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Nexsan E48X and Nexsan E60X
Storage Expansions
FRU Removal
and Replacement Guide
Part Number: P0450141, Rev. B
NEXSAN
| 1289 Anvilwood Avenue | Sunnyvale, CA | 94089 USA
Printed Sunday, April 3, 2022 |
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  • Page 1 Nexsan E48X and Nexsan E60X Storage Expansions FRU Removal and Replacement Guide Part Number: P0450141, 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.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Chapter 2: Adding Modules Take proper ESD precautions Adding disk drives Chapter 3: Replacing Modules Power Supply Units (PSUs) Expansion Controllers Disk drives Front drive drawer fans Rear drive drawer fan assembly Nexsan E48X and Nexsan E60X Nexsan FRU Removal and Replacement Guide www.nexsan.com...
  • Page 4 Contents Glossary Part Number: P0450141, Rev. B Nexsan BEAST™ and E-Series™ www.nexsan.com...

  • Page 5: About This Manual

    About this manual This FRU removal and replacement guide provides detailed procedures for installing, removing, and replacing field-replaceable units (FRUs) in Nexsan E48X 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

    Nexsan E-Series Multipathing Best Practices Guide 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.

  • Page 7: Revision History

    35º C (41º to 95º F), with operating relative humidity at 20 to 80%, non-condensing. The cordset specification for the Nexsan E60X and Nexsan E48X 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 About this manual viii Part Number: P0450141, Rev. B Nexsan BEAST™ and E-Series™ www.nexsan.com...

  • Page 9: Chapter 1: Overview

    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 10: Front Panel

    Component Description Active Drive Each drawer can hold up to 16 (for Nexsan E48X Storage Expansions) or Drawers (3) 20 (for Nexsan E60X Storage Expansions) 3.5" disk drives, for a total of up to 48 or 60 drives in the enclosure.
  • Page 11 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 E48X and Nexsan E60X Nexsan FRU Removal and Replacement Guide www.nexsan.com...

  • Page 12: 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...
  • Page 13 (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. When applying Expansions). power to the system, use ONLY the IEC power cords originally supplied with the Nexsan Storage System.

  • Page 14: Drawer Interior

    Number Module Description Disk Drives Up to 16 (for Nexsan E48X Storage Systems) or 20 (for Nexsan E60X Storage Systems) 3.5" disk drives in each drawer. Disk drives can be field- replaced in the event of failure (see Disk drives on page 19).
  • Page 15 Red indicates that a disk fault has been detected and that the disk is not currently being used by the system. For disk drive slots where no disk drive is installed, this LED is off. Nexsan E48X and Nexsan E60X Nexsan FRU Removal and Replacement Guide...

  • Page 16: 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 17: Power

    Typical power consumption for the Nexsan E60X is 1,059W (4.74A) for 600GB SAS drives and 684W (3.0A) for 3TB SATA drives. Peak current is up to 15A. Typical power consumption for the Nexsan E48X is 935W (4.2A) for 600GB SAS drives and 579W (2.6A) for 3TB SATA drives. Peak current is up to 15A.
  • Page 18 Physical characteristics Part Number: P0450141, Rev. B Nexsan BEAST™ and E-Series™ www.nexsan.com...

  • Page 19: Chapter 2: Adding Modules

    Chapter 2: Adding Modules Nexsan E48X and Nexsan E60X Storage Expansions are designed so that adding data disks can be performed while the system is powered on and operating normally. CAUTION: Computer components and disk drives are sensitive to electrostatic discharge (ESD).

  • Page 20: Take Proper Esd Precautions

    Take proper ESD precautions 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 21: Adding Disk Drives

    Failure to do so may overbalance the rack, causing equipment damage or injury to personnel. 2. Carefully slide the drawer all the way out. Figure 2-3: Sliding the drive drawer out Nexsan E48X and Nexsan E60X Nexsan FRU Removal and Replacement Guide www.nexsan.com...
  • Page 22 Adding disk drives 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. 3. Open the drive drawer lid. CAUTION: Disk drives are shock sensitive. Perform all actions involving disk drives carefully to avoid damage and data loss.

  • Page 23: Chapter 3: Replacing Modules

    Chapter 3: Replacing Modules Nexsan E48X and Nexsan E60X Storage Expansions are designed so that some components can be replaced without turning off the system or interrupting its functioning. This chapter describes how to replace each of these modules in the field while the unit is running.

  • Page 24: Power Supply Units (Psus)

    Power Supply Units (PSUs) Power Supply Units (PSUs) In the event of a power supply or PSU fan failure, replace the PSU using the following procedure. CAUTION: DO NOT REMOVE THE FAILED PSU until the new PSU has arrived and is ready to be installed.

  • Page 25: Expansion Controllers

    EXP 1 EXP 0 EXP 1 L1 STAT 4. Make sure that the replacement Expansion Controller is right side up. The spring lock tab should be on the right. Nexsan E48X and Nexsan E60X Nexsan FRU Removal and Replacement Guide www.nexsan.com...
  • Page 26 Expansion Controllers 5. Insert the replacement Expansion Controller into the slot and carefully slide it back until the spring lock tab clicks. Figure 3-4: Sliding the Expansion Controller into place EXP 0 EXP 1 EXP 0 EXP 1 L1 STAT The STAT LED lights up green to let you know that the unit is functioning properly.

  • Page 27: Disk Drives

    CAUTION: Only open ONE drawer at a time. Fully close and lock each drawer before opening another one. Failure to do so may overbalance the rack, causing equipment damage or injury to personnel. Nexsan E48X and Nexsan E60X Nexsan FRU Removal and Replacement Guide...
  • Page 28 Disk drives 3. 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. 4.
  • Page 29 See Home Page in Chapter 3 of the Nexsan High-Density Storage User Guide for more information. Nexsan E48X and Nexsan E60X Nexsan FRU Removal and Replacement Guide www.nexsan.com...

  • Page 30: Front Drive Drawer Fans

    Front drive drawer fans Front drive drawer fans In the event of the failure of a front drive drawer fan, replace the drawer front assembly by using the following procedure: ► To replace the frond drive drawer fans: 1. Determine which drive drawer contains the failed fan by examining the ENV LEDs on the front of each drawer (see Front panel on page 2).
  • Page 31 12. In the Nexsan GUI, go to the Home page and verify that the status bar for the replacement fan assembly is green. See Home Page in Chapter 3 of theNexsan High-Density Storage User Guide for more information. Nexsan E48X and Nexsan E60X Nexsan FRU Removal and Replacement Guide...

  • Page 32: Rear Drive Drawer Fan Assembly

    Rear drive drawer fan assembly Rear drive drawer fan assembly In the event of the failure of a rear drive drawer fan, replace the rear fan assembly by using the following procedure: ► To replace the rear drive drawer fans: 1.
  • Page 33 8. In the Nexsan GUI, go to the Home page and verify that the status bar for the new fan assembly is green. See Home Page in Chapter 3 of theNexsan High-Density Storage User Guide for more information. Nexsan E48X and Nexsan E60X Nexsan FRU Removal and Replacement Guide...
  • Page 34 Rear drive drawer fan assembly Part Number: P0450141, Rev. B Nexsan BEAST™ and E-Series™ www.nexsan.com...
  • Page 35 An advanced, built-in cable management sys- tem allows cables to extend and retract with the active drawer for easy servicing. Nexsan Nexsan E48X and Nexsan E60X FRU Removal and Replacement Guide www.nexsan.com...
  • Page 36 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 37 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 E48X and Nexsan E60X FRU Removal and Replacement Guide www.nexsan.com...
  • Page 38 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 39 A type of rack mount that enables a device to be easily slid into and back out of a rack. Nexsan Nexsan E48X and Nexsan E60X FRU Removal and Replacement Guide www.nexsan.com...
  • Page 40 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 41 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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