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The information contained herein is subject to change without notice. The only warranties for TradedDX products and services are set forth in the express warranty statements accompanying such products and services. Nothing herein should be construed as constituting an additional warranty. TradeDX shall not be liable for technical or editorial errors or omissions contained herein.
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The information contained herein is subject to change without notice. The only warranties for TradeDX products and services are set forth in the express warranty statements accompanying such products and services. Nothing herein should be construed as constituting an additional warranty. TradeDX shall not be liable for technical...
Component identification Item Description BEB module x3 (SATA single path) BEB module x6 (SAS dual path) Power interface board PSU Fan Power distribution boards Mid- plane Power supply unit EEB module x1 (SATA single path) EEB module x2 (SAS dual path) System Fans HDD backplane SAS interposer board...
Front panel components Item Description LCD Module Front panel board Front control board Front panel LEDs and buttons Item Description LCD control buttons LCD connector UID LED System Status LED LCD control buttons Power button Fron panel board connector...
Rear panel components Item Description System fans EEB module x1 (SATA single path) EEB module x2 (SAS dual path) Power supply units EEB module Item Description External SAS ports COM port USB port LAN port...
System LEDs Module Color Condition Description Name Front Panel UID LED Blue Blinking Enclosure identification Blink on and off System stand-by rapidly System power on System Status System fault Blinking System warning System good UID LED/System Red/ Intermittent Firmware updating Status LED Blue blinking...
Module Color Condition Description Name Activity LED Blue HDD present, no activity Blinking HDD activity HDD not present Locate/Fault LED Amber HDD fail Intermittent HDD rebuild blinking Normal Green HDD hot sparing Rapid blinking HDD identify Normal Power supply LEDs The 1600W power supply comes with one LED and the LED is visible from the rear of the power supply.
Operations Powering on Please follow these steps to turn on the system Connect the power cord to the power socket at the rear of the Storage Carrier and plug the other end into a power outlet Press the power button onc to turn on the Storage Carrier Powering down Please follow these steps to power down the system Press and hold the power button and to turn off the...
Installation Safety measures Static electricity discharges can damage computer components and electronic circuit boards. Working on computers that are still connected to a power supply can be extremely dangerous. Follow these guidelines to avoid self-injury and damage to the computer: ...
Hard disk drives Removing the Hard Disk Drive CAUTION! Hard disks that require maintenance can be removed while the server is operating normally. However, do not simultaneously remove multiple hard disks. You can only remove one hard drive at a time and for no longer than 10 minutes.
Installing the Hard Disk Drive CAUTION! Before powering on the server, check that each HDD is installed and ensure empty slots contain an HDD carrier. 1. Align the HDD module with the connector on the HDD backplane. 2. Install the HDD module. 3.
HDD matrix Power supply units Removing the power supply unit Please follow these steps to remove the power supply unit. 1. Lift up the handle and hold it. 2. Press the release latch to unlock the PSU. 3. Pull the PSU out to remove.
Installing the Redundant Power Supply Unit Follow these steps to install the power supply unit. 1. Align the PSU in the chassis and make sure the release lever is positioned on the right side. 2. Slide the PSU into the chassis until the release latch is secure and the component is locked in place.
Backplane Expander Board (BEB) Removing a Backplane Expander Board (BEB) Follow these steps to remove a Backplane Expander Board (BEB): 1. Press and slide the release button. The latch pops up. 2. Lift up the BEB tray handle to open. 3.
Installing a Backplane Expander Board (BEB) Follow these steps to install a Backplane Expander Board (BEB): 1. Align the BEB with the connector on the HDD backplane. 2. Install the BEB on the HDD backplane. 3. Gently press down on both ends of the BEB to ensure it is seated in the HDD backplane.
Front Control Module Removing the Front Control Module Follow these steps to remove the front control module: 1. Power down the system by disconnecting the power cables. 2. Remove the securing screws and remove the mounting ears. 3. Remove the securing screws and remove the rear bracket.
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4. Remove the securing screws to remove the front control module assembly. 5. Remove the securing screw to remove the front control module.
Installing the Front Control Module Follow these steps to replace the front control module: 1. Align the front control panel with the cover. 2. Install the front control panel and secure with a screw. 3. Align the front control panel assembly on the chassis as illustrated in the following image.
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6. Align the front bracket on the chassis. 7. Secure the front bracket to the chassis with the screws. 8. Secure the mounting ears to the chassis with the screws.
External Expander Board (EEB) The system supports two External Expander Boards (EEB). For purposes of this demonstration EEB is used Supported External Expander Boards Carrier JBOD SAS Dual Path Carrier JBOD SATA Single Path Refer to the following examples to connect single path SATA drive cables.
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Correct SATA drive connection 1: Correct SATA drive connection 2: Incorrect SATA drive connection 1:...
Removing the External Expander Board (EEB) Follow these steps to remove the External Expander Board (EEB): 1. Loosen the thumb screws to unlock the EEB. 2. Pull the thumb screws to open the latches. 3. Using the latches, pull the expander out to remove.
4. Remove the screws. 5. Lift the expander board from the bracket. Installing the External Expander Board (EEB) Follow these steps to install the External Expander Board (EEB): 1. Align the I/O ports on the EEB with the bracket. 2. Install the EEB. 3.
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4. Align the EEB with the bay in the chassis and slide in. 5. Press the EEB in to seat correctly in place. 6. Close the latches and tighten the thumb screws to secure.
Fans Removing the System Fan Use the following steps to remove the system fan: 1. Press the release latch and pull the fan out of the fan/expander bracket. Installing the System Fan Use the following steps to install the system fan: 1.
Removing the System Fan (for PSU Cooling) Use the following steps to remove the system fan: 1. Press the locking lever in to unlock the system fan. 2. Remove the system fan from the chassis. Installing the System Fan (for PSU Cooling) Use the following steps to install the system fan: 1.
Power Distribution Board (PDB) Removing the Power Distribution Board (PDB) Follow these steps to remove the Power Distribution Board (PDB): 1. Power down the system by disconnecting the power cables. 2. Remove the screw from PDB2. 3. Slide PDB2 away from PDB1 and pull off to remove.
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Loosen the thumb screw on PDB1. Lift the PDB1 up and out to remove.
Installing the Power Distribution Board (PDB) Follow these steps to replace the Power Distribution Board (PDB): 1. Align the PDB1 with the PSU cage. 2. Slide the PDB1 over the PSU cage and install. NOTE: PDB1 connectors are facing the inside of the PSU cage. 3.
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4. Align the PDB2 over the standoffs on the PSU cage making sure the power connectors are facing up. 5. Slide PDB2 into PDB1 to connect. 6. Secure the PDB2 to the PSU cage with a screw.
Mid-plane Removing the Mid-plane Use the following steps to remove the mid-plane: 1. Power down the system by disconnecting the power cables. 2. Remove the EEBs and system fans. 3. Remove the securing screws from the fan/expander bracket. 4. Remove the fan/expander bracket. 5.
Installing the Mid-plane Use the following steps to install the mid-plane: 1. Orient the mid-plane so that the connectors are facing the top of the fan/expander bracket. See the following illustration. 2. Install the mid-plane. Make sure all screw holes are aligned with the bracket. 3.
Power Interface Board (PIB) Removing the Power Interface Board (PIB): Use the following steps to remove the Power Interface Board (PIB): 1. Power down the system by disconnecting the power cables. 2. Remove all the hot-swappable hard disk drive assemblies. 3.
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HDD Backplane Removing the HDD Backplane Use the following steps to remove the HDD Backplane: 1. Power down the system by disconnecting the power cables. 2. Remove all the hot-swappable hard disk drive assemblies. 3. Remove all components from the system. 4.
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Installing the HDD Backplane Use the following steps to install the HDD Backplane: 1. Align each HDD backplane in the chassis. Make sure the connectors are facing up, see the following illustration. 2. Secure with screws. 3. Install all components. 4.
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Rail Installing the Slide Rail Follow these steps to install the slide rail: 1. Release and detach the inner member from the slide . Attach inner member to the system.
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3. Install the nuts on the rack. See the following illustration for the specific nut type. A. CAGE-NUT: Support for square hole posts. B. U-NUT: Support for round hole posts. 4. Attach outer member to the rack. 5. Pull the intermediate member outward fully from the outer member. (A) Ensure ball bearing retainer is locked forward on the intermediate member.
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Slide release tab and push system into rack. Insert the extension bracket to the outer member.
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8. Fasten the chassis by shipping screw. Use screw driver to install M5x13 screw. Install the transportation accessory (B): A. Fasten the manual screw to lock the outer member extension bracket. B. Fasten the shipping brackets and the M5x13 shipping screws. Remove the transportation accessory after the system arrives the final destination.
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2. Turn CMA 90 degree to the right hand side to maintain the chassis or resume the removal. Press the "PUSH" button on the CMA plug-in part to draw it out. Press the "PUSH" button on the CMA plug-in part to draw it out.
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Installing the CMA (Cable Management Arm) Follow these steps to install the CMA: 1. Install the CMA connector to the inner member. Install CMA connector (A) onto CMA connector base on inner member (B). 2. Install the CMA connector to the outer member. Install CMA connector (C) onto CMA connector base on outer member (D).
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Switch Left/Right Side 1. Press "PUSH" button. Spin 180 degree to change the direction. Loop strap must be tied to the CMA crossbar. This is a transportation accessory; remove the Loop strap after the system arrives the final destination. CAUTION...
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LCM Overview This section includes information about the Liquid Crystal Module (LCM) display and the features available through the menu set. Button Description The LCD screen offers four display states: LCD screen Home, Information, Setting and Events. Left button Up button Right button Press to display information pages.
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Home Page The Home page is the default state of the LCD panel and displays the product name, time and date. Information Page The Information pages displays information for available settings. In the Home page, press any button to view the Information pages. Button Function Button Description...
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List JBOD failed devices. FAIL LIST Use command jbodstat to validate the displayed information. Display JBOD sub-enclosure mode. SUB-ENCL. Use command subenclosure to validate the displayed information. Display JBOD ID. JBOD ID Use command jbodid to validate the displayed information. Display JBOD firmware version.
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Button Description Up / Down Select value. Left / Right Move cursor. Exit without saving. Select the displayed menu setting. Event Page Three types of event displays are available; see the following for a short description. Interactive message: A pop-up menu that displays “Message[Y] + Event details” Setting: A pop-up menu that displays “Event[Y/N] + Event details”...
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Button Description Exit Event page (In a non-interactive message, the function is not available). No function...
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CLI Commands Overview The firmware provides sample CLI command for user upgrading firmware and diagnostic system status. The base implementation of the CLI supports the following command set. The following section has complete information about every CLI command. Command Description Advanced Standard addr...
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jbodstat Display JBOD information. ● ● Display or clear the system log. 4096 Front LCD panel configuration panel ● lock/unlock passwd Change Login password ● ● Display all PHYs information ● ● Display PHYs error counter phycnt ● ● Information port Display all ports information ●...
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sasaddr Display expander SAS address ● ● exit Exit CLI and telnet session ● ● Display board‟s revision information ● ● help Display all CLI commands ● ● ◎ Support partial function. CLI Commands addr Syntax addr Parameters None. Description The addr command used to display all expander SAS addresses in the same enclosure.
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The dhcp command used to enable or disable DHCP function. Examples EEB00 >dhcp disable DHCP function enable/disable - DHCP function is disabled. disable Syntax disable Device Name(S) FRU-ID(D) Parameters Device Name: „port‟ or „disk‟. FRU-ID: ID of the port or disk. Use „all‟ parameter to disable all ports or disks. Description The disable command used to disable specific PHYs on disk or port.
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rrabort: Show if disk is in rebuild array abort status. remove: Show if disk is in remove status. incrit: Show if disk is in critical array status. Infail: Show if disk is in fail array status. Description The disk command used to get disk information. Examples EEB00 >disk info EEB00 >disk temp...
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Syntax Parameters None. Description The fan command used to display Fan module information. Examples EEB00 >fan Enclosure FAN module management FAN01: 4420 RPM ( 15%) (OK) FAN02: 4350 RPM ( 15%) (OK) FAN03: 3110 RPM ( 15%) (OK) FAN04: 3130 RPM ( 15%) (OK) FAN05: 3790 RPM 4050 RPM ( 15%) (OK)
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Download File Please Use XModem Protocol for File Transmission. Prepare to download, please wait a moment... Use Q Or q to quit Download before starting XModem. Received 492672Bytes Buffer Download Complete fwfdl Syntax fwfdl Option(S) Parameters Option: Specify which expander boards will be downloaded by firmware file. If the parameter is empty, only download to self side expander boards.
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Description The fwinfo command is used to display firmware versions for all expander boards in JBOD Enclosure. Examples EEB10 >fwinfo fwsync Syntax fwsync Board-SRC-ID(D) Board-DEST-ID(D) Parameters Board-SRC-ID: Specify which expander board to be source firmware. Support only one expander ID. Board-DEST-ID: Specify which expander boards to be downloaded.
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info: Display latest HA runtime information. enable: Enable local HA functionality. disable: Disable local HA functionality. state: Get enable state of HA functionality. Description The ha command runs operations related with High Available (HA) functionality. Examples EEB00 >ha HA Status and Information - [HW:ADV] ID Name Role FW...
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EEB00 >ident jbod stop EEB00 >ident BEB03 EEB00 >ident BEB03 stop EEB00 >ident DISK55 EEB00 >ident DISK55 stop Syntax ip IP Address(S) Sub-Mask Address(S) Gateway Address(S) Parameters IP Address: Specify network IP Address. Sub-Mask Address: Specify network sub-mask address. Gateway Address: Specify network gateway address. Description The ip command is used to configure the network interfaces.
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JBOD ID is 8. EEB00 >jbodid 1 Configure JBOD ID - Active JBOD ID: JBOD ID is 8. Saved JBOD ID: JBOD ID is 1. Do you want to reset for changes to take effect? (y/n) jbodstat Syntax jbodstat Parameters None.
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Option1: Function name for the command. All supported function names are listed below. all: All event log. count: Get total event log count. type=string: Specify Event Log type to be filtered. Supported string are „power‟, „sas‟, „hdd‟, „sys‟, „fw‟, „exp‟, „fan‟, „ipc‟, „vol‟, „temp‟, „rtc‟, „ha‟, and „unknow‟. level=number: Specify Event Log level to be filtered.
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EEB00 >panel lock EEB00 >panel unlock passwd Syntax passwd Parameters None. Description The passwd command used to change password for system log-in. Examples EEB00 >passwd Change Management Password OLD password: *** NEW password: *** CONFIRM password: *** Password has been changed! Syntax phy Expander-ID(D) Parameters...
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Expander-ID: Specify the ID to identify which expander board in JBOD Enclosure. None of this option means whole expander boards in JBOD Enclosure. Description This phycnt displays PHY error counters, PHY event counters and generic broadcast counter for all Phys. Examples EEB00 >phycnt reset...
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Expander-ID: 0-7. If the parameter is empty, the command display all post information. Description The post command displays the ECC information. Instead of displaying all the contents of the ECC information, the success/failure of the internal memory test and forced ECC error tests and also the reason for the tests to fail are displayed.
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Syntax power Option(S) Parameters Option: Function name for the power command. All supported function names are listed below. on: Set on to power on Back Plane boards. off: Set off to power off Back Plane boards. auto: Set auto to power on Back Plane boards automatically after AC plug-in PSU manual: Set manual to power on Back Plane boards manually after AC plug-in PSU.
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CURRENT : 19.37 A INPUT WATT : 250 W OUTPUT WATT : 234 W 1. PS01: : Server Power Supply MODEL : PS-2112-5L3-LF REVISION : X1 LOCATION : 01 : Week 10, 2013 BAR CODE : 6XXXX01X1D1000S FAN SPEED : 5536 RPM TEMPERATURE : 44 C VOLTAGE : 12.6 V...
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smart Disk ID(D) Parameters Disk ID: 0-75. The Disk ID in system. Description The smart command used to get Disks S.M.A.R.T information. If the parameter is empty, the command displays all disks information. Examples EEB00 >smart 25 Display S.M.A.R.T InformationDISK25 Information: Vendor :SEAGATE...
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Examples EEB00 >subenclosure EEB00 >subenclosure disable temp Syntax temp Parameters None. Description The temp command used to display temperature sensors information. 82Examples EEB00 >temp Enclosure temperature sensor information TEMP00: 52 C (125 F) (OK) TEMP01: 59 C (138 F) (OK) TEMP02: 64 C (147 F) (High Warning) TEMP03: 55 C (131 F) (OK) TEMP04: 51 C (123 F) (OK)
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Description The time command used to set or get current system time Examples EEB00 >time System Current Time Management Current SYS Time: 2014/03/24 18:39:59 EEB00 >time 14 03 24 18 45 00 volt Syntax volt Parameters None. Description The volt command used to display voltage sensors information.Examples EEB00 >volt Enclosure voltage sensor information VOLT00: 5.04 V (OK)
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Description The zone command used to configure JBOD Zone Type. (JBOD needs to be reset for changes to take effect). Examples EEB00 >zone 1 Syntax ful Buffer-ID(H) Buffer-Offset(H) Size In Bytes(D) Parameters Buffer-ID: ID of the Read/Write buffer from which the file will be uploaded. Buffer-Offset: Starting buffer offset within the specified buffer ID from which the file will be uploaded.
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Description The sasaddr command used to display expander SAS address (EXP, SXP, and STP ports). Examples EEB00 >sasaddr Expander SAS Addresses - Address: EXP Port SAS 0x50060000000272BF Address: SXP Port SAS 0x50060000000272BD Address: STP Port SAS 0x000000000000003E exit Syntax exit Parameters None.
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EEB00 >rev help Syntax help Command(S) Parameters Command: CLI command name. Description The help command displays help on all the registered CLI commands, there is no argument passed to this command. Use the help command for the required help. Examples EEB00 >help phy ================================================================= Test...
The full Declaration of Conformity can be found at the following website: http://www.tradedx.eu/ certificates. The point of contact for regulatory matters is TradeDX s.r.o., Karlov 245, 28401 Kutná Hora, Czech Republic. Safety Before installing this product, read the Safety Information.
Warnings & Safety/ Important safety and compliance information Be sure to read all caution and warning statements in this documentation before performing any procedure in this user and maintenance guide. To avoid potential problems, ALWAYS read the warnings, cautionary and safety information that comes with server documentation before removing, replacing, reseating or modifying system components.
If the equipment is not used for a long time, disconnect the equipment from outlet to avoid damage to the system by transient voltages. Do not spill liquids onto equipment; this may cause fire or electrical shock. Never open the equipment. For safety reasons, the equipment should only be opened by qualified service personnel.
CAUTION: When replacing the lithium battery, use only the TradeDX spare battery designated for this product. If your system has a module containing a lithium battery, replace it only with the same module type made by the same manufacturer. The battery contains lithium and can explode if not properly used, handled, or disposed of.
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CAUTION: Do not connect the server to any other type of power system to reduce the risk of electric shock. WARNING: This server is suitable for use on an IT power distribution system whose maximum phase-to-phase voltage is 240 V under any distribution fault condition. Electrical current from power, telephone, and communication cables is hazardous.
Warnings and cautions WARNING: Only authorized trained technicians should attempt to repair this equipment. All troubleshooting and repair procedures are detailed to allow only subassembly/module-level repair. Because of the complexity of the individual boards and subassemblies, no one should attempt to make repairs at the component level or to make modifications to any printed wiring board.
Electrostatic discharge Preventing electrostatic discharge To prevent damaging the system, be aware of the precautions to follow when setting up the system or handling parts. A discharge of static electricity from a finger or other conducer may damage system boards or other static-sensitive devices. This type of damage may reduce the life expectancy of the device.
Rated Line Voltage 9.6A Rated Current 50/60Hz Rated Frequency Support information Customer support Address: Karlov 245 284 01, Kutná Hora Czech Republic To contact TradeDX by a phone, call 00420 737264041 For other contact information, please visit TradeDX website: tradedx.eu/contacts...
Before you contact TradeDX Be sure to have the following information available before you call TradeDX: Technical support registration number (if applicable) Product serial number Product model name and number Applicable error messages Add-on boards or hardware ...
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