Nexsan sasbeast Manual

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Installation and
Maintenance Manual
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COPYRIGHT
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TRADEMARKS
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equipment and software described in this manual, at any time without notice. This
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REGULATORY COMPLIANCE
United States Statement for FCC: This equipment has been tested and found to
comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC
Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful
interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This
equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not
installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful
interference to radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential
area is likely to cause harmful interference, in which case the user will be required
to correct the interference at his or her own expense.
Electromagnetic Emissions: FCC Class A, EN 55022 Class A, EN 61000-3-2/-3-3,
CISPR 22 Class A
Electromagnetic Immunity: EN 55024/CISPR 24 (EN 61000-4-2, EN 61000-4-3,
EN 61000-4-4, EN 61000-4-5, EN 61000-4-6, EN 61000-4-8, EN 61000-4-11)
Safety: CSA/EN/IEC/UL 60950-1 Compliant, UL or CSA Listed (USA and
Canada), CE Marking (Europe)
California Best Management Practices Regulations for Perchlorate Materials: This
Perchlorate warning applies only to products containing CR (Manganese Dioxide)
Lithium coin cells. “Perchlorate Material—special handling may apply. See
www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate”

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CONTACT INFORMATION
NEXSAN Worldwide Headquarters — Los Angeles, USA
1445 Lawrence Drive
Thousand Oaks, CA 91320
Telephone: 866-4-NEXSAN (866-463-9726),
or 805-418-2700 outside of North America
Technical Services: 866-2-NEXSAN (866-263-9726),
or 760-690-1111 outside of North America
Fax: [phone]
E-mail: [e-mail], [email protected]
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302 Enterprise Street
Escondido, CA 92029
Telephone: 866-4-NEXSAN (866-463-9726),
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Technical Services: 866-2-Nexsan (866-263-9726),
or 760-690-1111 outside of North America
Fax: [phone]
E-mail: [e-mail], [email protected]
NEXSAN Technologies, Ltd. — European Head Office, United Kingdom
Units 33–35 Parker Centre, Mansfield Road
Derby, DE21 4SZ
United Kingdom
Telephone: [phone]
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Technical Services: [phone] Europe, 760-690-1111 USA
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Contents
About This Manual................................................................................... vii
Conventions...............................................................................................................vii
Text......................................................................................................................vii
Notes, Cautions, and Warnings ...........................................................................vii
Safety Information .....................................................................................................vii
Revision History........................................................................................................viii
Chapter 1: Overview of the SATABeast/SASBeast................................. 1
Front Panel................................................................................................................. 1
LEDs ..................................................................................................................... 2
Switches................................................................................................................ 2
Rear Panel.................................................................................................................. 3
Field-Replaceable Modules................................................................................... 3
Other Modules....................................................................................................... 3
Connectors............................................................................................................ 3
LEDs ..................................................................................................................... 4
Switches................................................................................................................ 4
Drive Bay Interior........................................................................................................ 5
Field Replaceable Modules................................................................................... 5
LEDs ..................................................................................................................... 5
Dimensions................................................................................................................. 6
Power ......................................................................................................................... 6
Cooling ....................................................................................................................... 6
Materials..................................................................................................................... 6
Environment ............................................................................................................... 6
Chapter 2: Getting Started ........................................................................ 7
Taking Delivery of the SATABeast/SASBeast............................................................ 7
Unpack the SATABeast/SASBeast....................................................................... 7
Before Installation....................................................................................................... 9
Required Tools and Equipment............................................................................. 9
Prepare the Site.................................................................................................. 10
Prepare the Unit.................................................................................................. 10

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Chapter 3: Installing the SATABeast/SASBeast ................................... 13
Preparing the Mounting Rails................................................................................... 13
Mount the SATABeast/SASBeast............................................................................. 15
Restore the Rear Modules........................................................................................ 17
PSUs................................................................................................................... 17
RAID Controllers................................................................................................. 17
Load the Disk Drives ................................................................................................ 18
Attach Communication Cables................................................................................. 20
Power Up the SATABeast/SASBeast....................................................................... 20
Chapter 4: Field Replacement of Modules ............................................ 21
Power Supply Units (PSUs)...................................................................................... 21
RAID Controllers....................................................................................................... 23
Disk Drives ............................................................................................................... 25
Common Terms and Abbreviations ....................................................... 29

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About This Manual
This Installation and Maintenance Manual covers all variants of the Beast format, including SATABeast
(Fibre Channel host), SATABeast Xi, SASBeast, etc. The term “SATABeast/SASBeast” is used throughout
for all versions.
This document describes the parts, functions, and installation procedures for the SATABeast/SASBeast. It
covers the SATABeast/SASBeast only. For information about other Nexsan units, see the Installation and
Maintenance Manuals that come with each product.
Conventions
Text
• Cross-references, both internal and to the titles of other documents, are in italic.
• Text that refers to labels on the unit itself is in boldface.
Notes, Cautions, and Warnings
NOTE: Notes contain important information, present alternative procedures, call attention to certain items,
or provide handy tips.
Safety Information
CAUTION: Cautions alert the user to items or situations which may cause
damage to the unit or result in mild injury to the user, or both.
WARNING: Warnings alert the user to items or situations which may
result in severe injury or death to the user.
WARNING: Risk of EXPLOSION if the battery is replaced with an incorrect
type. Always dispose of used batteries according to their printed
instructions or in accordance with local regulations.
WARNING: Risk of ELECTRIC SHOCK if components are removed or
tampered with when unit power is on. ONLY a TRAINED OPERATOR may
remove and replace the following modules while power is on:
• Power supply modules
• Controller modules
• Disk drives

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Revision History
This section lists updates and new material added to the SATABeast/SASBeast Installation and
Maintenance Manual.
Version 2.6, January 2012: Changed name of document from “Hardware Manual” to “Installation and
Maintenance Manual” throughout; added unpacking instructions to page 7; added required tools and
equipment section to page 9.
Version 2.5, August 2011: Complete reorganization of Hardware Manual contents.
Version 2.4, March 2011: Images replaced on pages 24–25.
Version 2.3, March 2010: New format applied throughout; new note regarding multiple SATABeast/
SASBeast units added under Before you begin on page 5, under Disk Drives on page 15, and under Tiered
Storage & SAS Drive installation guide on page 29.
CAUTION: The SATABeast/SASBeast unit is heavy and requires two people to
lift it out of the packaging or slide it onto the mounting rails. Do NOT attempt to
lift or mount the SATABeast/SASBeast by yourself!
CAUTION: When removing the SATABeast/SASBeast from the packaging, DO
NOT lift the unit by any plastic parts or module handles on the chassis. Doing
so may cause damage to the chassis or to internal components, or both. Lift
the unit ONLY by the front handles and the bottom edges of the chassis, using
safe lifting practices.
CAUTION: Computer components and disk drives are sensitive to electrostatic
discharge (ESD). Be sure to ground any electrostatic charge from your person
before touching components with your hands or with any tools. While installing
the unit, use the anti-static wrist-strap shipped with the SATABeast/SASBeast.
CAUTION: Always fully stabilize racks with wall anchors or stabilizing legs, or
both, before mounting the SATABeast/SASBeast or any other components on
the rack.
CAUTION: Ensure that the floor beneath the mounting rack has enough load-
bearing capacity to support the rack and all mounted components.
CAUTION: Always fully secure all rack-mounting hardware when installing the
SATABeast/SASBeast in a rack. Insufficient rack-mount support may allow the
unit to fall onto other rack-mounted hardware or onto the floor, potentially
damaging equipment or causing injury to nearby personnel.
CAUTION: When applying power to the SATABeast/SASBeast, use ONLY the
IEC power cords originally supplied with the unit. Do NOT use other power
cords, even if they appear identical to the supplied cords.

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Overview of the SATABeast/SASBeast
Front Panel
Figure 1.1: SATABeast/SASBeast front panel
Figure 1.2: SATABeast Xi front panel
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LEDs:
1. Fan 0/1
2. Power Supply Unit (PSU) 0/1
3. Front fans
4. Auxiliary blower unit
5. Controller 0/1
6. Battery
7. Environment
8. RAIDs
9. Spare disk drives
Switch:
10. Alarm reset
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LEDs
1. Power Supply Unit (PSU) Fan LEDs (FAN 0 and FAN 1): Indicate the status of the PSU fans. Green
indicates that the fan is operating within specifications. Red indicates that the fan is either running too
slowly or has failed. The Environmental Information page (under System Information) in the
graphical user interface (GUI) displays details (see the Nexsan User Manual).
2. PSU status LEDs (PSU 0 and PSU 1): Indicate the status of power. Green indicates that the PSU is
operating properly. Red indicates that the PSU is not operating properly. The Environmental
Information page (under System Information) in the graphical user interface (GUI) displays details
(see the Nexsan User Manual).
3. FRONT FANS LED: Indicates the status of the front fans. Green indicates that the fans are operating
properly. Red indicates that the fans are either running too slowly or have failed. The Environmental
Information page (under System Information) in the graphical user interface (GUI) displays details
(see the Nexsan User Manual).
4. REAR FAN UNIT LED: Indicates the status of the fans in the auxiliary blower unit. Green indicates that
the fans are operating properly. Red indicates that the fans are either running too slowly or have failed.
The Environmental Information page (under System Information) in the graphical user interface
(GUI) displays details (see the Nexsan User Manual).
5. RAID Controller status LEDs (CTL 0 and CTL 1): Indicate the status of the RAID Controllers. Green
indicates that the RAID Controller is operating within specification. Red indicates that there is a fault in
the RAID Controller. The Environmental Information page (under System Information) in the
graphical user interface (GUI) displays details (see the Nexsan User Manual).
NOTE: In single-controller units, CTL 1 does not illuminate at all.
6. Battery status LED (BATT): Indicates the status of the RAID Controller batteries. Green indicates that
both batteries are charged and functioning properly. Red indicates that one or both batteries are not
functioning properly. Alternating red and green indicates that one or both batteries are charging. The
Environmental Information page (under System Information) in the graphical user interface (GUI)
displays details (see the Nexsan User Manual).
7. Environmental status LED (ENV): This LED is green if internal temperature and controller voltage are
within specification. It is red if either temperature or controller voltage are outside of specifications. The
Environmental Information page (under System Information) in the graphical user interface (GUI)
displays details (see the Nexsan User Manual).
8. RAID status LED: Indicates the status of the RAIDs. Green indicates that all RAIDs are functioning
properly. Red indicates that at least one RAID is in critical condition. Alternating red and green
indicates that at least one RAID is rebuilding itself. The RAID Information page in the graphical user
interface (GUI) displays details (see the Nexsan User Manual).
9. Spare disk drive status LED (SPARES): Indicates whether or not any disks in the unit are being used
as spares. It is green when spares are present and off when no spares are present. The Disk
Information page (under RAID Information) in the graphical user interface (GUI) displays details (see
the Nexsan User Manual).
Switches
10. Silence alarm button (ALARM RESET): Silences the audible alarm. Insert a thin object, such as an
unfolded paper clip, into the slot to press this button. The alarm will sound again if any additional errors
occur.
The Problems page (under System Information) in the graphical user interface (GUI) displays
information about the event which triggered the alarm (see the Nexsan User Manual).

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Rear Panel
Figure 1.3: SATABeast/SASBeast rear panel
Field-Replaceable Modules
1. Power Supply Units (PSUs) (2). Each unit can be field-replaced in the event of a PSU or PSU fan
failure (see Power Supply Units (PSUs) on page 21).
2. RAID Controller(s) (1 or 2). Each unit can be field-replaced in the event of failure (see RAID
Controllers on page 23).
NOTE: In single-controller units, the second slot contains a back plate which helps regulate air flow.
Other Modules
3. Auxiliary Blower Unit. Can only be replaced by a fully-trained Service Engineer.
Connectors
4. Power (2): 110–240VAC, 47–63Hz
5. One SERIAL port per RAID Controller: RS232 DB9 serial port for low-level reporting.
6. Two Ethernet/iSCSI ports (NET 0 and 1) per RAID Controller: 1Gb/s Ethernet ports (RJ45s) for iSCSI.
NET 0 can be connected to a local area network (LAN) in order to configure the unit through the
browser-based graphical user interface (GUI).
7. Two Fibre Channel (FC) ports (HOST 0 and 1) per RAID Controller: 2Gb/s, 4Gb/s, or 8Gb/s Fibre
Channel optical SFPs.
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2
2
3
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10
5 6 78
11 12 13 14
Field Replaceable Modules:
1. Power Supply Units (PSUs)
2. RAID Controllers
Other Modules:
3. Auxiliary Blower Unit
Connectors:
4. Power
5. Serial
6. iSCSI/Ethernet
7. Fibre Channel
8. Expansion
LEDs:
9. PSU
10. PSU fan
11. Controller battery/cache status
12. iSCSI/Ethernet status/activity
13. Fibre Channel status
14. Expansion status
Switches:
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8. Two expansion ports (OUT P0 and OUT P1) per RAID Controller: Mini-SAS 26 pin I-Pass (8088)
expansion connectors, each with four 3GB/s SAS links, used to connect Nexsan expansion units to the
SATABeast/SASBeast.
LEDs
9. PSU status LEDs (2): Indicates the power status of each PSU. Green indicates that the PSU is
operating properly. Red indicates that the PSU is not operating properly. The Environmental
Information page (under System Information) in the GUI displays details. See the Nexsan User
Manual.
10. PSU Fan LEDs (2): Indicates the status of the PSU fan. Green indicates that the fan is operating within
specifications. Red indicates that the fan is either running too slowly or has failed. The Environmental
Information page (under System Information) in the GUI displays details. See the Nexsan User
Manual.
11. Cache/Battery status LED (CTR STAT) (1 per RAID Controller): Indicates the presence of data in the
RAID Controller’s cache memory. Green indicates that there is data in the cache that has not yet been
written to the disk array. Flashing green indicates a) that the unit is powered off with data in the cache,
and b) the battery voltage is 7.2V or above. Flashing amber indicates a) that the unit is powered off
with data in the cache, and b) that the battery voltage is below 7.2V.
12. iSCSI/Ethernet activity and status (1 pair per port): The left LED indicates activity; it flashes green
when data is being transferred. The right LED indicates link status; it is green when a full-duplex
connection of any speed is present.
13. Fibre Channel status (STAT) (1 per FC port): Indicates the status of the Fibre Channel connection. It
changes color based on the status:
• Green: Indicates that the Fibre Channel port is connected.
• Flashing green: Indicates that the FC port is connected and communicating with another device or
host.
• Flashing red: Indicates that the FC port is on, but there is no link.
• Amber: Indicates that the FC connection is only 2Gb/s.
14. Expansion port status (STAT) (1 per expansion port): Indicates the connection status for each
expansion port. Green indicates that the SAS cable is properly connected. Flashing amber indicates
that the cable is improperly connected. If no cable is connected, this LED is off.
Switches
15. Power (2): Two-position power switch (off: O, on: |). Switch each PSU’s power switch to the on (|)
position to turn on the unit.

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Drive Bay Interior
Figure 1.4: SATABeast/SASBeast drive bay interior
Field Replaceable Modules
1. Disk Drives: Up to 42 3.5" disk drives. Disk drives can be field-replaced in the event of failure (see Disk
Drives on page 25).
LEDs
2. Drive status: One for each disk drive slot. Solid green indicates that the disk is operating within
specifications and is not currently being accessed. Flashing green indicates disk activity. Red indicates
that a disk fault has been detected and that the disk is not currently being used by the system. For disk
drive slots where no disk drive is installed, this LED is off.
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Dimensions
Power
• Two 1100 W load-sharing, hot-pluggable, redundant PSUs.
Cooling
• Front panel: Three (3) 120cfm 12V axial fans (life 40,000 hrs). (SASBeast has uprated fans)
• PSUs: Two (2) 60cfm 12V axial fans per PSU (life 40,000 hrs), for a total of four.
• Auxiliary blower module: Four (4) 10cfm 12V radial blowers (life 40,000 hrs).
Materials
• Chassis, external: Pre-coated galvanized steel
• Chassis, internal: Aluminium (Platen)
• Fascia: ABS (blend) Thermoplastic UL 94 V.0
Environment
• Ambient operating temperature: 5°C–30°C (41°F–86°F)
Height 4U 177mm (6.97")
Length Overall 807mm (31.77")
Chassis ear mounting face to end of unit 750mm (29.53")
Width Overall 482.6mm (19")
Of chassis body 430mm (16.9")
Weight Single-controller 69 kg (152.1 lbs.)
Dual-controller 76 kg (167.6 lbs.)
Rack mounting kit Weight approx. 4.8 kg (10.58 lbs.)

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Getting Started
This manual is designed to enable the user to install and configure the SATABeast/SASBeast quickly and
safely. Please read this document carefully and review all of the information in this section before installing
the SATABeast/SASBeast.
Taking Delivery of the SATABeast/SASBeast
Upon receipt of your SATABeast/SASBeast, inspect the packaging for damage that may have been
sustained in transit. If there is visible damage on the packaging, contact your shipper before proceeding.
Unpack the SATABeast/SASBeast
Carefully unpack your SATABeast/SASBeast and inspect each item before installation:
1. Carefully cut the straps holding the box closed, then remove the lid.
Figure 2.1: Opening the outer box
2. Remove the two large and two small disk boxes from the outer box.
Figure 2.2: Removing disk boxes

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3. Inspect the items in the foam spacer, accessory box, and padded envelope. These items should
include:
• rack-mounting hardware:
four side rail assemblies, two left and two right (in the foam spacer)
two front mounting brackets, one left and one right (in the padded envelope)
two adjustable rear mounting brackets, one left and one right (in the padded envelope)
twenty (20) mounting rail assembly screws
sixteen (16) screws for securing the assemblies to the rack
twenty (20) screws for securing the side rails to the chassis
four (4) rack bolts and four (4) cage nuts for securing the SATABeast/SASBeast to the rack
• two (2) power cables
• disposable ESD strap
• null-modem cable
• disk extraction handle
• any additional items that may have been ordered, such as SAS cables or Fibre Channel cables
Figure 2.3: Contents of foam spacer and accessory box (left) and padded envelope (right)
4. Open the disk boxes and make sure that the proper number of disk drives is included.
Figure 2.4: Disk box contents, large (left) and small (right)
5. Remove the rails, accessory box, and padded envelope from the top foam insert.
6. Remove the top foam insert from the package.

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7. Remove the outer packging sleeve.
Figure 2.5: Removing the outer packaging sleeve
8. With the help of a second person, carefully lift the SATABeast/SASBeast unit out of the packaging.
Figure 2.6: Removing the unit from the box
The packaging that the SATABeast/SASBeast ships in is reusable and should be retained for future re-
shipment. Be sure to keep all packaging components.
Before Installation
Required Tools and Equipment
To perform the installation, you will need the following tools and equipment:
• a suitable equipment rack with sufficient load capacity to hold the SATABeast/SASBeast
• a size P1 Phillips-head screwdriver
• enough CAT6 Ethernet cable to connect the SATABeast/SASBeast to the local area network (LAN)
• enough CAT6 Ethernet cable, fibre-optic cable, or twisted-pair copper cable to connect the
SATABeast/SASBeast to the storage area network (SAN) (see Attach Communication Cables on
page 16)
CAUTION: When removing the SATABeast/SASBeast from the packaging, DO
NOT lift the unit by any plastic parts or module handles on the chassis. Doing
so may cause damage to the chassis or to internal components, or both. Lift
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Prepare the Site
Before installing the SATABeast/SASBeast, prepare the installation site and rack as follows:
• Ensure that the ambient temperature at the installation site is between 5°C (41°F) and 30°C (86°F). If
the temperature at the site is not actively regulated, ensure that daily and seasonal temperature
changes will not result in the ambient temperature going outside these limits.
• Situate the rack so that full air flow at both the front and the rear of the SATABeast/SASBeast is
possible.
• Ensure that the rack is properly grounded per the manufacturer’s instructions and that proper ESD
safeguards are in place.
• Ensure that the power drawn by the SATABeast/SASBeast does not overload the available electrical
supply (see Power on page 6).
Prepare the Unit
Before installation, prepare the unit as follows:
1. Remove the two PSUs and the one or two RAID Controllers from the SATABeast/SASBeast unit:
• PSU: Unscrew the locking handle, extend it outward from the unit to unseat the PSU from its
internal connectors, then carefully pull to remove the PSU from the unit. Support the weight of the
PSU with your free hand while doing so.
Figure 2.7: Removing the PSU
CAUTION: Always fully stabilize racks with wall anchors or stabilizing legs, or
both, before mounting the SATABeast/SASBeast or any other components on
the rack.
CAUTION: Ensure that the floor beneath the mounting rack has enough load-
bearing capacity to support the rack and all mounted components.
CAUTION: Computer components and disk drives are sensitive to electrostatic
discharge (ESD). Be sure to ground any electrostatic charge from your person
before touching components with your hands or with any tools. While installing
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• RAID Controller: Unscrew the locking tabs, extend them outward from the unit to unseat the RAID
Controller from its internal connectors, then carefully pull the controller from the center to remove it
from the unit. Support the weight of the controller with your free hand while removing it.
Figure 2.8: Removing the RAID Controller
NOTE: For dual-controller units, remember to put each controller back into the same bay from which
you removed it. It may be helpful to label them “Top” and “Bottom” before removing them.
Set the PSUs and RAID Controller(s) aside.
2. Attach the inner side rails to the sides of the SATABeast/SASBeast unit:
a. Separate the inner and outer side rails.
Figure 2.9: Separating the inner and outer side rails
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c. Attach the inner side rails to each side of the chassis. The latch should be closer to the rear of the
unit.
Figure 2.10: Attaching the inner side rails to the chassis, left side
NOTE: If you are installing more than one SATABeast/SASBeast unit, keep each unit’s disk drives with the
unit they shipped with so as to avoid installing them into the wrong unit.