2/16 Bays Fibre/SAS/iSCSI to SAS RAID Subsystem Installation Guide Version 1.0 www.raiddeluxe.
RAID Subsystem Fibre/SAS/iSCSI to 6Gb/s SAS RAID Subsystem Installation Guide Version: 1.
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Contents 1. Introduction................................................................. 6 1.1 Overview...........................................................................6 1.2 Subsystem Naming Rule......................................................8 1.3 Locations of the Subsystem Component.................................9 1.3.1 SAS RAID Subsystem Front View......................................9 1.3.2 SAS RAID Subsystem Rear View..................................... 10 1.3.2.
2.7.1 Configuring Method...................................................... 33 2.7.2 Format, Partition and Mount the SAS RAID Subsystem Volumes.................................................................................. 34 Technical Specifications.................................................
INTRODUCTION 1. Introduction This section presents a brief overview of the 12/16 bays external Fibre/SAS/iSCSI to 6Gb/s SAS RAID subsystem. 1.1 Overview SAS 2.0 builds on parallel SCSI by providing higher performance, improving data availability, and simplifying system design. The SAS 2.0 interface supports both 6Gb/s SAS disk drives for data-intensive applications and 6Gb/s Serial ATA (SATA) drives for low-cost bulk storage of reference data.
INTRODUCTION SAS/iSCSI to 6Gb/s SAS RAID subsystem incorporates onboard high performance 800MHz RAID-on-Chip storage processor and DDR2-800 SDRAM memory to deliver true hardware RAID. The subsystem each includes one DIMM socket with default 1GB of ECC DDR2-800 register SDRAM with optional battery backup module, upgrade to 4GB using x8 or x16 devices. The test result is against overall performance compared to other external SAS RAID subsystems.
INTRODUCTION local or remote to access it from any standard internet browser via a 1Gb/s LAN port. The firmware contains SMTP manager monitors all system events and user can select either single or multiple user notifications to be sent via "Plain English" e-mails. The firmwareembedded SNMP agent allows remote to monitor events via LAN with no SNMP agent required. The controller also supports API library for customer to write its own monitor utility.
INTRODUCTION 1.3 Locations of the Subsystem Component The main components of the Fibre/SAS/iSCSI to 6Gb/s SAS RAID subsystem are shown in the below figure. 1.3.1 SAS RAID Subsystem Front View ● 2U-12 bays SAS RAID Subsystem Front View ● 3U-16 bays SAS RAID Subsystem Front View ● Disk Slot Numbers To perform a disk hot-plug procedure, you must know the physical disk slot number for the drive that you want to install or remove. The number on the drive tray shows how RAID subsystem disk slots are numbered.
INTRODUCTION LED Normal status Problem Indication Blue LED (Activity) When the activity LED is illuminated, there is I/O activity on that disk drive. When the LED is dark; there is no activity on that disk drive. N/A Green/Red LED (Power/Fault) When the power LED (green) is solid illuminated and fault LED (red) is off, that disk is present and status normal. When the fault LED is solid illuminated there is no disk present.
INTRODUCTION 1.3.2.1 Rear View of Fibre to SAS RAID Controller The following table describes the Fibre to 6Gb/s SAS RAID subsystem host channel link/activity LED. Fibre Host Port LED Status Link LED (Green light) When link LED is illuminated light that indicates the Fibre channel host link has connected. Activity LED (Blue light) The Fibre channel host accesses to the Fibre to SAS RAID subsystem. 1.3.2.
INTRODUCTION 1.3.2.3 Rear View of iSCSI to SAS RAID Controller The following table describes the iSCSI to 6Gb/s SAS RAID subsystem host channel link/activity and speed LED. iSCSI Host Port Status Link/Activity LED (Green light) When Link/Activity LED is flashed that indicates the iSCSI host link has connected. When Link/Activity LED is illuminated that indicates the iSCSI host accesses to the iSCSI RAID subsystem.
INTRODUCTION 1.3.2.5 Global Status On the left side of RS232 port are two LEDs which indicate the status of the RAID controller working on redundant mode. Subsystem Indicators Status Power LED (Heartbeat/Green light) When power LED is illuminated that indicates the subsystem in working state. Flashing power LED indicates controller CPU access the subsystem resource. Fault LED (Red light) Flashing fault LED indicates a controller reset occurs on a controller. 1.3.2.
INTRODUCTION The following table describes the power LEDs status. Power LED Status Indication AC_OK (Green LED) The AC_OK LED indicates that the AC line is present and above the minimum AC input voltage threshold FAULT (Red LED) The FAULT LED is driven by the microprocessor and will indicate that a power supply fault has occurred. The power supply cooling shall be provided by the internal tandem fans, powered by the common 12V rail voltage. Fan speed is controlled by PWM input signal.
INTRODUCTION Note: It is rare for both Fibre/SAS/iSCSI to 6Gb/s SAS RAID subsystem to fail simultaneously. However, if this occurs, the RAID subsystem can not issue critical or non-critical event alarms for any subsystem component. 1.5 Expansion Connection The Fibre/SAS/iSCSI to 6Gb/s SAS RAID subsystem is a device that contains one expander port. Expander port may support being attached to SAS initiator ports, SAS and/or SATA target ports, and to other expander ports.
INTRODUCTION ● Redundant Controller Mode The following table is the max no. of Fibre/SAS/iSCSI to 6Gb/s SAS RAID subsystem supported: Max No. Disks/ Subsystem Expander Devices/Controller Volume 32 8 122 128 Note: 1. Turn on the SAS RAID subsystem first to make sure the host adapter on the server recognizes the drives in the subsystem. 2. Turn on the JBOD first to make sure the SAS RAID subsystem recognizes the drives in the JBOD.
HARDWARE INSTALLATION 2. Hardware Installation The following sections show the 12 bays RDL-BS12S6-R2/RDLBD12S6-R2 installation. An installation with the 16 bays RDLBS16S6-R3/RDL-BD16S6-R3 is exactly the same. This chapter explains how to install the following components: • • • • Rack installation Drives and drive carriers SAS RAID controller boards Power supplies Unpack Unpack and install the hardware in a static-free environment.
HARDWARE INSTALLATION 2.1 Installing an Subsystem into the Rack or Tower (Option) 1. Using supplied screws to secure the mounting-bracket rail and length rail and then secure them on the front vertical rail and rear vertical rail, as shown below. Make sure that all connections are tightened before continuing. 2. Slide the rear side of subsystem fully onto the rack until the subsystem front panel touched the front vertical rails. Align the mounting holes of the subsystem on the front vertical rail holes.
HARDWARE INSTALLATION 3. The rack installation is complete. 2.2 Installing or Removing SAS/SATA Drives in the Subsystem Your enclosure supports up to 12 3.5-inch disk drives or 2.5-inch SAS or SATA 6.0Gb/s drives, each one contained in its individual drive carrier. Each drive is hot-pluggable, allowing you to remove and insert drives without shutting down your subsystem. This section describes how to install or remove drives in your subsystem. Note: Be careful when handling and storing the drives.
HARDWARE INSTALLATION 2.2.1 Installing SAS/SATA Drives in the Enclosure Follow the steps below to install the 3.5-inch drives or 2.5-inch drives into the drive tray. a. Install the drives into the drive tray and make sure the holes of the disk trays align with the holes of the drive. Figure 2-1. Put 2.5-inch SAS/SATA drive into disk tray Figure 2-2. Put 3.5-inch SAS/SATA drive into disk tray b.
HARDWARE INSTALLATION 3. Click the drive tray latch into position, then continuing to slide the other drive tray into the slot. Note: To ensure proper airflow for enclosure cooling, each slot should contain a drive tray. 4. Turn the key-lock to the proper position, using the “Star Wrench L-Handle“ in the shipping box. The key-lock is unlock, if the dot on its face is in the unlock orientation. 2.2.2 Installing SATA Drives with Interposer Board The interposer board is for usage with SATA drives.
HARDWARE INSTALLATION access the SATA drives. Follow the steps below to install the SATA drive with interposer board into the drive tray. For 2.5-inch drive: a. Prepare the interposer board. b. Clip the interposer board into the drive tray. c. Carefully slide the 2.5-inch drive toward the interposer board. d. Turn the drive tray upside down and using a screwdriver to secure the drive to the drive tray by four of the mounting screws.
HARDWARE INSTALLATION For 3.5-inch drive: a. Slide the 3.5-inch drive toward the interposer board. b. Position interposer board with drive toward the interposer board slot with the latch point in the interposer board aligned with the interposer board slot. Gently press down the module until it snaps into place in the interposer board slot on the tray. c. Turn the drive tray upside down and using a screwdriver to secure the drive to the drive tray by four of the mounting screws. 1.
HARDWARE INSTALLATION 3. Click the drive tray latch into position, then continuing to slide the other drive tray into the slot. 4. Turn the key-lock to the proper position. 2.2.3 Removing Drives from the Enclosure 1. Don’t power the system off until the LED indicator on the drive tray stop flashing. 2. Turn the key-lock to the unlock position. 3. Open the drive tray latch, then gently but firmly pull the drive tray out from the slot. 2.
HARDWARE INSTALLATION Note: There are two slots for your SAS RAID controller. If you only installed one in your subsystem, the other empty slot must place a cover. To remove the cover, pull out on the thin tabs on each end of the cover and slide the cover out of the slot. 2.3.2 Removing the SAS RAID Controller from the Subsystem Follow the steps below to remove the SAS RAID controller from the subsystem: 1.
HARDWARE INSTALLATION Note: At least one SAS RAID controller must be installed in the RAID subsystem. If only one SAS RAID controller is installed, it must be in the primary SAS RAID controller slot and the other one must contain a cover. 2.3.3 Check Controller Memory Module At least 1GB registered DDR2-800 cache memory is required in each controller. Make sure the cache memory module is present and seated firmly in the DIMM socket (DDR2-800) for series SAS RAID subsystems. 2.3.3.
HARDWARE INSTALLATION 2.3.3.2 Removing the DDR-2 SDRAM DIMM 1. Use your thumbs to gently push the release tabs at both ends of the socket to release it from the socket. 2.3.4 Adding a Battery Backup Module (Option) Please refer to Appendix B of user manaul for installing the BBM in your SAS RAID subsystem. 2.4 Installing and Removing the Power Supply/Cooling Fan Modules The subsystem supports two separate power modules. Each of them contains an integrated power supply and one cooling fan. 2.4.
HARDWARE INSTALLATION Note: The power supply/cooling fan modules are heavy. Be carefully when you lift it up into the slot. 2.4.2 Removing a Power Supply/Cooling Fan Modules 1. Turn off the power supply and unplug the AC power cords. 2. Loosen the thumbscrew on power supply/cooling fan module then gently but firmly pull the power supply/cooling fan modules out from the slot. Note: 1. Power supply/cooling fan modules are hot-pluggable.
HARDWARE INSTALLATION 2. Connect the power cord and connect the cable strap with opening cable clamp to the power module. Using the release tab to adjust the cable clamp to the suitable place. 3. Using cable clamp wrap the power cord and clip lock it. Repeat step 1 to 3 to install the power cord clamp on the other side.
HARDWARE INSTALLATION 2.6 Connecting the RAID Subsystem Once the SAS RAID subsystem has finished the installation of hardware components, then you can connect it to a host computer. The SAS RAID subsystem can be connected to a host computer through the SAS, Fibre or iSCSI interface. User can select the suitable cable connected to the host controller or other SAS JBOD enclosure. 2.6.
HARDWARE INSTALLATION • RS232C Port Connection The SAS RAID subsystem can be configured via a VT-100 compatible terminal or a PC running a VT-100 terminal emulation program. You can attach a serial (Character-Based) terminal or server com port to the SAS RAID subsystem for access to the text-based setup menu. There are two multiple function on those RJ11. The J3 jumper is on the controller board used to define the RS 232 port connectors (VT-100 for expander/Debug and VT-100 for controller) function.
HARDWARE INSTALLATION 2.6.3 Power Up the RAID Subsystem There is one main power on/off switch located on the rear side of the RAID subsystem. This on/off power switch is used to apply or remove power from the power supply to the RAID subsystem. Turning off subsystem power with this switch removes the main power but keeps standby power supplied to the RAID subsystem. Therefore, you must unplug the power cord before subsystem servicing.
HARDWARE INSTALLATION 2.7.1 Configuring Method • Method 1: LCD Panel with Keypad You can use LCD front panel and keypad function to simply create the RAID volume. The LCD status panel also informs you of the disk array’s current operating status at a glance. For additional information on using the LCD to configure the RAID subsystem see the Chapter 4 of LCD Configuration Menu on the user manual. The LCD provides a system of screens with areas for information,status indication, or menus.
HARDWARE INSTALLATION • Method 3: LAN Port Connection For additional information on using the LAN port to configure the RAID subsystem see the Chapter 6 of Web Browser-Based Configuration on the user manual. 2.7.2 Format, Partition and Mount the SAS RAID Subsystem Volumes Safety checks the installation. Connect all power cords. Turn on the AC power switch at the rear of host computer then press the power button at the front of the host computer.
APPENDIX Technical Specifications Adapter Architecture • 800 MHz PowerPC RAID-on-Chip for RAID core and SAS microcode • Up to 4GB DDR2-800 registered SDRAM on one DIMM socket with ECC protection using x8 or x16 devices • NVRAM for RAID event log & transaction log • Write-through or write-back cache support • Redundant flash image for adapter availability • Real time clock support • Battery Backup Module ready (Option) • Management port seamless take-over RAID Features • RAID level 0, 1, 1E, 3, 5, 6, 10, 30,
APPENDIX • Automatic synchronization of firmware version in the dual-active mode • Multi-path & load-balancing support (Microsoft MPIO) • Max 122 devices • Max 128 LUNs (volume set) per controller Monitors/Notification • LCD Control Panel for setup, alarm mute and configuration • System status indication through LCD, LED and alarm buzzer • Subsystem management ready Drive Interface • Up to 122 devices using SAS expanders (one external Mini SAS 4x connector) • Up to 6Gb/s per port Host Interface • 8Gb Fibre-
APPENDIX Software Drivers • OS Independent Physical/Electrical SAS hard drives • Up to 12/16 2.5-inch or 3.5-inch SAS hot-plug hard drives (6.0 Gb/s) at speeds of 10K or 15K rpm SATA hard drives • Up to 12/16 2.5-inch or 3.5-inch SATA hot-plug hard drives (6.0 Gb/s) at speeds of 7.2K or 10K rpm. Connectivity to the controller system backplane is provided through an interposer assembly for redundant controller.
APPENDIX • 1 LAN RJ-45 connector • 2 SAS CH0&CH1 connector for SAS to SAS RAID controller LED Indicators Hard-drive carrier • 1 single-color activity LED status indicator • 1 two-color fault/power LED status indicator Controller board • 2 single-color LED status indicators for each SAS expander port, one for link and one for the activity status Host board • 2 single-color LED status indicator per SAS host • 2 single-color LED status indicator per Fibre host • 2 single-color LED status indicators per iSCSI h
APPENDIX Environmental Temperature: • Operating • Storage 0° to 40°C –40° to 60°C Relative humidity: • Operating • Storage 10% to 80% (non-condensing) 5% to 95% (non-condensing) 39
