Overland Storage REO 4600 User manual

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REO 4600
Quick Start Guide
This document describes how to unpack and install an
Overland REO 4600 appliance into a standard RETMA 19"
rack. Each unit has a 2U form factor.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of electric shock or
damage to equipment, always remove the power cords
while installing or working on the appliance.
CAUTION: While working with the unit, observe standard
Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) precautions to prevent
damage to micro-circuitry or static-sensitive devices.
NOTE: When using the round-hole rail adapters, the collapsed
rails are only 28 in. (71cm) minimum instead of 26 in. (66cm).
First Things First—Activate Your Warranty!
Before installing your new unit, it is essential that you
activate your Overland warranty. Technical and warranty
support are not available until this is done:
1. Go to the Overland Technical Support web site at:
http://support.overlandstorage.com/
2. At the MEMBER LOGIN (Figure 1), log in to the site.
NOTE: If you are not yet a member, click the New member?
link and follow the instructions. It’s free and easy!
Figure 1. MEMBER LOGIN Section
3. At the Support Home page menu on the left, select My
Products > Add or Register a Product.
4. Fill in the information and click Submit.
Rack Installation
WARNING: Install multiple units from the bottom up.
Extending a unit out of a rack that has empty spaces
beneath it might cause the rack to tip over.
The rail kit included with the expansion unit is adaptable
for installation in the major types of hardware racks:
•Squared-holed RETMA rack
•Round-holed RETMA rack
•Round/Threaded-holed RETMA rack
NOTE: The two-post telco-style rack or a rack less than 32-
inches in depth will not support the expansion unit.
The rails are not universal. They are stamped LH (left)
and RH (right) and must be mounted on the appropriate
side (when facing the rack front).
Attach Inner Rails to Chassis
This procedure is required for all rack types:
1. Fully extend the rails, push the latch on the inner
member down, and remove the inner rail (Figure 2).
Release and slide the middle member back in.
Figure 2. Inner Rail Release Latch
2. Identify and mark the screw holes on the rack where
the sliding rails will be installed.
NOTE: Be sure rear holes are horizontally in line with the
front holes to assure the unit remains level.
3. Attach the right inner rail (Figure 3 on page 2) as
follows:
a. Position the rail against the expansion unit with the
locking tabs going through the holes on the rail.
b. Slide the rail toward the front to lock it.
c. Secure the rail with a screw.
Inner Member Latch
Middle Member Latch
(Hidden)
Middle Member
Outer Member

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Figure 3. Attach Inner Member to Expansion Unit
4. Repeat Step 3 to install the left inner member.
IMPORTANT: Depending on the type of rack you have, continue
with the Square-Holed, Round-Holed, or Round/Threaded-
Holed rack installation procedure.
Square-Holed Rack Installation
1. Attach left outer rail to the rack (Figure 4) as follows:
Figure 4. Attaching Front of Rail
a. Position the rail against the inside of the rack front
rail with the hooks in line with the holes.
b. Insert the bracket front into the rack rail and press
down so that the hooks catch.
The spring-loaded tabs will extend into the hole to
prevent the rail from unhooking.
c. Slide the rear segment of the bracket rearward
until the hooks are in line with the correct holes.
d. Insert the bracket rear into the rack rail and press
down so that the hooks catch and the tabs lock.
2. Repeat Step 1 for the right slide rail assembly.
Continue with “Installing the Appliance in the Rack” on
page 3.
Round-Holed Rack Installation (Early Models)
If the adapters in your rail kit resemble the
illustration to the right, use the following
procedure to install the adapters on the
outer rails before installing the rails in the
rack.
NOTE: These earlier adapters cannot be
used with threaded-hole racks.
1. Attach the left round-hole adaptor (Figure 5) to the
outer rail:
Figure 5. Attach the Early Round-Hole Adaptors
a. Position the adaptor stamped “A” at the front of the
left outer rail.
NOTE: Make sure the A stamp is up and the two square
adaptor holes are aligned with the hooks on the outer rail.
b. Press the adaptor onto the hooks and slide it
upwards until it locks (clicks).
NOTE: The rail buttons will snap into the square holes.
c. Repeat Steps a–b for the rear adaptor (“B”).
2. Facing the rack (Figure 6), position the left outer rail
on the left side of the rack, aligning the adaptor holes
with the front rack holes being used.
Figure 6. Using the Early Round-Hole Adaptors
3. Using the screws from the kit, secure the front of the
outer rail to the rack.
4. Slide the rear segment of the bracket rearward until
the adaptor holes are in line with the correct rack holes.
5. Using the screws from the kit, secure the rear of the
outer rail to the rack.
6. Repeat Steps 1–5 for the right outer rail.
Continue with “Installing the Appliance in the Rack” on
page 3.
Round/Threaded-Holed Rack Installation
Install the adapters on the outer rails for
round-holed or threaded-holed racks before
installing the rails.
1. Attach the left round-hole adaptor
(Figure 7) to the outer rail:
Figure 7. Attach the Round-Hole Adaptors
Screw
Align Rear
Holes to Tabs
Hooks
Tab
Round-Hole
Adaptor
Round-Hole
Threaded
Rack Adaptor

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a. Position the adaptor stamped “A” at the front of the
left outer rail facing outward.
NOTE: Make sure the “A” stamp is up and the two square
holes on the adaptor are aligned with the hooks on the
outer rail.
b. Press the adaptor onto the hooks and slide it
upwards until it locks (clicks).
NOTE: The rail buttons will pop into the square holes.
c. Repeat Steps a–b for the rear adaptor (“B”).
2. With you facing the rack (Figure 8), position the left
outer rail on the front left side of the rack, aligning
the adaptor front outside the rack holes being used.
Figure 8. Using the Round-Hole Adaptors
3. Using a screws and cup washers from the kit, secure
the front of the outer rail to the rack.
IMPORTANT: If you plan to secure the REO 4600
appliance to the rack (highly recommended), only use
one screw and washer now and use the other to secure
the appliance after it is installed.
4. Slide the rear segment of the bracket rearward until
the outside of the adaptor is outside the rail and the
hooks are in line with the correct holes.
5. Using the screws and cup washers from the kit,
secure the rear of the outer rail to the rack.
6. Repeat Steps 1–5 for the right outer rail.
Continue the installation with “Installing the Appliance in
the Rack.”
Installing the Appliance in the Rack
WARNING: It is recommended that a mechanical lifter
(or at least two people) be used to prevent injury during
rack removal and reinsertion.
1. At the front of the rack, pull out the middle members
until they lock (click) in the extended position.
2. Confirm that the ball-bearing shuttle is all the way to
the front of the middle member (Figure 9).
Figure 9. Inserting Expansion Unit Into Rack
3. Using a mechanical lifter or two people, lift the
appliance to its install height and engage the inner
members mounted on the appliance with the middle
members protruding from the rack, sliding the
appliance into the rack until it stops.
4. Slide the unit in and out several times to ensure that
the rail members slide smoothly, the locks engage
properly, and the expansion unit does not bind.
If binding occurs, verify that the front and rear flanges
are mounted in the correct holes, readjusting the slide
positioning as necessary.
5. Using the two screws provided (Figure 10), secure the
expansion unit flanges to the rack.
Figure 10. Secure the Expansion Unit to Rack
Installing Drives
The drives come packed separately. Once the expansion
unit is in the rack, install the drives:
NOTE: Do not remove the disk drives from their carriers.
Doing so voids the drive warranty.
1. Position the drive carrier assembly with the button to
the right before you slide it into the chassis.
2. With the lever open, carefully insert the drive assembly
until it completely enters the bay.
3. Push the lever back in place to lock it (Figure 11 on
page 3).
Figure 11. Reinserting Drive Carrier
4. Repeat Steps 1–3 for each remaining drive carrier.
Bearing Shuttle

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IMPORTANT: To maintain proper airflow and cooling,
either a drive assembly or a blank drive carrier must be
installed in every slot.
Attach the Bezel
1. Insert the left tabs into the holes.
2. Push the right side in until it latches (clicks).
Attaching Cables
All cabling and power connections are located on the rear panel of your REO 4600 appliance (Figure 12). Connections are
available for Ethernet, USB, and serial cabling. All unit cooling exhaust is handled through the rear panel.
Figure 12. REO 4600 Rear Panel Connections
1. Plug the network connection into Data Port 1.
Using a Category 5e (or better) cable, connect Data
Port 1 directly to a network PC or laptop to configure
the management port LAN.
2. If a direct data connection is needed, plug the network
cable into Data Port 2.
3. Attach any other data cables to the appropriate ports
(Figure 12 on page 4).
4. Attach the power cords to the AC Power sockets on
back panel.
5. Plug the power cords into an UPS appliance or AC
power source.
Powering Up the REO 4600
To turn the appliance ON, press and hold the Power
button (Figure 13) for no more than one (1) second.
Figure 13. Power Switch
After you turn the power ON, the System performs a self-
test process, which takes a about five (5) minutes.
IMPORTANT: Leave the appliance ON while completing
your application and backup media servers
configuration.
At this point, your REO 4600 is ready to be configured for
your specific environment and needs.
Launching the REO 4600 GUI
1. From your web browser on the network PC or laptop,
enter the default IP address of 10.0.0.1 to access the
REO 4600.
2. Use the following default login (case-sensitive):
User Name: Administrator
Password: system
3. Continue with the configuration process.
Additional Information
For detailed information on configuring your appliance,
see the REO 4600 User Guide located on the REO 4600
Documentation CD.
1 - AC Power Connectors
2 - Mouse Port
3 - Keyboard Port
4 - Dual USB Ports
5 - COM Port
6 - Video Port
7 - Data Port 1 (RJ-45)
8 - Data Port 2 (RJ-45)
9 - Management Port
10 - SAS Port
11 - FC Ports (Opt.)
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Power
Power
LED
You can get additional technical support on the Internet at http://support.overlandstorage.com, or by contacting
Overland Storage using the information found on the Contact Us page on our web site.