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.

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Regulatory and Integration Information
Regulatory Compliance Identification Numbers
For the purpose of regulatory compliance certifications and identification, this system is
assigned a serial number. This system serial number can be found on the product label, along
with the required approval markings and information. When requesting certification information
for this product, always refer to this serial number. This serial number should not be confused
with the marketing name or model number.
Product Regulatory Compliance
Product Safety Compliance
This system complies with the following safety requirements:
Table i Product Safety Requirements
IEC 60950-1
Safety of Information Technology Equipment
EN 60950-1
Safety of Information Technology Equipment Including Electrical Business
Equipment, European Committee for Electro-technical Standardization
(CENELEC)
UL 60950-1
Safety of Information Technology Equipment
UL 94
Tests for Flammability of Plastic Materials for Parts in Devices &Appliances
GB4943
Safety of Information Technology Equipment
Worldwide Safety approvals can be supplied upon request. Please contact your sales
representative for approvals.
Product EMC Compliance
This product has been tested and verified to comply with the following electromagnetic
compatibility (EMC) regulations.
Communications Commission Notice
Part 15 of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Rules and Regulations has
established Radio Frequency (RF) emission limits to provide an interference-free radio
frequency spectrum. Many electronic devices, including computers, generate RF energy
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place computers and related peripheral devices into two classes,Aand B, depending upon their
intended installation. Class Adevices are those that may reasonably be expected to be installed
in a business or commercial environment. Class B devices are those that may reasonably be
expected to be installed in a residential environment (for example, personal computers). The
FCC requires devices in both classes to bear a label indicating the interference potential of the
device, as well as additional operating instructions for the user.
The rating label on the device shows which class (A or B) the equipment falls into. Class A
devices do not have an FCC logo or FCC ID on the label. Class B devices have an FCC logo or
FCC ID on the label. Once the class of the device is determined, refer to the following
corresponding statement.
Class A Equipment
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. These limits are designed to provide reasonable
protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial
environment. 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. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause
harmful interference, in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at
personal expense.
Declaration of Conformity for Products Marked with the FCC Logo—United States Only
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation and is subject to the following
two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must
accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
For questions regarding your product, please contact your sales representative.
To identify this product, refer to the Part, Series, or Model number found on the product.
European Union Notice
Products with the CE Marking comply with both the EMC Directive (89/336/EEC) and the
Low-Voltage Directive (73/23/EEC) issued by the Commission of the European Community.
Compliance with these directives implies conformity to the following European Norms (items in
brackets are the equivalent international standards):
Table ii European Union Safety Requirements
EN55022 (CISPR 22)
Electromagnetic Interference
EN55024 (IEC61000-4-2,3,4,5,6,8,11)
Electromagnetic Immunity
EN61000-3-2 (IEC61000-3-2)
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EN61000-3-3 (IEC61000-3-3)
Power Line Flicker
EN60950 (IEC950)
Product Safety

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Canadian Notice (Avis Canadien)
Class A Equipment
Japanese Notice
Taiwanese Notice
Power Cords
The power cord set included in the system meets the requirements for use in the country where
the system was purchased. If this system is to be used in another country, contact your sales
representative to purchase a power cord that is approved for use in that country.
The power cord must be rated for the product and for the voltage and current marked on the
product's electrical ratings label. The voltage and current rating of the cord should be greater
than the voltage and current rating marked on the product. In addition, the cross-sectional area
of the wires must be a minimum of 1.00mm² or 18AWG, and the length of the cords must be
between 1.8m (6 feet) and 3.6m (12 feet). If you have questions about the type of power cord to
use, contact your sales representative.
The following statement applies only to rack-installed products that are GS-Marked:
This equipment is not intended for use at workplaces with visual display units, in accordance
with §2 of the German ordinance for workplaces with visual display units."

Audience Assumptions
About This Guide
Packing Checklist
Specifications
Product Features
System Overview
Chapter 1
Introduction

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1Introduction
1.1 Audience Assumptions
This manual assumes that you are a service technician or network administrator familiar with
computer hardware, data storage and network administration terminology and tasks.
1.2 About this Guide
This hardware installation guide provides step by step instructions on how to prepare and install
the PixelStor 300e SAS expansion enclosure hardware. This guide also includes information on
its use and maintenance. Once the PS300e hardware is ready, you will need to refer to the
PixelStor 5000 documentation (included with that system) to provision the storage and set up
host access. This manual is generally organized as follows:
Table 1-1 Introduction of the Manual
Introduction
General introduction to the PS300e and its components.
Hardware
Installation
Detailed description of each hardware module and instructions for
installation and removal.
1.3 Packing Checklist
Make sure you have all the components shipped with your system. If any item is damaged or
missing, please contact your sales representative for replacement. The PS300e is shipped with
the following:
Table 1-2 Packing Checklist
Chassis
2U rack-mounted chassis
SAS IO Modules
One or two SAS IO Modules depending on the configuration
Power Supplies
One or two Power Supply Modules depending on the
configuration.
Chassis Brackets
Two chassis brackets for rack installation.
Hard Disk Drives
Up to twelve hot plug 3.5” SATA II drive canisters with or
without drives depending on the configuration.

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Cables
Two SAS Cables and one RS232 Cable
Power Cords
Two power cords

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1.4 Specifications
The table below is the technical specification for the PixelStor 300e.
Table 1-3 Specifications
Dimensions
Height: 8.75cm
Width: 43.00cm
Length: 68.70cm
Weight
Max-weight: 28.96kg±5% (12xDrives)
Temperature
Operating System: +10ºC~+35ºC
Non-operating System: -40ºC~+70ºC
Humidity
Operating System: 20%~80%
Non-operating System: 10%~95%
Power
100--240Vac input, 50/60Hz
600 watts
Current
Typical - 5/2.5Amax 8.6A
1.5 Product Features
This chapter describes the features of this PS300e. It covers each module and the module’s
features and specifications.

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Figure 1-1 PS300e –Front View

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Table 1-4 Product Features
Chassis
2U rack-mounted chassis
SAS IO Modules
Support single or dual SAS IO Modules for SAS 2.0 connection
with the PixelStor 5000 RAIDArray
Power
Support single 600W power supply module or 1+1 redundant
power supply module equipped with universalAC input that
includes PFC
Storage
Twelve hot-pluggable 3.5” hard disk bays
Backplane
SATAII backplane for connecting 12x3.5” Drive modules
1.6 System Overview
The PixelStor 300e is low cost, high performance 2U/12 bay disk expansion enclosure for use
with a PixelStor 5000 RAID array system.
The PixelStor 300e can be populated with 12 hot plug SATAII hard disk drives. Up to 5 PixelStor
300e enclosures can be daisy chained to a PixelStor 5000. With the PixelStor 5000 holding 15
disks and each PixelStor 300e holding 12 disks; a fully loaded configuration can hold a total of
72 disk drives.
Each PixelStor 300e enclosure can be configured with one or two hot plug SAS I/O modules for
redundancy. Each I/O module on the PS300e comes with 2 24Gbs SAS (2.0) connectors for low
cost high performance connectivity with the PixelStor 5000 and additional PS300e enclosures.
The enclosure is also equipped with redundant power supplies, fans and a fully passive and
serviceable mid-plane.