Sonnet Technologies Rx1600/Expander User's Manual
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1. AS ports on the Fusion RX1600RAID enclosure the primary PRM LNK mini SAS ports on the RX1600 Expansion system 3 You may additional RX1600 Expansion systems by connecting data cables from one enclosure s expansion ports to another enclosure s primary ports Tips and Additional Information Tips This section covers some common sense tips for using the Fusion RX1600RAID enclosure Connecting Fusion RX1600RAID enclosures to a Sonnet RAID controller other than the one with which it shipped Fusion RX1600RAID enclosures are matched with their included Sonnet RAID controller When you connect a Fusion RX1600RAID enclosure to a different card you may have to force them to pair up if the card has not been updated with the latest firmware 1 Launch the ATTO Configuration Tool Expand the device tree in the Device Listing section on the left side of the window until ExpressSAS R380 is displayed and then click ExpressSAS R380 2 Select RAID Management gt Auto Map from the application menu Hot swapping drives Fusion RX1600RAID supports drive hot swapping under all operating systems when replacing a faulted drive that is part of a RAID group with parity RAID 6 RAID 5 RAID 4 DVRAID Otherwise drive and volume hot swapping is only supported for Mac OS X users enabling the exchange a drive or a set of drives without having to shut down the computer This does not mean you can simply pull out a drive at any time you must foll2. FUSION RXI600RAID Rackmount 16 Drive SATA Storage System with Internal SAS Expanders Drive Enclosure User s Guide Creativity Stored Here SIMPLY FAST www sonnettech com Fusion RX1600RAID Enclosure Specs and Features Mute Power Button Switch SAS Cable Connection SES Status Power Indicators Indicator Indicator A BSE Drive Activity Blue J and Identification Fault Red ldicaior LEDs _ ae S ae et at POO o TER E oman EO SS ma aa an Oa Via tee ad RR rer AF ARQ Simai a Figure 1 Power Cable Power Supply Fan Fault SAS Fan Fault Connector Fault Indicator Power Supply Fan Module Indicator Expander Fan Module Indicator lt a Ne ERORA miei ribeirinha raean i amaer Power Cable Power Supply Power Supply SCSI Enclosure SCSI Enclosure Connector Fault Indicator Services Indicator Services Indicator Secondary Primary Secondary Primary Expansion Link Mini SAS Expansion Link Mini SAS Mini SAS Port Port Mini SAS Port Port Figure 2 Enclosure Specifications Compatibility Compatible with Mac Windows and Linux computers with a Sonnet RAID controller installed Interface Connectors 4 x mini SAS Drives Supported 1 5 3 and 6 Gb s Serial ATA 3 5 Power Supply 2 x 350W 100 260V AC 50 60Hz Operating Temperature 41 to 104 F 5 C to 40 C Dimensions WxDxH 17 4 x 21 x 5 2 in 44 2 x 53 3 x 13 2 cm Weight approximate 59 5 lbs 27 kg Sa
3. e please check our Web site for the latest updates and online support files and check this User s Guide for helpful information When you call Sonnet Customer Service have the following information available so our customer service staff can better assist you e Product name e Date and place of purchase e Hard drive model s e Computer model e Operating system e Software firmware versions If further assistance is needed please contact us at Sonnet Customer Service Online Service Form http serviceform sonnettech com Tel 1 949 472 2772 Monday Friday 7 a m 4 p m Pacific Time E mail support sonnettech com For Customers Outside the USA For support on this product outside the USA contact your reseller or local distributor Visit Our Web Site For the most current product information and online support files visit the Sonnet Web site at www sonnettech com support Remember to register your product online at http registration sonnettech com to be informed of future upgrades and product releases 2012 Sonnet Technologies Inc All rights reserved Sonnet the Sonnet logotype Simply Fast the Simply Fast logotype and Fusion are trademarks of Sonnet Technologies Inc Mac the Mac logo and Mac OS are trademarks of Apple Inc registered in the United States and other countries Other product names are trademarks of their respective owners Product specifications subject to change without notice Printed in
4. e 6 Enclosure Setup 2 Using four of the provided rack mounting screws secure the RX1600RAID enclosure to the rack do not overtighten the screws Figure 7 C Prepare the Drive Enclosure for Use A WARNING When handling computer products take care to prevent components from being damaged by static electricity avoid working in carpeted areas Handle hard drives only by their edges and avoid touching connector traces and component pins 1 Remove a drive module from its packaging and then pull out its lever out until it stops Figure 8 A WARNING Before shipping a Fusion RX1600 storage system Sonnet formats and tests the included drives and then configures them as a RAID group The individual drive modules are then removed from the enclosure and labelled with numbers from 1 16 and then packaged When setting up your Fusion storage system it is important that you install the drive modules into the enclosure in numbered order left to right if you don t do this your storage system s performance will suffer 2 With its lever fully open carefully slide the drive module into its assigned slot drive 1 in slot 1 etc in the enclosure until it stops and then secure it by pushing the lever in until it snaps closed Figure 9 A WARNING When inserting drive modules into the enclosure do not force the levers closed If a lever does not close easily remove and reinsert the module and then push the lever in a
5. fety Precautions and Disclaimers SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Please read this section carefully before proceeding These precautions explain the correct and safe use of this device thereby helping to prevent injury to you or others and also help you to minimize the risk of damaging the device Warnings Always follow the basic warnings listed here to avoid the risk of serious injury or death from electrical shock short circuiting fire and other hazards These warnings include but are not limited to e With the exception of the user swappable parts do not attempt to disassemble or modify the enclosure If this device appears to be malfunctioning contact Sonnet Customer Service e Do not drop the enclosure or any of its drive modules dropping or mishandling of the enclosure or drive modules may result in a malfunction e Do not insert your fingers or foreign objects inside the enclosure take particular care when small children are present e Do not expose the device to rain use it near water or containers that contain liquids which might spill into any openings or in damp or wet conditions e If unusual smells sounds or smoke come from the device or if liquids enter it switch it off immediately and unplug it from the electrical outlet e Follow the instructions in this manual carefully contact Sonnet Customer Service for additional advice not covered in this User s Guide DISCLAIMERS Drive Usage Sonnet Technologies
6. gain 3 Repeat steps 1 and 2 for each remaining drive module D Connect the Drive Enclosure to the Sonnet RAID Controller This section describes the connection of the Fusion RX1600RAID drive enclosure to the Sonnet RAID controller card 1 Insert one end of each of the supplied data cables to the PRM LINK mini SAS ports on the enclosure verify the connectors are plugged in securely Figure 10 ooro vaoa i waseerneeees in Figure 7 Oo o o oeer Figure 8 se amp Figure 9 Enclosure Setup 2 Connect the data cables remaining connectors to the mini SAS ports on the Sonnet RAID controller card verify the connectors are plugged in securely Figure 11 3 Connect the supplied power cables between the Fusion RX1600RAID enclosure and a grounded wall outlet or power strip verify the cables are plugged in securely i E _ h p of mini SAS Sim connector o s5 oe i e e e e e e 4 Push the power switch on the front of the enclosure and then power on your computer How to Connect Fusion RX1600RAID Expansion Systems This section explains how to connect Fusion RX1600RAID Expansion Systems to your system Perform all steps listed here with your computer and Fusion storage systems powered off 1 Perform all of the steps from sections A D with the Fusion RX1600 Expansion system 2 Connect the included mini SAS to mini SAS data cables between the expansion EXP LNK mini S
7. has qualified specific hard drives for use in Fusion RX1600RAID storage systems These drives were chosen for their superior performance error handling and reliability characteristics especially when used in RAID groups One important difference between these drives and standard hard drives is how quickly each handles read errors these qualified drives attempt to recover from errors for just a few seconds while standard hard drives may take minutes Because RAID controller cards and software based RAID schemes allow only a very short time for drives to recover before dropping them from the RAID group hard drive manufacturers recommend against using standard hard drives in RAID storage systems The hard drives qualified by Sonnet also feature improved vibration characteristics that influence and support storage reliability We recommend the use of these Enterprise RAID edition hard drives and select Sonnet certified desktop hard drives in your Fusion storage system to ensure system reliability and performance STANDARD DRIVES MAY NOT BE SUPPORTED AND MAY DEGRADE SYSTEM RELIABILITY AND PERFORMANCE Check the Sonnet Web site for the latest list of qualified hard drives Enclosure Setup A Assemble Rail Assemblies amp Install Them Into Rack 1 Adjusting for the depth of the rack you will install the Fusion storage system secure an extension bracket to a main rail using i right rail two each of the supplied screws lock washers flat washe
8. ow the procedures below or you may lose data in the process e Before removing a drive module you must put away eject unmount dismount the drive volume Simply drag the drive icon associated with the drive s you wish to remove to the eject icon on the dock e If you remove a drive module from the Fusion RX1600RAID with a drive that was part of a RAID group you should power off the enclosure before reinserting the module Once the module is secured power on the enclosure again this will ensure that the RAID group will mount properly Windows and Linux do not provide hot swap support for drives drive enclosures connected to a SATA host controller card installed in a desktop PC or server Connections If you experience issues where a drive or volume does not appear on your computer or you see an error message stating a drive is missing when you have the drives configured as a RAID set the cause may be as simple as a loose connector or a drive module that is not fully seated e Disconnect the data cables and reconnect them one at a time making sure each one clicks in place at both ends e If disconnecting and reconnecting the cables does not resolve the issue remove and reinsert the drive module Contacting Sonnet Customer Service USA Customers The Sonnet Web site located at www sonnettech com has the most current support information and technical updates Before you call Sonnet Customer Servic
9. rs and l rR a UE s e ea CT nuts Figure 3 do not overtighten the nuts Secure the other extension bracket to the other main rail left rail assembly Figure 3 Support Notes The Fusion rail assemblies are mounted inside the rack rails not hooked around them There are four mounting holes in the main rail Use its top and bottom eer holes to secure the main rail to the rack The two middle holes are used section to secure the Fusion storage system to the rack and rails 2 Using two of the supplied screws secure the main rail section of a rail assembly to the front of the rack Figure 4 do not extension overtighten the screws bracket Support Note There are three mounting holes in the extension bracket Depending on the rack s hole pattern two holes should always be available for securing the extension bracket 4 extension 3 Using two of the supplied screws secure the extension bracket ai o l bracket section of a rail assembly to the back of the rack Figure 5 do was ed not overtighten the screws 4 Repeat steps 2 and 3 for the remaining rail assembly A WARNING The Fusion RX1600RAID enclosure is heavy without drives installed do not install the drive modules until after you install the enclosure into the rack B Mount the Drive Enclosure Into Rack 1 Holding it level with the rail assemblies slide the RX1600RAID enclosure into the rack Figure 6 Figur
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