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Ultrastar ™ Edge
Regulatory Models:
A2U24-S and A2U24-C
D018-000097-000
Version 02
July 2021

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  • Page 1 User Guide Ultrastar ™ Edge Regulatory Models: A2U24-S and A2U24-C D018-000097-000 Version 02 July 2021...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    User Guide Table of Contents Table of Contents Revision History............................ iv Notices..............................v Points of Contact..........................vi Chapter 1. Overview......................1 Ultrastar ™ Edge Transport Appliance Description................2 Technical Features........................3 Electrical Specification.........................5 Environmental Specification........................ 5 Mechanical Specification........................5 System Specification..........................6 Ruggedized Transit Case MIL-STDs....................6 Ultrastar ™...
  • Page 3 Updating Firmware on the System, BIOS, BMC, ME, and SDR/FRU..........30 Updating Firmware on the Intel Ethernet Connection X722 adapter LAN on Motherboard..33 Updating Firmware on the Western Digital SN720 M.2 SSD............36 Updating Firmware on the Broadcom 9400-16i Controller.............38 Updating Firmware on the Ultrastar SN640 NVMe SSD..............40...
  • Page 4 User Guide Table of Contents Safety Warnings and Cautions......................56 Electrostatic Discharge........................57 Rack-Mountable Systems........................57 Power Connections..........................57 Power Cords............................58 Safety and Service..........................58 Chapter 6. Regulatory....................60 System and Ruggedized Case Regulatory Labels................61 Regulatory Statement of Compliance....................63 Restricted Access Location.......................64 Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) Class A Compliance............

  • Page 5: Revision History

    User Guide Revision History Revision History Date Revision Comment June 2021 Initial Release Updated the Overview of Device Firmware and Vendor-Specific Utilities (page 27) section July 2021 Updated the Updating Firmware on the Ultrastar SN640 NVMe SSD (page 40) section...

  • Page 6: Notices

    Per Western Digital Terms and Conditions of Sale, the user of Western Digital products in life support applications assumes all risk of such use and indemnifies Western Digital against all damages.

  • Page 7: Points Of Contact

    Email: support@wdc.com Website: https:/ /portal.wdc.com/Support/s/ UK Import Representation Contact Western Digital UK Limited Hamilton House, Regent Park, Kingston Road Leatherhead, Surrey KT22 7PL, GB, United Kingdom Telephone: +44 1372 366000...

  • Page 8: Chapter 1. Overview

    Western Digital Overview This section provides an overview of the design and features of the Ultrastar ™ Edge portable storage server, the components within it, and the environment in which it operates. In This Chapter: - Ultrastar Edge Transport Appliance Description............

  • Page 9: Ultrastar ™ Edge Transport Appliance Description

    Ultrastar ™ Edge transportation is the Commercial Transit Case. • 61.44TB max data storage • Dual Cascade Lake processor • Eight Western Digital Ultrastar DC capacity design with Lewisburg PCH - 2x SN640 NVMe™ SSDs 6230T 20C 2.1GHz 125W CPUs •...

  • Page 10: Technical Features

    1. Overview User Guide 1.1 Ultrastar ™ Edge Transport Appliance Description 1.1.1   Technical Features High Speed Data Ingest The Ultrastar ™ Edge leverages the speed of Ultrastar DC SN640 NVMe SSDs and a high-speed storage interface to perform high-speed data ingest. Moving large amounts of data securely with the Ultrastar ™...
  • Page 11 1. Overview User Guide 1.1 Ultrastar ™ Edge Transport Appliance Description Tamper-Evident Design The Ultrastar ™ Edge has been designed to be tamper-evident. Any method to physically access the platform is limited by the design of the outer bezel, aluminum outer shell, and internal physical construction.

  • Page 12: Electrical Specification

    1. Overview User Guide 1.2 Electrical Specification 1.2   Electrical Specification Table 2: Electrical Specifications Specification Value Max Power Consumption 850W Input Voltage 100 - 240VAC, auto-ranging PSU Connector Type AC line inrush current will not exceed 40A Inrush Current Maximum peak, for up to one-quarter of the AC cycle.

  • Page 13: System Specification

    Table 5: System Specifications Specification Value Data Transfer Rate PCIe Gen3 Max Raw Data Storage Capacity 61.44TB using Western Digital Ultrastar DC SN640 NVMe SSDs 8x Western Digital Ultrastar DC Drives SN640 NVMe SSDs Boot Drives 2x Western Digital SN720 M.2 SSDs 1TB...
  • Page 14 1. Overview User Guide 1.6 Ruggedized Transit Case MIL-STDs Number Title MIL-STD-461G CS114 Conducted susceptibility - Bulk Cable Injection MIL-STD-461G CS115 Conducted Susceptibility - Bulk Cable Injection, Impulse Excitation Conducted Susceptibility, Damped Sinusoidal MIL-STD-461G CS116 Transients, Cables and power leads MIL-STD-461G CS118 Conducted susceptibility, Personnel Borne ESD MIL-STD-461G RE102...

  • Page 15: Ultrastar ™ Edge Physical Design

    1. Overview User Guide 1.7 Ultrastar ™ Edge Physical Design 1.7   Ultrastar ™ Edge Physical Design This section shows the dimensions and layout of the primary physical features of the Ultrastar ™ Edge. Figure 10: Ultrastar ™ Edge Dimensions Figure 11: Ultrastar ™...

  • Page 16: Rear Io Leds

    1. Overview User Guide 1.7 Ultrastar ™ Edge Physical Design Power 2x QSFP28 Receptacle Ports Power Switch 2x RJ45 DB-9 Serial Console Port 1.7.1   Rear IO LEDs The Ultrastar ™ Edge has a number of LEDs at the rear exterior of the enclosure that display various system statuses.
  • Page 17 1. Overview User Guide 1.7 Ultrastar ™ Edge Physical Design Table 7: Rear LED Identification LED Name Color Behavior Solid Green – On and providing power to the system Power Supply Green/ Blink Green @ 1 Hz – AC Present/Only 5VSB on Fault/Output Status Amber (power supply off)

  • Page 18: System Level Block Diagram

    1. Overview User Guide 1.8 Supported Operating Systems 1.7.2   System Level Block Diagram The system block diagram for the Ultrastar ™ Edge is a conceptual depiction of the communication and power relationships between major components within the system. Figure 14: System Block Diagram Table 8: Port Accessibility Externally Accessible Not Externally Accessible...

  • Page 19: Restrictions And Limitations

    The Ultrastar ™ Edge has the following restrictions and limitations on functionality: • The Western Digital SN720 M.2 SSDs contained within the Ultrastar ™ Edge cannot be setup in a Hardware RAID configuration. This is a limitation of the Intel Motherboard.
  • Page 20 1. Overview User Guide 1.11 List of CRUs Part Component Package Dimensions Weight Number Packaging for W: 673.1 mm x L: 622.3 mm x H: 266.7 mm 1.95 kg / 1EX2858 Commercial Transit Case / W: 26.5 in x L: 24.5 in x H: 10.5 in 4.3 lbs...

  • Page 21: Chapter 2. Components

    Western Digital Components This section provides information about the internal and external components of the Ultrastar ™ Edge portable storage server. In This Chapter: - Fan Module............ 15 - Power Supply Unit (PSU)......16 - Solid State Drive (SSD)......... 17 - M.2 Solid State Drive (SSD)......18 - Host Bus Adapter (HBA).......19...

  • Page 22: Fan Module

    2. Components User Guide 2.1 Fan Module 2.1   Fan Module The Ultrastar ™ Edge contains four internal fan modules mounted to the front of the chassis to maintain proper cooling across the entire system and its components. 2.1.1   Fan Module Specifications Table 13: Fan Module Specification Summary Specification Value...

  • Page 23: Power Supply Unit (Psu)

    2. Components User Guide 2.2 Power Supply Unit (PSU) 2.2   Power Supply Unit (PSU) The Ultrastar ™ Edge contains a 850W PSU requiring an input voltage between 100 - 240VAC. The PSU is 80 PLUS Platinum certified and utilizes a C14 power cable receptacle.

  • Page 24: Solid State Drive (Ssd)

    2. Components User Guide 2.3 Solid State Drive (SSD) 2.3   Solid State Drive (SSD) The Ultrastar ™ Edge is configured with up to eight NVMe SSDs. The group of drives is connected to the system via a cable harness that provides power and data.

  • Page 25: Solid State Drive (Ssd)

    User Guide 2.4 M.2 Solid State Drive (SSD) 2.4   M.2 Solid State Drive (SSD) The Ultrastar ™ Edge contains two Western Digital SN720 M.2 SSD boot drives that hold the operating system. 2.4.1   M.2 Solid State Drive (SSD) Specifications Table 16: M.2 Solid State Drive (SSD) Specification Summary...

  • Page 26: Host Bus Adapter (Hba)

    2. Components User Guide 2.5 Host Bus Adapter (HBA) 2.5   Host Bus Adapter (HBA) The Ultrastar ™ Edge contains two Broadcom 9400-16i HBAs that provide the connection between all of the system drives. Each HBA handles the connections for four drives. 2.5.1  ...

  • Page 27: Network Interface Card (Nic)

    2. Components User Guide 2.6 Network Interface Card (NIC) 2.6   Network Interface Card (NIC) The Ultrastar ™ Edge contains a Mellanox MCX516A- CCAT 100GbE QSFP28 NIC that controls the wired network connections. The dual 100GbE-capable port can be accessed from the rear of the system. The NIC is physically installed into slot 4 on the motherboard.

  • Page 28: Graphics Processing Unit (Gpu)

    2. Components User Guide 2.7 Graphics Processing Unit (GPU) 2.7   Graphics Processing Unit (GPU) The Ultrastar ™ Edge contains one NVIDIA Tesla T4 GPU for parallel processing of system tasks and applications. 2.7.1   GPU Specifications Table 19: Graphics Processing Unit (GPU) Specification Summary Specification Value Number per Enclosure...

  • Page 29: Db9 To Usb Adapter Cable

    2. Components User Guide 2.8 DB9 to USB Adapter Cable 2.8   DB9 to USB Adapter Cable The Ultrastar ™ Edge requires a DB-9 female serial to USB type A male in order to have direct access to the system via a USB connection. This changes the 9-pin male port to a USB type A connection on the other end.

  • Page 30: Rails

    2. Components User Guide 2.9 Rails 2.9   Rails The Ultrastar ™ Edge can be installed into a rack using rack mounted rails. The rail kit contains a set of 2U, shelf style rails with springloaded inner arms that enable easy installation. The rails include mounting hardware with captive screws to secure the rail and system in place without the need for tools.

  • Page 31: Ruggedized Transit Case

    2. Components User Guide 2.10 Ruggedized Transit Case 2.10   Ruggedized Transit Case The Ultrastar ™ Edge can be transported in this ruggedized hardshell case that is designed to protect the system from damage. The Ruggedized Transit Case is a re-usable shipping container that meets the requirements of the ATA Spec 300 Category 1.

  • Page 32: Commercial Transit Case

    2. Components User Guide 2.11 Commercial Transit Case 2.11   Commercial Transit Case The Ultrastar ™ Edge can be transported in a hardshell case that is designed to protect the system from damage during transportation. The Commercial Transit Case is an ESD foam-padded, re- usable shipping container.

  • Page 33: Chapter 3. Management

    BMC, ME, and SDR/FRU........30 - Updating Firmware on the Intel Ethernet Connection X722 adapter LAN on Motherboard...........33 - Updating Firmware on the Western Digital SN720 M.2 SSD..........36 - Updating Firmware on the Broadcom 9400-16i Controller........38 - Updating Firmware on the Ultrastar SN640 NVMe SSD............40...

  • Page 34: Overview Of Device Firmware And Vendor-Specific Utilities

    Some components require vendor-specific utilities, while others require only a file from the Western Digital Customer Support portal. The following table displays all the devices with supported firmware updates, the firmware filenames and download locations, and the vendor-specific utilities (if required).
  • Page 35 Western Digital Part Number: 1EV1358 Firmware Western Digital Download at: https:/ /portal.wdc.com/Support/s/ SN720 M.2 1TB NVMe SSD Firmware update procedure: Updating Firmware on the Western Digital SN720 M.2 SSD (page 36) Utility Utility: nvme-cli Component Software Type Software Details Revision: 17.00.00.00 Filename: 9400_16i_Pkg_P17_SAS_SATA_NVMe_FW_BIOS_UEFI.zip...
  • Page 36 Download at: https:/ /www.nvidia.com/Download/ driverResults.aspx/161771/en-us Utility Component Software Type Software Details Revision: R1110021 Filename: aspenplus_GN_R1110021.vpkg Western Digital Part Number: 1EV1393 Firmware Download at: https:/ /portal.wdc.com/Support/s/ Western Digital Ultrastar SN640 Firmware update procedure: Updating Firmware on the 7.68TB NVMe Ultrastar SN640 NVMe SSD (page 40) Utility: Drive Update Tool Broadcom Storcli version 007.1504.0000.0000...

  • Page 37: Updating Firmware On The System, Bios, Bmc, Me, And Sdr/Fru

    3. Management User Guide 3.2 Updating Firmware on the System, BIOS, BMC, ME, and SDR/FRU 3.2   Updating Firmware on the System, BIOS, BMC, ME, and SDR/FRU The System Firmware Update Package (SFUP) contains firmware for the following: • BIOS: Basic Input/Output System •...
  • Page 38 3. Management User Guide 3.2 Updating Firmware on the System, BIOS, BMC, ME, and SDR/FRU inflating: S2600STR_SFUP_BIOSR02010012_SP_PWR_ON_VT100_TPM_V003 /WinSrv16_InstallationGuide_Rev1.00.pdf inflating: S2600STR_SFUP_BIOSR02010012_SP_PWR_ON_VT100_TPM_V003/ R02010012_BOOT_SP_PWR_ON_VT100_TPM_V003.signed.cap inflating: S2600STR_SFUP_BIOSR02010012_SP_PWR_ON_VT100_TPM_V003/flashupdt inflating: S2600STR_SFUP_BIOSR02010012_SP_PWR_ON_VT100_TPM_V003/flashupdt.cfg Step 6 : Unzip the Utility file by issuing the following command: # unzip OFU_V14_1_Build26_AllOS.zip The Utility file is unzipped. Archive: OFU_V14_1_Build26_AllOS.zip creating: Drivers/...
  • Page 39 3. Management User Guide 3.2 Updating Firmware on the System, BIOS, BMC, ME, and SDR/FRU The flashupdt utility is installed. Preparing... ################################# [100%] Updating / installing... 1:flashupdt-V14.1-B26 ################################# [100%] Please close terminal and run utility from a new terminal! Step 10 : Start a new terminal session. Step 11 : Navigate to the directory that was just unzipped by issuing the following command: # cd tmp/S2600STR_SFUP_BIOSR02010012_SP_PWR_ON_VT100_TPM_V003/ The directory is changed to S2600STR_SFUP_BIOSR02010012_SP_PWR_ON_VT100_TPM_V003/.
  • Page 40 3. Management User Guide 3.2 Updating Firmware on the System, BIOS, BMC, ME, and SDR/FRU # /bin/flashupdt/flashupdt -u flashupdt.cfg The user is prompted to select a function: One Boot Flash Update Utility Version 14.1 Build 26 Copyright (c) 2020 Intel Corporation Update file Configuration: XXX S2600STB:S2600STK:S2600STQ:S2600STS,1.0 Processing capsule file - ./R02010012_BOOT_SP_PWR_ON_VT100_TPM_V003.signed.cap...

  • Page 41: Updating Firmware On The Intel Ethernet Connection X722 Adapter Lan On Motherboard

    3. Management User 3.3 Updating Firmware on the Intel Ethernet Connection X722 adapter LAN on Guide Motherboard 3.3   Updating Firmware on the Intel Ethernet Connection X722 adapter LAN on Motherboard Step 1 : From a terminal, create a temporary folder to store the .zip files by issuing the following command: # mkdir tmp The tmp directory is created.
  • Page 42 3. Management User 3.3 Updating Firmware on the Intel Ethernet Connection X722 adapter LAN on Guide Motherboard Note: To reflash the same firmware version, issue the following command: # ./nvmupdate64e -f -c nvmupdate.cfg -rd addition to the command that forces the update to reflash. # ./nvmupdate64e -c nvmupdate.cfg -rd The Firmware upgrade begins.

  • Page 43: Updating Firmware On The Western Digital Sn720 M.2 Ssd

    Wait at least 30 seconds before connecting the system to power. 3.4   Updating Firmware on the Western Digital SN720 M.2 SSD Note: The M.2 SSDs in Ultrastar ™ Edge are connected to the M.2 slots on the system's motherboard.
  • Page 44 3. Management User Guide 3.4 Updating Firmware on the Western Digital SN720 M.2 SSD Firmware download success Step 8 : Download the Firmware onto the second M.2 SSD: # nvme fw-download /dev/<nvme1> --fw=10109122.fluf The Firmware is downloaded onto the second M.2 SSD.

  • Page 45: Updating Firmware On The Broadcom 9400-16I Controller

    3. Management User Guide 3.5 Updating Firmware on the Broadcom 9400-16i Controller ---------------- -------------------- ---------------------------------------- --------- -------------------------- ---------------- -------- /dev/nvme0n1 19416D800179 WDC CL SN720 SDAQNTW-1T00-1022 1 1.02 TB / 1.02 TB 512 B + 0 B 10109122 /dev/nvme1n1 19416D800246 WDC CL SN720 SDAQNTW-1T00-1022 1 1.02 TB / 1.02 TB 512 B + 0 B 10109122 3.5  ...
  • Page 46 3. Management User Guide 3.5 Updating Firmware on the Broadcom 9400-16i Controller ---OUTPUT TRUNCATED--- inflating: STORCLI_SAS3.5_P16/univ_viva_cli_rel/Unified_storcli_all_os/ Windows/license.txt inflating: STORCLI_SAS3.5_P16/univ_viva_cli_rel/Unified_storcli_all_os/ Windows/storcli64.exe Step 5 : Copy the EFI file into the EFI directory by issuing the following command: cp STORCLI_SAS3.5_P16.zip/STORCLI_SAS3.5_P16/univ_viva_cli_rel/ Unified_storcli_all_os/EFI/storcli.efi /boot/efi/EFI/ The EFI file is copied to the EFI directory. Step 6 : Access the system BIOS by rebooting the system and entering the boot option menu.

  • Page 47: Updating Firmware On The Ultrastar Sn640 Nvme Ssd

    3. Management User Guide 3.6 Updating Firmware on the Ultrastar SN640 NVMe SSD storcli.efi /c1 erase all excludemfg A message stating the Erase of the flash region was successful will display. b. Restart the HBA by issuing the following command: storcli.efi /c1 restart The HBA is restarted and a message will appear.
  • Page 48 3. Management User Guide 3.6 Updating Firmware on the Ultrastar SN640 NVMe SSD [15:2:3:0] disk NVMe WUS3BA119C7P3E3 9005 /dev/sdh Step 2 : Identify both HBAs are communicating with the system by issuing the following command: # lspci | grep -i Broadcom The HBA information is displayed.
  • Page 49 3. Management User Guide 3.6 Updating Firmware on the Ultrastar SN640 NVMe SSD Preparing... ################################# [100%] Updating / installing... 1:storcli-007.1504.0000.0000-1 ################################# [100%] Step 8 : Identify the HBA firmware and data SSD information by issuing the following command: # /opt/MegaRAID/storcli/storcli64 /call show The HBA firmware and SSD information is displayed.
  • Page 50 3. Management User Guide 3.6 Updating Firmware on the Ultrastar SN640 NVMe SSD ----------------------------------------------------------------- 0:4 3 JBOD - 6.985 TB NVMe SSD N N 4 KB WUS4BB076D7P3E3 U 0:6 4 JBOD - 1.746 TB NVMe SSD N N 4 KB WUS3BA119C7P3E3 U 0:12 1 JBOD - 6.985 TB NVMe SSD N N 4 KB WUS4BB076D7P3E3 U 0:14 2 JBOD - 6.985 TB NVMe SSD N N 4 KB WUS4BB076D7P3E3 U -----------------------------------------------------------------...

  • Page 51: Updating Firmware On The Mellanox Mcx-516A-Ccat 100Gbe Network Controller

    User 3. Management Guide 3.7 Updating Firmware on the Mellanox MCX-516A-CCAT 100GbE Network Controller # reboot The session is ended and the system is rebooted. 3.7   Updating Firmware on the Mellanox MCX-516A-CCAT 100GbE Network Controller Step 1 : Download the Mellanox ConnectX-5 firmware file and Mellanox Firmware Tools from the Mellanox website to the desired directory.
  • Page 52 User 3. Management Guide 3.7 Updating Firmware on the Mellanox MCX-516A-CCAT 100GbE Network Controller mft-4.15.1-9-x86_64-rpm/RPMS/ mft-4.15.1-9-x86_64-rpm/RPMS/mft-4.15.1-9.x86_64.rpm mft-4.15.1-9-x86_64-rpm/RPMS/mft-oem-4.15.1-9.x86_64.rpm mft-4.15.1-9-x86_64-rpm/SRPMS/ mft-4.15.1-9-x86_64-rpm/SRPMS/kernel-mft-4.15.1-9.src.rpm mft-4.15.1-9-x86_64-rpm/install.sh mft-4.15.1-9-x86_64-rpm/uninstall.sh mft-4.15.1-9-x86_64-rpm/old-mft-uninstall.sh mft-4.15.1-9-x86_64-rpm/LICENSE.txt Step 8 : Navigate to the mft-4.15.1-9-x86_64-rpm/ directory by issuing the following command: # cd mft-4.15.1-9-x86_64-rpm/ The directory is changed to the new directory. Step 9 : Verify that the install.sh package has installation permissions by issuing the following command: # chmod +x install.sh Step 10 : Install the install.sh packages by issuing the following command:...
  • Page 53 User 3. Management Guide 3.7 Updating Firmware on the Mellanox MCX-516A-CCAT 100GbE Network Controller af:00.0 Ethernet controller: Mellanox Technologies MT27800 Family [ConnectX-5] af:00.1 Ethernet controller: Mellanox Technologies MT27800 Family [ConnectX-5] Step 13 : Verify the current version of firmware for the first PCI device address by issuing the following command: Note: The format of the command for the first PCI address is: mlxfwmanager -...
  • Page 54 User 3. Management Guide 3.7 Updating Firmware on the Mellanox MCX-516A-CCAT 100GbE Network Controller Status: Update required Step 15 : Navigate to the fw-ConnectX5-rel-16_27_2008-MCX516A-CCA_Ax-UEFI-14.20.22- FlexBoot-3.5.901.bin/ directory by issuing the following command: # cd fw-ConnectX5-rel-16_27_2008-MCX516A-CCA_Ax-UEFI-14.20.22- FlexBoot-3.5.901.bin/ Step 16 : Update the firmware by issuing the following command: Note: Updating the firmware on either Device ID will update the firmware for both the ports.
  • Page 55 User 3. Management Guide 3.7 Updating Firmware on the Mellanox MCX-516A-CCAT 100GbE Network Controller Device #1: ---------- Device Type: ConnectX5 Part Number: MCX516A-CCA_Ax Description: ConnectX-5 EN network interface card; 100GbE dual-port QSFP28; PCIe3.0 x16; tall bracket; ROHS R6 PSID: MT_0000000012 PCI Device Name: af:00.0 Base GUID: 0c42a1030066d442 Base MAC: 0c42a166d442...

  • Page 56: Chapter 4. Configuration

    Western Digital Configuration In This Chapter: - Ruggedized Transit Case and Commercial Transit Case Configurations......50 - Rails Configuration........53...

  • Page 57: Ruggedized Transit Case And Commercial Transit Case Configurations

    User 4. Configuration Guide 4.1 Ruggedized Transit Case and Commercial Transit Case Configurations 4.1   Ruggedized Transit Case and Commercial Transit Case Configurations The Ultrastar ™ Edge comes in two different case configurations depending on the specific environment it will be contained in. The Ruggedized Transit Case is a durable hardshell case that is designed to protect the system from damage in more extreme cases.
  • Page 58 User 4. Configuration Guide 4.1 Ruggedized Transit Case and Commercial Transit Case Configurations Figure 27: Ruggedized Transit Case Layout Commercial Transit Case In the Commercial Transit Case, the Ultrastar ™ Edge is installed into ESD safe foam inserts and the external case is then closed and secured using the cases latch system.
  • Page 59 User 4. Configuration Guide 4.1 Ruggedized Transit Case and Commercial Transit Case Configurations Figure 28: Commercial Transit Case System Orientation...

  • Page 60: Rails Configuration

    4. Configuration User Guide 4.2 Rails Configuration Figure 29: Commercial Transit Case System Configuration 4.2   Rails Configuration Rails The Ultrastar ™ Edge may be installed into a datacenter rack using rack mounted rails. The rail system provided for the Ultrastar ™ Edge can be mounted easily and secured using thumbscrews. The system is then installed onto the rails and secured using nut mount plates.
  • Page 61 4. Configuration User Guide 4.2 Rails Configuration Figure 30: Rack Mount Rails Figure 31: Ultrastar ™ Edge Installed on Rails...

  • Page 62: Chapter 5. Safety

    Western Digital Safety In This Chapter: - Optimizing Location........56 - Safety Warnings and Cautions....56 - Electrostatic Discharge........57 - Rack-Mountable Systems......57 - Power Connections........57 - Power Cords..........58 - Safety and Service........58...

  • Page 63: Optimizing Location

    5. Safety User Guide 5.1 Optimizing Location 5.1   Optimizing Location Failure to recognize the importance of optimally locating your product, and failure to protect against electrostatic discharge (ESD) when handling your product, can result in lowered system performance or system failure.

  • Page 64: Electrostatic Discharge

    5.3   Electrostatic Discharge CAUTION: Electrostatic discharge can harm delicate components inside Western Digital products. Electrostatic discharge (ESD) is a discharge of stored static electricity that can damage equipment and impair electrical circuitry. It occurs when electronic components are improperly handled and can result in complete or intermittent failures.

  • Page 65: Power Cords

    5.7   Safety and Service All maintenance and service actions appropriate to the end-users are described in the product documentation. All other servicing should be referred to a Western Digital-authorized service technician. Indicates the need to consider viewing product related documentation when assembling, installing, and operating the system.
  • Page 66 5. Safety User Guide 5.7 Safety and Service To avoid electrical shock, use the recommended earth grounded power cables and properly earth- grounded, 3-prong receptacles only. Failure to follow this precaution can result in the protection provided by the equipment may be impaired, resulting in personal injury or damage to the product. Use caution when accessing parts of the product that are labeled as potential shock hazards and hazardous access to moving parts such as fan blades.

  • Page 67: Chapter 6. Regulatory

    Western Digital Regulatory In This Chapter: - System and Ruggedized Case Regulatory Labels...............61 - Regulatory Statement of Compliance..63 - Restricted Access Location......64 - Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) Class A Compliance..........64 - Country Certifications......... 64 - Europe (CE Declaration of Conformity)..65 - FCC Class A Notice........65 - ICES-003 Class A Notice—Avis NMB-003,...

  • Page 68: System And Ruggedized Case Regulatory Labels

    6. Regulatory User Guide 6.1 System and Ruggedized Case Regulatory Labels 6.1   System and Ruggedized Case Regulatory Labels System Regulator Labels The system contains a regulatory label on the rear I/O that displays electrical specifications, system model number, and required agency markings. The following is an example label. The format of the actual label may differ from this example:...
  • Page 69 6. Regulatory User Guide 6.1 System and Ruggedized Case Regulatory Labels Ruggedized Case Regulatory Labels The ruggedized case contains a regulatory label on the right side that displays electrical specifications, system model number, and required agency markings. The following is an example label. The format of the actual label may differ from this example: The ruggedized case contains two regulatory labels on the rear of the cage frame that displays warnings related to Electromagnetic Interference (EMI).

  • Page 70: Regulatory Statement Of Compliance

    6. Regulatory User Guide 6.2 Regulatory Statement of Compliance 6.2   Regulatory Statement of Compliance Product Name: Ultrastar ™ Edge System Regulatory Model: A2U24-S Ruggedized Case Model: A2U24-C Electromagnetic Compatibility Emissions: Class A This product has been tested and evaluated as Information Technology Equipment (ITE) at accredited third- party laboratories for all safety, emissions and immunity testing required for the countries and regions where the product is marketed and sold.

  • Page 71: Restricted Access Location

    6. Regulatory User Guide 6.3 Restricted Access Location • CSA 60950-1-03, Second Edition • EN 60950-1, Second Edition • IEC 60950-1, Second Edition • CE – Low Voltage Directive • BSMI CNS14336 • TR CU 004/2011 6.3   Restricted Access Location The Ultrastar ™...

  • Page 72: Europe (Ce Declaration Of Conformity)

    Any modifications made to this device that are not approved by Western Digital may void the authority granted to the user by the FCC to operate equipment.

  • Page 73: Ices-003 Class A Notice-Avis Nmb-003, Classe A

    6. Regulatory User Guide 6.8 ICES-003 Class A Notice—Avis NMB-003, Classe A 6.8   ICES-003 Class A Notice—Avis NMB-003, Classe A This Class A digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. Cet appareil numerique de la classe A est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada. 6.9  ...

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