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  • Page 1 RSC-2AT Rackmount Storage Chassis User's Manual UM_RSC-2AT_v1.3_081419...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Preface ������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� i Safety Instructions ������������������������������������������������������������������������������ ii About This Manual ������������������������������������������������������������������������������ iv Chapter 1� Product Features �������������������������������������������������������������� 1 1�1 Components ��������������������������������������������������������������������������������������1 1.2 Specifications������������������������������������������������������������������������������������2 1�3 Feature ����������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������2 1�4 Hardware Selection ����������������������������������������������������������������������������6 Chapter 2� Hardware Setup ���������������������������������������������������������������� 8 2�1 Top Cover ������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������8 2�2 Power Supply Unit Module ����������������������������������������������������������������9 2�3 Fan Module ��������������������������������������������������������������������������������������10 2�4 Hard Disk Drive ��������������������������������������������������������������������������������11...
  • Page 3 4�2 Update the Expander Firmware through In-band ������������������������������41 4�3 12G Expander EDFB Setting �������������������������������������������������������������45 4�4 Slot HDD Power Setting �������������������������������������������������������������������46 4�5 HDD BP Thermal Sensor Temperature Setting ����������������������������������51 Chapter 5� Technical Support ����������������������������������������������������������� 53 Content...
  • Page 4 Document Release History Release Date Version Update Content 2017 User's Manual release to public. October Grammatical Error 2017 June 1. New cover 2019 2. QIG update August Slide rail update 2019...
  • Page 5 Copyright © 2017 AIC, Inc� All Rights Reserved� This document contains proprietary information about AIC products and is not to be disclosed or used except in accordance with applicable agreements.

  • Page 6: Preface

    Disclaimer AIC shall not be liable for technical or editorial errors or omissions contained herein. The information provided is provided "as is" without warranty of any kind. To the extent permitted by law, neither AIC or its affiliates, subcontractors or suppliers will be liable for incidental, special or consequential damages including downtime cost;...

  • Page 7: Safety Instructions

    Safety Instructions Before getting started, please read the following important cautions: • All cautions and warnings on the equipment or in the manuals should be noted. • Most electronic components are sensitive to electrical static discharge. Therefore, be sure to ground yourself at all times when installing the internal components. •...
  • Page 8 • If one of the following situations arise, the equipment should be checked by service personnel: 1. The power cord or plug is damaged. 2. Liquid has penetrated the equipment. 3. The equipment has been exposed to moisture. 4. The equipment does not work well or will not work according to its user manual. 5.

  • Page 9: About This Manual

    LED descriptions. Chapter 4 Technical Support For more information or suggestion, please contact the nearest AIC corporation representative in your district or visit the AIC website: http://www.aicipc.com/en. It is our greatest honor to provide the best service for our customers.

  • Page 10: Chapter 1� Product Features

    Chapter 1. Product Features Chapter 1. Product Features RSC-2AT is a flexible rackmount storage chassis with tool-less design. This product supports hot swapple HDDs and easy swap fans. For more information about our product, please visit our website at http://www.aicipc.com/en.

  • Page 11: 1.2 Specifications

    RSC-2AT User Manual Chapter 1. Product Features 1.2 Specifications 1 x 24-port 12Gb SATA/SAS backplane mm : 430 x 680 x 88 Dimensions with 6 SFF-8643 connectors (W x D x H) inches : 17 x 26.8 x 3.5 Backplane...
  • Page 12 RSC-2AT User Manual Chapter 1. Product Features Front Panel System Switches and LED indicators in front panel System Power Button Power LED Drive Activity LED LAN LED System Alert LED ID LED ID Button System Reset Button...
  • Page 13 RSC-2AT User Manual Chapter 1. Product Features Rear Panel Option 1 ： 2 x 2.5'' External hot swap drive bays 1U redundant high-efficiency power supply 80+ 7 x PCIe 3.0 slots(low-profile) Option 2 ： 2 x 2.5'' 7'' SSD OS Option 3 ：...
  • Page 14 RSC-2AT User Manual Chapter 1. Product Features Top View 3 x 80x38mm hot swap fans 800 W 1+1 redundant PSU PMBus 1�2 80+ Platinum...

  • Page 15: 1�4 Hardware Selection

    RSC-2AT User Manual Chapter 1. Product Features 1�4 Hardware Selection Option 1: 12G Expander Backplane + rear hot swap O/S tray • 12G Expander on board HDD BP w/ 3 x 8643. • 1U redundant power supply. • 2.5" x 2 External hot swap drive bays.
  • Page 16 RSC-2AT User Manual Chapter 1. Product Features Option 3: 12G Passive Backplane + rear hot swap O/S tray • 12G None Expander on board HDD BP w/ 6 x 8643. • 1U redundant power supply • 2.5" x 2 External hot swap drive bays Option 4: 12G Passive Backplane + internal O/S tray •...

  • Page 17: Chapter 2� Hardware Setup

    Chapter 2� Hardware Setup Chapter 2. Hardware Setup RSC-2AT User Manual 2�1 Top Cover  Push the release button on both sides of the chassis and push it toward the rear panel. Place your thumbs in the indented squares x 2 on the top cover to exert force more efficiently.

  • Page 18: 2�2 Power Supply Unit Module

    RSC-2AT User Manual Chapter 2. Hardware Setup 2�2 Power Supply Unit Module  Extract the power supply unit by pushing the ejector while pulling the power supply unit.  Pull the module completely out of the chassis.  Install the new power supply unit by pushing it into the chassis. Ensure that the module is accurately inserted and locked into the chassis.

  • Page 19: 2�3 Fan Module

    Chapter 2. Hardware Setup RSC-2AT User Manual 2�3 Fan Module  Unplug the cables and connectors.  Lift the fan module upward. Check to carefully dislodge the rubber connectors from the attached bracket.  Insert the new fan into the chassis. Verify to align the rubber connectors with the appropriate slot in the bracket.

  • Page 20: 2�4 Hard Disk Drive

    RSC-2AT User Manual Chapter 2. Hardware Setup 2�4 Hard Disk Drive  Press the release button on the tray lever to loosen the lever.  Pull the tray lever outward completely.  Pull the tray out of the chassis. Press and pull lever.
  • Page 21 Chapter 2. Hardware Setup RSC-2AT User Manual  Press the release button on the tray lever to loosen the lever.  Pull the tray lever outward completely.  Pull the tray out of the chassis. Press and pull lever.  Match the dimples on the tray to insert the HDD into the tray.

  • Page 22: 2�5 Hdd Backplane Module

    RSC-2AT User Manual Chapter 2. Hardware Setup 2�5 HDD Backplane Module  Detach the cables and hard disk drives from the backplane module.  Release the module by shifting the hook.  Dislodge the screws on the module.  Lift the module upward to remove.

  • Page 23: 2�6 Slide Rail Installation

    Chapter 2. Hardware Setup RSC-2AT User Manual 2�6 Slide Rail Installation NOTE This sections provides a basic instruction for mounting the slide rail onto the system. Tool-less rails vary per order. The rail in this manaul may not exactly match the rail for your system.
  • Page 24 RSC-2AT User Manual Chapter 2. Hardware Setup  Install the inner rail onto the system barebone. Lock the keyholes and secure the screws on sides of the system. Keyhole screw  Continue installing the outer rail bracket to the mounting frame. Attach the outer rail assembling to the frame and press the bracket to form a rack on both ends.
  • Page 25 Chapter 2. Hardware Setup RSC-2AT User Manual Pull out the middle channel until the ball bearing retainer is locked forward.  CAUTION Verify ball bearing retainer is locked forward. Slide the release tab and push barebone into rack. Make sure the barebone is ...

  • Page 26: Chapter 3. Hardware Specifications

    Chapter 3. Hardware Specifications RSC-2AT User Manual Chapter 3. Hardware Specification This chapter illustrates a detailed instruction guide on hardware specifications. 3�1 HDD Backplane 3�1�1 Layout Top view HDD1 HDD24 Bottom view JFAN4 JFAN2 JFAN1 JPWR2 JPMBUS JEXP2 JPWR1 JFAN3...

  • Page 27: Connector

    RSC-2AT User Manual Chapter 3. Hardware Specification 3�1�2 COnnector Power Connector (JPWR1) Description Description +12V +12V VCC3 MUTE_L +5VSTBY PSU_N1 PS_ON_L Power Connector (JPWR2) Description Description +12V +12V +12V +12V PMBUS Connector (JPMBUS) Description PMBUS_CLOCK PMBUS_DATA...
  • Page 28 RSC-2AT User Manual Chapter 3. Hardware Specification Fan Connector (JFAN 1~ JFAN4) Description +12V TACH Cascade (JEXP2) Description Description E2E_SCL E2E_SCL E2E_SDA E2E_SDA PEER_MATE_N LB_AB0 LB_BA0 LB_AB1 LB_BA1 Control for Expander (JEXP_UART) Description Description DBG_SIRXD SM_SIRXD DBG_SITXD SM_SITXD Console for MCU (JMCU_DBG)
  • Page 29 RSC-2AT User Manual Chapter 3. Hardware Specification Remote Power Control (JMCU_UART) Description Description DOWN_RXD UP_RXD DOWN_TXD UP_TXD I2C Connector (JI2C0,JI2C3,JI2C4) Description I2C_CLOCK I2C_DATA 2.54mm Header for Front I/O –JFRONT Fan number select Pin[5,6] Pin [3,4] Pin [1,2] Fan no� support...

  • Page 30: Jumper

    RSC-2AT User Manual Chapter 3. Hardware Specification 3�1�3 Jumper Open Normal, default JMCU_RST Close Reset MCU Open Normal, default JMD_SEL Close Boot loader mode JMD_SEL JMCU_RST...

  • Page 31: Led Indicator

    RSC-2AT User Manual Chapter 3. Hardware Specification 3�1�4 LED Indicator Expander alive, 0.833Hz Expander Blink (LED2) Blue (Blinking) (12 seconds per cycle) Expander Heart Bit (LED1) Blue (Blinking) Expander FW running Blue (On) HDD present HDD Activity LED Blue (Blinking)

  • Page 32: Drive Slot Map

    RSC-2AT User Manual Chapter 3. Hardware Specification 3�1�5 Drive Slot Map HBA card 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 MegaRaid card 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24...

  • Page 33: 3�2 Hdd Backplane

    RSC-2AT User Manual Chapter 3. Hardware Specification 3�2 HDD Backplane 3�2�1 Placement Top View JPMBUS_CON CON2 CON1 JFAN3 JFAN4 JFRONT JPMBUS_CON BP-HD2H05-TY Rev:A B40-2AAKTMAX00A130 A/W:HD2H05-TY-A0 CON1 BPC-B402AAK1XXA020 CON2 R32 R40 JCPLD_HEAD JFRONT JFAN1 JFAN2 JMCU BP JMCU BP JFAN1 JFAN1...

  • Page 34: Connector

    RSC-2AT User Manual Chapter 3. Hardware Specification 3�2�2 Connector Power Connector (CON1) Description Description +12V +12V +3V3 MUTE_L +5VSTBY PSU_N1 Power_ON_L Power Connector (CON2) CON1 Description Description +12V +12V +12V +12V PMBUS Connector (JPMBUS_CON) Description PMBUS_CLOCK PMBUS_DATA...
  • Page 35 RSC-2AT User Manual Chapter 3. Hardware Specification Fan Connector (JFAN1~JFAN4) Description +12V TACH Function I/O (JMCU_BP) Description Description RST_BP_I2C ASSERT_C0_N BP_SCL ASSERT_C1_N BP_SDA PMBUS_SUPPT_N +5VSTBY +5VSTBY 2.54mm Header for Front I/O (JFRONT) Fan number select Pin[5,6] Pin [3,4] Pin [1,2] Fan no�...

  • Page 36: Jumper

    RSC-2AT User Manual Chapter 3. Hardware Specification 3�2�3 Jumper JCPLD_HEAD Description Description /E_ACT_SEL FROMHDD EB_SEL SGPIO_EN_N JCPLD_HEAD Function Select Description: Status Description Open Disable External Access LED input Close Enable External Access LED input Open Access LED from HDD Pin P11...

  • Page 37: Led Indicator

    RSC-2AT User Manual Chapter 3. Hardware Specification 3�2�4 LED Indicator Blue (On) HDD present. HDD Activity LED Blue (Blinking) HDD Activity detected or Locate HDD. HDD no connect or Power Off. Normal. HDD Fault/Status LED Red (Blinking) Re-build status. Red (On) HDD Fault or Locate HDD.

  • Page 38: Drive Slot Map

    RSC-2AT User Manual Chapter 3. Hardware Specification 3�2�5 Drive Slot Map HBA card 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 MegaRaid card 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24...

  • Page 39: Chapter 4� Firmware Setup

    4�1 Expander Firmware Update through Smart Console Port 4�1�1 Update Expander Firmware Revision  Set up RSC-2AT console serial cable. Insert the console serial cable into console port and the other end of the cable into the motherboard shown below.
  • Page 40 RSC-2AT User Manual Chapter 4. Firmware Setup  Set up RSC-2AT RS232 connection. Set up RS232 connection application into your RSC-2AT as shown in the example process below. FOR EXAMPLE: OS: Microsoft Windows RS232 connection application: Hyperterminal HyperTrm�exe  Install...
  • Page 41 RSC-2AT User Manual Chapter 4. Firmware Setup  Enter a new name for the icon under "Name" and click OK.  Connect to the system by selecting an option under ”Connect using" (we selected COM2 in this example) and click OK.
  • Page 42 RSC-2AT User Manual Chapter 4. Firmware Setup  Under “Bits per second,” select 38400. Under “Flow control,” select None. Click when you have completed your selections.  When the setup is complete, the command line cmd>_ will appear on the screen.
  • Page 43 RSC-2AT User Manual Chapter 4. Firmware Setup  To find the latest firmware image & MFG Configuration Image version information, please refer to ''AIC SAS Related Firmware Download'' website. http://ppms.aicipc.com.tw:8888/download/expander/mcu/  The comand line cmd>rev shows the current firmware revision.
  • Page 44 RSC-2AT User Manual Chapter 4. Firmware Setup  The expander firmware begins to update. cmd>fdl 0 0_ Under "Transfer" in the tool bar, select Send file.
  • Page 45 RSC-2AT User Manual Chapter 4. Firmware Setup Under "Filename," select the new firmware path file 3A1_v1.12.2.1. Under "Protocol," select Xmodem. The firmware download is complete.
  • Page 46 RSC-2AT User Manual Chapter 4. Firmware Setup Reset the system to successfully update the firmware. Type in cmd>reset...

  • Page 47: 4.1.4 Update The Expander Configuration Mfg

    RSC-2AT User Manual Chapter 4. Firmware Setup 4.1.4 Update the Expander Configuration MFG  The comand line cmd> showmfg shows the current configuration MFG.  The expander configuration MFG begins to update. cmd>fdl 83 0_...
  • Page 48 RSC-2AT User Manual Chapter 4. Firmware Setup  Under ''Transfer'' in the tool bar, select Send File  Under File name, select the new MFG path file 3A1.0_eob_1.2.0.1.bin. Under "Protocol," select Xmodem.
  • Page 49 RSC-2AT User Manual Chapter 4. Firmware Setup  The MFG download is complete. Reset the system to to successfully update MFG.  Type in cmd>reset...

  • Page 50: 4�2 Update The Expander Firmware Through In-Band

     Download and install SG3_utils.exe which is compatible with Linux OS. Dowload website: http://sg.danny.cz/sg/sg3_utils.html Website Reference version: sg3_utils-1.40.tgz  To find the latest firmware image & MFG Configuration Image version information, please refer to ''AIC SAS Related Firmware Download'' website: http://ppms.aicipc.com.tw:8888/download/expander/mcu/...
  • Page 51 RSC-2AT User Manual Chapter 4. Firmware Setup  Execute terminal under the same new firmware folder. Example: Set a new firmware folder on ''Home'' page. Open Terminal by clicking the right button of mouse in the same window ''Home.''  Type ''sudo -s'' in the administrator mode.
  • Page 52 RSC-2AT User Manual Chapter 4. Firmware Setup  Find the expander location. $ sg_map -i  Update the expander firmware. $ sg_write_buffer --id=0x0 --in=fw3A1_v1.12.2.1 --mode=0x2 --offset=0 /dev/sg0...
  • Page 53 RSC-2AT User Manual Chapter 4. Firmware Setup  Update the Expander MFG. $ sg_write_buffer --id=0x83 --in=mfg3A1.0_eob_1.2.0.1.bin --mode=0x2 --offset=0 /dev/  Reboot the system to successfully update the firmware and MFG. root@ubuntu:~# reboot...

  • Page 54: 4�3 12G Expander Edfb Setting

    RSC-2AT User Manual Chapter 4. Firmware Setup 4�3 12G Expander EDFB Setting  Install HyperTerminal.exe, please refer to section 4.1.  Find the EDFB status. cmd> edfb  Change the EDFB setting. • Enable EDFB function. cmd>edfb on • Disable EDFB function.

  • Page 55: 4�4 Slot Hdd Power Setting

    RSC-2AT User Manual Chapter 4. Firmware Setup 4�4 Slot HDD Power Setting (This function is only used for the system cooling fan that is controlled by the expander.)  Install sg3.exe tool and download the new firmware from website refer to section 4.2.
  • Page 56 RSC-2AT User Manual Chapter 4. Firmware Setup  Find expander location. $ sg_map -i...
  • Page 57 RSC-2AT User Manual Chapter 4. Firmware Setup  FOR EXAMPLE: If you need to turn the Disk004 power off under the HBA card. Please check Disk004 power status. $ sg_ses --page=7 /dev/sg0 Under HBA card the Element 3 = Disk004.
  • Page 58 RSC-2AT User Manual Chapter 4. Firmware Setup  Check if Disk004 (element 3) power status is ok $ sg_ses --page=2 /dev/sg0 Status is shown below: The status of Element 3 is OK.
  • Page 59 RSC-2AT User Manual Chapter 4. Firmware Setup  Turn off the HDD power. $ sg_ses --descriptor=Disk004 --set=3:4:1 /dev/sg0  Turn on the HDD power $ sg_ses --descriptor=Disk004 --clear=3:4:1 /dev/sg0...

  • Page 60: 4�5 Hdd Bp Thermal Sensor Temperature Setting

    RSC-2AT User Manual Chapter 4. Firmware Setup 4�5 HDD BP Thermal Sensor Temperature Setting (This fuction is only used for the system cooling fan that is controlled by the expander.)  Install HyperTerminal.exe. Please refer to section 4.1.  Find the current temperature settings cmd>...
  • Page 61 RSC-2AT User Manual Chapter 4. Firmware Setup  Check the information on fan speed & temperature . cmd> sensor...

  • Page 62: Chapter 5� Technical Support

    Chapter 5� Technical Support Taiwain, Global Headquarters Sales Email: sales@aicipc�com Support Email: support@aicipc�com Address: No� 152, Section 4, Linghang N� Rd, Dayuan District, Taoyuan City 337, Taiwan Tel: +886-3-433-9188 South California, United States Fax: +886-3-287-1818 Address: 21808 Garcia Lane Sales Email: sales@aicipc�com�tw City of Industry, CA 91789, Support Email: support@aicipc�com United States...

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