Altos S700 Series User’s Guide
Copyright © 2002 Acer Incorporated All Rights Reserved. Altos S700 Series User’s Guide Changes may be made periodically to the information in this publication without obligation to notify any person of such revision or changes. Such changes will be incorporated in new editions of this manual or supplementary documents and publications.
vii vii vii xv 3 4 4 4 5 6 13 15 16 16 16 16 18 18 19 19 19 21 21 21 23 24 25 25 26 29 32 33 33 35 37 37 38 41 43 43 43 44 45 Contents Preface Audience Conventions Used In This User Guide European Community Statement Introduction Features Disk Drive Carrier Power Supplies Cooling System I/O Option Modules Safety Statements Unpacking and Initial Setup Installing the System in an Equipment Rack Ambient Temperature Air Flow Mechanical Loading Electrical Considerations Circuit Overloading Setting Fibre Channe
iv RAID Controller Status LEDs RAID Controller Configurations Setting the Enclosure ID Configurations Single RAID Controller Configuration Dual RAID Controller Configuration Connecting a Power Source Connecting an AC Power Source Disk Drive Spin Up Sequence Overview LS Module LS Module Features Altos S700 Enclosure LEDs Disk Drive LEDs Power Supply LEDs Advanced Cooling Module (ACM) LEDs RAID Controller LEDs Location of the Components Installing and Removing a Disk Drive Carrier Installing a Disk Drive Car
v Disk Drives Power Supply Temperature Humidity Altitude Operational Shock Operational Vibration Regulatory Agency Compliance Equipment and parts necessary for upgrade Upgrading from JBOD to RAID Installing the Battery Backup Unit 92 92 92 92 92 93 93 93 103 103 104
vi Contents
vii Preface This Installation Guide describes the installation and operation of the Altos S700 Series. The following products are covered: AS.S7001.001, AS.S7001.002, AS.S7001.003, AS.S7001.004, AS.S7001.005, AS.S7001.006. Audience This Installation Guide is intended for use by the person installing and operating the Altos S700 Series. This Installation Guide describes the operation of the Altos S700 Series only.
viii Notices FCC notice This device has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This device generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy, and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
ix Use conditions This part complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Notice: Canadian users This Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference-Causing Equipment Regulations.
x Important safety information Only a technically qualified person shall access, integrate, configure, and service this product. Intended application uses This product was evaluated as Information Technology Equipment (ITE), which may be installed in offices, schools, computer rooms, and similar commercial type locations.
xi Multiple power cords Warning! To avoid electrical shock, disconnect all AC power cords before accessing inside the system. Earth grounded socket-outlets Warning! To avoid electrical shock, the system power cord(s) must be plugged into socket-outlet(s) that is provided with a suitable earth ground. Precautionary reminders • Over current protection The system is designed to operate on a 20A AC voltage source that is provided with 20A over current protection.
xii Equipment rack precautions Follow the rack manufacturer's safety and installation instructions for proper rack installation. The following additional rack safety installation measures shall be considered: • Anchor the equipment rack The equipment rack must be anchored to an unmovable suitable support to prevent the rack from falling over when one or more systems are fully extended out of the rack assembly. You must also consider the weight of any other devices installed in the rack assembly.
xiii Important safety instructions Read these instructions carefully. Save these instructions for future reference. 1 Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the product. 2 Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners. Use a damp cloth for cleaning. 3 Do not use this product near water. 4 Do not place this product on an unstable cart, stand, or table. The product may fall, causing serious damage to the product.
xiv d If the product does not operate normally when the operating instructions are followed. Adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating instructions since improper adjustment of other controls may result in damage and will often require extensive work by a qualified technician to restore the product to normal condition. e If the product has been dropped or the cabinet has been damaged f If the product exhibits a distinct change in performance, indicating a need for service.
xv European Community Statement This equipment complies with the following European directives: EMC Directive 89/336/EEC and amending Directives 92/31/EEC and 93/ 68/EEC Low Voltage Directive 73/23/EEC.
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Chapter 1 Introduction
This Chapter introduces the Altos S700 Series. The main features of the Series are described along with a list of the models that are available.
3 Introduction The Altos S700 Series provides a highly flexible, high performance storage solution that evolves to meet your changing needs. Based on a modular, “building block” enclosure design, the Altos S700 Series offers exceptional scalability. Each enclosure supports up to 14 disk drives, in a dense 3U form factor. As your storage needs grow, simply add Altos S700 enclosures dynamically - up to a total of 8 enclosures.
4 Chapter 1 Introduction Features • Redundant data paths with dual-ported fibre drives and dual (200MB/s) fibre channel loops for a total of 400 MB/s. • Quad Loop feature, provides over 700MB/s from a single enclosure. • RAID controller option to give RAID functionality. • Downward compatible to 1Gbps. • Dense enclosure with 14 drives in a 3U form factor. • Scalable to 112 drives, support for 15K rpm drives. • Enhanced enclosure services (SES) monitoring and reporting.
5 Caution: Power supply cords shall have conductors with a crosssectional area not less than 4mm2. This cross-sectional area corresponds to a minimum 10AWG wire. Cooling System Cooling is provided by the two Advanced Cooling Modules (ACMs) located at the rear of the enclosure. Each of the ACM units contain two variable speed fans.
6 Chapter 1 Introduction I/O Option Modules 1 2 I I/O Option Slot B 0 1 2 0 I The two rear I/O option slots (A and B) can contain a range of different option modules. The LS module will detect the type of option module installed. I/O Option Slot A Note: The above illustration shows the copper/copper I/O option modules. The available option modules are: I/O Expansion Module - Copper/Copper This 2Gb FC expansion module has two HSSDC connectors.
7 I/O Expansion Module- Optical/Optical This 2Gb FC expansion module has two SFF LC optical connectors. The top connector is the FC Loop Input port and the bottom connector is for FC Loop Expansion. A loop back terminator is not required. Altos S700 RAID Controller The Altos S700 RAID Controller is a high performance controller, providing two host fibre channel and two device fibre channel interfaces. It is an intelligent, caching controller that supports RAID levels 0, 1, 3, 5, 0+1, and JBOD.
8 Figure 1-1: Altos S700 Series Tower Model Chapter 1 Introduction
9 Figure 1-2: Altos S700 Series Rack Model
10 Chapter 1 Introduction
Chapter 2 Installation and Setup
This Chapter describes the installation and set up of the Altos S700 Series. Important safety instructions are discussed along with the electrical, mechanical and environmental precautions that need to be taken. Items that need to be set prior to operating the Altos S700 enclosure are also described here. Note: Please read this Chapter carefully before attempting to install or operate the Altos S700 Series enclosure.
13 Safety Statements The following safety statements must be read before you install or operate the Altos S700 Series. For language translations of these statements refer to Appendix B. Caution: This equipment is intended only for installation in a restricted access location. Caution: Before attempting to install or remove any of the components, ensure that anti-static precautions are taken. The minimum requirement is, a properly grounded anti-static wrist strap and ground wire.
14 Chapter 2 Installation and Setup Warning: A possible shock hazard may exist in the area of the fan connection. Warning: Disconnect the power cords before removing a power supply from the enclosure.
15 Unpacking and Initial Setup When you receive your system, visually inspect the exterior of the packaging for any signs of damage. If any damage is found the carrier and Acer should be informed immediately, and they will advise you of the appropriate action. The cartons are sealed using packaging tape which should be cut open in the normal manner. Exercise caution when lifting out the components.
16 Chapter 2 Installation and Setup Installing the System in an Equipment Rack Before installing the Altos S700 Series in an equipment rack, it is essential that the following guidelines are complied with, to ensure the safe and efficient operation of the system. The Altos S700 Series can be installed in open or closed equipment racks, with a front width of 19”, by observing the environmental, electrical, and mechanical precautions described below.
17 least one other person when installing an enclosure. This is necessary to prevent personal injury and damage to the enclosure.
18 Chapter 2 Installation and Setup Electrical Considerations When installing the Altos S700 Series the following electrical considerations must be applied. Circuit Overloading Care should be taken to ensure that the current does not exceed the rating of the power source circuitry. This includes cabling, power distribution units, filters and any other devices through which the main current flows.
19 Setting Fibre Channel Loop Speed (2Gb or 1Gb) The Altos S700 Series can be operated with fibre channel loop speeds of either 2Gb (default) or 1Gb. The loop speed is set through the use of a jumper (JP2) located on the LS Module. Note: If the enclosure has dual LS modules the following procedures must be applied to both LS modules. 2Gb Operation To set the fibre channel loop speed to 2Gb operation: 1 Remove the LS Module from the front of the enclosure.
20 Chapter 2 Installation and Setup Figure 2-1 Location of Jumpers on LS Module
21 Split Fibre Channel Loop Operation (Quad Loop) Note: Quad Loop is only available on JBOD systems The Altos S700 Series LS module allows for split FC Loop operation, with two dual fibre channel loops of seven disk drives each. In this split loop mode the primary port (I/O Slot A) will form a loop using the first seven drives, 1 to 7 (from right hand side of rackmount systems).
22 3 Chapter 2 Installation and Setup Replace the LS module.
23 Configuration Rules These rules must be applied when implementing the Altos S700 Series configurations: • When daisy chaining, both 2Gb enclosures must be configured identically. • 1Gb and 2Gb systems cannot be daisy chained together. • Two LS modules and two I/O modules are required for dual drive loops. • Cannot mix optical and copper I/O modules in the same enclosure (both I/O Modules must be the same). • Cannot mix 1Gb and 2Gb LS and I/O modules, and 1Gb and 2Gb cables.
24 Chapter 2 Installation and Setup Supported Host Bus Adapters Contact your sales person for a list of approved Host Bus Adapters.
25 Supported Cables Warning: Only the following APPROVED cables must be used with the Altos S700 Series enclosures. This section lists the cables that must be used with the Altos S700 Series enclosure. Failure to adhere to these guidelines may cause the enclosure to operate incorrectly. Copper Cables Only the following AMPHENOL copper Fibre Channel cables must be used with the Altos S700 Series enclosure (copper applications). Amphenol Cable Model Numbers: Model No. Description CA.S7002.001 .
26 Chapter 2 Installation and Setup Optical Cables The following Fibre Channel Optical cables are available from Acer. Please contact your sales person for more details of approved cables: • CA.S7002.005 : 0.3m, 2Gb FC optical cable • CA.S7002.006 : 10m, 2Gb FC optical cable • CA.S7002.007 : 30m, 2Gb FC optical cable • CA.S7002.
Chapter 3 JBOD Configurations
This Chapter describes the procedure for connecting your Altos S700 Series JBOD system to a host computer(s). Detailed information on how to configure and daisy chain enclosures is also provided along with instructions on how to set the enclosure ID.
29 Setting the Enclosure ID Each of the fourteen disk drive slots of the Altos S700 Series has a unique identifier assigned to it. This identifier is assigned using a combination of the slot number and the enclosure ID. The enclosure ID is set using the enclosure ID switch, located on the rear of the Altos S700 (see Figure 3-1). Note: The enclosure ID must be set prior to powering on the enclosure. Note: Each enclosure must have a separate ID when daisy chained together.
30 Chapter 3 JBOD Configurations 1 2 I 0 1 2 0 I Figure 3-1 Location of Enclosure ID Switch Enclosure ID Switch 1 This enclosure ID switch can be set to 0 through 7. The graphic below shows the slot number and location.
31 The fourteen disk drive slots (0 to 13), will be assigned an identifier based on the enclosure ID and the slot number as shown below.
32 Chapter 3 JBOD Configurations Configurations This section describes the procedures for cabling the main configurations of the Altos S700 Series JBOD. Note: The following configuration procedures refer to connecting the Altos S700 Series directly to the host system. It is also possible to connect the system using a Hub/Switch. Caution: Before working on the enclosure, ensure that anti-static precautions have been taken. The minimum requirement is an anti-static wrist strap and grounding wire.
33 JBOD Configurations There are two JBOD configurations covered in this Installation Guide: • Dual FC Loop mode (including how to daisy chain enclosures) • Quad Loop (single enclosure with 4 FCAL loops) Note: The following examples show the Copper/Copper I/O Module option for illustration purposes. The configuration procedures are identical for all I/O Module options. Dual FC Loop Configuration Note: For dual FC Loop enclosures there must be two LS modules installed in the enclosure.
34 Chapter 3 JBOD Configurations Figure 3-2 Connecting dual FC Loop configuration to a host To HBA 1 2 I 0 1 2 0 I To HBA See Appendix C for Loop Diagram. To daisy chain enclosures together, connect link cables from the bottom connectors on the I/O modules of the first enclosure to the top connectors of the I/O modules on the next enclosure (see Figure 3-3). Note: A maximum of eight enclosures may be daisy chained together.
35 Figure 3-3 Daisy chaining dual FC Loop enclosures To HBA 1 2 I 1 2 I To next enclosure 0 1 2 0 I 0 1 2 0 I To HBA To next enclosure See Appendix C for Loop Diagram. Caution: When daisy chaining enclosures, you must ensure that each enclosure has a unique Enclosure ID. Quad Loop Configuration Note: Quad loop configuration requires that the enclosure be configured in split loop mode.
36 Chapter 3 JBOD Configurations This section describes the procedure for connecting the enclosure in quad loop mode. For this configuration there must be two LS modules and two I/O modules installed in the enclosure. 1 Remove both LS modules from the enclosure and install a jumper, at jumper location JP3 if one is not already installed. This sets the enclosure to operate in split loop mode. 2 Attach cables to the top and bottom connector of both I/O modules (see Figure 3-4).
37 Connecting a Power Source The Altos S700 enclosure supports dual AC power supplies. Only one power supply is required for normal operation. However, a second, optional power supply may be added to provide a redundant power system. Each power supply has its own AC power inlet. Caution: Power supply cords shall have conductors with a crosssectional area not less than 4mm2. This cross-sectional area corresponds to a minimum 10AWG wire.
38 Chapter 3 JBOD Configurations Disk Drive Spin Up Sequence At power on, the LS module will perform its internal start up initialization routine. Then the LS module will assert the disk drive START_1 and START_2 motor start signals low for disk drive slots 7 through 13, which will spin up the first 7 disk drives immediately.
Chapter 4 RAID Configurations
This chapter describes how to set up, configure and use the Altos S700 Series RAID Controller. Some general information about the RAID controller is also provided.
41 Altos S700 Series RAID Controller Introduction The Altos S700 RAID Controller is a high performance controller, providing two host fibre channel and two device fibre channel interfaces. It is an intelligent, caching controller that supports RAID levels 0, 1, 3, 5, 0+1, and JBOD. The controller enables multiple hosts to access an array of disk drives, which can be configured as one or more virtual storage devices (logical units).
42 Chapter 4 RAID Configurations The controller, I/O, and ethernet circuit boards are assembled into a stack with the controller and ethernet boards mounted to a controller cover plate and the I/O board mounted to the controller board. When the ethernet circuit board is used, it is mounted to the controller circuit board. Figure 4-1 shows the three circuit boards in their relative positions.
43 RAID Controller Circuit Boards This section gives a brief description of the RAID controller circuit boards that are inside the RAID controller module. Caution: The description of the RAID controller circuit boards provided below is for information only. Only qualified service personnel should open the RAID Controller module.
44 Chapter 4 RAID Configurations The I/O circuit board has two SFF optical transceivers supporting shortwave multimode fibre on the host side and a 90-pin controlled impedance (50 Ohm) connector on the device side. An HSSDC connector with repeaters on the expansion loop provides for a copper connection between one of the device channels and an expansion module. Port bypass circuitry on the I/O circuit board enables quadplex operation on a second host loop.
45 RAID Controller Location The RAID controller is installed in the rear of the enclosure in the location shown in Figure 4-2. Figure 4-2 RAID Controller location RAID Controller RAID Controller 1 1 2 2 1 2 3 4 5 0 I 0 6 7 I 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 The above illustration shows a dual RAID configuration. The main parts of the RAID Controller are described in Figure 4-3.
46 Chapter 4 RAID Configurations RAID Controller Status LEDs The RAID controller has 7 Status LEDs as shown above. describes what these LEDs signify. Controller Status LEDs LED Description 1 Yellow - Not Ready. Normally Off. Goes On during power up sequence. 2 Green - Ready. Normally On 3 Green - Dirty Cache. On when there is data in cache. 4 Yellow - BBU Fault. Normally Off. 5 Green - Partner Fail. Normally Off 6 Green - Device Activity i.e. on drive channels. Flashes with activity.
47 RAID Controller Configurations This section describes how to cable the two standard RAID controller configurations: Single RAID Controller and Dual RAID Controller (dual active). The procedure for daisy chaining these standard configurations to expansions enclosures is also described. This section also describes how to set the enclosure ID.
48 Chapter 4 RAID Configurations Setting the Enclosure ID Each of the fourteen disk drive slots of the Altos S700Altos S700 Series has a unique identifier assigned to it. This identifier is assigned using a combination of the Slot number and the enclosure ID. The enclosure ID is set, using the enclosure ID switch, located on the rear of the Altos S700 (see Figure 4-4). Note: The enclosure ID must be set prior to powering on the enclosure.
49 The graphic below shows the slot number and location. Slot location when viewed from the front of the enclo LSM Slot 0 Slot 1 Slot 2 Slot 3 Slot 4 Slot 5 Slot 6 Slot 7 Slot 8 Slot 9 Slot 10 Slot 11 Slot 12 Slot 13 LSM The fourteen disk drive slots (0 to 13), will be assigned an identifier based on the enclosure ID and the slot number as shown in .
50 Chapter 4 RAID Configurations Enclosure ID Drive Slot 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Slot 13 16 31 46 61 76 91 106 121
51 Configurations This section shows how to connect the RAID enclosures to a host system(s). The procedure for daisy chaining the enclosures together is also described. Single RAID Controller Configuration In this configuration only one RAID controller is installed in the enclosure’s I/O slot. The second I/O slot must contain an I/O module or a blank plate. Caution: For all RAID configurations, there must be two LS modules installed in the enclosure.
52 Chapter 4 RAID Configurations Figure 4-5 Single RAID Controller to Host Connector 1 1 2 2 0 I 0 I 1 2 3 4 5 HBA 1 HBA 2 6 7 Daisy Chaining a Single Controller Enclosure To daisy chain the RAID enclosure to an expansion enclosure, connect link cables from the RAID controller to the top connectors of the I/O modules of the expansion enclosure (see Figure 4-6). Note: A maximum of eight enclosures may be daisy chained together.
53 Figure 4-6 Daisy Chaining Single Controller Enclosure I/O Module RAID Controller 1 1 2 2 1 2 3 HBA 1 HBA 2 Connect this cable for dual loop operation Link Cable 1 2 I To next enclosure Total of 8 enclosures may be daisy chained together. 0 1 2 0 I Link Cable 6 7 0 I 0 I 4 5 To next enclosure Caution: When daisy chaining enclosures, you must ensure that each enclosure has a unique Enclosure ID.
54 Chapter 4 RAID Configurations Dual RAID Controller Configuration In this configuration two RAID Controllers are installed in the enclosures I/O slots. Note: The following configuration procedures refer to connecting the Altos S700 Series directly to the host system. It is also possible to connect the system using a Hub/Switch. Caution: Before working on the enclosure, ensure that anti-static precautions have been taken. The minimum requirement is an anti-static wrist strap and grounding wire.
55 Figure 4-7 Dual RAID Controller Configuration 1 1 2 2 Host B 4 5 4 5 6 7 6 7 I 0 1 2 3 0 HBA 2 Host A 1 2 3 I HBA 1 HBA 1 HBA 2 Daisy Chaining a Dual Controller Enclosure To daisy chain the RAID enclosure to an expansion enclosure, connect link cables from the RAID enclosure to the top connectors of the I/O modules of the expansion enclosure (see Figure 4-8). Note: A maximum of eight enclosures may be daisy chained together.
56 Chapter 4 RAID Configurations Figure 4-8 Daisy Chaining a Dual Controller Enclosure Host A 1 2 3 4 5 HBA 2 0 I Link Cable Link Cable 1 2 Total of 8 enclosures may be daisy chained together. 0 1 2 I To next enclosure HBA 1 6 7 0 I 6 7 0 HBA 2 1 2 1 2 3 4 5 I Host B HBA 1 1 2 To next enclosure Caution: When daisy chaining enclosures, you must ensure that each enclosure has a unique Enclosure ID.
57 Connecting a Power Source The Altos S700 enclosure supports dual AC power supplies. Only one power supply is required for normal operation. However, a second, optional, power supply may be added to provide a redundant power system. Each power supply has its own AC power inlet. Caution: Power supply cords shall have conductors with a crosssectional area not less than 4mm2. This cross-sectional area corresponds to a minimum 10AWG wire.
58 Chapter 4 RAID Configurations Disk Drive Spin Up Sequence At power on, the LS module will perform its internal start up initialization routine. Then the LS module will assert the disk drive START_1 and START_2 motor start signals low for disk drive slots 7 through 13, which will spin up the first 7 disk drives immediately.
Chapter 5 System Monitoring
This Chapter describes the devices used to monitor the Altos S700 Series. The location of the monitoring LEDs and how to interpret them is described.
61 Overview The front mounted LS module is the main monitoring device of the Altos S700 Series. This module is complemented by status and fault LEDs, mounted on all the major components of the enclosure, such as, disk drives, power supplies, Advanced Cooling Modules (ACMs), and RAID Controller. All these monitoring devices are discussed in the following sections.
62 Chapter 5 System Monitoring LS Module The LS Module (Loop Resiliency and SES Module) provides monitoring and control for the Altos S700 Series. The module reports status and receives control information over the Enclosure Services Interface (ESI) port of any of the fourteen disk drives installed in the enclosure. The LS Module also provides loop resiliency for the Fibre Channel loop (in the form of Port Bypass Circuits). The Altos S700 Series contains one LS Module1 as standard.
63 Altos S700 Enclosure LEDs The Altos S700 Series has six LEDs located on each of the front mounted LS Modules. These LEDs show the status of the enclosure power, Fibre Channel Loops, LS Module status and the operating mode of the enclosure (1GB or 2Gb operation).
64 Chapter 5 System Monitoring The table below shows the meaning of each of the LEDs, and how to interpret them. Description Color Indication LED 0 Power On Green Normally ON, indicates power is applied. OFF indicates no power. LED 1 Shelf Fault Amber Normally OFF indicates no faults exist in the enclosure. ON indicates a fault. Flashing of this LED indicates the both a 1GB and a 2Gb I/O module has been detected. LED 2 FC Loop A Green ON indicates FC Loop A closed.
65 Disk Drive LEDs Each disk drive carrier has two LED indicators visible from the front of the Altos S700 enclosure. The green disk drive ready LED is controlled by the disk drive, and the bi-colour LED is controlled by the LS Module. The following table shows how to interpret these LEDs.
66 Chapter 5 System Monitoring Figure 5-2 Disk Drive Carrier LEDs BiColor LED (Green/Amber) Disk Drive Ready (Green) F 18
67 Power Supply LEDs The Altos S700 Series uses two AC power supplies. The AC power supplies provide 853W peak output power and 673W continuous output power. The Altos S700 Series power supply has two LED indicators on it, which are visible from the rear of the enclosure. The green Power OK LED is on when the power supply is operating normally. This green LED is driven by the power supply, and indicates that the power supply output voltages are operating normally.
68 Chapter 5 System Monitoring Advanced Cooling Module (ACM) LEDs The Altos S700 Series has two variable speed fans per advanced cooling module. Each of the two ACMs on the rear of the Altos S700 Series enclosure has two fault LEDs visible from the rear of the enclosure. The LEDs are labeled “1” and “2” to correspond with the two fans inside the ACM assembly. These LEDs are normally off and will only be on when a fault is detected in a fan by the LS Module.
69 RAID Controller LEDs The RAID controller has 7 LEDs located and numbered as shown. Figure 5-5 RAID controller LEDs HSSDC Connector RS232 FC Host Connectors (SSF optical) 1 2 3 4 5 Status LEDs 6 7 The table below describes the LEDs meaning. Controller Status LEDs LED Description 1 Yellow - Not Ready. Normally Off. Goes On during power up sequence. 2 Green - Ready. Normally On 3 Green - Dirty Cache. On when there is data in cache. 4 Yellow - BBU Fault. Normally Off.
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Chapter 6 Installing and Removing Components
This Chapter describes the procedures for installing and removing the replaceable components in the Altos S700 Series. Warning: The module handles are to facilitate the easy insertion and removal of the modules, they should not be used to lift and/or carry the enclosure.
73 Location of the Components LS Disk Drives Module Module 1 2 I I/O Module/ RAID Controller Power Supplies 0 1 2 0 I ACMs I/O Module/ RAID Controller
74 Chapter 6 Installing and Removing Components Installing and Removing a Disk Drive Carrier The disk drive carriers are located in the front of the enclosure. Follow these procedures to install and remove the disk drive carrier. Installing a Disk Drive Carrier 1 Select the disk drive slot into which the disk drive carrier is to be installed and remove the carrier blank if there is one installed. 2 Orient the disk drive carrier such that the LEDs are on the top (on the right for desk side systems).
75 Figure 6-1 Disk Drive Carrier Push locking tab in this direction to open F 18 Cam Lever
76 Chapter 6 Installing and Removing Components Installing and Removing an LS Module The LS Modules are located in the front of the enclosure. Follow these procedures to install and remove the LS Modules. Installing an LS Module 1 Select the LS Module slot in to which the LS Module is to be inserted and remove the LS blank if one is installed. 2 Orient the LS Module such that the LEDs are on the top (on the right for deskside systems).
77 Figure 6-2 LS Module Push locking tab in this direction to open 0 1 2 3 4 5 Cam Lever
78 Chapter 6 Installing and Removing Components Installing and Removing a Power Supply The power supplies are located in the rear of the enclosure. Follow these procedures to install and remove the power supplies. Installing a Power Supply 1 Select the power supply slot into which the power supply is to be inserted and remove the carrier blank if there is one installed. 2 Orient the power supply, such that the LEDs are on the top (on the right hand side for rack mount systems).
79 Installing and Removing an Advanced Cooling Module The advanced cooling modules are located in the rear of the enclosure. Follow these procedures to install and remove the advanced cooling modules. Installing an Advanced Cooling Module 1 Select the advanced cooling module slot into which the module is to be installed. 2 Orient the module, such that the LEDs are on the top (on the right hand side for rack mount systems). 3 Gently slide the ACM into the empty ACM slot.
80 Chapter 6 Installing and Removing Components Installing and Removing an I/O Module/RAID Controller Note: In the following section, “I/O Module” is taken to include the RAID Controller in addition to the I/O Module. The I/O module is located in the rear of the enclosure. Follow these procedures to install and remove the I/O module. Installing an I/O Module/RAID Controller 1 Remove the I/O module blank if there is one installed. 2 Gently insert the I/O module into the slot.
Appendix A Safety Statement Translations
82 Appendix A Safety Statement Translations Caution: This equipment is intended only for installation in a restricted access location. Caution: Dieses Gerät sollte nur an einem Ort mit Zugangskontrolle installiert werden. Denna utrustning får endast installeras på ställe med begränsad åtkomst. Laitteisto on tarkoitettu asennettavaksi ainoastaan sivullisilta suojattuun paikkaan. Dette udstyr er kun beregnet til installation i et område med begrænset adgang.
83 Låt skivdrivenheter och strömtillförsel nå rumstemperatur innan strömförsörjningen slås på. Ennen kuin kytket virran hyllyyn sijoitettuihin levyasemiin ja teholähteisiin, odota, että laitteet saavuttavat huoneiston lämpötilan. Sørg for, at drev og strømforsyninger har opnået rumtemperaturer, før strømmen tilsluttes hylden. La diskstasjoner og strømforsyninger nå romtemperatur før du slår på strømmen til hyllen.
84 Appendix A Safety Statement Translations Hvis der i mere end ét udstyrsrackkabinet er indbyrdes forbundet udstyr, bør disse kabinetter have samme grundspænding. Dersom sammenkoblingsutstyr er montert i mer enn ett kabinett i utstyrsrack, anbefales det at kabinettene blir montert slik at de har samme jordingspotensial. Before attempting to install or remove any of the components, ensure that anti-static precautions have been taken.
85 Før det blir gjort forsøk på installere eller fjerne komponenter, må det tas forholdsregler for å avverge statisk elektrisitet. Minimumskravet er riktig jordet antistatisk håndleddstropp og jordingsledning. When installing or removing a rackmount shelf, remove all power supplies and disk drives. It is recommended that you work with at least one other person when installing a disk shelf. This is necessary to prevent personal injury and damage to the shelf.
86 Appendix A Safety Statement Translations Når hylle for rackmontering blir installert eller fjernet, må alle strømforsyninger og diskstasjoner fjernes. Det anbefales at du arbeider sammen med minst én annen person når du installerer en diskhylle. Dette er nødvendig for å hindre personskade og skade på hyllen. The tower skin set is not a field replaceable unit and therefore must not be removed from the Storage Array.
87 Nach dem Entfernen des LS Module muss die entstehende Lücke durch eine Blende oder durch die Installation eines anderen LS Module geschlossen werden. Wird dies nicht beachtet, kann es zu Unterbrechung der Luftzufuhr und zu stark verminderter Kühlung kommen. När en LS Module avlägsnas skall utrymmet som blir kvar blockeras genom att en blindplåt installeras eller genom att sätta in en ny LS Module. Ett allvarligt avbrott i luftflödet kan orsakas och därmed reducera kylningen om detta inte görs.
88 Appendix A Safety Statement Translations Warning A possible shock hazard may exist in the area of the fan connection. Im Bereich des Lüftungsanschlusses besteht Stromschlaggefahr. Det finns risk för elstötar i området runt fläktanslutningen. Tuuletinliitännän ympäristössä voi olla sähköiskun vaara. Der er fare for stød i området, hvor ventilatoren er tilsluttet. Det kan være en viss risiko for elektrisk støt i nærheten av tilkoblingspunktet for viften.
Appendix B Technical Specifications
90 Appendix B Technical Specifications Technical Specifications Host Interface • Two Fibre Channel interfaces, 200MB\s each, 400 MB\s total. • External hub and switch support. Disk Drive Interface • Dual independent Fibre Channel interfaces, 200MB\s each, 400MB\s total. System Max drives per enclosure: Up to 14 drives Max drives per subsystem: Up to 112 drives Redundant, Hot Swappable Components • Two power supplies, removable from the rear.
91 Rack Enclosure Height: 5.22 inches (13.3cm) Width: 17.5 inches (44.5cm) Depth: 20 inches (50.8cm) Weight: 60 lbs (29.5kg) maximum Warranty Three (3) years (5 years disk drive warranty) Monitoring Temperature, advanced cooling modules, power supplies, disk drives, loop resiliency modules, I/O modules Failure Notification In-band reporting SES; LEDs; audible alarm; Spheras Storage Management software.
92 Appendix B Technical Specifications Disk Drives Rotational Velocity: 10K; 15K Form factor: 3.5” Height: 1.0” Interface: Fibre Channel (2Gb FC support) Power Supply AC Power Supply Input Input Voltage: 85 - 264 VAC Current Rating 10 - 5 Amps Input Frequency: 47 - 63 Hz Max. Peak Output Power 853 Watts Max.
93 • Altitude Storage: -200 to 40,000 feet Operational Shock Half sine shock: 3G half sine shock with a pulse duration of 11 milliseconds or less. No permanent damage will occur at or below this level. Operational Vibration Sinusoidal vibration from 5 to 350 Hz at 0.2G (0 to peak) at a sweep rate of 1/2 octave per minute. No permanent damage will occur at or below these levels. Regulatory Agency Compliance Product Safety Standards • UL1950 Information Technology Equipment (US) • CSA C22.
94 Appendix B Technical Specifications Immunity Testing: Light Industry CENELEC EN 50 082-1, 1997 • Electrostatic Discharge CENELEC EN 61000-4-2, 1995 • Radiated Immunity CENELEC EN 61000-4-3 • Electrical Fast Transients (Burst) CENELEC EN 61000-4-4 1995 • Transient (Surge) CENELEC EN 61000-4-5,1995 • Conducted Immunity CENELEC EN 61000-4-6 • Power Line Interruption CENELEC EN 61000-4-11 Electromagnetic Radiation • United States FCC Part 15 Class A, Computing Equipment • Canadian DOC, Data
Appendix C Configuration Loop Diagram
96 Appendix C Configuration Loop Diagram External Loop Diagram for a Single Enclosure System - Single Loop 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Enclosure ID 0 10 16 15 14 13 12 Circles denote disk drives with drive ID shown.
97 External Loop Diagram for a Dual Enclosure System - Single Loop 3 4 5 6 8 7 9 Enclosure ID 0 10 16 18 15 19 14 20 13 21 12 11 22 23 24 Enclosure ID 1 25 31 30 29 28 27 26 Circles denote disk drives with drive ID shown.
98 Appendix C Configuration Loop Diagram External Loop Diagram for a Single Enclosure System - Dual Loop 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Enclosure ID 0 10 16 15 14 13 12 Circles denote disk drives with drive ID shown.
99 External Loop Diagram for a Dual Enclosure System - Dual Loop 3 4 5 6 8 7 9 Enclosure ID 0 10 16 18 15 19 14 20 13 21 12 11 22 23 24 Enclosure ID 1 25 31 30 29 28 27 26 Circles denote disk drives with drive ID shown.
100 Appendix C Configuration Loop Diagram
Appendix D Upgrading an Altos S700 JBOD Array to a RAID Array
In this section the procedure for upgrading a Altos S700 Series Storage Array from a JBOD system to a RAID system is described. The equipment and parts necessary for the upgrade are also described.
103 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. • Altos S700 RAID Controller (2 controllers if dual controller operation is required) • FC host cables to connect RAID controller to host/hub/switch Contact Acer Technical Support to ensure that the correct LS Module Firmware is installed.
104 Appendix D Upgrading an Altos S700 JBOD Array to a RAID Array 5 If you are upgrading to a dual RAID configuration then repeat steps 2 through 4 to install the second RAID controller. 6 Attach the host cable(s) to the host connector on the RAID controller and attach the other end of the cable(s) to your HBA/ hub/switch (refer to Chapter 4 for more details). 1 1 2 2 0 I 0 I 1 2 3 4 5 HBA 1 HBA 2 6 7 7 Install the battery backup unit as described below.
105 Follow this procedure to install the Battery Backup Unit (BBU): 1 Remove the ACM from the enclosure by loosening the two ACM screws and using the handle, slide the ACM out of the enclosure. 2 Lay the ACM on a flat surface as in above. 3 Orient the BBU as shown. Installing the BBU BBU Connector Feed cable through hole provided and attach to the connector Tabs Tabs BBU 4 Feed the BBU cable through the hole provided and connect it to the BBU connector.
106 Appendix D Upgrading an Altos S700 JBOD Array to a RAID Array
107 Index id settings, 29 id table, 49 interface, disk drive, interface, host, 90 A L advanced cooling module, leds, 68 advanced cooling modules, 5, 78, 79 air flow, 16 ambient temperature, 16 audience, vii leds, enclosure, 63 leds, ls module, 63 loading racks, 16 loop resiliency and ses module, ls module, 76 62 M B battery backup unit (BBU) 104 battery backup unit, location 104 modulo 8 58 monitoring, system, 91 N C cabling, dual i/o module, circuit overloading, 18 communication, esi, 62 compl
108 spin up sequence 58 T technical specifications, 90 temperature, 16, 92 terminal emulation 44 U unpacking, 15 V vibration, operational, VT100 44 W warranty, 91 93
