American Megatrends StorTrends 1100-P User manual

StorTrends® 1100
User’s Guide
MAN-1100
06/30/06

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Revision History
02/15/05 Preliminary release
05/31/05 Updated Guide Template
05/31/06 Updated Installation and Packing List
06/30/06 Updated Format
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Table of Contents
Revision History............................................................................................................................ii
Table of Contents.........................................................................................................................iii
Thank You .................................................................................................................................... vii
Retail Packing List ......................................................................................................................vii
Rails.........................................................................................................................................vii
Rail Screws (in the bag labeled “Rail”)....................................................................................vii
Software Envelope.................................................................................................................viii
Limited Warranty........................................................................................................................viii
Web Site.................................................................................................................................viii
About This Guide .........................................................................................................................ix
Disclaimer ....................................................................................................................................ix
FCC Class B Statement................................................................................................................x
Chapter 1 Introduction................................................................................................................ 1
Overview...................................................................................................................................... 1
Motherboard Features ................................................................................................................. 1
Chipset Overview......................................................................................................................... 1
Memory Controller Hub (MCH).................................................................................................... 2
I/O Controller Hub........................................................................................................................ 2
Processors................................................................................................................................... 2
Memory........................................................................................................................................ 2
Serial ATA.................................................................................................................................... 2
PCI Expansion Slots.................................................................................................................... 3
Ethernet Ports.............................................................................................................................. 3
Onboard Controllers/Ports........................................................................................................... 3
Other Features............................................................................................................................. 4
Figure 1-1. Intel E7210 Chipset: System Block Diagram......................................................... 4
Server Chassis Features ............................................................................................................. 5
Figure 1-2. Rear I/O Panel....................................................................................................... 5
Chapter 2 Server Installation...................................................................................................... 7
Unpack the StorTrends® 1100 Storage Appliance...................................................................... 7
Preparing for Setup...................................................................................................................... 7
Rails.......................................................................................................................................... 7
Rail Screws (in the bag labeled “Rail”)..................................................................................... 8
Choosing a Setup Location.......................................................................................................... 8
General Safety Precautions ..................................................................................................... 9
Rack Mounting Considerations.................................................................................................. 10
Installing the StorTrends® 1100 Storage Appliance into a Rack............................................... 10
Identifying the Sections of the Rack Rails ................................................................................. 10
Installing the Rear Inner Rails.................................................................................................... 11
Locking Tabs.......................................................................................................................... 11
Figure 2-1. Installing Rear Inner Chassis Rails...................................................................... 11
Installing the Rack Rails............................................................................................................. 11
Installing the Server into the Rack............................................................................................. 12
Figure 2-2. Installing the Server into a Rack.......................................................................... 12
Installing the Server into a Telco Rack ...................................................................................... 13
Figure 2-3. Installing the Server into a Telco Rack (with optional front bezel shown)........... 13
Checking the Motherboard Setup.............................................................................................. 14
Figure 2-4. Accessing the Inside of the StorTrends 1100...................................................... 14
Completing the Hardware Installation........................................................................................ 15
Chapter 3 System Interface ...................................................................................................... 17
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Overview.................................................................................................................................... 17
Control Panel Buttons................................................................................................................ 17
Control Panel LEDs ................................................................................................................... 17
Serial ATA Drive Carrier LEDs................................................................................................... 17
Chapter 4 System Safety........................................................................................................... 19
Electrical Safety Precautions..................................................................................................... 19
General Safety Precautions....................................................................................................... 20
ESD Precautions........................................................................................................................ 20
Operating Precautions............................................................................................................... 20
Chapter 5 Advanced Motherboard Setup................................................................................ 21
Overview.................................................................................................................................... 21
Handling the Motherboard ......................................................................................................... 21
Precautions............................................................................................................................. 21
Unpacking.................................................................................................................................. 21
Motherboard Installation ............................................................................................................ 22
1. Accessing the inside of the 1100 (see Figure 2-5)............................................................. 22
2. Check compatibility of motherboard ports and I/O shield: ................................................. 22
3. Mounting the motherboard onto the motherboard tray: ..................................................... 22
Connecting Cables..................................................................................................................... 23
Connecting Data Cables ........................................................................................................ 23
Connecting Power Cables...................................................................................................... 23
Connecting the Control Panel ................................................................................................ 23
Figure 5-1. Control Panel Header Pins.................................................................................. 23
I/O Ports..................................................................................................................................... 24
Figure 5-2. I/O Port Locations................................................................................................ 24
Installing Processors.................................................................................................................. 24
Processor Support.................................................................................................................. 24
Processor Installation............................................................................................................. 24
Figure 5-3. 478-pin Socket: Empty and with Processor Installed .......................................... 25
Figure 5-4. Heatsink Installation............................................................................................. 25
Installing Memory....................................................................................................................... 26
Memory support ..................................................................................................................... 26
Installing memory modules..................................................................................................... 26
Memory Speeds..................................................................................................................... 26
Figure 5-5. DIMM Installation................................................................................................. 27
To Install................................................................................................................................. 27
To Remove............................................................................................................................. 27
Figure 5-6. Top View of DIMM Slot........................................................................................ 27
Adding PCI Cards...................................................................................................................... 28
64-bit PCI-X slot ..................................................................................................................... 28
PCI card installation ............................................................................................................... 28
Motherboard Details................................................................................................................... 29
Figure 5-7. StorTrends 1100 Motherboard Layout................................................................. 29
StorTrends 1100 Motherboard Quick Reference....................................................................... 30
Connector Definitions................................................................................................................. 31
Power Supply Connectors ......................................................................................................... 31
+12V 4-pin PWR Connector (J21).......................................................................................... 31
PW_ON Connector.................................................................................................................... 31
PW_ON Pin Definitions (JF1)................................................................................................. 31
Reset Connector........................................................................................................................ 32
Reset Pin Definitions (JF1)..................................................................................................... 32
Overheat LED (OH) ................................................................................................................... 32
Overheat (OH) LED Pin Definitions (JF1).............................................................................. 32
GLAN1 LED ............................................................................................................................... 32
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GLAN1 LED Pin Definitions (JF1).......................................................................................... 32
GLAN2 LED ............................................................................................................................... 32
GLAN2 LED Pin Definitions (JF1).......................................................................................... 32
IDE LED..................................................................................................................................... 33
IDE Activity LED Pin Definitions (JF1) ................................................................................... 33
Power_LED Connector.............................................................................................................. 33
PWR_LED Pin Definition (JF1) .............................................................................................. 33
J17 Pin Definition ................................................................................................................... 33
NMI Button................................................................................................................................. 33
NMI Button Pin Definitions (JF1)............................................................................................ 33
SMB Header............................................................................................................................... 34
SMB Header Pin Definitions (J15).......................................................................................... 34
IR Connector.............................................................................................................................. 34
Infrared Pin Definitions (J16).................................................................................................. 34
Serial Ports................................................................................................................................. 34
Serial Port Pin Definitions (COM1, COM2)............................................................................ 34
Fan Headers .............................................................................................................................. 35
Fan Header Pin Definitions (CPU/ Chassis and Overheat) ................................................... 35
Chassis Intrusion ....................................................................................................................... 35
Chassis Intrusion Pin Definition (JL1) .................................................................................... 35
Wake-On-LAN............................................................................................................................ 35
Wake-On-LAN Pin Definitions (WOL).................................................................................... 35
Wake-On-Ring ........................................................................................................................... 36
Wake-On-Ring Pin Definitions (WOR) ................................................................................... 36
ATX PS/2 Keyboard and PS/2 Mouse Ports.............................................................................. 36
PS/2 Keyboard and Mouse Port Pin Definitions (J11)........................................................... 36
Universal Serial Bus (USB)........................................................................................................ 36
USB1/2 Pin Definitions........................................................................................................... 36
USB3/4 Pin Definitions........................................................................................................... 36
GLAN1/2 (Ethernet) Ports.......................................................................................................... 37
SATA LED (Marvell)................................................................................................................... 37
SATA LED Pin Definitions (JS9) ............................................................................................ 37
SATA LED (Intel) ....................................................................................................................... 37
Intel's SATA LED Pin Definitions (J37) .................................................................................. 37
Jumper Settings......................................................................................................................... 38
Explanation of Jumpers.......................................................................................................... 38
CMOS Clear........................................................................................................................... 38
Front Side Bus Speed................................................................................................................ 38
Front Side Bus Speed (JP1, JP2) .......................................................................................... 38
USB Wake-Up............................................................................................................................ 39
USB Wake-Up Jumper Settings (JPUSB1)............................................................................ 39
Watch Dog Enable/Disable........................................................................................................ 39
Watch Dog Jumper Settings (JP8)......................................................................................... 39
Speaker Jumper......................................................................................................................... 39
Speaker Jumper Settings (J18).............................................................................................. 39
Keyboard Wake-Up.................................................................................................................... 40
Keyboard Wake-Up Jumper Settings (JPWAKE)................................................................... 40
GLAN2 Enable/Disable.............................................................................................................. 40
GLAN2 Enable/Disable Jumper Settings (JPL2).................................................................... 40
Keylock Enable/Disable............................................................................................................. 40
Keylock Enable/Disable Jumper Settings (J36)..................................................................... 40
VGA Enable/Disable.................................................................................................................. 40
VGA Enable/Disable Jumper Settings (J33).......................................................................... 40
SATA Enable.............................................................................................................................. 41
SATA Enable/Disable Jumper Settings (JPS1)...................................................................... 41
Onboard Indicators .................................................................................................................... 41
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Standby Power LED................................................................................................................... 41
Parallel Port, Floppy and Hard Drive Connections.................................................................... 41
Parallel Port Connector.............................................................................................................. 42
Parallel (Printer) Port Pin Definitions (J8) .............................................................................. 42
Floppy Connector....................................................................................................................... 42
Floppy Connector Pin Definitions (J7).................................................................................... 42
IDE Connectors.......................................................................................................................... 43
IDE Connector Pin Definitions (J2, J5)................................................................................... 43
Chapter 6 Advanced Chassis Setup........................................................................................ 45
Overview.................................................................................................................................... 45
Tools Required........................................................................................................................... 45
Static-Sensitive Devices ............................................................................................................ 45
Precautions............................................................................................................................. 45
Unpacking.................................................................................................................................. 45
Chassis Illustrations................................................................................................................... 46
Figure 6-2. Chassis Rear View............................................................................................... 46
Figure 6-1. Chassis Front View.............................................................................................. 46
Control Panel ............................................................................................................................. 46
System Fans.............................................................................................................................. 46
System Fan Failure ................................................................................................................ 46
Accessing the Drive Bays.......................................................................................................... 47
Serial ATA Drives................................................................................................................... 47
CD-ROM Drive ....................................................................................................................... 47
Serial ATA Drive Installation...................................................................................................... 47
Mounting a Serial ATA drive in a drive carrier........................................................................ 47
Figure 6-4. Mounting a Drive in a Carrier............................................................................... 47
Installing/removing hot-swap Serial ATA drives..................................................................... 48
Serial ATA Power Cables....................................................................................................... 48
Serial ATA Backplane ............................................................................................................ 48
CD-ROM Drive Installation......................................................................................................... 48
Power Supply............................................................................................................................. 49
Power Supply Failure................................................................................................................. 49
Replacing the Power Supply...................................................................................................... 49
1. Accessing the inside of the StorTrends 1100..................................................................... 49
2. Removing the power supply............................................................................................... 49
3. Installing a new power supply ............................................................................................ 49
Appendix A System Specifications ...................................................................................... 51
Index ............................................................................................................................................. 53
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Thank You
Thank you for purchasing the StorTrends® 1100 storage appliance. Please take a few
minutes to review this easy set up guide before beginning the installation process. If you
require a further explanation of any item covered in this guide, please refer to the
installation instructions on your CD.
Retail Packing List
You should have received the following:
•An 1100 Chassis
•One Power Cord
•Rails (See the Rails subsection for an expanded list)
•Rail Screws (See the Rail Screws subsection for an expanded list)
•Software Envelope (See the Software Envelope subsection for an expanded list)
Note: Your StorTrends® 1100 may or may not ship with everything listed in the Retail Packing
List. Contact your AMI authorized reseller to find out what is shipped with your
StorTrends® 1100 storage appliance if the contents do not match the ones listed in this
document.
Rails Part Qty Description
Labeled: 01-01-
813815-XXA 2 Rear Inner Chassis Rails 320 mm long (12.625 inches long). Use 2 Flat head M4 screws to attach these to the 1100 chassis.
Labeled: 01-01-
813820-XXA 2 Rack Rails (Back Part) 305 mm long (12 inches long). Slides into the Rack Rails (Front Part).
No number stamped
on it. It is considered
part of the 01-01-
813820-XXA part.
2 Rack Rails (Front Part) 617 mm long (24.313 inches long). The
Rack Rails (Back Part) slides into this, creating an adjustable
Rack Rail to accommodate Rack Enclosures between 64.77 cm
(25.5 inches) to 85.09 cm (33.5 inches) deep. Meaning that the
Rack Rails can be extended from 64.77 cm (25.5 inches) to
85.09 cm (33.5 inches).
Labeled: 01-01-
813811-XXA 2 Rack Rail front brackets 58 mm (2.25 inches long). These can be attached to the Rack Rails (Front Part) using 2 Round head
M4 x 4 mm screws each. If you are securing the rails using your
own mounting screws, you do not need to use this bracket.
Rail Screws (in the bag labeled “Rail”)
Screw Qty Description
4 Flat head M4 x 4 mm [0.157]. Used to secure the Rear Inner Chassis
Rails to the 1100 Chassis.
12 Round head M4 x 4 mm [0.157]. Used primarily to secure the Rack
Rail front brackets to the Rack Rails. You only need a total of 4.
8 Flat head M5 x 12 mm [0.472]. Used in conjunction with the
supplied Washer to secure the Rack Rails to your Rack Enclosure.
8 Washer for M5. Use with the Flat head M5 screw when you secure
the Rack Rails to your Rack Enclosure.
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Software Envelope
Item Qty Description
StorTrends® User
Guide CD 1 This CD contains the StorTrends® 1100 Hardware User’s Guide.
StorTrends® iTX
CD 1 This CD contains the StorTrends® iTX software. This software is used only to re-install the StorTrends® storage appliance
operating system.
StorTrends® Host
Attach CD 1 This CD contains the StorTrends® iTX Host Attach Kit Software Version 1.13 software.
ManageTrends® CD 1 This CD contains the ManageTrends® software used to manage
multiple StorTrends® storage appliances.
StorTrends® 1100
Easy Set Up Guide 1 This guide is to be read first to quickly and easily configure your StorTrends® Storage Appliance.
Warranty Card 1 This card is different based on the warranty plan you purchased.
If a Warranty Card is not included with your StorTrends®
Storage Appliance, see your invoice.
Limited Warranty
The buyer agrees that if this product proves to be defective, American Megatrends is only
obligated to repair or replace this product at American Megatrends’ discretion according
to the terms and conditions of the warranty registration card that accompanies this
product. American Megatrends shall not be liable in tort or contract for any loss or
damage, direct, incidental or consequential resulting from the use of this product. Please
see the Warranty Card shipped with this product for full warranty details.
Technical Support
AMI provides technical support for AMI products purchased directly from AMI or from
an AMI-authorized reseller only.
If… Then…
You purchased this product from AMI or from
a certified AMI reseller, Call AMI technical support at 770-246-8645. Please be prepared to specify the serial
number of the product.
This AMI product was installed as part of a
system manufactured by a company other than
AMI or you purchased an AMI product from
an unauthorized reseller,
Call the technical support department of the
computer manufacturer or the unauthorized
reseller. AMI does not provide direct technical
support in this case.
If the American Megatrends StorTrends® 1100 fails to operate as described or you are in
doubt about a configuration option, please call technical support at 770-246-8645.
Web Site
We invite you to access the American Megatrends World Wide Web site at:
http://www.ami.com/
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About This Guide
This manual is written for professional system integrators and PC technicians. It provides
information for the installation and use of the StorTrends 1100. Installation and
maintenance should be performed by experienced technicians only.
The StorTrends 1100 is a high-end single processor 1U rackmount server. The
motherboard supports a single Intel® Pentium® 4 processor of up to 3.40 GHz
(processors must be 0.09 or 0.13 micron technology) and Intel® Celeron® processors of
up to 2.80 GHz.
Disclaimer
Although efforts have been made to assure the accuracy of the information contained
here, American Megatrends expressly disclaims liability for any error in this information,
and for damages, whether direct, indirect, special, exemplary, consequential or otherwise,
that may result from such error, including but not limited to the loss of profits resulting
from the use or misuse of the manual or information contained therein (even if American
Megatrends has been advised of the possibility of such damages). Any questions or
comments regarding this document or its contents should be addressed to American
Megatrends at the address shown on the inside of the front cover.
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either expressed or implied, including, but not limited to, the implied warranties of
merchantability or fitness for a specific purpose.
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This publication could include technical inaccuracies or typographical errors. Changes
are periodically made to the information herein; these changes will be incorporated in
new editions of the publication. American Megatrends may make improvements and/or
revisions in the product(s) and/or the program(s) described in this publication at any time.
Requests for technical information about American Megatrends products should be made
to your American Megatrends authorized reseller or marketing representative.
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FCC Class B Statement
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following
two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device
must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired
operation.
Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital
device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide
reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This
equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and
used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio
communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a
particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or
television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the
user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following
measures:
•Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
•Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
•Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the
receiver is connected.
•Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
Warning
Changes or modifications to this device not expressly approved by American
Megatrends could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
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Chapter 1 Introduction
Overview
The American Megatrends StorTrends 1100 is a high-end single processor, 1U
rackmount server. The 1100 is comprised of two main subsystems: the chassis and the
motherboard. The motherboard supports a single 478-pin Intel Pentium 4 microPGA
processor at up to 3.40 GHz with HT (hyper-threading) technology (or single Intel
Celeron processor of up to 2.80 GHz) and up to 4 GB of ECC or non-ECC unbuffered
DDR400/333/266 SDRAM memory.
In addition to the motherboard and chassis, various hardware components may have been
included with the 1100, as listed below.
•One CPU heatsink
•One (1) slim CD-ROM drive
•Serial ATA (SATA) Accessories:
•One (1) internal SATA backplane
•Four (4) SATA cables
•One (1) SATA LED cables
•Four (4) SATA drive carriers
•One (1) 3.3V 64-bit, 66 MHz PCI-X slot riser card
•Rackmount hardware (with screws):
•Two (2) rack rail assemblies
•Six (6) brackets for mounting the rack rails in a rack/telco rack
•One (1) CD containing drivers and utilities
•StorTrends 1100 User's Guide
Motherboard Features
At the heart of the StorTrends 1100 lies a single processor motherboard designed to
provide maximum performance. Below are the main features of the StorTrends 1100
motherboard.
Chipset Overview
The StorTrends 1100 motherboard is based on Intel’s E7210 chipset (see Figure 1-1 for a
block diagram). The E7210 chipset is made up of two main components:
•The Memory Controller Hub (MCH)
•The I/O Controller Hub (6300ESB)
Chapter One : Introduction 1

Memory Controller Hub (MCH)
The MCH controls the flow of data between the host (CPU) interface, the memory
interface and the I/O Controller Hub interface. It contains advanced power management
logic and supports dual-channel (interleaved) DDR memory, providing bandwidth of up
to 6.4 GB/s using DDR400 SDRAM. The MCH supports configurations of an 800 MHz
FSB with a 400/333 memory interface, a 533 MHz FSB with a 333/266 memory interface,
and a 400 MHz FSB with a 266 MHz memory interface.
The MCH supports 128 MB, 256 MB, 512 MB, 1 GB, x4, x8, and x16 DDR. Maximum
system memory supports up to 4.0 GB for dual-channel, ECC or Non-ECC unbuffered
DDR. Registered and/or mixed-mode DIMMs are not supported. For more information,
please refer to Chapter 5.
I/O Controller Hub
The 6300ESB ICH provides the I/O subsystem with access to the rest of the system. It
integrates a dual-channel Ultra ATA/100 bus master IDE controller, two Serial ATA
(SATA) host controllers, the SMBus 2.0 controller, the LPC/Flash BIOS interface, the
PCI-X (66MHz) 1.0 interface, the PCI 2.2 interface and the System Management
Controller.
Processors
The StorTrends 1100 motherboard supports a single Intel® Pentium® 4 processor of up
to 3.40 GHz with hyper-threading technology in a 478-pin microPGA socket (must be
0.09 or 0.13 micron technology) or single a Intel® Celeron® processor of up to 2.80 GHz.
Memory
The StorTrends 1100 motherboard has four (4) 184-pin DIMM sockets that can support
up to 4 GB of ECC or non-ECC unbuffered DDR400/333/266 SDRAM modules.
(Memory operates in a dual-channel, or interleaved configuration for increased
performance.) Low-profile memory modules are required for use in the 1U form factor of
the 1100. Module sizes of 128 MB, 256 MB, 512 MB and 1 GB may be used to populate
the DIMM slots.
Serial ATA
A Serial ATA controller is incorporated into the E7210 chipset to provide a two port
Serial ATA subsystem.
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PCI Expansion Slots
The StorTrends 1100 motherboard has two 32-bit, 33 MHz (5V) PCI slots and three 64-
bit, 66 MHz (3.3V) PCI-X slots. When incorporated into the 1100 server system, one 64-
bit, 66 MHz PCI-X slot is available with the use of a riser card, which support some full-
height, full-length PCI card.
Ethernet Ports
The E7210 includes an on-chip Gb Ethernet controller and the StorTrends 1100
motherboard has an additional Gb Ethernet controller to support a total of two Gigabit
LAN ports.
Onboard Controllers/Ports
The onboard IDE controller supports one floppy drive and up to four Ultra ATA 100 hard
drives or ATAPI devices. Onboard I/O back panel ports include one serial COM port, one
parallel port, four USB ports, PS/2 mouse and keyboard ports and two GLAN (RJ45)
ports.
Chapter One : Introduction 3

Other Features
Other onboard features that promote system health include eight voltage monitors, a
chassis intrusion header, auto-switching voltage regulators, chassis and CPU overheat
sensors, virus protection and BIOS rescue.
Figure 1-1. Intel E7210 Chipset: System Block Diagram
MCH
Processor 0
ICH
6300ESB
USB Ports
(4)
ATA/100
Ports (2)
DIMM
DIMM
Dual-Channel DIMMs (4)
(DDR400/333/266)
CSA Gb Ethernet
Controller (66MHz)
SATA Ports
(2)
FWH
Printer H/W Monitor
ADDR
CTLR
DATA
3.2 GB/s
Hub A
64-bit/66 MHz
UDMA
100
SATA
USB 2.0
Serial PortFDDKB/Mouse
LPC I/O
PCI-X
Gb Ethernet
Cntrlr ATI VGA
PCI
32-bit/33 MHz
LPC Bus
Note: This is a general block diagram. Please see Chapter 5 for details.
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Server Chassis Features
The StorTrends 1100 is a 1U rackmount server platform configuration. The following is a
general outline of the main features of the StorTrends 1100 chassis.
Feature Description
System Power When configured as a StorTrends 1100, the StorTrends 1100 chassis
includes a single 300W power supply.
Serial ATA Subsystem The StorTrends 1100 chassis was designed to support up to four
Serial ATA hard drives. The Serial ATA drives are hot-swappable
units. ATA/100 IDE drives are also supported.
Control Panel The StorTrends 1100 chassis control panel provides important
system monitoring and control information. LEDs indicate power on,
network activity, hard disk drive activity and overheat conditions.
The control panel also includes a main power button and a system
reset button.
Rear I/O Panel The rear I/O panel on the StorTrends 1100 chassis provides one
motherboard expansion slot, one COM port (another is internal), two
USB ports, PS/2 mouse and keyboard ports, a parallel (printer) port,
a graphics port and two Gb Ethernet ports. (See Figure 1-2.)
Cooling System The StorTrends 1100 chassis has an innovative cooling design that
features three 4-cm high performance cooling fans. The fans plug
into headers on the motherboard and operates at full rpm
continuously.
Figure 1-2. Rear I/O Panel
Chapter One : Introduction 5

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Chapter 2 Server Installation
This section provides a quick setup checklist to get your StorTrends® 1100 Storage
Appliance up and running. Following the steps in the order given should enable you to
have the system operational within a minimal amount of time.
Note: Follow the steps in the order given to complete the installation process in a minimal
amount of time. Read this section in its entirety before you begin the installation
procedure outlined in this section.
Unpack the StorTrends® 1100 Storage Appliance
You should inspect the box the StorTrends® 1100 Storage Appliance was shipped in and
note if it was damaged in any way. If the server itself shows damage, you should file a
damage claim with the carrier who delivered it.
Decide on a suitable location for the rack unit that will hold the StorTrends® 1100
Storage Appliance. It should be situated in a clean, dust-free area that is well ventilated.
Avoid areas where heat, electrical noise and electromagnetic fields are generated. You
will also need it placed near a grounded power outlet. Read the Rack and Server
Precautions in the next section.
Preparing for Setup
The box the StorTrends® 1100 Storage Appliance was shipped in includes the following:
•An 1100 Chassis
•One Power Cord
•Rails (See the Rails subsection for an expanded list)
•Rail Screws (See the Rail Screws subsection for an expanded list)
•Software Envelope (See the Software Envelope subsection for an expanded list)
Rails Part Qty Description
Labeled: 01-01-
813815-XXA 2 Rear Inner Chassis Rails 320 mm long (12.625 inches long). Use 2 Flat head M4 screws to attach these to the 1100 chassis.
Labeled: 01-01-
813820-XXA 2 Rack Rails (Back Part) 305 mm long (12 inches long). Slides into the Rack Rails (Front Part).
No number stamped
on it. It is considered
part of the 01-01-
813820-XXA part.
2 Rack Rails (Front Part) 617 mm long (24.313 inches long). The
Rack Rails (Back Part) slides into this, creating an adjustable
Rack Rail to accommodate Rack Enclosures between 64.77 cm
(25.5 inches) to 85.09 cm (33.5 inches) deep. Meaning that the
Rack Rails can be extended from 64.77 cm (25.5 inches) to
85.09 cm (33.5 inches).
Labeled: 01-01-
813811-XXA 2 Rack Rail front brackets 58 mm (2.25 inches long). These can be attached to the Rack Rails (Front Part) using 2 Round head
M4 x 4 mm screws each. If you are securing the rails using your
own mounting screws, you do not need to use this bracket.
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Rail Screws (in the bag labeled “Rail”)
Screw Qty Description
4 Flat head M4 x 4 mm [0.157]. Used to secure the Rear Inner Chassis
Rails to the 1100 Chassis.
12 Round head M4 x 4 mm [0.157]. Used primarily to secure the Rack
Rail front brackets to the Rack Rails. You only need a total of 4.
8 Flat head M5 x 12 mm [0.472]. Used in conjunction with the
supplied Washer to secure the Rack Rails to your Rack Enclosure.
8 Washer for M5. Use with the Flat head M5 screw when you secure
the Rack Rails to your Rack Enclosure.
Choosing a Setup Location
•Leave enough clearance in front of the rack to enable you to open the front door
completely (~25 inches).
•Leave approximately 30 inches of clearance in the back of the rack to allow for
sufficient airflow and ease in servicing.
Warning
Rack Precautions
•Ensure that the leveling jacks on the bottom of the rack are fully extended to the
floor with the full weight of the rack resting on them.
•In a single rack installation, stabilizers should be attached to the rack.
•In multiple rack installations, the racks should be coupled together.
•Always make sure the rack is stable before extending a component from the rack.
•You should extend only one component at a time - extending two or more
simultaneously may cause the rack to become unstable.
Server Precautions
•Review the General Safety Precautions.
•Determine the placement of each component in the rack before you install the
rails.
•Install the heaviest server components on the bottom of the rack first, and then
work up.
•Use a regulating uninterruptible power supply (UPS) to protect the server from
power surges, voltage spikes and to keep your system operating in case of a
power failure.
•Allow the power supply units and hot plug Serial ATA drive to cool before
touching them.
•Always keep the rack's front door and all panels and components on the servers
closed when not servicing to maintain proper cooling.
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General Safety Precautions
Warning
General Safety Precautions
•Keep the area around the StorTrends® 1100 Storage Appliance clean and
free of clutter.
•The StorTrends® 1100 Storage Appliance weighs approximately 38 lbs. (17.3
kg) when fully loaded. When lifting the system, two people at either end
should lift slowly with their feet spread out to distribute the weight. Always
keep your back straight and lift with your legs.
•Do not open the chassis top cover.
•While working on the system, do not wear loose clothing such as neckties and
unbuttoned shirt sleeves, which can come into contact with electrical circuits
or be pulled into a cooling fan.
•Remove any jewelry or metal objects from your body, which are excellent
metal conductors that can create short circuits and harm you if they come
into contact with printed circuit boards or areas where power is present.
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Rack Mounting Considerations
Feature Description
Ambient Operating
Temperature If installed in a closed or multi-unit rack assembly, the ambient operating temperature of the rack environment may be greater than
the ambient temperature of the room. Therefore, consideration
should be given to installing the equipment in an environment
compatible with the manufacturer’s maximum rated ambient
temperature (Tmra).
Reduced Airflow Equipment should be mounted into a rack so that the amount of
airflow required for safe operation is not compromised.
Mechanical Loading Equipment should be mounted into a rack so that a hazardous
condition does not arise due to uneven mechanical loading.
Circuit Overloading Consideration should be given to the connection of the equipment to
the power supply circuitry and the effect that any possible
overloading of circuits might have on over current protection and
power supply wiring. Appropriate consideration of equipment
nameplate ratings should be used when addressing this concern.
Reliable Ground A reliable ground must be maintained at all times. To ensure this, the
rack itself should be grounded. Particular attention should be given
to power supply connections other than the direct connections to the
branch circuit (for example, the use of power strips, and so on.).
Installing the StorTrends® 1100 Storage Appliance into a Rack
This section provides information on installing the StorTrends® 1100 Storage Appliance
into a rack unit. There are a variety of rack units on the market, which may mean the
assembly procedure will differ slightly. The following is a guideline for installing the unit
into a rack with the rack rails provided with the system. You should also refer to the
installation instructions that came with the rack unit you are using.
Identifying the Sections of the Rack Rails
The StorTrends® 1100 Storage Appliance comes with Rack Rails. (Two front inner rails
should already be attached to the chassis.) The Rack Rails consists of two rear inner rails
that secure to the chassis, one on each side just behind the preinstalled front inner rails.
Note that these two rails are left/right specific.
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