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- Page 1 SpycerBox Cell Hardware Guide (Version 1.0) Storage Solution R&S®SpycerBox Cell Hardware Guide...
- Page 2 SpycerBox Cell | Hardware Guide | Version 1.0 Rohde & Schwarz DVS GmbH...
- Page 3 Hardware Guide Version 1.0 for the SpycerBox Cell (hardware version 1.0) Copyright © 2014 by Rohde & Schwarz DVS GmbH, Hanover. All rights reserved. The manuals as well as the soft- and/or hardware described here and all their constituent parts are protected by copyright.
- Page 4 Headquarters: Rohde & Schwarz DVS GmbH Krepenstr. 8 30165 Hannover GERMANY Phone: +49-511-67807-0 Fax: +49-511-630070 E-mail: info.dvs@rohde-schwarz.com Internet: http://www.dvs.de Support: Phone: +49-511-67807-125 Fax: +49-511-371985 E-mail: service.dvs@rohde-schwarz.com SpycerBox Cell | Hardware Guide | Version 1.0 Rohde & Schwarz DVS GmbH...
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Page 5: Table Of Contents
System Setup ................3-2 Note about the Network Installation ........3-3 Operation ..................4-1 Starting the System ..............4-2 R&S DVS SAN Remo............... 4-3 Shutting Down the System ............. 4-4 SpycerBox Cell | Hardware Guide | Version 1.0 Rohde & Schwarz DVS GmbH... - Page 6 A.4 Conformity Declarations ............A-9 ............A-9 A.4.1 RoHS Compliance ..... A-9 A.4.2 EC Declaration of Conformity (CE Marking) ......... A-10 A.4.3 FCC Compliance Statement Index ....................I-1 SpycerBox Cell | Hardware Guide | Version 1.0 C-ii Rohde & Schwarz DVS GmbH...
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Page 7: Introduction
You must pay particular attention to text that follows this symbol to avoid errors. Preventive measures to avoid risks of damage to the sys- tem. SpycerBox Cell | Hardware Guide | Version 1.0 Rohde & Schwarz DVS GmbH... - Page 8 (e.g. at a command line), a syntax or contents of a file/output [Key] An individual key or a key combination on a key- board SpycerBox Cell | Hardware Guide | Version 1.0 Rohde & Schwarz DVS GmbH...
- Page 9 Their appearance may differ from your environment. However, they should contain all relevant elements that you need to understand the described actions. SpycerBox Cell | Hardware Guide | Version 1.0 Rohde & Schwarz DVS GmbH...
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Page 10: Safety Instructions
SpycerBox Cell hardware. General The SpycerBox Cell has been built according to the applying safety reg- ulations. To minimize the possibility of a faulty operation of the device all manuals and guides must be available at all times at the operation site. - Page 11 Do not perform any changes or extensions to the R&S system what- soever. Transportation The SpycerBox Cell is a very sensitive device. Especially the hard disks of the system must be handled with great care. Therefore, observe in case of transportation: ...
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Page 12: Important Notes
Damages caused to any other item. Any special, indirect or consequential damages, and damages resulting from loss of use, data or profits, or business interruption. SpycerBox Cell | Hardware Guide | Version 1.0 Rohde & Schwarz DVS GmbH... - Page 13 The installation of third-party software may disrupt the real-time capability and/or limit the functionality of your system. When installing third-party software, make sure that it does not interrupt and/or limit any functionality of the system. SpycerBox Cell | Hardware Guide | Version 1.0 Rohde & Schwarz DVS GmbH...
- Page 14 Introduction Important Notes SpycerBox Cell | Hardware Guide | Version 1.0 Rohde & Schwarz DVS GmbH...
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Page 15: Overview
Overview of the Front ................2-3 Faceplate ...................2-4 Hard Disk Tray ...................2-6 Overview of the Rear ................2-8 Power Supply ..................2-9 Controller Module ................2-10 Expansion Panel ................2-13 Battery Backup Unit ................2-14 SpycerBox Cell | Hardware Guide | Version 1.0 Rohde & Schwarz DVS GmbH... -
Page 16: Variants Of The Spycerbox Cell
You can combine each Ethernet option from the left column with each Fibre Channel option from the right column above. As the space at the rear of the SpycerBox Cell is limited, you can only select one option from each column above. -
Page 17: Overview Of The Front
For further information about what to do in case of a hardware failure, see chapter “Maintenance” on page 5-1 and section “Troubleshooting” on page A-2. SpycerBox Cell | Hardware Guide | Version 1.0 Rohde & Schwarz DVS GmbH... -
Page 18: Faceplate
In case you have to exchange a hard disk, you can remove the faceplate for a maximum of the time the hard disk exchange will take. SpycerBox Cell | Hardware Guide | Version 1.0 Rohde & Schwarz DVS GmbH... - Page 19 Press the darker metal button on the right side of the faceplate and keep it pressed. When standing right in front of the SpycerBox Cell, pull the face- plate with moderate but intense strength from the right side to your direction.
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Page 20: Hard Disk Tray
Each hard disk of the array is connected to the system with the help of a disk carrier which makes the removal of a hard disk from the system easy. SpycerBox Cell | Hardware Guide | Version 1.0 Rohde & Schwarz DVS GmbH... - Page 21 Overview of the Front hard disk lever disk carrier Figure 2-4: Hard disk carrier overview (SpycerBox Cell) Further information about how to remove and exchange a hard disk can be found in section “Hard Disk Maintenance” on page 5-2. hard disk Can be a system/metadata hard disk or the stor- age data hard disk.
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Page 22: Overview Of The Rear
On this panel you can find the standard con- nectors of the computer system. Further infor- mation about them can be found in section “Expansion Panel” on page 2-13. SpycerBox Cell | Hardware Guide | Version 1.0 Rohde & Schwarz DVS GmbH... -
Page 23: Power Supply
The socket where the power cable has to be plugged in to provide the system with power. SpycerBox Cell | Hardware Guide | Version 1.0 Rohde & Schwarz DVS GmbH... -
Page 24: Controller Module
RAID controller Figure 2-7: Example of a controller module configuration on the SpycerBox Cell The above layout of the controller module area is just an example. The one at your system may differ from the figure above: The position of the individual panels on the controller module may vary and/or other panels may be installed, either for internal reasons or on your request. - Page 25 USB 3.0 port status LED Figure 2-8: Fixed main connector panel To provide connections to most networks there are various interface possibilities optionally available for the SpycerBox Cell, such as the fol- lowing: DisplayPort Standard DisplayPort. You can connect a moni- tor here.
- Page 26 See section “Controller Maintenance” on page 5-13 and section “Troubleshooting” on page A-2 for further information about what to do in case of a controller module failure. SpycerBox Cell | Hardware Guide | Version 1.0 2-12 Rohde & Schwarz DVS GmbH...
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Page 27: Expansion Panel
2.3.3 Expansion Panel The expansion panel on the rear of the R&S DVS system holds the con- nectors of the computer system. It provides the following connections: Figure 2-9: Expansion panel on rear of the SpycerBox Cell Item Explanation FO (failover man-... -
Page 28: Battery Backup Unit
The battery backup unit is a rechargeable battery inside the system that will be charged automatically when the system is turned on. SpycerBox Cell | Hardware Guide | Version 1.0 2-14 Rohde & Schwarz DVS GmbH... -
Page 29: Installation
Installation Installation Contents System Setup ..................3-2 Note about the Network Installation ............3-3 SpycerBox Cell | Hardware Guide | Version 1.0 Rohde & Schwarz DVS GmbH... -
Page 30: System Setup
System Setup 3.1 System Setup This section describes the setup of the SpycerBox Cell hardware. The system must be installed properly before you can start working with it. To install the hardware of the SpycerBox Cell, perform the following: Unpack the R&S DVS system and its accessories. -
Page 31: Note About The Network Installation
3.2 Note about the Network Installation Because of the amount of possible workflows that customer’s may use the SpycerBox Cell for as well as network connections (see section “Controller Module” on page 2-10), this document does not describe how to connect the R&S DVS system to a network or central storage. - Page 32 Installation Note about the Network Installation SpycerBox Cell | Hardware Guide | Version 1.0 Rohde & Schwarz DVS GmbH...
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Page 33: Operation
Operation Operation Contents Starting the System ................4-2 R&S DVS SAN Remo ................4-3 Shutting Down the System ..............4-4 SpycerBox Cell | Hardware Guide | Version 1.0 Rohde & Schwarz DVS GmbH... -
Page 34: Starting The System
R&S DVS system right away. Additionally, the R&S DVS configuration management software SAN Remo is described briefly which allows you to configure, reboot and shut down the SpycerBox Cell. SpycerBox Cell | Hardware Guide | Version 1.0 Rohde & Schwarz DVS GmbH... -
Page 35: R&S Dvs San Remo
4.2 R&S DVS SAN Remo R&S DVS’s configuration management software SAN Remo can be used to configure, reboot and shut down the SpycerBox Cell. It is in- stalled on every SpycerBox Cell as standard. SAN Remo will run in the web browser (Mozilla Firefox version 4 and higher, Internet Explorer version 11 and higher, Google Chrome and Sa- fari) on every client in the network. -
Page 36: Shutting Down The System
Save all data and settings before shutting down the system. Some settings will be saved and afterwards the system turns off. SpycerBox Cell | Hardware Guide | Version 1.0 Rohde & Schwarz DVS GmbH... - Page 37 (see section “Battery Backup Unit” on page 2-14). Shut down the system by pressing the power switch until the sys- tem turns off. The system will then shut down immediately. SpycerBox Cell | Hardware Guide | Version 1.0 Rohde & Schwarz DVS GmbH...
- Page 38 Operation Shutting Down the System SpycerBox Cell | Hardware Guide | Version 1.0 Rohde & Schwarz DVS GmbH...
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Page 39: Maintenance
Power Supply Maintenance ..............5-19 Backup or Recovery of the System Disk ..........5-21 Creating a Backup Image of the System Disk .........5-21 Restoring the System Disk ..............5-23 SpycerBox Cell | Hardware Guide | Version 1.0 Rohde & Schwarz DVS GmbH... -
Page 40: Hard Disk Maintenance
Figure 5-1: System/metadata hard disk on a hard disk tray With the available RAID feature the R&S DVS system can withstand disk failures without losing data or access to data. SpycerBox Cell | Hardware Guide | Version 1.0 Rohde & Schwarz DVS GmbH... - Page 41 (14 hard disks per each hard disk tray in a RAID array) in the SpycerBox Cell. These are connected to the RAID controller that ap- plies a RAID 5 to the data. With this, the data is striped across these hard disks during write procedures.
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Page 42: Identifying A Broken Hard Disk
showing a hard disk or disk carrier related error (see section “Hard Disk Tray” on page 2-6). SpycerBox Cell | Hardware Guide | Version 1.0 Rohde & Schwarz DVS GmbH... -
Page 43: Replacing A Hard Disk
Hard Disk Maintenance You can configure SNMP or use the SAN Remo configuration manage- ment software to monitor the hardware parts of the SpycerBox Cell as well. For this, see the „SAN Remo Configuration Management“ supple- ment. If the first hard disk tray does not contain any broken hard disk, slide it back into the system and pull the second hard disk tray out. - Page 44 For this take the lever, pull the disk carrier cautiously to your direc- tion, when standing right in front of the system, and then pull it cautiously up and out as shown in the following figure: SpycerBox Cell | Hardware Guide | Version 1.0 Rohde & Schwarz DVS GmbH...
- Page 45 The interfaces at the hard disk have to plug back in place on the hard disk tray. SpycerBox Cell | Hardware Guide | Version 1.0 Rohde & Schwarz DVS GmbH...
- Page 46 Maintenance Hard Disk Maintenance Figure 5-4: Sliding the hard disk back in Then simply move the lever back down. Figure 5-5: Moving down the lever SpycerBox Cell | Hardware Guide | Version 1.0 Rohde & Schwarz DVS GmbH...
- Page 47 For this, see the „SAN Remo Configuration Management“ supplement. Cautiously push the disk tray back into the SpycerBox Cell. Figure 5-6: Moving up the lever Fasten the faceplate as described in section “Faceplate” on page 2-4.
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Page 48: Fan Failure Management
“Troubleshooting” on page A-2 first for further details about what to do in case of an alarm. You can configure SNMP or use the SAN Remo configuration manage- ment software to monitor the hardware parts of the SpycerBox Cell as well. For this, see the „SAN Remo Configuration Management“ supple- ment. - Page 49 Make sure that the box you pack the hardware part in con- tains enough padding to secure it. SpycerBox Cell | Hardware Guide | Version 1.0 5-11 Rohde & Schwarz DVS GmbH...
- Page 50 (dark grey button at the right side of the faceplate) snaps back into its locked posi- tion. Having fastened the faceplate, no alarm should be sounded anymore. SpycerBox Cell | Hardware Guide | Version 1.0 5-12 Rohde & Schwarz DVS GmbH...
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Page 51: Controller Maintenance
You first send the hardware part you want to replace and then receive the new one from R&S DVS Please refer to the R&S DVS service department for further information about this. SpycerBox Cell | Hardware Guide | Version 1.0 5-13 Rohde & Schwarz DVS GmbH... - Page 52 Figure 5-7: Controller module anchoring at the rear of the system This will make the anchoring protrude from the controller module and you can cautiously pull it down as shown in the figure below: SpycerBox Cell | Hardware Guide | Version 1.0 5-14 Rohde & Schwarz DVS GmbH...
- Page 53 Incorrect handling of the controller module Significant environmental changes, for example, altitude, voltage, temperature, shock, vibration, etc., can damage hardware compo- nents. Handle the controller module with great care. SpycerBox Cell | Hardware Guide | Version 1.0 5-15 Rohde & Schwarz DVS GmbH...
- Page 54 Push the anchoring up and fix the locking screws manually. It is generally recommended to fix the locking screws manually with your fingers as you could overtighten the screws with a screwdriver. SpycerBox Cell | Hardware Guide | Version 1.0 5-16 Rohde & Schwarz DVS GmbH...
- Page 55 After this, the newly installed controller module automatically initiates a verify of the connected hard disks which may take some time. When finished, the system will continue its booting procedure until the oper- SpycerBox Cell | Hardware Guide | Version 1.0 5-17 Rohde & Schwarz DVS GmbH...
- Page 56 If the newly installed controller module cannot be detected by the sys- tem or you see a system message indicating a degraded RAID array, please contact the R&S DVS service department. SpycerBox Cell | Hardware Guide | Version 1.0 5-18 Rohde & Schwarz DVS GmbH...
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Page 57: Power Supply Maintenance
Next unplug the power cord from this power supply unit. Take the handle of the respective unit and press the unit’s latch to the right to unlock it. SpycerBox Cell | Hardware Guide | Version 1.0 5-19 Rohde & Schwarz DVS GmbH... - Page 58 After that check the LED indicating the status of the power supply unit: If it is lit up in green, the unit is working properly. With this the power supply unit has been replaced successfully. SpycerBox Cell | Hardware Guide | Version 1.0 5-20 Rohde & Schwarz DVS GmbH...
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Page 59: Backup Or Recovery Of The System Disk
Rear” on page 2-8). Turn on or restart the R&S DVS system and at the indicated moment during start-up press [F11] on your keyboard to enter the boot menu. SpycerBox Cell | Hardware Guide | Version 1.0 5-21 Rohde & Schwarz DVS GmbH... - Page 60 USB, press [1] and then [Enter] on your keyboard. Afterwards a list of possible source devices will be detailed on the screen. In a SpycerBox Cell the system drive normally will be ’sdc’, but on special systems it may also be ’sda’, ’sdb’, etc.
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Page 61: Restoring The System Disk
Any error mes- sages displayed during loading/initialization, e.g. Failed or Warning, can be disregarded. The backup/recovery process should work nonethe- less. SpycerBox Cell | Hardware Guide | Version 1.0 5-23 Rohde & Schwarz DVS GmbH... - Page 62 [Enter] on your keyboard. Afterwards a list of possible target devices will be detailed on the screen. In a SpycerBox Cell the system drive normally will be ’sdc’, but on special systems it may also be ’sda’, ’sdb’, etc. Ex factory the R&S DVS system will be delivered with ’sdc’ as the default system disk.
- Page 63 ’reboot’ or ’poweroff’ to restart or turn off the system. The next time the R&S DVS system is started, it will load the restored oper- ating system. SpycerBox Cell | Hardware Guide | Version 1.0 5-25 Rohde & Schwarz DVS GmbH...
- Page 64 Maintenance Backup or Recovery of the System Disk SpycerBox Cell | Hardware Guide | Version 1.0 5-26 Rohde & Schwarz DVS GmbH...
- Page 65 Dimensions ..................A-6 Packing Instructions ................A-7 Conformity Declarations ............... A-9 RoHS Compliance ................A-9 EC Declaration of Conformity (CE Marking) ........A-9 FCC Compliance Statement ............A-10 SpycerBox Cell | Hardware Guide | Version 1.0 Rohde & Schwarz DVS GmbH...
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Page 66: Appendix
The system hard Try to identify the worn disk and re- disk(s) is/are broken. place it as described in section “Hard Disk Maintenance” on page 5-2. SpycerBox Cell | Hardware Guide | Version 1.0 Rohde & Schwarz DVS GmbH... - Page 67 (e.g. dust). In case the problem persists, contact the R&S DVS ser- vice department. SpycerBox Cell | Hardware Guide | Version 1.0 Rohde & Schwarz DVS GmbH...
- Page 68 RAID controller may be defective. Before attempting to exchange a RAID controller (see sec- tion “Controller Maintenance” on page 5-13) contact the R&S DVS ser- vice department. SpycerBox Cell | Hardware Guide | Version 1.0 Rohde & Schwarz DVS GmbH...
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Page 69: Technical Data
The technical data may vary depending on the system and its equip- ment. A.2.1 General Technical Data The general technical data of the SpycerBox Cell are as follows: Measured with SpycerBox Cell (i7-3615QE@2.3 GHz, 16 GB RAM (Cap), 30 × Seagate ST9600204SS, 1 × Atto FC Celerity FC-162E). -
Page 70: Dimensions
150 mm). However, this amount of space depends on the type of con- nectors used. Figure A-1: Measured dimensions SpycerBox Cell: 44 mm 15 mm 23 mm 924 mm 463 mm 951 mm 482 mm 1006 mm SpycerBox Cell | Hardware Guide | Version 1.0 Rohde & Schwarz DVS GmbH... -
Page 71: Packing Instructions
Fragile. Avoid shocks or vibrations. For longer distances use a lifting truck. Keep dry. Figure 1: Figure 2: Wrap video system in foil: Pack video system in box A with foam: SpycerBox Cell | Hardware Guide | Version 1.0 Rohde & Schwarz DVS GmbH... - Page 72 Appendix Packing Instructions Figure 3: Figure 4: Pack accessories: Close box A: SpycerBox Cell | Hardware Guide | Version 1.0 Rohde & Schwarz DVS GmbH...
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Page 73: Conformity Declarations
Appendix Conformity Declarations A.4 Conformity Declarations The SpycerBox Cell has been tested according to the applying national and international directives and regulations. The following states fur- ther information about the compliances and conformities. A.4.1 RoHS Compliance The EU directive 2002/95/EC ’Restriction of Hazardous Substances (RoHS)’... -
Page 74: Fcc Compliance Statement
SpycerBox Cell | Hardware Guide | Version 1.0 A-10 Rohde & Schwarz DVS GmbH... - Page 75 ......2-6, 2-7, 5-6 disk carrier ......5-2 disk set (RAID pack) disk tray see hard disk tray or system disk tray ........2-11 DisplayPort ........1-6 guarantee SpycerBox Cell | Hardware Guide | Version 1.0 Rohde & Schwarz DVS GmbH...
- Page 76 ........... 3-2 monitor .....2-5 removing the faceplate ..........3-2 mouse ......5-5 replacing a hard disk ...2-4, 5-10, 5-19, A-3, A-4 mute button ....5-23 restoring the system disk SpycerBox Cell | Hardware Guide | Version 1.0 Rohde & Schwarz DVS GmbH...
- Page 77 SSD version ..........4-2 starting status ......2-7 of hard disks ....2-9 of power supply unit ..........1-6 warranty ......2-4 of power-on/-off .........3-3 workflow .......2-2 storage capacity .........5-2 stripe set SpycerBox Cell | Hardware Guide | Version 1.0 Rohde & Schwarz DVS GmbH...
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Page 78: Index
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