NEC N8141-69F User manual

1U Device Expansion Unit
Configuration Guide
Introduction
This document contains product and configuration information that will enable you to configure your system. The
guide will ensure fast and proper configuration of your storage system.
August 30, 2017
Revision 3.0
NEC Corporation

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Contents
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION........................................................................................3
Key Features..........................................................................................................................................3
Specification..........................................................................................................................................3
EXTERNAL VIEWS .........................................................................................................4
Front and Rear Views ...........................................................................................................................4
Dimensions (mm)..................................................................................................................................5
UNIT CONFIGURATION..................................................................................................6
1External Tape Drive Enclosure.....................................................................................................6
1.1 Tape Drive Configuration.......................................................................................................6
1.2 SAS Tape Drive Configuration...............................................................................................7
1.3 USB RDX Drive Configuration...............................................................................................9
1.4 SAS and USB Tape/RDX Drive Configuration.....................................................................11
COPYRIGHT NOTICE AND LIABILITY DISCLAIMER .................................................13
REVISION HISTORY.....................................................................................................14

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Technical Specification
Key Features
Affordable direct attached data protection solution for rack mount systems
Two 5-inch half height drive bays in 1U enclosure
Flexible configuration with SAS and USB tape drive installation
Superior reliability with redundant power supplies
Specification
Model
1U Device Expansion Unit
Part Number
N8141-69F
5-inch Media Bays
2
Redundant Power Supply
Optional, non-hot plug
Power Supply
100-240 VAC ± 10% 50 / 60 Hz ± 3 Hz
Dimensions (W x D x H )
424.0 x 578.1 x 44.0 mm / 16.7 x 22.7 x 1.7 in (1U)
Maximum Power Consumption
328VA
Maximum Weight
6.1 kg, 13.45 lbs.
Temperature, Relative Humidity (non-condensing)
Operating: 10° to 40° C / 50° to 104° F, 10 to 80%
Non-Operating: -10° to 55° C / 14° to 131° F, 10 to 80%

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External Views
Front and Rear Views
Front View
Legend
A.
Power Switch 1
F.
Error Status LED
B.
Ready LED
G.
Power Unit 2 Status LED
C.
Power Unit 1 Status LED
H.
Fan Unit 2 Status LED
D.
Fan Unit 1 Status LED
I.
Drive Bays
E.
Power Switch 2
Rear View
Legend
A.
AC Inlet
D.
External Connector 1
B.
AC Inlet (Optional)
E.
External Connector 3
C.
External Connector 2
I
A B C D E
F G H I
AB
C D E

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Dimensions (mm)
44 551
578
425
484

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Unit Configuration
1 External Tape Drive Enclosure
1.1 Tape Drive Configuration
Refer to the section in accordance with type of tape drives installed and number of host adapters.
Type of Tape Drives
Number of Host Adapters
Section
Internal LTO
One SAS HBAs
1.2.1
Two SAS HBAs
1.2.2
Internal RDX
One USB HBAs
1.3.1
Two USB HBAs
1.3.2
Mixing internal LTO and RDX Drives
One SAS and one /USB HBAs
1.4
The tape drive enclosure can be shared with up to two servers, HBAs. See the figures below for typical
tape drive bays configuration.
Two HBA Configuration
ToHBA
ToHBA
SAS Interface
SAS Interface

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1.2 SAS Tape Drive Configuration
1.2.1 One SAS HBA
Connection Diagram
Product List
Category
Product Name / Description
Part Number
Storage Controller
Required
SAS Controller
LSI SAS9212-4i4e Host Bus Adapter
6Gb/s SAS, Int. 4 / Ext. 4, 7-pin SATA / SFF-8088, PCIe 2.0 x8
N8103-142
SAS Controller
1 x LSILogic SAS9300-8e 12Gb/s SAS, 8(SFF-8644),
PCIe3.0(x8)
N8803-041
SAS Controller
12Gb/s SAS, Ext. 8(SFF-8644), PCIe3.0(x8)
N8103-197
SAS Controller
LSI SAS9300-8e
12Gb/s SAS, Ext. 8(SFF-8644), PCIe3.0(x8)
N8103-184
SAS Cable
Required
External SAS Cable
2 m, 1 x SFF-8088 to 1 x SFF-8088
K410-191(02)
External SAS cable
2 m, 1x Mini SAS HD -1x Mini SAS
K410-322(02)
Enclosure
Required
1U Device Expansion Unit
2 x 5-inch media bays
N8141-69F
Power Supply
Recommended
Power Unit
non-hot plug power supply
N8181-124F
SAS Cable
Required
Internal SAS Cable
1 x SFF-8088 to 2 x SFF-8482, mount bracket included
K410-335(00)
Drive
2 slots available
Internal LTO (SAS)
LTO3, Half height, Native capacity 400 GB
N8151-126
Internal LTO (SAS)
LTO4, Half height, Native capacity 800 GB
N8151-127
Internal LTO (SAS)
LTO5, Half height, Native capacity 1.5 TB
N8151-128
Internal LTO (SAS)
LTO6, Half height, Native capacity 2.5 TB
N8151-129
Internal LTO (SAS)
LTO7, Half height, Native capacity 6 TB
N8151-136
Internal LTO (SAS)
LTO5, Half height, Native capacity 1.5 TB
N8151-141
Internal LTO (SAS)
LTO6, Half height, Native capacity 2.5 TB
N8151-142
Internal LTO (SAS)
LTO7, Half height, Native capacity 6 TB
N8151-143
NOTE:
Refer to the system configuration of the server to select the appropriate SAS controller and internal LTO drive.
Choose the appropriate SAS cable as follows:
K410-191(02): N8103-142
K410-322(02): N8803-041, N8103-197, and N8103-184
Redundant
PowerSupply
Server
PCI Slot SAS Controller P1 InternalSASCable
P1 Bay #1 Bay #2
P2
SAS Cable Device Expansion Unit

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1.2.2 Two SAS HBA
Connection Diagram
Product List
Category
Product Name / Description
Part Number
Storage Controller
2 Required
SAS Controller
LSI SAS9212-4i4e Host Bus Adapter
6Gb/s SAS, Int. 4 / Ext. 4, 7-pin SATA / SFF-8088, PCIe 2.0 x8
N8103-142
SAS Controller
1 x LSILogic SAS9300-8e 12Gb/s SAS, 8(SFF-8644), PCIe3.0(x8)
N8803-041
SAS Controller
12Gb/s SAS, Ext. 8(SFF-8644), PCIe3.0(x8)
N8103-197
SAS Controller
LSI SAS9300-8e
12Gb/s SAS, Ext. 8(SFF-8644), PCIe3.0(x8)
N8103-184
SAS Cable
2 Required
External SAS Cable
2 m, 1 x SFF-8088 to 1 x SFF-8088
K410-191(02)
External SAS cable
2 m, 1x Mini SAS HD -1x Mini SAS
K410-322(02)
Enclosure
Required
1U Device Expansion Unit
2 x 5-inch media bays
N8141-69F
Power supply
Recommended
Power Unit
non-hot plug power supply
N8181-124F
SAS Cable
2 Required
Internal SAS Cable
1 x SFF-8088 to 2 x SFF-8482, mount bracket included
K410-335(00)
Drive
2 slots available
Internal LTO (SAS)
LTO3, Half height, Native capacity 400 GB
N8151-126
Internal LTO (SAS)
LTO4, Half height, Native capacity 800 GB
N8151-127
Internal LTO (SAS)
LTO5, Half height, Native capacity 1.5 TB
N8151-128
Internal LTO (SAS)
LTO6, Half height, Native capacity 2.5 TB
N8151-129
Internal LTO (SAS)
LTO7, Half height, Native capacity 6 TB
N8151-136
Internal LTO (SAS)
LTO5, Half height, Native capacity 1.5 TB
N8151-141
Internal LTO (SAS)
LTO6, Half height, Native capacity 2.5 TB
N8151-142
Internal LTO (SAS)
LTO7, Half height, Native capacity 6 TB
N8151-143
NOTE:
Refer to the system configuration of the server to select the appropriate SAS controller and internal LTO drive.
Choose the appropriate SAS cable as follows:
K410-191(02): N8103-142
K410-322(02): N8803-041, N8103-197, and N8103-184
Server
PCI Slot SAS Controller P1 InternalSASCable
P1 Bay #1 Bay #2
P2
SAS Cable Device Expansion Unit
Redundant
PowerSupply
PCI Slot SAS Controller P1

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1.3 USB RDX Drive Configuration
1.3.1 One USB Port
Connection Diagram
Product List
Category
Product Name / Description
Part Number
Storage Controller
External USB Controller
1 x USB port
(Standard)
USB Cable
Required
External USB Cable
USB 2.0, 2 m, 1 x external USB to 1 x USB device, mount bracket
included
K410-197(00)
External USB Cable
USB3.0,1.17 m, 1 x external USB to 1 x USB device, mount bracket
included
NOTE:
- The cable is required to connect with a USB3.0 port.
K410-307(1A)
Enclosure
Required
1U Device Expansion Unit
2 x 5-inch media bays
N8141-69F
Power Supply
Recommended
Power Unit
non-hot plug power supply
N8181-124F
Drive
1 slot available
Internal RDX (USB)
N8151-125
Internal RDX (USB)
N8151-139
NOTE:
Choose the appropriate USB cable according to the USB connector on the server.
Refer to the system configuration of the server to select the appropriate internal RDX drive.
P1
USB Connector
Server
P1 Bay #1 Bay #2
P2
Device Expansion Unit
USB Cable
Redundant
PowerSupply

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1.3.2 Two USB Ports
Connection Diagram
Product List
Category
Product Name / Description
Part Number
Storage Controller
External USB Controller
1 x USB port
(Standard)
USB Cable
2 Required
External USB Cable
USB 2.0, 2 m, 1 x external USB to 1 x USB device, mount bracket
included
K410-197(00)
External USB Cable
USB3.0,1.17 m, 1 x external USB to 1 x USB device, mount bracket
included
NOTE:
- The cable is required to connect with a USB3.0 port.
K410-307(1A)
Enclosure
Required
1U Device Expansion Unit
2 x 5-inch media bays
N8141-69F
Power Supply
Recommended
Power Unit
non-hot plug power supply
N8181-124F
Drive
1 slot per HBAavailable
Internal RDX (USB)
N8151-125
Internal RDX (USB)
N8151-139
NOTE:
Choose an appropriate USB cable according to the USB connector on the server.
Refer to the system configuration of the server to select the appropriate internal RDX drive.
P1
USB Connector
P1
USB Connector
Server
P1 Bay #1 Bay #2
P2
Device Expansion Unit
USB Cable
Redundant
PowerSupply
USB Cable

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1.4 SAS and USB Tape/RDX Drive Configuration
Connection Diagram
Product List
Category
Product Name / Description
Part Number
Storage Controller
Required
SAS Controller
LSI SAS9212-4i4e Host Bus Adapter
6Gb/s SAS, Int. 4 / Ext. 4, 7-pin SATA / SFF-8088, PCIe 2.0 x8
N8103-142
SAS Controller
1 x LSILogic SAS9300-8e 12Gb/s SAS, 8(SFF-8644),
PCIe3.0(x8), Low Profile / Full Height
N8803-041
SAS Controller
12Gb/s SAS, Ext. 8(SFF-8644), PCIe3.0(x8)
N8103-197
SAS Controller
LSI SAS9300-8e
12Gb/s SAS, Ext. 8(SFF-8644), PCIe3.0(x8)
N8103-184
Storage Controller
External USB Controller
1 x USB port
(Standard)
SAS Cable
Required
External SAS Cable
2 m, 1 x SFF-8088 to 1 x SFF-8088
K410-191(02)
External SAS cable
2 m, 1x Mini SAS HD -1x Mini SAS
K410-322(02)
USB Cable
Required
External USB Cable
USB 2.0, 2 m, 1 x external USB to 1 x USB device, mount bracket
included
K410-197(00)
External USB Cable
USB3.0,1.17 m, 1 x external USB to 1 x USB device, mount bracket
included
NOTE:
- The cable is required to connect with a USB3.0 port.
K410-307(1A)
Enclosure
Required
1U Device Expansion Unit
2 x 5-inch media bays
N8141-69F
Power Supply
Recommended
Power Unit
non-hot plug power supply
N8181-124F
SAS Cable
Required
Internal SAS Cable
1 x SFF-8088 to 2 x SFF-8482
K410-335(00)
Drive
1 slot per
HBA
available
LTO
Internal LTO (SAS)
LTO3, Half height, Native capacity 400 GB
N8151-126
Internal LTO (SAS)
LTO4, Half height, Native capacity 800 GB
N8151-127
Internal LTO (SAS)
LTO5, Half height, Native capacity 1.5 TB
N8151-128
Internal LTO (SAS)
LTO6, Half height, Native capacity 2.5 TB
N8151-129
Internal LTO (SAS)
LTO7, Half height, Native capacity 6 TB
N8151-136
Internal LTO (SAS)
LTO5, Half height, Native capacity 1.5 TB
N8151-141
Internal LTO (SAS)
LTO6, Half height, Native capacity 2.5 TB
N8151-142
Internal LTO (SAS)
LTO7, Half height, Native capacity 6 TB
N8151-143
RDX
Internal RDX (USB)
N8151-125
P1
USB Connector
Server
PCI Slot SAS Controller P1 InternalSASCable
P1 Bay #1 Bay #2
P2
SAS Cable Device Expansion Unit
USB Cable
Redundant
PowerSupply

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Internal RDX (USB)
N8151-139
NOTE:
Refer to the system configuration of the server to select the appropriate SAS controller and internal LTO drive.
Choose the appropriate SAS cable as follows:
K410-191(02): N8103-142
K410-322(02): N8803-041, N8103-197, and N8103-184
Choose an appropriate USB cable according to the USB connector on the server.
Refer to the system configuration of the server to select the appropriate internal RDX drive.

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Copyright Notice and Liability Disclaimer
The information contained herein is subject to change without notice.
All other products, brands, or trade names used in this document are trademarks or registered trademarks
of their respective holders.
NEC shall not be liable for technical or editorial errors or omissions contained herein.

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Revision History
Revision
Date
Description
3.0
August 30, 2017
New products added:
Internal LTO (SAS) / N8151-141
Internal LTO (SAS) / N8151-142
Internal LTO (SAS) / N8151-143
Internal RDX (USB) / N8151-139
Others:
Added SAS Controller and cable information for new servers.
2.0
July 20, 2016
New products added:
Internal LTO (SAS) / N8151-136
Others:
Added SAS Controller and cable information for R320e.
1.0
October 23, 2015
Initial release