Force4 G15 & G15+ RAID Systems 15-bay Rackmount and Tower Enclosures Installation Guide May 31, 2002 • Revision A Patent Pending
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Ta b l e o f Contents Table of Contents 1. Introduction FORTRA Product Family Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-1 FORTRA Force4 G15 RAID System Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-2 FORTRA Force4 G15+ RAID System Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-2 Rackmount Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-2 Tower Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Option Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-4 Delayed Start Option Jumper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-4 Remote Start Option Jumper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-4 Front Status LEDs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-4 External I/O Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1. Introduction The FORTRA Force4 G15 & G15+ RAID Systems are prepackaged 2G Fibre to 2G Fibre RAID solutions designed to be used with the included Intel PCI Dual 2G Fibre Channel host controller to provide a high-end RAID system solution. The following is a summary of the FORTRA Force4 G15 & G15+ RAID Systems features: • The FORTRA Force4 G15 RAID Systems Tower enclosure supports up to fifteen 3.5" LP SCA 40-pin SCA drives.
FORTRA Force4 products use advanced mid-plane technology developed by JMR, which allows power supplies, drives, and all other enclosure components to interface into a single board. This provides superior performance and easy connectivity. The host interface supports a SFP (Small Formfactor Plug) Fibre Channel transceiver at 2Gb/s.
Tower Specifications Dimensions/Weight Unit Weight 43 lbs. (19.5kg) Height 20-1/2" (521mm) Width 9-5/8" (235mm) Depth 24" (610mm) Power Supply (Each power supply includes internal cooling fan) Quantity: 2 Power: 430 Watts each (N+1) Power Factor Correction Input: 100-260 VAC; 50-60Hz Output: +5V @ 35A +12V @ 30A Blower Quantity: Size: Air Flow: Noise: 4 (2 per cannister) 97mm (3.82") each 25.42CFM (0.
ID Selection 0-127 device ID addresses are addressable and can be easily set-up via ID rotary switches located on the personality modules. For specific connection and installation information, refer to Chapter 4. SES FORTRA Force4 G15 and G15+ 2Gb/s fibre channel enclosures have a builtin SES processor on the personality card. See Chapter 8 for SES information.
2. Har dware Specification This chapter covers specification information for all FORTRA Force4 G15 Tower and G15+ Rackmount or Tower enclosures. Environmental Specifications Operating Temperature: 5°C to 40°C (41°F to 104°F) Storage Temperature: 0°C to 65°C (32°F to 149°F) The maximum recommended ambient temperature depends on the recommendation of the manufacturer for the devices being installed.
Disclaimer The original product packaging has been tested and is safe under normal shipping circumstances. Reshipping the product without using the original product packaging will void the warranty. Do not ship the unit with canisters and/or power supplies installed in the enclosure as this will void the warranty and could cause damage to the unit and drives. The canisters should be packaged separately within the product packaging, as provided.
SYS-FLT The SYS-FLT LED on the back of the unit indicates an error on the SES bus. It also indicates whether an active loop connection is established. If no loop connections are established, the LED will light 'Red'.
3. Device Installation This chapter covers Fibre Channel device installation for both the FORTRA Force4 G15 and G15+ rackmount and tower enclosures. SCA Connection and Hot-Swapping The unit uses SCA-2, 40-pin connectors which provide a safe means of connection/disconnection when hot-swapping devices. In order to hot-swap devices, the host adapter or RAID controller and host operating software must support the feature.
Follow the steps in reverse to reinstall. Drive Installation Device Mounting Holes (4) Status Indicators Handle Device mounting screws are included with the unit for device mounting. The JMR part number for the #6-32" mounting screws is HDS-01906. WARNING: Before device installation, alleviate any electro-static discharge by touching a grounded metal assembly. Static can be potentially damaging to enclosure components.
4. Repeat steps 1 through 3 until all devices are installed, then move onto step 5 to complete unit setup and installation. 5. Configure ID and other options as required. See Chapter 4 for Fibre Channel device setup. 6. Install and configure SES and other optional features. See Chapter 8. 7. For rackmount units, refer to Chapter 7 to install the enclosure into a cabinet. 8. Establish host connection. See Chapter 4 for Fibre Channel host connection.
4. Fibre Channel JBOD Setup This chapter covers Fibre Channel device configuration and option settings. The FORTRA Force4 G15 and G15+ have built-in SES on the personality card. Refer to Chapter 8 for SES operation. Please take note of the installation warnings below before beginning setup. WARNING: Take care when connecting the unit to an AC power source to ensure that it is plugged-in to a circuit of the appropriate rating (110v or 220v).
Setting ID Rotary switch settings only affect Slot 0 and all other slots are sequentially increased by a value of one after that slot. The ID is set sequentially starting from a base address. The base address, or starting address, is set via a 0-7 position rotary switch located on the back of the unit. There is a second 015 position rotary switch which can be changed to modify the base address setting. Both the top and bottom switches must be set identically. The default value for both switches is 0.
0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 60 61 62 63 64 65 66 67 68 69 70 71 72 73 74 75 76 77 78 79 80 81 82 83 84 85 86 87 88 89 90 91 92 93 94 95 96 97 98 99 100 101 102 103 104 105 106 107 108 109 110 111 112 113 114 115 116 117 118 119 120 121 122 123 124 125 126 127 1G Option Setting By setting the rotary
WARNING: Before opening the cover, disconnect the AC power cord from both AC inlets to prevent injury. WARNUNG: Vor dem Entfernen der Abdeckung sind beide 220V Netzkabel (Kaltgeräteanschlußkabel) zu entfernen, um Verletzungen zu vermeiden. W1* Delayed Start & Remote Start * Located on the mid-plane board. Delayed Start Option Jumper Header W1 pins 1 & 2. Jumper on = enabled. Jumper off = disabled (default). Remote Start Option Jumper Header W1 pins 3 & 4. Jumper on = enabled.
External I/O Connection The external I/O connections are located on the personality card There are four SFP tranceiver connectors accessible from the rear of the unit. SES-ACT 0-7 ID Switch 0-15 ID Switch CH-B CH-A Mute SYSFAULT SYSFAULT Mute CH-A CH-B 0-15 ID Switch 0-7 ID Switch SES-ACT CH-A and CH-B (Top) Input and output connections for Loop 1. These are SFP (2Gb/s) transceiver connectors used to connect to a host system or to an expansion chassis.
Mute This is a push button used to silence the Audible Alarm. SYS Activity LED This is an LED for SES that will blink whenever there is activity between a host SES unit and the JMR SES processor Loop Expansion (daisy chaining) To connect two JMR enclosures together on the same bus, the OUT port of the first enclosure is connected to the IN port of the second enclosure. SES A built-in SES processor provides in-band bus management for the unit. Refer to Chapter 8 for information about the SES processor.
5. Blower Oper ation This chapter covers all operations of the blowers for FORTRA Force4 G15 and G15+ units. Refer to Chapter 1 for blower specifications. The blowers are hot swappable and can be removed or installed while the enclosure continues to function, however, failure to replace a non-working blower within a reasonable period of time may expose drives to extreme heat, which could cause loss of data. WARNING: Blowers are a system critical component.
WARNING: Avoid direct contact with the blower intake access hole while the blower is running. The blower operates at high speeds and can cause injury. User’s removing or installing a blower must be awarre of the blower access hole. Contact with the access hole must be avoided while the blower is running to prevent injury. Blower Replacement If the blower has stopped running or the fault LED indicator is lit, the blower may need to be replaced.
6. Power Suppl y Oper ation This chapter covers all operations of the power supplies. For operation, the AC cord (included) must be connected to the AC Inlet on each supply, and the power supply must be switched ON. The 'OK LED' will light to indicate the power supply is functioning properly. If the power supply experiences a problem and cannot operate within its normal specifications, the Fault LED will light and the power supply will shut itself off.
Low Power Mode (Standby Power) When both power supplies are turned off, the unit will switch to low power or standby mode and the power supply fans will continue to run. The unit blowers will remain operational if a single power supply is turned off, not installed, or fails, in order to maintain the proper low temperature within the unit. To stop the power supply fans and turn the unit off completely, it must be disconnected from the AC power source.
7. FR15 Cabinet Installation This chapter covers the installation of the Rackmount enclosure into a standard 19" (483mm) wide and 30" (762mm) to 36" (914mm) deep cabinet that meets the EMA/RETMA standards. Before beginning rail installation, please take note of the following precautions: NOTE: When installing the unit into a cabinet or closed environment, the operating ambient temperature of the rack environment may be greater than the maximum recommended ambient temperature.
Rail Mounting Kit Hardware • • Ten #10-32 Screws Four each #8-32 Screws/Washers/Nuts Spare Hardware Parts Check with a JMR Sales Representative for pricing and availability of spare hardware parts. Description #10-32 Screw #8-32 Screw #8-32 Nut #8-32 Washer JMR Part Number HDS-01580 HDS-00350 HDN-00040 HDW-00080 Rail Installation A completed rail assembly without the unit uinstalled would look like this: Two #8-32 screw assemblies Two #10-32 screws Two #1032 screws Cabinet/Unit Front 1.
Extension Bracket 2. Affix the extension bracket to the rear of the unit using two #10-32 screws. There are 3 holes in the extension bracket for mounting. Depending on the hole pattern that is being used in the cabinet, two holes should always be available for securing the extension bracket. 3. The fronts of the rails have three holes. Two of the holes (top and bottom) are used to secure the rail to the cabinet. The middle hole is used to secure the enclosure to the rail and cabinet.
4. Slide the unit into the cabinet and secure it to the cabinet with a single #10-32 screw on each side. 5. Snap the end cap over the screw on each side of the unit to finish the installation.
8. SES Operation For bus management, the FORTRA Force4 G15 and G15+ 2G Fibre channel enclosures have a built-in SES processor designed to meet the SFF-8067 specification. In order to communicate with the SES processor, at least one device must be present in the enclosure.
9. Installing the Intel PCI RAID Controller This chapter covers the installation of the Intel PCI RAID Controller that is shipped with the FORTRA Force4 G15 and G15+ RAID Systems. The model number of the PCI RAID Controller is ICP Vortex number GDT8522RZ (ICP Vortex is a wholly owned subsidiary of Intel Corporation) Installing the PCI Controller To install the PCI Controller, perform the following steps: 1) Switch off the PCI computer and disconnect all cables.
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Appendix A. DRIVE AND CONTROLLER M A N U FA C T U R E R S Drive Manufacturers Fujitsu Internet Address: www.fcpa.com Hitachi Internet Address: www.hitachi.com IBM (International Business Machines Corporation) Internet Address: www.ibm.com Maxtor Internet Address: www.maxtor.com Seagate Technology Internet Address: www.seagate.com RAID Controller Manufacturers Adaptec, Inc. Internet Address: www.adaptec.com Chaparral Network Storage Internet Address: www.chaparralnet.
Host Bus Adapter Manufacturers Adaptec, Inc. Internet Address: www.adaptec.com Antares Microsystems Internet Address: www.antares.com Emulex Corporation Internet Address: www.emulex.com JNI Corporation Internet Address: www.jni.com QLogic Corp. Internet Address: www.qlogic.
