Huge Systems MediaVault U320-R User manual

Huge MediaVault
U320-R
User’s Guide
Document number 800007 rev C1.

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Copyright ©2003, 2004 Huge Systems Inc.
All rights reserved. Printed in the U.S.A.
U320-R, U320-S DualMax, U320-S Max, Huge MediaVault Max, HDTV RAID, SDTV RAID, U320-R,
Huge Systems name and logo are registered trademarks of Huge Systems Inc.
All other trademarks are the property of their respective holders.
Specifications and procedures in this document are subject to change without notice.
Published by: Huge Systems Inc.

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Table of Contents
Thank You.............................................................................................................................................................................. 4
Features and benefits....................................................................................................................................................... 4
Les Considérations importantes de Sûreté ...................................................................................................................... 5
Wichtige Sicherheitsberücksichtigungen.......................................................................................................................... 5
Important Safety Considerations...................................................................................................................................... 6
Agency Approvals............................................................................................................................................................. 6
Model Numbering............................................................................................................................................................. 6
Specifications ................................................................................................................................................................... 7
Technical Support.................................................................................................................................................................. 7
Serviceability .................................................................................................................................................................... 7
Firmware Update.............................................................................................................................................................. 7
Getting Started....................................................................................................................................................................... 8
Unpacking......................................................................................................................................................................... 8
Check List......................................................................................................................................................................... 8
Editing System Requirements.......................................................................................................................................... 8
Hardware Installation and configuration ................................................................................................................................ 9
SCSI Host Adapters ......................................................................................................................................................... 9
Rear View....................................................................................................................................................................... 10
POWER IN ..................................................................................................................................................................... 10
POWER.......................................................................................................................................................................... 10
SCSI ID........................................................................................................................................................................... 10
MODE Selection (RAID Level) ....................................................................................................................................... 11
Double Beep ............................................................................................................................................................. 12
MODE SET / REBUILD Button....................................................................................................................................... 13
SCSI connections........................................................................................................................................................... 13
Host connections....................................................................................................................................................... 13
Terminator................................................................................................................................................................. 13
Daisy chaining........................................................................................................................................................... 14
DIAG - Diagnostic Port................................................................................................................................................... 14
Front View - Indicators......................................................................................................................................................... 15
POWER.......................................................................................................................................................................... 15
RAID 3............................................................................................................................................................................ 15
D1 to D5 ......................................................................................................................................................................... 15
U320............................................................................................................................................................................... 15
U160............................................................................................................................................................................... 15
SERVICE........................................................................................................................................................................ 15
Audible Alarm....................................................................................................................................................................... 16
6 Rapid Beeps During Boot Time................................................................................................................................... 16
6 Rapid Beeps During Normal Operation....................................................................................................................... 16
Slow Beeps..................................................................................................................................................................... 16
Constant Solid Beep....................................................................................................................................................... 16
Drive Replacement .............................................................................................................................................................. 17
Remove the front panel.................................................................................................................................................. 17
Removing disk drive module .......................................................................................................................................... 17
Rebuilding a down drive (RAID 3 mode only) ................................................................................................................ 17
Formatting and Partitioning.................................................................................................................................................. 18
Macintosh G4 / G5 in OS X............................................................................................................................................ 18
Preparing a single U320-R........................................................................................................................................ 18
Preparing a pair of U320-R (striping)........................................................................................................................ 20
Windows NT Partition / Format....................................................................................................................................... 22
Preparing a single U320-R........................................................................................................................................ 22
Preparing a pair of U320-R (striping)........................................................................................................................ 22
Windows 2000 and XP Partition / Format ...................................................................................................................... 23
Preparing a single U320-R........................................................................................................................................ 23
Preparing a pair of U320-R (striping)........................................................................................................................ 23
Application Notes................................................................................................................................................................. 25
General........................................................................................................................................................................... 25
Video Resolution Data Rates.................................................................................................................................... 25
Hours per Terabyte Table......................................................................................................................................... 25
Macintosh....................................................................................................................................................................... 26
RAID Compatibility.................................................................................................................................................... 26
Windows NT / 2000 / XP ................................................................................................................................................ 27
RAID Compatibility.................................................................................................................................................... 27
MaximumSGList........................................................................................................................................................ 27
ATTO BIOS striping .................................................................................................................................................. 28
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Thank You
Congratulations and thank you for purchasing the U320-R product from Huge Systems Inc. a leader in huge
performance, huge quality, and huge cost savings storage product for your video editing and storage
requirements.
Your U320-R storage system utilizes the latest SCSI Ultra320 technology. SCSI Ultra320 affords system
operations at blazing speeds, enabling you to maximize valuable system time and the highest of video
quality for DV to HD resolutions in a single SCSI channel.
Each U320-R contains one RAID controller and five removable disk modules. The U320-R uses the latest
in high performance disk drives and the latest transfer mode, huge throughput per disk drive pumping data
into our RTR (Real Time RAID) engine for fault tolerant and maximum transfer rates, coupled with the
RTC (Real Time Cache) at an internal data rate of 500MBytes/sec, this translates to a huge performance at
the SCSI interface, upward of 320MBytes/sec burst and 200MBytes/sec of sustained data rate with the
U320-R.
Data protection are available with the built-in RAID 3@2k mode. A simple and easy to use Mode Select
switch selects either RAID 0 or RAID 3@2k operation.
If you have any comments, suggestions or questions, please call, FAX or e-mail us. We value input from
the most important people, you our customer.
Again, we thank you.
Features and benefits
• Max Burst Data Rate 320MBytes/sec
• Internal disk rate from 300MB/sec to 130MB/sec.
• Sustained Data Rate 200MBytes/sec per SCSI channel in HDT mode.
• One Ultra320 SCSI channel
• One RAID controller
• RAID 0 or RAID 3@2k
• RTR - Real Time RAID reconstructs data “on the fly” should a drive “glitch”
• HDT - High Definition Turbo mode insures 200 Mbytes per second per channel (with reduction of
capacity).
• Ultra320 SCSI interface. Compatible with Ultra320/Ultra160/Ultra 2/LVD, Single Ended, Ultra Wide,
Fast, SCSI-3, SCSI-2, SCSI interface and protocol.
• Daisy chain of multiple SCSI devices with the built-in in and out SCSI connectors.
• Five high performance removable hard disk drives modules.
• Multiple cooling fans.
• Easy user selection of functionality via Mode Selection and Mode Set switches. No complicated
software setup or maintenance.
• Serial port for detail level maintenance and support.
• Audible Alarm and LED indicators.

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Les Considérations importantes de Sûreté
Pas la tentative pour entretenir cette unité. L'ouverture ou enlever la couverture vous exposera aux tensions
dangereuses ou aux autres dangers.
Ne pas utiliser cette unité près de l'eau – tel que; la baignoire, le lavabo, l'évier de cuisine ou le baquet de
lessive, dans un sous-sol mouillé de proche une piscine.
Ne pas placer cette unité sur une charrette instable, une position, un crochet ou une table. L'unité peut
tomber, causant la blessure et les dommages sérieuse à l'unité.
Ne pas bloquer le devant et la ventilation postérieure. Le flux d'air correct est exigé assurer l'opération
fiable et protéger le produit de par-dessus le chauffage.
Ne pas battre le but de sûreté de la prise de courant mettree à terre. Utiliser une sortie de pouvoir qui met à
la terre et l'arrivée secteur a projeté pour l'unité. Le cordon d'alimentation devrait être mis en déroute pour
qu'ils ne sont pas probables être marché sur ou pincé par les articles placés sur ou contre eux.
Le cordon d'alimentation fourni est pour l'usage d'Amérique du nord seulement. Hors de l'Amérique du
nord que le cordon d'alimentation correct doit être procuré et doit être utilisé.
Wichtige Sicherheitsberücksichtigungen
Versuchen Sie nicht, diese Einheit zu warten. Öffnen oder Herausnehmen der Decke werden Sie zu
gefährlichen Spannungen oder anderen Gefahren entblößen.
Benutzen Sie dieses Einheit nahes Wasser nicht – wie zum Beispiel; Badewanne, washbowl, Küche
Ausguß oder Wäscherei Wanne, in einem nassen Kellergeschoß von nahe einem schwimmenden Teich.
Stellen Sie diese Einheit auf einen unsicheren Wagen, Gestell, Bügel oder Tisch nicht. Die Einheit kann
fallen, verursachend ernste Verletzung und Schaden an der Einheit.
Hemmen Sie die Front und die hintere Belüftung nicht. Passender Luftstrom ist erfordert, zuverlässigen
Betrieb zu sichern, und, das Produkt von über Heizung zu schützen.
Besiegen Sie den Sicherheitszweck Stöpsel der Erdungskraft nicht. Benutzen Sie einen Erdungstyp
Netzanschluß und den Kraft Verbinder haben vorgehabt für die Einheit. Das Netzkabel sollte umgeleitet
werden, damit sie nicht wahrscheinlich sind, auf gelaufen zu werden, oder zusammengedrückt durch
Punkte, die auf oder gegen sie gestellt werden.
Netzkabel hat für Nördlich Amerika Gebrauch nur versorgt ist. Außerhalb Nördlich Amerikas des
passenden Netzkabels muß verschafft werden und muß benutzt werden.

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Important Safety Considerations
Do not attempt to service this unit yourself other than the removal of the front panel and the disk drive
modules. Opening or removing the top, rear and side covers will expose you to dangerous voltages or other
hazards.
Do not use this unit near water – such as; bathtub, washbowl, kitchen sink or laundry tub, in a wet
basement of near a swimming pool.
Do not place this unit on an unstable cart, stand, bracket or table. The unit may fall, causing serious injury
and damage to the unit.
Do not block the front and rear ventilation. Proper airflow is required to ensure reliable operation and to
protect the product from over heating.
Do not defeat the safety purpose of the grounding power plug. Use a grounding type power outlet and the
power connector intended for the unit. The power cord should be routed so that they are not likely to be
walked on or pinched by items placed upon or against them.
Power cord provided is for North America use only. Outside of North America the proper power cord must
be procured and used.
Agency Approvals
This device complies with the following agencies:
FCC class A, TUV, CE , CSA
Model Numbering
The HMVU320-R model numbers are in the following pattern:
HMV - U320 R - (size) (channels)
Where: HMV is the Huge MediaVault.
U320 designate Ultra320 SCSI interface.
R designate the removable drive feature.
(size) is the capacity of the U320-R in Gigabytes in RAID 0 mode.
(channel) M designates Max for a single channel, DM is DualMax for dual channel.
HMV-U320R-1250M would represent 1250 Gigabytes (1.25 Terabytes) of storage in RAID 0 mode.

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Specifications
Physical Dimensions: 6 ½” wide x 11” high x 12 ½” deep
Power: Auto switching 100-240 VAC 50-60 Hz
Operating temperature: 5-40 degrees Celsius
Weight (shipping): 20 lbs / 9 Kg
Current draw 117VAC: Start-up 1.0A / 117W
Seek 0.64 / 75W
Idle 0.4A / 47W
Current draw 220VAC: Start-up 0.53A / 117W
Seek 0.34A / 75W
Idle 0.21A / 47W
Technical Support
World Wide Web: e-mail:
www.hugesystems.com [e-mail]
Telephone: FAX:
818-991-1188 818-991-6893
M-F: 8AM – 5PM PST.
Serviceability
The U320-R is designed to provide easy disk drive module replacement. Should a disk drive module needs
to be serviced, simply remove the front cover, identify the bad module, loosen the thumb screws, unplug
the defective drive module and install the new.
Firmware Update
From time to time firmware updates are made available to maintain compatibility with latest software
releases or correct problems. If you are experiencing problems with the MediaVault you might want to go
on-line and visit our web site (www.hugesystems.com) to check for any available firmware download for
the MediaVault.

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Getting Started
The U320-R comes pre-assembled and ready to be connected to a SCSI Ultra320 compatible SCSI
interface of your video edit computer equipment right out of the box. Using your computer you will need
to format and/or partition the U320-R before storing data on it.
Unpacking
• Remove all components from the shipping container. Retain all boxes and packing materials in case
you might need to reuse them later.
• Examine the components for shipping damage. Contact the freight carrier immediately if damage
exists.
Check List
• One U320-R – Ultra 320 SCSI External Disk Storage Array.
• One SCSI Ultra320/160/LVD/SE dual mode terminator.
• One SCSI Ultra320 compatible interface cable.
• One AC power cord (for North America use only).
• One Diagnostic cable.
• This User’s Guide.
Editing System Requirements
• Ultra320 or compatible SCSI host adapters
• Windows 9x/NT/ME/2000,XP, Mac OS9.2/X, IRIX, Linux
• Video Capture card
• Video Editing software
• Video player or other source of video input

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Hardware Installation and configuration
SCSI Host Adapters
Recommended Ultra 320 SCSI Host Adapters
Ultra320 Apple G4 Apple G5 Intel & Compatibles
Dual Channel
SCSI Adapters ATTO UL4D ATTO UL4D
ATTO UL4D
Adaptec 39320
Single Channel
SCSI Adapters ATTO UL4D ATTO UL4S
ATTO UL4S
Adaptec 29320
Recommended Ultra 160 SCSI Host Adapters
Ultra160 Apple G4 Apple G5 Intel & Compatibles
Dual Channel
SCSI Adapters ATTO UL3D-000 Adaptec 39160 ATTO UL3D-66 Adaptec 39160
ATTO UL3D-000
ATTO UL3D-66
Adaptec 39160
Single Channel
SCSI Adapters ATTO UL3S-000 Adaptec 29160 ATTO UL3S-66 Adaptec 29160
ATTO UL3S-000
ATTO UL3S-66
Adaptec 29160
The U320-R communicates with your computer using the industry standard SCSI Ultra320 interface. You
must have a compatible SCSI Host Adapter installed in your computer to work with the U320-R storage
system. Some computers have a built-in native SCSI port, check your computer for availability.
To maximize the U320-R’s Ultra320 interface, the SCSI Host Adapter in your computer should also be
rated for Ultra320. However, the slower Ultra160, Ultra2 and Ultra Wide SCSI rated host adapters will
work but at a lower transfer rate.
Check to make sure the Host Adapter is physically installed correctly and the appropriate Host Adapter
drivers are loaded and functioning properly before connecting the U320-R to your computer system.

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Rear View
SCSI IN – SCSI connector.
SCSI OUT – SCSI connector.
SCSI ID – SCSI ID selection switch.
MODE SELECT – Mode Selection switch.
DIAG – Diagnostic connector.
FAN – Cooling fans.
MODE SET / REBUILD – Mode Selection Set
and Start Rebuild switch.
POWER – Main power switch.
POWER IN – AC Power connector.
POWER IN
The U320-R is equipped with an auto ranging power supply, attach the supplied AC power cord to the
U320-R at the rear and to an AC power source.
POWER
The power switch for the U320-R is located at the rear of the unit. Turn on the U320-R by pressing
flipping the power switch to the ON (1) position, turn it off by flipping the switch to the OFF (0) position.
Turn on the U320-R first, wait 20 seconds then your computer.
SCSI ID
Each SCSI device attached to a SCSI channel must have it’s own unique ID setting. Valid ID for Wide
SCSI are from 0 to 15. Most SCSI host adapters inside your computer typically occupies ID 7. If there are
other SCSI devices on the SCSI channel, ensure that there are no SCSI ID conflicts.
If you are unsure which ID to use and the U320-R is the only device attached to this particular channel of
the host adapter, ID 0 can be used.
To change the value, use a pointy instrument (pointy pen) and press the buttons
just above and just below the number to change it.
The U320-R must be turned off and back on again to make a new SCSI ID setting
take effect.