Table of Content PREFACE SAFETY INFORMATION SPECIFICATIONS 1 Product Introduction Box Content General Information 1.2.1 Front Panel Controls and Indicators 1.2.2 Rear Panel Configuration 2 Hardware Installation Removing and Installing a Hard Drive P.10 2.1.1 Installing a Hard Drive P.10 2.1.2 Removing a Hard Drive P.10 Removing and Installing Top Cover...
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4.2.4 Disk PHY Status P.25 4.2.5 Firmware Update P.26 4.2.5.1 SAS Expander Operation Firmware Update P.26 4.2.5.2 SAS Expander MFG CFG Binary Update P.28 5 Compatibility Lists P.29 6 Q&A P.29 7 Technical Support P.32...
In Win’s server website to download the latest updated version. SAFETY INFORMATION To ensure safe and smooth operation of your In Win IW-RS316-03, it is essential that you choose an appropriate location for the system, provide an appropriate operating environment, and adequate power for all components of the system.
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Installing or removing jumpers: A jumper is a short length of conductor used to close, open or bypass part of an electronic circuit. Jumpers on In Win backplane have a small tab on top that you can pick up with your fingertips. Grip the jumper carefully, and plug the jumper to cover the jumper pins on the backplane.
SPECIFICATIONS Model Name IW-RS316-03 Standard EIA-RS310D M/B Form Factor ATX (12” x 9.6”); ATX(12” x10”); EEB(12” x 13”) Dimensions (D x W x H) 660.4 x 482.6 x 131 mm (26" x 19" x 5.25") External: Hot Swap 3.5” x 16 Drive Bay Internal: 2.5”...
General Information When you open the chassis should be like the diagram shows. Rear top cover Middle top cover CRPS Redundant or Single module power supply ATX or EEB M/B Max. PWM Fan (3pcs) Front Controls and 16 x 3.5” tool-less HDD indicators slots...
1.2.1 Front Panel Controls and Indicators Name Color Status Description Blue Solid on System is powered on Power ON/OFF Button with LED System is not powered on NMI Button Press the button to activate user define System Reset Button Press the button to activate system reset Chassis ID Button with LED Blue Solid on...
The slot support 120mm high profile cards. The bracket should be removed 7 Full Height PCI E Slot before using. This slot is for In Win OS disk backup module (option), which support two OS HDD 2.5” 7mm SSD and hot swap function.
2 Hardware Installation Removing and Installing a Hard Drive In Win IW-RS316-03 is featured tray-less disk population, users do not need to use screw to mount disks, and be able to perform quick hard disks replacement. 2.1.1 Installing a Hard Drive...
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Step 2 Pull Removing and placing Top Cover Step 1: Press inward the button then lift the middle top cover up Step 2: Loosen the screws of the rear top cover on the both sides, pull back the cover and lift to remove.
Removing and Installing a Fan Module 2.3.1 Removing a Fan Module Step 1: Release the thumb screw then remove the fan bar Step 2: Unplug the fans’ power cable from the motherboard if necessary Step 3: Hold and lift the fan module from the chassis Step 1 Step 2 Step 3...
Step 3 Removing and Installing a PSU Module In Win IW-RS316-03 built-in a redundant power supply module. With this function, system is capable to keep working whether as one power supply unit is failure. To replace it, user only need to release the failure one then insert a good one.
Installing Slide Rail In Win IW-RS316-03 is a rackmount model, which support EIA-RS310D standard cabinet and chassis rack. In Win provides standard slide rail to let users mount the chassis on to the cabinet. 2.5.1 Identifying the slide Rail The slide rail by your order might be different. You can reference the quick installation guide inside the slide rail package and follow the instruction to mount the rail on to your cabinet or chassis rack.
Step 3 Step 1 Step 2 2.5.3 Attach the inner rail to the chassis Step 1: Install the inner rail onto the chassis. Make sure the key holes and the standoff are well locked which you will hear a click. Step 2: Repeat the same action to the other side.
2.5.5 Insert the chassis to the cabinet Step 1: Pull out the medium rail to the stop position. Step 2: Let the ball bearing retainer is at e front end of the middle rail, you will hear a click if the action is correct.
Connection Cable 2.7.1 Connecting expander through SAS connectors In Win IW-RS316-03 needs SAS 8643 cable to connect the expander to your motherboard. By the difference of spec, you will need different type of cable. You can purchase the cable from In Win, or source any SAS 8643 cable which meets STA standard by yourselves.
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2.7.2 Connecting LED, front control panel and front USB IO ports As 1.2.1 descripts, In Win IW-RS316-03 built-in a set of front control panel and USB access ports. You need to cover the connectors to the pins on the motherboard to active the functions.
Key features Reliable High Data Rate support (up to 12Gbps) SAS 12Gbps support and SATA3 6Gbps support to provide a reliable high performance data rate. HDDs hot-swap-able HDD is hot-swap-able. No need to shutdown system for HDD installation and/or replacement while there is HDD failure happens or intend to add new HDD to the system.
UART Usage 4.2.1 UART configuration RS-232 UART port on Expander module provides a serial connection for users to manage with terminal application such as Tera Term, Hyper Term…etc. To manage Expander through UART port, the settings below have to be properly configured to make it work.
4.2.2 System Revision To check the Expander revision, typing “rev” and “sys rev” to get the expander information such as Vendor ID, Firmware Version, SAS Address, …etc.
4.2.4 Disk PHY Status To monitor the SAS PHY status, typing “Phyinfo” or “sys hdd” to check. Users can check the disk link status by using these commands.
4.2.5 Firmware Update In some occasions, when required, users can update expander firmware through UART port via Xmodem protocol. * Firmware upgrade is risky and is not recommended to conduct by users unless there is technical support people onsite. There are 2 firmware for expander. Be sure these binary files are available in the host before conducting firmware update.
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Select the correct SAS Expander firmware file. Click on “Open” to start the selected firmware transferring to SAS Expander. Terminal would then start firmware transfer.
After firmware transfer completed, typing ‘reset’ command in terminal or power cycling system to activate new firmware. 4.2.5.2 SAS Expander MFG CFG Binary Update Similar to operation firmware upgrade, typing “mfgdl” on console. Type “y” to commit MFG file upgrade. Select xmodem as the file transfer protocol.
To reach best performance and avoid system failure, In Win strongly recommend users choosing the components from In Win’s compatibility list. All the components are tested in In Win’s lab and assured the components are working well with In Win’s chassis.
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SAS disk provides performance and reliability. SATA provide a choice of cost selective option. 8. Are SAS and SATA disks are compatible with both In Win IW-RS series and IW-RJ series? A: Yes, In Win IW-RS and IW-RJ support both SAS and SATA disks.
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22. If I would like to modify the GUI, how can I access. A: The copyright of the GUI is belonging to In Win. If you would like to amend anything of the GUI, please contact In Win sales for ODM service.
7 Technical Support If you need help on installation or troubleshooting, you can contact your local In Win partner, or send email to In Win’s local contact for technical assistance.
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