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- Page 1 Nexsan E48 and Nexsan E60 Storage Systems Installation Guide Part Number: P0450140, Rev. B NEXSAN | 1289 Anvilwood Avenue | Sunnyvale, CA | 94089 USA Printed Sunday, April 3, 2022 | www.nexsan.com...
- Page 2 , 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.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Taking delivery of your Nexsan Storage System Unpack the Nexsan Storage System Before installation Required tools and equipment Prepare the site Take proper ESD precautions Prepare the Nexsan Storage System Prepare the mounting rails Nexsan E48 and Nexsan E60 Nexsan Installation Guide www.nexsan.com... - Page 4 Contents Chapter 3: Installing the Nexsan Storage System Mount the Nexsan Storage System Restore the power supply units Reseat the RAID controllers Load the disk drives Attach communication cables Power on the Nexsan Storage System Set up the Nexsan Storage System Glossary Part Number: P0450140, Rev.
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Page 5: About This Manual
WARNING: Warnings alert the user to items or situations which may result in severe injury or death to the user. Nexsan E48 and Nexsan E60 Nexsan Installation Guide... -
Page 6: Contacting Nexsan
Related documents The following Nexsan product manuals contain related information: Nexsan E48 and Nexsan E60 Storage Systems FRU Removal and Replacement Guide Nexsan E48X and Nexsan E60X Storage Expansions Installation Guide Nexsan E48X and Nexsan E60X Storage Expansions FRU Removal and Replacement Guide... -
Page 7: Safety Notices
The cordset specification for the Nexsan E60 and Nexsan E48 in North America is USA IEC C13 to IEC C14, rated 250V/10A. When applying power to the storage system, use ONLY the IEC power cords originally supplied with it. -
Page 8: Revision History
About this manual Revision history This section lists updates and new material added to the Nexsan E60 and Nexsan E48 Storage Systems Installation Guide. P0450140, Rev. B, March 2022 Updated for technical accuracy, applied new Nexsan template and branding. P0450140, Rev. A, July 2016... -
Page 9: Chapter 1: Overview
Chapter 1: Overview Nexsan E48 and Nexsan E60 4U, rack-mountable Storage Systems 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 10: Front Panel
Component Description Active Drive Each drawer can hold up to 16 (for Nexsan E48 Storage Systems) or 20 (for Drawers (3) Nexsan E60 Storage Systems) 3.5" disk drives, for a total of up to 48 or 60 drives in the enclosure. - Page 11 Nexsan High-Density Storage User Guide). Table 1-5: Other items Number Component Description Drawer Lock: Secures the drive drawer in place. When this lock is disengaged, the STAT LED turns amber. Nexsan E48 and Nexsan E60 Nexsan Installation Guide www.nexsan.com...
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Page 12: Rear Panel
Rear panel Rear panel Use this section as a legend for rear panel components. Figure 1-6: Nexsan E48 and Nexsan E60 rear panel (8Gb/s Fibre Channel connections shown) HOST HOST HOST HOST EXP 0 EXP 1 EXP 0 EXP 1... -
Page 13: Legend
Power Supply Each controller can be field-replaced in the event of a PSU or PSU Units (PSUs) (2) fan failure (see the Nexsan E60 and Nexsan E48 Storage s FRU Removal and Replacement Guide). Table 1-9: Other modules Number... - Page 14 Description Power (2): 200–240VAC, 47–63Hz CAUTION: The cordset specification for the (for Nexsan E60 Storage Nexsan E48 and in North America is IEC Expansions) or 110–240VAC, 47– C13 to IEC C14 rated 250V/10A. When 63Hz (for Nexsan E48 Storage applying power to the system, use ONLY Expansions).
- Page 15 Nexsan Nexsan High-Density Storage User Guide. Expansion port LEDs For Nexsan E48 and Nexsan E60 controllers: There are two LEDs (L0 and L1), each indicating the connection status for an expansion port. Green indicates that the SAS cable is properly connected.
- Page 16 Rear panel Number Component Description Controller status LED (STAT) Indicates the status of the RAID Controller. For Nexsan E48V/VT and Nexsan E60V/VT controllers: Solid blue indicates that the controller is operating within specifications and that there is no user data in the cache.
- Page 17 RAID Controllers into Emergency mode (see the Nexsan Nexsan High-Density Storage User Guide). Emergency mode is indicated by the controller status LED alternating between blue and red (see LEDs on page 14). Nexsan E48 and Nexsan E60 Nexsan Installation Guide www.nexsan.com...
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Page 18: Host Port Options
Rear panel Host port options The RAID Controllers can be configured (with one or two optional Host Bus Adapter (HBA) cards) for one of four different host port options: 16Gb/s Fibre Channel, 8Gb/s Fibre Channel, 10Gb/s iSCSI (10GbE), or SAS-to-Host. Figure 1-13: Host port options Fibre Channel 10gb Ethernet, Optical... -
Page 19: Drawer Interior
Chapter 1: Overview Notes: The SAS-to-Host port option has no LEDs. For Nexsan E48/E48V and Nexsan E60/E60V Storage Systems with two HBA cards, the right HBA card's LEDs are inverted. Drawer interior Use this section to understand Drawer interior components. Figure 1-14: Nexsan E60 drawer interior 1. - Page 20 Module Description Rear Fan Dual-fan assembly located at the rear of each drawer. Can be field-replaced Assembly in the event of failure (see the Nexsan E60 and Nexsan E48 FRU Removal and Replacement Guide). Table 1-17: Other modules Number Module...
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Page 21: Physical Characteristics
48 kg (106 lbs.) drives Storage System weight, 93 kg (205 lbs.) with drives Rack mount kit length 660mm to 914mm (26" to 36") Rack mount kit weight approx. 2.5 kg (5.5 lbs.) Nexsan E48 and Nexsan E60 Nexsan Installation Guide www.nexsan.com... -
Page 22: Power
Nexsan E60 nominal input voltage is 200–240VAC, 47–63Hz. Cordset specification in North America is IEC C13 to IEC C14 rated 250V/10A. Nexsan E48 nominal input voltage is 110–240VAC, 47–63Hz. Cordset specification in North America is IEC C13 to IEC C14 rated 250V/10A. -
Page 23: Chapter 2: Getting Started
Chapter 2: Getting Started This document is designed to enable the user to install and configure the Nexsan E60/Nexsan E48 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. -
Page 24: 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 25 (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 E60/Nexsan E48 to the rack...
- Page 26 Taking delivery of your Nexsan Storage System 7. Remove the foam lid covering the Nexsan E60/Nexsan E48 Storage System. Figure 2-5: Removing the foam lid Part Number: P0450140, Rev. B Nexsan BEAST™ and E-Series™ www.nexsan.com...
- Page 27 Chapter 2: Getting Started 8. With the help of a second person, carefully lift the Nexsan E60/Nexsan E48 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.
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Page 28: 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 21) 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 29: Take Proper Esd Precautions
3. When working on unracked storage systems or components, place the storage system or component on an anti-static surface. Nexsan E48 and Nexsan E60 Nexsan Installation Guide... -
Page 30: Prepare The Nexsan Storage System
Prepare the Nexsan Storage System Before installation, prepare the Nexsan Storage System. CAUTION: Before opening any of the drive drawers on the Nexsan E60/Nexsan E48, 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 31: Prepare The Mounting Rails
To prepare the mounting rails for Nexsan Storage System installation: 1. Extend the slides to fit your rack. Note The rails can be adjusted to between 26" (66cm) and 36" (91.4cm). Figure 2-10: Extending the rack-mount rails Nexsan E48 and Nexsan E60 Nexsan Installation Guide www.nexsan.com... - Page 32 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 33 5. Attach the rear slide of the left rail to the rack nuts by sliding the large part of the mounting hole over the rack nut and then pressing outward to seat the nut in the small part of the mounting hole. Figure 2-16: Attaching the mounting rail in back Nexsan E48 and Nexsan E60 Nexsan Installation Guide...
- Page 34 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”...
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Page 35: Chapter 3: Installing The Nexsan Storage System
Chapter 3: Installing the Nexsan Storage System The Nexsan E60 and Nexsan E48 come in single-controller and dual-controller configurations. These instructions assume a dual-controller Nexsan Storage System installation, but where the steps differ, additional instructions for single-controller Nexsan Storage Systems are provided. -
Page 36: Mount The Nexsan Storage System
4. Carefully slide the enclosure onto the mounting rails so that the mounting ears sit against the rack. Figure 3-1: Sliding the Nexsan E60/Nexsan E48 onto the mounting rails Part Number: P0450140, Rev. B Nexsan BEAST™... -
Page 37: Restore The Power Supply Units
Chapter 3: Installing the Nexsan Storage System 5. Tightly bolt the front of the Nexsan E60/Nexsan E48 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). -
Page 38: Load The Disk Drives
Load the disk drives 2. Insert the RAID Controller into the slot and carefully slide it back until the spring lock tab clicks into place. Figure 3-4: Sliding the RAID Controller into place 3. Repeat steps 1 and 2 for the second RAID Controller (if present). Load the disk drives CAUTION: Computer components and disk drives are sensitive to electrostatic discharge (ESD). - Page 39 SAS drives, and faster drives in front of slower ones. 5. Close the drive drawer lid. 6. Carefully slide the drawer back into the enclosure, making sure that it is flush with the rest of the front panel. Nexsan E48 and Nexsan E60 Nexsan Installation Guide www.nexsan.com...
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Page 40: Attach Communication Cables
Chapter 3 of the Nexsan E60X and Nexsan E48X Storage Expansion Installation Guide. Power on the Nexsan Storage System CAUTION: The cordset specification for the Nexsan E60/Nexsan E48 in North America is IEC C13 to IEC C14 rated . When applying power to the Nexsan Storage System, use ONLY the IEC power cords originally supplied with it. -
Page 41: Set Up The Nexsan Storage System
Set up the Nexsan Storage System When the Nexsan Storage System has finished booting up, follow the instructions in "Chapter 1, Basic Setup" of the Nexsan High-Density Storage User Guide to get your Nexsan E60/Nexsan E48 Storage System configured and running. - Page 42 Set up the Nexsan Storage System Part Number: P0450140, Rev. B Nexsan BEAST™ and E-Series™ www.nexsan.com...
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Page 43: Glossary
An advanced, built-in cable management sys- tem allows cables to extend and retract with the active drawer for easy servicing. Nexsan Nexsan E48 and Nexsan E60 Installation Guide www.nexsan.com... - Page 44 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 45 See graphical user interface. hot-plug Gigabit. Approximately one billion To insert a new piece of hardware into a com- (1,000,000,000) bits. puterized system while the system is running. See also hot-swap. Nexsan Nexsan E48 and Nexsan E60 Installation Guide www.nexsan.com...
- Page 46 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 47 A type of rack mount that enables a device to be easily slid into and back out of a rack. Nexsan Nexsan E48 and Nexsan E60 Installation Guide www.nexsan.com...
- Page 48 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”...
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