QCT QuantaVault Series User manual

Version: 1.0
QuantaVault Series
JB4242
High-Density 4U Disk Expansion Unit
User’s Guide

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
About the System
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1
Package Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3
A Tour of the System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-4
System Front View and HDD Location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-4
Front Control Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-5
Front Loading Carrier . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-6
System Rear View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-6
Rear Loading Carrier . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-7
Power Supply Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-8
System Fan and SSD Fan Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-9
SAS Interface Module View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-10
Zoning configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-12
Regulatory and Compliance Information

REGULATORY AND COMPLIANCE INFORMATION REVISION HISTORY
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Revision History
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About the Book
This guide is written for users who want to know the system features.
For the latest version of this guide, see www.QuantaQCT.com.
Intended Application Uses
This product was evaluated as Information Technology Equipment (ITE), which may be
installed in offices, schools, computer rooms, and similar commercial type locations. The
suitability of this product for other product categories and environments (such as medical,
industrial, residential, alarm systems, and test equipment), other than an ITE application,
may require further evaluation.

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CONVENTIONS
Conventions
Several different typographic conventions are used throughout this manual. Refer to the
following examples for common usage.
Bold type face denotes menu items, buttons and application names.
Italic type face denotes references to other sections, and the names of the folders, menus,
programs, and files.
<Enter> type face denotes keyboard keys.
WARNING!
Warning information appears before the text it references and should not be ignored as
the content may prevent damage to the device.
CAUTION!
CAUTIONS APPEAR BEFORE THE TEXT IT REFERENCES, SIMILAR TO NOTES AND WARNINGS.
CAUTIONS, HOWEVER, APPEAR IN CAPITAL LETTERS AND CONTAIN VITAL HEALTH AND SAFETY
INFORMATION.
Note:
Highlights general or useful information and tips.
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Structure of this guide
Chapter 1: About the System
“This section introduces the system, its different configuration(s) and the main
features.”
Chapter 2: Regulatory and Compliance Information
“This section provides regulatory and compliance information applicable to this
system.”

About the System
Chapter 1
This section introduces the system, its different configuration(s) and the main features.

ABOUT YOUR SYSTEM INTRODUCTION
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1.1 Introduction
QuantaVault JB4242 is a 4U storage server specially tailored to meet the scale-out storage
needs of diverse datacenters. It features large storage capacity of up to 24 x 2.5”/3.5” front
loading and 8 x 2.5” rear loading 12G SAS or 6G SATA hot-plug storage drives in 4U size, 8 x
12Gb/s mini-SAS HD ports, 2 x mini-USB console port, 2 x GbE RJ45 management port (2
controller modules), 2 x 500W redundant PSUs.
The QuantaVault JB4242 is a great choice for applications such as highly scalable and
highthroughput object storage and distributed file system in cloud datacenters.
Provide Extremely Large Storage in 4U Space
Big Data is getting particularly much attention today because of the growth predictions
for data. QuantaVault JB4242 is a standard 4U rackmount system. It amazingly supports up
to 24 x 2.5"/3.5" front loading and 8 x 2.5” rear loading SAS/SATA storage drive bays. It pro-
vides unprecedented storage combinations and capacity in a 4U chassis for diverse data-
centers. Moreover, the system eliminates unnecessary features and positioned itself as a
pure storage server, powered by QuantaVault solution.
Bring You the Most Scale Up with Daisy-Chain Design
QuantaVault JB4242 not only lowers the cost, but also highly increases the scale up to 96
SAS storage drives (total 3 sets of QuantaVault JB4242 systems) because of its daisy-chain
design. The exceptional design makes all components work smoothly together. Plus two
redundant 500W power supply modules, the QuantaVault JB4242 can be ranked as one of
the most efficient server ever.
Specifications
Table 1.1: System Specifications
SPECIFICATIONS DESCRIPTION
Form factor 4U rack mount
Dimensions (W x H x D) 17.60 x 6.87 x 21.13 inches
447 x 174.4 x 536.7 mm
Weight 93lb. (42kg)
Controller Module 2x hot-plug SAS Interface Modules (SIM)
External I/O Ports 4x 12 Gb/s mini-SASHD portsper SIM
Storage Hot-plug 12G SAS and 6G SATA with dual-port access
24 x 3.5" front loading HDDs/SSDs and 8x 2.5” rear loading SSDs.
Console Port 1x mini-USB console port for local service per SIM
Management Port 1x GbE RJ45 management port for remote service per SIM
Expansion Support Scalable up to (96) SAS storage drives in cascading (3) JB4242
Power Supply 2x500W redundant power supplies, input requirements88 - 264V AC

ABOUT YOUR SYSTEM INTRODUCTION
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Note:
Configuration may vary by models. Please contact with your sales representa-
tive for more information.
System Rating 100-127/200-240Vac, 50/60 Hz, 6/3A or 240Vdc, 3A
Fan
Total5 dual-rotor fan modules supporting:
5+1 redundant supporting system
2x 1+1 redundant supporting rear loading 2.5” SSD modules
LED Indicators
Front Control Panel:
System Power/Status/ID LEDs
Storage Drive Bay:
Identify/Status LED
Activity LED
PSU
Status LED
Fan
Status LED
SAS Interface Module (SIM)
Power/Status/ID LEDs
SAS port Link/Status LEDs
GbE RJ45 Link/Activity LEDs
Operating Environment
Operating Temperature: 0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F)
Non-operating Temperature: -40°C to 65°C (-40°F to 149°F)
Operating Relative Humidity: 20% to 85%
Non-operating Relative Humidity: 10% to 90%
Table 1.1: System Specifications (Continued)
SPECIFICATIONS DESCRIPTION

ABOUT YOUR SYSTEM PACKAGE CONTENTS
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1.2 Package Contents
1x JB4242 system
2x power cords (optional)
1x utility disc
1x rail kit
Note:
For exact shipping contents, contact your local sales representative.

ABOUT THE SYSTEM A TOUR OF THE SYSTEM
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1.3 A Tour of the System
System Front View and HDD Location
Figure 1-1. System Front View
Table 1.2: Front View
NO.NAME DESCRIPTION
1 Control Panel
Control Panel includes the following LEDs/Buttons:
Power Button with LED
Status LED
ID button
ID LED
2 Thumb Screw Secure the system to the rack
3Handle Hold with care and extend out the system from the rack when the rail
kit is installed. The handle is not designed to carry this system.
4 Storage Drive Bay House the front loading hot-plug 2.5”/3.5” SAS/SATA HDD/SSD
1
23 4 32

ABOUT THE SYSTEM A TOUR OF THE SYSTEM
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Front Control Panel
Figure 1-2. Front Control Panel View
*Check system event log for more information.
Table 1.3: Front Control Panel View
NO.ICON NAME DESCRIPTION
1 Power button with LED
Press to turn on / off the system
Lights for system power status
Blue On: Power On
Off: Power Off
2 Status LED
Lights for system status
Amber On: System Failed*
Amber Blinking (two times per sec.) : Rear SSD Failed
Amber Blinking (four times per sec.) : System Failed +
Rear SSD Failed*
Off: Status Good
3SystemIdentify(ID)LED
Lights when the system is identified.
Blue Blinking: Enclosure identifier
Off: Normal
4 ID button Press to toggle on / off the ID LED
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2
3
4

ABOUT THE SYSTEM A TOUR OF THE SYSTEM
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Front Loading Carrier
Figure 1-3. Front Loading Carrier
System Rear View
Figure 1-4. System Rear View
Table 1.4: Front Loading Carrier
NO.ICON NAME DESCRIPTION
1Handle Hold and pull the carrier out with care. The handle is not
designed to carry the storage drive.
2 Release button Press to release the handle.
3 Activity LED Lights for Activity status
Blue On: Access Active
4Present/FaultLED
Lights for Present / Fault status
Blue On: Present
Blue Blinking
- Twice per second: Identification
- Once per second: Rebuilding
Amber On: Failed
Off: Slot Empty
1 2
3
4

ABOUT THE SYSTEM A TOUR OF THE SYSTEM
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Rear Loading Carrier
Figure 1-5. Rear Loading Carrier
Table 1.5: Rear Loading Carrier
NO.ICON NAME DESCRIPTION
1Handle Hold and pull the carrier out with care. The handle is not
designed to carry the storage drive.
2 Release button Press to release the handle.
3Present/FaultLED
Lights for Present / Fault status
Blue On: Present
Blue Blinking
- Twice per second: Identification
- Once per second: Rebuilding
Amber On: Failed
Off: Slot Empty
4 Activity LED Lights for Activity status
Blue On: Access Active
4
3
2
1

ABOUT THE SYSTEM A TOUR OF THE SYSTEM
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Power Supply Unit
Figure 1-6. Power Supply Unit Overview
Note:
The message shown on the CLI console for PSU installed to system will be [Normal]
if the power cord is disconnected. Cold redundant is available when showing [Mas-
ter] or [Slave]on CLI console for the PSU installed.
Table 1.6: PSU rear view
NO.NAME DESCRIPTION
1 Fan Cooling the Power Supply Unit (PSU).
2PSULED
Lights for PSU status.
Off: No AC power
Amber On: Failed
Green On: Status Good
Green Blinking (1 sec/on, 1 sec/off, 0.5Hz) : Standby Mode
Green Blinking (0.5 sec/on, 0.5 sec/off, 2Hz): Sleep PSU in Cold
Redundant / Off Mode
3 Socket Connects to power cord.
4 Latch Press to release the latch.
5Handle Pull out and hold the handle with hands for removing the PSU from the
chassis bay.
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5
4

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System Fan and SSD Fan Module
Figure 1-7. System Fan and SSD Fan Module Overview
Note:
To avoid system overheating, replace the fan module within 10 minutes.
Table 1.7: System Fan and SSD Fan Module overview
NO.NAME DESCRIPTION
1 Latch Press to release the latch of SSD fan module
2Handle Pull out and hold the handle with hands for removing the fan module
from the chassis bay.
3FanLED
Lights for fan status
Amber On: Failed
Off: Status Good
12
3
12
3

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SAS Interface Module View
Figure 1-8. SAS Interface Module overview
Table 1.8: SIM overview
NO.NAME DESCRIPTION
1Service port Mini-USB connetor. Connects to local system for maintenance or debu-
ging.
2 Mini-SAS HD ports Mini-SAS HD connector. Connects to server system.
Left~Right: Host 0 ~ Host 3; Host 0 / 3 for Cascade In / Out
3
Status LED Lights for mini-SAS HD port status
Amber On: Connected / PHY’s Link Failed
Off: Status Good
4
Activity LED Lights for mini-SAS HD port activity LED
Blue On: Connected
Off: Disconnected
5LinkLED
Lights for management port link LED
Amber On: 1000Mbps connection
Green On: 100Mbp connection
Off: 10Mbps connection when activity LED blinking
Off: Disconnected when activity LED off
6
Management
Port Manage the system from the remote connection through the GbE RJ45
management port for maintenance or debuging.
7 Activity LED
Lights for management port activity LED
Green Blinking: Connected
Off: Disconnected.
8
ID LED Lights for ID LED
Blue Blinking: SIM Identifier
Off: Normal
12 5 673 4 108 9

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9
Status LED Lights for SIM status
Amber On: Failed
Off: Status Good
10
Power LED Lights for SIM power
Blue On: Power On
Off: Power Off
Table 1.8: SIM overview (Continued)

ABOUT THE SYSTEM A TOUR OF THE SYSTEM
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Zoning configuration
Note:
Reset or power cycling the system to enable the zoning configuration.
Single zone mode
Single zone mode has 4 mini-SAS HD host ports, 8 SSDs and 24 HDDs.
Two zones mode
Two zone mode has 2 mini-SAS HD host ports, 4 SSDs and 12 HDDs as shown for each
zone as shown.
Figure 1-9. Zoning configuration (Two zones mode)
Note:
SIM 1 does not support SATA device status.
Front View
Rear View
SIM0 SIM1
HDD0 HDD1
Zone 0
HDD2 HDD3
HDD4 HDD5 HDD6 HDD7
HDD8 HDD9 HDD10 HDD11
HDD12 HDD13
Zone 1
HDD14 HDD15
HDD16 HDD17 HDD18 HDD19
HDD20 HDD21 HDD22 HDD23
SIM_0 SIM_1
SSD_0 SSD_1 SSD_2 SSD_3 SSD_4 SSD_5 SSD_6 SSD_7

Regulatory and Compliance
Information
Chapter 2
This section provides regulatory and compliance information applicable to this system.