American Megatrends StorTrends 2401 User manual

StorTrends® 2401 Setup Guide 1
StorTrends® 2401 Setup Guide
(StorTrends iTX version 2.7)
MAN-2401-SG
04/15/2011
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Revision History
08/30/2010 Initial Release
10/23/2010 Update product name and screens
11/01/2010 Updated raw drive support per enclosure to 24 TB from 16 TB
12/14/2010 Edit Create Share Name section regarding spaces and quotes (cannot use quotes)
04/15/2011 Added Licensing Information and Updating and Removed Maximum Physical and
Theoretical Capacity Information
NOTE:
All screen captures are for representative purposes only. Your actual screen may look
different. You may have a newer version and build of the StorTrends software and/or a
different hardware configuration; such as a different StorTrends storage appliance. Most
of the screen captures found in this document where taken from the StorTrends 3200
storage appliance. However, the basic usage remains the same.

StorTrends® 2401 Setup Guide
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Thank You
Thank you for purchasing the StorTrends® 2401 storage appliance. Please take a few
minutes to review this Setup 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.
This manual is written for the end-user to get up and running with the unit as quickly as
possible. Installation and maintenance should be performed by experienced technicians
only.
Disclaimer
This document describes the operation of the American Megatrends StorTrends® 2401
storage appliance. Although efforts have been made to assure the accuracy of the
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StorTrends® 2401 Setup Guide 3
Hardware Installation
Overview
This section provides a quick setup checklist to get your StorTrends® 2401 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® 2401 Storage Appliance
You should inspect the box the StorTrends® 2401 Storage Appliance was shipped in and
make sure that it is undamaged. 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® 2401
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 all Warning sections in this
document.

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Preparing for Setup
The StorTrends 2401 includes two sets of rail assemblies, two rail mounting brackets and
the mounting screws you will need to install the system into the rack. Please read this
document in its entirety before you begin the installation procedure.
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.
•This product is for installation only in a Restricted Access Location (dedicated
equipment rooms, service closets and the like).
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.

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WARNING!
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 HARD DISK 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.
•WHEN REMOVING THE HARD DISK DRIVE, UNLOCK THE LATCH AND WAIT
APPROXIMATELY ONE MINUTE TO ALLOW THE HARD DISK DRIVE MOTOR TO
STOP BEFORE PULLING THE HARD DISK DRIVE OUT.

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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 overcurrent 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 System into a Rack
This section provides information on installing the StorTrends 2401 into a rack with the
rack rails provided. If the StorTrends 2401 has already been mounted into a rack, you can
skip this step.
There are a variety of rack units on the market that may mean the assembly procedure
will differ slightly. You should also refer to the installation instructions that came with
the rack unit you are using.

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Requirements
The rack rails supplied with your system are designed to be used with four post rack
enclosures. The rack rails mount between the posts and are designed to be quickly
installed.
In order for you to use the supplied rack rails, your rack enclosure must conform to the
following:
•must be a 19 inch rackmount cabinet
•must be at least 27 inches deep
•must have square holes on the posts (sometimes referred to as, "rapid rack holes.")
•must have a side clearance of 0.75 inches in between the posts, from square
mounting hole to square mounting hole.
Meaning if you take a (0.75 inch) wide by (5.75 inch) tall by (the amount of space
between the posts) length of wood and place it between the posts, it should not be
exposed in a way that would restrict you from sliding your system into your rack
enclosure.
NOTE:
If you are using a rack enclosure that does not have enough space to fit the
included rack rails, you can use either an L bracket or a rack shelf.
Correct type of four post rack enclosure
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Fits between the posts

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Wrong type of four post rack enclosure
Inspection
Remove both the left (marked L) and right (marked R) rack rails from their plastic bags.
Both the left and right rack rails have two sections to them.
•inner rail
•outer rail
Rack Rail Sections
Separating the Rail Sections
The inner rack rail needs to be slid out from the outer rack rail prior to installation. To
slide the inner rack rail from the outer rack rail, fully extend the rack rail until the inner
rack rail slides to its locking position.
(not drawn to scale)
Cannot fit between the posts
Outer Rail Inner Rail

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Rack Rail Release Tab
While lifting the locking tab on the inner rack rail, slide the inner rack rail out from the
outer rack rail.
Inner Rail Fully Released
Attaching the Inner Rack Rails to the Chassis
The inner rack rail has openings that line up with the side of the chassis. Match the inner
rack rail to the appropriate side of the chassis.
Slide the inner rack rail into its locking position. You will hear a snap when this happens
and the inner rack rail will become securely affixed to the side of the chassis.
Screw the inner rack rail to the side of the chassis.
Press Down to Release

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Inner Rail Attached to Chassis
NOTE:
The inner rack rails are marked LH and RH, which corresponds to the left side and
right side of the chassis.
Installing the Outer Rack Rails into the Rack
Locate the front of the outer rack rail and attach it to the rack. To do this, simply push the
outer rack rail into the back of the rack post. The plastic securing pins will retract so that
you can latch the outer rack rail into place. Once the outer rack rail is latched into place
the securing plastic pins will pop back out.
Locking Tab
Screw
Inner Rack Rail
Release Tab

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Quick Rail Installation
Sliding the rear of the outer rack rail until it comes into contact with the back post. Make
sure that the outer rack rail is level and secure it to the port in the same manner as you did
with the front of the outer rack rail.
Secure the outer rack rail to the rack posts with four screws. Two for the front post and
two for the rear post.
Repeat this process with the remaining outer rack rail.
Line up the inner rack rails of the chassis with the outer rack rails on the rack.
Slide the chassis into place until it comes to a stop.
Verify that both sides of the chassis come to a stop at the same location.
Lift the locking tab on the inner rack rails so that you can slide the chassis all the way
into the rack.
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