EMD s t o ra g e EXCEL MERIDIAN DATA, INC. SecurStor 16i iSCSI to SATA-II RAID Subsystem Installation and Hardware Reference Manual For all technical support assistance: Phone: (800) 995-1014 or (972) 980-7098 Web: http://www.emdstorage.
SecurStor 16i Installation and Hardware Reference Manual Contact Information Company Address: Excel Meridian Data, Inc. 3220 Commander Drive, Suite 101 Carrollton, Texas 75006, U.S.A. Phone: (800) 995-1014 or (972) 980-7098 Fax: (972) 980-0375 URL: www.EMDStorage.com Hours: Mon-Fri 7:30am to 6:30pm Central Time Copyright 2006 This Edition First Published 2006 All rights reserved.
SecurStor 16i Installation and Hardware Reference Manual Warnings and Certifications Restricted Access Location: This equipment is intended to be installed in a RESTRICTED ACCESS LOCATION only. Electric Shock Warning! To Prevent Electric Shock: Access to this equipment is granted to trained operators and service personnel only. Only modules housed in hot-swap canisters are field-serviceable. Accessing the backplane can cause electric shock. FCC (applies in the U.S.
SecurStor 16i Installation and Hardware Reference Manual Use only shielded cables to connect I/O devices to this equipment. You are cautioned that changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void your authority to operate the equipment. This device is in conformity with the EMC.
SecurStor 16i Installation and Hardware Reference Manual Safety Precautions Precautions and Instructions • Prior to powering on the subsystem, ensure that the correct power range is being used. • The SecurStor 16i subsystem comes with 16 drive bays. Leaving any of these drive bays empty will greatly affect the efficiency of the airflow within the enclosure, and will consequently lead to the system overheating, which can cause irreparable damage.
SecurStor 16i Installation and Hardware Reference Manual About This Manual This manual: Introduces the SecurStor 16i Subsystem series. Describes all the active components in the system. Provides recommendations and details about the hardware installation process of the subsystem. Briefly describes how to monitor the subsystem. Describes how to maintain the subsystem. This manual does not: Describe components that are not user-serviceable.
SecurStor 16i Installation and Hardware Reference Manual Warnings Warnings appear where overlooked details may cause damage to the equipment or result in personal injury. Warnings should be taken seriously. Warnings are easy to recognize. The word “warning” is written as “WARNING,” both capitalized and bold and is followed by text in italics. The italicized text is the warning message. Cautions Cautionary messages should also be heeded to help you reduce the chance of losing data or damaging the system.
SecurStor 16i Installation and Hardware Reference Manual Table of Contents CONTACT INFORMATION ..................................................................................................... II COPYRIGHT 2006.................................................................................................................. II Disclaimer ........................................................................................................................... ii Trademarks...............................
SecurStor 16i Installation and Hardware Reference Manual CHAPTER 3 SUBSYSTEM MONITORING 3.1 3.2 SUBSYSTEM MONITORING OVERVIEW ................................................................ 3-1 STATUS-INDICATING LEDS .................................................................................. 3-2 3.2.1 Brief Overview of the LEDs ................................................................................3-2 3.2.2 Drive Tray LEDs .................................................................
SecurStor 16i Installation and Hardware Reference Manual APPENDIX A TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS A.1 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS ...............................................................................A-1 System Weight.................................................................................................. A-1 Vibration............................................................................................................ A-2 A.2 CONTROLLER SPECIFICATIONS ...................................
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Chapter 1 Introduction 1.1 Product Overview 1.1.1 Product Introduction This chapter briefly introduces the SecurStor 16I iSCSI-to-SATA-II storage subsystem. The SecurStor 16i subsystem comes with four (4) GbE host ports capable of large I/O transfers over iSCSI packets.
SecurStor 16i Installation and Hardware Reference Manual (BBU) is now equipped with an EEPROM that helps record the installation date and notify system administrators if the battery’s life expectancy is reached. The BBU is hot swappable and is accessed through the controller’s faceplate. Four (4) RJ-45 connectors connect the subsystem to network switches or Ethernet ports of independent devices.
Chapter 1 Introduction Figure 1-2: Locations of Key Components 1.1.2.2 Physical Dimensions The SecurStor 16I comes in a 3U chassis with the following dimensions: With handles: 483mm (W) x 131mm (H) x 504.3mm (L) (19 x 5.2 x 21 inches) Without handles: 445mm x 130mm x 487mm (17.5 x 5.1 x 19.2 inches) 1.1.2.3 Front Panel Overview The front section of the subsystem features a 4x3 layout for twelve (12) 3.5inch drives.
SecurStor 16i Installation and Hardware Reference Manual The front panel shown in Figure 1-3 accommodates the following components: • Drive bays with drive tray canisters: The drive bays house the SecurStor 16I hard drives. • Forearm handles: The subsystem has right and left handles for easier rackmounting and handling. 1.1.2.4 Hard Drive Numbering The front section of the SecurStor 16I enclosure houses sixteen (16) hard drives in a 4x4 configuration.
Chapter 1 Introduction • 1.1.2.6 BBU module: An optional BBU module sustains unfinished writes cached in memory during a power outage in order to prevent data loss. (See Section 0) • PSU modules: The hot-swappable PSUs receive singlephase power and deliver +5V, +12V, and +3.3V power to the subsystem. A power switch is located on each PSU to turn the system on and off.
SecurStor 16i Installation and Hardware Reference Manual 1.2.1 Drive Trays Figure 1-6: Drive Tray Front View The SecurStor 16I subsystem comes with sixteen (16) drive trays (see Figure 1-6) designed to accommodate separately purchased, standard 1-inch pitch, 3.5-inch SATA-II disk drives. The drive bays are accessible from the enclosure front panel. Two (2) LEDs on the front bezel indicate the operating statuses.
Chapter 1 Introduction switches, enabling access to your storage volumes in complex configurations such as data-sharing or network zoning. The docking connector at the rear of the controller board connects the controller module to the backplane board. A DDR RAM DIMM socket is strategically placed in an easily accessible location on the controller board for easy insertion of the DDR RAM DIMM module. 1.2.
SecurStor 16i Installation and Hardware Reference Manual firmware or if an administrator forgets system password. For more details, please refer to Chapter 3. 1.2.4 DIMM Module The controller module comes with a preinstalled 512MB capacity or above DDR RAM DIMM module and the allocable size can reach 2GB. The memory socket is located on the side of the controller board. 1.2.
Chapter 1 Introduction NOTE: Hot-swapping the PSU also removes the cooling module at the lower slot. As shown in Figure 1-9, each PSU comes with a power socket and a power switch to turn the subsystem on and off. Two (2) embedded cooling fans provide sufficient airflow. A single LED indicates the PSU status. When a power supply failure occurs, the red LED lights come on. A rejection handle at the rear of the PSU is especially designed to help properly install or remove the module.
SecurStor 16i Installation and Hardware Reference Manual Figure 1-10: Cooling Module 1.3 Subsystem Monitoring The iSCSI RAID subsystem comes with a number of different monitoring methods that provide you with continual updates on the operating statuses of the subsystem and individual components. The following monitoring features are included: 1.3.
Chapter 1 Introduction 1.3.3 Firmware (FW) Firmware: The firmware is pre-installed software used to configure the subsystem. The latest firmware functionalities include Task Scheduler, Intelligent Drive Handling, and Media Scan. Media Scan handles low quality drives in both the degraded mode and during the rebuild process. Maintenance tasks will then be performed on an entire array or specific hard drives. Various options are user-configurable such as priority, start time, and execution intervals.
SecurStor 16i Installation and Hardware Reference Manual 1.4.2 Components The following components are hot-swappable: • Power supply units (PSUs) • BBU module • Hard disk drives 1.4.3 Normalized Airflow Proper cooling is referred to as “normalized” airflow. Normalized airflow ensures the sufficient cooling within the subsystem and is only attained when all components are properly installed. Therefore, a failed component should only be removed when a replacement is available.
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Chapter 2 Hardware Installation 2.1 Introduction This chapter gives detailed instructions on how to install the subsystem. When installing the subsystem, it is necessary to mount the chassis into a rack cabinet and to install hard drives and drive trays. Installation into a rack or cabinet should occur before the hard drives or drive trays are installed into the subsystem.
SecurStor 16i Installation and Hardware Reference Manual b. The subsystem is designed to operate in an environment where the ambient temperature around the chassis must not exceed 104°F. c. The openings on the enclosure are for air circulation and hence the ventilation openings should never be obstructed. d. Proper grounding, over-current protection, and stability features should be provided with the rack cabinet into which the subsystem is mounted. 5.
Chapter 2 Hardware Installation d. The subsystem does not work well or you cannot get it work according to this manual. e. The subsystem has dropped and been damaged. f. The subsystem shows obvious signs of breakage. 2.3 General Installation Procedure Following all the instructions provided below can save subsystem installation time. Detailed, illustrated instructions for each component are given in the following sections.
SecurStor 16i Installation and Hardware Reference Manual 2.3.1 Installation Procedure Flowchart Figure 2-1 shows a flowchart of the installation procedure. As you complete each step, check off the “Done” box on the right. Please use this flowchart in conjunction with the instructions that follow. Figure 2-1: Installation Procedure Flowchart 2.4 Unpacking the Subsystem Unpack the unit, drives, and accessories.
Chapter 2 Hardware Installation 2.6 BBU Installation 2.6.1 BBU Module Installation Overview The BBU module is an optional item that can sustain cache memory in the event of a power failure or in the unlikely event of failing both PSUs. A BBU is highly recommended. The optional BBU provides additional data security and helps minimize the loss of data during power shutdowns. The BBU module is inserted into a module slot on the controller module. The BBU module is secured with two (2) retention screws.
SecurStor 16i Installation and Hardware Reference Manual Figure 2-2: Loosening the BBU Retention Screws Step 3. Once the retention screws are loosened, gently retrieve the dummy plate out of the enclosure. (See Figure 2-3) Figure 2-3: Removing the BBU Slot Dummy Plate NOTE: It may be difficult to remove the dummy plate as it is embedded in the subsystem chassis.
Chapter 2 Hardware Installation Figure 2-4: Installing the BBU Module 2.7 Hard Drive Installation 2.7.1 Hard Drive Installation Prerequisites CAUTION! The hard drives and drive trays should only be installed into the subsystem after the subsystem has been mounted into a rack cabinet. If the hard drives are installed first, the subsystem will be too heavy to handle and the possible impact during installation may damage your drives. WARNING! Handle hard drives with extreme care.
SecurStor 16i Installation and Hardware Reference Manual in Figure 2-5, then the bezel lock is locked and the front flap on the drive tray cannot be opened. Figure 2-5: Front View of an Individual Drive Tray Step 2. Open the front flap on the drive tray. (See Figure 2-6) Push the release button on the drive tray. The front flap will spring open. Figure 2-6: Drive Tray Release Button Step 3.
Chapter 2 Hardware Installation corresponding connector on the backplane board. If the front flap is not closed properly, the connection between the hard drive and the subsystem may come loose and mysterious drive signals may result. Step 5. Lock the flap into place by turning the key-lock until the groove on its face is pointing down (vertical orientation). (See Figure 2-8) Figure 2-8: Drive Tray Key-lock Rotation Step 6.
Chapter 3 Subsystem Monitoring Formatted: Bullets and Numbering 3.1 Subsystem Monitoring Overview The SecurStor 16i subsystem is equipped with a variety of self-monitoring features that help to keep subsystem managers informed of the subsystem operational statuses. These monitoring features provide vital feedback to help you maintain the operational integrity of the subsystem.
SecurStor 16i Installation and Hardware Reference Manual Inter-Integrated Circuit (I2C): The I2C serial bus is used to connect various temperature sensors and presence detection circuits within the chassis. Subsystem monitoring is a necessary part of subsystem management. If failure events or other disruptive events are detected and reported, the subsystem managers must take appropriate actions to rectify the problem.
Chapter 3 Subsystem Monitoring Figure 3-11: Drive Tray LEDs Name Color Status FLASHING indicates data is being written to or read from the drive. The drive is busy. Drive Busy Blue OFF indicates that there is no activity on the disk drive. Power Status Green/ Red GREEN indicates that the drive bay is populated. RED indicates that the disk drive has failed. Table 3-2: Drive Tray LED Definitions Formatted: Bullets and Numbering 3.2.
SecurStor 16i Installation and Hardware Reference Manual Amber indicates that a component failure has occurred, or inappropriate RAID configurations have caused system faults. C_Dirty Amber ON indicates that there are certain amounts of cached data held in memory. OFF indicates that the cache is clean. Temp. Amber ON indicates that the detected CPU/board/chassis temperature has exceeded the higher temperature threshold.
Chapter 3 Subsystem Monitoring the host ID/LUN mapping after firmware default restoration in order to access data on the previously configured arrays. 2. Some of the latest firmware updates may be incompatible with the firmware currently running on your subsystem. These updates may require restoring firmware defaults before firmware upgrade can actually take place.
SecurStor 16i Installation and Hardware Reference Manual LAN Activity Green ON for linked. BLINKING indicates active transmission. Table 3-4: GbE LAN Port LED Definitions Figure 3-14: 10/100BaseT Management Port Indicators Name Color Status Link Status Green ON indicates currently connected to a LAN. LAN Activity Green BLINKING indicates active transmission. Table 3-5: 10/100BaseT Management Port LED Definitions Formatted: Bullets and Numbering 3.2.
Chapter 3 Subsystem Monitoring Figure 3-16: PSU Module LED Color Status Steadily Blinking Green The power supply has not been turned on. The PSU module LED will blink when the subsystem is connected to a power source but not yet turned on. Static Green The PSU is operating normally and experiencing no problem. Static Red The PSU has failed and is unable to provide power to the subsystem. OFF The PSU is not turned on and the power cord is disconnected.
SecurStor 16i Installation and Hardware Reference Manual Figure 3-17: Cooling Module LEDs and Cooling Fan Locations The subsystem has a novel approach to stabilizing the temperature within the subsystem: When the intelligent sensors on the backplane detect elevated temperature, such as high ambient temperature or the failure of any cooling or PSU module, the system will turn the cooling fans to high speed to extract more heat.
Chapter 3 Subsystem Monitoring Upper Threshold Lower Threshold +3.3V +3.6V +2.9V +5V +5.5V +4.5V +12V +13.2V +10.8V CPU Temperature 90ºC 5ºC Controller Board Temperature 80ºC 5ºC Enclosure Ambient Temperature 40ºC 0ºC Table 3-7: Default Threshold Values Formatted: Bullets and Numbering 3.3.
Chapter 4 Subsystem Connection and Operation 4.1 Connection Overview 4.1.1 Cabling Following are the requirements on the type of cables used to connect the subsystem’s iSCSI host ports: 1. Gigabit Ethernet network cables. 2. Cat5e STP type cables or better performance types (important for meeting the requirements imposed by emission standards). 3. Straight-through Ethernet cables with RJ-45 plugs. 4. Use of cross-over cables can also automatically be detected and re-routed for a valid connection.
SecurStor16i Installation and Hardware Reference Manual WARNING! All cables must be handled with care. Make sure Ethernet cables do not run parallel with power cords. To prevent interference within a rack system, the cable routing path must be carefully planned and they must not be bent. 4.1.2 Network Topologies The iSCSI host ports connect to Ethernet network devices and iSCSI initiators that comply with the IETF iSCSI standard (RFC 3720).
Chapter 4: Subsystem Connection and Operation 3. Different storage volumes are made available on host ports. Different volumes can be separately optimized for different I/O characteristics.
SecurStor16i Installation and Hardware Reference Manual 4.2.2 iSCSI Topology and Host LUN Mapping: Configuration Details: 4-4 1. A logical drive can be associated with several SCSI IDs on separate channels making it a RAID volume accessed through different data paths. The default ID on every host channel is ID#0. More can be created if the need arises. 2. You can manually include or exclude specific iSCSI initiators from the access list to you iSCSI arrays.
Chapter 4: Subsystem Connection and Operation Figure 4 - 2: Sample Topology: Connection and Host LUN Mapping 4.3 Power On Once all the components have been installed in the EMD subsystem, the iSCSI ports have been connected to the network, power on the network devices, the subsystem, and then power on the servers/iSCSI initiators.
SecurStor16i Installation and Hardware Reference Manual 4.3.1 Check List BEFORE powering on the EMD subsystem, please check the following: Memory Modules – Memory modules have been correctly installed on the controller boards. You may skip this if you have not changed the pre-installed module. BBU Modules – If used, that the BBU module has been installed correctly. Hard Drives – Hard drives have been correctly installed on the drive trays.
Chapter 4: Subsystem Connection and Operation Figure 4-3: Power Switches CAUTION! Although the PSUs are redundant and a single PSU can provide sufficient power to the subsystem, it is advisable to turn both of the power switches on. If only one PSU is operating and fails, system operation will be terminated. 4.3.
SecurStor16i Installation and Hardware Reference Manual 4.4 Power Off Procedure To power down the EMD subsystem, please follow these steps: NOTE: When powering down the EMD subsystem, please ensure that no time-consuming processes, like a “Logical Drive Parity Regeneration” or a “Media Scan,” are taking place. Step 1. Stop I/O access to the system. Stop all I/O accesses to the SS16i subsystem. Please refer to the related documentation of your applications. Step 2. Flush the cache.
Chapter 5 Subsystem Maintenance and Upgrading 5.1 Overview 5.1.1 Maintenance Constant monitoring and maintenance of your SS16i subsystem will minimize subsystem downtime and preserve the working integrity of the system for a longer period of time. If any of the subsystem components fail, they must be replaced as soon as possible. WARNING! Do not remove a failed component from the subsystem until you have a replacement on hand.
SecurStor 16i Installation and Hardware Reference Manual When replacing any hot-swappable component, caution should be taken to ensure that the components are handled in an appropriate manner. Rough or improper handling of components can lead to irreparable damage. When removing a RAID controller module from the subsystem, ensure that your applications running on servers have been properly closed, users notified of the down time, all cached writes conducted, etc.
Chapter 5: Subsystem Maintenance and Upgrading 5.2.2 Notes on Controller Module Maintenance The controller module contains a DIMM module for cache buffer. When replacing the controller module, the DIMM module can be removed and used on the replacement controller if they are known to be good. When replacing the controller module, you must remember that the controller board is one of the most sensitive components in the EMD SS16I subsystem.
SecurStor 16i Installation and Hardware Reference Manual Figure 5-1: Loosening the Retention Screws from the BBU Module Step 6. Loosen the retention screws from controller. Use a medium-size Phillips screwdriver to remove the screws underneath each of the ejection levers. Keep the screws for future use. Figure 5-2: Loosening the Retention Screws from the Controller Module 5-4 Step 7. Disconnect all cables from the controller module.
Chapter 5: Subsystem Maintenance and Upgrading Figure 5-3: Removing the Controller Module from Chassis 5.2.4 Replacing the Controller Module If the controller module has failed, replace a failed controller with a replacement from your vendor: Step 1. Remove the failed controller. (See Section 0) If the DIMM module is undamaged it can be removed (See Section 0) and reused on the new controller module. Step 2. Install a DIMM module on the new controller module. (See Section 0) Step 3.
SecurStor 16i Installation and Hardware Reference Manual Step 7. Power up the subsystem. 5.3 Replacing or Upgrading Memory Modules 5.3.1 Memory Module Installation Overview The subsystem comes with a pre-installed 512MB (or above) DDR RAM DIMM module. The controller supports a memory module up to 2GB in size. If DDR RAM DIMM modules with a different size need to be used or the original memory module is damaged in some way, the pre-installed module can be removed and a replacement installed.
Chapter 5: Subsystem Maintenance and Upgrading 5.3.3 DIMM Module Installation WARNING! The pre-installed modules must be removed prior to installing new modules. Do this with care. Sensitive components can be damaged during the process. Step 1. Prepare an anti-static work pad or container for placing a removed module. Use of an ESD grounding strap is highly recommended. Step 2. Remove the BBU module, if installed. Carefully place the module for it contains Li-ion batteries.
SecurStor 16i Installation and Hardware Reference Manual position. Once aligned, gently and firmly push the DIMM module into the socket. The white clips on the sides of the socket will close automatically and secure the DIMM module into the socket. Step 7. Reinstall the controller module. After the DIMM module has been properly installed, install the RAID controller. To do this, align the controller module with the controller module bay. Then gently push the controller module in the controller bay.
Chapter 5: Subsystem Maintenance and Upgrading BBU. Charging will resume automatically if you remove and re-install the BBU module. 5.4.1 BBU Warnings and Precautions Install or replace the BBU with BBUs supplied by your EMD vendors only. Use of battery cells provided otherwise will void our warranty. Always dispose of a replaced battery in an ecologically responsible manner. Dispose of used BBUs at authorized battery disposal sites only. Do not use or leave the BBU near a heat source.
SecurStor 16i Installation and Hardware Reference Manual Figure 5-5: Remove the Retention Screws from BBU Faceplate Figure 5-6: Remove the BBU Module Step 2. 5-10 Install the replacement BBU. After the faulty BBU has been removed, the new BBU module can be installed. To do this, align the BBU module with the empty slot, and then gently push the BBU module into the slot.
Chapter 5: Subsystem Maintenance and Upgrading Figure 5-7: Install the BBU Module Step 3. Secure the BBU module to the enclosure. Tighten the two (2) retention screws as shown above using a Phillips screwdriver. Step 4. Reset the subsystem. Find appropriate time to reset the subsystem for the subsystem firmware to recognize the replacement module. After reset, the BBU LED will start flashing to indicate that the BBU is being charged. When the BBU is fully charged, the LED will be off. NOTE: 1.
SecurStor 16i Installation and Hardware Reference Manual 5.5 Replacing a Failed PSU Module 5.5.1 Notes on PSU Module Maintenance Two (1+1) redundant PSU modules: The subsystem comes with two fully redundant, hot-swappable PSU modules. These modules are located at the rear section of the subsystem. PSU canister: Each PSU module is housed in a robust steel canister, with the power supply converter unit in the front and two serial-aligned cooling fans in the rear section.
Chapter 5: Subsystem Maintenance and Upgrading 5.5.2 Replacing the PSU Module WARNING! Before you insert a new PSU, be sure that it has the same warning label on its extraction handle as that shown on the lever of a remaining PSU. Double-check to avoid mixing a similar yet different PSU of another EMD series. To replace a PSU, please follow these steps: Step 1. Power off the PSU. The power switch is located on each PSU’s rearfacing panel. (See Figure 5-9) Step 2.
SecurStor 16i Installation and Hardware Reference Manual Figure 5-10: Removing the PSU Retention Screw Step 4. Remove the PSU module by grabbing the rejection handle and pulling the handle upwards. The rejection handle should gracefully disconnect the PSU from the backplane connectors. Once dislodged, gently pull the PSU module out of the subsystem. If the subsystem is mounted in a rackmount rack, use another hand to support its weight while removing the module.
Chapter 5: Subsystem Maintenance and Upgrading WARNING! 1. When a PSU is removed form the chassis, the cooling module is also removed from the chassis. 2. It is recommended that the replacement procedure is completed in less than five (5) minutes to prevent the subsystem from overheating. Step 5. Install the replacement module.
SecurStor 16i Installation and Hardware Reference Manual 5.6.2 Replacing a Cooling Module If one of the cooling modules fails, it must be replaced as soon as possible. The cooling module is secured to the PSU module with the six (6) screws from the top. To replace the cooling module, follow the steps below: WARNING! The fan replacement process should be completed within five (5) minutes. If the process takes too long, the accumulated heat can damage the subsystem. Step 1.
Chapter 5: Subsystem Maintenance and Upgrading Step 3-3 Tilt the fan a little bit and remove the fan assembly with a precisely vertical motion. Figure 5-13: Removing a Cooling Module Step 4. Install the replacement module by aligning it with the module bay on the PSU module and gently lowering it into. The fan outlet should be aligned with the PSU faceplate and that the side with screw holes should be facing up.
SecurStor 16i Installation and Hardware Reference Manual Step 5. Secure the module by fastening the screws you previously removed. Step 6. Reinstall the PSU module into chassis. When powered on, check if the cooling fan LEDs are lit. If not, that means your cooling fans are operating properly. 5.7 Replacing a Failed Hard Drive 5.7.1 Hard Drive Maintenance Overview • Hot-swappable drive trays: The drive trays are all hot-swappable. A disk drive failure can be corrected online.
Chapter 5: Subsystem Maintenance and Upgrading Step 3. Keep a replacement on hand: If a hard drive has failed, make sure you have a replacement drive readily available before removing the failed drive from the subsystem. Do not leave the drive tray slot open for an extended period of time or the normalized airflow will be disrupted and subsystem components will overheat and may become permanently damaged. 5.7.
SecurStor 16i Installation and Hardware Reference Manual Step 3. Open the front flap on the drive tray. Push the release button on the front of the drive tray. The front flap will automatically swing up into position. Figure 5-16: Opening the Drive Tray Front Flap Step 4. Remove the drive tray by pulling it one inch away from the drive bay. Wait for at least 30 seconds for the disk drive to spin down (if the disk drive is removed for a different purpose, e.g.
Chapter 5: Subsystem Maintenance and Upgrading Figure 5-18: Loosening the Hard Drive Screws Step 6. Install the replacement hard drive. Please refer to the complete hard drive installation procedures in Section 2.6.
Appendix A Specifications A.1 Technical Specifications Environmental Specifications Humidity 5 to 95% (non condensing – operating and non-operating) Temperature Operating: 0º to 40ºC (35ºC if BBU is applied) Non-operating: -40º to 60ºC Altitude Operating: Sea level to 12,000ft Packaged: Sea level to 40,000ft Power Requirements Input Voltage 100VAC @ 9A 240VAC @ 4.
SecurStor 16i Installation and Hardware Reference Manual Certifications • • FCC Class-B CE • • • CB UL60959 / IEC 60950 BSMI Shock Half-sine Operating: 5G peak, 11ms duration Non-operating: 15G, 11ms duration Vibration Operating 5 to 500Hz, 0.2G, X/Y/Z Non-operating 5 to 500Hz, 1.
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SecurStor 16i Installation and Hardware Reference Manual A.3 Drive Tray Specifications Specification Height 28mm Width 110mm Depth 218.92mm Key Lock Yes A.4 Power Supply Specifications Specification Nominal Power DC Output Input Frequency 530W with active PFC 12.0V: 32A (Max.) 5.0V: 32A (Max.) 3.3V: 30A (Max.) 47 to 63Hz AC Input Power Factor Correction Hold-up Time 100VAC @ 9A or 240VAC @ 4.
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SecurStor 16i Installation and Hardware Reference Manual 6 Logical Drive Salvage the 1st Temporarily Failed Drive in a RAID 0 Logical Drive A-6 Yes
Appendix B Pinouts B.1. D-SUB 9 and Audio Jack Pinouts B.1.1. COM1 Serial Port Cable COM1 Cable: This cable connects the COM1 serial port on the controller module to the serial port of a management computer. The serial port’s defaults and requirements are: 1. Set at 38400 baud, 8 bit, 1 stop bit, and no parity. 2. In most cases, connecting RD, TD, and SG is enough to establish communications with a terminal.
SecurStor 16i Installation and Hardware Reference Manual B.1.2. COM2 Serial Port Cable to UPS COM2 Cable: Use this cable to connect the COM2 port to a UPS. Figure C-20: Connector Pinouts - Adapter Cable for COM2 CN1 Pin Number 1 2 3 CN2 Pin Number 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Pin Name Ground TXD RXD Pin Name TXD RXD NA NA NA NA NA NA Ground Table B-2: COM2 Adapter Cable CN1 and CN2 Pin Out Definitions B.2.
Appendix B: Pinouts Figure B-21: Null Modem Pinouts Swap pin 2 and pin 3 Swap pin 4 and pin 6 Swap pin 7 and pin 8 Table B-3: Null Modem Pinouts B.3.
SecurStor 16i Installation and Hardware Reference Manual Pin Pin Name Pin Pin Name 1 LAN_TXP 5 N2 2 LAN_TXN 6 LAN_RXN 3 LAN_RXP 7 N1 4 N2 8 N1 Table B-4: Ethernet Port Pinouts B.4. STP LAN Cable This shielded twisted pair cable is an optional accessory item. More details are shown below: Description: SFTP CAT5E Ethernet cable. Color: black. Connector: 8P8C plug (covered by metal shield) Cable type: round cable, #24AWG*4P braided wire OD: 6.
Appendix C Uninterruptible Power Supply C.1 Uninterruptible Power Supply Overview An uninterruptible power supply (UPS) is a separately purchased battery backup unit that is connected to an EMD Storage subsystem. If the UPS is sufficiently large, it should allow the whole subsystem to safely finish the ongoing I/Os in the event of an AC power failure. C.2 Compatible UPS Supplies The APC SMART-UPS 700VA is compatible with the SecurStor subsystem. C.
SecurStor 16i Installation and Hardware Reference Manual power cable must be inserted into a socket on the UPS. (See Figure C-25) Please refer to the UPS manual to determine the location of these sockets. The UPS must then be connected to main power. C.4.2 Set the Baud Rate The default baud rate for the COM 2 serial port is 38400 and must be changed to 2400. For instructions on changing the baud rate, please refer to the SCSI to SATA RAID Subsystem’s Operation Manual that came with the subsystem. C.4.
Appendix C: Uninterruptible Power Supply Step 5. Trigger the firmware to allow the subsystem to detect the UPS. To see how to do this please, refer to the Generic Operation Manual that came with the subsystem. NOTE: • A UPS can be connected to the subsystem after the subsystem has been powered on, but you will have to trigger the firmware to allow the subsystem to detect the UPS.
SecurStor 16i Installation and Hardware Reference Manual default write back to write through. If this message appears, the subsystem should be properly shut down to avoid data loss. Message 5: “Warning: UPS Battery Low 50%” This message appears when the UPS battery power level has dipped below 50% of its capacity. The default write policy will be changed from the default write back to write through.
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