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  • Page 1 JetStor SAS 742JD User Manual Revision 1.0...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    JetStor SAS 742JD Table of Contents Preface ........................4 Before You Begin ....................5 Safety Guidelines ..........................5 Controller Configurations ........................5 Packaging, Shipment and Delivery ..................... 5 Unpacking the Shipping Carton ...................... 6 Chapter 1 Product Introduction ................7 1.1 Technical Specifications ......................
  • Page 3 JetStor SAS 742JD 3.3 Preparing the JBOD and Connecting to SAS HBA in Host System ......... 40 3.4 Powering On ..........................40 3.5 Powering Off ..........................42 Chapter 4 Maintenance ..................43 4.1 Upgrading the JBOD Controller Firmware ................43 4.2 Replacing Subsystem Components ..................

  • Page 4: Preface

    JetStor SAS 742JD Preface About this manual This manual provides information regarding the hardware features and installation of the JetStor SAS 742JD. Information contained in the manual has been reviewed for accuracy, product warranty because various environment/OS/settings. Information and specifications will be changed without further notice.

  • Page 5: Before You Begin

    Follow correctly all the listed procedures in this manual for reliable performance. Controller Configurations This JetStor SAS 742JD supports dual JBOD controller configurations. Packaging, Shipment and Delivery  Before removing the subsystem from the shipping carton, you should visually inspect the physical condition of the shipping carton.

  • Page 6: Unpacking The Shipping Carton

    JetStor SAS 742JD  Exterior damage to the shipping carton may indicate that the contents of the carton are damaged.  If any damage is found, do not remove the components; contact the dealer where you purchased the subsystem for further instructions.

  • Page 7: Chapter 1 Product Introduction

    Chapter 1 Product Introduction The JetStor SAS 742JD The JetStor SAS 742JD features 6Gb SAS host channels for increased system efficiency and performance. It is designed to be connected to the 42bay RAID Subsystem as expansion chassis, or directly to a host system’s SAS HBA.

  • Page 8: Technical Specifications

    JetStor SAS 742JD System temperature monitoring System alarm 1.1 Technical Specifications RAID Controller JBOD Controller option Redundant Host Interface Two 6Gb/s 4x mini SAS (SFF-8088) Disk Interface 6Gb/s SAS SAS Expander Four 6Gb/s 4x mini SAS (SFF-8088) - Direct Attached...

  • Page 9: Chapter 2 Identifying Parts Of The Jbod Subsystem

    JetStor SAS 742JD Chapter 2 Identifying Parts of the JetStor SAS 742JD 2.1 Main Components 2.1.1 Front View IMPORTANT: When powering off the JBOD subsystem, turn off first the Main Switch and allow at least 3 minutes (during which each...

  • Page 10: Lcd Display Panel Led

    JetStor SAS 742JD for the subsystem to shutdown properly. Then turn off the switches of the 2 Power Supply Fan Modules. 2.1.1.1 LCD Display Panel LED Part Function Power LED Green indicates power is ON. 2.1.1.2 HDD Status LEDs The Front Panel shows the disk drives status.

  • Page 11: Rear View

    Expander 2-1 Expander 1-2 NOTE: Each Power Supply Module has 1 Power Supply and 5 Fans. The JetStor SAS 742JD is logically divided into two enclosures for hardware monitoring. The functions of the Expander Modules are as follows: Module: Function/Description:...

  • Page 12: Jbod Controller Module

    Note: “-2” means enclosure 2. Expander Module 2-2 Same function as Expander 1-2 (for Controller 2) 2.2 JBOD Controller Module The JetStor SAS 742JD includes dual 6Gb SAS-to-6Gb SAS JBOD Controller Module. JBOD Controller Module 2.2.1 JBOD Controller Panel User Manual...
  • Page 13 JetStor SAS 742JD Part Description Use to connect to SAS HBA or to RAID SAS In Port subsystem’s SAS Expansion Port. Use to connect to the SAS In Port of another SAS Expansion Port JBOD subsystem. Use to upgrade the firmware of the JBOD RS-232 Port controller.

  • Page 14: Power Supply Fan Module (Psfm)

    JetStor SAS 742JD 2.3 Power Supply Fan Module (PSFM) The JetStor SAS 742JD contains two 1100W Power Supply Fan Modules. All PSFM are inserted at the rear of the chassis. Front Panel Rear Side NOTE: Each PSFM delivers Full-Range 100V ~ 240V (+/-10%) voltage AC electricity.
  • Page 15 JetStor SAS 742JD Power Supply 01-1 Power Supply 01-2 Fan 01-1 Fan02-1 Fan 01-2 Fan 02-2 Rear Side Front Panel NOTE: The first PSFM (01-1, on the left side of enclosure) has five fans: Fan 01-1 and Fan 02-1 on the front panel; and Fan 03-1, Fan 04-1 and Fan 05-1 on the rear side.

  • Page 16: Psfm Panel

    JetStor SAS 742JD 2.3.1 PSFM Panel Part Description Use to connect the power cord from power AC Power Input Socket source. Power On/Off Switch Use to power on or power off the PSFM. Indicator Color Description Green Indicates the power supply module is good.

  • Page 17: Turbo Fan (Fan 06-1)

    JetStor SAS 742JD When the power cord(s) is/are disconnected from AC Power Input Socket, after 3 seconds, all 42 Activity LEDs will flash twice. 2.4 Turbo Fan (Fan 06-1) The turbo fan provides additional airflow inside the enclosure. Turbo Fan LED...

  • Page 18: Expander Module

    JetStor SAS 742JD 2.5 Expander Module The Expander Module contains the SAS expander. It can be used to upgrade the SAS expander firmware. It also contains the SES module (SCSI Enclosure Services). SES is the protocol used for enclosure environmental control.

  • Page 19: Disk Tray

    JetStor SAS 742JD Indicator Color Description Blinking Indicates the expander module is busy or Activity LED Green active. Binking Indicates the expander module is faulty or Fault LED has failed. 2.6 Disk Tray The Disk Tray houses a 3.5 inch hard disk drive. It is designed for maximum airflow and incorporates a carrier locking mechanism to prevent unauthorized access to the HDD.

  • Page 20: Disk Drive Installation

    NOTE: When the JetStor SAS 742JD is shipped, the disk trays are not placed in the disk slots. If all disk trays will be used to install...
  • Page 21 JetStor SAS 742JD Disk Slots NOTE: When the subsystem is already in operational mode, it is not recommended to open the top cover for a long period of time; proper air flow within the enclosure might fail causing high disk drive temperature.
  • Page 22 JetStor SAS 742JD To install a SAS disk drive (Single or Dual Controller Mode) in a disk tray: 1. Use the Key for Disk Tray Lock to unlock a disk tray. 2. Place the disk drive into the disk tray.
  • Page 23 JetStor SAS 742JD 3. Turn the disk tray upside down. To secure the disk drive into the disk tray, tighten 4 screws on the holes of the disk tray. Note in the picture below where the screws should be placed in the disk tray holes.
  • Page 24 JetStor SAS 742JD c. Hold the front part of the top cover and slide the top cover about half an inch towards the front side then pull upwards to remove it. d. Insert each disk tray with disk drive one by one, 14 disk trays or one row first, and then lock each disk tray.
  • Page 25 JetStor SAS 742JD Close the lever handle then use the Key for Disk Tray Lock and turn the disk tray lock into “locked” position. e. When all disk trays have been installed and locked, put the top cover back and place it about half an inch away.

  • Page 26: Chapter 3 Getting Started With The Subsystem

    JetStor SAS 742JD g. To secure the top cover, tighten two screws on both sides of the top cover on the front panel side. Chapter 3 Getting Started with the Subsystem This chapter contains information about the steps needed to start using the subsystem.
  • Page 27 JetStor SAS 742JD Steps: 1. Open the rail box. 2. Remove the 2 rail assemblies and the screws/accessories from the box. Check its contents. 3. Insert two (2) M5 nuts on the 2 holes of the front left side of the rack post.
  • Page 28 JetStor SAS 742JD 4. Insert two (2) M5 nuts on the 2 holes of the front right side of the rack post. Position of M5 nuts on the 2 holes of right rack post Rack Post – Front Right Side 5.
  • Page 29 JetStor SAS 742JD Lock Lever Lower M5 nut View from Front Side of Front Left Rack Post Lock Lever is Not Locked Lock Lever View from Front Side of Front Left Rack Post User Manual...
  • Page 30 JetStor SAS 742JD Lock Lever is Locked Lock 2 Latches Lower M5 Nut View from Rear Side of Front Left Rack Post 2 Latches are inserted in the 4 and 6 holes from bottom (M5 nut) 7. Install the other end of rail assembly to the left rear side. Align and insert the 2 latches on the 2 holes on the rear rack post, and then push the rail a little towards the rear side and lock the lock lever on the rack post.
  • Page 31 JetStor SAS 742JD Latches Lock Lever View from Rear Side of Rear Left Rack Post Lock Lever View from Rear Side of Rear Left Rack Post 8. Repeat step 6 to install the other rail assembly into the right front side.
  • Page 32 JetStor SAS 742JD View from Front Side of Front Right Rack Post Lock Lever is Not Locked Lock Lever Lower M5 nut View from Front Side of Front Right Rack Post Lock Lever is Locked User Manual...
  • Page 33 JetStor SAS 742JD Lock 2 Latches Lower M5 nut View from Rear Side of Front Right Rack Post 2 Latches are inserted in the 4 and 6 holes from bottom (M5 nut) 9. Repeat step 7 to install the other end of rail assembly to the rack post of rear right side.
  • Page 34 JetStor SAS 742JD Latches Lock Lever View from Rear Side of Rear Right Rack Post Latches Lock View from Rear Side of Rear Right Rack Post User Manual...
  • Page 35 JetStor SAS 742JD 10. Install the inner rail member on the side of the enclosure. Align the holes on the inner rail then slide a little towards the front side until locked. Inner Rail Member Inner Rail Member Placed on the Side of Enclosure...
  • Page 36 JetStor SAS 742JD 11. Repeat step 10. Insert the other inner rail member on the other side of enclosure. 12. Pull the 2 middle rail members out from the rail assembly. Front Left Side Rear Left Side Middle Rail Member of Rail Assembly on Left Side of Rack...
  • Page 37 JetStor SAS 742JD 13. With at least 2 persons carrying the enclosure, insert the 2 inner rails (attached to the sides of the enclosure) into the middle rails. Slide the enclosure until it stops or about half way through. NOTE: Be careful when inserting the 2 inner rails into the middle rails.
  • Page 38 JetStor SAS 742JD 14. Press outwards the blue locks on both sides of the inner rail members at the same time. Then push the enclosure inwards until it goes inside the rack. Blue Lock of Inner Rail View from Right Side of Enclosure...
  • Page 39 JetStor SAS 742JD 15. Insert the 2 power supply modules. 16. Open the top cover and re-insert the disk drives / disk trays, if disk drives/disk trays were previously removed. Then close the top cover. 17. Use four (4) M5 screws to lock the enclosure into the rack post.

  • Page 40: Preparing The Jbod And Connecting To Raid Subsystem

    1. Install the disk drives, if not yet installed. Refer to Section 2.6.1 Disk Drive Installation for detailed information. 2. Connect one end of SAS cable to the SAS In Port of the JetStor SAS 742JD enclosure and the other end to the SAS Expansion Port of the RAID subsystem enclosure.
  • Page 41 JetStor SAS 742JD 2. Turn on each Power On/Off Switch of the PSFM. NOTE: When the power cord connected from main power source is inserted to the AC Power Input Socket, the Power Status LED becomes RED. When the switch of the PSFM is turned on, the LED still shows RED.

  • Page 42: Powering Off

    JetStor SAS 742JD 5. Configure RAID using either the RAID subsystem (if JetStor SAS 742JD is connected to RAID subsystem), or the software utility provide with the SAS HBA (if JetStor SAS 742JD is connected to SAS HBA in the host system).

  • Page 43: Chapter 4 Maintenance

    A VT100 compatible terminal or a PC operating in an equivalent terminal emulation mode is needed to upgrade the firmware. NOTE: It is important to stop I/O access to JetStor SAS 742JD during firmware upgrade. NOTE: Upgrading the firmware must be done from Master JBOD Controller if the JetStor SAS 742JD has redundant JBOD Controllers.
  • Page 44 JetStor SAS 742JD 1. Please use the RS232 cable (RJ11 to DB9) to JBOD Controller #1 and to connect JBOD RS232 Port and PC COM1 Port (or change to other COM Port as necessary). 2. Open Windows HyperTerminal Program. Connect using COM1 (COM Port used in Step1), Baud Rate: 115200, n, 8, 1, Flow Control: None.
  • Page 45 JetStor SAS 742JD CLI>fdl code Please Use XModem Protocol for File Transmission. Use Q or q to quit Download before starting XModem. Offset = 0x0 Select Function menu to transfer firmware file: “Function”  “Transfer”  “Send File”  “Browse”  “Open” and select the .fw file (for example: 8016-07.01.09.96-20110211.fw) from firmware folder location.

  • Page 46: Replacing Subsystem Components

    JetStor SAS 742JD 4.2 Replacing Subsystem Components CAUTION: When replacing the components of the subsystem, make sure to handle the parts carefully. When handling ESD sensitive parts such as boards or PCBA, it is recommended to use anti-static hand gloves or wrist strap.

  • Page 47: Replacing A Disk Drive

    JetStor SAS 742JD 4.2.1 Replacing a Disk Drive NOTE: When the subsystem is already in operational mode, it is not recommended to open the top cover for a long period of time; proper air flow within the enclosure might fail causing high disk drive temperature.
  • Page 48 JetStor SAS 742JD 4. To remove the disk tray containing the disk drive to be replaced, unlock the disk tray lock using the key for disk tray lock. The lever handle will automatically open. If the lever handle does not automatically open, pull upwards the tip of the lever handle (part where the tray lock is located).
  • Page 49 JetStor SAS 742JD c. To secure the disk drive in the disk tray, tighten the 4 screws that were removed before. 6. Insert the disk tray into the disk slot. User Manual...
  • Page 50 JetStor SAS 742JD 7. Then push down the latch part of disk tray as indicated in the picture below until it reached a full stop. 8. Close the lever handle then use the Key for Disk Tray Lock and turn the disk tray lock into “locked”...

  • Page 51: Replacing The Jbod Controller Module

    JetStor SAS 742JD 9. When all disks that need to be replaced have been replaced, put the top cover back and place it about half an inch away. Then push the top cover towards the rear. 10. To secure the top cover, tighten two screws on both sides of the top cover on the front panel side.
  • Page 52 JetStor SAS 742JD 2. Pull the handle outwards. The lock will disengage and the controller module will move out from the slot. Use the Controller handle to pull out the defective Controller. 3. Pull out the controller module. 4. Insert the controller module into the slot.

  • Page 53: Replacing The Power Supply Fan Module

    JetStor SAS 742JD 6. Tighten the 2 thumbscrews on the controller module handle. 4.2.3 Replacing the Power Supply Fan Module Before replacing a PSFM, turn off the PSFM switch and disconnect the power cable from the AC Power Input Socket.
  • Page 54 JetStor SAS 742JD 2. Pull the handle of the Power Supply Fan Module. The Power Supply Fan Module will move out from the slot. 3. Prepare the new Power Supply Fan Module. 4. Insert the replacement Power Supply Fan Module and push inwards. With the handle in open position, close the handle until the lock is engaged.

  • Page 55: Replacing The Turbo Fan (Fan 06-1)

    JetStor SAS 742JD 5. Tighten the 2 thumbscrews of the PSFM. 4.2.4 Replacing the Turbo Fan (Fan 06-1) To replace the Turbo Fan Module: 1. Loosen the 2 screws of the Turbo Fan Module. User Manual...
  • Page 56 JetStor SAS 742JD 2. Pull the handle to remove the Turbo Fan Module from the slot. 3. Insert the replacement Turbo Fan Module. NOTE: If only the fan board will be replaced, disconnect first the fan cables, loosen the screws on the fan board, and replace the fan board.

  • Page 57: Replacing The Expander Module

    JetStor SAS 742JD 5. Tighten the 2 screws of the Turbo Fan Module. 4.2.5 Replacing the Expander Module CAUTION: Be careful when inserting the Expander Module. Carefully insert the module and make sure that the connector pins are not bent when the module is inserted.
  • Page 58 JetStor SAS 742JD 2. Pull the thumbscrew just a little. 3. Hold the rear part of the thumbscrew handle with your thumb and your forefinger (index finger) on the other screw. Carefully move your thumb outwards to disengage the lock.
  • Page 59 JetStor SAS 742JD 4. The lock will totally disengage and the expander module will move out from the slot. 5. Carefully pull out the handle to remove the expander module. 6. Remove the 2 screws from the heat sink. Remove the 6 screws from the Expander PCBA.
  • Page 60 JetStor SAS 742JD 7. Place the new Expander PCBA and tighten the screws that were removed before. 8. Insert the Expander module in its slot. 9. Make sure the lever lock is in open position. Carefully close the handle. User Manual...
  • Page 61 JetStor SAS 742JD 10. Carefully push the thumbscrew handle until the lock is engaged. User Manual...
  • Page 62 JetStor SAS 742JD 11. Make sure the thumbscrew handle is totally connected to the expander module panel. Tighten the thumbscrew. User Manual...

  • Page 63: Replacing The Front Panel

    JetStor SAS 742JD 4.2.6 Replacing the Front Panel To replace the Front Panel: 1. Loosen two screws on both sides of the top cover on the front panel side. 2. Hold the front part of the top cover and slide the top cover about half an inch towards the front side then pull upwards to remove it.
  • Page 64 JetStor SAS 742JD 3. Loosen the 2 screws on both sides of the front panel. 4. Hold the front panel on both sides and carefully detach the front panel from the enclosure. Note that the main switch cable is connected to the front panel.
  • Page 65 JetStor SAS 742JD 6. Reconnect the cable to the front panel. 7. Hold the front panel and carefully attach to the enclosure. Note that there are 4 contact points which the front panel must connect to. 8. Tighten the 2 screws on the front panel side.
  • Page 66 JetStor SAS 742JD 9. Put the top cover back and place it about half an inch away. Then push the top cover towards the rear. 10. To secure the top cover, tighten two screws on both sides of the top cover on the front panel side.

  • Page 67: Replacing The Bottom Board

    JetStor SAS 742JD 4.2.7 Replacing the Bottom Board The subsystem has 2 bottom boards. One or both bottom boards can be replaced, if necessary. To replace a Bottom Board: 1. Loosen two screws on both sides of the top cover on the front panel side.
  • Page 68 JetStor SAS 742JD 3. Loosen the 2 screws on both sides of the front panel. 4. Hold the front panel on both sides and carefully detach the front panel from the enclosure. Note that the main switch cable is connected to the front panel.
  • Page 69 JetStor SAS 742JD 6. If the right bottom board will be replaced, unlock and remove disk trays 1 to 21 and hung the trays in the slots. If the left bottom board will be replaced, unlock and remove disk trays 22 to 42 and hung the trays in the slots.
  • Page 70 JetStor SAS 742JD 7. Loosen 2 screws on the bottom part of the subsystem, on the subsystem side of the bottom board to be removed. (To have access to the 2 screws, the subsystem need to be moved a few inches forward.) 8.
  • Page 71 JetStor SAS 742JD 9. Replace the bottom board. If necessary, remove the screws from the bottom board and place the new bottom board then tighten back the screws. 10. Before reinserting the bottom board, the expander module(s) need to be removed.
  • Page 72 JetStor SAS 742JD Dual Controller Mode 11. Insert the bottom board into the bottom board slot. Slide the bottom board inwards. Make sure the 2 thumbscrews are in open position. Push the 2 thumbscrews until the bottom board is engaged in the enclosure.
  • Page 73 JetStor SAS 742JD 12. Tighten the 2 thumbscrews of the bottom board. 13. Tighten the 2 screws on the bottom part of the subsystem, on the subsystem side of the bottom board that was replaced. 14. Reinsert the Expander Module(s) that was/were removed in Step 11.
  • Page 74 JetStor SAS 742JD 18. Tighten the 2 screws on the front panel side. 19. Put the top cover back and place it about half an inch away. Then push the top cover towards the rear. 20. To secure the top cover, tighten two screws on both sides of the top cover on the front panel side.

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