2big Rack Storage Server Quick Install Guide
EN ENGLISH TABLE OF CONTENTS 1. Introduction............................................................................................................. 3 1.1. Safe Handling....................................................................................................... 3 1.2. Safety................................................................................................................... 3 1.3. ESD Precautions................................................................................
1. INTRODUCTION 1.1. Safe Handling An enclosure can weigh up to 36kg (79.2lb). Do not try to lift it by yourself. Do not lift the enclosure by the handles on the Battery Modules. They are not designed to take the weight. 1.2. Safety All plug-in modules and blank plates are part of the fire enclosure and must only be removed when a replacement can be immediately added. The system must not be run without all units in place.
2.2. Unpacking 1. Inspect the packaging for crushes, cuts, water damage or any other evidence of mishandling during transit. If any damage appears present, photograph the packaging before opening, for reference. 2. Unpack the system. See Figure 1. 3. INSTALLATION 3.1. Mounting the System into a Rack NOTE: The rail kit is suitable for 19” racks with square and round holes only. The minimum distance between vertical rack posts is 24” (610mm); the maximum distance is 36” (914mm).
3.2. Fitting Modules Fit the modules into the bays defined in Figure 3. IMPORTANT INFO: The removal of the enclosure top cover or a PSU module must only be performed by service personnel. Potential hazards include rotating fans and hot surfaces. The screws or latches securing the enclosure top cover and PSU modules must be firmly tightened to prevent unauthorized access to those areas. 3.4.
3.5. Replacing a Fan IMPORTANT INFO: The cover must only be opened by service personnel. 1. Release the enclosure top cover by turning the lock mechanism to the ‘Unlocked’ position and slide the cover back until it stops (see Figure 5). 3. Check the Fan for damage. Do not install it if there are any visible signs of damage. 4. Replace the Fan by pushing it all the way into the enclosure until it fits firmly and is level with the other Fans. 5.
3.8. Operator Panel LED Power On Color Green Normal On Fault On Fault Amber Off On Enclosure ID Blue N/A N/A Figure 7: Drive Carrier Module (Note: ensure that the handle always opens from the left.) Figure 9: Operator Panel Figure 8: Fitting Drives (Note: ensure the carriers are fully engaged in the enclosure.
4. MANAGING YOUR RAID The 12big Rack Storage Server comes with a preconfigured RAID 5 array on the three first data drives, which contain the operating system partition. This chapter explains how you can migrate, expand, or reconstruct your RAID. The operating system CD is provided if you wish to build a customized configuration from scratch. 4.1. Start up and log in 1. Connect a monitor, mouse, and keyboard to the 12big Rack Storage Server and boot the system. 2.
4. On the Modify Drive Group Wizard screen, select the RAID level that you want to change (“migrate”) the drive group to and click Next. A screen states the number of drives that you have to add if new RAID level that require more drives. 7. Click Yes to accept and complete the migration to the new RAID level. You can monitor the progress of the RAID level change by selecting Manage > Show Progress in the menu bar. 4.3.
c. For each array to create, click the Create Array Group button. 5. Click Next when finished. 6. Review the configuration shown in the Virtual Disk Summary window. If you want to change something, click Back and change the configuration parameters. Otherwise, click Finish to accept the configuration and start the initialization process (unless you selected No Initialization above). 4.4. Mount the Array 1.
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