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Nexsan E48X and Nexsan E60X
Storage Expansions
Installation Guide
Part Number: P0450142, Rev. B
NEXSAN
| 1289 Anvilwood Avenue | Sunnyvale, CA | 94089 USA
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  • Page 1 Nexsan E48X and Nexsan E60X Storage Expansions Installation Guide Part Number: P0450142, Rev. B NEXSAN | 1289 Anvilwood Avenue | Sunnyvale, CA | 94089 USA Printed Sunday, April 3, 2022 | www.nexsan.com...
  • Page 2 Copyright © 2010–2022 Nexsan. All Rights Reserved Worldwide. www.nexsan.com Trademarks ® Nexsan , BEAST™, BEAST P™, BEAST Elite™, BEAST X™, Nexsan E60™, Nexsan E60V™, Nexsan E60VT™, Nexsan E60P™, Nexsan E60X™, Nexsan E48™, Nexsan E48V™, Nexsan E48P™, Nexsan E48VT™, Nexsan E48X™, Nexsan E32F™, Nexsan E32V™, Nexsan E32X™, Nexsan E18™, Nexsan E18P™, Nexsan E18F™, Nexsan E18V™, Nexsan E18X™, and the Nexsan logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of Nexsan.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents About this manual Conventions Notes, tips, cautions, and warnings Contacting Nexsan Service and support Related documents Safety notices Revision history viii Minimum requirements For BEAST For Nexsan E-Series Chapter 1: Overview Front panel Legend Rear panel Legend Drawer interior Legend Physical characteristics Dimensions, Nexsan E48X...
  • Page 4 Contents Take proper ESD precautions Prepare the Nexsan Storage System Prepare the mounting rails Chapter 3: Installing the Nexsan Storage System Mount the Nexsan Storage System Restore the power supply units Reseat the expansion controllers Load the disk drives Attach a Nexsan Storage Expansion to a Nexsan Storage System Prepare the Nexsan Storage System Update the firmware Connect the Nexsan Storage Expansion...
  • Page 5: About This Manual

    About this manual About this manual This installation guide provides information and steps for performing the physical installation of the Nexsan E48X and Nexsan E60XNexsan E18X Storage Expansions. Note While Nexsan makes every effort to ensure the accuracy of technical documentation, screen images and procedures may change after publication.
  • Page 6: Contacting Nexsan

    About this manual Contacting Nexsan For questions about Nexsan products, please visit the Nexsan support Web page, and the E-Series and BEAST Documents and Downloads page. If you are unable to find the answer to your question there, please see our contact information below. Service and support Nexsan's Technical Services Group provides worldwide assistance with installation, configuration, software support, warranty, and repair for all Nexsan products.
  • Page 7: Safety Notices

    About this manual Safety notices This guide covers the Nexsan E60X and Nexsan E48X Storage SystemsStorage Expansions only. Refer to the relevant product manuals for information on other Nexsan Storage Systems or Storage Expansions and other Nexsan products mentioned in this guide. Always observe the following precautions to reduce the risk of injury and equipment damage: WARNING: There is a risk of ELECTRIC SHOCK if Nexsan E-Series components are removed or tampered with when a Nexsan Storage System power is on.
  • Page 8: Revision History

    About this manual Revision history This section lists updates and new material added to the Nexsan E60X and Nexsan E48X Storage Expansions Installation Guide. P0450142, Rev. B, March 2022 Updated for technical accuracy, applied new Nexsan template and branding. P0450142, Rev A, August 2016 Changed document number to part number Added Information for E60P and E48P NXS-EX4U-IG Rev.
  • Page 9: Minimum Requirements

    Minimum requirements Minimum requirements Before connecting a Nexsan E60X/Nexsan E48X to your Nexsan E60/Nexsan E48 Storage System, the following minimum requirements must be met: Each Nexsan Storage Expansion can only be attached to specific Nexsan Storage System, as follows: A Nexsan E60X can only be attached to a Nexsan E60 or a BEAST. A Nexsan E60XV can only be attached to a Nexsan E60V, Nexsan E60VT or Nexsan E60P.
  • Page 10 For Nexsan E-Series Part Number: P0450142, Rev. B www.nexsan.com...
  • Page 11: Chapter 1: Overview

    Chapter 1 Chapter 1: Overview Nexsan E48X and Nexsan E60X 4U, rack-mountable Storage Expansions can hold up to 48 or 60 SATA, SAS, or SSD data disks respectively. Nexsan E-Series base models use 3Gb/s SAS for internal communication between the RAID Controllers and hard disks.
  • Page 12: Front Panel

    Front panel Front panel Use this section to understand front panel components. Figure 1-1: Nexsan E48X/Nexsan E60X front panel Legend Use the following tables as a legend for the front panel diagram. Table 1-2: Field-replaceable modules Number Component Description Each assembly can be field-replaced in the event of a fan failure by removing a screw on each side of the drive drawer (see the Nexsan E- Series FRU Removal and Replacement Guide for your Storage System).
  • Page 13 Chapter 1: Overview Table 1-4: LEDs Number Component Description Power LED (PWR) Indicates the status of power to the components in the drawer. Green indicates that all power levels are within specifications. Red indicates that one or more power levels are outside of specifications.
  • Page 14: Rear Panel

    Rear panel Rear panel Use this section as a legend for rear panel components. Figure 1-6: Nexsan E48X/Nexsan E60X rear panel EXP 0 EXP 1 EXP 0 EXP 1 EXP 0 EXP 1 EXP 0 EXP 1 L1 STAT L1 STAT WARRANY VOID WARRANY VOID IF SEAL BROKEN...
  • Page 15 Chapter 1: Overview Table 1-9: Connectors Number Component Description Power (2): 200–240VAC, 47–63Hz CAUTION: The cordset specification for (for Nexsan E60X Storage the Nexsan E60Nexsan E60X/Nexsan Expansions) or 110–240VAC, 47– E48X in North America is IEC C13 to IEC 63Hz (for Nexsan E48X Storage C14 rated 250V/10A.
  • Page 16: Drawer Interior

    Drawer interior Drawer interior Use this section to understand Drawer interior components. Figure 1-11: Nexsan E60X drawer interior 1. Disk Drives 3. Drive Rails 2. Rear Fan Assembly 4. Drive Status LEDs Figure 1-12: Nexsan E48X drawer interior 1. Disk Drives 3.
  • Page 17 Chapter 1: Overview Table 1-14: Other modules Number Module Description Drive Align with plastic rails on disk drives to guide installation. These are integral to Guides the drive drawer and cannot be individually replaced. Table 1-15: LEDs Number Module Description Drive One for each disk drive slot.
  • Page 18: Physical Characteristics

    Physical characteristics Physical characteristics Use this section as a reference for the physical characteristics of Nexsan Storage Systems or Nexsan Storage Expansions. Dimensions, Nexsan E48X Measurement Value Chassis height 4U: 177mm (6.97") Chassis length 835mm (32.87") Chassis length, including 887mm (35.95") fascia and handles (allow at least 150mm for cables at rear;...
  • Page 19: Power

    Chapter 1: Overview Power Two 1,600W load-sharing, hot-pluggable, redundant PSUs. Nexsan E60X nominal input voltage is 200–240VAC, 47–63Hz. Cordset specification in North America is IEC C13 to IEC C14 rated 250V/10A. Nexsan E48X nominal input voltage is 110–240VAC, 47–63Hz. Cordset specification in North America is IEC C13 to IEC C14 rated 250V/10A.
  • Page 20 Physical characteristics Part Number: P0450142, Rev. B Nexsan BEAST™ and E-Series™ www.nexsan.com...
  • Page 21: Chapter 2: Getting Started

    Chapter 2 Chapter 2: Getting Started This document is designed to enable the user to install and configure the Nexsan E60X/Nexsan E48X Storage System quickly and safely. Please read this document carefully and review all of the information in this section before installing the Nexsan Storage System. This chapter contains the following sections: Taking delivery of your Nexsan Storage System Before installation...
  • Page 22: Taking Delivery Of Your Nexsan Storage System

    Taking delivery of your Nexsan Storage System Taking delivery of your Nexsan Storage System Upon receipt of your Nexsan Storage System, inspect the packaging for damage that may have been sustained in transit. If there is visible damage on the packaging, contact your shipper before proceeding. Unpack the Nexsan Storage System Carefully unpack your Nexsan Storage System and inspect each item before installation.
  • Page 23 Chapter 2: Getting Started 3. Open the accessory boxes and make sure that all expected contents are present. Figure 2-3: Accessory box contents The accessory box should contain: rack mounting hardware: two (2) rail assemblies, one left and one right ten (10) rail nuts and ten (10) large bolts for securing the rail nuts to the rack four (4) brackets, four (4) nuts, and four (4) bolts for securing the Nexsan E60X/Nexsan E48X to the rack...
  • Page 24 Taking delivery of your Nexsan Storage System 7. Remove the foam lid covering the Nexsan E60X/Nexsan E48X Storage System. Figure 2-5: Removing the foam lid Part Number: P0450142, Rev. B Nexsan BEAST™ and E-Series™ www.nexsan.com...
  • Page 25 Chapter 2: Getting Started 8. With the help of a second person, carefully lift the Nexsan E60X/Nexsan E48X enclosure out of the packaging using the lifting straps. Figure 2-6: Removing the enclosure from the box CAUTION: When removing the enclosure from the packaging, DO NOT lift the enclosure by any plastic parts or module handles on the chassis.
  • Page 26: Before Installation

    Before installation Before installation Required tools and equipment To perform the installation, you will need the following tools and equipment: a suitable equipment rack (1,200mm (E60) or 1,000mm (E48) deep recommended, see Physical characteristics on page 18) with sufficient load capacity to hold the Nexsan Storage System’s weight Note The rails that ship with the Nexsan Storage System can accommodate a rack post depth of 660mm to 914mm (26"...
  • Page 27: Take Proper Esd Precautions

    Chapter 2: Getting Started Take proper ESD precautions CAUTION: Computer components and disk drives are sensitive to electrostatic discharge (ESD). Always ground any electrostatic charge from your person before touching components with your hands or with any tools. Always use an anti-static wrist strap (one ships with each storage system) while installing or performing maintenance on any Nexsan Storage System.
  • Page 28: Prepare The Nexsan Storage System

    Before installation Prepare the Nexsan Storage System Before installation, prepare the Nexsan Storage System. CAUTION: Before opening any of the drive drawers on the Nexsan E60X/Nexsan E48X, be sure that the internal temperature is 10°C (50°F) or above. If the Nexsan Storage System has been shipped or stored in very low temperatures, allow the system to come to room temperature.
  • Page 29: Prepare The Mounting Rails

    Chapter 2: Getting Started Prepare the mounting rails CAUTION: Ensure that your rack can support the total weight of all mounted components and that your floor is sufficiently strong. Note As the Nexsan Storage System is a fixed-in-rack design, cable management arms are not required. The rails are labeled “L”...
  • Page 30 Before installation 2. Attach the rack nuts to the front of the rack on the left and right sides. The rack nuts should be mounted towards the interior of the rack. Note The rack nuts should be placed 3U apart. Use the rail as a guide for rack nut placement. Figure 2-11: Attaching the front rack nuts 3.
  • Page 31 Chapter 2: Getting Started b. Clip the bracket to the appropriate place on the front of the mounting rail. Figure 2-14: Clipping the plastic bracket to the front of the rail Figure 2-15: Rails fronts with all four brackets attached 5.
  • Page 32 Before installation 6. Repeat the previous step for the front of the mounting rail. Figure 2-17: Attaching the mounting rail in front 7. Repeat the previous two steps for the right mounting rail. The mounting rails are now ready to receive the Nexsan Storage System. Figure 2-18: Both mounting rails in place Note The rails may seem “loose”...
  • Page 33: Chapter 3: Installing The Nexsan Storage System

    Chapter 3 Chapter 3: Installing the Nexsan Storage System The Nexsan E60X and Nexsan E48X must be attached to another Nexsan Storage System ( BEAST, Nexsan E60, or Nexsan E48) to provide host connectivity and RAID management. This chapter contains the following sections: Mount the Nexsan Storage System Restore the power supply units Reseat the expansion controllers...
  • Page 34: Mount The Nexsan Storage System

    Mount the Nexsan Storage System Mount the Nexsan Storage System CAUTION: Computer components and disk drives are sensitive to electrostatic discharge (ESD). Always ground any electrostatic charge from your person before touching components with your hands or with any tools. Always use an anti-static wrist strap (one ships with each Nexsan Storage System) while installing or performing maintenance on any Nexsan Storage System.
  • Page 35: Restore The Power Supply Units

    Chapter 3: Installing the Nexsan Storage System 5. Tightly bolt the front of the Nexsan E60X/Nexsan E48X to the rail fronts. Figure 3-2: Bolting the enclosure in place, top and bottom Restore the power supply units CAUTION: Computer components and disk drives are sensitive to electrostatic discharge (ESD). Always ground any electrostatic charge from your person before touching components with your hands or with any tools.
  • Page 36: Load The Disk Drives

    Load the disk drives 2. Insert the Expansion Controller into the slot and carefully slide it back until the spring lock tab clicks into place. Figure 3-4: Sliding the Expansion Controller into place 3. Repeat steps 1 and 2 for the second Expansion Controller. Load the disk drives CAUTION: Computer components and disk drives are sensitive to electrostatic discharge (ESD).
  • Page 37 Chapter 3: Installing the Nexsan Storage System 2. Carefully slide the drawer all the way out. Figure 3-6: Sliding the drive drawer out CAUTION: Do not lean on or place any heavy object on an open drive drawer. Doing so may damage the drawer slide mechanism or overbalance the rack.
  • Page 38: Attach A Nexsan Storage Expansion To A Nexsan Storage System

    Attach a Nexsan Storage Expansion to a Nexsan Storage System 7. Turn the drawer lock clockwise to lock the drawer into place. 8. Repeat all previous steps for the middle and right drive drawers. Attach a Nexsan Storage Expansion to a Nexsan Storage System The Nexsan E60X and Nexsan E48X require another Nexsan Storage System to provide RAID functionality and host or network connectivity.
  • Page 39: Hot-Add Nexsan Storage Expansions To A Powered-Up Nexsan Storage System

    Chapter 3: Installing the Nexsan Storage System Hot-add Nexsan Storage Expansions to a powered-up Nexsan Storage System If you are attaching the Nexsan Storage Expansion to a Nexsan E-Series Storage System with firmware version Q0x1.1100 or higher, you can “hot-add” the Nexsan Storage Expansion while the Nexsan Storage System is still powered on and running.
  • Page 40 Attach a Nexsan Storage Expansion to a Nexsan Storage System a. Insert one SAS cable into the EXP OUT 0 port on the left expansion controller of the first Nexsan Storage Expansion. b. Insert the other end of the SAS cable into the EXP IN 0 port on the left Expansion Controller of the second Nexsan Storage Expansion.
  • Page 41 Chapter 3: Installing the Nexsan Storage System Figure 3-10: Connecting Nexsan E60P to Nexsan E60XV HOST HOST HOST HOST EXP 0 EXP 1 EXP 0 EXP 1 MGMT STAT SERIAL MGMT STAT SERIAL WARRANY VOID WARRANY VOID IF SEAL BROKEN IF SEAL BROKEN EXP 0 EXP 1...
  • Page 42: Attach Nexsan Storage Expansions To A Powered-Down System

    Attach a Nexsan Storage Expansion to a Nexsan Storage System Note If either of the EXP IN LEDs are flashing amber, you must remove the power cords from the Nexsan Storage Expansions, correct the cabling (see steps 3 and 4), and then reapply power to the Storage Expansions.
  • Page 43 Chapter 3: Installing the Nexsan Storage System Figure 3-11: Connecting Nexsan E60 to Nexsan E60X HOST HOST HOST HOST EXP 0 EXP 1 EXP 0 EXP 1 MGMT STAT SERIAL MGMT STAT SERIAL WARRANY VOID WARRANY VOID IF SEAL BROKEN IF SEAL BROKEN EXP 0 EXP 1...
  • Page 44 Attach a Nexsan Storage Expansion to a Nexsan Storage System 3. If present, connect the second Nexsan Storage Expansion to the first Nexsan Storage Expansion. Figure 3-12: Connecting Nexsan E60 to two Nexsan E60X Storage Systems HOST HOST HOST HOST EXP 0 EXP 1 EXP 0...
  • Page 45 Chapter 3: Installing the Nexsan Storage System IEC C13 to IEC C14 rated 250V/10A. When applying power to the Nexsan Storage System, use ONLY the IEC power cords originally supplied with it. Do NOT use other power cords, even if they appear identical to the supplied cords. CAUTION: The Nexsan E60X/Nexsan E48X does not have power switches.
  • Page 46: Remove A Nexsan Storage Expansion From An Active Nexsan Storage System

    Remove a Nexsan Storage Expansion from an active Nexsan Storage System Remove a Nexsan Storage Expansion from an active Nexsan Storage System If it becomes necessary to remove a Nexsan Storage Expansion from your Nexsan Storage System, follow this procedure to ensure that the system continues to run smoothly. ►...
  • Page 47: Glossary

    Glossary Anti-Vibration Design Nexsan’s proprietary disk installation scheme wherein drives are loaded into the chassis in 10Gb Ethernet opposite-facing pairs. Disks in each pair rotate A 10 gigabit per second (Gb/s) Ethernet con- in opposite directions and serve to self- nection using either fibre-optic cables or twis- dampen any related vibration.
  • Page 48 Glossary cache E-Series Reserved areas of memory that are used to The series of Nexsan Storage Systems that speed up instruction execution, data retrieval, includes the Nexsan E18, E48, and E60 Stor- and data updating. In Nexsan Storage Sys- age Systems (and their V, VT and P variants), tems, a memory unit in the RAID controller that the Nexsan E32V, the Nexsan E18X, E48X, temporarily holds user data.
  • Page 49 Glossary Gigabyte. Approximately one billion (1,000,000,000) bytes. Used to describe the FC port storage capacity of hard disk drives. A giga- See Fibre Channel port. byte is usually computed as 109 (1,000,000,000) bytes, but can also be com- puted as 230 (1,073,741,824) bytes (often The Federal Communications Commission;...
  • Page 50 Glossary hot-swap To replace a failed or faulty component of a Light Emitting Diode. LEDs are used for indic- computerized system while the system is run- ator lights on the front and back of Nexsan Stor- ning. See also hot-plug. age Systems.
  • Page 51 Glossary rack A metal frame designed to hold hardware See storage area network. devices. Serial Attached SCSI. A serial version of the rack-mounted Attached to a rack. SCSI interface. A point-to-point architecture that uses a disk controller with four or more rack mount channels that operate simultaneously.
  • Page 52 Glossary municate with users and computers in other locations. Terabyte. Approximately one trillion (1,000,000,000,000) bytes. Used to describe the storage capacity of hard disk drives. A tera- byte is usually computed as 1012 (1,000,000,000,000) bytes, but can also be computed as 240 (1,099,511,627,776) bytes (often called a “binary terabyte”...
  • Page 53 Nexsan —Sunnyvale, CA, USA Nexsan — European Head Office, UK 1289 Anvilwood Avenue Units 33–35 Parker Centre, Mansfield Road Sunnyvale, CA 94089 Derby, DE21 4SZ United States of America United Kingdom Worldwide Web site Contact www.nexsan.com https://helper.nexsansupport.com/contact E-Series/BEAST support: https://helper.nexsansupport.com/esr_support Copyright ©...

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