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  • Page 1 IW-RS224-03 User Manual...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents PREFACE ............................3 SAFETY INFORMATION ........................3 CAUTION ............................4 SPECIFICATIONS ..........................5 Product Introduction ....................... 6 Box Content ..........................6 General Information ........................7 1.2.1 Front Panel Controls and Indicators....................... 8 1.2.2 Rear Panel Configuration ........................9 Hardware Installation ......................
  • Page 3 Expander Board Introduction ....................21 Key features..........................22 UART Usage ..........................23 4.2.1 UART configuration ..........................23 4.2.2 System Revision ...........................24 4.2.3 System Monitoring ..........................25 4.2.4 Disk PHY Status ............................26 4.2.5 Firmware Update ..........................27 Compatibility Lists ........................ 29 Q&A ............................30 Technical Support ........................32...

  • Page 4: Preface

    In Win’s server website to download the latest updated version. SAFETY INFORMATION To ensure safe and smooth operation of your In Win IW-RS224-03, it is essential that you choose an appropriate location for the system, provide an appropriate operating environment, and adequate power for all components of the system.

  • Page 5: Caution

    Hazardous conditions, devices and cables: Hazardous electrical conditions usually present on power supply units, and communication cables. Disconnect the power cord, and any other device which attached to the server before opening the case. Otherwise, it will raise the risk of personal injury or equipment damage.

  • Page 6: Specifications

    SPECIFICATIONS Model Name IW-RS224-03 Standard EIA-RS310D M/B Form Factor ATX (12” x 9.6”); ATX(12” x10”); EEB(12” x 13”) Dimensions (D x W x H) 660.4 x 482.6 x 87 mm (26" x 19" x 3.5") External: Hot Swap 2.5” x 24 Drive Bay Internal: 2.5”...

  • Page 7: Product Introduction

    1 Product Introduction Box Content...

  • Page 8: General Information

    General Information When you open the chassis should be like the diagram shows. Rear top cover Middle top cover CRPS Redundant or Single module power supply ATX or EEB M/B Max. PWM Fan (3pcs) Max. PWM Fan (2pcs) 24 x 2.5” tool-less HDD Front Controls and slots indicators...

  • Page 9: Front Panel Controls And Indicators

    1.2.1 Front Panel Controls and Indicators Name Color Status Description Blue Solid on System is powered on Power ON/OFF Button with LED System is not powered on NMI Button Press the button to activate user define System Reset Button Press the button to activate system reset Chassis ID Button with LED Blue Solid on...

  • Page 10: Rear Panel Configuration

    System Fault red LED indicator on the front panel illuminates and Buzzer sounds while there is system fault. Buzzer sounds differently according to the system fault. Please see the below the definition: High Temperature : 1 short beep PSU failure : 2 short beep Fan failure : 3 short beep The beeps can be muted by pressing the mute button on the front panel.

  • Page 11: Hardware Installation

    2 Hardware Installation Removing and Installing a Hard Drive In Win IW-RS224-03 supports both standard and extra height 2.5” disks. 2.1.1 Installing a Hard Drive Step 1: Press the release button then pull outward the handle. Step 2: Pull the handle outward to release the disk tray.

  • Page 12: Removing A Hard Drive

    2.1.1 Removing a Hard Drive Step 1: Press the release button then pull outward the handle to release the disk tray. Step 2: Flip the disk tray over, and unscrew the 4 screw to remove the drive. Step 1 Step 2 Press Pull Step 2...

  • Page 13: Removing And Placing Top Cover

    Removing and placing Top Cover Step 1: Press inward the button then lift the middle top cover up Step 2: Loosen the screws of the rear top cover on the both sides, pull back the cover and lift to Remove it. Step 3: To place the cover, mount the rear cover and push it to the fitted location.

  • Page 14: Removing And Installing A Fan Module

    Removing and Installing a Fan Module 2.3.1 Removing a Fan Module Step 1: Unplug the fans’ power cable from the motherboard if necessary. Step 2: Hold and lift the fan module from the chassis. Step 1 2.3.2 Installing a Fan Module Step 1: Hold and put the fan into the fan slot.

  • Page 15: Removing And Installing A Psu Module

    Removing and Installing a PSU Module In Win IW-RS224-03 built-in a redundant power supply module. With this function, system is capable to keep working whether as one power supply unit is failure. To replace it, user only need to release the failure one then insert a good one.

  • Page 16: Installing A Psu Module

    Pull Installing Slide Rail In Win IW-RS224-03 is a rackmount model, which support EIA-RS310D standard cabinet and chassis rack. In Win provides standard slide rail to let users mount the chassis on to the cabinet. 2.5.1 Identifying the slide Rail The slide rail by your order might be different.

  • Page 17: Attach The Inner Rail To The Chassis

    Step 3 Step 1 Step 2 2.5.3 Attach the inner rail to the chassis Step 1: Install the inner rail onto the chassis. Make sure the key holes and the standoff are well locked which you will hear a click. Step 2: Repeat the same action to the other side.

  • Page 18: Insert The Chassis To The Cabinet

    2.5.5 Insert the chassis to the cabinet Step 1: Pull out the medium rail to the stop position. Step 2: Let the ball bearing retainer is at e front end of the middle rail, you will hear a click if the action is correct.

  • Page 19: Installing Motherboard

    Connection Cable 2.7.1 Connecting expander through SAS connectors In Win IW-RS224-03 needs SAS 8643 cable to connect the expander to your motherboard. By the difference of spec, you will need different type of cable. You can purchase the cable from In Win, or source any SAS 8643 cable which meets STA standard by yourselves.

  • Page 20: Connecting Led, Front Control Panel And Front Usb Io Ports

    2.7.2 Connecting LED, front control panel and front USB IO ports As 1.2.1 descripts, In Win IW-RS224-03 built-in a set of front control panel and USB access ports. You need to cover the connectors to the pins on the motherboard to active the functions.

  • Page 21: Backplane Introduction

    3 Backplane Introduction Location Description CN01-CN12 SAS Receptacle Connector (SAS 12Gb/s 3.5”HDD Connector) Dxx1 HDD PowerLED Dxx2 HDD Access/Fault LED CNE1 Primary SAS Expander Slot CNE2 Secondary SAS Expander Slot JD1-JD2 MCU Programming(Factory only) 208FPC1 FrontSwitch FPC/IOBoard Connector FPC2 FrontSwitch FPC/IO Board Connector(Factory only) ATX 2x7P 5V Power Connector ATX 2x8P12VPower Connector HW LED Test(Factory only)

  • Page 22: Expander Board Introduction

    4 Expander Board Introduction Location Description BP Golden Finger Connector IO Board Golden Finger Connector EFN1 Expander FAN Connector Single/Dual Power Module Select: Single: Jumper 1-2; Dual: Jumper 2-3 ICE Debug Port Smart Console Debug Port...

  • Page 23: Key Features

    Key features Reliable High Data Rate support (up to 12Gbps) SAS 12Gbps support and SATA3 6Gbps support to provide a reliable high performance data rate. HDDs hot-swap-able HDD is hot-swap-able. No need to shutdown system for HDD installation and/or replacement while there is HDD failure happens or intend to add new HDD to the system.

  • Page 24: Uart Usage

    UART Usage 4.2.1 UART configuration RS-232 UART port on Expander module provides a serial connection for users to manage with terminal application such as Tera Term, Hyper Term…etc. To manage Expander through UART port, the settings below have to be properly configured to make it work.

  • Page 25: System Revision

    4.2.2 System Revision To check the Expander revision, typing “rev” and “sys rev” to get the expander information such as Vendor ID, Firmware Version, SAS Address, …etc.

  • Page 26: System Monitoring

    4.2.3 System Monitoring To monitor the enclosure sensor status such as temperature and DC power amplitude by command “sys” in the UART...

  • Page 27: Disk Phy Status

    4.2.4 Disk PHY Status To monitor the SAS PHY status, typing “Phyinfo” or “sys hdd” to check. Users can check the disk link status by using these commands.

  • Page 28: Firmware Update

    4.2.5 Firmware Update In some occasions, when required, users can update expander firmware through UART port via Xmodem protocol. * Firmware upgrade is risky and is not recommended to conduct by users unless there is technical support people onsite. There are 2 firmware for expander. Be sure these binary files are available in the host before conducting firmware update.
  • Page 29 Select the correct SAS Expander firmware file. Click on “Open” to start the selected firmware transferring to SAS Expander. Terminal would then start firmware transfer.

  • Page 30: Compatibility Lists

    After firmware transfer completed, typing ‘reset’ command in terminal or power cycling system to activate new firmware. 4.2.5.2 SAS Expander MFG CFG Binary Update Similar to operation firmware upgrade, typing “mfgdl” on console. Type “y” to commit MFG file upgrade. Select xmodem as the file transfer protocol.
  • Page 31 6 Q&A Section 1: Expander 1. What is the In Win Expander’s function? A: The expansion the capacity, the expander can manage more SAS drives via one SAS cable in the JBOD. 2. Why IW-RS series storage server chassis are built-in expander board, and IW-RJ series JBOD enclosures uses expander module? A: IW-RS chassis needs a motherboard to compose a system, the expander board can work seamlessly with motherboard to manager the drives.
  • Page 32 system is designed with redundant function, SAS disk provides performance and reliability. SATA provide a choice of cost selective option. 8. Are SAS and SATA disks are compatible with both In Win IW-RS series and IW-RJ series? A: Yes, In Win IW-RS and IW-RJ support both SAS and SATA disks. 9.

  • Page 33: Technical Support

    Section 4: Others 17. Why PSU has two modules? What are these two modules for? A: Two PSU modules are for redundancy, if you need this function, PSU with two modules is required. 18. Can I add or reduce the quantity of fans? A: The quantity of fan is related to the radiating efficiency.

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