easyRAID Q16+ Hardware User Manual
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1. 14 13 12 11 10 9 8 7 No Name Description ooling fan ystem cooling fan 2 Host Port 1 Connects to the host server Primary fibre channel 3 HostPort2 Connects to the host server Secondary fibre channel 4 RS 232 Port Connects to a VT100 terminal or equivalent 5 UPS port Data port for uninterruptable power supply 6 Cooling fan 2 System cooling fan 7 Power Supply 2 Removable redundant power supply 2 8 Power Supply Handle For power supply removal 9 Power Supply AC In Connects to a 100 240 VAC power source 10 Power Supply Switch Switches the power on or off 11 Ethernet Port Used for browser based configuration 12 Power Supply 1 Removable redundant power supply 1 13 Power Supply Handle For power supply removal 14 Power Supply AC In Connects to a 100 240 VAC power source easyRAID Q16 U4R3 8 easyRAID Q16 F2R3 Serial ATA Disk Array Systems Installing Disks This section describes how to install disks in the disk array system 1 Unlock the front panel door then pull it open 292925253 z gt lt gt 3 Align the rear of the disk with the rear of the disk tray 4 Insert the disk into the disk tray and fix into2. To reduce the possibility of data errors caused by electromagnetic interference locate the disk array system at least five feet away from electrical appliances and equipment that generates magnetic fields Power Supply Safety Notes To avoid electric shocks do not use an extended power cord or an outlet that does not match the disk array system plug or leaves the plug exposed The disk array system has a 3 wire grounded plug The third pin connects to ground do not remove it If the power cord or plug is damaged or worn unplug it immediately and contact a qualified service technician for maintenance To avoid fire or electric shocks do not overload electric power out lets 1 System Requirements Ensure that the following requirements are met before installing the disk array system Operating Environment 15 cm 6 inches of space around the disk array system for proper ventilation ambient temperature of 5 C to 40 C 40 F to 104 F ambient non condensing relative humidity of 10 to 85 dust smoke and oil free environment no large magnetic fields such as those generated by a high voltage power cables and motors etc no direct sunlight e a flat stable surface capable of supporting the disk array system VT100 Terminal Settings Refer to the following table for a summary of VT100 terminal settings required to communicate with the disk array system Refer to your system manual for instructions on s
3. 12 easyRAID Q16 U4R3 8 easyRAID Q16 F2R3 Serial ATA Disk Array Systems Connecting a network Connect the network cable to the RJ 45 port at the rear of the unit 2 Basic Configuration Making Connections 13 suono9auuo uiye uonesinByuoy oiseg Z easyRAID Q16 U4R3 amp easyRAID Q16 F2R3 Serial ATA Disk Array Systems Connecting and Turning on the Power 1 Plug a power cable A to a power connector at the rear of the unit then plug the second power supply cable into the second power connector B Note The system is equipped with auto switching power supplies that can run on 100 to 240 VAC O Qsaces le SERIOS eel J RT eh Sneak 2 Switch on both power supplies 14 easyRAID Q16 U4R3 8 easyRAID Q16 F2R3 Serial ATA Disk Array Systems Mounting ina Rack When the disk array system is completely set up it can be installed in a standard 19 inch rack Follow the instructions in this section to install the disk array system in a rack 1 Clip eight rack nuts supplied with your rack into the rack taking care that they corre spond with the mounting points on the rails 2 Extend both of the rails so that they are the right length to fit in your rack 3 Bolt the rails into the rack using the rack bolts supplied with your rack gt Vet lo You will need four nuts and bolts not included for each rail two at the front and two a
4. Appendix Hardware Specifications Item Specification Host Interface SCSI Ultra320 easyRAID Q16 U4R3 or 2 Gb Fibre Channel easyRAID Q16 F2R3 Disk Interface SATA Il 3 0 Gb s Dimensions 132 mm H x 447 mm W x 574 mm D Weight 19 Kg without disks RAID Functions Raid levels JBOD 0 1 0 1 3 5 30 50 6 TP 6 NRAID Hot spare support Disk hot swapping with automatic online rebuilding Multiple RAID max 8 Disk Array Func tions O S independent and transparent 64 MB 2 GB DDR SDRAM LCD panel operation indicator Audible alarm disable alarm LED indicator on disk failures Connectors 4 x 2 Gbit Fibre ports 2 channels easyRAID Q16 F2R3 model only 4 x Ultra320 SCSI ports easyRAID Q16 U4R3 model only 1 x RS 232 Serial port 115200 8 N 1 1 x RJ 45 Ethernet port 10 100 Mbps Redundant 1 1 460 Watt 100 240 VAC 47 63 Hz 6 3A 10 Over voltage current power and short circuit protection LED indicates power status Operating temperature 5 C 40 C Operating humidity 10 85 non condensing Output 5V 3 3V 12V Power Supply e Warranty 3 year warranty Safety UL CE and FCC Class B 23 suoneoyioeds SJempieH xipuaddy easyRAID Q16 U4R3 8 easyRAID Q16 F2R3 Serial ATA Disk Array Systems Item Specification coment CPU Intel 180331 64 bit RISC microprocessor Disk Interface S
5. soueusjuley e easyRAID Q16 U4R3 amp easyRAID Q16 F2R3 Serial ATA Disk Array Systems Replacing a Power Supply The disk array system is equipped with a Power Supply Fail Indicator LED at the front of the unit that turns red when one of the power supplies fails The message Power x failure also appears on the LCD panel where x refers to power supply 1 or 2 and an audible alert sounds Note 4 Turn off the audible alert by pressing the Up 4 and Down y function but tons on the front panel twice simultaneously Power supplies are hot swappable which means that they can be inserted and removed while the disk array is powered on and operating Follow these instructions to replace a failed power sup ply 1 Identify the power supply that has failed m Power Supply 1 Power Supply 2 2 Remove the power cable from the power supply connector at the rear of the unit Note 4 The system is equipped with auto switching power supplies that can run on 100 to 240 VAC 3 Loosen the power supply retaining screw l Sy x 3 P S I en ower Supply AR bii retaining screw 18 easyRAID Q16 U4R3 8 easyRAID Q16 F2R3 Serial ATA Disk Array Systems 4 Pull the power supply handle out
6. 5 Remove the faulty power supply by pulling the power supply handle A and pressing the release catch B at the same time Sr Release catch 7 Push the power supply handle into place 8 Tighten the power supply thumbscrew 9 Reconnect the power cable 19 A ddns semod e Buloejdey soueusjuley e Aowa BuipelBdn soueusjureyy easyRAID Q16 U4R3 8 easyRAID Q16 F2R3 Serial ATA Disk Array Systems Upgrading Memory The disk array system takes a single 184 pin PC200 DDR SDRAM SO DIMM with a maximum capacity of 2 GB Follow these instructions to upgrade the memory 1 Loosen the screws holding the controller cage in place 2 Slide the controller cage out of the chassis 3 Pull the DIMM retaining clips away from the DIMM the DIMM springs out of the socket Remove the DIMM 20 5 easyRAID Q16 U4R3 8 easyRAID Q16 F2R3 Serial ATA Disk Array Systems Gently push the new DIMM into the socket then push the corners of the DIMM down The DIMM is secured by the DIMM retaining clips YA Sy UL LIKE Note The DIMM module will fit in only one direction Do not force the DIMM into place Push the controller cage back in lower the handle and tighten the retaining screws 21 Aowa BuipelBbdn soueusjuleyy e
7. LC Optical Cable Short Wave Long Wave Maximum Cable Length 50m 10 Km 2 Basic Configuration This chapter describes disk array system connections and disk installation Unpacking Contact your supplier if any of the following items are missing or damaged Caution A The disk array system is heavy Be careful when lifting and moving it ON A GN as N N i ES GUI Installation Disk Array System Front Panel Keys CD ROM option EI PS A l A VHDC to VHDC Ultra320 HPD to VHDC Ultra320 SCSI Terminator VHDC SCSI Cable easyRAID Q16 Cable easyRAID Q16 U4R3 easyRAID Q16 U4R3 Only Only U4R3 Only ZN Screw pack Fix Screw SP pack M5 DH 27 35 Hardware and software GT Ke user Manuals gt gt Fix Screw aa IFS PKS pack M6 Fix Screw pack UNC 10 32 sjueuodwoy uoNein yuog seg Z easyRAID Q16 U4R3 amp easyRAID Q16 F2R3 Serial ATA Disk Array Systems Components Closed Front Panel 222323232323232323288 S 23232 823232333882323233338382 SAL LLOPIS LL LSO 2020202020020 23333333333333333 3982839 4200808203823282323828282828298282828238238238232382828 ES O S88 233333232838 3333388 3333232323333333232323333 2222000 0303039303030303030303939303099993030398939 No Name 1 LCD panel Description Displays warning operating and configuration information 2 Power on indicator Indicates the disk array system power i
8. place with screws supplied with the disk sysiq Bumjejsu uoneunByuog olseg Z sysiq Buljeysu uoneunByuog oiseg Z easyRAID Q16 U4R3 amp easyRAID Q16 F2R3 Serial ATA Disk Array Systems 5 Slide the disk tray back into the empty slot A then slowly close the disk tray handle B 6 Repeat steps 2 to 5 until all of the required disks have been installed 7 Push the front panel door closed and lock it 10 easyRAID Q16 U4R3 8 easyRAID Q16 F2R3 Serial ATA Disk Array Systems Making Connections After the required number of disks have been installed external connections to the disk array system must be made This section describes how to make all of the necessary connections Connecting the Host Interface The disk array system has either dual SCSI interfaces or dual fibre channel interfaces Refer to the following sections to make host interface connections Small Computer Systems Interface The easyRAID Q16 U4R3 has dual Ultra320 SCSI interfaces Follow these instructions to make connections 1 Connect the SCSI terminator A to the right connector of the easyRAID Q16 U4R3 host port 1 primary SCSI channel at the rear of the disk array system 2 Connect the Ultra320 SCSI cable B to the left connector of the easyRAID Q16 U4R3 host port 1 primary SCSI channel at the rear of the disk a
9. 6 F2R3 Serial ATA Disk Array Systems 14 13 12 11 10 9 8 7 No Name Description Cooling fan 1 System cooling fan 2 Host Port 2 Connects to the host server Secondary SCSI channel 3 Host Port 1 Connects to the host server Primary SCSI channel 4 RS 232 Port Connects to a VT100 terminal or equivalent 5 UPS port Data port for uninterruptable power supply 6 Cooling fan 2 System cooling fan 7 Power Supply 2 Removable redundant power supply 2 8 Power Supply Handle For power supply removal 9 Power Supply AC In Connects to a 100 240 VAC power source 10 Power Supply Switch Switches the power on or off 11 Ethernet Port Used for browser based configuration 12 Power Supply 1 Removable redundant power supply 1 13 Power Supply Handle For power supply removal 14 Power Supply AC In Connects to a 100 240 VAC power source sjuauodulo uoneinByuo5 S seg Z stusuodwon uoNein yuog sIseg Z easyRAID Q16 U4R3 amp easyRAID Q16 F2R3 Serial ATA Disk Array Systems easyRAID Q16 F2R3 Rear View
10. ATA II 3 0 Gb s Disk Channels 16 channels Disk Interface Chipset Marvell MV88SX8050 Memory Type PC 400 184 pin DIMM Memory Sockets 1 Memory Size Up to 2 GB LCD Interface One LCD panel 2 lines by 16 charac ters Button Interface Up Down Enter and ESC Backplane Interface Compact PCl connector Temperature Sensors 2 ea Disk Channel Support 16 channels Disk Number Supported 16 disks Disk Connector Type Serial ATA II Temperature Sensors 8 Power Connector Type 2 x Slot 2 Fan Connector Type 2 x Slot 2 24
11. bout this Manual This manual is designed to make the disk array system as easy to use as possible Information contained in this document has been checked for accuracy but no guarantee is given that the con tents are correct Information and specifications are subject to change without notice Copyright Notice Copyright 2005 All rights reserved This disk array system and related documentation are protected by copyright and are distributed under licenses restricting their use copying and distribution No part of this documentation may be reproduced in any form by any means without prior written authorization Conventions Caution A This symbol is used to remind users to pay attention to important descriptions regarding usage and maintenance repair or additional important information related to this disk array system Note led This symbol is used to remind users of useful information that can make procedures such as configuration easier to accomplish Supuey pue aed suonon su Ajayes Jueyodw JJe J9 J d easyRAID Q16 U4R3 8 easyRAID Q16 F2R3 Serial ATA Disk Array Systems Important Safety Instructions Care and Handling Before starting take a few minutes to read this manual Read all of these instructions and save this manual for later reference Protect the disk array system from extremely high or low temperatures Let the disk array system warm or cool to room temperature before using it Prote
12. ct the disk array system from being bumped or dropped Do not place the disk array system on an unstable cart stand or table It may fall causing serious damage to the product Keep the disk array system away from magnetic forces Do not use the disk array system near water Keep the disk array system away from dust sand or dirt Gaps and openings in the cabinet are provided for venti lation Never block or cover these openings because the disk array system may overheat and become unreli able Don t place the disk array system on a bed sofa rug or other similar surface Do not place the disk array system near or over a radia tor or other heat source Refer to the rating plate for the correct voltage and ensure that the appliance voltage corresponds to the supply voltage easyRAID Q16 U4R3 amp easyRAID Q16 F2R3 Serial ATA Disk Array Systems E l The appliance must be grounded The disk array system is equipped with a 3 wire grounded type of power cord This power cord will only fit into a grounded type of power outlet Von PV If an extension cord or a power center is used with the disk array system make sure that the total current con sumption of all products plugged into the wall outlet does not exceed the ampere rating Do not place the disk array system where the cord will be walked on Never push any kind of object into the disk array system through cabinet ga
13. easyRAID Q16 Hardware User Manual Ultra 320 SCSI to Serial ATA II amp Fibre Channel to Serial ATA Il Disk Array Systems Version 1 0 easyRAID Q16 U4R3 Ultra 320 SCSI to Serial ATA Il Disk Array System amp easyRAID Q16 F2R3 Fibre Channel to Serial ATA Il Disk Array System Table of Contents PLACA iio Chapter 1 System Requirements Operating Environment enennnnnnnnnnene nennen nennen VT100 Terminal Settings sot s scciocedes nee Host Interface occccccnnnccnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnninnnennnennnenonennneninnninnninnn Chapter 2 Basic Configuration Unpack ng asien en ae reed Components chi RR ER Eine A AAA er ee Open Front Panel nio ennai aut DISK Ft et einen easyRAID Q16 U4R3 Rear View ueeeeessssnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnn easyRAID Q16 F2R3 Rear View sesser Installing Disks 2 se eier Making Conneelions ee aia Connecting the Host Interface uusssssersssnnnennnnnennnnn nenn Connecting a network u en Connecting and Turning on the Power uneenssssssennnnnennnneennnnn Mo nting ina Ra k essen an Installing the Rail Extenders cccccccesescccensceeeeeseeeesneees Chapter 3 Maintenance Replacing Disk sum lt dl claras Replacing a Power Supply ocooccccccccicociccccccncccncccnncnnnnnnnnnnrnnrnnnnnnn Upgrading Memory cosido toi sedate Appendix Hardware Specifications cccccccoonocoonccnnnnnnocnnononaconenononononononos Preface A
14. etting up the VT100 terminal settings Item Required Setting Connection Serial Port COM1 or COM2 Protocol RS232 Asynchronous Cabling Null Modem cable Baud Rate 115200 Data Bits 8 Stop Bit 1 Parity None sjusWwalinbey WEISAS L easyRAID Q16 U4R3 amp easyRAID Q16 F2R3 Serial ATA Disk Array Systems Host Interface The disk array system has either dual SCSI interfaces or dual fibre channel interfaces Refer to the following sections to understand host interface system requirements Small Computer Systems Interface The easyRAID Q16 U4R3 has dual Ultra320 SCSI interfaces that are compatible with previous SCSI standards Refer to the following table to understand SCSI bus requirements Note x Subtract the internal cable length 30 cm from the maximum SCSI bus length to calculate the maximum external SCSI cable length Maximum Data Rate SCSI Maximum SCSI Bus Length in Megabytes Standard Number of Devices in Meters per Second Ultra320 12 320 15 Ultra160 12 160 15 Ultra2 12 80 15 Ultra Wide 1 5 40 7 Fast Wide 3 20 15 Ultra 1 5 20 7 Fibre Channel Interface The easyRAID Q16 F2R3 has dual 2 Gbit fibre channel interfaces with SFP connectors for link age to a fibre channel switch or host computer interface card With the correct SFP transceiver and optical cable the following transmission distances can be achieved Component Optical SFP Transceiver
15. imultaneously The LCD panel displays the failure with the symbol R or W R indicates a disk failure or error and W indicates that there are too many bad sectors on the disk Example e Disks 1 to 7 are members of array group 1 e Disks 8 to 14 are members of array group 2 11111112222222WR e Disk 15 has too many bad sectors e Disk 16 has an error or a fault Disks are hot swappable which means that they can be inserted and removed while the disk array system is powered on and operating Follow these instructions to replace a failed disk Unlock the front panel door then pull it open Pull the tray handle away from the disk tray to release it and pull the disk tray out Remove the screws from the failed disk then remove the disk from the disk tray Align the rear of the new disk with the rear of the disk tray a fk WN Insert the new disk into the disk tray Note Ti The new disk must have the same or a greater capacity than the faulty disk that was removed If the disk capacity is smaller the audible alert sounds and the auto rebuild operation doesn t start For best performance it is recommended that the new disk be identical to the failed disk 6 Attach the disk to the disk tray with the screws that came with the disk 7 Slide the disk tray back into the empty slot then close the disk tray handle 8 Push the front panel door closed and lock it 17 iddns Jamog e Buloejdey
16. ps and openings since they may touch dangerous voltage points and cause a risk of fire or electric shock Unplug the power cord from the wall outlet before clean ing Keep the disk array system dry Do not use liquid cleaners aerosol cleaners or a wet cloth Use a damp cloth for cleaning DA Except as specifically explained in this User Manual do not attempt to service the disk array system by yourself Opening or removing the covers may expose you to dangerous voltages id yn Unplug this product from the wall outlet and refer servic ing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions If the disk array system has been exposed to water or any liquid If the disk array system has been dropped or the cabinet damaged Users should not remove the cover Disconnect all power supply cords before servicing BuljpueH pue aed suonon 1su jajes jueyodu 998J93 1d Supuey pue aed suonon 1su jajes jueyiodu 998J3 d easyRAID Q16 U4R3 8 easyRAID Q16 F2R3 Serial ATA Disk Array Systems Placement Notes e The disk array system LCD panel can be damaged by exposure to direct sunlight Limit exposure to subdued or indirect sunlight only e The disk array system should be used only in clean environments that are free from airborne contaminants such as dust dirt and smoke Excessive moisture or oil particles in the air can also hinder disk array system performance
17. rray system 11 suono9auuo uiye uoneInbByuoo oiseg Z easyRAID Q16 U4R3 8 easyRAID Q16 F2R3 Serial ATA Disk Array Systems Fibre Channel Interface The easyRAID Q16 F2R3 has dual 2 Gbit fibre channel interfaces Each interface can be used with optical or copper transceivers and cables Follow these instructions to make optical connections 1 Insert the LC Optical SFP transceiver A in to the easyRAID Q16 F2R3 host port 1 primary fibre channel at the rear of the disk array system 2 Connect the optical cable B to the LC Optical SFP transceiver A Vu suono9auuo uiye uonesinByuoy oiseg Z Fibre Channel Daisy Chaining Four port models can be daisy chained as shown in the following diagram mT
18. s on 3 Power supply fail indicator Indicates a failed power supply 4 Host computer access indicator Indicates data transfer between the disk array sys tem and the host computer 5 Up function button Moves up in the LCD menus 6 Down function button Moves down in the LCD menus 7 Enter function button Selects a menu item or confirms a choice or entry 8 Escape function button Returns to the previous LCD menu without making changes 9 Lock Locks front cover easyRAID Q16 U4R3 8 easyRAID Q16 F2R3 Serial ATA Disk Array Systems Open Front Panel 123 4 5 6 7 8 9 101112 13141516 17 No Name Description 1 16 Disk trays 1 16 Removable hot swap disk trays 17 Front panel door Protects the disks and houses the LCD panel sjuauodulo uoneinByuo5 siseg Z sjuesuodwoy uolein yuog seg Z easyRAID Q16 U4R3 amp easyRAID Q16 F2R3 Serial ATA Disk Array Systems Disk Tray No Name Description Power Error indicator LED Different colors indicate different disk states e Green Disk online 1 e Orange Disk full e Red Nodisk 2 Access indicator LED This blue LED indicates that the disk is being accessed 3 Tray handle Releases the disk tray easyRAID Q16 U4R3 Rear View easyRAID Q16 U4R3 8 easyRAID Q1
19. t the back 4 Tighten the locking screws when they are the correct length 5 Slide the disk array system into the rack and bolt it into place with the supplied fixing screws Caution A This product is heavy Attempting to install the disk array system in a rack by yourself could result in injury or damage to the product 15 yoey e ul Bununoyy uoleunByuog seg Z yoey e ul Bununoyy uoleunByuog oiseg Z easyRAID Q16 U4R3 amp easyRAID Q16 F2R3 Serial ATA Disk Array Systems Installing the Rail Extenders Follow these instructions to fit the rail extenders if required 1 If required bolt the rail extenders into place as shown using the small bolts provided 2 Slide the disk array system into the rack and bolt it into place with the supplied fixing screws Iom AL A Hi 4 AL PON e NA i Ali TOUN ini Il Ik Note The rail extenders may be required to allow the disk array system room for the front door to open correctly 16 3 Maintenance Replacing a Disk A disk failure is indicated when the Power Error LED at the front of the drive tray turns red and the audible alert sounds Note SK Turn off the audible alert by pressing the Up 4 and Down y function but tons on the front panel twice s
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