Chapter 2 : " Getting Started " General Overview This chapter helps you get ready to use the Disk Array. It gives you : Unpacking & Checklist Choosing a place for Disk Array Identifying Parts of Disk Array Power Source Installing the Hard Disk Drives Host Linkage Power-On and Self-test LED Display and Function Keys LCD Status Display The following illustrations will help you read the further sections. Special Note : RAID should never be considered a replacement for doing regular backup.
Getting Started Unpacking & Checklist Before unpacking your Disk Array , prepare a clean and stable place to put the contents of your Disk Array's shipping container on. Altogether, you should find the following items in the package : The Disk Array One AC power cord One External SCSI cable Keys ( For HDD Trays ) User Manual RS-232 Cable Remove all the items from the carton. If anything is missing or broken , please inform your dealer immediately.
Getting Started Choosing a place for Disk Array When selecting a place to set up your Disk Array, be sure to follow the guidelines as below: Place on a flat and stable surface. Use a stand that supports at least 50 kgs for this Disk Array. (HDD included ) Place the Disk Array close enough to the computer for the Disk Array's External SCSI cable to reach it. Use a grounded wall outlet. Avoid an electrical outlet controlled by wall switches or automatic timers.
Getting Started Identifying Parts of the Disk Array Front View 1 3 4 6 7 5 8 2 Figure : Front View 1. LCD Status Display Panel 2. HDD Trays 1 ~ 8 3. Function Keys ( , , Enter , ESC ) 4. Power-On Indicator ( PWR Unit 1 , PWR Unit 2 ) 5. Power Supply " Alarm " Reset 6. Host Computer Access Indicator 7. HDD Tray Lock ( Lock / Unlock ) 8.
Getting Started REAR VIEW 12 11 10 9 1 2 3 4 Figure : Rear View 1. SCSI Channel Port (Host Port) 2. Reserved SCSI Channel Port 3. RS-232 Adapter (Terminal Port) 4. Power Supply Main Switch (0 / I) 5. AC Power Input Socket 6. Power Supply Unit 1 7. Power Supply Unit 2 8. Power Supply Unit Switch (0 / I) 9. AC Voltage Select Switch (115V/230V) 10.Venthole for Power Supply 11.Cooling Fan 12.
Getting Started Power Source Choosing a Working Voltage The system can run either on AC 110V (+/10%) or AC 220V (+/10%), Slide the AC voltage select switch on both of the two power supply units to the correct position which corresponds with the wall outlet supply voltage. Warning ! Wrong AC Voltage input will harm the power supply and cause serious damage to the Disk Array.
Getting Started Installing the Hard Disk Drives Step 1 : Unlock the HDD tray by turning the Key-lock to the correct position. Step 2 : Gently Pull out the HDD tray.
Getting Started Step 3 : Insert HDD into the tray Step 4 : Screw in the hard drive. ( Use the correct size, type and thread ) Step 5 : Cabling, Connect the Data cable , SCSI ID cable & Power cable.
Getting Started Step 6 : Gently slide in the HDD tray. Step 7 : Lock the HDD tray. When powered on, the Green LED will light up.
Getting Started Host Linkage With the HDD(s) installed correctly, you are ready to connect the Disk Array to your Host computer. Use a shielded twisted-pair SCSI cable to connect your Host computer to the Disk Array's built-in 68 pin SCSI adapter port. Connect the Host computer as shown below : SCSI Plug Disk Array Host Computer Figure : Host linkage Caution ! For safety reasons, make sure the Disk Array and Host Computer are turned off when you plug-in the SCSI cable.
Getting Started Power-On and Self-Test When you connect the Disk Array to the Host computer, You should press the ON/OFF Power Supply Switch on both of the power supply Hot-Swap units and the Main Switch. It will turn the Disk Array on and the Self-Test will be started automatically.
Getting Started LED Display & Function Keys LED Display Shown below is the LED Display. Please refer to the illustration, the LEDs inform you of the Disk Array's current operating status. Upon activating a certain function, the corresponding LED indicator should turn on indicating that the feature is engaged. 1 4 2 5 3 6 Figure : LED Display LED Descriptions 1. Power Unit 1 Indicator light up : "Green" , it lights when the Power Unit 1 is plugged and operating functionally. 2.
Getting Started Function Keys The four function keys at the top of the front panel perform the following functions : ( ) Up Arrow / Right Arrow Use to scroll the cursor Upward / Rightward ( ) Down Arrow / Left Arrow Use to scroll the cursor Downward / Leftward ( Enter ) Use to confirm a selected item ( ESC ) Use to exit a selection 2-13
Getting Started LCD Status Panel Located the LCD panel, the LCD status panel informs you of the Disk Array's current operating status at a glance. Upon activating a certain function, a symbol or icon corresponding to that function will appear in the display window. The symbol will remain in the display window indicating the status of the Disk Array. Identifying the status on the LCD The following illustration shows the symbols (characters) been used and their representation.
