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  • Page 2 Installation Guide Copyright ©2012 This guide and any accompanying software and firmware are copyrighted. No parts of this publication may be reproduced, stored on a retrieval system, or transmitted, in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopy, recording, or otherwise, without prior written consent except for copies retained by the purchaser for backup purposes.
  • Page 3 Installation Guide For Europe This drive is in conformity with the EMC directive. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Statement This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. Those limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.

  • Page 4: Symbols In Text

    Installation Guide Welcome to Hardware Installation Guide. This guide is designed to be used as step-by-step instructions for installation of your subsystem, and covers everything you need to know in learning how to operation, troubleshooting and future upgrades. For the detail about how to configure your subsystem, please refer to the Software Operation manual.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Installation Guide Contents ............. BOUT NSTALLATION UIDE ................YMBOLS IN ..................... ONTENTS CHAPTER 1. INTRODUCTION ............. 1 ................1 ODEL ARIATIONS ..................... 1 EATURES STOR RAID ......2 NDERSTANDING THE SUBSYSTEM Front Panel Overview..............2 Rear Panel Overview ..............4 CHAPTER 2.

  • Page 7: Chapter 1. Introduction

    Chapter 1. Introduction There are three available models in AccuSTOR JBOD subsystem series; which utilize Single 6Gbps miniSAS as Host interface and dual 6Gbps miniSAS connector for expansion, each with 12, 16, or 24 device bays. Model Name Host Interface Device bays Controller Numbers AS424X6S...

  • Page 8: Understanding The Accu Stor Raid Subsystem

    Installation Guide The JBOD SYSTEM supports the following features: Supports 6Gb SAS/SATA disk drives. Single or Dual 4x wide-port SAS connectors for host connection. Single or Dual 4x wide-port SAS connectors for expander module daisy chain. Redundant and Hot Swappable Fan, Power and Drives. Completely monitored by In-band SES.
  • Page 9 Chapter 1. Introduction Driver Bay numbering convention The enclosure bay numbering convention is shown in following figure. A bay is designed to house a single 1.0-inch high, 3,5-inch hard disk drive in his carrier module. AS424X6R / AS424X6S AS316X6R / AS316X6S AS212X6R / AS212X6S Drive Bay...

  • Page 10: Rear Panel Overview

    Installation Guide Rear Panel Overview AS424X6S / AS424X6R 24bays SAS to SAS/SATA JBOD SUBSYSTEM 1. Expander Controller Box 1. 2. Expander Controller Box 2 3. SAS CH 0 & LED Indicator 4. SAS CH1 / Expand Port 1 & LED Indicator...
  • Page 11 Chapter 1. Introduction Colors Indicate Green Link Blue + Blink Access 5. SAS Expand Port 0 & LED Indicator Colors Indicate Green Link Blue + Blink Access 6. Console 7. Power Switch 8. FAN failure indicator (Rear / Front) 9. FAN Module 1 10.
  • Page 12 Installation Guide AS316X6S / AS316X6R 16bays SAS to SAS/SATA JBOD SUBSYSTEM 1. Expander Controller Box 1. 2. Expander Controller Box 2 3. SAS CH 0 & LED Indicator 4. SAS CH 1 & Expand Port 1 & LED Indicator Colors Indicate Green Link...
  • Page 13 Chapter 1. Introduction 15. Power Module 1 16. AC inlet 2 & Latch 17. Power Module 2 AS212X6S / AS212X6R 12bays SAS to SAS/SATA JBOD SUBSYSTEM 1. Controller Expander Box 1. 3. SAS CH 0 & LED Indicator 4. SAS CH 1 & Expand Port 1 & LED Indicator Colors Indicate Green...

  • Page 14: Chapter 2. Installation

    Installation Guide This chapter presents: & & & & & & Before unpacking the AccuSTOR JBOD subsystem, prepare a clean, stable surface to put on the contents of AccuSTOR 8 JBOD shipping container. Altogether, you should find following items in the package: AccuSTOR, SAS to SAS/SATA JBOD Subsystem : AccuSTOR JBOD subsystem x1 CD-ROM x 1 ( Includes Hardware Installation Guide ).

  • Page 15: Esd Precaution

    Chapter 2. Installation Use a suitable anti-static wrist or ankle strap and observe all conventional ESD precaution when handle AccuSTOR JBOD’s modules and components. Avoid contact with backplane components and module connectors. The AccuSTOR RAID series includes 16 hot swappable drive bays. The following sections describe how to install disks into AccuSTOR RAID subsystems.

  • Page 16: Install The Accu Stor Jbod Subsystem In A Rack

    Installation Guide Note The hard drives in a JBOD should match in size and speed. All drives in any array should be identical models with the same firmware versions. Caution Only use the screws offered with AccuSTOR RAID subsystem. Longer screws might cause the drive damage.
  • Page 17 Chapter 2. Installation Figure 1. Place the AccuSTOR Subsystem into the rack 1. Lift the subsystem enclosure and slide it slowly and gently along the slide rail into the rack as Figure 2. Figure 2.

  • Page 18: System Connection

    Installation Guide 2. Fasten two M5 screws through the chassis ears in the front side of the chassis to secure the AccuSTOR subsystem in the rack as Figure 3. Figure 3. Caution The AccuSTOR subsystem is heavy, two person are required to move the system in the procedure.

  • Page 19: Connection To The Raid System (Basic )

    Chapter 2. Installation Note Make sure that all the devices are powered off before connecting or removing cables to prevent power spikes which can damage technical components.

  • Page 20: Connection To The Raid System With More Sas Jbod S

    Installation Guide One Volume Set supports up to 32 HDDs One SAS Raid subsystem supports up to 128 Volumes One SAS Raid subsystem supports up to 122 HDDs There are three tiers within JBOD topology as above: First tier is a RAID System. Second tier is a SAS JBOD with a SAS CH0 on it.

  • Page 21: Turning On For The First Time

    Chapter 2. Installation AccuSTOR RAID subsystem do not require the installation of different drivers for use with different operating systems. AccuSTOR RAID is independent and transparent to the host operating system. It is often recommended to install the hard drive with same brand, model no., interface and capacity in this RAID subsystem.

  • Page 22: Chapter 3. Trouble Shooting

    Installation Guide This chapter contains trouble shooting procedures and suggestions to minimize their impact on the AccuSTOR JBOD operation : If the fault LED on the front panel of AccuSTOR JBOD lights , or if AccuSTOR RAID’s Internet manager indicates a fault of JBOD, determine the reason for this alert immediately.

  • Page 23: Hot Swapping To Replace The Fan Module

    Chapter 3. Trouble Shooting This section provides instructions for the removal and installation of the Fan Module indicated in the figure below. Removing the Fan Module from AccuSTOR : Remove the Fan modules by slide the release button left and pull the module out of system.

  • Page 24: Hot Swapping To Replace The Power Module

    Installation Guide This section provides instructions for the removal and installation of the Power Module indicated in the figure below. Removing the Power Module from JBOD system AL-9161J / AL-9241J : 1 & 2 : Unscrew the fastener. : Release the latch and hold it at unlock-position.
  • Page 25 Chapter 3. Trouble Shooting Removing the Power Module from JBOD system AL-9121J : : Unscrew the fastener : Slide it back and lifting off. Installing the Power module into JBOD system : Insert a Power module then fasten the screw. The Power indicator will turn bright “Green”...

  • Page 26: Appendix A. Connectors

    Installation Guide RJ-11 Pin# Signal Pin# Signal miniSAS (SFF-8088) Pin# Signal Pin# Signal RX0+ TX0- RX0- TX0+ RX1+ TX1- RX1- TX1+ RX2+ TX2- RX2- TX2+ RX3+ TX3- RX3- TX3+...

  • Page 27: Appendix B. Firmware Updating

    Appendix B. Firmware Updating The procedure to update firmware of JBOD shall thru the UART, please refer to “Appendix C. Command Line Interface” to create a CLI connection, then follow the steps as bellowing to update the firmware of JBOD. 1.
  • Page 28 Installation Guide The firmware date are presented in the following filename format, a. FW file(code):sas2xfwXXXX.fw b. Data file(mfgb): mfgdat6gYYYY.rom 3. Firmware update procedure can be stopped by pressing Q or q. 6. Perform a cold-start after the firmware updating is completed. 7.

  • Page 29: Command Line Interface (Cli)

    Appendix C. Command Line Interface The SAS JBOD has a Command Line Interface (CLI) to manage all of its functions, including customization. Access the CLI via your PC’s terminal VT100 or ANSI emulation program, such as Microsoft HyperTerminal. With the SAS JBOD running and the RS-232 cable connected to the Terminal port on SAS JBOD 1.
  • Page 30 Installation Guide ========================================================= Set Password pass Logout CLI shell Link rate Control link Index(D) High-Rate(D) Low-Rate(D) link Temperature Control th Index(D) High-Warn(D) Low-Warn(D) System Information Alarm Control bu {mute | [warning(D) critical(D)]} Fan Speed Control fan LowestSpeed(D) WarningSpeed(D) Drive SpinUp Control spin Delay(D)[ms] Num(D) spin Store System Setting...
  • Page 31 Appendix C. Command Line Interface dz display all entries Show the current logs showlogs DisplayMode(hex, detail, default) Clear the logs clearlogs Add string to the log log "string" File DownLoad fdl { code | mfgb |..} Buffer-Offset(H) Erase[ Y(Default)/ N ] Display Info for all phys phyinfo Help[ ? ] Display/Reset all phy counters counters reset(optional)
  • Page 32 Installation Guide Example: CLI>lo Pasword: LINK - Link rate Control Usage: link Example: CLI>link ArrayDevice Element (0x17): =================================================== NAME NLR MAX MIN TYPE ADDRESS SLOT 01 6.0G 10 5000C500-103F7AA5 SLOT 02 6.0G 10 5000C500-10439631 SLOT 03 6.0G 10 5000C500-10438DFD SLOT 04 6.0G 10 SATA 5001B4D5-060E700A...
  • Page 33 Appendix C. Command Line Interface CLI>th Temperature Element (0x04): ======================================== NAME CT('C) LTW OTWarn ENC. Temp Chip Temp Slot01 Temp Slot02 Temp Slot03 Temp Slot04 Temp Slot05 Temp Slot06 Temp Slot07 Temp Slot08 Temp Slot09 Temp Slot10 Temp Slot11 Temp Slot12 Temp Slot13 Temp Slot14 Temp...
  • Page 34 Installation Guide Serial No. : 8888888888888888 Unit Serial No. Expander SAS Address : 0x5001B4D5060E703F Product Revision Exapnder Chip ID : 0x0221 (Ports : 28) Exapnder Chip Revision : B3 Customer Code : 0x2 Manufacturer Data Revision : 0x05 Wroking Time : Day00000-00:22:03 ========================================================= Firmware Revision Information:-...
  • Page 35 Appendix C. Command Line Interface Usage: bu [MUTE] Example: CLI>bu AudibleAlarm Element (0x06): ======================================== NAME STATUS ALMSTATE Audible-Alarm Normal Current Alarm Attribute: Warning Alarm: Sound2 Critical Alarm: Sound3 CLI> turn off buzzer CLI>bu mute Alarm beep Muted CLI> FAN - Operate the Fan Attribute Usage : fan Example: CLI>fan...
  • Page 36 Installation Guide Saved FAN Speed Attribute: Lowest SpeedCode: 5 Warning SpeedCode: 7 ST - Store System Setting Usage: st Example: CLI>st ALL Of The User Configurations are Saved. CLI> LSD – List Devices Status Usage: lsd Example: CLI>lsd Show SES elements information ArrayDevice Element (0x17): ======================================== NAME...
  • Page 37 Appendix C. Command Line Interface SLOT 12 SLOT 13 SLOT 14 SLOT 15 SLOT 16 Connector Element (0x19): ======================================== NAME PHY NLR TYPE ROUTE CONNECTED-ADDRESS Connector00 Connector00 Connector00 Connector00 Connector01 20 6.0G 02 5001B4D5-0163B03F Connector01 21 6.0G 02 5001B4D5-0163B03F Connector01 22 6.0G 02 5001B4D5-0163B03F Connector01...
  • Page 38 Installation Guide NAME ID CT('C) HTW LTW OTWarn ENC. Temp 5 No Chip Temp 5 No Slot01 Temp 03 5 No Slot02 Temp 04 5 No Slot03 Temp 05 5 No Slot04 Temp 06 5 No Slot05 Temp 07 5 No Slot06 Temp 08 5 No Slot07 Temp 09...
  • Page 39 Appendix C. Command Line Interface AudibleAlarm Element (0x06): ======================================== NAME STATUS ALMSTATE Audible-Alarm Normal None CLI> RESET - System Software Reset Usage: reset Reset SAS JBOD SHOWLOGS - Print System Log. Usage: showlogs CLEARLOGS - Print System Log. Usage: showlogs FDL - File DownLoad Usage: fdl { code | mfgb } offset Upgrade F/W command...

  • Page 40: Appendix D. Specifications

    Installation Guide Specifications Model AL-9241J AL-9161J AL-9121J System Type 4U Rackmount 3U Rackmount 2U Rackmount Expander numbers 1 or 2 1 or 2 Host Interface Single minSAS connectors ( 4 x 6Gb Links) / Expander Host Transfer Rate 6Gb/ Sec Disk Interface SAS 6.0 Gbps/ Port 2 x minSAS for Expansion...

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