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- Page 1 S8A2 Hardware User Manual Ultra 320 SCSI to Serial ATA II Disk Array Systems Version 1.1 www.easyraid.com...
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Page 5: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Preface........................i Chapter 1 System Requirements Operating Environment ..................1 VT100 Terminal Settings .................. 1 Host Interface ....................2 Chapter 2 Basic Configuration Unpacking ......................3 Components ......................4 Front Panel ....................... 4 Disk Tray ......................5 ER-S8A2 Rear View .................. -
Page 7: Preface
Preface About this Manual This manual is designed to make the disk array system as easy to use as possible. Information contained in this document has been checked for accuracy, but no guarantee is given that the con- tents are correct. Information and specifications are subject to change without notice. Copyright Notice ©... - Page 8 S8A2 Serial ATA II Disk Array Systems Important Safety Instructions, Care and Handling Before starting, take a few minutes to read this manual. Read all of these instructions and save this manual for later reference. Protect the disk array system from extremely high or low temperatures.
- Page 9 S8A2 Serial ATA II Disk Array Systems The appliance must be grounded. The disk array system is equipped with a 3-wire grounded type of power cord. This power cord will only fit into a grounded type of power outlet.
- Page 10 S8A2 Serial ATA II Disk Array Systems Placement Notes • The disk array system LCD panel can be damaged by exposure to direct sunlight. Limit exposure to subdued or indirect sunlight only. • The disk array system should be used only in clean environments that are free from airborne contaminants such as dust, dirt, and smoke.
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Page 11: Chapter 1 System Requirements
1 System Requirements Ensure that the following requirements are met before installing the disk array system. Operating Environment • 15 cm (6-inches) of space around the disk array system for proper ventilation • ambient temperature of 5°C to 40°C (40°F to 104°F) •... -
Page 12: Host Interface
The disk array system has dual SCSI interfaces. Refer to the following sections to understand host interface system requirements. Small Computer Systems Interface The easyRAID-S8A2 has dual Ultra320 SCSI interfaces that are compatible with previous SCSI stan- dards. Refer to the following table to understand SCSI bus requirements. Note Subtract the internal cable length (30 cm) from the maximum SCSI bus length to calculate the maximum external SCSI cable length. -
Page 13: Chapter 2 Basic Configuration
2 Basic Configuration This chapter describes disk array system connections and disk installation. Unpacking Contact your supplier if any of the following items are missing or damaged. Caution The disk array system is heavy. Be careful when lifting and moving it. RS-232 Cable Disk Tray Keys Disk Array System... -
Page 14: Components
S8A2 Serial ATA II Disk Array Systems Components Front Panel 10 11 12 13 Enter Power P/S Fail Enter Access Name Description Disk trays 1 to 8 Removable hot swap disk trays. Displays warning, operating, and configuration LCD panel information. -
Page 15: Disktray
S8A2 Serial ATA II Disk Array Systems DiskTray Front Name Description Status LED • Green-Disk online • Red-No Disk This OrangeLED indicates that the disk is being Access LED accessed. Tray handle Releases the disk tray. -
Page 16: Er-S8A2 Rear View
S8A2 Serial ATA II Disk Array Systems easyRAID S8A2 Rear View Fan 1/3 Fan 2/4 Host Port 2 Host Port 1 P/S 2 Name Description Cooling fan 1/3 System cooling fan.(Fan1 is standard, Fan3 is optional) Host Port 2 Connects to the host server. -
Page 17: Installing Disks
S8A2 Serial ATA II Disk Array Systems Installing Disks This section describes how to install disks in the disk array system. 1 Unlock the disk tray with an included disk tray key 2 .Gently pull the disk tray handle to the opened position. - Page 18 S8A2 Serial ATA II Disk Array Systems 4 Insert the disk into the disk tray and fix into place with screws supplied with the disk. 5 Slide the disk tray back into the empty slot. 6 Slowly push the disk tray handle closed.
- Page 19 S8A2 Serial ATA II Disk Array Systems 7 Lock the disk tray with the key. 8 Repeat steps 1 to 8 until all of the required disks have been installed.
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Page 20: Making Connections
The easyRAID S8A2 has dual Ultra320 SCSI interfaces. Follow these instructions to make connec- tions. 1 Connect the SCSI terminator (A) to the right top connector of the easyRAID S8A2 host port 1 (primary SCSI channel) at the rear of the disk array system. -
Page 21: Connecting A Network
S8A2 Serial ATA II Disk Array Systems Connecting a network Connect the network cable to the RJ-45 port at the rear of the unit. -
Page 22: Connecting And Turning On The Power
S8A2 Serial ATA II Disk Array Systems Connecting and Turning on the Power 1 Plug a power cable (A) to a power connector at the rear of the unit, then plug the second power supply cable into the second power connector (B). -
Page 23: Chapter 3 Maintenance Replacing A Disk
3 Maintenance Replacing a Disk A disk failure is indicated when the Power Error LED at the front of the drive tray turns red and the audible alert sounds. Note Turn off the audible alert by pressing the Up and Down function but- tons on the front panel twice simultaneously. -
Page 24: Replacing A Power Supply
S8A2 Serial ATA II Disk Array Systems Replacing a Power Supply The disk array system is equipped with a Power Supply Fail Indicator LED at the front of the unit that turns red when one of the power supplies fails. The message “Power x failure” also appears on the LCD panel, where x refers to power supply 1, or 2, and an audible alert sounds. - Page 25 S8A2 Serial ATA II Disk Array Systems 4 Pull the power supply handle out. 5 Remove the faulty power supply by pulling the power supply handle A and pressing the release catch B at the same time. 6 Insert a new power supply.
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Page 26: Upgrading Memory
S8A2 Serial ATA II Disk Array Systems 8 Tighten the power supply thumbscrew 9 Reconnect the power cable. Upgrading Memory The disk array system takes a single DDR-333 200-pin DIMM with a maximum capacity of 1 GB. Follow these instructions to upgrade the memory. - Page 27 S8A2 Serial ATA II Disk Array Systems 3 Then remove the DIMM. The DIMM springs out of the socket. 4 Gently push the new DIMM into the stock at 45 degrees. The push the corners of the DIMM down. The DIMM is secured by the DIMM socket retaining clips.
- Page 28 S8A2 Serial ATA II Disk Array Systems 6 Place the top cover on the disk array system and replace the screws to fix the top cover on the disk system chassis.
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Page 29: Appendix
Appendix Hardware Specifications Item Specification Host Interface SCSI Ultra320 Disk Interface SATA II, 3.0 Gb/s Dimensions 88 mm (H) x 480 mm (W) x 470 mm (D) RAID Functions • Raid levels: JBOD, 0, 1, 0+1, 3, 5, 6, 30, 50, TP, NRAID •... - Page 30 S8A2 Serial ATA II Disk Array Systems Item Specification Controller Intel i80331 64-bit RISC microprocessor Disk Interface SATA II (3.0 Gb/s) Disk Channels 8 channels Memory Type DDR-333 200-pin DIMM Memory Sockets Memory Size Up to 1 GB Button Interface...
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