Promise VessJBOD 1740 User manual

VessJBOD
1740, 1840
Quick Start Guide
Kurzanleitung
Guide de démarrage rapide
Guida Introduttiva
Guía de inicio rápido
Руководство по быстрому началу
работы
クイックスタートガイド
快速安裝手冊
快速安装手册
빠른 시작 안내서
Version 1.0
© 2009Promise Technology, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

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Contents
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VessJBOD Task List
• Task 1: Unpacking the VessJBOD (page 3)
• Task 2: Mounting VessJBOD in a Rack (page 5)
• Task 3: Installing Disk Drives (page 7)
• Task 4: Making Data and Management Connections (page 9)
• Task 5: Setting Up Serial Cable Connections (page 13)
• Task 6: Connecting the Power (page 14)
• Task 7: Setting Up the CLI Connection (page 16)
• Contacting Technical Support (page 17)
Task 1: Unpacking the VessJBOD
The VessJBOD box contains the following items:
•VessJBODUnit
•Quick Start Guide printed
• RJ11-to-DB9 serial data cable
• Screws for disk drives
(70, including 6 spares)
• 1.5m (4.9 ft) Power cords
(1740, 1; 1840, 2)
• CD with Product Manual and Quick
Start Guide in PDF format
Warning
The electronic components within the VessJBOD enclosure are
sensitive to damage from Electro-Static Discharge (ESD).
Observe appropriate precautions at all times when handling the
VessJBOD or its subassemblies.

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Figure 1. VessJBOD front view
Figure 2. VessJBOD 1740 rear view
Figure 3. VessJBOD 1840 rear view
Drive Carrier LEDs
Drive Carriers Power and Status LEDs
I/O Module
Power Supply
I/O Module
Power Supplies

Task 2: Mounting VessJBOD in a Rack
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Task 2: Mounting VessJBOD in a Rack
The VessJBOD subsystem installs to the rack using the available mounting rails.
You can also use your existing rails.
Figure 4. VessJBOD mounted in a rack with the available rails
To install the VessJBOD subsystem into a rack with the available mounting rails:
1. Check the fit of the mounting rails in your rack system.
2. Adjust the length of the mounting rails as needed.
Cautions
• At least two persons are required to safely lift, place, and
attach the VessJBOD subsystem into a rack system.
• Do not lift or move the VessJBOD subsystem by the handles,
power supply or the I/O module. Hold the subsystem itself.
• Only a qualified electrician who is familiar with the installation
procedure should mount and install the VessJBOD
subsystem.
• Be sure all switches are OFF before installing the VessJBOD
subsystem or exchanging components.
Vertical Rack Post VessJBOD subsystem
Mounting rails mount
outside the rack post
Handles mount
outside the rack post

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3. Attach the mounting rail assemblies to the outside of the rack posts, using
the attaching screws from your rack system.
Be sure the support is on the bottom facing inward.
4. Square the rail assemblies in the rack.
5. Tighten the adjustment screws and the attaching screws.
6. Place the VessJBOD subsystem onto the rails.
7. Secure the VessJBOD subsystem to the rack through each handle, using the
attaching screws from your rack system.
Figure 5. Rack mount assembly diagram
This completes rack mounting. Go to “Task 3: Installing Disk Drives” on page 7.
Inside of post
Rack front post
Rail attaching screws
(not included)
Rail adjustment screw
(center, outside of rail)
Flange
Inside of post
Rack back pos
t
Front rail Rear rail
Support
Locating pins (2 on each end)

Task 3: Installing Disk Drives
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Task 3: Installing Disk Drives
You can populate the VessJBOD with SAS or SATA hard disk drives. For optimal
performance, install physical drives of the same model and capacity.
Drive Slot Numbering
You can install any suitable disk drive into any slot in the enclosure. The diagram
below shows how VessJBOD’s drive slots are numbered.
Figure 6. VessJBOD drive slot numbering
Install all of the drive carriers into the VessJBOD enclosure to ensure proper
airflow, even if you do not populate all the carriers with disk drives.
Installing Your Disk Drives
1. Remove a disk drive carrier.
2. Carefully lay the disk drive into the drive carrier at the front, so that the screw
holes on the sides line up.
3. Insert the screws through the holes in the drive carrier and into the sides of
the disk drive.
• Install only the counter-sink screws supplied with the VessJBOD.
• Install four screws per drive.
• Snug each screw. Be careful not to over-tighten.
4. Reinstall the drive carrier into the VessJBOD chassis.
Repeat steps 1 through 3 until all of your disk drives are installed.
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Figure 7. Disk drive mounted in a drive carrier
This completes disk drive installation. Go to “Task 4: Making Data and
Management Connections” on page 9.
Caution
VessJBOD supports disk drive hot-swapping. To avoid hand
contact with an electrical hazard, do not remove more than one
drive carrier a time.
Disk drive
mounting screw
mounting screw

Task 4: Making Data and Management Connections
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Task 4: Making Data and Management Connections
You can configure your VessJBOD as:
• JBOD Expansion to a VessRAID subsystem
• Drive enclosures for a SuperTrak RAID controller
JBOD Expansion to a VessRAID Subsystem
Configuring a Data Path
To establish the data path:
1. Connect the SAS HBA card in the Host PC to the SAS IN ports (with a circle
icon) on the VessRAID controller. See page 10, Figure 8.
2. Connect the SAS Expansion port (with a diamond icon) of the VessRAID
controller to the SAS IN port (with a circle icon) on the I/O module of the first
VessJBOD.
3. Connect the SAS OUT port (with a diamond icon) of the VessJBOD I/O
module of the first VessJBOD to the SAS IN port (with a circle icon) on the
I/O module of the second VessJBOD.
4. Connect the remaining VessJBOD units in the same manner.
Be sure to connect circle icon to diamond icon and vice versa.
All SAS ports have SFF-8088 connectors.
Configuring a Management Path
VessRAID subsystems have one RAID controller. The controller has an Ethernet
(RJ45) Management Port connector that enables you to monitor the VessJBOD
subsystems over your network using the WebPAM PROe software.
To establish the management path:
1. Connect the Management port on each VessRAID controller to your network
switch. See Figure 8.
2. Connect the Host PC’s or Server’s NIC to your network switch.
Direct Management of VessJBOD
A management connection directly to the VessJBOD uses a serial connection to
the Host PC. See pages 13 and 16 for more information.

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Figure 8. Data and management connections with VessRAID
This completes data and management connections. Go to “Task 5: Setting Up
Serial Cable Connections” on page 13.
Host PCs or
Servers
SAS HBA
cards
Network
Switch
VessRAID
VessJBOD
SAS Expansion po
rt
Diamond icon
VessJBOD
SAS OUT port
Diamond icon
SAS IN ports
Circle icon
SAS IN port
Circle icon
SAS IN port
Circle icon

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Drive Enclosures for a SuperTrak RAID Controller
Configuring a Data Path
To establish the data path:
1. Connect the SuperTrak RAID Controller in the Host PC to the SAS IN port
(with a circle icon) on the I/O module of the first VessJBOD. See page 12,
Figure 9.
2. Connect the SAS OUT port (with a diamond icon) of the I/O module of the
first VessJBOD to the SAS IN port (with a circle icon) on the I/O module of
the second VessJBOD.
3. Connect the remaining VessJBOD units in the same manner.
Be sure to connect circle icon to diamond icon and vice versa.
All SAS ports have SFF-8088 connectors.
Configuring a Management Path
The SuperTrak RAID Controller installs in the Host PC, therefore it does not
require a separate network management connection.
You can monitor the VessJBOD subsystems using the WebPAM PRO software
installed on the Host PC.
Direct Management of VessJBOD
A management connection directly to the VessJBOD uses a serial connection to
the Host PC. See pages 13 and 16 for more information.

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Figure 9. Data connections with SuperTrak
This completes data and management connections. Go to “Task 5: Setting Up
Serial Cable Connections” on page 13.
VessJBOD
VessJBOD
VessJBOD
Host PC or Server
SuperTrak RAID
Controller card
SAS OUT po
rt
Diamond icon
SAS IN port
Circle icon
SAS OUT por
t
Diamond icon
SAS IN port
Circle icon
SAS IN port
Circle icon
SAS port on
RAID controller

Task 5: Setting Up Serial Cable Connections
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Task 5: Setting Up Serial Cable Connections
Serial communication enables the Command Line Interface (CLI) on your PC to
monitor and control the VessJBOD. The VessJBOD package includes a RJ11-to-
DB9 serial data cable.
The CLI is explained in “Task 7: Setting Up the CLI Connection” on page 16.
Figure 10. A serial connector is located on the controller
To set up a serial cable connection:
1. Attach the RJ11 end of the serial data cable to the RJ11 serial connector on
the controller.
2. Attach the DB9 end of the serial data cable to a serial port on the Host PC or
Server.
This completes the serial cable connection. Go to “Task 6: Connecting the
Power” on page 14.
RJ11 Serial Connector

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Task 6: Connecting the Power
Plug-in the power cord on the power supply on the back of the VessJBOD
enclosure and switch on the power supply. If you have a VessJBOD 1840, plug-in
and turn on both power supplies.
When the power is switched on, the LEDs light up.
Front Panel LEDs
When boot-up is finished and the VessJBOD subsystem is functioning normally:
• Power, Global Enclosure Status, and Global RAID Status LEDs display
green continuously.
• Controller Activity LED flashes green when there is controller activity.
• System Heartbeat LED blinks green once per second.
Figure 11.VessJBOD front panel LED display
Power
Controller Activity
Global Enclosure Statu
s
Global RAID Status
Reserved
System Heartbeat

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I/O Module LEDs
When boot-up is finished and the VessJBOD subsystem is functioning normally:
• Fan LEDs display green continuously.
• SAS port LEDs flash green when there is activity.
Figure 12.VessJBOD I/O Module LEDs
Disk Drive LEDs
There are two LEDs on each Drive Carrier. They report the presence of a disk
drive, activity of the drive, and the drive’s current condition.
Figure 13.VessJBOD disk drive carrier LEDs
If there is a disk drive in the carrier, the Power/Activity LED displays green. If not,
the Power/Activity LED remains dark. The Power/Activity LED flashes during
drive activity.
The Disk Status LED displays green when a drive is configured.
This completes the power and start-up. Go to “Task 7: Setting Up the CLI
Connection” on page 16.
Fan 2
Fan 1
Fan 1 Fan 2
SAS OUT port
Diamond icon
SAS IN port
Circle icon
Disk Status
Power/Activit
y

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Task 7: Setting Up the CLI Connection
The VessJBOD has a Command Line Interface (CLI) to manage all of its
functions, including customization. Access the CLI via your PC’s terminal VT100
or ANSI emulation program, such as Microsoft HyperTerminal.
To set up the CLI connection:
1. Change your terminal emulation program to agree with the following
settings.
• Bits per second: 115200
• Data bits: 8
• Parity: None
• Stop bits: 1
• Flow control: none
2. Start your PC’s terminal emulation program.
3. Press Enter once to launch the CLI.
When connected and ready, the CLI screen displays:
***********************************************
Promise SAS Expander v2.00.0000.xx
***********************************************
cli>
The cli> prompt on your screen indicates that you have a connection and the
CLI is ready to accept commands.
CLI Command Set
The CLI uses the following set of commands:
cable – Specifies the length of cable for optimal signal quality.
enclosure – Displays full information on the VessJBOD enclosure and its
components.
factorydefault – Restores factory default settings.
help – Use alone to see the list of commands. Use with a command to see a list
of options. Examples: enclosure -help or enclosure -h.
link – Displays the current status of the PHYs (links), error counter, expander and
attached SAS addresses.
route – Displays addresses of components through a downstream (expansion)
connection.
uptime – Displays the number of days, hours, minutes and seconds since the
firmware was loaded (since the VessJBOD was started or restarted).

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?– Use alone to see the list of commands. Use with a command to see a list of
options. Example: enclosure -?
Command options are NOT case-sensitive.
In the CLI screens, the SAS IN circle-icon port is called CN#1 and the SAS OUT
diamond-icon port is called CN#2. Physical drives in the VessJBOD enclosure
are called DSK01 through DSK16.
Contacting Technical Support
Promise Technical Support provides several support options for Promise users to
access information and updates. We encourage you to use one of our electronic
services, which provide product information updates for the most efficient service
and support.
If you decide to contact us, please have the following information available:
• Product model and serial number
• BIOS, firmware and driver version numbers
• A description of the problem or situation
• System configuration information, including: motherboard and CPU type,
hard drive models, SAS/SATA/ATA/ATAPI drives & devices, and other
controllers.
Technical Support Services
United States
Promise Online™ Web Site http://www.promise.com/support/
support_eng.asp
(technical documents, drivers, utilities, etc.)
E-mail Support e-Support On-Line
Fax Support [phone] Attn: Technical Support
Phone Support [phone] option 4
If you wish to write us for
support: Promise Technology, Inc. 580 Cottonwood Drive
Milpitas, CA 95035, USA

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The Netherlands
Germany
Italy
E-mail Support e-Support On-Line
Fax Support [phone] Attn: Technical Support
Phone Support [phone]
If you wish to write us for
support: Promise Technology Europe B.V. Science Park Eindhoven 5542
5692 EL Son, The Netherlands
E-mail Support e-Support On-Line
Fax Technical Support [phone]
Attn: Technical Support
Phone Technical Support [phone]
If you wish to write us for
support: Promise Technology Germany Europaplatz 9
44269 Dortmund, Germany
E-mail Support e-Support On-Line
Fax Support [phone] Attn: Technical Support
Phone Support [phone]
If you wish to write us for
support: Promise Technology Italy Piazza del Popolo 18
00187 Roma, Italia

Contacting Technical Support
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Taiwan
China
E-mail Support e-Support On-Line
Fax Support [phone] Attn: Technical Support
Phone Support [phone] ext. 8845
If you wish to write us for
support: Promise Technology, Inc. 2F, No. 30, Industry E. Rd. IX
Science-based Industrial Park
Hsin-Chu 30075, Taiwan (R.O.C.)
E-mail Support e-Support On-Line
Fax Support [phone] Attn: Technical Support
Phone Support [phone] or 8095
If you wish to write us for
support: Promise Technology China – Beijing Room 1205, Tower C
Webok Time Center, No.17
South Zhong Guan Cun Street
Hai Dian District, Beijing 100081, China
E-mail Support e-Support On-Line
Fax Support [phone] Attn: Technical Support
Phone Support [phone], 4193, or 4199
If you wish to write us for
support: Promise Technology China – Shanghai Room 508, Leader Tower
1189 West Wu Ding Road
Jing An District, Shanghai 200042, China

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VessJBOD – Arbeitsschritte
• Arbeitsschritt 1: Auspacken des VessJBOD (Seite 20)
• Arbeitsschritt 2: Einbau des VessJBOD in einem Rack (Seite 22)
• Arbeitsschritt 3: Installation der Festplatten (Seite 24)
• Arbeitsschritt 4: Herstellen der Daten- und Managementverbindungen
(Seite 26)
• Arbeitsschritt 5: Einrichten der seriellen Kabelverbindungen (Seite 30)
• Arbeitsschritt 6: Anschließen der Stromversorgung (Seite 31)
• Arbeitsschritt 7: Einrichten der CLI-Verbindung (Seite 33)
• Kontaktaufnahme mit dem Technischen Support (Seite 34)
Arbeitsschritt 1: Auspacken des VessJBOD
Das VessJBOD-Lieferpaket enthält die folgenden Artikel:
• VessJBOD-Einheit
•
Schnellstart-Anleitung gedruckt
• Serielles Datenkabel, RJ11-auf-DB9
• Schrauben für Festplatten
(70, einschließlich 6 Ersatzschrauben)
• 1,5 m Netzkabel
(1740, 1; 1840, 2)
• CD mit
Produkthandbuch und
Schnellstart-Anleitung im
PDF-Format
Warnung
Die elektronischen Bauteile innerhalb des VessJBOD-Gehäuses
können durch elektrostatische Entladungen (ESD) beschädigt
werden. Beachten Sie bei allen Arbeiten mit dem VessJBOD oder
seinen Unterbaugruppen die entsprechenden Vorsichtsmaß-
nahmen.