LaCie 12big Rack Serial 2 User manual

12big Rack Serial 2
Quick Install Guide

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1. INTRODUCTION
1.1. Safe Handling
A LaCie 12big Rack Serial 2 enclosure can weigh up to 26kg (57lb). Do not try to lift it by yourself.
Do not lift the enclosure by the handles on the PCMs. They are not designed to take the weight.
1.2. Safety
All plug-in modules and blank plates are part of the fire enclosure and must only be removed when a replacement can
be immediately added. The system must not be run without all modules or blanks in place.
Permanently unplug the unit before you move it or if you think it has become damaged in any way.
IMPORTANT: The enclosure MUST be grounded before applying power.
The enclosure must only be operated from a power supply input voltage range of 100-240 VAC.
The plug on the power supply cord is used as the main disconnect device. Ensure that the socket outlets are located near
the equipment and are easily accessible.
When powered by multiple AC sources, disconnect all supply power for complete isolation.
In order to comply with applicable safety, emission and thermal requirements no covers should be removed and all bays
must be populated with plug-in modules.
The power connection should always be disconnected prior to removal of a PCM from the enclosure.
A safe electrical earth connection must be provided to the power supply cords. Check the grounding of the enclosure
before applying power.
Provide a suitable power source with electrical overload protection to meet the requirements laid down in the technical
specification.
When bifurcated power cords (‘Y’ leads) are used, they must only be connected to a supply range of 200-240 V.
A faulty PCM must be replaced with a fully operational module within 24 hrs.
Do not remove a faulty PCM unless you have a replacement model of the correct type ready for insertion.
CAUTION: If this equipment is used in a manner not specified by LaCie, the protection provided by the equipment may be
impaired.
CAUTION: The optional RJ45 socket on the I/O module, it is for Ethernet connection only and must not be connected to a
telecommunications network.
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1.3. Rack System Precautions
The following safety requirements must be considered when the unit is mounted in a rack.
The rack construction must be capable of supporting the total weight of the installed enclosure(s) and the design should
incorporate stabilizing features suitable to prevent the rack from tipping or being pushed over during installation or in
normal use.
When loading a rack with the units, fill the rack from the bottom up and empty from the top down.
To avoid danger of the rack toppling over, do not slide more than one enclosure out of the rack at a time.
The system must be operated with low pressure rear exhaust installation [back pressure created by rack doors and ob-
stacles not to exceed 5 pascals (0.5mm water gauge)].
The rack design should take into consid-eration the maximum operating ambient temperature for the unit, which is 40°C.
The rack should have a safe electrical distribution system. It must provide over-current protection for the unit and must not
be overloaded by the total number of units installed in the rack. When addressing these concerns consideration should
be given to the electrical power consumption rating shown on the nameplate.
The electrical distribution system must provide a reliable earth for each unit in the rack.
Each power supply in each unit has an earth leakage current of 1.0mA. The design of the electrical distribution system
must take into consideration the total earth leakage current from all the power supplies in all the units. The rack may
require labelling with “HIGH LEAKAGE CURRENT. Earth connection essential before connecting supply”.
The rack when configured with the units must meet the safety requirements of UL 60950-1 and IEC 60950-1.
1.4. PCM Operation
IMPORTANT: Do not remove covers from the PCM. Danger of electric shock inside. Return the PCM to your supplier for
repair.
IMPORTANT: Do not remove a PCM unless a replacement can be immediately added. The system must not be run without
all units or module blanks in place.
1.5. ESD Precautions
It is recommended that you fit and check a suitable anti-static wrist or ankle strap and observe all conventional ESD precautions
when handling plug-in modules and components. Avoid contact with backplane components and module connectors, etc.

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2. PREPARATION
2.1. Before You Begin
Before you begin, make sure the site where you intend to set up and use your storage system has the following:
Standard power from an independent source or a rack power distribution unit with a UPS.
Host computer with the correct firmware, BIOS and drivers. Contact your supplier for the correct software levels.
Before setting up your enclosure ensure you have the following:
SAS HBA
Mini-SAS to Host Cable
Power Cord
Rack kit (if installing within a rack)
Refer to your supplier for a list of qualified accessories for use with the enclosure. The Accessory Box contains the power cords
and other ordered accessories.

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2.2. Unpacking the Storage System
1. Inspect the packaging for crushes, cuts, water damage or any other evidence of mishandling during transit. If any damage
appears present, for future reference photograph the packaging before opening.
2. Unpack the system. See Figure 1.
Figure 1 - Unpacking the Storage System

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3. INSTALLATION
3.1. Mounting the System into a Rack
1. Remove the Rack Mounting Rail Kit from the Accessory Box and check for damage.
2. Attach left and right chassis slides to the enclosure sides using 8 M3 x 4 buttonhead screws (see Figure 2).
Figure 2 - Securing Chassis Slides to Enclosure

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Figure 3 - Securing Brackets to Rack
3. Assemble the left and right chassis latches using the special chassis latch screws. Ensure the latch is orientated as shown
in Figure 2, with the spring arm located against its stop. On the right hand side this is at the top, on the left at the bottom.
4. Assemble the rack brackets to the rack posts as follows (see Figure 3):
a. Position the location pin at the rear of the rail into a rear rack post hole. Attach the bracket to the rear rack post using
the washers and screws supplied. The screws should be left loose.
b. Extend rail to fit between the front and rear rack posts.
c. Attach the bracket to the front rack post using the washers and screws supplied. The screws should be left loose.
d. Tighten the two clamping screws located along the inside of the rear section of the rack bracket (see Figure 3).
5. Mount the enclosure into the rack as follows (see Figure 4):
a. Lift the enclosure and align it with the rack rails.
b. Carefully insert the chassis slides into the rack rails and push fully home.
c. Tighten the rear rack bracket mounting screws.
d. Withdraw enclosure until it reaches the hard stops (approx. 400mm) and tighten the front rack bracket mounting
screws.

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e. Return the enclosure to the fully home position.
Figure 4 - Mounting the System into a Rack

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3.2. Connecting to Host
CAUTION:
• When using this product as an expansion chassis, software update may automatically occur. Please wait for several min-
utes for the update and then reboot of the system.
• When using this product as an expansion chassis for the LaCie 12big Rack Network, software should be updated using
the appropriate method mentioned in the LaCie 12big Rack Serial 2 User Manual.
IMPORTANT: Connections can be made up to a max. of 4 enclosures.
Figure 5 - Single Host - Single Enclosure

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Figure 6 - Dual Host - Multiple Enclosures

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3.3. Power On
Power on the storage system by connecting the power cables to the power distribution unit (PDU), powering on the PDU, mov-
ing the PCM switches to the ON position, and then powering on the host system.
Figure 7 - Connecting the AC Power Cables to the PDU

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4. LED STATES
4.1. I/O Module LED States
Figure 8 - I/O Module LEDs
Status I/O Module Fault
(Amber)
I/O Module OK
(Green)
Host Port Activity
(Green)
I/O Module OK Off On X
I/O Module Fault On Off X
No Host Port Connection X X Off
Host Port Connection - No Activity X X Off
Host Port Connection Activity X X Flashing
I/O Module VPD Error X Flashing X
X = Disregard

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4.2. PCM LED States
Status PCM OK
(Green)
Fan Fail
(Amber)
AC Fail (Am-
ber)
DC Fail (Am-
ber)
No AC power (any PCM) Off Off Off Off
No AC power (this PCM only) Off Off On On
AC present PCM On OK On Off Off Off
PCM fan fail Off On Off Off
PCM fault (over temp., over voltage,
over current)
Off On On On
Standby mode Flashing Off Off Off
PCM firmware download Off Flashing Flashing Flashing
Figure 9 - PCM LEDs
Figure 10 - Drive LEDs

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4.3. Drive LED States
Status Green LED Amber LED Associated Ops
Panel LED
No drive installed Off Off None
Drive installed and operational On/Blink with acitivity
or startup
X None
SES device identity set On Flash 1s on / 1s off None
SES device fault bit set On On Logical fault (Amber)
Power control circuit failure Off On Module fault (Amber)
Failed disk array On Flash 3s on / 1s off Logical fault (Amber)
X = Disregard

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4.4. Front Panel LED States
Figure 11 - Front Panel LEDs
Front Panel LEDs
System
Power
(green/
amber)
Module
Fault (Am-
ber)
Logical
Fault (Am-
ber)
LED Diplay Associ-
ated LEDs/
Alarms
Status
On Off Off X Aux present, overall power
failed or switched off
On On X X Single beep,
then double
beep
Ops panel Power On (5s) test
state
On Off Off X Power On, all functions good
On On X X PCM fault
LEDs, fan
fault LEDs
Any PCM fault, fan fault, over
or under temp.
On On X X SBB module
LEDs
Any SBB module fault

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Front Panel LEDs
System
Power
(green/
amber)
Module
Fault (Am-
ber)
Logical
Fault (Am-
ber)
LED Diplay Associ-
ated LEDs/
Alarms
Status
On On X X Enclosure logical fault
On Flash X X Module sta-
tus LED on
SBB module
Unknown (invalid or mixed)
SBB module type installed, I2C
bus failure (inter SBB comms)
EBOD VPD configuration error
On Flash X X PCM fault
LEDs, fan
fault LEDs
Unknown (invalid or mixed)
PCM type installed, or I2C bus
failure (PCM comms)
On X On X Array in
failed or
degraded
state
Drive failure has occurred
causing loss of availability or
redundancy
On X Flash X Arrays in
impacted
state
Arrays operating background
function
On Flash Flash X SES State S1 Enclosure ID setting different
from Start of Day
X X Flash SES controlled enclosure ID
X = Disregard

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