User guide

Upgrading a SANbloc JBOD Array to a RAID Array

In this section the procedure for upgrading a SANbloc

Series Storage Array from a JBOD system to a RAID system

is described. The equipment and parts necessary for the

upgrade are also described.

Equipment and parts

necessary for

upgrade

The following is a list of the equipment and parts required

for the upgrade from JBOD to RAID:

• Anti-static wrist strap and properly earthed grounding wire.

• Phillips head screw driver.

• FC2500 RAID Controller (2 controllers if dual controller

operation is required)

• DB9 host cable to connect RAID controller to host/hub/switch

(2 host cables for dual controller configurations).

Upgrading from

JBOD to RAID

CAUTION: Before beginning the upgrade, ensure that anti-static

precautions are taken. The minimum requirement is an anti-static

wrist strap and grounding wire.

1 Shut down the system and remove the power cables from the

rear of the enclosure.

2 Using the Phillips head screwdriver, loosen the screws securing

the I/O Module in the enclosure.

I/O Module Screws