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EonStor GSe Pro 200 Series
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  • Page 1 EonStor GSe Pro 200 Series Hardware Manual...
  • Page 2 (1) products, software, or options not certified and supported by Infortrend are used; (2) configurations not certified and supported by Infortrend are used; (3) parts intended for one system are installed in another system of different make or model.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Safety precaution ..........................v About this manual ........................vi Revision history ..........................vii Hardware specifications ......................viii Package contents........................xii System package .........................xii Accessories box ........................xii Chapter 1: Product Introduction Overview ..........................1-1 Chassis ..........................1-2 1.2.1 Front panel ......................1-2 1.2.2 Rear panel ......................1-3 1.2.3 Left panel ......................1-4 Front panel components ....................1-5...
  • Page 4 Appendices Certifications ..........................A-1 User warning ..........................A-1 Declaration of the presence condition of the restricted substance marking ...... A-2 Contact information ........................A-3...
  • Page 5: Safety Precaution

    Safety precaution Read these instructions carefully before you install, operate, or transport the Infortrend storage systems and expansion systems. Energy hazards precaution This equipment is intended to be used in a restricted access location, like a computer room. Only allow...
  • Page 6: About This Manual

    The use of Infortrend certified components is strongly recommended to ensure compatibility, quality, and normal operation with your Infortrend products. Please contact your distributor for a list of Infortrend certified components (e.g. SFP, SFP+, HBA card, iSCSI cable, FC cable, memory module, etc.).
  • Page 7: Revision History

    Revision history Version Date Description June 2017 Initial release December 2017 Modified section Rear Panel and Restore default setting November 2018 Modified section 2.3.4 Power connection Fixed bugs in the entire document...
  • Page 8: Hardware Specifications

    Hardware specifications Specification summary Form factor 5-bay EonStor GSe Pro 205 desktop 8-bay EonStor GSe Pro 208 desktop Controller Single controller Cache memory - 8 GB DDR4 (2 x 4 GB) - 16 GB DDR4 (2 x 8 GB) - 32 GB DDR4 (2 x 16 GB) Note: The installed default memory varies by model, region, and other factors.
  • Page 9 Specification summary Supported protocols File level protocol - CIFS/SMB - AFP - NFS - FTP - FXP -WebDAV Block level protocol - FC - FCoE - iSCSI Object protocol - RESTful API Cloud gateway - Amazon S3 - Microsoft Azure - Alibaba AliCloud - OpenStack Data protection and service...
  • Page 10 Specification summary OS support - Windows Server 2008/R2* ® - Windows Server 2012/R2* ® - Red Hat Enterprise Linux ® ® - SUSE Linux Enterprise ® ® - Sun Solaris™ ® - MacOS ® - HP-UX - IBM ® ® - VMware ®...
  • Page 11 Specification summary Weight (without HDD) GSe Pro 205 - 5.15 kg/11.35 lbs. GSe Pro 208 - 6.51 kg/14.35 lbs. Dimension GSe Pro 205 - 255 mm x 168 mm x 245 mm GSe Pro 208 - 345 mm x 168 mm x 254 mm Note: The dimension order is W x H x D.
  • Page 12: Package Contents

    Package contents Check the unpacking list for the complete list of contents and exact quantity of the components of your system. NOTE: The contents and quantity may vary depending on the system model and order requests. System package Accessories box Enclosure chassis Accessories box DB9 to USB cable...
  • Page 13: Chapter 1: Product Introduction

    3.5-inch drives in a tower form factor. Each drive is configurable to RAID 0, 5, and 6, offering you high performance and data backup functionalities. This series is a perfect NAS storage solution for small scale to medium enterprises. EonStor GSe Pro 205 EonStor GSe Pro 208...
  • Page 14: Chassis

    Chassis This section describes the front, rear, and side panels of EonStor GSe Pro 200 Series’s rugged storage chassis. The chassis are designed to allow installation to the rack or a cabinet. 1.2.1 Front panel GSe Pro 205 GSe Pro 208 Number Part Description...
  • Page 15: Rear Panel

    1.2.2 Rear panel GSe Pro 205 GSe Pro 208 Number Part Description Host board These slots accommodate host boards for SAS expansion. slots Power socket This socket allows the flow of electricity to power the system. Kensington This security slot secures your GSe Pro 200 using Kensington security lock devices.
  • Page 16: Left Panel

    1.2.3 Left panel Number Part Description DIMM slots Each slot accommodates 2 DDR4 memory modules. Flash module This module serves as a cache backup and also contains NAS OS. WARNING! DO NOT remove the flash module. If you want it replaced, call your local dealer or technical support.
  • Page 17: Front Panel Components

    Front panel components This section describes the components of GSe system’s front panel components. 1.3.1 LED panel The LEDs on this panel allow you to know your system’s current status when turned on. Number LED name Description System status This LED provides the status when the system. This LED provides the status of the system’s fan.
  • Page 18: Drive Tray Bezel

    1.3.2 Drive tray bezel The drive tray bezel is designed to accommodate SATA-interfaced 2.5-inch solid state drives and 3.5- inch hard disk drives. Get familiarized of the components of your system’s drive tray bezel. Number Part Description Release button Push this button to unlock the drive tray from the drive tray slot. Power status This LED provides the power status of the disk drive.
  • Page 19: Supported Jbod Interface

    Supported JBOD interface The supported expansion system, JB 208, has two SAS wide ports on the rear panel that allows you to connect to GSe Pro 200 system and a series of JB 208 systems. Number Part Power socket Kensington lock SAS expansion port status LEDs Rotary ID switch SAS expansion ports...
  • Page 20: Chapter 2: Hardware Installation

    Chapter 2: Hardware installation Hardware installation This chapter describes installing the modular components such as hard drives, cards, and other optional installation or connections such as expansions. Installation prerequisites Take note of the following installation prerequisites before you start with the installation: •...
  • Page 21: Installation Procedures

    Installation procedures This section details the installation procedures of the system, its components, and connections between equipment. The installation procedures in this section are in order, so it is strongly recommended that you follow the said order to reduce the time consumed during installation and prevent installation mistakes, technical mishaps, or physical injuries.
  • Page 22: Installing The Hard Drives

    2.2.3 Installing the hard drives This section gives you an overview of the hard drive requirements, installation, and important notices that you must take note. IMPORTANT! You must install at least two (2) hard drives in drive bays 1 and 2 when setting up the system.
  • Page 23 Get to know the exact order of the hard drives to avoid removing the wrong drives out of the enclosure. EonStor GSe Pro 205 EonStor GSe Pro 208 IMPORTANT! You must install at least two (2) hard drives in drive bays 1 and 2 to initially set up the system.
  • Page 24 The order of the hard drives in the system is important because it helps you identify the faulty drive. Take a look at the table below of the fault tolerance of different RAID levels: RAID Minimum Maximum number of failed drives disk (without data loss) requirement...
  • Page 25 Orient the hard drive’s screw holes to the tray’s assigned screw holes with the interface connectors facing the open side of the tray and the label is facing up (A), then secure the drive with four screws bundled with your system package (B). 2.5-inch HDD 3.5-inch HDD Chapter 2: Hardware installation...
  • Page 26 Insert the assembled hard drive and tray to the enclosure with the spring handle open. WARNING! Ensure that your system has all the drive bays occupied with the drive trays even if there are no hard drives installed. Without the drive trays, the ventilation is compromised and may cause overheating.
  • Page 27: Installing The Host Board

    2.2.4 Installing the host board IMPORTANT! • The system must have 4 hard drives installed in bays 1 to 4 if you want to install a host board. • Always install the host board in slot 1 if you only need to install one. NOTE: When adding or replacing a host board, the firmware automatically restores the system to its default settings.
  • Page 28 Tighten the thumb screws built with the host board to secure it in place. NOTE: Keep the dummy covers in a cool, dry place. EonStor GSe Pro 200 Series Hardware Manual...
  • Page 29: Connections

    Connections This section details the connection procedures of GSe system to the expansions, power source, connection status, topologies, and other connection configurations. 2.3.1 Connecting the network cables to the storage system Connect one Ethernet cable to the system’s 10 Gbe or 1 GbE Ethernet port. 2.3.2 Connecting the devices to a network For initial setup, connect your GSe Pro system to a PC via an Ethernet cable and launch its interface via...
  • Page 30: Expansion Connections

    2.3.3 Expansion connections A SAS host link cable is bundled per expansion package. If you need to purchase other cables, or if you need other cables of different lengths, contact your vendor. Before configuring the expansions, you must take note of the following important points: •...
  • Page 31: Power Connection

    Connecting expansion systems Connect the expansion systems using the on-board SAS expansion ports. IMPORTANT! Only use slot 2 to install the SAS expansion host board. 2.3.4 Power connection Before connecting to a power source, ensure that all components are properly installed and the management interfaces are properly connected.
  • Page 32 Connecting to power source Connect the bundled power cord to the system’s power socket. Turning on the system Before turning on the GSe system, you must turn on the expansion enclosures first if your network configuration consists of multiple arrays. To turn on the system: Turn on the networking devices.
  • Page 33: Turning Off The System

    Checking the power status Once the system is on, no LEDs should light up in red or amber, nor should you hear an alarm from the system. Start verifying the system status via the front panel LEDs. NOTE: Refer to chapter System maintenance for more information regarding the LED description. 2.3.5 Turning off the system To turn off the system, press the power button for 5 seconds.
  • Page 34: Chapter 3: System Monitoring

    Chapter 3: System monitoring System monitoring This chapter details the monitoring features and the status of EonStor GSe Pro 200 Series systems. Monitoring features The EonStor GSe Pro 200 Series is equipped with self-monitoring features to help you keep track of the system’s operating status.
  • Page 35: Leds

    3.1.1 LEDs This section details the system LEDs and their descriptions. Front panel LEDs • LEDs panel Number LED name Color/ Description Status The system is ready. The system is booting up or shutting down. System The device encounters critical error/s. The system is off.
  • Page 36 • Drive tray bezel LEDs There are two LEDs on the tray that indicate the status of your drives. When you get notified by a drive failure message, you must check the drive tray LEDs to find the correct location of the failed drive. Number LED name Color...
  • Page 37 Rear panel LEDs • Default status LED When you restore the system to its default setting, this LED rights up in for about a second, then proceed to system restoration, after a press and hold of the Restore Default button. •...
  • Page 38 • 10 GbE SFP+ port LEDs Number LED name Color/ Description Status A connection is established. Link Data I/O is ongoing. No connection is established. 10 Gb connection is established. Speed 1 Gb/100 Mb connection is established. EonStor GSe Pro 200 Series Hardware Manual...
  • Page 39: Chapter 4: System Maintenance

    Chapter 4: System maintenance System maintenance This chapter provides maintenance and replacement procedures of replaceable components of your EonStor GSe Pro 200 Series systems. Replaceable components Your EonStor GSe system is comprised of replaceable components: • Memory module • Host board •...
  • Page 40: Replacing The Memory Module

    4.1.1 Replacing the memory module The system comes with a pre-installed SO-DIMM module(s). You can upgrade or replace it when the bundled module malfunctions. IMPORTANT! Contact your system vendor to help you purchase the compatible DRAM modules. NOTE: Refer to section ESD precautions for safety information. To replace the memory module: Shut down your system.
  • Page 41 Insert the replacement DIMM carefully into the DIMM socket, with the DIMM’s notch aligned to the DIMM socket’s notch guide. Slide back the cover to the system (A), then secure it with the screws that you removed in step 1 (B).
  • Page 42: Replacing The Host Board

    4.1.2 Replacing the host board Before replacing the host board, you must take note that the firmware automatically restores the system to its factory settings when adding or replacing a host board. To replace the host board: Shut down your system. Wait for a minute for the remaining electric current to dissipate. Loosen the thumb screw of the host board.
  • Page 43 Install the replacement host board to the host board slot. Tighten the thumb screws built with the host board to secure it in place. EonStor GSe Pro 200 Series Hardware Manual...
  • Page 44: Replacing The Hard Drive

    4.1.3 Replacing the hard drive WARNING! • Ensure to have the replacement ready before replacing the hard drive. DO NOT leave the drive tray open for long periods to prevent disruption of internal airflow. • Handle the hard drives with extreme care. Hold them by the edges and avoid touching the circuits and interface connectors.
  • Page 45 Insert the assembled hard drive replacement and tray to the enclosure with the spring handle open. WARNING! Ensure that your system has all the drive bays occupied with the drive trays even if there are no hard drives installed. Without the drive trays, the ventilation is compromised and may cause overheating.
  • Page 46: Restoring The Default Settings

    4.1.4 Restoring the default settings Before restoring the default settings, you must create a list of existing ID/LUN mapping information. Restoring your system erases the ID/LUN mapping associations (e.g. logical drive associated with host ID/LUN). To restore the default settings: Stop all input/output activities.
  • Page 47 Appendices Appendices Certifications Summary Safety UL 60950-1 second edition BSMI CNS 14336-1: 99 年版 CB IEC 60950-1:2005 (Second Edition) + Am 1:2009 + Am 2:2013 EAC TP TC 004/2011, TP TC 020/2011 CE EN 55032:2012 +AC:2013 / EN61000-3-2:2014 EN 61000-3-3: 2013 / EN 55024:2010+A1:2015 BSMI (CNS 13438) FCC (FCC Part 15, subpart B) Environment...
  • Page 48 Declaration of the presence condition of the restricted substance marking 設備名稱:儲存器 型號(型式): GSe Pro 200 Series Equipment name Type designation (Type): GSe Pro 200 Series 限用物質及其化學符號 Restricted substances and its chemical symbols 多溴二苯醚 六價鉻 多溴聯苯 單元 汞 鎘 brominated Unit 鉛...
  • Page 49 Contact information Infortrend Technology, Inc. (HQ Taiwan) Address: 8F, No. 102, Section 3, Jhongshan Road, Jhonghe District, New Taipei City 23544, Taiwan Telephone: +886-2-2226-0126 Fax: +886-2-2226-0020 Email: sales.tw@infortrend.com Website: https://www.infortrend.com/tw/Home Support: http://support.infortrend.com/Account/Logon Infortrend Japan, Inc. Address: 6F Okayasu Bldg., 1-7-14 Shibaura, Minato-Ku, Tokyo, 105-0023 Japan...
  • Page 50 Infortrend Technology Office (Southwest China) Address: Room 1006, Building 2, Shangding International Building, No. 27 Renmin South Road, Wuhou District, ChengduChina 成都市武侯区人民南路27号商鼎国际大厦2号楼1006室 Telephone: +86-10-63106168, +86-10-85866916, +86-10-85861801 Fax: +86-10-59648252 Email: sales.cn@infortrend.com Website: https://www.infortrend.com/cn/Home Support: http://support.infortrend.com/Account/Logon Infortrend Europe, Ltd. (EMEA) Address: 57 Tempus Business Centre, Kingsclere Road, Basingstoke RG21 6XG UK...
  • Page 51 Germany/Deutschland GmbH sales office Email: sales.de@infortrend.com, cs.eu@infortrend.com Website: https://www.infortrend.com/de/Home Support: http://support.infortrend.com/Account/Logon Poland sales office Email: sales.pl@infortrend.com, cs.eu@infortrend.com Website: https://www.infortrend.com/pl/Home Support: http://support.infortrend.com/Account/Logon Middle East sales offices Email: sales.meat@infortrend.com Website: https://www.infortrend.com/ae/Home Support: http://support.infortrend.com/Account/Logon India sales office Email: sales.in@infortrend.com Website: https://www.infortrend.com/in/Home Support: http://support.infortrend.com/Account/Logon...

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