JetStor FX Series User manual

JetStor FX Series
Hardware Manual
Applicable Models:
Advanced Computer & Network Corp.
www.acnc.com
812FX, 812FXD, 816FX, 816FXD, 824FX, 824FXD, 826FXD

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Notices i
Notices
This .IX7XSV*<7IVMIW XTKY\FWJ user’s manual is applicable to the following .IX7XSV models:
.IX7XSV*< Storage System 4U 19” Rack Mount Models
Model Name
Controller Type
Form Factor, Bay Count, and Rack Unit
*<(
Dual Controller
LFF 24-disk 4U Chassis
*< LFF 24-disk 4U Chassis
.IX7XSV*< Storage System 3U 19”Rack Mount Models
Model Name
Controller Type
Form Factor, Bay Count, and Rack Unit
*<(
Dual Controller
LFF 16-disk 3U Chassis
*< 7MRKPI Controller
LFF 16-disk 3U Chassis
.IX7XSV*< Storage System 2U 19”Rack Mount Models
Model Name
Controller Type
Form Factor, Bay Count, and Rack Unit
*<(
Dual Controller
LFF 12-disk 2U Chassis
*<
Single Controller
LFF 12-disk 2U Chassis
*<( (YEP Controller SFF 26-disk 2U Chassis
Information contained in this manual has been reviewed for accuracy. But it could include
typographical errors or technical inaccuracies. Changes are made to the document
periodically. These changes will be incorporated in new editions of the publication. %'2'
may make improvements or changes in the products. All features, functionality, and
product specifications are subject to change without prior notice or obligation. All
statements,
Single Controller

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information, and recommendations in this document do not constitute a warranty of any
kind, express or implied.
Any performance data contained herein was determined in a controlled environment.
Therefore, the results obtained in other operating environments may vary significantly.
Some measurements may have been made on development-level systems and there is no
guarantee that these measurements will be the same on generally available systems.
Furthermore, some measurements may have been estimated through extrapolation. Actual
results may vary. Users of this document should verify the applicable data for their specific
environment.
This information contains examples of data and reports used in daily business operations.
To illustrate them as completely as possible, the examples include the names of individuals,
companies, brands, and products.
All of these names are fictitious and any similarity to the names and addresses used by an
actual business enterprise is entirely coincidental.
Regulatory Statements
FCC Statement
This device has been shown to be in compliance with and was tested in accordance with
the measurement procedures specified in the Standards and Specifications listed below.
Technical Standard: FCC Part 15 Class A
IC ICES-003
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.
A
VCC1-A

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CE Statement
This device has been shown to be in compliance with and was tested in accordance with
the measurement procedures specified in the Standards and Specifications listed below.
Technical Standard: EMC DIRECTIVE 2014/30/EU
(EN55022 / EN55024)
UL Statement
Rack Mount Instructions - The following or similar rack-mount instructions are included with
the installation instructions:
1. Elevated Operating Ambient - If installed in a closed or multi-unit rack assembly, the
operating ambient temperature of the rack environment may be greater than room
ambient. Therefore, consideration should be given to installing the equipment in an
environment compatible with the maximum ambient temperature (Tma) specified by the
manufacturer.
2. Reduced Air Flow - Installation of the equipment in a rack should be such that the
amount of air flow required for safe operation of the equipment is not compromised.
3. Mechanical Loading - Mounting of the equipment in the rack should be such that a
hazardous condition is not achieved due to uneven mechanical loading.
4. Circuit Overloading –Careful consideration should be given to the connection of the
equipment to the supply circuit and the effect that overloading of the circuits might have
on overcurrent protection and supply wiring. Appropriate consideration of equipment
nameplate ratings should be used when addressing this concern.
5. Reliable Earthing - Reliable earthing of rack-mounted equipment should be maintained.
Particular attention should be given to supply connections other than direct connections
to the branch circuit (e.g. use of power strips).
CAUTION:
The main purpose of the system left and right ears are for 19” rack use
only. Do NOT use those ears to carry or transport the system.
The ITE is not intended to be installed and used in a home, school or public area accessible
to the general population, and the thumbscrews should be tightened with a tool after both
initial installation and subsequent access to the panel.
Warning: Always remove all power supply cords before service

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This equipment intended for installation in restricted access locations.
Access should only be allowed by qualified SERVICE PERSONS or by USERS who have
been instructed about the reasons for the restrictions applied to the location and about
any precautions that shall be taken.
Access is through the use of a TOOL or lock and key, or other means of security, and is
controlled by the authority responsible for the location.
Recommended operation temperature: 0 ~ 40 (31.99 ~ 103.99 F); operation rating
(100-127 Vac, 50-60Hz, 10.0A; 200-240 Vac, 50-60Hz, 5.0A)
CAUTION: (English)
Risk of explosion if battery is replaced by incorrect type. Please replace
the same or equivalent type battery use and dispose of used batteries
according to the instructions.
ATTENTION: (French)
IL Y A RISQUE D'EXPLOSION SI LA BATTERIE EST REMPLACEE PAR UNE
BATTERIE DE TYPE INCORRECT. METTRE AU REBUT LES BATTERIES
USAGEES CONFORMEMENT AUX INSTRUCTIONS.
VORSICHT: (German)
Explosionsgefahr bei unsachgemasem Austausch der Batterie.
Entsorgung gebrauchter Batterien nach Anleitung.
ADVERTENCIA: (Spanish)
Las baterias pueden explotar si no se manipulan de forma apropiada. No
desmonte ni tire las baterias al fuego. Siga las normativas locales al
desechar las baterias agotadas.
: (Simplified Chinese)
: (Traditional Chinese)

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INFORMATION:
AC&NC provides limited warranty for JetStor-branded hardware products:
System hardware and peripheral product (s): 3years limited warranty
from date of original purchase.
Battery Backup Module or super capacitor module (applies for cache-
to-flash module): 1year limited warranty from date of original
purchase.
For more detail warranty policy, please refer to AC&NC official web
site: www.acnc.com/support

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Table of Contents
Notices ............................................................................................................................ i
Regulatory Statements ....................................................................................................................ii
Preface ..........................................................................................................................xii
About This Manual .........................................................................................................................xii
Related Documents........................................................................................................................xii
Technical Support ..........................................................................................................................xii
Information, Tip and Caution........................................................................................................xiii
Conventions...................................................................................................................................xiii
1. Overview................................................................................................................. 1
1.1. JetStor FX Series Product Overview................................................................................. 1
1.2. JetStor FX Series Hardware Features .............................................................................. 3
1.3. JetStor FX Series Hardware Specifications ..................................................................... 4
1.4. JetStor FX Series Optional Components.......................................................................... 7
2. System Components Overview................................................................................ 9
2.1. Front Panel .......................................................................................................................... 9
2.2. System Disk Drive Numbering ......................................................................................... 12
2.3. Supported Disk Drives and SSDs..................................................................................... 13
2.4. Rear Panel ......................................................................................................................... 14
2.4.1. Rear Panel Layout .............................................................................................. 14
2.4.2. Controller Module............................................................................................... 15
2.5. Power Supply Unit............................................................................................................. 17
2.6. Fan Module........................................................................................................................ 19
2.7. Cache-to-Flash Memory Protection................................................................................. 21
2.7.1. Mechanism of Cache Data Protection.............................................................. 23
2.7.2. Features of the Cache-to-Flash Module ........................................................... 24
3. Installing the System Hardware............................................................................. 25
3.1. Installation Checklist ........................................................................................................ 25
3.2. Installing the Disk Drive in the Tray ................................................................................. 25
3.3. Installing the Optional Host Cards................................................................................... 31
3.4. Installing the Optional Memory Module .......................................................................... 37
3.5. Installing the Optional Cache-to-Flash Module............................................................... 40
3.6. Installing the Optional Rail Kit.......................................................................................... 44
3.7. Install a Disk Drive with the Tray into the System .......................................................... 47
3.8. Connecting the System to the Host................................................................................. 48

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3.8.1. Connecting to the Management Ports ............................................................. 49
3.8.2. Multi-Path (MPIO) Configurations .................................................................... 49
3.8.3. Single Path Configurations................................................................................ 51
3.9. Connecting Power Cords and Power to the System ...................................................... 52
3.10. Power off the System ....................................................................................................... 53
3.11. Connecting a UPS System................................................................................................ 54
3.12. Connect the USB LCM to system (optional component)............................................... 55
3.13. Discover and Carry Out Initial Configuration for the System......................................... 55
4. Deployment Types and Cabling ............................................................................. 56
4.1. Deployment Types ............................................................................................................ 56
4.2. Cabling the System........................................................................................................... 57
4.2.1. Expansion Configuration Rules......................................................................... 57
4.2.2. Multiple Path (MPIO) Deployment .................................................................... 58
4.2.3. Single Path Deployment..................................................................................... 61
4.2.4. Multi-server Attached Cabling........................................................................... 62
4.2.5. Introduction of Remote Replication.................................................................. 64
5. LED Descriptions................................................................................................... 68
5.1. Front Panel LEDs............................................................................................................... 68
5.2. Rear Panel LEDs................................................................................................................ 71
6. Quick Maintenance ............................................................................................... 73
6.1. Removing / Installing the Controller Module .................................................................. 73
6.2. Removing / Installing the Power Supply Unit.................................................................. 78
6.3. Removing / Installing the Fan Module............................................................................. 81
6.4. Removing the Host Card .................................................................................................. 85
6.4.1. Removing the Cache-to-Flash Modules............................................................ 88
7. Support and Other Resources................................................................................ 91
7.1. Getting Technical Support................................................................................................ 91
7.2. Online Customer Support ................................................................................................. 93
7.3. Accessing Product Updates............................................................................................. 97
7.4. Documentation Feedback ................................................................................................ 98
Appendix....................................................................................................................... 99
End-User License Agreement (EULA) .......................................................................................... 99

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Figures
Figure 1-1 Form Factors of All FX Series Models .............................................................. 2
Figure 2-1 System Controls and Indicators .................................................................................... 10
Figure 2-2 LFF & SFF System Front Panel Components ............................................................... 11
Figure 2-3 Disk Drive Indicators of LFF & SFF Disk Drive Tray...................................................... 11
Figure 2-4 System Disk Drive Numbering for the FX Series............................................ 13
Figure 2-5 LFF & SFF Rear Panel Layout......................................................................................... 15
Figure 2-6 General View of the Controller Module......................................................................... 16
Figure 2-7 Components of the Controller Module ......................................................................... 16
Figure 2-8 Location of the Power Supply Unit in the LFF or SFF System..................................... 18
Figure 2-9 Components of the Power Supply Unit......................................................................... 19
Figure 2-10 Location of Each Fan Module Installed in the LFF or SFF System ............................. 20
Figure 2-11 Mechanical Components of the Fan Module ............................................................... 21
Figure 2-12 Location of the Cache-to-Flash Module........................................................................ 22
Figure 2-13 The Cache-to-flash Module –BBM (Battery Backup Module) Pack........................... 23
Figure 2-14 The Cache-to-flash Module –SCM (Super Capacitor Module) Pack ......................... 23
Figure 2-15 Cache-to-Flash Workflow............................................................................................... 23
Figure 3-1 Front Side Components of LFF & SFF Disk Drive Trays............................................... 26
Figure 3-2 Unlock and Open the Carrier Handle of a Disk Drive Tray (LFF) ................................. 27
Figure 3-3 Unlock and Open the Carrier Handle of a Disk Drive Tray (SFF) ................................. 27
Figure 3-4 Hold the Carrier Handle and Pull out the Disk Drive Tray (LFF) .................................. 28
Figure 3-5 Hold the Carrier Handle and Pull out the Disk Drive Tray (SFF).................................. 28
Figure 3-6 Align the Disk Drive & Install into the Tray (LFF-to-LFF) .............................................. 29
Figure 3-7 Align the Disk Drive & Install into the Tray (SFF-to-LFF).............................................. 30
Figure 3-8 Align the Disk Drive & Install into the Tray.................................................................... 31
Figure 3-9 Host Card Installation Slots........................................................................................... 32
Figure 3-10 Mechanical Components of the Controller Module..................................................... 34
Figure 3-11 Steps of Removing the Controller Module.................................................................... 35
Figure 3-12 Procedures of Removing the Host Card Dummy Cage ............................................... 35
Figure 3-13 Procedures of Installing the Host Card......................................................................... 36
Figure 3-14 Connection and Status of the Host Cards.................................................................... 37
Figure 3-15 The Installation Sequence of the Memory Module...................................................... 38
Figure 3-16 Location of the Cache-to-Flash Module........................................................................ 41
Figure 3-17 Components of the Cache-to-Flash Modules............................................................... 41
Figure 3-18 The Dummy Cage Screw Location of the Cache-to-Flash Module ............................. 42
Figure 3-19 Installing the Flash Module............................................................................................ 42
Figure 3-20 Installing the Power Module .......................................................................................... 43
Figure 3-21 Status and Information of Cache-to-Flash Module...................................................... 43

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Figure 3-22 First Step of the Rail Kit Installation.............................................................................. 45
Figure 3-23 Second Step of the Rail Kit Installation......................................................................... 45
Figure 3-24 Third Step of the Rail Kit Installation............................................................................. 46
Figure 3-25 Fourth Step of the Rail Kit Installation .......................................................................... 47
Figure 3-26 Install the Tray with Disk Drive and Lock the Release Button Lock............................ 48
Figure 3-27 Install the Tray with Disk Drive and Lock the Release Button Lock (SFF).................. 48
Figure 3-28 Cabling Example of the Administrator to JetStor FX Management Port .................. 49
Figure 3-29 One Server / One HBA / Two Switches / Dual Path ..................................................... 50
Figure 3-30 Two Servers / One HBA per Server / Two Switches / Dual Path ................................ 50
Figure 3-31 One Server / One HBA / Single Path ............................................................................. 51
Figure 3-32 Two Server / One HBA per Server / Single Path........................................................... 51
Figure 3-33 Press the Power Button One Time to Power on the System....................................... 52
Figure 3-34 PSU Power Cord Connects ............................................................................................ 53
Figure 3-35 Power off the System by Power Button........................................................................ 54
Figure 3-36 Power off the System via Web UI.................................................................................. 54
Figure 3-37 Location for the UPS System Connection .................................................................... 55
Figure 4-1 One Server / One HBA / Two Switches / Multiple Path Cabling ................................. 59
Figure 4-2 One Server / One HBA / One DAS System / Multiple Path Cabling ............................ 59
Figure 4-3 One Server / One HBA / Two DAS Systems / Multiple Path Cabling.......................... 60
Figure 4-4 One Server / One HBA / Ten DAS Systems / Multiple Path Cabling........................... 61
Figure 4-5 One Server / One HBA / Single Path Cabling................................................................ 61
Figure 4-6 One Server / One HBA / One DAS System / Single Path Cabling................................ 62
Figure 4-7 Two Serves / One HBA per Server / Two Switches / Multiple Path Cabling.............. 62
Figure 4-8 Two Servers / One HBA per Server / Single Path Cabling........................................... 63
Figure 4-9 Four Servers / One HBA per Server / Single Path Cabling........................................... 63
Figure 4-10 Ten Servers / One HBA per Server / Multiple Path Cabling......................................... 64
Figure 4-11 One-Directional Remote Replication ............................................................................. 64
Figure 4-12 Bi-Directional Remote Replication................................................................................. 65
Figure 4-13 One-to-Many Remote Replication.................................................................................. 65
Figure 4-14 Many-to One Remote Replication.................................................................................. 66
Figure 4-15 Many-to Many Remote Replication ............................................................................... 66
Figure 5-1 System Controls and Indicators .................................................................................... 68
Figure 5-2 Disk Drive Indicators of LFF & SFF Disk Drive Tray...................................................... 70
Figure 5-3 The Controller LEDs........................................................................................................ 71
Figure 5-4 The Power Supply Unit LED ........................................................................................... 72
Figure 6-1 Warning Message of failed Controller Module in the SANOS UI................................. 74
Figure 6-2 Warning Message of Controller Module by the Status LED ........................................ 75
Figure 6-3 Mechanical Components of the Controller Module..................................................... 75
Figure 6-4 Procedures of Removing the Controller Module.......................................................... 76
Figure 6-5 Detailed Procedures of the Controller Module installation ......................................... 77
Figure 6-6 Screen Shot of the Controller Module Successfully Installed in SANOS UI ............... 77

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Figure 6-7 Warning Message of failed PSU in SANOS UI .............................................................. 78
Figure 6-8 Mechanical Components of the PSU ............................................................................ 79
Figure 6-9 Procedures of Removing the Power Supply Unit ......................................................... 80
Figure 6-10 Installing the Power Supply Unit in the System Chassis ............................................. 81
Figure 6-11 Screen Shot of the PSU Successfully Installed in the SANOS UI................................ 81
Figure 6-12 Warning Message of failed Fan Module in the SANOS UI........................................... 82
Figure 6-13 Mechanical Components of the Fan Module ............................................................... 83
Figure 6-14 Procedures of Removing the Fan Module .................................................................... 84
Figure 6-15 Procedures of Installing the Fan Module...................................................................... 85
Figure 6-16 Screen Shot of the Fan Module Successfully Installed in the SANOS UI ................... 85
Figure 6-17 Example of a Failed Port on the 10GbE iSCSI Host Card ............................................ 86
Figure 6-18 Procedures of Removing the Host Card from the Controller Cage ............................ 87
Figure 6-19 Procedures of Pull out the Host Card and Install Dummy Host Card Cage............... 87
Figure 6-20 The Finished Installed Dummy Host Card Cage .......................................................... 87
Figure 6-21 Example of a Failed Power Module............................................................................... 88
Figure 6-22 Example of a Failed Flash Module ................................................................................ 88
Figure 6-23 Pressing Attention Button of the Flash Module ........................................................... 89
Figure 6-24 The Procedure of Removing the Flash Module from the System Chassis ................ 90
Figure 6-25 The Procedure of Removing the Power Module from the System Chassis............... 90
Figure 15-1 Download Service Package in the SANOS UI ............................................................... 92
Figure 15-2 Included Console Cable ................................................................................................. 93
Figure 15-3 Appearance of a Console Cable.................................................................................... 93
Figure 15-4 The Procedures of Setup Serial Console by HyperTerminal ....................................... 95
Figure 15-5 The Procedures of Setup Serial Console by PuTTY..................................................... 97

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Tables
Table 1-1 FX Series Storage System 4U 19” Rack Mount Models .................................. 2
Table 1-2 FX Series Storage System 3U 19” Rack Mount Models .................................. 2
Table 1-3 FX Series Storage System 2U 19” Rack Mount Models .................................. 3
Table 1-4 FX Series Series Hardware Specifications.....................................................................4
Table 1-5 FX Series Hardware Specifications........................................................................ 6
Table 2-1 Descriptions of System Controls and Indicators ......................................................... 10
Table 2-2 LFF & SFF System Front Panel Components ............................................................... 11
Table 2-3 Disk Drive Indicators of LFF & SFF Disk Drive Tray...................................................... 11
Table 2-4 Supported Disk Drive Types........................................................................................... 13
Table 2-5 LFF & SFF Rear Panel Layout......................................................................................... 15
Table 2-6 Description of the Controller Module Components ..................................................... 16
Table 2-7 Location of the Power Supply Unit in the LFF or SFF System..................................... 18
Table 2-8 Components of the Power Supply Unit......................................................................... 19
Table 2-9 Location of Each Fan Module Installed in the LFF or SFF System ............................. 20
Table 2-10 Mechanical Components of the Fan Module ............................................................... 21
Table 2-11 Location of the Cache-to-Flash Module........................................................................ 22
Table 2-12 Maximum System Memory Protection by Different Power Module Type.................. 24
Table 3-1 Installation Checklist...................................................................................................... 25
Table 3-2 Front Side Components of LFF & SFF Disk Drive Trays............................................... 26
Table 3-3 List of Available Host Cards for FX Series ..................................................... 31
Table 3-4 Host Card Installation Slots of a Controller.................................................................. 32
Table 3-5 Supported Installing Location and Combination of Host Cards ................................. 32
Table 3-6 Mechanical Components of a Controller Module ........................................................ 34
Table 3-7 The Suggested Installation Sequence for Optional Memory Module......................... 39
Table 3-8 The List of Cache-to-flash Module for FX Series ........................................... 40
Table 3-9 Components of the Cache-to-Flash Modules............................................................... 41
Table 4-1 Deployment Types.......................................................................................................... 56
Table 4-2 SAN System and Expansion Enclosure Configuration Rules ...................................... 57
Table 5-1 Descriptions of the System Controls and Indicators LEDs ......................................... 69
Table 5-2 Descriptions of Disk Drive LEDs.................................................................................... 70
Table 5-3 Descriptions of FX Series Controller LEDs ..................................................... 71
Table 5-4 Descriptions of the Power Supply Unit LED.................................................................. 72
Table 6-1 Mechanical Components of the Controller Module..................................................... 75
Table 6-2 Mechanical Components of the PSU ............................................................................ 79
Table 6-3 Mechanical Components of the Fan Module ............................................................... 83

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Preface
About This Manual
This manual provides technical guidance for designing and implementing JetStor FX series
SAN system, and it is intended for use by system administrators, SAN designers, storage
consultants, or anyone who has purchased these products and is familiar with servers and
computer networks, network administration, storage system installation and configuration,
storage area network management, and relevant protocols.
CAUTION:
Do NOT attempt to service, change, disassemble or upgrade the
equipment’s components by yourself. Doing so may violate your warranty
and expose you to electric shock. Refer all servicing to authorized service
personnel. Please always follow the instructions in this owner’s manual.
Technical Support
Do you have any questions or need help trouble-shooting a problem? Please contact
JetStor Support, we will reply to you as soon as possible.

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Via the Web: https://acnc.com/support
Via Telephone: [phone]
Via Skype Chat, Skype ID: JetStor.support
Via Email: [e-mail]
Information, Tipsand Caution
This manual uses the following symbols to draw attention to important safety and
operational information.
INFORMATION:
INFORMATION provides useful knowledge, definition, or terminology for
reference.
TIP:
TIP provides helpful suggestions for performing tasks more effectively.
CAUTION:
CAUTION indicates that failure to take a specified action could result in
damage to the system.
Conventions
The following table describes the typographic conventions used in this manual.
Conventions
Description
Bold
Indicates text on a window, other than the window title, including
menus, menu options, buttons, fields, and labels.
Example: Click the OK button.

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<Italic>
Indicates a variable, which is a placeholder for actual text provided
by the user or system.
Example: copy <source-file> <target-file>.
[ ] square
brackets
Indicates optional values.
Example: [ a | b ] indicates that you can choose a, b, or nothing.
{ } braces
Indicates required or expected values.
Example: { a | b } indicates that you must choose either a or b.
| vertical bar
Indicates that you have a choice between two or more options or
arguments.
/ Slash
Indicates all options or arguments.
underline
Indicates the default value.
Example: [ a | b ]

Overview 1
1. Overview
Thank you for purchasing AC&NC products. The JetStor FX series is a high-performance
SAN storage solutions combining outstanding performance with high availability, reliability,
flexibility, and simple management.
1.1. FX Series Product Overview
JetStor FX series is a SAN storage system, the system is composed of system hardware
and the SANOS operating system, the system hardware is a modular design and FRU (field
replacement unit) optimized. All the hardware modules are inside the rack mount chassis
including: system controllers, front panel, rear panel, redundant power supply and fan
modules, cache-to-flash module ( by using battery backup module or super capacitor
module), and expansion slots for optional Fibre Channel or 10GbE/1GbEiSCSI host cards.
This manual will direct you step by step to familiarize you with the JetStor hardware
components, how to install the system, carry out the initial configuration, and provide you
with some quick maintenance guidelines.
INFORMATION:
For how to use the SANOS operating system, please refer to
the JetStor FX Series Software Manual v1.0
FX series supports several standard form factors:
Large form factor (LFF): 12-bay 19” rack mount 2U chassis, 16-bay 19” rack mount 3U
chassis, and 24-bay 19” rack mount 4U chassis.
Small form factor (SFF): 26-bay 19” rack mount 2U chassis.

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Figure 1-1 Form Factors of All FX Series Models
The following tables provide detailed information about all FX Series models
arranged by form factors.
Table 1-1 FX Series Storage System 4U 19” Rack Mount Models
Model Name
Controller Type
Form Factor, Bay Count, and Rack Unit
824FXD
Dual Controller
LFF 24-bay 4U Chassis
824FX Single Controller
LFF 24-bay 4U Chassis
Table 1-2 FX Series Storage System 3U 19” Rack Mount Models
Model Name
Controller Type
Form Factor, Bay Count, and Rack Unit
816FXD
Dual Controller
LFF 16-bay 3U Chassis
816FX Single Controller
LFF 16-bay 3U Chassis

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Table 1-3 FX Series Storage System 2U 19” Rack Mount Models
Model Name
Controller Type
Form Factor, Bay Count, and Rack Unit
812FXD
Dual Controller
LFF 12-bay 2U Chassis
812FX
Single Controller
LFF 12-bay 2U Chassis
826FXD
Dual Controller
SFF 26-bay 2U Chassis
1.2. FX Series Hardware Features
The following is a list of the key hardware components and optional components of
the FX series for reference.
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Dual-Active (Active/Active) controller design architecture
Intel Xeon D-1500 family 4-core processor for 826FXD and Intel D1500 family 4-core
processor for 812FX(D), 816FX(D) and 824FX(D).
Standard system memory capacity: DDR4 8GB for 826FXD and DDR4 4GB for 812FX(D),
816FX(D) and 824FX(D).
Maximum system memory capacity: 64GB per controller (four DDR4 16GB)
SAS 3.0 backplane board
Built-in two 10GbE iSCSI ports per controller
Redundant power supply units
Redundant fan modules
Storage capacity expansion with JX JBOD series 12Gb SAS RAID expansion
enclosure(s) Each controller has two host card slots allowing you to select your desired
host cards configuration. Optionalhost cared are on the following.
。Four 16Gb Fibre Channel ports (only for slot 1)
。Four 10GbE iSCSI (SFP+) ports (for both slot 1 and slot 2, slot 2 provides 20 Gb
bandwidth)
。Four 1GBASE-T (RJ45) ports (for both slot 1 and slot 2)
A Cache-to-flash module is also available for the protection of the system cache data in
your JetStor FX system.
。BBM (Battery Backup Module) + flash module

4

。SCM (Super Capacitor Module) + flash module
You can also use SSDs to boostyour overall system speed. If you purchase SATA
SSDs for your dual controller FX system; you have to purchase 6G MUX board.
Because there are different LFF and SFF disk drive trays, 6G MUX board is neededto
adapt to the type of bracket:
。6G MUX board for installing 2.5”SATA SSD into LFF 3.5” disk drive tray
。6G MUX board for installing 2.5”SATA SSD into SFF 2.5” disk drive tray
1.3. FX Series Hardware Specifications
Following tables are hardware specifications FX series.
Table 1-4 826FXD Hardware Specifications
Model name
826FXD (dual)
RAID
Controller
Dual-active controller
Host
Connectivity
(per
Controller)
Built-in 2 x 10GBASE-T iSCSI (RJ45) ports
Built-in 1 x 1GbE management port
Optional host cards at slot 1 (PCIe Gen3 x 8)
4 x 16Gb FC (SFP+) ports
4 x 10GbE iSCSI (SFP+) ports
4 x 1GbE iSCSI (RJ45) ports
Optional host ports at slot 2 (PCIe Gen2 x 4)
4 x 10GbE iSCSI (SFP+) ports1
4 x 1GbE iSCSI (RJ45) ports
1Slot 2 provides 20Gb bandwidth
Processor
Intel Xeon D-1500 family 4-core processor
Memory (per
Controller)
DDR4 ECC 8GB, up to 64GB (four DIMM slots)
Disk Drive
Interface
Native 12Gb SAS backplane
3.5" SAS, NL-SAS, SED2HDD
2.5" SAS, NL-SAS, SED2HDD
2.5” SAS, SATA SSD
When installing SATA SSD in dual controller model, need to install