Product specifications

Falcon II SCSI-SATA Installation and Hardware Reference Manual
CB (Certified Worldwide)
This device meets the requirements of the CB standard for electrical
equipment with regard to establishing a satisfactory level of safety for
persons using the device and for the area surrounding the apparatus. This
standard covers only safety aspects of the above apparatus; it does not cover
other matters, such as style or performance.
Table of Contents
CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION
1.1 PRODUCT OVERVIEW ............................................................................................. 1-1
1.1.1 Product Introduction ............................................................................................. 1-1
1.1.2 Enclosure Chassis ................................................................................................. 1-2
1.2 FALCON II SUBSYSTEM COMPONENTS............................................................ 1-5
1.2.1 LCD Panel ............................................................................................................. 1-5
1.2.2 Drive Trays............................................................................................................ 1-6
1.2.3 SATA to PATA Dongle Kits ................................................................................... 1-6
1.2.4 RAID Controller Module ....................................................................................... 1-7
1.2.5 Controller Module Interfaces ................................................................................ 1-7
1.2.6 DIMM Module ....................................................................................................... 1-8
1.2.7 BBU ....................................................................................................................... 1-8
1.2.8 Power Supply Units ............................................................................................... 1-9
1.2.9 Cooling Modules ................................................................................................. 1-10
1.3 SUBSYSTEM MONITORING .................................................................................. 1-11
1.3.1 I2C bus ................................................................................................................ 1-11
1.3.2 LED Indicators .................................................................................................... 1-11
1.3.3 Firmware (FW) and RAIDWatch GUI ................................................................ 1-11
1.3.4 Audible Alarms .................................................................................................... 1-12
1.4 HOT-SWAPPABLE COMPONENTS....................................................................... 1-12
1.4.1 Hot-swap Capabilities ......................................................................................... 1-12
1.4.2 Components ......................................................................................................... 1-12
1.4.3 Normalized Airflow ............................................................................................. 1-13
CHAPTER 2 HARDWARE INSTALLATION
2.1 INTRODUCTION.................................................................................................. 2-1
2.2 INSTALLATION PREREQUISITES.................................................................... 2-1
2.3 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS: ................................................................................... 2-2
2.3.1 Precautions and Instructions................................................................................. 2-2
2.3.2 Static-free Installation ........................................................................................... 2-3
2.4 GENERAL INSTALLATION PROCEDURE....................................................... 2-3
2.4.1 Installation Procedure Flowchart ......................................................................... 2-4
2.5 UNPACKING THE SUBSYSTEM ....................................................................... 2-5
2.6 INSTALLATION OVERVIEW............................................................................. 2-6
2.6.1 Pre-installed Components ..................................................................................... 2-6
2.6.2 Uninstalled Components ....................................................................................... 2-6
2.7 BBU INSTALLATION.......................................................................................... 2-6
2.7.1 BBU Module Installation Overview ...................................................................... 2-6
2.7.2 BBU Warnings and Precautions............................................................................ 2-7
2.7.3 Installation Procedure........................................................................................... 2-7
2.8 HARD DRIVE INSTALLATION ......................................................................... 2-9
2.8.1 Hard Drive Installation Pre-requisites.................................................................. 2-9
2.8.2 Dongle Kit Installation ........................................................................................ 2-10
2.8.3 Drive Installation without a Dongle Kit .............................................................. 2-11
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