JetStor 824JX User manual

1 BEFORE YOU BEGIN
Package Contents
AJetStor JX JBOD model includes:
- System chassis (x1)
- Disk drive trays: (x24 LFF1) for 4U 24-bay; (x16 LFF) for 3U 16-bay;
(x12 LFF) for 2U 12-bay; (x26 SFF2) for 2U 26-bay
- AC power cords (x2)
- SAS 12G expansion cable (x2) for dual controller model; (x1) for
single controller model
- RS-232 console cable (x2) for dual controller model; (x1) for single
controller model
- Screws pack for disk drives
- This quick installation guide
Optional accessories:
- Rail kit (model name: SLR-RM3640)
- SAS 12G expansion cable with Wake-on-SAS (model name:
CBL-12SW150)
More Information
For additional hardware manual, software manual, or compatibility
matrix which includes HDD, SSD, and HBA requirements, please
refer to the JetStor download center at http://www.acnc.com/
support
1 LFF : Large Form Factor / 3.5” disk drive
2 SFF : Small Form Factor / 2.5” disk drive
Thank you for purchasing a JetStor JBOD storage system.
This QIG will get you up and running quickly and is applicable to the following models:
824JX, 824JXD, 816JX, 816JXD, 812JX, 812JXD, 826JXD.
JetStor JX JBOD Series
Quick Installation Guide

Open the Carrier Handle of a Disk Drive Tray
- The procedure of opening an LFF disk drive tray carrier handle: shift
the carrier handle release button from right to left; then carrier
handle will automatically pop out.
- Open an SFF disk drive tray carrier handle: shift the carrier handle
release button from up to down; then carrier handle will automatically
pop out.
Install an SFF Disk Drive into an LFF Tray
1. Place a disk drive tray onto a stable surface.
2. Align the disk drive to the tray with the connector facing away
from the carrier handle.
3. Align the four disk drive tray screw holes (front row at the bottom
side of the tray for SAS interface disk drive; a rear row for SATA
interface SSD) to the disk drive.
4. Install and tighten all four screws to secure disk drive.
Install an SFF Disk Drive into an SFF Tray
1. Place a disk drive tray onto a stable surface.
2. Remove the supporting bracket. Then align the disk drive with the
connector facing away from the carrier handle.
3. Align the four disk drive tray screw holes on both sides of the disk
tray.
4. Install and tighten all four screws to secure disk drive within the
tray.
Install an LFF Disk Drive into an LFF Tray
1. Place a disk drive tray onto a stable surface.
2. Align the disk drive to the tray (with disk connector facing away
from carrier handle) and align the four disk drive tray screw holes
located on both sides of the hard drive.
3. Install and tighten all four screws to secure the disk drive within
the tray.
2 INSTALL THE DISK DRIVES
Unlock the Disk Drive Tray
- The standard position of the disk drive tray is locked to prevent
damage during transport.
- To unlock LFF or SFF disk drive tray: shift the release button lock
from left to right.
Release Direction
Release Direction
Carrier Handle Release Button
Carrier Handle Release Button
Unlock Direction
Supporting Bracket
Release Button Lock
Unlock Direction
Unlock Direction
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Pull the inner rail out and slide the intermediate member back. Install the inner rail onto the chassis.
Insert the chassis to complete the installation.
Rear Bracket
Front Bracket
Note : Please repeat the installation steps for the other side.
Install the Tray with the Disk Drive into the System Chassis
- Users must open the carrier handle of a drive tray before installing it into the empty bay of the system chassis.
- The following is the procedure for installing a disk drive with the tray into the system for both LFF and SFF disk drive trays:
1. Align a disk drive with the tray to the empty bay you would like to install and then push it all the way into the disk drive bay until the carrier
handle can be closed.
2. Lock the release button lock by pushing the lock from right to left.
- Refer to the label on the system chassis for disk drive numbering. The disk drive numbering for 2U 26-bay system will be printed on the chassis.
Release Button Lock
Release Button Lock
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Install the outer rail / bracket assembly to the frame.
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Step 1. Pull the middle rail fully extended in locked position.
Step 2. Ensure ball bearing retainer is located at the front of the middle rail.
Step 3. Insert chassis into middle-outer rail.
Step 4. When hit the stop, pull / push release tab to unlock and retract chassis into rack.
Step 5. Use M5x20 screws to fasten the chassis ear.
3 INSTALL THE OPTIONAL RAIL KIT
The rail kit is an optional accessory for JetStor JX JBOD series product. If you have ordered the rail kit, Please follow the racking instructions below.
CAUTION:
The populated JetStor JX JBOD system can be very heavy, to avoid any potential injury or harm toinstallers, or damage to
the system, we strongly recommend at least two certified operators or engineers perform the system installation.
TIP:
Please wait for the controller status LED to turn green on the rear of the chassis before attempting to discover or manage the storage
system. It may take a few seconds to boot the JX JBOD system.
4 POWER ON THE STORAGE SYSTEM
Connect the Power Cables
1. Connect power cables from each power supply module to a power source.
2. Make sure to secure the power cables to the power supply modules so they cannot be pulled out accidentally.
Power on the System Components
1. Power on the JX JBOD system by pressing the power button on the front of the system.
Power Cord
Conncctor (left)
Power Cord
Conncctor(right)

6 GETTING TECHNICAL SUPPORT
Please follow the troubleshooting tips in the JX JBOD series Hardware Owner’s Manual to diagnose and resolve common problems during
initial setup and configuration. If you are still encountering trouble, please contact JetStor technical support for help using one of the
options below.
- Via the Web: http://www.acnc.com/support
- Via Telephone: [phone]
- Via Skype Chat, Skype ID: jetstor.support
- Via Email: [e-mail]
©2017 Advanced Computer & Network Corp.All rights reserved. No part of this document may be reproduced or re-purposed without the express written consent of AC&NC. JetStor X JBOD, JetStor
X Series, and the JetStor logo are trademarks of AC&NC. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners. Features, specifications, model numbers, and product appearance is
subject to change without notice.
February 2017
5 DISCOVER AND MONITOR THE SYSTEM
Discover the System
After powering on the system, the next step is to discover the system on the host. If the JX JBOD series is connected as a server
storage expansion, please refer to the user guide of the HBA or RAID card on server. If the X JBOD series is connected as the expansion
unit of the JetStor JX series, please refer to the JetStor JX Series User's Software Manual which can be downloaded from the
JetStor website: http://kb.acnc.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/JetStor-FX-Series-Software-Manual-v1.0.pdf
Monitor the System
To monitor the system, we provide a CubeView utility which is a central management software with graphic user interface to monitor
the JX JBOD series system. For more information, please refer to the JX JBOD CubeView User’s Manual which can be downloaded from
the JetStor website.
In addition, we also provide CLI (Command Line Interface) to manage command line interface. For more information, please refer to
the JX JBOD CLI User’s Manual which can be downloaded from the JetStor website.
2. See the diagram below to determine the meaning of the lights and indicators on the front of the system.
1. System Power Button / LED 4. System Status LED
2. UID (Unique ldentifier) Button / LED 5. USB Port (Reserved)
3. System Access LED
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