Petastor AN-824STS Manual

Alnico Gen 2 Series RAID
Subsystems
AN812 / AN816 / AN824
/ AH-825
Hardware Installation Guide
Version 1.0
Sep./30/2015

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This drive is in conformity with the EMC directive.
Federal Communications Commission (FCC)
Statement
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.
Those limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful
interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and
can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance
with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular
installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or
television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and
on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of
the following measures:
Reorient or relocate the receiving antennas.
Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
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Warning:
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essential that only the supplied power cord be used.
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step-by-step instructions for installation of your subsystem, and covers
everything you need to know in learning how to operation, troubleshooting and
future upgrades. For the detail about how to configure your subsystem, please
refer to the Software Operation manual.
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Contents
ABOUT THIS HARDWARE INSTALLATION GUIDE..................................IV
SYMBOLS IN TEXT................................................................................IV
CONTENTS.............................................................................................V
CHAPTER 1. INTRODUCTION .............................................................1
MODEL VARIATIONS.............................................................................1
FEATURES .............................................................................................2
Understanding the Alnico RAID subsystem....................................3
Front Panel Overview..................................................................... 3
Rear Panel Overview......................................................................7
CHAPTER 2. INSTALLATION.............................................................18
UNPACKING &CHECKING THE EQUIPMENT......................................... 18
WHAT ELSE YOU NEED ........................................................................19
ESD PRECAUTION............................................................................... 19
INSTALLING HARD DISKS.....................................................................20
INSTALL THE ALNICO RAID SUBSYSTEM IN A RACK .......................... 22
SYSTEM CONNECTION......................................................................... 24
CONNECTION TO ALNICO GEN 2RAID SUBSYSTEM WITH SAS
JBODS................................................................................................25
TURNING ON FOR THE FIRST TIME........................................................ 27
TURNING OFF ......................................................................................27
CHAPTER 3. A TROUBLE SHOOTING .............................................28
REPLACE THE CONTROLLER................................................................28
REPLACING /UPGRADING DIMM.......................................................29
Specifications:............................................................................... 29
AN-8 & AH-8 RAID series............................................................29
Installing DIMM...........................................................................30
HOT SWAPPING TO REPLACE THE FAN MODULE..................................31
HOT SWAPPING TO REPLACE THE POWER MODULE.............................32
APPENDIX A .......................................................................................... 33
CONNECTORS ..............................................................................33
APPENDIX B...........................................................................................36
BATTERY BACKUP MODULE (BBM) ..............................................36

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APPENDIX C.
SPECIFICATIONS .............................................40
SPECIFICATIONS...................................................................................40

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There are fifteen available models in Alnico Gen 2 RAID storage subsystem
series; which utilize Dual 12Gb miniSAS HD/ Quad 16G Fibre / Dual 16Gb Fibre
/ Dual 10Gb iSCSI as Host interface per controller, each with 12, 16, or 24
device bays. .
Model
Name Host Interface Device bays Controller Numbers
AN-824STS 2 x miniSAS HD 24 bays 1 ( Upgradeable, Up to 2)
AN-824FQS 4 x 16Gbps FC 24 bays 1 ( Upgradeable, Up to 2)
AN-824FHS 2 x 16Gbps FC 24 bays 1 ( Upgradeable, Up to 2)
AN-824iGS 2 x 10Gb iSCSI 24 bays 1 ( Upgradeable, Up to 2)
AN-816STS 2 x miniSAS HD 16 bays 1 ( Upgradeable, Up to 2)
AN-816FQS 4 x 16Gbps FC 16 bays 1 ( Upgradeable, Up to 2)
AN-816FHS 2 x 16Gbps FC 16 bays 1 ( Upgradeable, Up to 2)
AN-816iGS 2 x 10Gb iSCSI 16 bays 1 ( Upgradeable, Up to 2)
AN-812FQS 4 x 16Gbps FC 12 bays 1 ( Upgradeable, Up to 2)

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AN-812FHS 2 x 16Gbps FC 12 bays 1 ( Upgradeable, Up to 2)
AN-812iGS 2 x 10Gb iSCSI 12 bays 1 ( Upgradeable, Up to 2)
AN-825STS 2 x miniSAS HD 24 bays 1 ( Upgradeable, Up to 2)
AH-825FQS 4 x 16Gbps FC 24 bays 1 ( Upgradeable, Up to 2)
AH-825FHS 2 x 16Gbps FC 24 bays 1 ( Upgradeable, Up to 2)
AH-825iGS 2 x 10Gb iSCSI 24 bays 1 ( Upgradeable, Up to 2)
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The Alnico Gen 2 Series RAID Subsystem is designed to meet today’s high
volume, performance storage requirements from rapidly changing business
environment. It provides a maximum data protection and exceptional
performance in a storage subsystem. Target usage ranges are set from small
business to departmental and corporate server needs. The RAID systems is
designed for easy integration, smooth data expansion and server migration.
The Alnico Gen 2 series supports the following features:
Two 12Gbps mini-SAS HD / Quad 16Gbps Fibre ports / Two 16Gbps
Fibre ports / Two 10Gbps iSCSI ports as Host per controller
( Depend on Models )
12Gbps SAS / 6Gbps SATA backplane supported.
RAID Levels: 0, 1,1E, 3, 5, 6, 50, 60 & JBOD.
Multiple RAID selection.
Online RAID level/stripe size migration.
Online Array roaming.
Globe and dedicated Hot Spare Disk / Pass through Disk support.
Disk Scrubbing/Array verify scheduling.
When connecting with JBODs, Max 256 SAS devices.
Max 128 LUNs ( Volume set ) per controller.
Online capacity expansion and RAID level migration simultaneously.
Online Volume Set growth

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Support spin down drivers when not in use to extend service life
(MAID).
Instant availability and background initialization.
Automatic drive insertion / removal detection and rebuilding.
Understanding the Alnico RAID subsystem
Front Panel Overview
LCD Module
Function keys. ( ENT, ESC, Scroll up, Scroll Down )
Keys Descriptions
Up Arrow To scroll upward through the menu items
Down Arrow To scroll downward through the menu items

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(ENT ) Enter To confirm a selected item
(ESC) ESC To exit a sub-menu and return to previous menu.
There are three LED indicators on the front panel. Following table provides a
summary of the meanings of these LED indicators:
LED Indicator Normal Status Problem Indication
Power On
indicator Bright Blue This LED does not light up after
power switched on
Fail Indicator LED never light up LED light up as Red.
Data Access
Indicator
Blink blue during host computer
accessing the RAID subsystem. LED never flickers
For additional information on using the LCD panel and keypad to configure the
RAID see Software manual ”LCD Panel Configuration” on Chapter 3.
Driver Bay numbering convention
The enclosure bay numbering convention is shown in following figure. A bay is
designed to house a single 3.5-inch hard disk drive or 2.5-inch hard disk drive in
his carrier module.
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AH-825
Drive Bay for AN Series
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Handle
Release
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Key Lock
LED Indicator
Red : HDD Error
LED Indicator
Blue : HDD Power on
Flash : Accessing
Lock
Unlock
Drive Bay for AH Series
Lock Unlock
Handle
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Key Lock
LED Indicator
Blue: HDD Power on
Flash: Accessing
LED Indicator
Red: HDD Error

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Rear Panel Overview
AN-824STS/D SAS-SAS/SATA RAID SUBSYSTEM
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AN-824FQS/D FC-SAS/SATA RAID SUBSYSTEM
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AN-824FHS/D FC-SAS/SATA RAID SUBSYSTEM
AN-824iGS/D 10Gb iSCSI-SAS/SATA RAID SUBSYSTEM
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1. Controller Box 1.
2. Controller Box 2
AN-824STS/D: 3. SAS CH 1 & LED Indicator
4. SAS CH 0 & LED Indicator
LED Colors Indicate
SAS Green Link
Blue + Blink Access
AN-824FQS/D: 3. FC_CH_3 & LED Indicator
4. FC_CH_2 & LED Indicator
5. FC_CH_1 & LED Indicator
6. FC_CH_0 & LED Indicator

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LED Colors Indicate
FC Green
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8 Gbps Link
4 Gbps Link
Blue + Blink Access
AN-824FHS/D: 5. FC_CH_1 & LED Indicator
6. FC_CH_0 & LED Indicator
LED Colors Indicate
FC Green
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8 Gbps Link
4 Gbps Link
Blue + Blink Access
AN-824iGS/D: 5. iSCSI_CH_1 & LED Indicator
6. iSCSI_CH_0 & LED Indicator
LED Colors Indicate
iSCSI Green
Amber
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1 Gbps Link
Blue + Blink Access
7. Raid Controller Status LED & Fault LED Indicator
LED Colors Indicate
Status Green + Blink Raid Controller OK
Fault Red Raid Controller Fault
8. ( Reserved)
9. ( Reserved)
10. SAS Expand Port 0 & LED Indicator
LED Colors Indicate
SAS Green Link
Blue + Blink Access

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11. Console
12. Terminal
13. LAN port
14. Battery back module (Option)
15. Power Switch
16. FAN failure indicator (Rear / Front)
17. FAN Module 1
18. FAN Module 1 latch
19. FAN failure indicator (Rear / Front)
20. FAN Module 2
21. FAN Module 2 latch
22. AC inlet 1 & Latch
23. Power Module 1
24. AC inlet 2 & Latch
25. Power Module 2
26. AC inlet 3 & Latch
27. Power Module 3

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AN-816STS/D SAS-SAS/SATA RAID SUBSYSTEM
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AN-816FQS/D FC-SAS/SATA RAID SUBSYSTEM
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AN-816FHS/D FC-SAS/SATA RAID SUBSYSTEM
AN-816iGS/D 10Gb iSCSI-SAS/SATA RAID SUBSYSTEM
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1. Controller Box 1.
2. Controller Box 2
AN-816STS/D: 3. SAS CH 1 & LED Indicator
4. SAS CH 0 & LED Indicator
LED Colors Indicate
SAS Green Link
Blue + Blink Access
AN-816FQS/D: 3. FC_CH_3 & LED Indicator
4. FC_CH_2 & LED Indicator
5. FC_CH_1 & LED Indicator
6. FC_CH_0 & LED Indicator
LED Colors Indicate
FC Green
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16 Gbps Link
8 Gbps Link
4 Gbps Link
Blue + Blink Access
AN-816FHS/D: 5. FC_CH_1 & LED Indicator
6. FC_CH_0 & LED Indicator
LED Colors Indicate
FC Green
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Green+Amber+Blink
16 Gbps Link
8 Gbps Link
4 Gbps Link
Blue + Blink Access

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AN-816iGS/D: 5. iSCSI_CH_1 & LED Indicator
6. iSCSI_CH_0 & LED Indicator
LED Colors Indicate
iSCSI Green
Amber
10 Gbps Link
1 Gbps Link
Blue + Blink Access
7. Raid Controller Status LED & Fault LED Indicator
LED Colors Indicate
Status Green + Blink Raid Controller OK
Fault Red Raid Controller Fault
8. (Reserved)
9. (Reserved)
10. SAS Expand Port 0 & LED Indicator
LED Colors Indicate
SAS Green Link
Blue + Blink Access
11. Console
12. Terminal
13. LAN port
14. Battery Backup Module
15. Power Switch
16. FAN failure indicator (Rear / Front)
17. FAN Module 1
18. FAN Module 1 latch
19. FAN failure indicator (Rear / Front)
20. FAN Module 2
21. FAN Module 2 latch
22. AC inlet 1 & Latch
23. Power Module 1

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24. AC inlet 2 & Latch
25. Power Module 2
AN-812STS/D SAS-SAS/SATA RAID SUBSYSTEM
AH-825STS/D SAS-SAS/SATA RAID SUBSYSTEM
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AN-812FQS/D FC-SAS/SATA RAID SUBSYSTEM
AH-825FQS/D FC-SAS/SATA RAID SUBSYSTEM
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AN-812FHS/D FC-SAS/SATA RAID SUBSYSTEM
AH-825FHS/D FC-SAS/SATA RAID SUBSYSTEM
AN-812iGS/D 10Gb iSCSI-SAS/SATARAID SUBSYSTEM
AH-825iGS/D 10Gb iSCSI-SAS/SATARAID SUBSYSTEM