Alnico 3 Series Manual

Alnico Gen 2 RAID Subsystem
3 Series ( AN-312 / AN-316)
Hardware Installation Guide
Ver. 1.0
2011/10/10

Hardware Installation Guide
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step-by-step instructions for installation of your subsystem, and covers
everything you need to know in learning how to operation, troubleshooting and
future upgrades. For the detail about how to configure your subsystem, please
refer to the Software Operation manual.
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Contents
ABOUT THIS HARDWARE INSTALLATION GUIDE..................................IV
SYMBOLS IN TEXT................................................................................IV
CONTENTS.............................................................................................V
CHAPTER 1. INTRODUCTION .............................................................1
MODEL VARIATIONS.............................................................................1
FEATURES .............................................................................................2
UNDERSTANDING THE ALNICO RAID SUBSYSTEM................................3
Front Panel Overview.....................................................................3
Rear Panel Overview......................................................................4
CHAPTER 2. INSTALLATION...............................................................7
UNPACKING &CHECKING THE EQUIPMENT...........................................7
WHAT ELSE YOU NEED ..........................................................................8
ESD PRECAUTION.................................................................................9
INSTALLING HARD DISKS.......................................................................9
INSTALL THE ALNICO SUBSYSTEM IN A RACK.....................................11
SYSTEM CONNECTION.........................................................................13
CHAPTER 3. TROUBLE SHOOTING.................................................14
REPLACE THE CONTROLLER................................................................14
REPLACING /UPGRADING DIMM.......................................................15
Specifications:...............................................................................15
Architecture of supported DIMM: ...Error! Bookmark not defined.
Installing DIMM...........................................................................16
HOT SWAPPING TO REPLACE THE FAN MODULE..................................16
HOT SWAPPING TO REPLACE THE POWER MODULE.............................17
APPENDIX A ..........................................................................................19
CONNECTORS ..............................................................................19
APPENDIX B...........................................................................................22
BATTERY BACKUP MODULE (BBM)..............................................22
BBM Components.........................................................................22
BBM Specifications.......................................................................23
Installation....................................................................................23
Battery Backup Capacity ..............................................................23
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Operation.......................................................................................24
Removing the Battery Backup Module ..........................................24
APPENDIX C. SPECIFICATIONS .............................................25
SPECIFICATIONS...................................................................................25
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There are nine available models in Alnico RAID storage subsystem series, three
of them utilize Ultra320 SCSI as Host interface, each with 8,12 or16 device bays.
Another three models support 4Gb FC via SFP connector, then rest of three
models provide SAS for Host connecting :
Model Name Host Interface Device bays
AN-308SC 2 x Ultra320 SCSI 8 bays
AN-308F4 2 x 4Gbps FC 8 bays
AN-308S3 2 x MiniSAS Connectors
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AN-312SC 2 x Ultra320 SCSI 12 bays
AN-312F4 2 x 4Gbps FC 12 bays
AN-312S3 2 x MiniSAS Connectors
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AN-316SC 2 x Ultra320 SCSI 16 bays
AN-316F4 2 x 4Gbps FC 16 bays
AL-316S3 2 x MiniSAS Connectors
(2 x 3Gb Links per controller)
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The Alnico series is a high performance, external RAID subsystem using new
generation of Serial ATA 2.0 channels for disk drives and either Ultra320 SCSI
or 4Gbps Fibre channel I/O or 3Gb SAS standard to connect services to Host
computer. Target usage ranges are set from small business to departmental and
corporate server needs. The RAID subsystem is designed for easy integration,
smooth data expansion and server migration.
When properly configured, the RAID subsystem can provide non-stop service
with a high degree of fault tolerance through the use of RAID technology and
advanced array management features.
The Alnico series supports the following features:
zHigh performance super scalar Intel Xscale 80348 IO processor.
zSuperior Array Management Firmware supports RAID levels 0, 1
(0+1), 3, 5, 6 and JBOD RAID configurations.
zAdvanced 100MHz/64-bit PCI-X and PCIe bus architecture
zCache memory utilizes the DDR-II SDRAM with ECC and cache
memory size up to 4 gigabytes.
zSerial ATA 2.0 Drive Interface supported.
AN-316 ÆUp to 16 SATA drives via two 8 channels SATA interface.
AN-312 ÆUp to 12 SATA drives via two 8 channels SATA interface.
AN-308 ÆUp to 8 SATA drives via single 8 channels SATA interface.
zRedundant and Hot Swappable Fan, Power and Drives.
zHot Swap, Hot Spare and Automatic Drive Rebuild Supported.
zConfiguration and environmental information is accessible either via
the control panel or Serial Port or 10/100 Ethernet LAN port.
zE-mail event notification.
zLoad sharing hot swappable redundant power system with PFC
function and 80 Plus energy-efficient.
zHost System independent.
zOperating System independent.
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LCD Module
Driver Bay numbering convention
The enclosure bay numbering convention is shown in following figure. A bay is
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his carrier module.
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10. FAN Module
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11. FAN failure indicator 2. (Rear / Front)
12. FAN Module latch 1.
13. Power Module 1
14. AC inlet 1 & Latch
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Before unpacking the Alnico RAID subsystem, prepare a clean, stable surface
to put on the contents of Alnico RAID shipping container. Altogether, you should
find following items in the package :
SCSI to SATA Subsystem
zRAID subsystem x1
zCD-ROM x 1 ( Includes Hardware Installation
Guide, Software operation Manual & HTTP
Proxy Server utility for Web browser-based
Configuration).
zUltra320 SCSI Cable x1
zUltra320 SCSI Active Terminator x1
zSerial cable x1
zKey for Drive Bay x 4
zPower Cord x 2
zSpare Drive Bay x 1
zRails for Rack
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2.5” disks (bag) ×1
Fibre to SATA Subsystem
zRAID subsystem x1
zCD-ROM x 1 ( Includes Hardware Installation
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Configuration).
zSerial cable x1
zKey for Drive Bay x 4
zPower Cord x 2 (AN-612 & AN-616), Power
Cord x 3 ( AN-624)
zSpare Drive Bay x 1
zRails for Rack
zMounting screws : for 2.5” disks (bag) ×1 / for
2.5” disks (bag) ×1
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zRAID subsystem x1
zCD-ROM x 1 ( Includes Hardware Installation
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zSerial cable x1
zKey for Drive Bay x 4
zPower Cord x 2
zSAS cable ( SFF-8088 ) x 1
zSpare Drive Bay x 1
zRails for Rack
zMounting screws : for 2.5” disks (bag) ×1 / for
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To avoid the unmatched connector type between the Fibre HBA in the Host
computer and Alnico RAID, Alnico RAID doesn’t include the Fibre cable
with the standard shipping.
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with backplane components and module connectors.
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following sections describe how to install disks into Alnico RAID subsystems.
Loading 2.5” Hard Disk to the drive
bay.
1. Put 2.5 HDD into the bay.
2. Fasten all 4 screws to mount HDD in the
bay and make sure the HDD is properly
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Loading 3.5” Hard Disk to the drive
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1. Put 3.5 HDD into the bay.
2. Fasten all 4 screws to mount HDD in the
bay and make sure the HDD is properly
tightened.
Place drive bays back into the system
1. Slide in drive bay, make sure the handle is
open fully.
2. Close the handle to engage the drive bay
into the slot.
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The hard drives in a RAID array should match in size and speed. All drives in
any array should be identical models with the same firmware versions. RAID
arrays can use any size drive, however the smallest drive will determine the
size of the array.
1. Only use the screws offered with AlnicoRAID subsystem. Longer screws
might cause the drive damage.
2. All the drive bays ( with or without hard drive) must be placed in the
Alnico subsystem. Alnico’s cooling system is designed with full of drive
bays. Missing drive bays might cause the subsystem damage.
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You are shipped one rackmounting kit for each Alnico subsystem that you intend
to rackmount. Alnico subsystem is designed for installation into a
industry-standard 19-inch rackmount cabinet. Following the use of this section
for installing the Alnico subsystem into a Rack
Install the Slide Rails
1. Combine Left slide rail and rear slide rail.
2. Measure the depth of the rack enclosure, then fasten 4 of P4*8M screws
into M4 Locking nuts to fix the length.
3. Use T5*8M screws and PW14 washer to install the left slide on Front and
rear Posts of Rack as Figure 1.
4. repeat procedure 1 ~ 3 to install the right Slide into the Rack.
Figure 1.
Place the Alnico Subsystem into the rack
1. Lift the subsystem enclosure and slide it slowly and gently along the slide rail
into the rack as Figure 2.
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2. Fasten two M5 screws through the chassis ears in the front side of the
chassis to secure the Alnico subsystem in the rack as Figure 3.
Figure 3.
The Alnico subsystem is heavy, two person are required to move the system
in the procedure.
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Connect all cables and power cord as shown below :
Cable Alnico RAID Device Purpose
Serial Cable Console Port ANSI Terminal or a PC with
Terminal emulator.
Configuration Utility
SCSI cable /
Fibre cable /
SAS Cable
Primary :
SCSI/ FC-AL/SAS
Secondly :
SCSI/ FC-AL/SAS
HBA of Host computer Host interface between
RAID and Host computer
Power Cord Power inlet A/C power outlet A/C power input
RJ 45 Cable Ethernet Port Switch or HUB Connect to Internet .
Alnico RAID subsystem do not require the installation of different drivers for
use with different operating systems. Alnico RAID is independent and
transparent to the host operating system.
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This chapter contains trouble shooting procedures and
suggestions to minimize their impact on the Alnico RAID
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If the fault LED on the front panel and LCD of Alnico RAID lights red and LCD
displays a error message , or if Alnico RAID’s Internet manager indicates a fault,
determine the reason for this alert immediately. Examine the component LEDs to
see if any indicates a fault, then replace it as soon as possible.
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Read the replacing notices earlier in this chapter before proceeding with
replacement.
This section provides instructions for the removal and installation of the RAID
controller components indicated in the figure below. This section is for the
reference of engineers. End users should not need to replace or remove
components.
Removing the controller from
Alnico AN-308/ AN-312 and
AN-316 RAID :
In order to access controller box,
turn
anti-clock wise to release two
thumb
screws, then use the eject bar to
remove
controller box.
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