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Proware EP-3163J/JD-SCSC User Manual

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  • Page 1 SAS to SAS/SATA JBOD Subsystem User Manual Revision 1.0...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    SAS to SAS/SATA JBOD Subsystem Table of Contents Chapter 1 Introduction ..................3 Features .................................. 3 Technical Specifications ..........................4 Unpacking the JBOD Subsystem ........................ 5 Identifying Parts of the JBOD Subsystem ....................6 1.4.1 Front View ..............................6 1.4.2 Rear View ..............................

  • Page 3: Chapter 1 Introduction

    SAS to SAS/SATA JBOD Subsystem Chapter 1 Introduction The 16 bays JBOD Subsystem This JBOD subsystem is a 19-inch 3U rackmount JBOD unit. It is a versatile SAS3 / SATA3 disk expansion system, ideal for high capacity and scalability storage in IT demands.

  • Page 4: Technical Specifications

    SAS to SAS/SATA JBOD Subsystem 1.2 Technical Specifications JBOD Controller Single / Redundant Host Interface One 4x mini SAS HD (12Gb/s) / Two 4x mini SAS HD (12Gb/s) Disk Interface 12Gb/s SAS, 6Gb/s SATA SAS expansion Two 4x mini SAS HD (12Gb/s) / Four 4x mini SAS HD (12Gb/s) Enclosure Platform Rackmount...

  • Page 5: Unpacking The Jbod Subsystem

    SAS to SAS/SATA JBOD Subsystem 1.3 Unpacking the JBOD Subsystem The shipping package contains the following: JBOD Subsystem Unit Two (2) power cords One (1) external serial cable RJ11-to-DB9 for single JBOD controller Note: Two (2) serial cables for dual JBOD controllers One (1) external SAS cable (mini SAS HD to mini SAS HD)

  • Page 6: Identifying Parts Of The Jbod Subsystem

    SAS to SAS/SATA JBOD Subsystem 1.4 Identifying Parts of the JBOD Subsystem The illustrations below identify the various parts of the expansion chassis. 1.4.1 Front View User Manual...

  • Page 7: Rear View

    SAS to SAS/SATA JBOD Subsystem 1.4.2 Rear View Single JBOD Controller Dual JBOD Controller User Manual...

  • Page 8: Jbod Controller Module

    SAS to SAS/SATA JBOD Subsystem 1.4.3 JBOD Controller Module 1.4.3.1 JBOD Controller Panel Part Description Use to connect to SAS HBA or to RAID SAS In Port subsystem’s SAS Expansion Port. Use to connect to the SAS In Port of another SAS Expansion Port JBOD subsystem.

  • Page 9: Power Supply Fan Module (Psfm)

    SAS to SAS/SATA JBOD Subsystem 1.5 Power Supply Fan Module (PSFM) The JBOD subsystem contains two 500W Power Supply / Fan Modules. All PSFMs are inserted into the rear of the chassis. 1.5.1 PSFM Panel The panel of the Power Supply/Fan Module contains: the Power On/Off Switch, the AC Inlet Plug, and a Power On/Fail Indicator showing the Power Status LED, indicating ready or fail.
  • Page 10 SAS to SAS/SATA JBOD Subsystem When the power cord connected from main power source is inserted to the AC Power Inlet, the power status LED becomes RED. When the switch of the PSFM is turned on, the LED will turn GREEN. When the Power On/Fail LED is GREEN, the PSFM is functioning normally.

  • Page 11: Lcd Display Panel

    SAS to SAS/SATA JBOD Subsystem 1.6 LCD Display Panel 1.6.1 LCD Panel LED Parts Function Power LED Green indicates power is ON. If one of the redundant power Power Fail LED supply unit fails, this LED will turn to RED and alarm will sound. When a fan fails or the fan’s rotational speed is below 500RPM, this LED will turn red...

  • Page 12: Lcd Panel Function Buttons

    SAS to SAS/SATA JBOD Subsystem 1.6.2 LCD Panel Function Buttons Parts Function Up and Down Use the Up or Down arrow keys to go through the information on the Arrow buttons LCD screen. This is also used to move between each menu. Select button This is used to enter the option you have selected.

  • Page 13: Drive Carrier Module

    SAS to SAS/SATA JBOD Subsystem 1.7 Drive Carrier Module The Drive Carrier Module houses a 3.5 inch hard disk drive. It is designed for maximum airflow and incorporates a carrier locking mechanism to prevent unauthorized access to the HDD. 1.7.1 Disk Drive Status Indicators Disk Activity Indicator Disk Status...

  • Page 14: Drive Carrier Lock Indicator

    SAS to SAS/SATA JBOD Subsystem 1.7.2 Drive Carrier Lock Indicator Every Drive Carrier is lockable and is fitted with a lock indicator to indicate whether or not the carrier is locked into the chassis or not. Each carrier is also fitted with an ergonomic handle for easy carrier removal.

  • Page 15: Chapter 2 Installation Of Jbod Subsystem

    SAS to SAS/SATA JBOD Subsystem Chapter 2 Installation of JBOD Subsystem 2.1 Powering On 1. Plug in the power cords into the AC Power Input Socket located at the rear of the subsystem. NOTE: The subsystem is equipped with redundant, full range power supplies with PFC (power factor correction).

  • Page 16: Disk Drive Installation

    SAS to SAS/SATA JBOD Subsystem 2.2 Disk Drive Installation This section describes the physical locations of the hard drives supported by the subsystem and give instructions on installing a hard drive. The subsystem supports hot-swapping allowing you to install or replace a hard drive while the subsystem is running.
  • Page 17 SAS to SAS/SATA JBOD Subsystem 4. Place the hard drive in the disk tray. Turn the disk tray upside down. Align the four screw holes of the SAS disk drive in the four Hole A of the disk tray. To secure the disk drive into the disk tray, tighten four screws on these holes of the disk tray.
  • Page 18 SAS to SAS/SATA JBOD Subsystem Tray Hole A Tray Hole A Different screw positions: Comparing 6-Disk Drive to existing Drive NOTE: All the disk tray holes are labelled accordingly. 5. Slide the tray into a slot. 6. Press the lever in until you hear the latch click into place. The HDD Fault LED will turn green when the subsystem is powered on and HDD is good.

  • Page 19: Installing 2.5" Disk Drive In A Disk Tray

    SAS to SAS/SATA JBOD Subsystem 2.2.2 Installing 2.5” Disk Drive in a Disk Tray 1. Remove an empty disk tray from the subsystem. 2. Place the disk drive in the disk tray. Turn the disk tray upside down. Align the four screw holes of the disk drive in the four Hole w of the disk tray.
  • Page 20 SAS to SAS/SATA JBOD Subsystem Tray Hole w NOTE: All the disk tray holes are labelled accordingly. 3. Slide the tray into a slot. 4. Press the lever in until you hear the latch click into place. The HDD Fault LED will turn green when the subsystem is powered on and HDD is good.

  • Page 21: Installing A 3.5" Sata Disk Drive (Dual Controller Mode) In A Disk Tray

    SAS to SAS/SATA JBOD Subsystem 2.2.3 Installing a 3.5” SATA Disk Drive (Dual Controller Mode) in a Disk Tray 1. Remove an empty disk tray from the subsystem. 2. Prepare the dongle board, the Fixed Bracket, and screws. Fixed Bracket Dongle Board Screws 3.
  • Page 22 SAS to SAS/SATA JBOD Subsystem 4. Place the Fixed Bracket with the dongle board in the disk tray as shown. User Manual...
  • Page 23 SAS to SAS/SATA JBOD Subsystem 5. Turn the tray upside down. Align the holes of the Fixed Bracket in the two Hole d of the disk tray. Tighten two screws to secure the Fixed Bracket into the disk tray. Tray Hole d NOTE: All the disk tray holes are labelled accordingly.
  • Page 24 SAS to SAS/SATA JBOD Subsystem 7. Turn the disk tray upside down. Align the four screw holes of the SATA disk drive in the four Hole B of the disk tray. To secure the disk drive into the disk tray, tighten four screws on these holes of the disk tray. Note in the picture below where the screws should be placed in the disk tray holes.

  • Page 25: Installing 2.5" Sata Disk Drive (Dual Controller Mode) In A Disk Tray

    SAS to SAS/SATA JBOD Subsystem 2.2.4 Installing 2.5” SATA Disk Drive (Dual Controller Mode) in a Disk Tray 1. Remove an empty disk tray from the subsystem. 2. Prepare the dongle board, the Fixed Bracket, and screws. Fixed Bracket Dongle Board Screws 3.
  • Page 26 SAS to SAS/SATA JBOD Subsystem 4. Place the Fixed Bracket with the dongle board in the disk tray as shown. User Manual...
  • Page 27 SAS to SAS/SATA JBOD Subsystem 5. Turn the tray upside down. Align the holes of the Fixed Bracket in the two Hole d of the disk tray. Tighten two screws to secure the Fixed Bracket into the disk tray. Tray Hole d NOTE: All the disk tray holes are labelled accordingly.
  • Page 28 SAS to SAS/SATA JBOD Subsystem 7. Turn the disk tray upside down. Align the four screw holes of the 2.5” SATA disk drive in the four Hole y of the disk tray. To secure the disk drive into the disk tray, tighten four screws on these holes of the disk tray. Note in the picture below where the screws should be placed in the disk tray holes.

  • Page 29: Connecting The Jbod Subsystem

    SAS to SAS/SATA JBOD Subsystem 2.3 Connecting the JBOD Subsystem 2.3.1 Connecting to SAS HBA The Enclosure supports SAS interface which provides fast 1200MB data transfer rate using SAS phy. The package comes with one SAS cable for single JBOD controller module.

  • Page 30: Chapter 3 Maintenance

    SAS to SAS/SATA JBOD Subsystem Chapter 3 Maintenance 3.1 Monitoring the RAID Environment After power on the enclosure, the screen on the LCD panel will show the following message: {Model Name} <ALARM MENU Press the “ ” button to enter the menu The following tree diagram is a summary of the various monitor functions that can be accessed through the LCD panel.
  • Page 31 SAS to SAS/SATA JBOD Subsystem Press the “ ” button to enter the configure menu. The enclosure has a setup configuration utility allows user to set temperature, LINK, FAN, Alarm and Password. The following tree diagram is a summary of the various setting functions that can be accessed through the LCD panel.

  • Page 32: Upgrading Firmware

    SAS to SAS/SATA JBOD Subsystem 3.2 Upgrading Firmware Upgrading Firmware through Terminal NOTE: It is important to stop I/O access to JBOD subsystem during firmware upgrade. NOTE: Upgrading the firmware must be done from Master JBOD Controller if the JBOD Subsystem has redundant JBOD Controllers. 1.
  • Page 33 SAS to SAS/SATA JBOD Subsystem CLI> NOTE: “fdl code” is the command to update flash firmware code (.fw file). “fdl mfgb” is the command to update CFG data code (.dat file) Make sure you have both files before updating. CLI> fdl mfgb Please Use XModem Protocol for File Transmission.

  • Page 34: Replacing Jbod Subsystem Components

    SAS to SAS/SATA JBOD Subsystem 3.3 Replacing JBOD Subsystem Components 3.3.1 Replacing JBOD Controller Module When replacing a failed Controller Module, please follow these steps: 1. Loosen the thumbscrews on the sides of the JBOD Controller Module drawer. 2. Use the Controller handle to pull out the defective JBOD Controller Module drawer.

  • Page 35: Replacing Power Supply Fan Module

    SAS to SAS/SATA JBOD Subsystem 3.3.2 Replacing Power Supply Fan Module When replacing a failed power supply fan module (PSFM), please follow these steps: 1. Turn off the Power On/Off Switch of the failed PSFM. 2. Disconnect the power cord from the AC Inlet Plug of PSFM. 3.

  • Page 36: Replacing Power Supply Fan Module With Plate Cover

    SAS to SAS/SATA JBOD Subsystem 3.3.2.1 Replacing Power Supply Fan Module with Plate Cover When replacing a failed power supply fan module (PSFM) with Plate Cover, please follow these steps: 1. Turn off the Power On/Off Switch of the failed PSFM. 2.

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