RAID Subsystem DVA-12T | Installation Manual Warnings and Certifications | en Warnings and Certifications Warning A shielded power cord is required in order to meet FCC emission limits and also to prevent interference with nearby radio and television reception. Use only shielded cables to connect I/O devices to this equipment. You are cautioned that changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void your authority to operate the equipment.
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| Warnings and Certifications RAID Subsystem DVA-12T | Installation Manual this user’s guide, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turn-...
RAID Subsystem DVA-12T | Installation Manual Introduction | en Introduction This hardware manual briefly introduces the DVA 12 T iSCSI-to-SATA-II storage subsystem shown in Figure 2.1. Product Overview The RAID subsystem comes with two (2) Ethernet host ports capable of large I/O transfers over iSCSI packets.
| Introduction RAID Subsystem DVA-12T | Installation Manual identical with connecting Ethernet network devices either point-to-point to iSCSI initiators or using Ethernet switches. Other Concerns: - Subnet, gateway, and other access control mechanisms can be applied with the iSCSI port connection.
RAID Subsystem DVA-12T | Installation Manual Introduction | en 2.2.2 Front Panel Overview The front section of the subsystem features a 4x3 layout for twelve (12) 3.5-inch drives. The two (2) handles on the front of the subsystem enable you to easily insert/extract the chassis into/from a rack or cabinet.
| Introduction RAID Subsystem DVA-12T | Installation Manual The rear panel shown in Figure 2.5 accommodates the following components: • RAID controller module: A controller board and a DDR RAM DIMM module are housed in the controller module to provide the system RAID functionalities. (See Section 2.3.3 The RAID Controller Module) •...
RAID Subsystem DVA-12T | Installation Manual Introduction | en Fig. 2.7 Opening One of the Front Handles 2.3.2 Drive Trays Fig. 2.8 Drive Tray Front View The RAID subsystem comes with twelve (12) drive trays (see Figure 2.8) designed to accom- modate separately purchased, standard 1-inch pitch, 3.5-inch disk drives.
| Introduction RAID Subsystem DVA-12T | Installation Manual 2.3.4 Controller Module Interfaces All external interfaces that connect to external devices are located on the controller module rear panel shown below. The interfaces are listed below. Fig. 2.9 Controller Module Interfaces – 2-port version •...
RAID Subsystem DVA-12T | Installation Manual Introduction | en ies to their full capacity. It normally requires approximately twelve (12) hours for the battery to be fully charged. If the battery is not fully charged after twelve (12) hours, there is a prob- lem with the BBU module and you should contact your subsystem vendor immediately.
| Introduction RAID Subsystem DVA-12T | Installation Manual their rotation speed to generate more cooling air to extract the heat generated by the hard drives. Fig. 2.12 Cooling Module Subsystem Monitoring The RAID subsystem comes with a number of different monitoring methods that provide you with continual updates on the status of the system and individual components.
RAID Subsystem DVA-12T | Installation Manual Introduction | en Event notification messages indicate the completion or status of array configuration tasks and are always accompanied by two (2) or three (3) successive and prolonged beeps. CAUTION! Failing to respond when an audible alarm is heard can lead to permanent damage of the RAID subsystem.
(See Section 6.3 DIMM Module Replacement) Rack installation: The enclosure chassis can be installed into rack cabinet using separately purchased mounting rails, rear-attached brackets, or Bosch’s slide rails (see Section 3.6 Rack/Cabinet Installation). Safety Precautions 3.3.1...
RAID Subsystem DVA-12T | Installation Manual Hardware Installation | en Handle the system modules by the retention screws, eject levers, or the modules metal frames/face plates only. Avoid touching the PCB boards and connector pins. None of the covers or replaceable modules should be removed in order to maintain com- pliance with safety, emission, or thermal requirements.
| Hardware Installation RAID Subsystem DVA-12T | Installation Manual Installation Procedure Flowchart Table 3.1 shows a flowchart of the installation procedure. As you complete each step, check off the “Done” box on the right. Please use this flowchart in conjunction with the instructions that follow.
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RAID Subsystem DVA-12T | Installation Manual Hardware Installation | en Fig. 3.1 Front View of an Individual Drive Tray Open the front flap on the drive tray. (See Figure 3.2) Push the release button on the front of the drive tray. The front flap will open in an upward direction.
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| Hardware Installation RAID Subsystem DVA-12T | Installation Manual Fig. 3.4 Drive Tray Key-lock Rotation Once the drive tray is inserted, the RAID subsystem will recognize the drive and scan it in automatically. F.01U.027.798 | V1 | 2006.06 Bosch Security Systems...
• Bosch RAIDWatch Server: The Bosch RAIDWatch Server is a powerful module that runs as an independent program from RAIDWatch and can be installed redundantly on different hosts. It is used for event notification via email, fax, LAN broadcast, SNMP traps, MSN Messenger, ICQ, SMS (Short Message Service), and the configuration utility screen.
| Subsystem Monitoring RAID Subsystem DVA-12T | Installation Manual Status-indicating LEDs 4.2.1 Brief Overview of the LEDs The following devices all come with LEDs that inform subsystem managers about the opera- tional status of the component on which they are mounted. The RAID subsystem has status-...
RAID Subsystem DVA-12T | Installation Manual Subsystem Monitoring | en 4.2.3 Controller Module LEDs The rear panel of the controller module is shown in Figure 4.2. The LEDs on the controller’s faceplate that can be accessed from the rear of the enclosure are numbered from 1 to 6. The definitions are shown in Table 4.3.
| Subsystem Monitoring RAID Subsystem DVA-12T | Installation Manual Name Color Status Speed LED Green ON indicates the connection speed is running at 1Gigabit per second OFF indicates the connection speed is running at 10/100Mb per second Status LED...
RAID Subsystem DVA-12T | Installation Manual Subsystem Monitoring | en 4.2.7 Cooling Module LEDs Each cooling module has one (1) red LED on the back. The LED corresponds to the single fan in the cooling module. (See Figure 4.6) When the LED is on, it indicates the fan has failed.
RAID Subsystem DVA-12T | Installation Manual Subsystem Connection and Operation | en Subsystem Connection and Operation Cabling Following are the requirements on the type of cables used to connect the subsystem’s iSCSI host ports: • Gigabit Ethernet network cables. •...
| Subsystem Connection and Operation RAID Subsystem DVA-12T | Installation Manual 5.2.1 Direct-Attached, Single Connection In the configuration shown in Figure 5.1, the iSCSI drive is attached directly to the VIP X1600 encoder unit. The advantage of this configuration is recording traffic is not loaded onto the network.
RAID Subsystem DVA-12T | Installation Manual Subsystem Connection and Operation | en 5.2.2 Connection through an Ethernet Switches In the configuration shown in Figure 5.2 all codecs and cameras are connected via an Ethernet Switch. This is a standard configuration for using IP cameras and codecs sharing the same iSCSI drive.
| Subsystem Connection and Operation RAID Subsystem DVA-12T | Installation Manual Power On Once all the components have been installed in the RAID subsystem, the iSCSI ports have been connected to the network, power on the network devices, the subsystem, and then power on the servers/iSCSI initiators.
RAID Subsystem DVA-12T | Installation Manual Subsystem Connection and Operation | en NOTICE! Although the PSUs are redundant and a single PSU can provide sufficient power to the sys- tem, it is advisable to turn both of the power switches on. If only one PSU is operating and fails, system operation will be terminated.
| Subsystem Maintenance and Upgrading RAID Subsystem DVA-12T | Installation Manual Subsystem Maintenance and Upgrading Overview 6.1.1 Maintenance Constant monitoring and maintenance of your RAID subsystem will minimize subsystem down- time and preserve the working integrity of the system for a longer period of time. If any of the subsystem components fail, they must be replaced as soon as possible.
RAID Subsystem DVA-12T | Installation Manual Subsystem Maintenance and Upgrading | en Replacing Controller Module Components The controller module consists of the components shown below: • DIMM Module The DIMM module can be replaced when the DIMM module fails or if a larger capacity DIMM module is required.
| Subsystem Maintenance and Upgrading RAID Subsystem DVA-12T | Installation Manual 6.2.3 Replacing the Controller Module If the controller module has failed, it must be replaced. To replace a failed controller module: Remove the failed controller module. (See Section 6.2.2 Removing the Controller Module) If the DIMM module is undamaged it can be removed (See Section 6.3 DIMM Module...
RAID Subsystem DVA-12T | Installation Manual Subsystem Maintenance and Upgrading | en 6.3.2 DIMM Module Replacement Procedure NOTICE! If you are going to replace or upgrade a DIMM module, please follow the instructions below. If you do not want to replace or upgrade a DIMM module and would like to install a controller module, please see Section 6.2.3 Replacing the Controller Module.
RAID Subsystem DVA-12T | Installation Manual Subsystem Maintenance and Upgrading | en Fig. 6.5 Install the BBU Module Secure the BBU module to the enclosure. Tighten the two (2) retention screws as shown above on the back of the BBU module.
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| Subsystem Maintenance and Upgrading RAID Subsystem DVA-12T | Installation Manual Fig. 6.6 PSU Parts Identification Fig. 6.7 Removing the PSU Retention Screw Once the power switch has been turned off, remove the power cable that connects the RAID subsystem to the main power. The power cable socket is found on the left-hand side of the module.
RAID Subsystem DVA-12T | Installation Manual Subsystem Maintenance and Upgrading | en Fig. 6.9 Remove the Cooling Module Reinstall the cooling module into the new PSU module. To do this, align the cooling mod- ule with the lower level of the PSU bracket and gently slide the cooling module in.
| Subsystem Maintenance and Upgrading RAID Subsystem DVA-12T | Installation Manual To replace a cooling module, please follow these instructions: Remove the cooling module. Two (2) clips secure the cooling module to the subsystem. To remove the cooling module push these clips together and gently pull the cooling module out of the enclosure.
RAID Subsystem DVA-12T | Installation Manual Subsystem Maintenance and Upgrading | en • Remove drives slowly: When removing a drive tray, withdraw it from the enclosure slowly. If the drive tray is removed too quickly a drive I/O timeout might occur.
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| Subsystem Maintenance and Upgrading RAID Subsystem DVA-12T | Installation Manual Fig. 6.12 Drive Tray Key-Lock Rotation Remove the drive tray with the hard drive. Once the drive tray is dislodged from the chas- sis, gently and carefully withdraw the drive tray with hard drive from the chassis.
RAID Subsystem DVA-12T | Installation Manual Specifications | en Specifications Technical Specifications Environmental Specifications Humidity 5 to 95% (non condensing – operating and non-operating) Temperature Operating: 0º to 40ºC Non-operating: -40º to 60ºC Altitude Sea level to 12,000ft Power Requirements...
| Specifications RAID Subsystem DVA-12T | Installation Manual Event Broadcast/Alert Yes (via RAIDWatch sub-modules, the Configuration Client utility or NPC) Event Notification Yes (via RAIDWatch sub-modules, Configuration Client or NPC) Hardware Connection In-band over Ethernet, or RS-232C Configuration on Disk Configuration data stored on disks for logical drive assemblies to exist after controller replacement;...
RAID Subsystem DVA-12T | Installation Manual Spare Parts and Accessories | en Spare Parts and Accessories Spare Parts Spare parts that come with the subsystem are listed in Table 8.1. Model Name Description DVA-SCIK-12A iSCSI-to-SATA II RAID controller module, 2x 1 Gigabit Ethernet Host channels, 12 x SATA drive channels, 1 GB DDR RAM.
RAID Subsystem DVA-12T | Installation Manual Pin Outs | en Fig. 9.1 LAN Port Pin Outs Pin Name Pin Name LAN_TXP LAN_TXN LAN_RXN LAN_RXP Table 9.3 Ethernet Port Pin Outs Main Power IEC-type receptacle. Bosch Security Systems F.01U.027.798 | V1 | 2006.06...