Rasilient PixelStor 300e Assembly instructions

PixelStor 300e
MegaPixel Storage
SAS Expansion Enclosure
Hardware Installation Manual
1st Edition
May 2013

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Contents
About This Manual................................................................................................................................ i
Conventions..........................................................................................................................................i
Safety Symbols....................................................................................................................................ii
Safety Precautions..............................................................................................................................iii
Regulatory and Integration Information...............................................................................................v
Regulatory Compliance Identification Numbers..............................................................................v
Product Regulatory Compliance......................................................................................................v
Power Cords .................................................................................................................................viii
1Introduction................................................................................................................................1-1
1.1 Audience Assumptions .........................................................................................................1-1
1.2 About this Guide...................................................................................................................1-1
1.3 Packing Checklist .................................................................................................................1-1
1.4 Specifications........................................................................................................................1-3
1.5 Product Features..................................................................................................................1-3
1.6 System Overview..................................................................................................................1-5
1.6.1 Chassis Layout..............................................................................................................1-6
1.6.2 Front View......................................................................................................................1-6
1.6.3 Back View......................................................................................................................1-8
1.6.4 System LED Information ...............................................................................................1-8
2Hardware Installation.................................................................................................................2-1
2.1 SAS IO Modules...................................................................................................................2-1
2.2 Power Supply Modules.........................................................................................................2-4
2.3 SATA II Drive Modules..........................................................................................................2-7
2.4 Mid-Plane............................................................................................................................2-12
2.5 Mounting the System onto a Rack .....................................................................................2-14
2.6 PS300e SAS Connections..................................................................................................2-15

List of Figures
Figure 1-1 PS300e –Front ViewTable 1-4 Product Features................................................1-4
Figure 1-2 Chassis Layout........................................................................................................1-6
Figure 1-3 Front Panel ..............................................................................................................1-7
Figure 1-4 Back View Hot-plug Modules...................................................................................1-8
Figure 1-5 Back View Connectors.............................................................................................1-8
Figure 1-6 Back View LED........................................................................................................1-9
Figure 2-1 SAS IO Module Front Panel....................................................................................2-1
Figure 2-2 SAS IO Module Location.........................................................................................2-2
Figure 2-3 Release the SAS IO Module....................................................................................2-3
Figure 2-4 Securing the SAS IO Module...................................................................................2-3
Figure 2-5 Power Supply Module Location...............................................................................2-4
Figure 2-6 Pressing the Power Switch......................................................................................2-5
Figure 2-7 Unplugging the Power Cords...................................................................................2-5
Figure 2-8 Releasing the Power Supply Module ......................................................................2-6
Figure 2-9 Installing the Power Supply Module........................................................................2-6
Figure 2-10 Drive Module Location...........................................................................................2-7
Figure 2-11 Hard Disk Module ..................................................................................................2-7
Figure 2-14 HDDAssembly installed in Chassis.......................................................................2-8
Figure 2-17 Mid-Plane Location..............................................................................................2-12
Figure 2-18 Removing the Mid-plane......................................................................................2-12
Figure 2-19 Installing the Mid-plane........................................................................................2-13
Figure 2-20 Installing the Mounting Brackets in the Rack ......................................................2-14
Figure 2-21 Secure the Mounting Brackets ............................................................................2-15
Figure 2-22 SAS Connectors..................................................................................................2-16
Figure i China RoHS Regulations............................................................................................i

List of Tables
Table i Product Safety Requirements............................................................................................v
Table ii European Union Safety Requirements............................................................................vi
Table 1-1 Introduction of the Manual.........................................................................................1-1
Table 1-2 Packing Checklist......................................................................................................1-1
Table 1-3 Specifications.............................................................................................................1-3
Figure 1-1 PS300e –Front ViewTable 1-4 Product Features................................................1-4
Table 1-5 LED Information.........................................................................................................1-9

About This Manual
Conventions
Safety Symbols
Safety Precautions
Regulatory and Integration Information

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About This Manual
Conventions
To make sure that you perform certain tasks properly, take note of the following symbols used
throughout this manual.
Warning:
Provides Information to prevent injury in the process of completing a
task.
Caution:
Provides Information to prevent damage to the components in the
process of completing a task.
Important:
Provides Information required for completing a task.
Note:
Provides Tips to aid in completing a task.

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Safety Symbols
The following symbols are placed on some components of the system to alert the user to
potential hazards,
WARNING: Electric Shock Hazard –To reduce risk of injury from electric
shock hazards, do not open this component.
WARNING: Contains No User or Field Serviceable Parts –To reduce the
risk of injury from electric shock hazards, do not open this component.
WARNING: Hot Surface or Component - To reduce risk of injury from a hot
component; allow the surface to cool before touching.
WARNING: Insert Network Interface Only - Any receptacle (e.g. RJ45)
marked with this symbol indicates a network interface connection. To reduce
the risk of electric shock, fire or damage to equipment, do not plug telephone
or telecommunications connectors into this receptacle
WARNING: This symbol, on power supplies or systems, indicates that the
equipment is supplied by multiple sources of power. To reduce the risk of injury
from electric shock, remove all power cords to completely power down the
system.
Weight in kg
Weight in lb
WARNING: This symbol indicates that the component exceeds the
recommended weight for one individual to handle safely. To reduce the risk
of personal injury or damage to the equipment, observe local occupational
health and safety requirements and guidelines for manual material handling.

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Safety Precautions
Technician Notes
Only authorized technicians should attempt to repair this equipment.
Before installing this system, carefully read all the manuals included with the system.
All repair procedures allow only module replacement. Because of the complexity of the
individual boards and sub-assemblies, no one should attempt to make repairs at the
component level or make modifications to any printed wiring board. Improper repairs can
create a safety hazard.
To reduce the risk of personal injury from electric shock and hazardous energy levels, do
not exceed the level of repairs specified in these procedures.
The system is designed to be electrically grounded. To ensure proper operation, plug the
AC power cord into a properly grounded AC outlet only.
Electrostatic Discharge Precautions
Electrostatic discharge (ESD) can damage static sensitive devices or micro circuitry. Proper
packaging and grounding techniques are required to prevent damage.
Keep electrostatic-sensitive parts in their containers until they arrive at a static free work
area.
Use a wrist strap connected to the work surface as well as properly grounded tools and
equipment
Keep the area free of nonconductive materials such as ordinary plastic tools and foam
packing.
Avoid touching pins, leads, or circuitry.
Always place drives with printed circuit board (PCB) assembly-side down.
Grasp cards and boards by the edges. Hold drives by the frame. Avoid touching the solder
joints or pins.
If you need to lay the device down while it is out of the antistatic bag, lay it on the antistatic
bag. Before picking it up again, touch the antistatic bag and the metal frame of the system
unit at the same time.
Rack Warnings
If you plan to rack mount the PixelStor 300e, please follow the rack manufacturer’s safety
instructions.
Install the enclosure only in a rack that has been properly secured in an area with suitable
environmental conditions.

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Have someone assist you during physical installation.
To properly ventilate the system, you must provide at least 7.6 cm of clearance at the front
and back of the system.
To reduce the risk of personal injury or damage to equipment, always ensure that the rack is
adequately stabilized prior to extending a component outside the rack. A rack may become
unstable if more than one component is extended. Extend only one at a time.
Do not stand or step on any components in the rack.
If installed in a closed or multi-unit rack assembly, the operating ambient temperature of the
rack environment may be greater than room ambient. Therefore, consideration should be
given to installing the equipment in an environment compatible with the maximum ambient
temperature (Tma) specified by the manufacturer.
Do not overload the AC power supply branch circuit that provides power to the rack.
Observe extension cable and power strip ratings. Ensure that the total ampere rating of all
equipment plugged into the extension cable or power strip does not exceed 80 percent of
the ampere ratings limit for the extension cable or power strip.
System Warnings
Avoid dust, humidity, and extreme temperatures; place the system on a stable surface.
To reduce the risk of personal injury from hot surfaces, allow the hot-plug disk modules and
other system modules to cool before touching them.
To reduce the risk of electric shock or damage to the equipment, do not disable the power
cord grounding plug. The grounding plug is an important safety feature.
Ensure the power cord is inserted into a grounded electrical outlet that is easily accessible
at all times. Unplug the power cord from the power supply module to shut off power to the
equipment
Protect the storage system from power fluctuations and temporary power interruptions with
a regulating uninterruptible power supply (UPS). This device protects the hardware from
damage caused by power surges and voltage spikes and keeps the system operational
during a power failure.
The storage system must always be operated with all hot plug modules installed or slot
covers in place to ensure proper cooling.
Route power cords so that they will not be walked on or pinched by items placed upon or
against them. Pay particular attention to the plug, electrical outlet, and the point where the
cords exit from the product.