Z Microsystems TranzStor 8X User manual

User Manual
TranzStor
8X
Z Microsystems
FIELD-READY

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1. Use the power cable
supplied with the product
to help prevent interfer-
ence with radio and televi-
sion reception. The use
of cables and adapters
may cause interference
with electronic equipment
in the vicinity of this unit.
2. Changes or modifi-
cations not expressly
approved by Z Microsys-
tems could void user’s
warranty.
WARNING
TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARDS, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS UNIT TO RAIN OR
MOISTURE. ALSO, DO NOT USE THIS UNIT’S POLARIZED AS PLUG WITH AN EXTENSION
CORD RECEPTACLE OR OTHER OUTLETS UNLESS ALL THREE PRONGS CAN BE FULLY
INSERTED
CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK - DO NOT OPEN
CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR
BACK OF UNIT). NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALI-
FIED PERSONNEL.
This symbol warns the user that insulated voltage within the unit may have sufficient
magnitude to cause electric shock. Therefore, it is dangerous to make any kind of
contact with any part inside this unit.
This symbol alerts the user that important literature concerning the operation and
maintenance of this unit has been included. Therefore it should be read carefully in
order to avoid any problems.
REGULATORY
TranzStor
8X

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SECTION PAGE
Introduction ........................................................................................................ 4
About This Manual ............................................................................................ 4
Safety Precautions............................................................................................ 4
Product Description........................................................................................... 5
Installation ......................................................................................................... 6
Shipment Contents............................................................................................ 6
Required Tool .................................................................................................... 8
Preparations...................................................................................................... 8
Installation Precautions..................................................................................... 8
Rail Installation.................................................................................................. 9
8X RAID Installation.........................................................................................11
Cable Connections...........................................................................................12
Operations........................................................................................................13
Powering up TranzStor 8X ...............................................................................13
Establish Serial Connection.............................................................................13
Verify Channel Settings ...................................................................................14
Begin Quick Install Wizard ...............................................................................15
Add New Logical Drive.....................................................................................17
Status Indicators ............................................................................................. 20
TP7 Description................................................................................................21
Inserting the TP7............................................................................................. 22
Removing the TP7 .......................................................................................... 23
Removing the Door ......................................................................................... 24
Replacing the Door ......................................................................................... 25
Maintenance ................................................................................................... 26
Cleaning the TranzStor 8X .............................................................................. 26
Replacing the Fan Assembly .......................................................................... 27
Troubleshooting............................................................................................... 28
Configuring the Channels After Reset ............................................................ 28
Drive Failures .................................................................................................. 34
Schematics for TranzStor 8X .......................................................................... 39
Appendix ..........................................................................................................41
Specifications...................................................................................................41
Replacements ..................................................................................................42
Warranties ...................................................................................................... 43
Customer Support ........................................................................................... 49
Customer Feedback ........................................................................................ 50
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ABOUT MANUAL
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
DANGER:
To avoid shock hazard:
Do not penetrate the 8X with any
screw longer than .18”. Damage will
occur.
Do not connect or disconnect the 8X
during an electrical storm.
e power cord plug must be connected
to a properly wired and grounded
power outlet.
Any equipment to which the 8X will
be attached must also be connected to
properly wired and grounded power
outlets.
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This Manual is also available on the Z Microsystems website (www.zmicro.com). We
recommend you read this manual carefully and follow the instructions in the Installation
chapter for verification of system functions and control settings.
INTRODUCTION

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PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
INTRODUCTION
From the TranzStor family of low-profile, platform-independent network storage solu-
tions comes the TranzStor 8X SC (SCSI Controller). Featuring an Ultra 160 (or Ultra 320)
SCSI to SCSI RAID controller and 8 hot-swappable TranzPak 7 hard drive modules. The
TranzStor 8X SC RAID array provides data intensive, mission critical applications with the
high-end availability, performance and fault-tolerance they require.
Packed in a tough, lightweight, compact aluminum enclosure, this fail proof hot-plug stor-
age installs easily into any industry standard 7” (4U) RETMA rack or transit case slot. De-
signed specifically to work under extreme conditions, this ultra-rugged low-profile modular
system utilizes hot-pluggable and removable TranzPak 7 hard drives to offer portability in
complex deployed computing environments. Each TranzPak 7 drive holds up to 400 GB
of storage capacity and features an extruded aluminium body and a die cast cam locking
front panel, solid protection for your deployed media investment.

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INSTALLATION
This portion of the Operations chapter is for quick reference only. For a more detailed
description of RAID configurations, see the Controller Manufacturer’s user manual.
Shipment Contents:
8X Raid Enclosure (Power Sup-
plies and TP7s installed)
(6) Screw, SEM, Phillips, 10-32
x 1.00”, SS,
01-92220
(4) Screw, Pkh, Phillips, 10-32 x
0.375Lng, SS, 01-92087
(16) Washer, 10 Flat SS, 01-
91872
a
b
c
d
e
f
g
h
(8) Nut, Locking, 10-32, SS, 01-
92151
(4) Screw, 10-32 x 0.75 Pan Phil-
lips, 01-92112
(8) Screw, 10-32 x 0.50 Pan Phil-
lips SS ISEM,
01-91622
(8) Screw, 10-32 x 0.1875 Pan SS,
01-91827
a
g
h
b
cd
f
e
d
d
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INSTALLATION
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Raid Controller Manual
Warranty & Service Plan
8X User Manual
Electronic Documentation
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Null Modem Cable (DB9F to DB9F)
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Rack Slides
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REQUIRED TOOLS
• Phillips Head Screwdriver
• 3/8” ratchet
NOTE: For the fastest and easiest
installation of the 8X, follow
these steps in the sequence they
are presented.
PREPARATIONS
In preparation to install the 8X, take the
following precautionary steps:
Turn off the electrical power to the host
computer.
INSTALLATION
PRECAUTIONS
When mounting the 8X, there is a
maximum of .18” screw penetration on the
underside and side screw hole locations.
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STEP 1: RAIL INSTALLATION
The 8X RAID will arrive with the slides unattached.
To attach the slides to the extension
brackets, use two panhead phillips screws
(part# 01-91622), two flat washers (01-
91872), and two lock washers (01-92151).
Insert the screws through the slots of the
extension bracket and into the holes in
the outer slide member. Secure loosely
with flat and lock washers. Do not tighten.
Repeat with the second slide assembly.
Positioning the slide assembly on the
inside of the rack, secure the front of the
slide assembly to the front of the rack using
a flat Phillips head screw (part #01-92087)
in the top position.
Secure the rear of the slide assembly to
the rear of the rack using two panhead
Phillips head screws (part #01-91622).
Tighten the slide assembly screws using
a Phillips screwdriver and 3/8” ratchet.
Repeat rail installation for other side.
Outer Slide Member
Slide Extension Bracket
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Once both slide assemblies are installed
in the rack, extend the middle members of
the slide assemblies out of the rack.
Extend the inner members of the slide as-
semblies out as far as they will go.
Press the slide locking tab on the outer
sides of the slides...
and remove the inner members of the slide
assemblies.
Lay the inner members along either side
of the 8X RAID, placing the pointed end of
the members toward the rear of the unit.
This is how the inner members will be at-
tached to the 8X RAID.
Attach the inner members to the sides of
the 8X RAID using 10-32 x 3/16” panhead
Phillips head screws (part# 01-91827).
Middle Slide Member Inner Slide Member
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