Yotta 3 E Series SAS/SATA RAID Subsystem Hardware Installation Guide Ver: 1.
Preface C Cooppyyrriigghhtt 22001111 All rights Reserved- Printed in Taiwan N Noottiiccee We make no warranties with respect to this documentation either express or implied and provide it "as it". This includes but is not limited to any implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose. The information in this document is subject to change without notice. We assume no responsibility for any errors that may appear in this document.
Hardware Operation Manual R Reegguullaattoorryy iinnffoorrm maattiioonn For Europe This drive is in conformity with the EMC directive. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Statement This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. Those limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
G Geenneerraall SSaaffeettyy G Guuiiddeelliinneess DO NOT place the RAID SYSTEM on uneven or unstable work surfaces. Seek servicing if the casing has been damaged. DO NOT place or drop objects on top of the RAID SYSTEM and do not shove any foreign object into it. DO NOT expose RAID SYSTEM to liquids, rain, or moisture. DO NOT expose RAID SYSTEM to dirty or dusty environments. DO NOT expose RAID SYSTEM to magnetic field.
Hardware Operation Manual to know in learning how to install your RAID system. This manual also assumes that you know the basic concepts of RAID technology. For the detail about how to configure your RAID system, please refer to the RAID system Software Operation manual.
Table of Contents PREFACE........................................................................................................................2 COPYRIGHT 2011 ........................................................................................................2 NOTICE .......................................................................................................................2 TRADEMARKS .........................................................................................................
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Chapter 1 Introduction This chapter introduces the features and capabilities of RAID SYSTEM.
Hardware Operation Manual Y3-12/16/24S6ES6 LSI 800MHz RAID-on-Chip (ROC) processor Support cache memory size up to 4GB in DDRII-800 DIMM type with ECC registered Support 12/16/24 SAS 6Gb/SATA 6Gb disk channels. Dual mini SAS 4 x 6Gb SAS Ports Support RAID level 0, 1, 10(1E), 3, 5, 6, 30, 50, 60 and JBOD Support global and local hot spare Redundant and Hot Swappable Fan, Power and Drives. Hot Swap, Hot Spare and Automatic Drive Rebuild Supported.
B Beeffoorree yyoouu bbeeggiinn Unpacking & Checking The Equipment Before unpacking the RAID SYSTEM, prepare a clean, stable surface to put on the contents of your RAID SYSTEM shipping container.
Hardware Operation Manual SAS to SAS RAID system Y3-12S6ES6 : RAID System x1 RAID system Hardware Installation Guide and RAID system Software Operation Manual (CD x 1) RS232 cable x1 Mini SAS to Mini SAS Cable x 1 Power Cord x 2 FAN x 1 HDD tray x 13 Mounting screws (bag) ×1 Y3-16S6ES6 : RAID System x1 RAID system Hardware Installation Guide and RAID system Software Operation Manual (CD x 1) RS232 cable x1 Mini SAS to Mini SAS Cable x 1 Power Cord x 2 FAN x 1 HDD tray x 1
What else you need Hard disk drives (different RAID levels require different numbers of HDDs). Refer to Software Operation manual for more detail information.
Hardware Operation Manual IIddeennttiiffyyiinngg PPaarrttss ooff tthhee R RA AIID D ssyysstteem m The illustrations below identify the various parts of the RAID SYSTEM.
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Hardware Operation Manual 1. LCD Display Panel The front panel LCD continuously displays the status of the RAID SYSTEM. The following is an example of the RAID SYSTEM 2. Cartridge Handle 3. Lock & Release-Button 4. HDD status LED Indicator LED ? Colors Indicate Blue HDD On Line Blue + Blink HDD Access Red HDD Error 5. Function keys.
Chassis Rear View Y3-24S6EPE / Y3-24S6ES6 1. Controller Box 1 2. Controller Box 2 (Reserved) 3. FAN failure indicator (Rear / Front) 4. FAN Module 1 5. FAN Module 1 latch 6. Power Switch 7. FAN failure indicator (Rear / Front) 8. FAN Module 2 9. FAN Module 2 latch 10. AC inlet 1 & Latch 11. Power Module 1 12. AC inlet 2 & Latch 13. Power Module 2 14. AC inlet 3 & Latch 15. Power Module 3 16.
Hardware Operation Manual Y3-16S6EPE / Y3-16S6ES6 1. Controller Box 2 (Reserved) 2. Controller Box 1 3. FAN failure indicator (Rear / Front) 4. FAN Module 1 5. FAN Module 1 latch 6. Power Switch 7. FAN failure indicator (Rear / Front) 8. FAN Module 2 9. FAN Module 2 latch 10. AC inlet 1 & Latch 11. Power Module 1 12. AC inlet 2 & Latch 13.
Y3-12S6EPE / Y3-12S6ES6 / Y3-12S6EF8 1. Controller Box 2. AC inlet 2 & Latch 3. AC inlet 1 & Latch 4. Power Module 2 5. Power Module 1 6. FAN failure indicator (Rear / Front) 7. FAN Module 8. FAN Module latch 9.
Hardware Operation Manual Controller Rear View Y3-24S6EPE Y3-16S6EPE Y3-12S6EPE 19
1. SAS Expand Port 2. PCIe 8x Port 3. Console 4. Terminal 5. LAN port 6. Raid Controller Status LED & Fault LED Indicator LED Colors Indicate Status Green + Blink Raid Controller OK Fault Red Raid Controller Fault 7. SAS Expand LED Indicator (Link / Access) LED Colors Indicate FC Green Link Blue + Blink Access 8.
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1. SAS Expand Port 2. SAS CH 1 3. SAS CH 0 4. Console 5. Terminal 6. LAN port 7. Raid Controller Status LED & Fault LED Indicator LED Colors Indicate Status Green + Blink Raid Controller OK Fault Red Raid Controller Fault 8. SAS Expand Port LED Indicator (Link / Access) LED Colors Indicate SAS Green Link Blue + Blink Access 9. SAS CH1 LED Indicator (Link / Access) 10.
Hardware Operation Manual Y3-12S6EF8 1. FC CH 0 (Link & Access LED Indicator) 2. FC CH 1 (Link & Access LED Indicator) 3. FC CH 2 (Link & Access LED Indicator) 4. FC CH 3 (Link & Access LED Indicator) LED Colors Indicate FC Green Link Blue + Blink Access 5. Console 6. Terminal 7. LAN port 8. Raid Controller Status LED & Fault LED Indicator LED Colors Indicate Status Green + Blink Raid Controller OK Fault Red Raid Controller Fault 9. Reserved 10.
SSppaaccee R Reeqquuiirreem meenntt When selecting a location for your system, be sure to allow an adequate space. The system has vents around it which will require a minimum of 3 inches of unobstructed space for airflow. Openings in the equipment should be blocked, or there may be an issue of reliability problems with your system. A system product should never be place around a radiator or heat register.
Hardware Operation Manual IInnssttaallll hhaarrdd ddiisskkss The RAID SYSTEM includes 12/16/24 (depending on your models) removable disk cartridges. The following sections describe how to install disks into RAID SYSTEM subsystems. Remove Cartridges We designed the lock/unlock mechanism on a same button and called EzSecurLock. No need a key but with security. How to remove Cartridges? 1: Push the button inward 2: While holding in the button, then slide down 3: The HDD door will be opened automatically.
Install HDDs. 1) Put HDD into the Cartridge. 2) Align 4 screws holes on both HDD & Cartridge. 3) Fasten all 4 screws to mount HDD in the cartridge and make sure the HDD is properly tightened. Install Cartridges Reversed the procedures of “Remove cartridges” to install cartridges back to RAID system.
Hardware Operation Manual IInnssttaallll P PC CIIee rreeppeeaatteerr ccaarrdd ((FFoorr PPCCIIee--SSAASS RRAAIIDD oonnllyy)) External PCIe 8X Connector PCIe repeater PCIe 8X To install the PCIe repeater card, remove the mounting screw and existing bracket from the rear panel behind the selected PCIe slot. Align the gold-fingered edge on the card with the selected PCIe expansion slot. Press down gently but firmly to ensure that the card is properly seated in the slot.
Chapter 2 Hardware Installation This chapter presents: IInnssttrruuccttiioonnss oonn rreeppllaacciinngg ccoom mppoonneennttss IInnssttrruuccttiioonnss oonn rreeppllaacciinngg tthhee hhoott ssw waappppaabbllee ccoom mppoonneennttss IInnssttrruuccttiioonnss oonn hhoow w ttoo iinnssttaallll aanndd uuppggrraaddee D DR RA AM M R Reeppllaaccee tthhee C Coonnttrroolllleerr Read the replacing notices in this chapter before proceeding with replacement.
Hardware Operation Manual Removing the controller from Y3-16/Y3-24 series Y3-24S6 Series 1: 1-1) Disconnect the host cables 1-2) Turn anti-clockwise to release the thumb screw. 1-3) Use the eject kit to remove controller board.
Y3-12S6 Series 1: 1-1) Disconnect the host cables 1-2) Turn anti-clockwise to release the thumb screw. 1-3) Use the eject kit to remove controller board.
Hardware Operation Manual R Reeppllaacciinngg // U Uppggrraaddiinngg D DD DR RIIII SSD DR RA AM M Read the pre-installation notices in this chapter before proceeding with installation. RAID SYSTEM is normally supplied with 1GB DDRII-800 SDRAM installed. There's no set formula to determine how much cache memory to use, but as a general rule, a workstation, with mostly very large files, such as for audio or video editing and playback, graphics or CAD files, can benefit from a large cache.
Installing memory module Before install a DDRII SDRAM ensures the system is power off and disconnected. Then: 1: Removing the controller module from Raid system. 2: Open the cover of controller module. 3. Insert a memory module into the memory socket. 4. Close the cover of controller module.
Hardware Operation Manual Static electricity can damage electronic components. To prevent against such damage: Work in a static-free environment Wear a grounded anti-static wrist strap Store uninstalled components in anti-static bags Handle PCBs by their edges and avoid touching chips and connectors.
H Hoott SSw waappppiinngg ttoo rreeppllaaccee tthhee FFaann M Moodduullee This section provides instructions for the removal and installation of the Fan module indicated in the figure below. Y3-16S6 & Y3-24S6 Series Removing the Fan Module from RAID system Remove the Fan modules by pushing the latch to release the lock of module then slide it back and lifting off.
Hardware Operation Manual Replacing Fan in a Fan Module: Step 1: Turn anti-clock wise to release the thumb screw. Step 2: slide the cover to blue arrow direction . Step 3: Remove the cover of Fan module and lift the Fans.
Hardware Operation Manual H Hoott SSw waappppiinngg ttoo rreeppllaaccee tthhee PPoow weerr M Moodduullee This section provides instructions for the removal and installation of the Power Module indicated in the figure below. Removing the Power Module from RAID system Y3-16/24S6 Series : Removing the Power Module from RAID system Y3-12S6 Series : Step1&2: Unscrew the thumb screw. Step1: Unscrew the thumb screw. Step3: Release the latch and hold it at unlock-position.
Hardware Operation Manual T Tuurrnniinngg oonn ffoorr tthhee ffiirrsstt ttiim mee When cabling is completed, RAID SYSTEM can be turned on. This should be done in the following order: 1. First turn on the power switch of RAID SYSTEM. 2. Then power on and boot the host computer(s) When RAID SYSTEM is running, you are ready to configure one or more RAID arrays. You have the following options: 1.
Hardware Operation Manual IInnssttaallll tthhee R RA AIID D ssuubbssyysstteem m iinn aa R Raacckk You are shipped with one rack mounting kit for each RAID subsystem that you intend to rack mount. The RAID subsystem is designed for installation into an industry-standard 19-inch rack mount cabinet. Following the use of this section for installing the RAID subsystem into a Rack Step1: Assemble and adjust the slide Rails a. Insert rear slide rail into left (right) slide rail b.
Hardware Operation Manual Step 2 : Install Clip nuts Attach M5 clip nut on each side of the front rack posts. Clip nuts use the figure 2 below to locate the clip nuts. Note: These clip nuts will be used to secure the subsystem through its front ears as will be discussed in Step 4.
Hardware Operation Manual Step 3 : Slide the subsystem into the server rack Lift the subsystem enclosure and slide it slowly and gently along the slide rail into the rack.
Hardware Operation Manual Fasten two M5 screws through the chassis ears in the front side of the chassis. The RAID subsystem should now be securely mounted into the rack. Figure 4: Secure the subsystem in the server rack Install the RAID subsystem into the Rack Cabinet 1. Lift the RAID subsystem (one person on each side of the RAID system) and approach the rack with the button-back of the RAID subsystem facing the end of Slide rails. 2. Slide the RAID subsystem evenly all the way into the rack cabinet. 3.
Hardware Operation Manual Appendix A H Hoow w ttoo ddeeppllooyy tthhee SSA ASS JJB BO OD Dw wiitthh Y Yoottttaa 33 SSA ASS R Raaiidd There are many topologies of SAS JBOD with Yotta 3 SAS Raid.
Hardware Operation Manual One SAS Raid subsystem with two SAS JBOD 24 Bay SAS-SAS RAID Subsystem (Rear Side) IN 24 Bay SAS JBOD OUT OUT 24 Bay SAS JBOD One SAS Raid subsystem with three SAS JBOD IN OUT 43
Hardware Operation Manual One SAS Raid subsystem with four SAS JBOD 24 Bay SAS-SAS RAID Subsystem (Rear Side) IN 24 Bay SAS JBOD OUT OUT 24 Bay SAS JBOD 24 Bay SAS JBOD 16 Bay SAS JBOD It supports up to four tiers and 122 SAS/SATAII peripheral devices (SAS/SATA HDDs + Raid Enclosures) by using SAS expanders.
Hardware Operation Manual Mini SAS Cable. Another is connected to the SAS CH1/E Port on the second tier SAS JBOD. Fourth tier is a SAS JBOD with a SAS CH0 on it. Connecting SAS CH0 to SAS exp. Port on third tier SAS JBOD via a Mini SAS to Mini SAS Cable. It is often recommended to install the hard drive with same brand, model no., interface and capacity in this RAID subsystem. Due to hard drives spin at different speed and it may lead to compatible issue or performance decline.
Hardware Operation Manual Appendix B C o n ne c t o r s Ethernet RJ-45 Connector 1 8 Pin# Signal Name 1 TX+ 2 TX- 3 RX+ 4 NC 5 NC 6 RX- 7 NC 8 NC RJ-11 RS-232 Pin# 1 2 3 4 5 46 Signal Pin# Signal NC 6 NC GND RX TX CTS
Hardware Operation Manual Mini-SAS cable Connector Pin# Signal Name Pin# A1 GND B1 Signal Name GND A2 RX0+ B2 TX0+ A3A3 RX0- B3 TX0- A4 GND B4 GND A5 RX1+ B5 TX1+ A6 RX1- B6 TX1- A7 GND B7 GND A8 RX2+ B8 TX2+ A9 RX2- B9 TX2- A10 GND B10 GND A11 RX3+ B11 TX3+ A12 RX3- B12 TX3- A13 GND B13 GND 47
Hardware Operation Manual Appendix C Battery Backup Module (BBM) The external RAID controller operates using cache memory .The battery Backup Module is an add-on module that provides power to the external RAID controller cache memory in the event of a power failure. The Battery Backup Module monitors the write back cache on the external RAID controller, and provides power to the cache memory if it contains data not yet written to the hard drives when power failure occurs.
Hardware Operation Manual BBM Installation Procedures (Y3-12S6E & Y3-16S6E) Make sure all power to the system is disconnected. Use screw driver to release Controller's top cover screw and take off top cover.
Hardware Operation Manual Insert Battery pack 3 pin connector into Battery Board (ARC8006-2) JA2 connector, JA2 location shown as in bellow: Put back the top cover of the Controller module 4U RAID system please check “BBM Installation Procedures V1.0.pdf” (Y3-24S6E) Note: PCIe-SAS Controller’s 3 pin BBM connector is JP1 Battery Backup Capacity Battery backup capacity is defined as the maximum duration of a power failure for which data in the cache memory can be maintained by the battery.
Hardware Operation Manual Operation Battery conditioning is automatic. There are no manual procedures for battery conditioning or preconditioning to be performed by the user. In order to make sure all the capacity is available for your battery cells, allow the battery cell to be fully charged when installed for the first time. The first time charge of a battery cell takes about 24 hours to be fully charged.
Hardware Operation Manual Appendix D S p e c if ic a t i o n s Y3-24S6EPE/Y3-16S6EPE/Y3-12S6EPE Model Number of RAID controller RAID CPU Engine Cache Support (Write back) RAID Levels Y3-24S6EPE Y3-16S6EPE Y3-12S6EPE 1 LSI 800MHz RAID-on-Chip (ROC) processor Up to 4GB 240pins DDR2-800 with ECC registered SDRAM Memory using x8 or x16 chip organization 0, 1,10(1E), 3, 5 , 6, 30, 50 ,60 & JBOD Multiple RAID selections Online array roaming Offline RAID set Online RAID level / stripe size migration Online
Hardware Operation Manual Y3-24S6ES6/Y3-16S6ES6/Y3-12S6ES6 Model Number of RAID controller RAID CPU Engine Cache Support (Write back) RAID Levels Y3-24S6ES6 Y3-16S6ES6 Y3-12S6ES6 1 LSI 800MHz RAID-on-Chip (ROC) processor Up to 4GB 240pins DDR2-800 with ECC registered SDRAM Memory using x8 or x16 chip organization 0, 1,10(1E), 3, 5 , 6, 30, 50 ,60 & JBOD Multiple RAID selections Online array roaming Offline RAID set Online RAID level / stripe size migration Online capacity expansion and RAID level migr
Hardware Operation Manual Y3-12S6EF8 Model Number of RAID controller RAID CPU Engine Cache Support (Write back) RAID Levels Y3-12S6EF8 1 LSI 800MHz RAID-on-Chip (ROC) processor Up to 4GB 240pins DDR2-800 with ECC registered SDRAM Memory using x8 or x16 chip organization 0, 1,10(1E), 3, 5 , 6, 30, 50 ,60 & JBOD Multiple RAID selections Online array roaming Offline RAID set Online RAID level / stripe size migration Online capacity expansion and RAID level migration simultaneously Online volume set growth S
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