Jack Pin Out Definitions C 6 Pin Outs Appendix C Pin Outs C 6 Null Modem A null modem is used for wire swap and is necessary for connecting COM1 CN to a PC serial port PN IFT 9011 Figure C 5 Null Modem Pin Outs Swap pin 2 and pin 3 Swap pin 4 and pin 6 Swap pin 7 and pin 8 Table C 6 Null Modem Pin Outs Pin Outs C 7 FALCON III Dual Controller Installation and Hardware Reference C 7 Ethernet Port Pin Outs Figure C 6 LAN Port Pin Outs Pin Pin Name Pin Pin Name 1 LAN_TXP 5 N2 2 LAN_TXN 6 LAN_RXN 3 LAN_RXP 7 N1 4 N2 8 NI Table C 7 Ethernet Port Pin Outs C 8 Main Power IEC type receptacle C 8 Pin Outs Appendix D Uninterruptible Power Supply Appendix D Uninterruptible Power Supply D 1 Uninterruptible Power Supply Overview An uninterruptible power supply UPS is a separately purchased battery backup unit that is connected to an RAID Inc subsystem If the UPS is sufficiently large it can be used to power the whole subsystem in the event of an AC power failure D 2 Compatible UPS Supplies The APC SMART UPS 700VA is compatible with the FALCON subsystem D 3 Serial Communication Cable Part Number IFT 9270CUPSCab
9. any way appears abnormal during use recharging or storage immediately remove it from the subsystem and stop using it If this is discovered when you first use the BBU return it to RAID Inc or your system vendor 5 4 2 Replacing a BBU To replace a BBU please follow these steps Step 1 Remove the faulty BBU from the chassis Loosen the two 2 retention screws located on both sides of the BBU then pull out the BBU See Figure 5 9 Retention Screws Figure 5 9 Removing the BBU t Step 2 Install the new BBU Align the BBU with the slot and then gently Subsystem Maintenance push the BBU into the slot See Figure 5 10 FALCON III Dual Controller Installation and Hardware Reference Subsystem Figure 5 10 Installing the BBU t Step 3 Secure the BBU to the subsystem by fastening the two 2 retention screws on the back of the BBU See Figure 5 11 Retention Screws Perens Figure 5 11 Fastening the BBU Retention Screws Step 4 Reset the subsystem for the new BBU to take effect The LED should start flashing to indicate that BBU is being charged When the BBU is fully charged the LED will light amber constantly See Figure 5 12 Figure 5 12 BBU LEDs g NOTE A new or replaced BBU takes at least 12 hours to charge to its full capacity Reset the subsystem whenever a BBU is replaced or added in order for the new BBU to take effect 5 10 Subsystem Maintenance
10. circuits ensure loop integrity and allow you to configure redundant paths to the host computers For configurations involving multi path multi host computers and cascading FALCON II be sure to properly set the DIP switches For details of the hardware configurations please refer to Chapter 4 One 1 LED per FC port indicates the connection status The modules are hot swappable and support online maintenance 1 3 FALCON III Monitoring The RAID subsystem comes with a number of different monitoring methods that provide you with continual updates on the status of the system and individual components The following monitoring features are included in the subsystem 1 3 1 12C bus The following FALCON III elements are interfaced to the RAID controller over a non user serviceable I2C bus e PSUs e Cooling modules e Temperature sensors for the temperature of the backplane board and controller board 1 3 2 LED Indicators The following active components come with LEDs to indicate the status of the individual component e LCD panel 3 LEDs e Drive trays 2 LEDs on each tray 1 14 Introduction Chapter 1 Introduction e RAID controllers 6 controller status LEDs and 2 Ethernet port status LEDs on each module e BBUs 1 LED on each module e Cooling modules 2 LEDs on each module e PSUs 1 LED on each module e Host connection modules 4 LEDs on each module 1 3 3 Firmware FW and RAIDWatch GUI Firmware The firm
11. must be handled with care To prevent interference within a rack system the cable routing path must be carefully planned and the cables must not be bent Subsystem Connection and Operation 4 1 FALCON III Dual Controller Installation and Hardware Reference 4 2 4 1 2 FC Lasers A CAUTION Lasers can be hazardous and may cause permanent eye damage or blindness and therefore must be treated with respect and used with caution Never look at lasers without knowing whether they are on or off Wavelengths The lasers on fiber optic cables emit either short wave SW beams 770nm 860nm or long wave LW 1270nm 1355nm beams Cables using either of these wavelengths can be used Laser types Two 2 types of laser devices can be used in FC cables Optical Fibre Control OFC and non OFC lasers The OFC lasers are high powered and can be used over long distances Safety features Due to their high power output OFC lasers usually come with a safety mechanism that switches the laser off as soon as it is unplugged Non OFC lasers are low power and do not come with these safety features however they can still inflict damage 4 1 3 FC Speed Auto detection Speed auto detection is specified by the Fibre Channel standard If a 2Gb s or 1Gb s port is connected to a 4Gb s port it will negotiate down and run at 2Gb s or 1Gb s If there are two 4Gb s ports on both ends of the link the link will be run at 4Gb s G NOTE 1 Ifthe
12. on the left host connection module will be hub together to both controller A top and controller B bottom The two FC ports of CH 1 on the right host connection module will also be hub together to both controllers The host ports on the two 2 host connection modules assume the same World Wide Name WWN node name and different port names If a controller fails the surviving controller will avail itself using the failed controller s port names In the event of cable disconnection or RAID controller failure a valid data link through the existing controller will continue data transfer that was previously served by the failed controller Enable the internal hub provides you the daisy chain functionality Connect the left FC ports on both host connection modules to the host computers and the right FC ports to the left FC ports of second subsystem Detail setting for the topology is being discussed in Section 4 4 of this manual A CAUTION If you are going to daisy chain the FALCON III subsystems be sure to connect all necessary SFP transceivers and cables before turn on the subsystem If you power on the subsystem before correctly connect cables unexpected damages may occur When the internal hub is disabled the two controllers on the subsystem will manage the FC ports on the separate host connection modules as seen in Figure 4 2 The right FC port on the host connection module is controlled by controller A and vice versa 4 6 Sub
13. procedure t 7 Step 2 Power on the subsystems that are not connected directly to the host computer if applied If you have daisy chained any FALCON M power on those subsystems before powering on the first subsystem that is connected to your host computer s A CAUTION All necessary SFP transceivers and cables connections must be made between subsystems before turn on the subsystem If you power on the subsystem before correctly connect cables unexpected damages may occur t Step 3 Power on the FALCON II The first FALCON III should be powered on before the host computers To power on the FALCON MI please follow the description below Using the power cords provided in the package connect both power sockets on the subsystem rear panel to the main power source Turn the two 2 power switches on See Figure 4 7 Each switch controls a single PSU therefore make sure that both switches are turned on Subsystem Connection and Operation 4 13 FALCON III Dual Controller Installation and Hardware Reference 4 14 Power Socket Power Socket Power Switch Power Switch Figure 4 7 Power Sockets and Power Switches A CAUTION Although the PSUs are redundant and a single PSU can provide sufficient power to the system it is advisable to turn both the power switches on If only one 1 PSU is operating and that PSU fails the whole system will crash jy Step 4 Power on the host computers The host com
14. the right to turn the subsystem on and off Two 2 embedded cooling fans provide sufficient airflow to keep the PSU cool A single LED indicates the PSU status When any power supply failure occurs such as over voltage or fan failure the LED shines red A handle at the back of the PSU enables you to remove the PSU from the subsystem while the subsystem is online This should only be done if the PSU has failed and needs to be replaced A retention screw at the top of the PSU module secures the PSU to the enclosure To remove the PSU the retention screw must be removed first When installing a new PSU module make sure that the retention screw has been firmly secured For the PSU specifications please refer to Appendix B Introduction 1 11 FALCON III Dual Controller Installation and Hardware Reference 1 2 9 Cooling Modules A a ji 2 p Je a P gt oll pr a A a jn F A P Latches Handle Figure 1 13 Cooling Module PN IFT 9273CFanMod The FALCON III is equipped with two 2 1U dual fan redundant hot swappable cooling modules IFT 9273CFanMod They are installed in the cooling module slots located in the lower section of the PSU modules see Figure 1 13 Two 2 LEDs on the rear panel indicates the internal cooling fans status Use the latches and handle to insert and remove the cooling module from the subsystem Intelligent Dual Speed Operation The cooling fans in the cooling module operate with two rot
15. while handling system modules The use of a grounded wrist strap and an anti static work pad are recommended Avoid dust and debris in your work area FALCON III Dual Controller Installation and Hardware Reference About This Manual This manual e Introduces the FALCON RAID Subsystem series e Describes all the active components in the system e Provides recommendations and details about the hardware installation process of the subsystem e Briefly describes how to monitor the subsystem e Describes how to maintain the subsystem This manual does not e Describe components that are not user serviceable e Describe the configuration options of firmware using terminal emulation programs or the RAIDWatch GUI that came with your subsystem e Give a detailed description of the RAID processing units or the RAID controllers embedded within the subsystem Revision History Initial release Who should read this manual This manual assumes that its readers are experienced with computer hardware installation and are familiar with storage enclosures Related Documentation e Fibre to SATA RAID Subsystem Generic Operation Manual e RAIDWatch User s Manual These two 2 documents are located in the CD included with your subsystem package FALCON III Dual Controller Installation and Hardware Reference Conventions Lists Bulleted Lists Bulleted lists are statements of non sequential facts They can be read in any order
16. you remove a failed component without replacing it the internal airflow will be disrupted and the system will overheat causing damage to the subsystem All of the following components can be replaced in case of failure 1 Controller modules Section 5 2 Memory modules Section 5 3 BBUs Section 5 4 Host connection modules Section 5 5 PSUs modules Section 5 6 Cooling modules Section 5 7 Hard drives Section 5 8 Hard drive trays Section 5 8 MUX kit Section 5 9 Subsystem Maintenance 5 1 FALCON III Dual Controller Installation and Hardware Reference 5 2 5 1 2 General Notes on Component Replacement With the exception of the RAID controller module all of the components on the FALCON IIL including the PSU modules cooling modules and drive trays are hot swappable and can be changed while the subsystem is still in operation Qualified engineers who are familiar with the FALCON III should be the only ones who make component replacements If you are not familiar with the FALCON III or with RAID subsystem maintenance in general it is strongly advised that you refer FALCON III maintenance to a suitably qualified maintenance engineer Normalized airflow depends upon the presence of all subsystem components A subsystem component even if it has failed should not be removed from the subsystem until a replacement is readily at hand and can be quickly installed Removing subsystem components wi
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18. Bey C_Birty Dre Gey 6 8B Fall Ethernet Port LED Indicators Figure 1 10 Controller Module Interfaces e Ethernet ports All the controller modules on the FALCON III come with a 10 100M Ethernet port used for remote management through the network When operated in the dual active mode system configuration is handled through one of the controllers In the event one controller fails the Ethernet port on the other controller inherits the configured IP and continues the monitoring or configuration service Shielded cables must be used to protect against emissions Connect the other end of the Ethernet cable to a LAN hub port of the local network e COM ports Each controller module comes with two 2 COM ports One port COMI is used for accessing the controller embedded configuration utility through the network that allows you to configure and monitor your array and upgrade firmware over a VT 100 terminal emulation program running on a management computer An audio jack to DB9 Y cable is shipped with your subsystem to facilitate the connection The Y cable connects the COMI serial ports on dual controller module rear panels to a PC hyper terminal for maintenance free terminal emulation management during controller failover failback The second COM port marked as COM2 is for uninterruptible power supply UPS connection An optional audio jacks to DB 9 serial communication cable PN IFT 9270CUPSCab IFT 9270CUPSYCab is available for p
19. Chapter 5 Subsystem Maintenance NOTE The life expectancy of a BBU is more than one year Follow the procedures above to replace an old BBU with a new one in order to maintain fault tolerant subsystem functionalities 5 5 Replacing a Faulty Host Connection Module The subsystem contains two 2 hot swappable host connection modules Each module consists of a metal bracket and a PCB board that connects to the backplane board If any one of the host connection modules fails remove the host connection module from the chassis and replace the PCB board before insert it back to the chassis To replace a host connection module please follow these steps jy Step 1 Disconnect the SFP transceiver s that are connected to the host connection module Press the latch on the bottom of the transceiver The transceiver will be loosened from the SFP cage by the mechanism Then pull out the transceiver module along with Fibre cable See Figure 5 13 a G NOTE The procedure for discounting the SFP transceiver is based on the IFT 9270CSFP2GAO01 If you are using a different SFP transceiver please refer to the document that came with the module Pull out the SFP transciver A sep z 2 da Press the a ER 4 bottom latch B a Figure 5 13 Disconnect the SFP transceiver t Step 2 Remove the host connection module from the chassis Loosen the two 2 hand screws by turning them counterclockwise The retention screws a
20. D 0 1 Logical Drive Salvage the 2 Temporary Failed Drive Y in a RAID 1 3 5 or 6 Logical Drive es Salvage the 1 Temporary Failed Drive Y in a RAID 0 Logical Drive A 5 FALCON III Dual Controller Installation and Hardware Reference This page is intentionally left blank A 6 Specifications C 1 SFP Connector Pin Outs Pin Outs Appendix C Pin Outs Appendix C Pin Outs Each of the SFP host or expansion ports is comprised of a case bottom an EMI case and a 20 pin host connector These port sockets receive Small Form Factor SFP fiber optic and copper based transceivers You may contact our technical support for an updated list of SFP transceiver modules that have been tested to comply with the sockets The pin outs are shown in Figure C 1 and their definitions are shown in Table C 1 3 TX Disable 4 mop vEFq s Mop peFra 6 E MOD DEF 0 10 E veer Veer ro 20 19 18 17 16 15 14 13 12 11 Figure C 1 SFP Connector Pin Outs C 1 FALCON III Dual Controller Installation and Hardware Reference C 2 Pin Transmitter ground common with receiver 1 VEET ground 2 TFAULT Transmitter fault not supported 3 T Transmitter disable laser output disabled on R high or open 4 MOD_DEF 2 Module definition 2 data line for serial ID 5 MOD_DEF 1 Module definition 1 clock line for
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22. FALCON Ill 16 BAY DUAL CONTROLLER FC 4G to SATA II RAID Subsystem Installation and Hardware Reference Manual FALCON III Dual Controller Installation and Hardware Reference Table of Contents CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION t1 PRODUCT OVER VIEW oii criidetetien tines fetta a a a Se eed e al ces 1 1 1 Product Over vie W siicsciecsavensecuvessacxesecnce EREE E ENTER REE EEEE 1 1 2 Enclosure Chassis 1 2 FALCON IIT COMPONENTS ccc eccssessssecesesseeceseecenseceseeeceaeeceaeeeeeaeeneeaes 1 5 1 2 1 ECD Panel T ea e E E tn eterna etree 1 6 12 2 Drive TAY Si oaran ni he das tisuoe evan AEE a Acne AE ek 1 6 1 2 3 MUX Kit cornet anene ern inva seveva lav covaede ince E E a iii 1 7 1 2 4 The RAID Controller Module c ccssccccecsees sess teseeeseeseceseeeseeasenseesaecusenesensaeates 1 8 T23 Controller Module Interfaces eeeeeeseeeeeeerssirrrrrrrsirrrerrrsrerereeee 1 9 1 2 6 DIMM Modul sccssvcscoccuievazeccuciussescunackscenucscncassevvevaiucbalcuceceustatsvecevecbnetaccevstaess 1 10 L207 Battery Backup UNS senars menene a eerie ence 1 10 1 2 8 Power Supply Units sorgin a Ae ALA 1 11 1 2 9 COOLING Modules seieren atana EPER eaea EVENES ASPER naie na ans 1 12 1 2 10 Enclosure Configuration Card cccceccccssccee sess cesseseesesseesessecusenceneesesseneeenetaes 1 13 1 2 11 Host Connection Modules 2 cccecccessecsecessesesesseesce cae cuseucseeseneeeecsecsaeneeaaeenaees 1 13 1 3 FALCON M MONITORING facies ccs Rd e nee
23. Fibre Channel cable being used is too long for your system it may end up running at 1Gb s even with two 2 4Gb s ports 2 If DIP Switch 5 or 6 on the back of the subsystem rear panel is manually selected to a specific transfer speed FC speed auto detection function will be disabled 4 1 4 SFP Transceivers Once you have purchased your FC cables it may be necessary to connect them to SFP transceivers These transceivers should typically have at least 4Gbps bi directional data links a laser transmitter for fiber optic cables LC connector and a metal enclosure to lower the EMI G NOTE LC connectors are small form factor fiber optic connectors based on a 1 25 mm ceramic ferrule with the familiar latching mechanism of the RJ 45 modular plug and jack Subsystem Connection and Operation Chapter 4 Subsystem Connection and Operation Other beneficial features of a typical SFP transceiver include a single power supply low power dissipation and hot swap capability It is also important that any transceiver you use meets the FC performance and reliability specifications g NOTE SFP transceiver modules must be purchased separately You may purchase the SFP transceivers from your FALCON subsystem vendor distributor 4 2 Topology and Configuration Considerations 4 2 1 Basic Configuration Rules When you are configuring your FALCON IM the list below contains some basic rules that should be followed NOTE Plea
24. HERNET PORT PIN OUTS narsa innana ieii e Cod CT MAIN POWER 6s vsccenciecusccscsias sgn covasincrssncestge cusascnshcv ste ancnsusdecnsbcbaqetedeaveteanascensestents C 7 APPENDIX D UNINTERRUPTIBLE POWER SUPPLY D 1 UNINTERRUPTIBLE POWER SUPPLY OVERVIEW D 1 D 2 gt COMPATIBLE UPS SUPPLIES v eneo an a eaa aE e ERa D 1 D 3 SERIAL COMMUNICATIONS CABLE seeeseeseeesreserrrerisisrererisrsrerssrsrerrererere D 1 D 4 CONNECTING THE UPS TO THE SUBSYSTEM esesseeeerrererrrerrerrres D 2 D 4 1 Connect the PSU Module Power Cords oseeseseseenesessesessessesrsrsreeseesee D 2 D42 Set the Baud Rates ccs 220 sss teaes sheer eh aan Oe aa Ra ata eG D 2 D 4 3 Come C OM a a aa aa E E a E E ER D 2 D a LODA E O EA E E E E TE A 3 D 6 UPS STATUS MONITORING v rria E E NEE EE E A 3 D 6 1 Normal Operational Status ccccccccccesecsescessesesseesecseeecuseseceeeseseesecneeaeceeeaeees D 3 D 6 2 URS Messages ni iiad oii iva ee i et hea eei iat angus D 4 D 6 3 UPS Message SUMIMary ccccccccccscceseceseeeseeceeeceseceseceseeeceseeseeeseceeeeseseaeeeaees D 5 1X FALCON III Dual Controller Installation and Hardware Reference Safety Precautions Precautions and Instructions e Prior to powering on the subsystem ensure that the correct power range is being used e The FALCON subsystem comes with 16 drive bays Leaving any of these drive bays empty will greatly affect the efficiency of the airflow within the enclosure and will consequently lead to the syste
25. Hot swapping Yes A 3 Drive Tray Specifications Height 28mm Width 110mm Depth 218 92mm Key lock Yes Specifications A 3 FALCON III Dual Controller Installation and Hardware Reference A 4 Power Supply Specifications Nominal Power 460W DC Output 12 0V 32A 5 0V 32A 3 3V 30A Input Frequency 47 to 63Hz AC Input 100VAC 10A 240VAC 5A with PFC Power Factor Yes Correction Hold up Time At least 16ms at 115 230VAC full load after a loss of AC input PC Through backplane to RAID controller Over temperature f Lost cooling or excessive ambient temperature Protection Cooling Fans Two fans for each unit inside PSU r Operating 0 C to 50 C 32 F to 122 F Pmperature Storage 40 C to 70 C 40 F to 158 F Mii Operating 20 to 90 non condensing Non operating 5 to 95 non condensing Altitude Operating 9 to 10 000 ft Non operating 0 to 40 000 ft i oe 115V input full load of 50 dB max aeons 5V 0 5A of 12V A 5 Cooling Module Specifications Max Air Flow each High speed 31 8 CFM module Low speed 20 1 CFM Input Power OW max Input Current 0 89A max Rated Voltage DC 12V High speed 55dB max ACOS NORE Low speed 44dB max Operating 10 to 60 C Temperature Storage 20 to 70 C A 4 Specifications A 6 A 7 Specifications Appendix A Specifications RA
26. ID Management e Text based firmware embedded utility over RS 232C through the included serial cable Configuration e LCD keypad panel e The RAIDWatch Manager program using in band or Ethernet connection Performance Monitoring XS Remote Control and eae Yes Monitoring Event Broadeast Al Yes via Java based RAID Watch Manager Event Notification Yes via RAIDWatch s sub module Configuration Client or NPC Hardware Connection In band over Fibre Ethernet or RS 232C Configuration on Disk Configuration data stored on disk drives for logical drive assemblies to exist after controller replacement basic settings e g channel mode settings are stored on NVRAM Failure Indicator Via audible alarm LCD keypad panel RAIDWatch Manager session event notifications or event prompts on terminal emulation Fault Tolerance Management Yes with user configurable detect Drive M A R T Support only clone and replace and perpetual clone functions Battery Back up Option Yes ISEMS RAID Inc Simple Enclosure y Management Service via PC Interface Automatic Drive Failure Detection Yes Automatic Rebuild on Spare Drives Yes Regenerate Logical Drive Parity Yes Bad Block Reassignment Yes Automatic Rebuild upon Failed Drive Repl Yes eplacement Manual Clone of Suspected Failed Dri Yes rive Concurrent Rebuild on Multiple Drives Y in a RAI
27. LEDs Two 2 LED indicators are located on the right side of each drive tray See Figure 3 2 Refer to Table 3 3 for the LED definitions When notified by a drive failure message you should check the drive tray indicators to find the correct location of the failed drive Replacing the wrong drive can fatally fail a logical array Subsystem Monitoring Chapter 3 Subsystem Monitoring Drive Busy LED Er Power Status LED Figure 3 2 Drive Tray LEDs Name Color Status FLASHING When the LED flashes blue indicates controller A is writing to or reading date from the drive The drive is busy Blue Drive Busy When the LED flashes amber indicates Amber ts controller B is writing to or reading date from the drive The drive is busy OFF indicates that there is no activity on the drive GREEN indicates that a drive is installed in Green the drive t Power Status TEG e drive tray Red RED indicates that there is a drive failure Table 3 3 Drive Tray LED Definitions i NOTE The controller in the upper controller slot is recognized as Controller A and the controller in the lower controller slot is recognized as Controller B 3 2 4 Controller Module LEDs The rear panel of the controller module is shown in Figure 3 3 The LEDs on the controller s faceplate that can be accessed from the rear of the enclosure are numbered from 1 to 6 The d
28. None of the covers or replaceable modules should be removed in order to maintain compliance with safety emission or thermal requirements Always secure every enclosure module by its retaining screws or make sure it is held in place by its latches Always make sure the subsystem has a safe electrical earth connection via power cords or chassis ground by the rack cabinet Hardware Installation Chapter 2 Hardware Installation 9 Be sure that the rack cabinet in which the subsystem chassis is to be installed provides sufficient ventilation channels and airflow circulation around the subsystem 10 Provide a soft clean surface to place your enclosure on before working on it Servicing the enclosure on a rough surface may damage the finish of the chassis 11 If it is necessary to transport the subsystem repackage all drives and replaceable modules separately 2 3 2 Static free Installation Static electricity can damage the system s electronic components To prevent ESD damage to any of the components follow these precautions before touching or handling them e Discharge the static electricity accumulated in your body by wearing an anti static wristband e Avoid carpets plastic vinyl and Styrofoam in your work area e Handle all components by holding their edges or metal frames Avoid touching the exposed circuitry on PCB boards and connector pins 2 4 General Installation Procedure Following all the instructions pro
29. OM2 The separately purchased audio jack to DB9 serial cable connects the COM2 port on the controller module to the UPS directly See Figure D 2 The cable transmits UPS status updates to the controller module and will in turn determine the write policy of the controller module To connect the serial communication cable to the subsystem controller insert the audio jack connector on one end of the cable into the COM2 port on the controller module To see how to connect the DB9 connector to the UPS please refer to the documentation that came with your UPS Power Cable _ P COM2 Connections Serre Figure D 2 Connecting the UPS to the Subsystem D 2 Uninterruptible Power Supply Appendix D Uninterruptible Power Supply D 5 Power On When powering on the subsystem the UPS must be powered on before the subsystem For instruction on how to power on the UPS please refer to the documentation that came with your UPS Note that the power on sequence described in Chapter 4 will be altered as shown below Step 1 Power on Fibre Channel connection devices including hubs and switches Step 2 Power on the UPS Step 3 Power on the FALCON III subsystem Step 4 Power on the host computers Step 5 Trigger the firmware to allow the subsystem to detect the UPS To see how to do this please refer to the Generic Operation Manual that came with the subsystem S NOTE A UPS can be connected to the subsystem after the su
30. ON M RAID subsystem comes with a 256MB capacity or above DDR RAM DIMM pre installed on the controller board If you wish to change the size of the DDR DIMM then a new DIMM must be installed e Purchasing considerations The FALCON III supports DDR RAM DIMM modules with memory capacities between 256MB and 2GB When purchasing a DDR RAM DIMM module to install on the controller board contact your subsystem vendor 5 6 Subsystem Maintenance Chapter 5 Subsystem Maintenance W IMPORTANT The DIMM modules for the dual controllers in the FALCON III subsystem must have exactly the SAME SIZE and SPEED e Installation considerations When installing the DDR RAM DIMM module it is necessary to remove the controller module The controller board is more susceptible to damage than the other components and must be handled with extreme care e Secure installation When replacing the DIMM module make sure that the new DIMM module is firmly in place prior to re installing the controller module If the DIMM module is not firmly in place the subsystem will not run and the whole procedure must be repeated 5 3 2 DIMM Module Replacement Procedure w NOTE If you are going to replace or upgrade a DIMM module please follow the instructions below If you do not want to replace or upgrade a DIMM you may skip this section If a DIMM module fails or if a DIMM module with a higher memory capacity is required the onboard DIMM module must be replace
31. SATA SATA II MUX conversion Eee ees dual controller subsystems Others IFT 9273CBTC Battery cell pack Li Ion enhanced FALCON 16 bay subsystems Power supply module Enhanced FALCON 16 bay subsystems IFT 9273CPSU 460W capacity IFT 9273CFanMod Cooling fan module for enhanced FALCON 16 bay subsystems Left side forearm handle for 3U RAID subsystems LCD panel IFT 9273 HandLLCD included Right side forearm handle for 3U subsystems applicable to the IFT 9270CHandR aa Left or Right side of JBOD subsystems Table B 1 Spare Parts Shipped with the Subsystem Spare Parts and Accessories B 1 FALCON III Dual Controller Installation and Hardware Reference B 2 Accessories Accessories that came with the subsystem are listed in Table B 2 Model Name Description IFT 9011 Null modem DB 9 female to DB 9 male wires swapped IFT 9270A YCab Serial port Y cable for dual controller subsystem 2 audio jacks to DB 9 maintenance free during controller failover failback Table B 2 Accessories Shipped with the Subsystem Accessories that must be purchased separately are listed in Table B 2 Model Name Description IFT 9270ASCab RS 232C serial cable audio jack to DB 9 IFT 9270CUPSCab UPS cable audio jack to DB 9 IFT 9270CUPS YCab UPS Y cable audio jack to DB 9 IFT 9270CSFP2GA01 Agilent Fibre Channel 2 125 1 0625 GBd Small Form Plugga
32. a Network using a Fibre Switch Multiple logical drives or multiple partitions can be created and made available separately through different ID LUN s on the host ports The subsystems appear as shared storage over the Fibre Channel network Configuration 1 The left FC ports of both host connection modules are both connected to a two zone switch or two switches then to host computers The software that came with your switch to control access to or communication between the devices within the zone and devices outside of the zone can configure the Fibre switch zones In this topology the FALCON III can integrate into any SAN environment Loop by pass resiliency maybe provided by external FC switches 2 When connecting to FC switches the onboard hub must be enabled by obtain the default setting for the fourth DIP switch or if the internal hub was previously disabled turn the fourth DIP switch to 0 Refer to Section 4 3 1 Subsystem Connection and Operation TT FALCON III Dual Controller Installation and Hardware Reference Host Computers Fibre Switch ct ee Figure 4 6 Multi Host Connection Via Switch g NOTE If multiple host IDs are used connection from the host ports to switch ports should operate in FC AL mode Connection from switch ports to host HBAs can be using point to point mode 4 5 Power On Once all of the components have been installed in the FALCON III and the host channels have been c
33. above 50 but its connection to the AC power supply has been disrupted in some way The write policy changes from write back to write through Message 4 Warning UPS Battery Low 50 Please shut down to protect data loss This message appears when the UPS battery power level has dipped below 50 of its capacity and the UPS has either been disconnected from the AC power supply or the AC power supply has been disrupted The write policy will be changed from the default write back to write through If this message appears the subsystem should be properly shut down to avoid data loss Message 5 Warning UPS Battery Low 50 This message appears when the UPS battery power level has dipped below 50 of its capacity The default write policy will be changed from the default write back to write through Message 6 UPS Battery restored to safe level This message appears when the UPS battery power level has been restored to above 50 of its capacity The write policy will be changed from write through to write back Message 7 UPS AC Power Restored This message appears when the AC power supply to the UPS has been reconnected If the UPS battery power level is below 50 the write policy will remain as write through If the battery power level is above 50 the write policy will change from write through to write back D 4 Uninterruptible Power Supply Appendix D Uninterruptible Power Supply D 6 3 UPS Message Summar
34. an it in automatically 2 9 Rack Cabinet Installation PN IFT 9273CSlider36 PN IFT 9273CSlider32 The FALCON III subsystem has been designed to fit into a standard cabinet or rack Two 2 slide rails are available for installing the subsystem into a rack or cabinet Please contact your system vendor for further details The subsystem should be installed in the rack or cabinet before the hard drives and the drive trays are installed If the drive trays with the associated hard drives are installed the subsystem will be too heavy to mount into a rack or cabinet When installing the subsystem into a rack or cabinet it is advisable that three people assist in the mounting process To install the subsystem into a rack or cabinet please refer to the installation instructions that came with the slide rails 2 10 Hardware Installation Chapter 3 Subsystem Monitoring Chapter 3 Subsystem Monitoring 3 1 Subsystem Monitoring Overview The FALCON III subsystem is equipped with a variety of self monitoring features that help to keep subsystem managers informed of the subsystem operational status providing vital feedback to help you maintain the operational integrity of the subsystem Prompt response to warnings and component failure notifications will improve the overall operation of the subsystem and help ensure the longevity of the FALCON II Self monitoring features include e Firmware FW The controllers in the FALCON III come with p
35. andard 1 inch pitch 3 5 inch SATA disk drives The drive bays are easily accessible from the front of the enclosure Each drive tray is pre installed with a MUX kit Two 2 LEDs on the front of the tray indicate the drive status A key lock on each drive tray secures the hard drive in place while an easily accessible button ensures fast and efficient drive hot swapping Retention screw holes are located on the sides of the drive tray These holes are reserved for securing hard drives to the tray A WARNING Introduction Introduction Chapter 1 Introduction Be careful not to warp twist or contort the drive tray in any way e g by dropping it or resting heavy objects on it The drive tray has been customized to fit into the drive bays in the FALCON III subsystem If the drive bay superstructure is deformed or altered the drive trays may not fit into the drive bay 1 2 3 MUX Kit SATA Connector Pre drilled Screw Hole Pre drilled Screw Hole Figure 1 8 MUX Kit PN 9273A2N2S 1S The FALCON III subsystem comes with sixteen 16 pre installed SATA II to SATA multiplexer MUX kits one in each drive tray These MUX kits facilitate the installation of separately purchased SATA II or SATA I drives When installing the drives into the drive tray the connectors at the back of the drive must be connected to the MUX kit SATA connector When installed into the enclosure the SCA II connector on the MUX kits will connect to
36. ation and Hardware Reference 1 16 without affecting the operational integrity of the subsystem These components should only be removed from the subsystem when they are being replaced At no other time should these components be removed from the subsystem 1 4 2 Components The following components are hot swappable e Controller modules in dual active mode e Host connection modules e PSUs e Cooling modules e BBUs e Hard drives S NOTE Instructions on how to replace these hot swappable components are given in Chapter 5 1 4 3 Normalized Airflow Proper subsystem cooling is referred to as normalized airflow Normalized airflow ensures the sufficient cooling of the subsystem and is only attained when all components are properly installed Therefore a failed component should only be hot swapped when a replacement is available If a failed component is removed but not replaced permanent damage to the subsystem can result Introduction Chapter 2 Hardware Installation Chapter 2 Hardware Installation 2 1 Introduction This chapter gives detailed instructions on how to install the controller module hard drives and drive trays into the subsystem Installation into a rack or cabinet should occur before the hard drives or drive trays are installed into the subsystem Please confirm that you received all of the components listed on the Unpacking List that came with the subsystem before proceeding with the instal
37. ation speeds Under normal operating conditions the cooling fans run at the low speed which is sufficient for maintaining efficient airflow across components Under the following conditions cooling fans raise their rotation speed to increase the airflow 1 Component Failure if one cooling fan a PSU or a temperature sensor fails the remaining cooling fan s automatically raises its rotation speed 2 Elevated Temperature if the temperature breaches the upper threshold set for any of the interior temperature sensors the cooling fans automatically raises its rotation speed 3 During the subsystem initialization stage the cooling fans operate at the high speed and return to lower speed once the initialization process is completed and no erroneous condition is detected Introduction Chapter 1 Introduction Syn OTE There are two values sets for the upper temperature thresholds One is set for event notification and the other triggering higher fan rotation speed The preset value for event notification can be changed using the firmware embedded configuration utility while the fan speed trigger is not a user s option Please refer to the FC to SATA RAID Subsystem Operation Manual for the options with event notification values The cooling module specifications are listed in Appendix B 1 2 10 Enclosure Configuration Card SSeS Figure 1 14 DIP Switch A DIP switch on the enclosure configuration card
38. ble C 2 RS 232C Audio Jack Pin Out Definitions C 3 FALCON III Dual Controller Installation and Hardware Reference C 3 DB9 Audio Jack Y Cable Pin Outs The two 2 audio jacks to DB 9 Y cable connects the COM1 serial ports on dual controller module rear panels for maintenance free terminal emulation management during controller failover failback IFT 9270AYCab Figure C 3 RS 232C Audio Jack Pin Outs CN1 Pin Number Pin Name 1 Ground 2 TXD 3 RXD CN2 Pin Number Pin Name NC RXD TXD DTR Shorted GND DSR Shorted RTS Shorted CTS Shorted NC O CO NI D TY BY WwW N Table C 3 RS 232C Audio Jack Pin Out Definitions C 4 Pin Outs Appendix C Pin Outs C 4 DB9 Audio Jack UPS Cable Pin Outs Use this cable to connect the COM2 serial port to a UPS PN IFT 9270CUPSCab Figure C 4 RS 232C Audio Jack Pin Outs CN1 Pin Number Pin Name 1 Ground TXD RXD CN2 Pin Number Pin Name TXD RXD NA NA NA NA NA NA Ground co cf i a ulale w e Table C 4 RS 232C Audio Jack Pin Out Definitions Pin Outs C 5 FALCON III Dual Controller Installation and Hardware Reference C 5 DB9 Audio Jack UPS Y Cable Pin Outs Use this cable to connect the COM2 serial port to a UPS PN IFT 9CAB000149G0 Figure C 5 RS 232C Audio Jack Pin Outs CN1 Pin Number Pin
39. ble Optical Transceiver LC waive length 850nm multi mode IFT 9270CFCCab01 Optical FC cable LC LC MM 62 5 125 Duplex LSZH O D 1 8mmx2 1 Meter IFT 9270CFCCab02 Optical FC cable LC LC MM 62 5 125 Duplex LSZH O D 1 8mmx2 5 Meters IFT 9270CFCCab03 Optical FC cable LC LC MM 62 5 125 Duplex LSZH O D 1 8mmx2 10 Meters IFT 9273Cslider32 Slide rail assembly for Enhanced FALCON 3U enclosures 23 32 rack depth IFT 9273Cslider36 Slide rail assembly for Enhanced FALCON 3U enclosures 23 36 rack depth IFT DDRESCMS5 512MB DDR RAM DIMM module for ASIC266 platform IFT DDRESCMA 1GB DDR RAM DIMM module for ASIC266 platform IFT DDRESCMB 2GB DDR RAM DIMM module for ASIC266 platform Table B 3 Separately Purchased Accessories B 2 Spare Parts and Accessories Appendix A Specifications Appendix A Specifications A 1 Technical Specifications Environmental Specifications Humidity 5 to 95 non condensing Temperature Operating 0 to 40 C Non operating 20 to 60 C Altitude Operating 12 000 ft Packaged 20 000 ft Power Requirements 100VAC 10A 240VAC 5A with PFC auto switching Input Voltage Frequency 47 63Hz Power Consumption 460W Dimensions Without Front Handles With Front Handles Height 130 0mm 5 1 inches 131 0mm 5 1 inches Width 445 0mm 17 5 inches 482 6mm 19 inches Length 488 2mm 19 2 inches 504 3mm 19 9
40. bsystem has been powered on but you will have to trigger the firmware to allow the subsystem to detect the UPS If daisy chain function is applied be sure the make all the cable connection and then power on the FALCON III that is not connected to host computer directly before power on the first FALCON III subsystem D 6 UPS Status Monitoring If the subsystem has correctly connected to a UPS the subsystem constantly will monitor the status of the UPS through the COM2 audio jack serial port The status of the UPS will determine the controller s write policy and messages that appear on the LCD panel and other monitoring devices will keep you informed of the UPS status D 6 1 Normal Operational Status If the UPS has been connected to main power and the UPS battery power level is above 50 then no status messages will appear and the default Write Back write policy will be implemented by the controller Uninterruptible Power Supply D 3 FALCON III Dual Controller Installation and Hardware Reference D 6 2 UPS Messages The following messages may appear on the LCD screen Message 1 UPS connection is absent This message appears when COM2 has not been connected to the UPS Message 2 UPS connection detected This message appears when the COM2 ports on the subsystem have been connected to the UPS Message 3 Warning UPS AC Power Loss detected This message appears when the UPS battery power level remains
41. ch BBU is secured to the subsystem with two 2 retention screws If a BBU has failed it should be replaced Please read the BBU handling precautions below before replacing it 5 4 1 BBU Warnings and Precautions e Install or replace the BBU with BBUs supplied by your ES subsystem vendors only Use of battery cells provided otherwise will void our warranty e Always dispose of discharged or used batteries in an ecologically responsible manner Dispose of used BBUs at authorized battery disposal sites only e Do not use nor leave the BBU near a heat source Heat can melt the insulation and damage other safety features of battery cells possibly leading it to acid leak and resulting in flames or explosion 5 8 Subsystem Maintenance Chapter 5 Subsystem Maintenance Do not immerse the BBU in water nor allow it to get wet Its protective features can be damaged Abnormal chemical reactions may occur possibly causing functional defects acid leak and other hazardous results Do not disassemble or modify the BBU If disassembled the BBU could leak acid overheat emit smoke burst and or ignite Do not pierce the BBU with a sharp object strike it with a hammer step on it or throw it These actions could damage or deform it and internal short circuiting can occur possibly causing functional defects acid leak and other hazardous results If a BBU leaks gives off a bad odor generates heat becomes discolored or deformed or in
42. che memory The LED flashes to indicate the BBU are charging If the LED is lit amber please re charge the BBU or contact your system vendor to verify the problem Subsystem Monitoring 3 7 FALCON III Dual Controller Installation and Hardware Reference Figure 3 6 BBU LED 3 2 8 PSU LEDs Each PSU comes with a single LED at the back see Figure 3 7 located just above the power switch that turns on the subsystem This LED indicates the operational status of the PSU module Please refer to the PSU LED definitions shown in Table 3 6 Figure 3 7 PSU Module LED Color Status FLASHING The power supply has not been turned on The PSU Green module LED will blink when the subsystem is connected to a power source but not yet turned on Static Green The PSU is operating normally and experiencing no problem Static Red The PSU has failed and is unable to provide power to the subsystem OFF The subsystem has not yet been plugged into a power source Table 3 6 PSU Module LED Definitions 3 2 9 Cooling Module LEDs Each cooling module has two 2 red LEDs on the back Each LED corresponds to a single fan in the cooling module See Figure 3 8 When 3 8 Subsystem Monitoring Chapter 3 Subsystem Monitoring the LED is on it indicates the fan has failed When the LED is off it indicates the fan is functioning properly c AUA oy i nAi o 0 d G Figure 3 8 Cooling Module LED
43. d To replace the DIMM module w Step 1 Remove the controller module See Section 5 2 2 Step 2 Remove the previously installed DIMM module from the DIMM socket Pull down the white clips on either side of the DIMM module to a 45 degree angle to dislodge the DIMM module See Figure 5 7 DIMM Module Figure 5 7 Removing the DIMM Module Subsystem Maintenance 5 7 FALCON III Dual Controller Installation and Hardware Reference jy Step 3 Re insert the new DIMM module Align the new DDR RAM DIMM module with the DIMM socket and gently but firmly push it in The white clips on either side of the slot should automatically close and lock the new DIMM module into place See Figure 5 8 DIMM Socket cI et Figure 5 8 Installing the DIMM Module jy Step 4 Install the controller module Once the new DIMM module has been installed place the controller module back in its original location See Section 5 2 3 5 4 Replacing a Faulty BBU The FALCON III comes with two 2 standard BBUs that can sustain cache memory in the event of a power failure or in the extremely unlikely event of both PSUs failing The BBU provides additional data security and helps minimize the loss of data during power shutdowns Each BBU consists of a bracket battery pack and a PCB board that connects to the backplane board The BBUs are pre installed into the subsystem in the top left corner of each controller module Ea
44. d all cables are properly connected you can power up the subsystem and configure the RAID array See Section 4 4 2 4 1 Installation Procedure Flowchart Figure 2 1 shows a flowchart of the installation procedure As you complete each step check off the Done box on the right Please use this flowchart in conjunction with the instructions that follow eieiei 0 pr Unpack Rack Cabinet Installation Hard Drive Installation Drive Tray Installation Cable Connection Power On Figure 2 1 Installation Procedure Flowchart 2 5 Unpacking the Subsystem Se er ee Done Done Done Done Done Done Use the Unpacking Checklist in your package to verify package contents Carefully check the items contained in each box before proceeding with installation 2 4 Hardware Installation Chapter 2 Hardware Installation A WARNING Do not rely on the non definitive summarized unpacking list shown below it is for reference only A detailed packing list can be found in your product shipping package or product CD Each packed box is separated into upper and lower levels Upper level The box on the upper level contains sixteen 16 drive trays pre installed with MUX kits Lower level Three 3 boxes are placed in the lower level One 1 box contains the enclosure chassis with all the pre installed components The other two 2 boxes contain the power cords and accessory items Accesso
45. d for event notification via email fax LAN broadcast SNMP traps MSN Messenger ICQ SMS Short Message Service and the configuration utility screen The Configuration Client helps prevent blind time and keeps you constantly informed as to the status of the storage management subsystem Instructions on activating the Configuration Client functionality are given in the RAIDWatch User s Manual e LEDs Device status indicating LEDs are located on all A16F R2422 active components These LEDs inform you of the integrity of a given component or a given link You should become familiar with the different LEDs that are present on the subsystem and be aware of their functions See Section 3 2 e Audible alarm An audible alarm is present on the subsystem controller board and will be triggered if any of a number of threatening events occurs These events usually jeopardize the functional and operational integrity of the controller board and must be heeded at all times Events such as a breaching of the temperature threshold will trigger the alarm If a subsystem manager is present the manager should use either the LCD panel or the PC hyper terminal to determine the cause of the alarm and take the appropriate corrective measures See Section 3 3 e PC The PC bus monitors the operational integrity of the PSUs cooling modules voltage readings and RAID controller board temperature See Section 3 4 Subsystem m
46. dule Maintenance Overview e The controller module contains a DDR RAM DIMM module When replacing the controller module the DIMM module must be removed from the old controller module and reinstalled onto the new controller module e When replacing the controller module always remember that the controller board is one of the most sensitive components All previously stipulated safety precautions see Section 2 3 must be strictly adhered to Failure to adhere to these precautions can result in permanent damage to the controller board resulting in lengthy delays for the end user e When FALCON IIT operates in dual redundant mode if one 1 controller fails a transparent failover to the partner controller will ensure the continued smooth operation of the controller head When the failed controller is replaced a transparent failback will ensure that the T O workload is once again distributed between the two controllers A WARNING Controller module can be replaced online only when the FALCON III is operating in dual redundant mode 5 2 2 Removing the Controller Module To remove the controller module jy Step 1 Disconnect all cables from the controller module These include the Ethernet cable connected to the Ethernet port and any cables connected to the COM ports Subsystem Maintenance 5 3 FALCON III Dual Controller Installation and Hardware Reference jy Step 2 Remove the screws on the levers at the back of the contr
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48. ection and the general working status of the cooling fan and other modules are monitored through an PC serial bus If any of these modules fail you will be notified via the various methods described above Subsystem Monitoring 3 11 FALCON III Dual Controller Installation and Hardware Reference This page is intentionally left blank 3 12 Subsystem Monitoring Chapter 4 Subsystem Connection and Operation Chapter 4 Subsystem Connection and Operation This chapter outlines some basic configuration rules you should use when configuring a storage system and introduces basic information about Fibre cables and Fibre topologies for the FALCON III You can set the system up using these topologies or use them as a guide for developing your own unique topologies A complete description of the power on and power off procedures is also given in this chapter 4 1 FC Host Connection Prerequisites 4 1 1 Choosing the Fibre Cables The Fibre Channel standard allows for both copper and optical connections Copper cable is cheaper but limited to lengths of less than 30m Optical cable can be used over longer distances and have been shown to be more reliable Due to the extremely demand of high data transfer rate optical cables are preferred for 4Gb s Fibre connectivity Optical cables are also less susceptible to EMI Fibre cables are expansive components that need to be purchased separately A WARNING All Fibre cables are sensitive and
49. efinitions are shown in Table 3 4 Subsystem Monitoring 3 5 FALCON III Dual Controller Installation and Hardware Reference 1 Ready 4 P_Fail 24st Bey C Dirty 3 0r Bay 6 BBU Shia oo0000 O O zaas CONI coms LED Indicators Figure 3 3 LEDs on the FALCON Ill Controller Module LED Name Color Status ON indicates the controller is active and operating properly 1 Ready Green OFF indicates the controller is not ready for operation FLASHING indicates there is Hst Bsy activity on the host ports 2 Green Host Busy OFF indicates there is no activity on the host ports FLASHING indicates there is Drv Bsy activity on the drive ports 3 A Green Drive Busy OFF indicates there is no activity on the drive ports P Fail ON indicates that the partner 4 Amber controller in a redundant controller Partner Fail subsystem has failed ON indicates that data is currently C_Dirty being cached in memory or is being 5 Amber Cache Dirty held up by the BBU during a system power loss ON indicates the BBU cannot sustain the cache memory This maybe caused by a missing BBU OFF indicates the BBU is 6 BBU Status anoe functioning normally and is able to sustain the cache memory FLASHING indicates the BBU is charging Table 3 4 Controller Module LED Definitions 3 2 5 Ethernet LEDs A shielded Ethernet cable must be used to connect the RJ 45 Ethernet port to a hub on a networ
50. erating speed and allows the full potential of both controllers to be exploited If one controller fails the second controller will take over the entire workload 4 2 5 Internal Connections The two 2 controllers are connected to each other internally through the backplane board This enables the two 2 controllers to synchronize their caches and distribute the workload When the internal hub is turned on by the DIP switch on the subsystem rear panel the two 2 host channels are connected internally to both controllers via the backplane board This enables the correct distribution of load traffic Subsystem Connection and Operation Chapter 4 Subsystem Connection and Operation 4 2 6 Unique Identifier The unique identifier is a user specified 16 bit hexadecimal number that is used to assign a FC port number to the Primary Controller Each controller is assigned a separate hexadecimal number and the firmware then determines which unique identifier to use To see how to use the front panel LCD screen or the terminal emulation program to enter the unique identifier please refer to the Fibre to SATA RAID Subsystem Operation Manual 4 2 7 ID LUN Mapping The host ID LUN mapping determines I O load distribution Different logical groups of drives are mapped to the LUN numbers under a host ID For a multi host operation a logical drive configuration can be mapped to different ID LUN combinations In this case the file locking mechanism
51. es are fully redundant it is not advisable to run the FALCON III with a single cooling module for an extended period of time If the remaining cooling module fails the system is at risk of sustaining irreparable damage Keep a failed module in its enclosure bay until a replacement unit is in hand 7 t Step 1 To remove the cooling module pull both side latches toward the center of the cooling module Withdraw the cooling module from the subsystem by gently pulling on the silver handle at the bottom of the module See Figure 5 27 5 18 Subsystem Maintenance Chapter 5 Subsystem Maintenance REZA a Silver Handle Figure 5 27 Removing the Cooling Module Step 2 Install the new cooling module by aligning the module with the cooling module slot on the lower section of the PSU module and gently sliding it in The latches will hold the module in place See Figure 5 28 Cooling Module Figure 5 28 Installing the New Cooling Module 5 8 Replacing a Failed Hard Drive 5 8 1 Hard Drive Maintenance Overview e Hot swappable drive trays The drive trays are all hot swappable If a hard drive fails it can be replaced while the subsystem is still running e Handles If the failed hard drive is behind either the left or right front handle unfold the handles to access the drive trays See Figure 5 29 Subsystem Maintenance 5 19 FALCON III Dual Controller Installation and Hardware Reference 5 20 Fig
52. es with the same storage capacity Profile The drive trays and bays of the system are designed for 3 5 inch wide x 1 inch high hard drives It is highly recommended that you do not try to use drives of any other size Drive type The FALCON III described in this manual can use SATA II or SATA I hard drives Please ensure that you purchase the correct hard drives MUX kit All drive trays come with preinstalled MUX kits to facilitate the transaction of SATA II and SATA I hard drives data to Fibre host channels A CAUTION The hard drives and drive trays should only be installed into the subsystem after the subsystem has been mounted into a rack cabinet If the hard drives are installed first the subsystem will be too heavy to lift and the possible impact during installation may damage your drives A WARNING I Handle hard drives with extreme care Hard drives are very delicate Dropping a drive onto a hard surface even from a short distance and hitting or touching the circuits on the drives with your tools may cause damage to the drives 2 Observe all ESD prevention methods when installing drives 3 Only use screws supplied with the drive canisters Longer screws may damage the drive 2 7 2 Hard Drive Installation jy Step 1 Correctly orient the hard drive making sure that the connector at the back of the drive is facing the back of the drive tray This connector is connected to the MUX kit 2 6 Hardware Installa
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55. hastily repeated manner 9 Drive tray LEDs should start flashing indicating that the RAID control units are attempting to access the hard drives System firmware can be configured to support a delayed sequence for starting drives Please consult your Fibre to SATA RAID Subsystem Operation Manual for more details as NOTE The subsystem has been designed to run continuously If a component fails the fault can be corrected online 4 5 4 LCD Screen When powering on the subsystem wait for the front panel LCD screen to show READY or No Host LUN before the host boots up Refer to Figure 4 8 on how to read the screens Model Name Primary Secondary Controller FALCON III Status Data Transfer Indicator Figure 4 8 The LCD Startup Screen The LCD screen startup sequence is shown and described in the sequence below Initializing This screen appears when the PSUs are Please Wait turned on FALCON III Power On Self Test The subsystem will start a self test FALCON III Self Test Completed The self test has been completed Subsystem Connection and Operation 4 15 FALCON III Dual Controller Installation and Hardware Reference FALCON II This screen appears after the initialization Modem Not Config process It clearly shows the model name FALCON III i Verifying installed cache memory 256MB RAM Wait FALCON III P S System is ready You can now start to No Host LUN configure the sub
56. in a loop Each device is assigned an arbitrated loop physical address AL_PA The FC AL supports 124 devices in a single loop e Fabric The Fibre Channel fabric topology supports up to 224 devices This topology allows many devices to communicate at the same time A Fibre switch is required to implement this topology The FALCON III supports the three topologies discussed above 4 2 3 Host side Topologies The primary concern for configuring host side topologies is to avoid points of failure It is therefore recommended that the host side be connected to at least two 2 HBAs It is also preferable to connect the FC RAID subsystems to the host computer s through either a Fibre Channel hub or a Fibre switch G NOTE To create dual redundant data paths on the host side it is necessary for third party failover software to be installed on the host computer 4 2 4 Redundant Controller Modes Two 2 different redundant controller modes are supported the active standby and the active active mode Active standby If this redundant controller mode is employed then one controller the Primary Controller does all the work while the other controller the Secondary Controller waits for the Primary to fail If the Primary Controller fails the Secondary Controller will take over the operation of the RAID subsystem Active active This mode allows the workload to be shared between the two controllers This increases the system op
57. inches System Weight Net weight 28 5 Kg 63 pounds Gross weight 30 5 Kg 67 pounds Specifications A 1 FALCON III Dual Controller Installation and Hardware Reference A 2 Certifications e FCC Class A CE e UL60950 CB BSMI Shock Half sine Operating 10G peak 11ms duration Non operating 100G 180 in sec 240G 2ms half sine Square 240G 2ms half sine Vibration Operating 5 to 500Hz 0 2G X Y Z Non operating 5 to 500Hz 1 0G X Y Z Warning Alarms e Audible alarms System LEDs Event notification via the RAIDWatch Manager LCD screen or RS 232C terminal Specifications Appendix A Specifications A 2 Controller Specifications A 2 1 Configuration RAID Levels 0 1 0 1 3 5 6 10 30 50 60 JBOD or NRAID Host O S c bility Host O S independent Host Interface 4Gbps FC Host Channels Pre configured host channels Drive Interface Supports up to 16 channels of 3 0Gbps SATA II Drive Channels All drive channels are pre configured and cannot be changed Cache Mode Write through write back adaptive write policy Cache M Pre installed 256MB or above DDR RAM DIMM ache Memory with without ECC registered Number of LUNs Up to 32 per host ID Multiple Target IDs Host Channel Yes Aliases for Target IDs Yes Firmware on Flash Yes Memory Drive
58. is necessary ID LUN mapping procedures are described fully in the Fibre to SATA RAID Subsystem Operations Manual 4 3 DIP Switch 5 ii ts J CIC Fe ee L i 1 i 1 i I i m i i 1 eo i 3 il i o i j 1 I mo l 1 a a F m 2 See ee See SE eee eee eee Figure 4 1 DIP Switches on the Subsystem Rear Panel The DIP switch on the enclosure configuration card is located on the upper left corner of the enclosure rear panel See Figure 4 1 The first and the last three 3 switches marked from 1 to 3 and 6 to 8 are reserved The remaining two 2 switches marked 4 and 5 can adjust the Fibre Channel data speeds and enable disable the bypass functionality See Table 4 1 DIP Definition Default Reference Section 1 3 Reserved Subsystem Connection and Operation 4 5 FALCON III Dual Controller Installation and Hardware Reference 4 CHO amp CH1 Hub Enable Disable Enable Section 4 3 1 CHO amp CH1 Auto 4G 2G 1G T eee l Seleeti uto Section 4 3 6 8 Reserved Table 4 1 DIP Switch Definition 4 3 1 DIP Switch 4 CHO amp CH1 Hub Enable Disable The subsystem has internal hub through which host channels CHO and CH1 are routed to four 4 FC connectors two 2 connectors per each channel Default setting enables the hub When the default setting is retained the fourth switch is on the 0 position the two FC ports of CH 0
59. ition Release Button Figure 2 5 Front View of an Individual Drive Tray n t9 Step 2 Open the front flap on the drive tray see Figure 2 6 by pushing the release button on the front of the drive tray The front flap will open in an upward direction Figure 2 6 Opening the Drive Tray Front Flap 9 Step 3 Align the drive tray with the slot in which you wish to insert it Make sure that it is resting on the rails inside the enclosure and then gently slide it in This should be done smoothly and gently See Figure 2 7 2 8 Hardware Installation Chapter 2 Hardware Installation Figure 2 7 Installing a Drive Tray a Step 4 Close the front flap on the drive tray Make sure the front flap is closed properly to ensure that the SCA connector on the MUX kit at the back of the drive tray is firmly connected to the corresponding connector on the backplane board If the front flap is not closed properly the connection between the hard drive and the subsystem will not be secure Figure 2 8 Closing the Drive Tray Front Flap Step 5 Lock the flap into place by turning the key lock until the groove on its face is pointing down vertical orientation See Figure 2 9 Hardware Installation 2 9 FALCON IIT Dual Controller Installation and Hardware Reference Figure 2 9 Drive Tray Key lock Rotation jy Step 6 Once the drive tray is inserted the RAID controller will recognize the drive and sc
60. k after you assign a permanent IP to the FALCON IIL 3 6 Subsystem Monitoring Chapter 3 Subsystem Monitoring This enables you to manage your subsystem via the web Two 2 LEDs located on the Ethernet port indicate the Ethernet connection status See Figure 3 4 for the locations of the two 2 LED indicators Refer to Table 3 5 for the LED definitions Online Status LAN Activity Figure 3 4 Ethernet Port LEDs Name Color Status Online Status Green ON indicates currently connected to a LAN LAN Activity Green BLINKING indicates active transmission Table 3 5 Ethernet Port LEDs Definitions 3 2 6 Host Connection Module The subsystem has four 4 FC ports two 2 ports are on each host connection module Each of these FC ports has two 2 LEDs on the top The right LED is to indicate the status of each port see Figure 3 5 while the left LED is nonfunctional and will remind unlighted When the right LED illuminates static green means the FC loop is linking flashing green means traffics are going through the link When the right LED is unlighted that indicates the loop is not linking Right LEDs Figure 3 5 Host Connection Module LEDs 3 2 7 BBU LED The BBU has an LED on the right side of BBU module on the subsystem rear panel See Figure 3 6 The function is the same as the sixth LED on the controller module The LED is off when the BBU is functioning normally and is able to sustain the ca
61. lation process A CAUTION Please note that the installation instructions described in this manual should be carefully followed to prevent any difficulties and damages to your system 2 2 Installation Prerequisites 1 Static free installation environment The FALCON III subsystem must be installed in a static free environment to minimize the possibility of electrostatic discharge ESD damage See Section 2 3 2 2 Component check Before installing the FALCON M subsystem you should first check to see that you have received all the required components See Section 2 5 If any items appear damaged contact your vendor for a replacement 3 Hard drives Up to sixteen 16 SATA II or SATA I hard drives must be purchased separately prior to the FALCON III subsystem installation See Section 2 7 4 Cabling All Fibre cables used to connect the subsystem to the host computers or external devices must be purchased separately Please see Chapter 4 for sample topologies and configuration options Contact your vendor or RAID Inc for the list of compatible cables Hardware Installation 2 1 FALCON III Dual Controller Installation and Hardware Reference SFP transceivers If the FC cables that were previously purchased do not come with pre installed SFP transceivers transceivers must be separately purchased and connected to the FC cables See Section 4 1 4 Memory module If you wish to change the pre installed memory module a separa
62. le to gently pull the PSU module out of the enclosure See Figure 5 24 Figure 5 24 Dislodging the PSU t9 Step 6 Remove the cooling module from the lower level of the PSU module Please refer to Section 5 7 A WARNING When a PSU is pulled out of the chassis the cooling module beneath the PSU is removed from the chassis at the same time 5 16 Subsystem Maintenance Chapter 5 Subsystem Maintenance It is recommended that the replacement procedure is completed in less than five 5 minutes to prevent the subsystem from overheating t9 Step 7 Insert the previously removed cooling module into the new PSU module See Section 5 7 t9 Step 8 Insert the new PSU module into the subsystem Make sure the ejection handle is in its down position so that the saddle notches on the lower edges of the handle can lock on to the edge metal brackets along the chassis inner walls Push the PSU into the slot and pull the handle upward to secure the module See Figure 5 26 Ejection Handle i Figure 5 25 Installing the new PSU Module t Step 9 Secure the PSU to the subsystem by inserting the retention screw to the PSU See Figure 5 26 Retention Screw Figure 5 26 Fastening the PSU Retention Screw t9 Step 10 Replace the power cable that connects the PSU module to the main power source t Step 11 Turn the PSU module on Subsystem Maintenance 5 17 FALCON III Dual Controller Installation and Hardware Reference
63. liding it into the slot Host Connection Module Figure 5 18 Installing the Host Connection Module Subsystem Maintenance 5 13 FALCON III Dual Controller Installation and Hardware Reference Step 7 Fasten the retention screws on the host connection module rear panel to secure the module to the chassis See Figure 5 19 Figure 5 19 Fasten the retention screws cy Step 8 Re insert the SFP transceiver s that were previously removed 5 6 Replacing a Faulty PSU Module 5 6 1 PSU Module Overview Two 2 redundant PSU modules The FALCON III is preinstalled with two 2 460W fully redundant hot swappable PSU modules These modules are located at the rear of the subsystem e PSU bracket Each PSU module is permanently mounted in a two level steel bracket creating a single unit The PSU is located in the upper level and a removable cooling module is mounted in the lower level When removing the PSU from the subsystem the cooling module is also being removed e PSU printing mark Before you insert a new PSU be sure that it has the same printing mark on its handle as that shown on the handle of a remaining PSU Double check to avoid mixing a PSU of previous FALCON series See Figure 5 20 5 14 Subsystem Maintenance Chapter 5 Subsystem Maintenance Figure 5 20 Label on the PSU Handle Immediate replacement When a PSU fails it should be replaced immediately However do not remove the PSU module unless a
64. listed below are used to trigger a warning event and sound the alarm A different value set is reserved for triggering the cooling fans to operate at a high rotation speed The fan speed value set is not user configurable Table 3 7 shows the default threshold values for the FALCON M subsystem If any of these values are surpassed the alarm will sound Upper Threshold Lower Threshold 3 3V 3 6V 2 9V 5V 5 5V 4 5V 12V 13 2V 10 8V CPU Temperature 90 C 5 C Board Temperature 80 C 5 C Encl Ambient nclosure Ambien 40 C orc Temperature Table 3 7 Default Threshold Values The thresholds in Table 3 7 are the default threshold values To change these pre set values please refer to the Fibre to SATA RAID Subsystem Operation Manual that came with your system The values set for the subsystem s ambient temperature are pre configured before shipping and cannot be changed 3 3 2 Failed Devices If any of the following devices fail the audible alarm will be triggered e RAID controller modules e Cooling modules e PSU modules e BBU e Hard drives Subsystem Monitoring Chapter 3 Subsystem Monitoring g NOTE When the temperature exceeds a preset threshold the controller s charger circuits will stop charging You will then receive a message that says Thermal Shutdown Enter Sleep Mode When the temperature falls back within normal range the battery will resume charging 3 4 I C Monitoring Presence det
65. m please check the package contents against the included Unpacking Checklist If any modules are missing please contact your subsystem vendor immediately 1 1 2 Enclosure Chassis 1 1 2 1 Chassis Overview The FALCON HI RAID storage subsystem chassis is an enhanced 3U metal chassis divided into front and rear sections which are respectively accessed through front see Figure 1 3 and rear see Figure 1 5 panels Pre drilled mounting holes in the sides of the 3U RAID subsystem enclosure allow you to attach separately purchased slide rails so that you can install the enclosure into a rack or cabinet Please see Figure 1 2 for the components locations in the subsystem and read the following sections for the front and rear panels descriptions Front Section Backplane Board Controller i i Modules Module by PE i Je Host Connection Enclosure 4i JeSt P Module Configuration Card T PSUt PSUO l Fang Fan7 Fan4iFan5 HE Cooli dling Cooling Module Module Figure 1 2 FALCON Ill Subsystem Overview Introduction Introduction Chapter 1 Introduction S amp 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 2 1 1 2 2 Physical Dimensions The FALCON III comes in an enhanced 3U chassis with the following dimensions e With handles 482 6m
66. m overheating which can cause irreparable damage e Ifa module fails leave it in place until you have a replacement unit and you are ready to replace it e Airflow Consideration The subsystem requires an airflow clearance especially at the front and rear e Handle subsystem modules using the retention screws eject levers and the metal frames face plates Avoid touching PCB boards and connector pins e To comply with safety emission or thermal requirements none of the covers or replaceable modules should be removed Make sure that all enclosure modules and covers are securely in place during operation e Be sure that the rack cabinet into which the subsystem chassis will be installed provides sufficient ventilation channels and airflow circulation around the subsystem e Provide a soft clean surface to place your subsystem on before working on it Servicing on a rough surface may damage the exterior of the chassis e Ifitis necessary to transport the subsystem repackage all drives and replaceable modules separately e Dual redundant controller models come with two controller modules that must be installed into the subsystem Single controller modules come with a single controller module and a metal sheet is placed over the lower controller bay at the rear of the subsystem Since single controller modules cannot be upgraded this metal sheet should NEVER be removed ESD Precautions Observe all conventional anti ESD methods
67. m x 131mm x 504 3mm 19 x 5 2 x 19 9 inches width x height x depth e Without handles 445mm x 130mm x 488 2mm 17 5 x 5 1 x 19 2 inches width x height x depth 1 1 2 3 Front Panel Overview The front section of the subsystem features a 4x4 layout for sixteen 16 3 5 inch drives The two 2 handles on the front of the subsystem enable you to easily insert extract the chassis into from a rack or cabinet The LCD panel on the left handle provides an easy way for you to monitor and configure your subsystem The front panel of the FALCON III RAID subsystem described in this manual is shown in Figure 1 3 A description of each front panel component is given below LCD Panel Handle Drive Trays Handle Figure 1 3 FALCON Ill Front View The front panel shown in Figure 1 3 accommodates the following components Drive bays with drive tray canisters The subsystem has sixteen 16 drive bays in the front side of the chassis to house sixteen 16 hard drives e Right handle and left handle with LCD panel These front handles are conveniently placed and simplify moving the subsystem enclosure into and out of a rack or cabinet The left side front 1 3 FALCON IIT Dual Controller Installation and Hardware Reference handle houses a 16x2 character LCD panel that can be used for subsystem configuration troubleshooting and status checking Please refer to Section 1 2 1 1 1 2 4 Hard Drive Numbering The fron
68. ns can be created and made available separately through different ID LUN s on the host ports Configuration Connect one of the left FC port on the host connection module to single host computer This topology does not support controller redundancy Subsystem Connection and Operation Chapter 4 Subsystem Connection and Operation Host Computer Figure 4 3 Direct Single Host Connection 4 4 2 Direct Connection to Single Host and Daisy Chain FALCON III subsystems In the configuration shown below one 1 FALCON III is connected to single host computer and daisy chain FALCON III subsystems Adding more subsystems can expand the storage capacity Multiple logical drives or multiple partitions can be created and made available separately through different ID LUN s on the host ports Configuration 1 Connect the left FC ports from each host connection modules to a dual ported host computer See Figure 4 4 When one controller fails the alternative controller will take over the job 2 Connect the right FC ports on the first subsystem host connection modules to the left FC ports on the second subsystem host connection modules 3 The onboard hub should be enabled by obtain the default setting of the fourth DIP switch or if the internal hub was previously disabled turn the fourth DIP switch to 0 Refer to Section 4 3 1 Subsystem Connection and Operation 7 9 FALCON III Dual Controller Installation and
69. o clear the current event Press the UP and DOWN arrow keys to select viewing items In the last item View and Edit Event Logs the most recent event is displayed first For dual RAID controllers the LCD shows the status of the Primary Controller Press the UP and DOWN arrow keys for more than one 1 second to display the status of the Secondary Controller The MUTE button stops the alarm until the next controller event occurs Three 3 LEDs monitor the status of the system The definitions of these LEDs are given in Table 3 2 below Subsystem Monitoring 3 3 FALCON III Dual Controller Installation and Hardware Reference 34 Figure 3 1 LCD Panel Name Color Status ON indicates that power is being supplied to PWR the subsystem Blue Power OFF indicates that no power is being supplied to the subsystem FLASHING indicates that there is activity on the host drive channels BUSY White OFF indicates that there is no actively on the host drive channels ON indicates that a component failure status event has occurred ATTEN Red Attention OFF indicates that the subsystem and all its components are operating correctly Table 3 2 LCD Panel LED Definitions Bk NOTE During the power up process the LCD panel ATTEN LED will be turned on If the subsystem boots up correctly then the ATTEN LED will be turned off after the boot up procedure is complete 3 2 3 Drive Tray
70. oller module See Figure 5 1 Figure 5 1 Removing the Controller Module Screws t9 Step 3 Remove the controller module by pressing down the two 2 levers at the back of the controller module The controller module will automatically be eased out of the controller module bay See Figure 5 2 Press Levers Down as 7 Figure 5 2 Press Levers Down t Step 4 Gently pull the controller module out of the subsystem See Figure 5 3 Place the controller module on a clean surface Subsystem Figure 5 3 Pull the Controller Module Out 5 4 Subsystem Maintenance Chapter 5 Subsystem Maintenance 5 2 3 Replacing the Controller Module If the controller module itself has failed it must be replaced To replace a failed controller module t Step 1 Remove the controller module from the subsystem see Section 5 2 2 If the DIMM module is undamaged it can be removed and reinstalled on the new controller module For instructions on removing and installing a DIMM module please see Section 5 3 t Step 2 Install the DIMM module onto the new controller module making sure that the memory module is securely in place See Section 5 3 t9 Step 3 Install the controller module Make sure the levers at the back of the controller module are down Align the controller module with the controller module bay at the rear of the subsystem Gently slide the controller module in See Figure 5 4 Levers are Down Figure 5 4
71. on the host connection modules These FC connectors can auto negotiate the speed and determine whether the data transmission rate is 1Gbps 2Gbps or 4Gbps The docking connector at the rear of the controller board is used to connect the controller module to the backplane board A DDR RAM DIMM socket is strategically placed in an easily accessible location on the controller board for easy insertion of the DDR RAM DIMM module FC speed detection The FC AL loop speed can be adjusted by using the DIP switch on the subsystem rear panel When auto speed is determined the speed auto detection specified by the FC standard will detect the available devices that connected to the subsystem and run at that speed If a 1Gbps or 2Gbps host is connected to a 4Gbps port it will negotiate down and run at 1Gbps or 2Gbps If there are two 2 4Gbps ports on either end of the link the link will run at 4Gbps For the FC speed setting please refer to Section 4 3 2 Introduction Chapter 1 Introduction Cooling module speed detection When the controller board temperature breaches the high temperature threshold the cooling modules in the subsystem will automatically switch to high fan speed to cool the subsystem down 1 2 5 Controller Module Interfaces All external interfaces that connect to external devices are located on the controller module rear panel shown in Figure 1 10 The interfaces are listed below COM Ports 1 Resdy 4 P_Fall 2Het
72. onitoring is a necessary part of subsystem management If failure events or other disruptive events are detected and reported the subsystem managers must take the appropriate action to rectify the problem Failure to act in a properly specified manner to a system event like overheating can cause severe and permanent damage to the subsystem 3 2 Status indicating LEDs 3 2 1 Brief Overview of the LEDs The FALCON III has status indicating LEDs distributed over the active components that inform subsystem managers about each component operational status The list in Table 3 1 shows the number of LEDs assigned to each component 3 2 Subsystem Monitoring Chapter 3 Subsystem Monitoring Component LEDs per Module Total LEDs Definition LCD Panel 3 3 See Section 3 2 2 Drive Trays 2 32 See Section 3 2 3 troll Controller 6 12 See Section 3 2 4 Modules Ethernet Ports 2 4 See Section 3 2 5 Host Connection 4 8 See Section 3 2 6 Modules BBUs 1 2 See Section 3 2 7 PSUs 1 2 See Section 3 2 8 Cooling advice 2 4 See Section 3 2 9 Table 3 1 LED Distribution LED definitions are given in the following sections 3 2 2 LCD Panel The LCD panel shown in Figure 3 1 consists of five 5 buttons three 3 LEDs and a 16x2 character LCD screen that indicates subsystem status Press the ENT button for two 2 seconds on the initial screen to enter the main menu Press the ESC button t
73. onnected to the host the subsystem can be powered on 4 5 1 Check List BEFORE powering on the FALCON III please check the following o Memory module Memory modules have been correctly installed on the controller boards o BBUs Make sure both BBUs have been installed correctly o Hard drives Hard drives have been correctly installed in the drive trays o Drive trays All the drive trays whether or not they contain a hard drive have been installed into the subsystem 4 12 Subsystem Connection and Operation Chapter 4 Subsystem Connection and Operation DIP switch settings All the appropriate DIP switch settings have been made The hub has been enabled disabled as required and the speed of the host channel selected as auto detect or fixed at 1Gbps Cable connections The host ports on the subsystem have been correctly connected to a host computer s Power cords The power cords have been connected to the PSU modules on the subsystem and plugged into the main power source o Ambient temperature All the subsystem components have been acclimated to the surrounding temperature 4 5 2 Power On Procedure When powering on the FALCON III please follow these steps jy Step 1 Power on the Fibre Channel connection devices These devices include the hubs switches and any other such device that have been connected to the FALCON III Please refer to the manual that came with your FC device to see the power on
74. op to run in anew speed Subsystem Connection and Operation 4 7 FALCON III Dual Controller Installation and Hardware Reference A WARNING When the DIP switch 5 is manually switched to the up and 6 to the down position for FC AL loop running at 4Gbps speed firmware that is running in the subsystem must also be adjusted accordingly You may access the firmware by the LCD in front of the subsystem RS 232C hyper terminal screen telnet and RAIDwatch management program Without changing the Fibre loop speed options in firmware may eventually slow down the running speed and cause system error 4 4 Sample Topologies 4 8 Depending on the internal hub activation by the DIP switch the FC ports can be used to connect the FALCON III to the hosts external devices and or daisy chain other FALCON II subsystems The subsystem will automatically validate the dual loop configuration and the RAID controller will activate the enclosure monitoring service accordingly BK NOTE Rather you are going to connect the FALCON III to hosts external devices or daisy chain other subsystems be sure to have SFP transceivers and Fibre cables ready You may purchase the SFP transceivers and Fibre cables from your subsystem vendor See Appendix C for the available accessories list 4 4 1 Direct Connection to Single Host As shown in Figure 4 3 one 1 FALCON III is directly connected to single host computer Multiple logical drives or multiple partitio
75. our firmware unless you fully understand what a firmware revision will do xiii FALCON III Dual Controller Installation and Hardware Reference This page is intentionally left blank xiv Introduction Chapter 1 Introduction Chapter 1 Introduction 1 1 Product Overview 1 1 1 Product Introduction This hardware manual briefly introduces the FALCON III FC 4G to SATA II storage subsystem shown in Figure 1 1 Through this manual you will gain the knowledge of each hardware components installation procedures monitoring functions connection topologies and hardware maintenances The FALCON III subsystem comes with two 2 Fibre to SATA RAID controllers and provide two 2 4Gbps FC 4G host channels that are routed to four 4 external FC comnectors on two 2 Figure 1 1 FALCON III Subsystem separated host connection modules Two 2 onboard SATA chips provide sixteen 16 3Gbps SATA II drive channels that can support up to sixteen 16 SATA II hard drives The controller board has a pre installed 512MB DDR RAM DIMM module and can support a memory module with a capacity up to 2GB A custom ASIC is designed in the Falcon HI for RAID 6 acceleration The subsystem allows two 2 drives failure at the same time when its configuration is RAID level 6 This generates a higher redundant level of data availability On this system the RAID level 6 and 60 are both ready for end users Please refer to Fibre to SATA RAID Subsys
76. parate the front and rear sections of the A16F R2422 The PCB board provides logic level signals and low voltage power paths They contain no user serviceable components 1 2 FALCON IIl Components The FALCON III houses many active components and most of them can be accessed through either the front or rear panel The modular design of the active components facilitates their easy installation and removal Hot swap mechanisms are incorporated to eliminate power surges and signal glitches 1 5 FALCON III Dual Controller Installation and Hardware Reference 1 6 that might occur while removing or installing these modules Each component is further described below 1 2 1 LCD Panel Figure 1 6 LCD Panel PN IFT 9273CHandLLCD The LCD panel shown in Figure 1 6 consists of a 16x2 character LCD screen with push buttons and LED status indicators The LCD front panel provides full access to all RAID configuration settings and monitoring functions After powering up the subsystem the initial screen will show the subsystem model name A different name may be assigned for the subsystem controller or different logical drive This will enable easier identification in a topology with numerous arrays 1 2 2 Drive Trays Key lock Release Button LED Indicators Figure 1 7 Drive Tray Front View PN IFT 9273A2DT2S1S The FALCON III subsystem comes with sixteen 16 drive trays see Figure 1 7 designed to accommodate separately purchased st
77. puters should be the last devices that are turned on Please refer to the manual that came with your host computers to see their own power on procedures 4 5 3 Power On Status Check Once the FALCON III has been powered on the status of the entire subsystem should be checked to ensure that everything is running smoothly and that there are no complications or malfunctions 1 Controller module LEDs The Controller Ready Host Busy and Drive Busy LEDs should all flash green 2 Drive tray LEDs The green LEDs for all the drive trays that contain hard drives should light up showing that there is power 3 LCD panel LEDs The blue LED on the LCD panel should illuminate indicating that power is being supplied to the system 4 Host connection module LEDs The right LED above each FC port should illuminate green indicating that the FC AL loop has been established 5 BBU LEDs The LEDs on the BBU rear panel should start flashing amber indicating that the BBU is being charged 6 PSU LEDs If the PSU is operating normally and experiencing no problem after power on the LEDs on the PSU should light green constantly Subsystem Connection and Operation Chapter 4 Subsystem Connection and Operation 7 Firmware and RAIDWatch The overall status of the system may be checked using the pre installed firmware or the RAIDWatch GUI 8 Audible alarm If any errors occur during the initialization process the onboard alarm will sound in a
78. ransportation regulations the BBU is only charged to between 35 and 45 of its total capacity when shipped Therefore after powering on the subsystem see Section 4 5 the BBU must be charged to its full capacity It normally requires approximately twelve 12 hours for the battery to be fully charged If the battery is not fully charged after twelve 12 hours there is a problem with the BBU and you should contact your subsystem vendor immediately While the battery is being charged the LED on the BBU rear panel and the fifth LED on the rear panel of the controller module will flash slowly See Section 3 2 7 for Introduction Chapter 1 Introduction details on the LED indicators You can check the status of the battery s charge via RAIDWatch or the firmware 1 2 8 Power Supply Units PSUs LED Indicator Cooling Fans Power Socket l Hande 4 Cooling Module Slot Power Switch Figure 1 12 PSU PN IFT 9273CPSU The FALCON IM is equipped with two 2 redundant hot swappable 460W PSUs which are located at the rear of the enclosure See Figure 1 5 The PSU is permanently mounted into a 2U dual level bracket especially designed to house both the PSU and a cooling module which is mounted in the lower part of the 2U bracket Hot swapping the PSU requires the removal of the cooling module As shown in Figure 1 12 each PSU comes with a single power socket for power cord plug in and a power switch on
79. re installed FW which can be accessed using either the LCD panel or a PC hyper terminal The FALCON III can be connected to a PC hyper terminal through the COM ports Device status information can be obtained from the FW The FW is fully described in the Fibre to SATA RAID Subsystem Operation Manual that came with your system Please refer to this manual for further information e RAIDWatch RAIDWatch is a fully integrated Java based Graphics User Interface GUI that came with the subsystem and can be used to monitor and maintain the subsystem and the RAID controllers using your web browsers The LAN port at the back of each controller module enables you to use an Ethernet cable to connect to the subsystem The RAIDWatch Panel View can be customized to show a direct representation of the FALCON III in the content panel of the RAIDWatch screen Panel View allows you to quickly determine the operational status of critical FALCON III components Please refer to the RAIDWatch User s Manual for further details g NOTE Detailed installation instructions for RAIDWatch Manager are given in the RAIDWatch User s Manual which is located on the product CD that came with the system Subsystem Monitoring 3 1 FALCON III Dual Controller Installation and Hardware Reference e Configuration Client The Configuration Client is a powerful module that runs as an independent program from RAIDWatch and can be installed on different hosts It is use
80. re located on the host connection module rear panel See Figure 5 14 Subsystem Maintenance 5 11 FALCON III Dual Controller Installation and Hardware Reference Bang T Retention Screw Figure 5 14 Loosening the Host Connection Module Hand Screw t Step 3 Pull out the faulty host connection module and place it on a clean surface See Figure 5 15 Figure 5 15 Removing the Host Connection Module Step 4 Loosen four 4 screws on the host connection PCB board to remove the board from the metal bracket Reserve the metal bracket See Figure 5 16 Metal Bracket Figure 5 16 Removing the Host Connection Module 5 12 Subsystem Maintenance Chapter 5 Subsystem Maintenance jy Step 5 Align a new host connection PCB board to the metal bracket Make sure that the SFP cages on the board are attached to the host connection module rear panel firmly Fasten the four 4 screws that were previously removed SFP Ports SFP Cages Figure 5 17 The Host Connection Module aw NOTE A label sticker contents the host connection PCB board serial number is shipped in the host connection module spare part package You may stick it on the back of the metal bracket before install the host connection module back to the chassis The serial number can be used for future reference Step 6 Install the host connection module by aligning the host connection module to the host connection module slot and gently s
81. replacement is readily available Removing a PSU without a replacement will cause severe disruptions to the internal airflow and the subsystem will overheat possibly causing irreparable damage to some of the subsystem components 5 6 2 Replacing the PSU Module A WARNING Although the PSU modules are fully redundant it is not advisable to run the FALCON M with a single PSU module for an extended period of time If the second PSU module fails the subsystem will be shut down To replace a PSU please follow these steps t Step 1 Turn off the PSU Using the power switch can be found on the right side of each PSU module See Figure 5 21 t Step 2 Remove the power cable that connects the FALCON III to the main power source The power socket is found on the left side of each power supply module See Figure 5 21 Power Socket Power Socket Power Switch Power Switch Figure 5 21 Power Sockets and Power Switches t Step 3 Remove the PSU retention screw at the top right hand side of the PSU See Figure 5 22 Subsystem Maintenance 5 15 FALCON III Dual Controller Installation and Hardware Reference Retention Screw Figure 5 22 Removing the PSU Retention Screw t Step 4 Remove the PSU module by pressing down the ejection handle found on the top of the PSU See Figure 5 23 This will dislodge the PSU module from the subsystem Figure 5 23 Pressing Down the PSU Handle cj Step 5 Use the hand
82. roduction Chapter 1 Introduction factory default the Controller A is the primary controller and the Controller B is the secondary controller that can be recognized by the management tools such as LCD panel hyper terminal and RAIDWatch manager g NOTE If the primary controller controller A should fail for any reason hardware error software error removal from system etc the secondary controller controller B will take over and become the new primary controller If the original failed primary controller controller A restarts and successfully returns to service it will become the new secondary controller e BBUs Two 2 independent BBUs sustain cache memory during a power shortage to prevent data loss See Section 1 2 7 e PSUs The hot swappable PSUs provide power to the subsystem A power switch is located on the right of each PSU to turn the system on and off See Section 1 2 8 e Cooling modules The redundant cooling modules provide ventilation to reduce the temperature within the subsystem See Section 1 2 9 Enclosure configuration card The enclosure configuration card houses a DIP switch that controls some of the system functionalities See Section 1 2 10 e Host connection modules Each host connection module contains two 2 FC ports to connect the subsystem to the host s and or daisy chain FALCON III subsystems See Section 1 2 11 1 1 2 6 Backplane Board Internal backplane boards se
83. ry items include an audio jack to DB9 Y cable null modem Quick Installation Guide screws and a CD containing the Installation and Hardware Reference Manual this document the Fibre to SATA RAID Subsystem Manual Firmware RAIDWatch Management Software and the RAIDWatch User s Manual 2 6 Installation Overview 2 6 1 Pre installed Components The following components have been pre installed in the FALCON MI and therefore do not need to be installed e 1 LCD module e 2 Front handles right and left e 1 Backplane board e 2 Controller modules e 2 DDR RAM DIMM modules installed in the controller modules e 2 BBUs e 2 Host connection modules e 1 Enclosure configuration card e 2 PSUs e 2 Cooling modules 2 6 2 Uninstalled Components You must install the following components e Hard drives separately purchased SATA II or SATA I drives e Drive trays with MUX kits pre installed Hardware Installation 2 5 FALCON III Dual Controller Installation and Hardware Reference 2 7 Hard Drive Installation 2 7 1 Hard Drive Installation Prerequisites Hard drives for the FALCON subsystem must be purchased separately When purchasing the hard drives the following factors should be considered Capacity MB GB Use drives with the same capacity RAID arrays use a least common denominator approach The maximum capacity of each drive used in the array is the maximum capacity of the smallest drive Choose big driv
84. s and Cooling Fan Locations The FALCON III has a novel approach to stabilizing the temperature within the subsystem When the intelligent sensors on the backplane detect higher temperature such as high ambient temperature or the failure of any cooling or PSU module the system will turn the cooling fans to high speed to extract more heat Once the ambient temperature cools down to normal or the cooling or PSU modules have been replaced the cooling fans will return to low speed 3 3 Audible Alarm Different controller environmental and operational parameters like temperature etc have been assigned a range of values between which they can fluctuate If either the upper or lower thresholds are exceeded an audible alarm will automatically be triggered The alarm will also be triggered when an active component on the FALCON III fails If the manager is onsite and hears an alarm the manager must read the error message on the LCD screen or PC terminal to determine what has triggered the alarm After determining what has occurred the manager must take appropriate actions to rectify the problem A WARNING If an alarm is triggered it is necessary for you to determine the problem If the audible alarm is ignored and the problem is not rectified unexpected damages may occur Subsystem Monitoring 3 9 FALCON III Dual Controller Installation and Hardware Reference 3 10 3 3 1 Default Threshold Values S NOTE The threshold values
85. se adhere to these basic configuration rules They are provided for your convenience to ensure that your storage system will run smoothly and effectively When selecting the number of hard drives that should be connected through the drive channels the transfer rates and the mechanical performance of the hard disks should be considered When cabling follow all the Fibre Channel specifications Pay attention to signal quality and avoid electronic noise from adjacent interfaces The drives in the same logical array should have the same capacity but it is preferred that all the drives have the same capacity A spare drive should have a minimum capacity that is equivalent to the largest drive that it is expected to replace If the capacity of the spare is less than the capacity of the drive it is expected to replace then the controller will not proceed with the failed drive rebuild 4 2 2 Fibre Channel Topologies The Fibre Channel standard supports three 3 separate topologies They are point to point Fibre Channel Arbitrated Loop FC AL and fabric switch topologies e Point to Point Point to point topology is the simplest topology that can be used It is a direct connection between two 2 Fibre Channel devices Subsystem Connection and Operation 4 3 FALCON III Dual Controller Installation and Hardware Reference 4 4 e FC AL This is the most common topology currently in use Fibre Channel devices are all connected
86. see Figure 1 14 is conveniently located on the left side of system rear panel above the PSU module and on the left of the host connection module The first and the last three 3 switches marked from 1 to 3 and 6 to 8 are reserved The switches marked 4 and 5 are for adjusting the Fibre Channel data speeds and enabling disabling the internal hub by pass functionality Setting the DIP switch is fully discussed in Section 4 3 1 2 11 Host Connection Modules PN IFT 9273CF4HIO4L1 PN IFT 9273CF4HIO4R1 Figure 1 15 Left and Right Host Connection Module Introduction 1 13 FALCON III Dual Controller Installation and Hardware Reference Two 2 host connection modules are installed above the PSUs and are secured to the chassis by two 2 retention screws on the rear panel Each module has two 2 ports that accept SFP transceivers The default configurations do not include SFP transceivers on the FC ports You can order the field replaceable unit SFP tranceivers IFT 9270CSFP4GA01 from your subsystem vendor These SFP tranceivers have been selected and tested to provide the necessary reliability and performance When the host connection module is installed with SFP transceivers that will allow you to connect the FALCON III to host computer s external devices and daisy chain FALCON III subsystems at transfer rates up to 2Gbit per second All host connection modules come with bypass circuits and are routed to both controllers The bypass
87. serial ID Module definition 0 grounded within the 6 MOD_DEF 0 module 7 Rate Select No connection required Indicates loss of signal logic 0 indicates normal 8 LOS operation Receiver ground common with transmitter 9 VEER ground Receiver ground common with transmitter 10 VEER ground Receiver ground common with transmitter 11 VEER ground 12 RD Receiver inverted DATA out AC coupled 13 RD Receiver non inverted DATA out AC coupled Receiver ground common with transmitter 14 VEER ground 15 Vecer Receiver power supply 16 Vect Transmitter power supply Transmitter ground common with receiver 17 VEET ground Transmitter non Inverted DATA in 100 ohm 18 TD termination between TD and TD AC coupled thereafter 19 TD Transmitter inverted DATA in See TD Transmitter ground common with receiver 20 VEET ground Table C 1 SFP Pin Out Definitions Pin Outs C 2 DB9 Audio Jack Pin Outs This cable connects the COM1 serial port on the controller module rear Pin Outs panel for terminal emulation management PN IFT 9270ASCab Appendix C Pin Outs Figure C 2 RS 232C Audio Jack Pin Outs CN1 Pin Number Pin Name 1 Ground 2 TXD 3 RXD CN2 Pin Number Pin Name NC RXD TXD DTR Shorted GND DSR Shorted RTS Shorted CTS Shorted O CO MI DT TY BY WwW NYY NC Ta
88. system 4 6 Power Off Procedure If you wish to power down the FALCON IIL please follow these steps g NOTE If you wish to power down the FALCON III please ensure that no time consuming processes like a logical drive parity check or a background scrub are running t Step 1 Stop I O access to the system Stop all I O access to the FALCON subsystem Please refer to the related documentation of your applications Step 2 Flush the cache Locate the C_Dirty LED on the back of controller module to check if there is still cached data in memory Use the Shutdown Controller function to flush all cached data This prepares the RAID subsystem to be safely powered down lt t Step 3 Turn off the power Turn off the power switches at the top of the rear panel of the A16F R2422 Once the subsystem has been powered down other devices that are connected to the subsystem may be powered down 4 16 Subsystem Connection and Operation Chapter 5 Subsystem Maintenance Chapter 5 Subsystem Maintenance 5 1 Overview 5 1 1 About Subsystem Maintenance Constant monitoring and maintenance of your FALCON I minimizes subsystem downtime and preserves the working integrity of the system for a longer period of time If any of the subsystem components fail they must be replaced as soon as possible A WARNING Do not remove a failed component from the subsystem until you have a replacement on hand If
89. system Connection and Operation Chapter 4 Subsystem Connection and Operation HUB Enable default HUB Disable oo oo oo oC Q 2 EEEN Ctri B Ctrl A FC CH 0 1 FC CH Of Figure 4 2 FC ports and Corresponding Controllers Nor Auto speed detection will determine FC speed by port 0 therefore it is important to first connect port 0 It is requested to set the same speed in the same Fibre loop environment The right LED above each FC port will light up when the subsystem is properly connected to host s and the FC AL loop has been established When the LED is off indicates the FC AL loop has not yet been established 4 3 2 DIP Switch 5 6 CHO amp CH1 Auto 4G 2G 1G Speed Selection Speed auto detection is a specified feature of the Fibre Channel standard If one of the devices in the FC AL loop is set to an auto setting it will detect the available device and run at that speed On the other hand when you set the speed to 4G or other selection the FC AL loop will run at that speed CH0 CH1 Speed DIP5 Up DIP6 Up Default 3 Auto DIPS Up DIP6 Down O0 5 4G DIP5 Down DIP6 Up a a 2G f E e DIP5 Down DIP6 Down C 1G Table 4 2 DIP Switch 5 6 Definition SG NOTE The FC AL loop speed can be adjusted by the following items 1 DIP switch on the subsystem 2 Termination program 3 HBA card on the host computer Be sure to adjust all three items mentioned above for the FC AL lo
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91. t panel of the Falcon III enclosure houses sixteen 16 hard drives in a 4x4 configuration as shown in Figure 1 4 When viewed from the front the drive bays slots are numbered 1 to 16 from top to bottom from left to right f sota 4 sot2 ff sts sta 4 sets A sos 4 sotz f Slots q slot10 Slot11_ Figure 1 4 Hard Drive Numbering 1 1 2 5 Rear Panel Overview The rear section of the FALCON III subsystem is accessed through the rear panel and is reserved for dual RAID controller modules two 2 standard BBUs two 2 host connection modules two 2 power supply units PSUs two 2 cooling modules and an enclosure configuration card The rear panel of the RAID subsystem described in this manual is shown in Figure 1 5 A description of each rear panel component is given below Controller Module A Hast Connection z Host Connection Module Module Cooling Module Cooling Module Psu Controller Module B PSU Figure 1 5 FALCON Ill Rear View The rear panel shown in Figure 1 5 accommodates the following components e RAID controller modules Two 2 controller modules are installed in the FALCON HI Each controller module contains a RAID controller board interface board DDR RAM DIMM module that provides the system RAID functionalities See Section 1 2 4 The upper controller module is identified as Controller A while the lower controller module is identified as Controller B By 1 4 Introduction Int
92. tely purchased module must be installed See Section 5 3 Rack installation The enclosure chassis can be installed into rack cabinet using self purchased mounting rails rear attached brackets or RAID Inc s IFT 9273CSlider slide rails See Section 2 9 2 3 Safety Precautions 2 2 2 3 1 Precautions and Instructions 1 Be sure that your rack cabinet or power outlet supply the correct power range 100 120 or 200 230VAC Thermal notice All drive trays even if they do not contain a hard drive must be installed into the enclosure Leaving a drive bay or module slot open will greatly affect the airflow efficiency within the enclosure and will consequently lead to system overheating Keep a faulty module in place until you have a replacement unit and you are ready to replace it An enclosure without disk drives can weigh over 24 kilograms 53 pounds Two 2 people are required to install or relocate the subsystem Drives should be removed from the enclosure before moving the subsystem Airflow considerations The subsystem requires an airflow clearance especially on the front and rear For proper ventilation a minimum of 2 5cm is required between the front of the enclosure and rack cover a minimum of 5cm is required between the enclosure and end of the rack Handle the system modules by the retention screws eject levers or the module s metal frame face plate only Avoid touching the PCB boards and connector pins
93. tem Operation Manual for further description on RAID6 The metal container in which the controller board is pre installed is referred to as the controller module The controller module is accessed through the rear of the FALCON III and is comprised of a PCB board a rear faceplate and a metal canister A standard battery backup unit BBU is preinstalled in the upper left side of each controller module when viewed from the rear of the subsystem The independent BBUs are also accessible and hot swappable through the rear panel of FALCON II T O signals commands transmitted between the controller and drives at the front of the subsystem pass through a non user serviceable backplane board The backplane is connected to a maximum of sixteen 16 hard drives that you purchase separately and install into the sixteen 16 drive trays that come with the subsystem The drive trays which must be installed in the 1 1 FALCON IIT Dual Controller Installation and Hardware Reference drive bays accommodate SATA II hard drives backward compatible to SATA Two 2 redundant hot swappable dual fan cooling modules protect the subsystem from overheating and two 2 redundant hot swappable 2U 460W power supply units PSUs provide constant power to the subsystem The modular nature of the subsystem and the easy accessibility to all major components ensure the ease of the subsystem maintenance g NOTE On receiving and unpacking your subsyste
94. the controller board via backplane board The MUX kits communicate the combined drive signals to redundant controllers to prevent a single point of failure A WARNING The MUX kits are small delicate components that must be handled with care FALCON III Dual Controller Installation and Hardware Reference 1 8 1 2 4 The RAID Controller Module Docking Connectors Controller Board h se ite Wl j DDR RAM DIMM Rear Panel _ Metal Bracket Figure 1 9 Controller Module PN IFT 83AF24RD16M5 with 512MB DDR RAM DIMM memory The RAID controller module contains a metal bracket a main circuit controller board a management rear panel and a pre installed 512MB capacity or above DDR RAM DIMM module See Figure 1 9 The controller module contains no user serviceable components Except when installing upgrading the cache memory inside the controller module should never be removed or opened A WARNING Although the RAID controller can be removed the only time you should touch the controller itself is to install the memory modules The RAID controller is built of sensitive components and unnecessary tampering can damage the controller The heart of the FALCON M RAID controller subsystem is the FC 4G to SATA II controller board The controller comes with two 2 pre set FC 4G host channels CHO and CH1 The subsystem connects to the external FC 4G host computer s via eight 8 FC connectors which are located
95. thout a replacement can lead to permanent subsystem damage When replacing any hot swappable component caution should be taken to ensure that the components are handled in an appropriate manner Rough or improper handling of components can lead to irreparable damage When removing a controller module from the subsystem ensure that the power has been turned off and that all precautionary measures without exception are adhered to The controller board is very sensitive component and can be easily damaged A WARNING When inserting a removable module take heed that DO NOT USE EXCESSIVE FORCE Forcing or slamming a module can damage the pins on the module connectors either on the module itself or on the backplane Gently push the module until it reaches the end of module slot Feel the contact resistance and use slightly more force to ensure the module connectors are correctly mated If the module comes with extraction levers or retention screws use them to secure the module Subsystem Maintenance Chapter 5 Subsystem Maintenance 5 2 Replacing Controller Module Components The controller module in the FALCON II consists of the following replaceable components e DDRRAM DIMM module e Controller module If any of these components fails it needs to be replaced To replace any of these components the controller module must be removed The controller modules in the FALCON II are redundant and hot swappable 5 2 1 Controller Mo
96. tion Chapter 2 Hardware Installation jy Step 2 Insert the hard drive by holding the drive at an angle and inserting it into the drive tray See Figure 2 2 SATA connector on the MUX kit Figure 2 2 Installing a SATA Hard Drive Step 3 Connect the drive to the MUX kit by sliding it towards the rear of the drive tray until a solid connection between the drive connector and the MUX kit connector has been made See Figure 2 3 Figure 2 3 Connecting the Drive to MUX Kit t Step 4 Insert four 4 supplied 6 32 flat head retention screws to secure the drive See Figure 2 4 Figure 2 4 Fastening Four Hard Drive Retention Screws 2 8 Drive Tray Installation Once the hard drives have been installed in the drive trays the drive trays can be installed into the FALCON MI Hardware Installation 2 7 FALCON IIT Dual Controller Installation and Hardware Reference A WARNING All drive trays must be installed into the enclosure even if they do not contain a hard drive If the trays are not installed into the enclosure the ventilation required for cooling will not be normalized and the subsystem will overheat s t Step 1 Make sure the key lock is in the unlocked position i e the groove on its face is in a horizontal orientation as shown in Figure 2 5 If the groove is in a vertical position then the key lock is locked and the front flap on the drive tray cannot be opened Key lock in Unlocked Pos
97. tray and facilitate the installation of the appropriate drive See Figure 5 38 i A Drive Tray Figure 5 38 Fastening the MUX Kit Screws A WARNING Only use the screws provided in the MUX kit package The screws size should be 6 32 4mm Using an unmatched screw could result in hard drive malfunction t9 Step 7 Install the hard drive to the drive tray See Section 2 7 2 t Step 8 Install the drive tray with the hard drive to the chassis See Section 2 8 5 24 Subsystem Maintenance Appendix B Spare Parts and Accessories Appendix B Spare Parts and Accessories B 1 Spare Parts Spare parts that come with the subsystem are listed in Table B 1 Model Name Description Fibre to SATA RAID controller module for FALCON III IFT 83AF24RD16 subsystem no FC 4G SFP host connector RAID 6 Fibre channel FC 4G IO board at left side 4 SFP ports w on IFT 9273CF4HIO4L1 board host hub Fibre channel FC 4G IO board at right side 4 SFP ports w IFT 9273CF4HIO4R1 Sh bond hosthib Drive Tray IFT 9273CDTray Drive tray Type II bezel and Type II LED light pipe Drive tray Type III bezel and Type II LED light pipe 2 to 1 W I23ADI ZSIS SATA SATA D MUX conversion dual controller subsystems Drive tray Type III bezel and Type II LED light pipe 2 to 1 IFT 9273A2DT2S1S SATA SATA II MUX conversion dual controller subsystems MUX Board HDD dongle board 2 to 1
98. urchase Please refer to Appendix A for instructions on connecting a UPS Introduction I y FALCON III Dual Controller Installation and Hardware Reference 1 10 If the controller that you connect to has failed you may have to disconnect the serial cable from the failed controller and connect it to the surviving controller e LED indicators Each controller board rear panel comes with six 6 LED indicators Please refer to Chapter 3 for information on how to monitor your subsystem using the LED indicators e Levers Two 2 levers located on the sides of the controller board rear panel provide easy controller module installation and secure the controller module in place 1 2 6 DIMM Module The controller module comes with a pre installed 512MB capacity or above DDR RAM DIMM module and can support capacities up to 2GB The DIMM module is placed in an easily accessed location on the controller board However when the DIMM module is being changed the controller module must be removed from the subsystem chassis 1 2 7 Battery Backup Units BBUs Battery Pack ne ent ee A E Retention A Screws Figure 1 11 BBU PN IFT 9273CBTC Two 2 standard Li ION battery backup units BBUs see Figure 1 11 are pre installed in the FALCON II and can sustain cache memory after a power failure Each BBU is installed on the upper left side of the controller module in the rear subsystem chassis In accordance with international t
99. ure 5 29 Open the Front Handles Open flap Once the flap on the drive tray has been opened the drive tray must be removed from the subsystem Failure to remove the drive tray from the subsystem after the flap has been opened may cause data errors Remove drives slowly When removing a drive tray from the Al6F R2422 pull the drive tray out only about one inch and then wait for at least 30 seconds for the hard drive motor to spin down before taking it out completely Any impact to the hard drive while the drive motor is spinning can damage the drive Keep a replacement on hand If a hard drive has failed make sure you have a replacement hard drive readily available before removing the failed drive from the subsystem Do not leave the drive tray slot open for an extended period of time or the normalized airflow will be disrupted and subsystem components will overheat and may become permanently damaged 5 8 2 Replacing a Hard Drive When a hard drives fails it needs to be replaced To replace a hard drive please follow these steps A WARNING The hard drive is fragile therefore always handle with extreme care Do not drop the hard drive always be slow gentle and careful when setting down a hard drive Only handle the hard drive by the edges and avoid touching any components or connectors t Step 1 Identify the drive tray that contains the hard drive that needs to be replaced w Step 2 Open the key lock See Figure
100. vided below can save subsystem installation time Detailed illustrated instructions for each component are given in the following sections A CAUTION To ensure that your system is correctly installed please follow the steps outlined below If you follow these steps installation will be fast and efficient If you do not follow these steps you may accidentally install the hardware incorrectly 1 Unpack Unpack the subsystem and confirm that all the components on the packing list have been included See Section 2 5 2 Rack Cabinet installation If the subsystem is going to be installed in a rack or cabinet it should be installed prior to installing the hard drives Installing the subsystem into a rack or cabinet requires at least two 2 people See Section 2 9 3 Install hard drives SATA II or SATA I hard drives must be individually installed into the drive trays See Section 2 7 Hardware Installation 2 3 FALCON IIT Dual Controller Installation and Hardware Reference 4 Install drive trays After the hard drives have been installed into the drive trays the drive trays must be installed into the enclosure itself See Section 2 8 5 Cable connection Use the power cords that came with the subsystem to connect the subsystem to the main power source Use the self purchased Fibre cable to connect a host port to the host computer or an external device 6 Power up Once the components have been properly installed an
101. ware FW is pre installed software used to configure the subsystem The FW can be accessed either through the front LCD panel or a terminal emulation program running on a management computer that is connected to the subsystem s serial port RAIDWatch RAIDWatch is a premier web based graphics user interface GUD that can be installed on a remote computer and accessed via the web The manager communicates with the array via the connection of the existing host interface or Ethernet link to the array s LAN port 1 3 4 Audible Alarms The ES FALCON II subsystem comes with audible alarms that are triggered when certain active components fail or when certain controller or subsystem thresholds are exceeded Whenever you hear an audible alarm from the FALCON IIE it is imperative that you determine the cause and rectify the problem immediately Event notification messages indicate the completion or status of array configuration tasks and are always accompanied by two 2 or three 3 successive and prolonged beeps A WARNING Failing to respond when an audible alarm is heard can lead to permanent damage of the FALCON III When an audible alarm is heard rectify the problem as soon as possible 1 4 Hot swappable Components 1 4 1 Hot swap Capabilities The FALCON III subsystem comes with a number of hot swappable components that can be exchanged while the subsystem is still online Introduction 1 15 FALCON III Dual Controller Install
102. y Table D 1 below summarizes the UPS messages described above It is important that you become familiar with these messages and their meanings to help maintain the integrity of the data running through your subsystem Message AC Power Battery Write Power Policy Level BPL Status UPS connection is absent N A N A Write back UPS connection detected N A N A Write back Warning UPS AC Power Disconnected BPL gt 50 Write through Loss detected Warning UPS _ Battery Disconnected BPL lt 50 Write through Low 50 Please shut down to protect data loss Warning UPS Battery Connected BPL lt 50 Write through Low 50 UPS AC Power Restored Reconnected BPL gt 50 Write back UPS AC Power Restored Reconnected BPL lt 50 Write through UPS Battery restored to Reconnected BPL gt 50 Write back safe level Table D 1 UPS Status Messages Uninterruptible Power Supply D 5 FALCON III Dual Controller Installation and Hardware Reference This page is intentionally left blank D 6 Uninterruptible Power Supply

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