Manual

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PRO FC
g2
Installation and User’s Manual
3.1. Front and rear views
Front view
Rear view
RAID Controller
FC Ports A & B
Power Status FC Activity
Serial Port Alarm Reset / Mute
Fault
Ready Status
Disk Activity
Ethernet
Management
Port
Enclosure
Expander
Port
RAID Controller
Power
Supply.
Optional
Dual
Redundant
Removable Cooling Fans
Mute Button, Fan Alarm, Temp Alarm
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PRO FC
g2
Installation and User’s Manual
4. Installation
Please follow these few steps to install the
about 30
minutes to complete.
Overview of installation:
• Rackmount installation
• Disk Module Installation
• FC Cable Installation
• Ethernet Configuration
• RAID Manager
Installation
By default, the PRO
FC is
pre-
formatted for Apple Mac OS X.
for your exact configuration.
Windows operation will require a format/partition process. The
FC is shipped
already pre
Windows Disk Management utility to prepare the RAID for Windows
usage.
4.1.
Rackmount Installation
The PRO FC
can be rackmounted to a standard 19” rack. 3u height space is
required.
An optional rackmount kit is available for 24”
Mount the left and right rails to the rack, ensure sufficient 3u space is
Adjust depth as required.
Mount the left and right sliders on the PRO IDC.
The PRO IDC loaded with Disk Modules will be heavy, install the PRO
IDC to the rack before installing the drives will make it easier. Install
the PRO IDC carefully o
Front heavy topple warning
IDC in the rack extended position when mounted on the rack, your
entire rack might tip over and will cause severe damage and harm.
Installation and User’s Manual
Please follow these few steps to install the
PRO FC. T
his process typically takes
minutes to complete.
Installation
FC is
shipped pre-configured in RAID 5
mode and
formatted for Apple Mac OS X.
Check the Pre-
configuration Sheet
for your exact configuration.
Windows operation will require a format/partition process. The
PRO
already pre
-configured in RAID 5. Simply run the
Windows Disk Management utility to prepare the RAID for Windows
Rackmount Installation
can be rackmounted to a standard 19” rack. 3u height space is
An optional rackmount kit is available for 24”
to 30” depths.
Mount the left and right rails to the rack, ensure sufficient 3u space is
available.
Mount the left and right sliders on the PRO IDC.
The PRO IDC loaded with Disk Modules will be heavy, install the PRO
IDC to the rack before installing the drives will make it easier. Install
the PRO IDC carefully o
n the rack by aligning the sliders in the rails.
Front heavy topple warning
–
Do not operate or configure the PRO
IDC in the rack extended position when mounted on the rack, your
entire rack might tip over and will cause severe damage and harm.
his process typically takes
mode and
configuration Sheet
PRO
Windows Disk Management utility to prepare the RAID for Windows
can be rackmounted to a standard 19” rack. 3u height space is
available.
The PRO IDC loaded with Disk Modules will be heavy, install the PRO
IDC to the rack before installing the drives will make it easier. Install
n the rack by aligning the sliders in the rails.
Do not operate or configure the PRO
IDC in the rack extended position when mounted on the rack, your
entire rack might tip over and will cause severe damage and harm.