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- Page 1 NetCom USA NR6-8 Raid Storage Hardware User Manual PCIe to Serial ATA II Disk Array System Version 1.1...
- Page 2 NR6-8 PCIe to Serial ATA II Disk Array System Hardware User Manual www.netcomusa.com...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Unpacking ......................2 Components ......................3 NR6-8 ..Front Panel ..................3 Disk Tray ......................4 NR6-8 ..Rear View ..................5 Installing Disks ....................6, 7, 8 Making Connections ................... 9 Connecting the Host Interface ................ 9 Connecting PCIe cable to the server .............. 10 Connecting and Turning on the Power ............ -
Page 4: Preface
Preface About this Manual This manual is designed to make the NR6-8 disk array system as easy to use as possible. Information contained in this document has been checked for accuracy. Information and specifications are subject to change without notice. - Page 5 NR6-8 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 6 NR6-8 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. If an extension cord or a power center is used with the...
- Page 7 NR6-8 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. • 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 8: Chapter 1 System Requirements
• a flat, stable surface capable of supporting the NR6-8 VT100 Terminal Settings Refer to the following table for a summary of VT100 terminal settings required to com- municate with the NR6-8. Refer to your system manual for instructions on setting up the VT100 terminal settings. Item... -
Page 9: Chapter 2 Basic Configuration
This chapter describes the NR6-8 connections and disk installation. Unpacking Contact your supplier if any of the following items are missing or damaged. Caution The NR6-8 is heavy. Be careful when lifting and moving it. Disk Tray Keys Disk Array System PCIe cable... -
Page 10: Components
Selects a menu item or confirms a choice or entry. Power-on indicator (green) Indicates the NR6-8 power is on. Power supply fail indicator (red) Indicates a failed power supply. Indicates data transfer between the NR6-8 and the Host computer access indicator host computer. www.netcomusa.com... -
Page 11: Disk Tray
NR6-8 Serial ATA II Disk Array Systems Disk Tray Front Name Description Status LED • Green-Disk online • Red-No Disk This blue LED indicates that the disk is being Access LED accessed. Tray handle Releases the disk tray. www.netcomusa.com... -
Page 12: Nr6-8
NR6-8 Serial ATA II Disk Array Systems NR6-8 Rear View Fan 1/3 Fan 2/4 HOST 1 P/S 2 11 10 Name Description Cooling fan 1 System cooling fan. Fan 1 is standard. Host Port 1 (PCIe channel) Connects to the host server. -
Page 13: Installing Disks
NR6-8 Serial ATA II Disk Array Systems Installing Disks This section describes how to install disks in the NR6-8. 1 Unlock the disk tray with a disk tray key that is included with each system. 2 .Gently pull the disk tray handle to an open position. - Page 14 NR6-8 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 15 NR6-8 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. www.netcomusa.com...
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Page 16: Making Connections
The disk array system has PCIe interface. Refer to the following sections to make host interface connections. Small Computer Systems Interface The NR6-8 has PCIe Interface. Follow there instructions to make connections. Connect the PCIe cable to the top left connector of the NR6-8 host port 1 at the rear of the NR6-8. www.netcomusa.com... -
Page 17: Connecting Pcie Cable To The Server
First install the controller card (A) into an available PCI slot inside of the host computer (B). Then connect one end of the supplied PCIe cable to the NR6-8. Connect the other end of the cable to the controller card (A). -
Page 18: Connecting And Turning On The Power
NR6-8 to power it on. Always wait approximately 45 seconds after turning on the NR6-8 before turning on the host computer. 2 Use switch (C) on the back of the NR6-8 to turn the unit on or off. www.netcomusa.com... -
Page 19: Chapter 3 Maintenance Replacing A Disk
• Disk 8 has an error or a fault. Disks are hot swappable, which means that failed disks may be removed while the NR6-8 is powered on and operating. To prevent data loss, never remove a disk that has not failed. -
Page 20: Replacing A Power Supply
NR6-8 Serial ATA II Disk Array Systems Replacing a Power Supply The NR6-8 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” appears on the LCD panel, where x refers to power suply 1 or 2 and an audible alert sounds. - Page 21 NR6-8 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.
- Page 22 NR6-8 Serial ATA II Disk Array Systems 8 Tighten the power supply thumbscrew 9 Reconnect the power cable. www.netcomusa.com...
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Page 23: Upgrading Memory
NR6-8 Serial ATA II Disk Array Systems Upgrading Memory The NR6-8 uses a single DDR-333 DIMM with a maximum capacity of 2GB. Follow these instructions to upgrade the memory. 1 Remove the screws from the NR6-8 top cover and gently pull the DIMM retaining clips outward, the DIMM springs out of the socket. -
Page 24: Replacing A Fan Module
NR6-8 Serial ATA II Disk Array Systems Replacing a FAN module When one of the FAN module fails, the message “FANx Fail” appears on the LCD panel. X refers to fan 1 or 2 and an audible alert sounds. Note Turn off the audible alert by pressing the Up and Down function buttons on the front panel twice simultaneously. -
Page 25: Appendix
Appendix Hardware Specifications Item Specification Host Interface PCIe Disk Interface SATA II, 3.0 Gb/s Dimensions 88 mm (H) x 485 mm (W) x 470 mm (D) RAID Functions • Raid levels: JBOD, 0, 1, 0+1, 5, 6 • Hot spare support •... - Page 26 NR6-8 Serial ATA II Disk Array Systems Item Specification Controller Intel i80333 64-bit RISC microprocessor Disk Interface SATA II (3.0 Gb/s) Disk Channels 8 channels Memory Type DDR-333 DIMM Memory Sockets Memory Size Up to 2 GB Button Interface Up, Down, Enter, and ESC...
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