easyRAID Q16PS-F4R3 Instructions for use

easyRAID Q16PS-F4R3
Hardware User Manual
4G Fibre Channel to SAS
Disk Array System
Version 1.0

easyRAID Q16PS-F4R3
4G Fibre Channel to SAS
Disk Array System
Hardware User Manual

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Table of Contents
Preface................................................................................................................... i
Chapter 1 System Requirements
Operating Environment ....................................................................................1
Host Interface-4G Fibre Channel .....................................................................1
Hard Disk Interface-Serial Attached SCSI ........................................................1
VT100 Terminal Settings ..................................................................................2
Ethernet settings ...............................................................................................2
Chapter 2 Basic Configuration
Unpacking .............................................................................................................3
Components ..........................................................................................................4
Closed Front Panel ...........................................................................................4
Open Front Panel .............................................................................................5
Disk Tray ..........................................................................................................6
easyRAID Q16PS-F4R3 Rear View .................................................................7
Installing Disks ......................................................................................................8
Making Connections ...........................................................................................10
Connecting the Host Interface ........................................................................10
Connecting the GUI management port ...........................................................11
Connecting the JBOD enclosure ....................................................................11
Connecting and Turning on the Power ........................................................... 12
Mounting in a Rack .............................................................................................13
Installing the Rail Extenders ...........................................................................14
Chapter 3 Maintenance
Replacing a Disk ................................................................................................. 15
Replacing a Power Supply .................................................................................. 16
Upgrading Memory ............................................................................................ 17
Replacing a FAN module ................................................................................... 18
Appendix
Hardware Specifications ..................................................................................... 19

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Preface
About 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 guaran-
tee is given that the contents are correct. Information and specifications are subject to
change without notice.
Copyright Notice
© Copyright 2007
All rights reserved. This disk array system and related documentation are protected by
copyright and are distributed under licenses restricting their use, copying, and distribu-
tion. No part of this documentation may be reproduced in any form by any means with-
out prior written authorization the company and its licensors, if any.
Conventions
Caution
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
This symbol is used to remind users of useful information that can make
procedures such as configuration easier to accomplish.

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Preface – Important Safety Instructions, Care and Handling
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.
Protect 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.
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Preface – Important Safety Instructions, Care and Handling
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.
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 gaps 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.
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.
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.
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Preface – Important Safety Instructions, Care and Handling
Placement Notes
• The disk array system LCD panel can be damaged by exposure to
direct sunlight. Limit exposure to subdued or indirect sunlight only.
• 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.
• 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.

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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
• a flat, stable surface capable of supporting the disk array system
Host Interface - 4G Fibre Channel
The easyRAID Q16PS-F4R3 has dual 4Gbit fibre channel interfaces with SFP connec-
tors for linkage to a fibre channel switch or host computer interface card. With the cor-
rect SFP transceiver and optical cable, the following transmission distances can be
achieved.
Hard Disk Interface - Serial Attached SCSI
easyRAID Q16PS-F4R3 supports up to sixteen of quantities of SAS (3Gbps) and SATA
I / II (1.5Gbps / 3Gbps) disks. All disk tray is hot-swappable.
Component Optical
SFP Transceiver LC Optical
Cable Short Wave Long Wave
Maximum Cable Length 50m 10 Km

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1 System Requirements –
VT100 Terminal Settings
Refer to the following table for a summary of VT100 terminal settings required to com-
municate with the disk array system. Refer to your system manual for instructions on
setting up the VT100 terminal settings.
Ethernet settings
easyRAID Q16PS-F4R3 supports DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol) to get a
IP address or a default IP is 192.168.0.1; You could find it from LCD scrolling. easyRAID
Q16PS-F4R3 had embedded CGI-based GUI (graphic user interface) management
interface can be easily accessed through a web browser.
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

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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
The disk array system is heavy. Be careful when lifting and moving it.
PowerP/S Fail Access
EnterESC
PowerP/SFailAccess
EnterESCPri/Sec
PowerP/SFailAccess
EnterESCPri/Sec
Power Cables
Front Panel Keys
Hardware and software user Manuals
Disk Array System
RS-232 Cable
HDD Screw pack
Rails Rail Extenders
Fix Screw pack M5
Fix Screw pack
UNC #10-32
Fix Screw pack M6

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2 Basic Configuration – Components
Components
Closed Front Panel
No. Name Description
1LCD panel Displays warning, operating, and configuration
information.
2Power-on indicator Indicates the disk array system power is on.
3Power supply fail indicator Indicates a failed power supply.
4Host computer access indicator Indicates data transfer between the disk array sys-
tem and the host computer.
5Up function button Moves up in the LCD menus.
6Down function button Moves down in the LCD menus.
7Enter function button Selects a menu item or confirms a choice or entry.
8Escape function button Returns to the previous LCD menu without making
changes.
9Lock Locks front cover.
Power P/S Fail Access Enter ESC
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Open Front Panel
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
Disk1
Disk2
Disk3
Disk4
Disk5
Disk6
Disk7
Disk8
Disk9
Disk10
Disk11
Disk12
Disk13
Disk14
Disk15
Disk16
Disk Mapping
Color Status
Bule Access
Green Disk Online
Red No Disk
Tray LED Indication
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16
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Disk Tray
No. Name Description
1
Power/Error indicator LED Different colors indicate different disk states:
• Green – Disk online
• Orange – Disk fail
• Red – No disk
2Access indicator LED This blue LED indicates that the disk is being
accessed.
3Tray handle Releases the disk tray.
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2 Basic Configuration – Components
easyRAID Q16PS-F4R3 Rear View
COM
UPS
1
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4
14
5
15
6
12
No. Name Description
1Cooling fan 1 System cooling fan.
2Host Port 2
(Secondary fibre channel)
Connects to the host server.
3Host Port 1
(Primary fibre channel)
Connects to the host server.
4RS-232 Port Connects to a VT100 terminal or equivalent.
5UPS port Data port for uninterruptable power supply.
6Cooling fan 2 System cooling fan.
7Power Supply 2 Removable redundant power supply 2.
8Power Supply Handle For power supply removal.
9Power 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 Expansion Port Used for JBOD expansion.
13 Power Supply 1 Removable redundant power supply 1.
14 Power Supply Handle For power supply removal.
15 Power Supply AC In Connects to a 100-240 VAC power source.

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2 Basic Configuration – Installing Disks
Installing Disks
This section describes how to install disks in the disk array system.
1Unlock the front panel door, then pull it open.
2Push the button (A) to release the disk tray handle. Pull the handle (B) to
release the tray.
3Align the rear of the disk with the rear of the disk tray.
4Insert the disk into the disk tray and fix into place with screws supplied with the
disk.
Disk1
Disk2
Disk3
Disk4
Disk5
Disk6
Disk7
Disk8
Disk9
Disk10
Disk11
Disk12
Disk13
Disk14
Disk15
Disk16
DiskMapping
Color Status
Bule Access
Green Disk Online
Red No Disk
TrayLED Indication
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5Slide the disk tray back into the empty slot (A), then slowly close the disk tray
handle (B).
6Repeat steps 2 to 5 until all of the required disks have been installed.
7Push the front panel door closed, and lock it.
Note
If you are combining SAS and SATA in the same easyRAID
Q16PS-F4R3. Recommending DO NOT include SAS and SATA
disks in the same column(A) or DO NOT place a column of SATA
disks between two columns of SAS disks(B).
AB
Disk1
Disk2
Disk3
Disk4
Disk5
Disk6
Disk7
Disk8
Disk9
Disk10
Disk11
Disk12
Disk13
Disk14
Disk15
Disk16
Disk Mapping
Color Status
Bule Access
Green Disk Online
Red No Disk
Tray LED Indication
AB
: SATA
: SAS

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2 Basic Configuration – Making Connections
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 dual fibre channel interfaces. Refer to the following sections
to make host interface connections.
The easyRAID Q16PS-F4R3 has dual 4 Gbit fibre channel interfaces. Each interface can
be used with optical or copper transceivers and cables. Follow these instructions to make
optical connections.
1Insert the LC Optical SFP transceiver (A) in to the easyRAID Q16PS-F4R3 FC
CH 2 (secondary fibre channel) at the rear of the disk array system.
2Connect the optical cable (B) to the LC Optical SFP transceiver (A).
COM
UPS
A
B