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StorageScaler 2460
Installation and User Guide
SS2460
Document No.: 96-00290-001
Document Revision: A1

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  • Page 1 StorageScaler 2460 Installation and User Guide SS2460 Document No.: 96-00290-001 Document Revision: A1...
  • Page 2 Information in this document is subject to change without notice and does not represent a commitment on the part of DataDirect Networks, Inc. No part of this manual may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic or mechanical, including photocopying and recording, for any purpose other than the purchaser’s personal use without the written permission of DataDirect Networks, Inc.
  • Page 3 DataDirect Networks or an authorized DataDirect Networks reseller. During the term of this Warranty, DataDirect Networks will, at its option, repair or replace any defective parts of the DataDirect Networks products purchased under this Warranty at no additional charge. Repair parts or replacement DataDirect Networks products will be furnished on an exchange basis, and will be either reconditioned or new.

  • Page 4: About This Guide

    About this Guide This user guide explains how to install, configure, and use the DataDirect Networks StorageScaler 2460 enclosure. This user guide assumes that you are familiar with Serial Attached SCSI (SAS), Serial ATA (SATA) technology, computer hardware, data storage, and network administration terminology and tasks.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

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  • Page 7 Chapter 1 Introduction 96-00290-001 Rev. A1 DataDirect Networks StorageScaler 2460 User Guide | 1...

  • Page 8: Kit Contents

    • 24 Drive Carriers • User Documentation CD Disk Drive Specifications The StorageScaler 2460 enclosure supports up to 24-2.5" SAS or SATA disk drives (see Section 1.6). Disk drives must be qualified by DataDirect Networks and meet these specifications: • 7200, 10,000, or 15,000 rpm •...

  • Page 9: Enclosure Components And Features

    LEDs SAS I/O Controllers The StorageScaler 2460 enclosure contains one or two SAS I/O controllers, which are installed on the back of the enclosure. In the case of a single I/O controller system, the controller is installed in Slot A...

  • Page 10: Disk Drives And Drive Carriers

    Slot A Disk Drives and Drive Carriers The StorageScaler 2460 enclosure supports up to 24 SAS or SATA disk drives. For disk drive requirements, see Section 1.2. Disk drives are hot-swappable. Each disk drive is mounted in a drive carrier...

  • Page 11: Advanced Power And Cooling (Apc) Units

    NOTE : All SATA disk drives installed in a dual-controller system require the use of a 2:1 SATA MUX assembly. Please contact your DataDirect Networks sales representative to obtain the MUX cards. Each drive carrier has three LEDs, which indicate status as described in Section 3.3, Monitoring the Disk Drives.

  • Page 12: Maintaining Correct Airflow And Cooling

    In single I/O controller configurations the controller must be installed in Slot A (on the left side of the enclosure as seen from the back of the enclosure). To install or remove an I/O controller, see Section 4.2. 96-00290-001 Rev. A1 DataDirect Networks StorageScaler 2460 User Guide | 6...

  • Page 13: Basic Configuration - Dual Controller System

    Connect your SS2460 enclosure to two SAS/SATA HBAs in a dual host system, then connect a second SS2460 enclosure to the first enclosure (Figure 11). Figure 11. SS2460 Expansion Configuration - Dual Controller System Host Host StorageScaler 2460 Enclosures 96-00290-001 Rev. A1 DataDirect Networks StorageScaler 2460 User Guide | 7...

  • Page 14: Daisy-Chain Configuration - Single Controller System

    A single host system can support up to 128 SAS addresses. When fully loaded with disk drives, each SS2460 enclosure contains 26 SAS addresses (one per disk drive plus two for the internal expanders). 96-00290-001 Rev. A1 DataDirect Networks StorageScaler 2460 User Guide | 8...
  • Page 15 Introduction DataDirect Networks does not recommend daisy-chaining more than five enclosures to a single host system, even if the enclosures are not fully loaded. Daisy-chains longer than five enclosures are not supported. NOTE : The actual number of shelves that can be daisy-chained together is also limited by the number of SAS devices supported by the HBA.
  • Page 16 Chapter 2 Installation 96-00290-001 Rev. A1 DataDirect Networks StorageScaler 2460 User Guide | 10...

  • Page 17: Installation Checklist

    Installation This chapter explains how to install, connect, and configure your StorageScaler 2460 enclosure. Installation Checklist ❒ Plan and prepare for installation ❒ Install the enclosure in an equipment rack ❒ Install the disk drives ❒ Connect the cables ❒...
  • Page 18 Slide the enclosure onto the rails, then push it all the way back until the rackmount ears are flush against the vertical supports and the enclosure rests completely on the rails (Figure 15). Figure 15. Rackmount Ears Rackmount Ear Rests Against Vertical Support 96-00290-001 Rev. A1 DataDirect Networks StorageScaler 2460 User Guide | 12...
  • Page 19 Install the two plastic rack ear covers as shown in Figure 17. The rack installation is complete at this point. Continue with Section 2.4, Installing the Disk Drives. Figure 17. Plastic Rack Ear Covers 96-00290-001 Rev. A1 DataDirect Networks StorageScaler 2460 User Guide | 13...

  • Page 20: Installing The Disk Drives

    Figure 19. Lever Latched NOTE : To maintain proper airflow and cooling, a disk drive or a blank drive carrier must be installed in every slot of the enclosure. 96-00290-001 Rev. A1 DataDirect Networks StorageScaler 2460 User Guide | 14...

  • Page 21: Connecting The Ss2460 Enclosure

    Enclosures installed with SAS disk drives and enclosures installed with SATA disk drives can be included in the same daisy-chain. NOTE : All SATA disk drives installed in a dual-controller system require the use of a 2:1 SATA MUX assembly. 96-00290-001 Rev. A1 DataDirect Networks StorageScaler 2460 User Guide | 15...
  • Page 22 To expand your configuration with multiple SS2460 enclosures, continue to connect the expansion ports of the previous enclosure to the input port of the next enclosure (Figure 23). Figure 23. Multiple SS2460 Enclosure SAS Cable Connections 96-00290-001 Rev. A1 DataDirect Networks StorageScaler 2460 User Guide | 16...

  • Page 23: Powering On

    Installation Powering On DataDirect Networks recommends that you use an uninterruptible power supply (UPS) to protect your enclosure. Using the included power cords, connect each APC unit to an AC power source (Figure 24). Figure 24. Power Cord Connector Power-On Sequence...
  • Page 24 Chapter 3 Monitoring Your SS2460 96-00290-001 Rev. A1 DataDirect Networks StorageScaler 2460 User Guide | 18...

  • Page 25: Monitoring The Enclosure

    Blue Flashes - receiving Locate command OFF - NOT receiving Locate command Power Green ON - power is applied to enclosure OFF - no power is applied to enclosure 96-00290-001 Rev. A1 DataDirect Networks StorageScaler 2460 User Guide | 19...

  • Page 26: Monitoring The Controllers

    ON - Ethernet link is up OFF - Ethernet link is down Ethernet Activity Amber Flashes - Ethernet link is active; the frequency that it will blink is 10 Hz 96-00290-001 Rev. A1 DataDirect Networks StorageScaler 2460 User Guide | 20...

  • Page 27: Monitoring The Disk Drives

    Amber ON - a detectable fault is present OFF - no detectable fault is present Status Green ON - power is applied to disk Flashing - indicates disk activities 96-00290-001 Rev. A1 DataDirect Networks StorageScaler 2460 User Guide | 21...

  • Page 28: Monitoring The Apc Units

    ON - an APC unit fault has been detected OFF - no detectable faults AC OK Green ON - AC power is OK OFF - AC power is not present 96-00290-001 Rev. A1 DataDirect Networks StorageScaler 2460 User Guide | 22...
  • Page 29 Chapter 4 Solving Problems 96-00290-001 Rev. A1 DataDirect Networks StorageScaler 2460 User Guide | 23...

  • Page 30: General Troubleshooting Tips

    This chapter describes how to remove and replace failed or failing components of the StorageScaler 2460 enclosure. General Troubleshooting Tips If you encounter difficulties installing or using your StorageScaler 2460 enclosure: • Check all components on the enclosure—disk drives, APC units, I/O controllers—for illuminated Fault LEDs. See Chapter 3 for more information.

  • Page 31: Removing A Disk Drive (Or Blank Drive Carrier)

    • If you will be installing a replacement disk drive, allow it to acclimate to room temperature before continuing. 96-00290-001 Rev. A1 DataDirect Networks StorageScaler 2460 User Guide | 25...
  • Page 32 Immediately replace the disk drive or install a blank drive carrier to maintain correct airflow and cooling. (See Section 2.4.) 96-00290-001 Rev. A1 DataDirect Networks StorageScaler 2460 User Guide | 26...

  • Page 33: Replacing An Apc Unit

    Reconnect the power cable. Turn on the APC unit. When proper airflow returns, the cooling fans in the other APC unit return to their normal speed. 96-00290-001 Rev. A1 DataDirect Networks StorageScaler 2460 User Guide | 27...

  • Page 34: Technical Specifications

    Appendix A Technical Specifications 96-00290-001 Rev. A1 DataDirect Networks StorageScaler 2460 User Guide | 28...

  • Page 35: General Specifications

    Technical Specifications Here are the technical specifications for StorageScaler 2460. NOTE : Specifications subject to change without notice. General Specifications System • 2U enclosure height (rack configurations) • Up to 24 2.5" SAS or SATA disk drives (including SSD’s) per enclosure (6 Gb/sec or...

  • Page 36: Regulatory Compliance Statements

    • Sinusoidal vibration from 5 to 500 Hz at 0.75 G (half-sine) at a sweep rate of 0.5 octaves per minute. • Random vibration from 5 to 500 Hz at 0.5 G (rms). 96-00290-001 Rev. A1 DataDirect Networks StorageScaler 2460 User Guide | 30...

  • Page 37: Regulatory Agency Compliance

    - CENELEC EN61000-4-6 Conducted Immunity - CENELEC EN61000-4-8 Power Frequency Magnetic Fields - CENELEC EN61000-4-11 Power Line Interruption - EN61000-3-2 Harmonic current emissions - EN61000-3-3 Voltage fluctuations and flicker 96-00290-001 Rev. A1 DataDirect Networks StorageScaler 2460 User Guide | 31...
  • Page 38 Product Safety Certifications on Power Supplies as a Component • UL Recognized Component (QQGQ2) • TUV BG Certification • CB Certificate and Report • CE Mark • BSMI • CCC 96-00290-001 Rev. A1 DataDirect Networks StorageScaler 2460 User Guide | 32...

  • Page 39: Zoning

    Appendix B Zoning 96-00290-001 Rev. A1 DataDirect Networks StorageScaler 2460 User Guide | 33...

  • Page 40: Zoning

    The default zoning state for the SS2460 enclosure is a no zoning configuration. This default configuration allows all connected hosts access to all drives in the enclosure (Figure 33). NOTE : This configuration supports daisy-chaining enclosures (expansion). Figure 33. Zoning Configuration 1 96-00290-001 Rev. A1 DataDirect Networks StorageScaler 2460 User Guide | 34...

  • Page 41: Zoning Configuration 2

    I/O modules A’s and B’s Zoning Port cannot see those drives assigned to the Input Port or those assigned to the Expansion Port and vice versa. NOTE : This configuration does not support daisy-chaining enclosures (expansion). Figure 35. Zoning Configuration 3 96-00290-001 Rev. A1 DataDirect Networks StorageScaler 2460 User Guide | 35...

  • Page 42: Zoning Configuration 4

    Expansion Port, drives 17 - 20 to Host Port 1, and drives 21 - 24 to Host Port 2 on I/O module B. See Figure 36 for a graphical representation. NOTE : This configuration does not support daisy-chaining enclosures (expansion). Figure 36. Zoning Configuration 4 96-00290-001 Rev. A1 DataDirect Networks StorageScaler 2460 User Guide | 36...

  • Page 43: Safety Notices

    Appendix C Safety Notices 96-00290-001 Rev. A1 DataDirect Networks StorageScaler 2460 User Guide | 37...

  • Page 44: General Cautions And Notes

    UPS. Leave enough room behind the rack for servicing and to allow for sufficient airflow. NOTE : For equipment racks with single or multiple storage subsystems installed, the TMRA (manufacturers maximum recommended ambient temperature) is 35 °C. 96-00290-001 Rev. A1 DataDirect Networks StorageScaler 2460 User Guide | 38...
  • Page 45 Mechanical Loading—Prevent instability by installing heavier items into the bottom of the equipment rack. Mounting of the equipment in a rack should be such that a hazardous condition is not achieved due to uneven loading. 96-00290-001 Rev. A1 DataDirect Networks StorageScaler 2460 User Guide | 39...
  • Page 46 If you are shipping the product to another location, always use the original packaging provided with your unit(s). If you are sending a product to DataDirect Networks for warranty or out of warranty repair, you must obtain a Return of Materials Authorization (RMA) number from DataDirect Networks Technical Support.

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