BrickStor SBX24S Quick Installation Manual

SBX24S Quick Installation Guide

1 Introduction

1.1 Safe Handling

Caution: If this equipment
is used in a manner not
• An enclosure can weigh up to 24kg
specified by the manufacturer,
(53lb). Do not try to lift it by yourself.
the protection provided by the
equipment may be impaired.
• Do not lift the enclosure by the
handles on the PCMs. They are not
Caution: The optional
designed to take the weight.
RJ45 socket on the I/O
module, it is for Ethernet

1.2 Safety

connection only and must
not be connected to a
• All plug-in modules and blank plates
telecommunications network.
are part of the fire enclosure and must
only be removed when a replacement
1.3 Rack System
can be immediately added. The system
must not be run without all modules or
Precautions
blanks in place.
The following safety requirements must
• Permanently unplug the unit before
be considered when the unit is mounted
you move it or if you think it has
in a rack.
become damaged in any way.
• The rack construction must be capable
Important: The enclosure
of supporting the total weight of the
MUST be grounded before
installed enclosure(s) and the design
applying power.
should incorporate stabilizing features
suitable to prevent the rack from tipping
• The enclosure must only be operated
or being pushed over during installation
from a power supply input voltage
or in normal use.
range of 100-240 VAC.
• When loading a rack with the units, fill
• The plug on the power supply cord is
the rack from the bottom up and empty
used as the main disconnect device.
from the top down.
Ensure that the socket outlets are located
• To avoid danger of the rack toppling
near the equipment and are easily
over, do not slide more than one enclosure
accessible.
out of the rack at a time.
• When powered by multiple AC
• The system must be operated with low
sources, disconnect all supply power for
pressure rear exhaust installation [back
complete isolation.
pressure created by rack doors and
• In order to comply with applicable
obstacles not to exceed 5 pascals (0.5mm
safety, emission and thermal require-
water gauge)].
ments no covers should be removed and
• The rack design should take into consid-
all bays must be populated with plug-in
eration the maximum operating ambient
modules.
temperature for the unit, which is 40°C.
• The power connection should always
• The rack should have a safe electrical
be disconnected prior to removal of a
PCM from the enclosure. distribution system. It must provide over-
current protection for the unit and must not
• A safe electrical earth connection must
be overloaded by the total number of units
be provided to the power supply cords.
installed in the rack. When addressing
Check the grounding of the enclosure
these concerns consideration should be
before applying power.
given to the electrical power consumption
• Provide a suitable power source with
rating shown on the nameplate.
electrical overload protection to meet the
• The electrical distribution system must
requirements laid down in the technical
provide a reliable earth for each unit in
specification.
the rack.
• When bifurcated power cords ('Y'
• Each power supply in each unit has an
leads) are used, they must only be
earth leakage current of 1.0mA. T he
connected to a supply range of
design of the electrical distribution system
200-240 V.
must take into consideration the total
• A faulty PCM must be replaced with a
earth leakage current from all the power
fully operational module within 24 hrs. supplies in all the units. The rack may
require labeling with "HIGH LEAKAGE
• Do not remove a faulty PCM unless
CURRENT. Earth connection essential
you have a replacement model of the
before connecting supply".
correct type ready for insertion.
• The rack when configured with the units
must meet the safety requirements of UL
60950-1 and IEC 60950-1.
SBX24S Quick Installation Guide Version 2.0 |
Version 2.0 | May 2011

1.4 PCM Operation

1.5 ESD Precautions

It is recommended that you fit and check
Warning: Do not remove
a suitable anti-static wrist or ankle
covers from the PCM.
strap and observe all conventional ESD
Danger of electric shock inside.
precautions when handling plug-in
Return the PCM to your supplier
modules and components. Avoid contact
for repair.
with backplane components and module
connectors, etc.
Warning: Do not
remove a PCM unless a
replacement can be immediately
added. The system must not be
run without all units or module
blanks in place.

2 Preparation

2.1 Before You Begin

Before you begin, make sure the site Before setting up your enclosure ensure
where you intend to set up and use your you have the following:
• SAS HBA
storage system has the following:
• Mini-SAS to Host Cable
• Standard power from an independent
• Power Cord
source or a rack power distribution
• Rack kit (if installing within a rack)
unit with a UPS.
Refer to your supplier for a list of qualified
• Host computer with the correct
accessories for use with the enclosure.
firmware, BIOS and drivers. Contact
your supplier for the correct software The Accessory Box contains the power
levels. cords and other ordered accessories.

2.2 Unpacking the Storage System

Inspect the packaging for crushes, cuts, water damage or any other evidence of
1
mishandling during transit. If any damage appears present, for future reference
photograph the packaging before opening.
2 Unpack the system. See Figure 1.
Figure 1: Unpacking the Storage System
May 2011

3 Installation

3.1 Mounting the System into a Rack

Important: This rail kit must be
installed by trained service
personnel only. Before install-
ing this rail kit, ensure you
understand these instructions.
If in any doubt please contact
your equipment supplier.
If you intend to mount the
1
system into a rack, refer to the
label on the rail: see Figure 2.
To facilitate access, remove the
2
door from the rack.
Lift the enclosure and position the
3
rear on the rack guide rails.
Caution: A populated
enclosure can weigh up
Figure 2
to 24kg (53lb). Do not try to lift
it by yourself.
Slide the enclosure fully into the rack, and secure with screws in the mounting
4
flanges (see Figure 2).
Figure 3: Rack Mount Components
3.2 Connecting To Host: Example Configurations
Figure 4: Single Host - Single Enclosure
Figure 5: Dual Host - Multiple Enclosures
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