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1. Safety Guidelines ........................................................................................................ 7
1.1. Safe Handling .............................................................................................................................. 7
1.2. Safety .......................................................................................................................................... 7
1.2.1. Battery Precautions ........................................................................................................... 8
1.3. Rack System Safety Precautions ...................................................................................................... 9
2. System Overview ....................................................................................................... 10
2.1. The 12big Rack Storage Server .................................................................................................... 10
2.2. The Enclosure Core Product ......................................................................................................... 10
2.3. Enclosure Chassis ....................................................................................................................... 11
2.4. ATX Server Subsystem .................................................................................................................. 11
2.4.1. ATX Server I/O Panel Connectors .................................................................................... 11
2.4.2. PCI Express Slots ............................................................................................................ 12
2.4.3. Memory Slots ................................................................................................................. 12
2.4.4. TPM (Trusted Platform Module) ........................................................................................ 12
2.4.5. ATX Server LEDs ............................................................................................................. 12
2.5. eUSB Flash Drive ........................................................................................................................ 12
2.6. Operator's (Ops) Panel ............................................................................................................... 12
2.7. Enclosure Rear Panel ................................................................................................................... 13
2.8. Power Supply Unit ....................................................................................................................... 13
2.8.1. Multiple Power Supply Units ............................................................................................. 13
2.9. Cooling Fans .............................................................................................................................. 13
2.10. Drive Carrier Module .................................................................................................................. 14
2.10.1. Drive Status Indicator ...................................................................................................... 14
2.10.2. Anti-Tamper Locks .......................................................................................................... 14
2.10.3. Mixed Drive Types .......................................................................................................... 14
2.10.4. Dummy Drive Carrier Modules ........................................................................................ 14
2.10.5. Blanking Plates ............................................................................................................... 15
3. Installation ................................................................................................................ 16
3.1. Introduction ................................................................................................................................ 16
3.2. Pre-Installation ............................................................................................................................ 16
3.2.1. System Components ....................................................................................................... 16
3.2.2. Preparation of Site .......................................................................................................... 16
3.2.3. Rack Precautions ............................................................................................................ 16
3.2.4. Rack Installation Pre-Requisites ........................................................................................ 17
3.3. Unpacking the Enclosure System .................................................................................................. 17
3.4. Installation ................................................................................................................................. 18
3.4.1. Equipment ..................................................................................................................... 18
3.4.2. Mounting the System into a Rack ..................................................................................... 18
3.4.3. Installing the Modules ..................................................................................................... 19
3.4.4. Connecting the Power Cords ........................................................................................... 19
3.4.5. Grounding Checks ......................................................................................................... 19
4. Operation ................................................................................................................. 20
4.1. Powering On the Enclosure .......................................................................................................... 20
4.2. Powering Off the Enclosure .......................................................................................................... 20
4.3. Drive Anti-Tamper Locks .............................................................................................................. 20
2.4.5.1.
Server Status LEDs .......................................................................................... 12
2.4.5.2.
Network Port LEDs .......................................................................................... 12
2.4.5.3.
ID LED ........................................................................................................... 12
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  • Page 1: Table Of Contents

    1.2.1. Battery Precautions ......................8 1.3. Rack System Safety Precautions ...................... 9 2. System Overview ....................... 10 2.1. The 12big Rack Storage Server ....................10 2.2. The Enclosure Core Product ......................10 2.3. Enclosure Chassis ........................11 2.4. ATX Server Subsystem ........................11 2.4.1.
  • Page 2 LaCie 12big Rack Storage Server Table of Contents User Manual page 2 4.3.1. Activating the Locks ......................20 4.3.2. De-Activating the Locks ....................20 4.4. LEDs and Controls ........................20 4.4.1. Ops Panel LEDs and Switches ..................20 4.4.2. Power Supply Unit LEDs....................21 4.4.3.
  • Page 3 LaCie 12big Rack Storage Server Table of Contents User Manual page 3 6.3.5. Event Log Configuration Sub-Menu .................. 40 6.3.6. Onboard LAN Configuration Sub-Menu ................40 6.3.7. PCI Slots Configuration Sub-Menu ................... 41 6.3.8. Remote Access Configuration Sub-Menu ................41 6.3.9.
  • Page 4 9.2. Alarm Conditions ........................64 10. Upgrading the Firmware ................... 66 10.1. Important Notes .......................... 66 10.2. 12big Rack Storage Server x86 Upgrade Procedure ............... 66 10.2.1. Upgrade Files ........................ 66 10.2.2. Optimized IPMITool ......................66 10.3. 12big Rack Storage Server Upgrade Procedure ................67 10.3.1.
  • Page 5 LaCie 12big Rack Storage Server Table of Contents User Manual page 5 14. IPMI Command List ....................80 14.1. Chassis Commands ........................80 14.2. Sensor Event Commands ......................80 14.3. APP Commands .......................... 80 14.4. Storage Commands ........................81 14.5. Transport Commands ........................82 14.6.
  • Page 6 Other names and brands may be claimed as the property of others. What is in this guide This user guide gives you step-by-step instructions on how to install, configure and connect the 12big Rack Storage Server system, and how to use and maintain the system. Who should use this guide This user guide assumes that you have a working knowledge of stor- age application products.

  • Page 7: Safety Guidelines

    1. Safety Guidelines 1.1. Safe Handling 1.2. Safety The 12big Rack Storage Server must only be operated from a power CAUTION: If this equipment is used in a manner not specified by supply input voltage range of 100 to 240 VAC, 50 to 60 Hz.

  • Page 8: Battery Precautions

    Fig. 05 - Shelf Caution Label CAUTION: Do not remove covers from the PSU: there is a danger of electric shock inside. Return faulty PSUs to LaCie for repair. 1.2.1. Battery Precautions CAUTION: There is a danger of explosion if the battery is replaced by an incorrect type.

  • Page 9: Rack System Safety Precautions

    LaCie 12big Rack Storage Server Safety Guidelines User Manual page 9 The RJ45 sockets on the motherboard/PCI cards are for Ethernet The back pressure created by rack doors and obstacles must not connection only and must not be connected to a telecommunica- exceed 5 pascals (0.5mm water gauge).

  • Page 10: System Overview

    10 2. System Overview 2.1. The 12big Rack Storage Server The 12big Rack Storage Server is a 2U sized disk drive enclosure, housing up to twelve low profile (1 inch high), 3.5 inch form factor drives of the following types: ✦...

  • Page 11: Enclosure Chassis

    LaCie 12big Rack Storage Server System Overview User Manual page 11 The high speed serial architecture of the 12big Rack Storage Server provides three 4-lane connections from the EM Card to the HBA. Module and major component locations are shown in Fig.

  • Page 12: Pci Express Slots

    Memory Slots – Green: The enclosure is powered on. The 12big Rack Storage Server supports up to 96GB of DDR3 mem- – Amber: The enclosure has detected a fault (this LED can ory. There are 12 memory slots, 6 per CPU, divided into 3 channels be overridden by the customer using SES).

  • Page 13: Enclosure Rear Panel

    2.8.1. Multiple Power Supply Units The 12big Rack Storage Server includes two PSUs fitted in the Power Supply Mounting Cage, providing dual power sources for the system so that if one PSU fails the other maintains the power supply and enclosure operation is not affected while the faulty unit is replaced.

  • Page 14: Drive Carrier Module

    LaCie 12big Rack Storage Server System Overview User Manual page 14 Fig. 14 - Drive Carrier Module Fig. 13 - Cooling Fan Module 2.10.1. Drive Status Indicator Airflow is from front to rear, with cooling air being drawn across the Disk drive status is monitored by green and amber LEDs mounted drives, through the fans and pressurizing the rear of the enclosure.

  • Page 15: Blanking Plates

    LaCie 12big Rack Storage Server System Overview User Manual page 15 2.10.5. Blanking Plates Blanking plates must be fitted in any vacant PSU bay or PCI card slots at the rear of the enclosure to maintain airflow and allow cor- rect operation.

  • Page 16: Installation

    Before you begin, make sure that the site where you intend to set 3.2. Pre-Installation up and use your 12big Rack Storage Server has standard AC power from an independent source or a rack Power Distribution Unit with a 3.2.1.

  • Page 17: Rack Installation Pre-Requisites

    60950-1 2nd edition. 3.2.4. Rack Installation Pre-Requisites The 12big Rack Storage Server is designed for installation into an industry standard 19 inch rack cabinet subject to the following re- quirements: ✦ There must be a minimum depth of 707mm (27.83 inches) from rack posts to maximum extremity of enclosure (excluding rear cabling).

  • Page 18: Installation

    – Blanking plates covering empty PCI slots. ✦ Power cord. ✦ Rack kit (if installing within a rack). Refer to LaCie for a list of qualified accessories for use with the enclosure. The Accessory Box contains the power cords and other ordered accessories.

  • Page 19: Installing The Modules

    LaCie 12big Rack Storage Server Installation User Manual page 19 3.4.4. Connecting the Power Cords 1. Attach the power cords to the two Power Supply Units. IMPORTANT INFO: To provide AC power failure redundancy the two power cords must be connected to separate and independent AC power sources.

  • Page 20: Operation

    LaCie 12big Rack Storage Server Operation User Manual page 20 4. Operation 4.1. Powering On the Enclosure IMPORTANT INFO: The enclosure will not be completely isolated from the power source unless both power cords are disconnected. CAUTION: Do not operate the subsystem until the ambient tem- perature is within the specified operating range.

  • Page 21: Power Supply Unit Leds

    LaCie 12big Rack Storage Server Operation User Manual page 21 Refer to chapter 7. Troubleshooting and Problem Solving for details Push-button Definition of any fault indication. Switches Enclosure ID Blue: only when activated via the ID LED switch or the enclosure firmware.

  • Page 22: Drive Carrier Leds

    LaCie 12big Rack Storage Server Operation User Manual page 22 4.4.3. Drive Carrier LEDs Table 09 - Rear Panel LEDs Each drive carrier module incorporates a green and amber LED, Status shown in Fig. Enclosure ID Blue: only when activated via the ID LED switch.

  • Page 23: Network Port Leds

    LaCie 12big Rack Storage Server Operation User Manual page 23 4.4.6.2. Network Port LEDs The network port LEDs are defined in Table 10. Refer to your ATX Server documentation for full details of the LED states. Table 10 - Network Port LEDs...

  • Page 24: The Management Gui

    LaCie 12big Rack Storage Server The Management GUI User Manual page 24 5. The Management GUI 5.1. Connecting to the Web 3. The default user name and password are “admin” and “admin”. Management Interface NOTE: A maximum of 5 users can be connected simultaneously.

  • Page 25: Sensor

    LaCie 12big Rack Storage Server The Management GUI User Manual page 25 5.3. Sensor 5.3.1. Reading This section offers a visual display of all board sensor readings. The values can be manually refreshed. Below is the list of all onboard sensors.
  • Page 26 LaCie 12big Rack Storage Server The Management GUI User Manual page 26 Sensor Sensor Name Sensor Type Event/Reading Type OEM Discrete Readings Number Available PowerOK_0VDDQ Power Supply Sensor Specific None PowerOK_01.8v Power Supply Sensor Specific None PowerOK_1Vcore Power Supply Sensor Specific...

  • Page 27: Control

    Answer to continue. A new window will appear and display what is shown on the computer (12big Rack Storage Server-ATX). The motherboard can be managed from any remote computer.

  • Page 28: Users

    LaCie 12big Rack Storage Server The Management GUI User Manual page 28 5.6.2. Users 3. Start the firmware upgrade by clicking “Start Upgrade Component(s)”. The progress bars will display the upgrade sta- This section allows the management of authorized users. A maxi- tus of the components.

  • Page 29: Bios Settings

    LaCie 12big Rack Storage Server BIOS Settings User Manual page 29 6. BIOS Settings 6.1. AMI BIOS Setup Program All relevant information for operating the board and connected pe- ripherals are stored in the CMOS memory backed-up by a battery or in the main BIOS flash and EEPROM.

  • Page 30: Menu Bar

    LaCie 12big Rack Storage Server BIOS Settings User Manual page 30 6.1.2. Menu Bar Function The Menu Bar at the top of the window lists these selections: <F7> Discard the changes for all menus. Table 13 - Menu Bar <F9>...

  • Page 31: Main Menu

    LaCie 12big Rack Storage Server BIOS Settings User Manual page 31 6.2. Main Menu Table 15 - Main Menu Feature Options Description Setup Help Version X.YY Displays the BIOS core version. N/A, display only. Build Date YYMMDD Displays the BIOS build date in the format YYMMDD.

  • Page 32: Acpi Configuration Sub-Menu

    LaCie 12big Rack Storage Server BIOS Settings User Manual page 32 Feature Options Description Setup Help Trusted Computing "Press Enter to go to sub screen ""Trusted Computing""." USB Configuration "Press Enter to go to sub screen ""USB Configuration""." Virtualization Configuration "Press Enter to go to subscreen ""Virtualization Configura-...

  • Page 33: Chipset Acpi Configuration Sub-Menu

    LaCie 12big Rack Storage Server BIOS Settings User Manual page 33 Feature Options Description Setup Help NUMA Support Enabled Enable/Disable NUMA (Non-Uniform Memory Access) Enable: Efficiently execute ✦ support. software for NUMA aware ✦ Disabled OS. Disable: Better memory access performance for non- NUMA OS.

  • Page 34: South Bridge Configuration Sub-Menu

    LaCie 12big Rack Storage Server BIOS Settings User Manual page 34 Table 23 - North Bridge Configuration Sub-Menu Feature Options Description Setup Help NB Revision Display Current NB revision ID. Current QPI Frequency Display Current QPI frequency speed in GT/s...
  • Page 35 LaCie 12big Rack Storage Server BIOS Settings User Manual page 35 Feature Options Description Setup Help Ratio Status ✦ Unlocked Lock status of the FSB multiplier. Sets the ratio between CPU Core Clock and the FSB ✦ Locked Frequency. Ratio Actual Value Displays current processor FSB multiplier value (FSB time ratio = processor core speed).

  • Page 36: Processor Power Management Configuration Sub-Menu

    LaCie 12big Rack Storage Server BIOS Settings User Manual page 36 Feature Options Description Setup Help Intel® HT Technology Enabled Delivers thread-level parallelism on each processor result- When ‘Disabled’ only one ✦ ing in more efficient use of processor resources, higher thread per enabled core is ✦...

  • Page 37: Drive Configuration Sub-Menu

    LaCie 12big Rack Storage Server BIOS Settings User Manual page 37 Feature Options Description Setup Help C State package limit setting Auto Advanced power management state (C-state) that signifi- Selected option will program ✦ cantly reduces the power of the processor during idle pe- into C State package limit ✦...

  • Page 38: Ahci Configuration Sub-Menu

    LaCie 12big Rack Storage Server BIOS Settings User Manual page 38 6.3.4.1. AHCI Configuration Sub-Menu Table 28 - AHCI Configuration Sub-Menu Feature Options Description Setup Help AHCI BIOS Support Enabled Support AHCI mode during BIOS control. Enables the AHCI control- ✦...

  • Page 39: Ide Configuration Sub-Menu

    LaCie 12big Rack Storage Server BIOS Settings User Manual page 39 6.3.4.3. IDE Configuration Sub-Menu Table 30 - IDE Configuration Sub-Menu Feature Options Description Setup Help Primary IDE Master Press Enter to go to sub screen “Primary IDE Master”. While entering setup, BIOS...

  • Page 40: Event Log Configuration Sub-Menu

    LaCie 12big Rack Storage Server BIOS Settings User Manual page 40 6.3.5. Event Log Configuration Sub-Menu Table 32 - Event Log Configuration Sub-Menu Feature Options Description Setup Help View Event Log Enter View all unread events in the Event Log.

  • Page 41: Pci Slots Configuration Sub-Menu

    LaCie 12big Rack Storage Server BIOS Settings User Manual page 41 6.3.7. PCI Slots Configuration Sub-Menu Table 34 - PCI Slots Configuration Sub-Menu Feature Options Description Setup Help Expansion ROM on PCI Slot 1 Enabled Enabled: Loads Expansion ✦ ROM on PCI Slot. Disabled: ✦...

  • Page 42: Superio Configuration Sub-Menu

    LaCie 12big Rack Storage Server BIOS Settings User Manual page 42 Feature Options Description Setup Help Terminal Type ✦ ANSI Configures the type of console emulation used for both serial ports. VT100 ✦ ✦ VTUTF8 VT-UTF8 Combo Key Support Enabled...

  • Page 43: Usb Configuration Sub-Menu

    LaCie 12big Rack Storage Server BIOS Settings User Manual page 43 6.3.11. USB Configuration Sub-Menu Table 38 - USB Configuration Sub-Menu Feature Options Description Setup Help List This feature appears when the BIOS POST has detected d e v i c e ( s ) USB device(s).

  • Page 44: Virtualization Configuration Sub-Menu

    LaCie 12big Rack Storage Server BIOS Settings User Manual page 44 6.3.12. Virtualization Configuration Sub-Menu Table 40 - Virtualization Configuration Sub-Menu Feature Options Description Setup Help SR-IOV Supported Disabled Single Root I/O Virtualiza- tion. Intel VT-d Disabled Intel® Virtualization Technol- ogy for Directed I/O.

  • Page 45: Boot Menu

    LaCie 12big Rack Storage Server BIOS Settings User Manual page 45 Feature Options Description Setup Help User Password Indicates the status of the User Password. ✦ ✦ Yes Change Supervisor Password Enter The supervisor password can be installed or changed.

  • Page 46: Boot Settings Configuration Sub-Menu

    LaCie 12big Rack Storage Server BIOS Settings User Manual page 46 Feature Options Description Setup Help CD/DVD Drives "Press Enter to go to sub screen ""CD/DVD Drives""." Specifies the Boot Device Pri- ority sequence from available CD/DVD Drives. USB Drives "Press Enter to go to sub screen ""USB Drives""."...

  • Page 47: Boot Device Priority Sub-Menu

    LaCie 12big Rack Storage Server BIOS Settings User Manual page 47 6.5.2. Boot Device Priority Sub-Menu Table 45 - Boot Device Priority Sub-Menu Feature Options Description Setup Help 1st ... Nth Boot Device Type: Boot de- Specifies the priority of the available boot sources.

  • Page 48: Other Drives Sub-Menu

    LaCie 12big Rack Storage Server BIOS Settings User Manual page 48 6.5.8. Other Drives Sub-Menu Table 51 - Other Drives Sub-Menu Feature Options Description Setup Help 1st ... Nth Drive Specifies the boot sequence from the available devices. 6.6. System Management Menu...

  • Page 49: Ip Address Sub-Menu

    LaCie 12big Rack Storage Server BIOS Settings User Manual page 49 Feature Options Description Setup Help Gateway Address "Press Enter to go to sub screen ""Gateway Address""." Active LAN Channel Number ✦ None Each interface has a channel number that is used when...

  • Page 50: Subnet Mask Sub-Menu

    LaCie 12big Rack Storage Server BIOS Settings User Manual page 50 6.6.4. Subnet Mask Sub-Menu Table 56 - Subnet Mask Sub-Menu Feature Options Description Setup Help Channel Number Each interface has a channel number that is used when Enter Channel Number for configuring the channel and for routing messages be- SET LAN Config Command.

  • Page 51: Ipmi Device And Firmware Information Sub-Menu

    LaCie 12big Rack Storage Server BIOS Settings User Manual page 51 6.6.6. IPMI Device and Firmware Information Sub-Menu Table 58 - IPMI Device and Firmware Information Sub-Menu Feature Options Description Setup Help Product ID Product ID code (2 bytes) "Displays CPU blade product ID from IPMI ""Get Device...

  • Page 52: Exit Menu

    LaCie 12big Rack Storage Server BIOS Settings User Manual page 52 Feature Options Description Setup Help Product Version Number Manufacturer Displays the CPU blade PCB revision number. PCB version Product Serial Number Varies Displays the CPU blade serial number. 6.7. Exit Menu...

  • Page 53: Console Redirection (Vt100 Mode)

    LaCie 12big Rack Storage Server BIOS Settings User Manual page 53 6.9. Console Redirection (VT100 F6 Key <ESC>6 Mode) F7 Key <ESC>7 The VT100 operating mode allows remote setup of the board. This F8 Key <ESC>8 configuration requires a remote terminal that must be connected to the board through a serial communication link.

  • Page 54: Troubleshooting And Problem Solving

    1. Check that the LEDs on all installed drive carrier modules are illuminated (amber). Note that the drive LEDs will not be lit dur- CAUTION: If the 12big Rack Storage Server is powered up and you ing drive spinup. remove any module, its replacement must be inserted immediately.

  • Page 55: Led/Audible Alarm Interpretation

    LaCie 12big Rack Storage Server Troubleshooting and Problem Solving User Manual page 55 7.4. LED/Audible Alarm Interpretation The following tables summarize the various states of the LEDs and audible alarm and their meaning. Some states are duplicated in this section to make it easier to search for the cause of a problem.
  • Page 56 LaCie 12big Rack Storage Server Troubleshooting and Problem Solving User Manual page 56 Ops Panel Audible Other LED Meaning and Required Action Fault LED Alarm Constant Constant No fan LEDs constant Failure state (temperature in range where dam- age could occur): check ambient temperature and increase if too cold or decrease if too hot immediately.

  • Page 57: Module Removal And Replacement

    57 8. Module Removal and Replacement 8.1. Overview The 12big Rack Storage Server includes an Enclosure Services Pro- cessor and associated monitoring and control logic to enable it to diagnose problems within the enclosure’s power, cooling and drive systems.

  • Page 58: Installing A Power Supply Unit

    CAUTION: Do not remove covers from the PSUs: there is a danger of electric shock inside. If a PSU is faulty you must return it to LaCie for repair. 1. Check for damage, especially to the rear connector on the sup- ply.

  • Page 59: Cooling Fans

    User Manual page 59 8.3.2. Cooling Fans The 12big Rack Storage Server incorporates ten cooling fans, housed in a cooling cage. Fan modules are individually installed. IMPORTANT INFO: A faulty cooling fan must be replaced by a fully operational fan within 72 hours. Do not remove the faulty mod- ule until you have a replacement module of the same type available.

  • Page 60: Removing A Drive Carrier

    LaCie 12big Rack Storage Server Module Removal and Replacement User Manual page 60 8.3.3.1. Removing a Drive Carrier 4. Withdraw the module from the drive bay. CAUTION: Dummy drive carrier modules MUST be fitted to ALL CAUTION: Damage can occur to a drive if it is removed while still unused drive bays.There will be inadequate drive cooling if any are...

  • Page 61: Replacing Components On The Atx Motherboard

    Fig. Fig. 43 - Motherboard Layout and Components 8.4.1. Replacing the Motherboard Battery The 12big Rack Storage Server ATX motherboard is fitted with a coin cell battery, type CR2032. CAUTION: CMOS settings, such as the BIOS date and time, will be lost if the motherboard battery is removed.

  • Page 62: Replacing Memory Modules

    NOTE: This procedure is only for authorized customers using au- thorized parts. The 12big Rack Storage Server supports up to 96GB of DDR3 mem- ory. There are 12 memory slots, 6 per CPU, divided into 3 channels of 2 modules.

  • Page 63: Replacing Pci Cards

    LaCie 12big Rack Storage Server Module Removal and Replacement User Manual page 63 8.5. Replacing PCI Cards 8.6. Spare Parts and Ancillary Items The following list shows the replaceable parts available for the 12big NOTE: This procedure is only for authorized customers using au- Rack Storage Server.

  • Page 64: Gem Enclosure Firmware

    LaCie 12big Rack Storage Server Gem Enclosure Firmware User Manual page 64 9. Gem Enclosure Firmware 9.1. Alarm States The GEM firmware supports the following alarms states: Table 67 - Alarm States Alarm State Mode Action Without Mute Button Pressed...
  • Page 65 LaCie 12big Rack Storage Server Gem Enclosure Firmware User Manual page 65 Status Severity Alarm State Low Warning Temperature Alert Warning High Warning Temperature Alert Warning Over Temperature Alarm Fault - Critical C Bus failure Fault - Loss of redundancy...

  • Page 66: Upgrading The Firmware

    NOTE: To improve IPMI performance during the upgrade, it is rec- LaCie will provide notifications for any future enhancements to IP- ommended that all user IPMI daemons are suspended. MITool that are required by the 12big Storage Server; a request has been made to the IPMITool project administrators to allow the cor- This procedure will upgrade the BIOS / FPGA and BMC firmware.

  • Page 67: 12Big Rack Storage Server Upgrade Procedure

    LaCie 12big Rack Storage Server Upgrading the Firmware User Manual page 67 tar zxvf ipmitool-1.8.11.tar.gz ✦ PDB VPD. ✦ PDB Firmware1. 3. Get the latest development version of IPMITool from the CVS sourceforge server: ✦ Fan Controller Firmware and Configuration.

  • Page 68: Upgrade Filenames

    LaCie 12big Rack Storage Server Upgrading the Firmware User Manual page 68 manually. 4. Download the updated Fan Controller Chip firmware and con- figuration. This will be a file of the form: 0955682-XX_EMCard_FanCtrl_XX.gff where the ‘XX’ symbols represent version numbers.

  • Page 69: Version Checking

    LaCie 12big Rack Storage Server Upgrading the Firmware User Manual page 69 10.3.4. Version Checking After the firmware upgrade the cli ver command should return ver- sion numbers for the following: EM Card firmware EM Card firmware date EM Card bootloader...

  • Page 70: Technical Specifications

    LaCie 12big Rack Storage Server Technical Specifications User Manual page 70 11. Technical Specifications 11.1. Dimensions Table 70 - Dimensions Rack Enclosure Inches Millimeters Height 3.46 87.9 Width across mounting flange 19.01 Width across body of enclosure 17.68 Depth from rack posts to rear of PCI bulkhead 26.82...

  • Page 71: Ac Power Module (2 X 850W Psu)

    LaCie 12big Rack Storage Server Technical Specifications User Manual page 71 Table 73- Environment Airflow System must be operated with low pressure rear exhaust installation. Back pressure created by rack doors and obstacles must not exceed 5 pascals (0.5mm Water gauge)

  • Page 72: Cooling Fan

    Operated from resettable fused 12V from supply rail 11.6. Drive Carrier Module Specification IMPORTANT INFO: Operating the 12big Rack Storage Server with non-approved drives may invalidate the warranty. Table 76 - Drive Carrier Module Specification Module Dimensions 26.6mm H x 106.5 mm W x 220.2 mm D Weight 0.8 kg (1.0”...

  • Page 73: Standards & Regulations

    CFR47 Part 15B Class A Properly shielded and grounded cables and connectors must be EN55022 Class A used in order to meet FCC emission limits. LaCie is not responsible for any radio or television interference caused by using other than CISPR Class A recommended cables and connectors or by unauthorized changes or modifications to this equipment.

  • Page 74: Ac Power Cords

    Cord type SV or SVT, 18 AWG minimum, 3 conductor, and electronic waste materials. 4.5 M max length. Contact LaCie for a copy of the Recycling Procedures applicable to Plug NEMA 5-15P grounding-type attachment plug your product. rated 120V 10A...

  • Page 75: Standards & Regulations

    LaCie 12big Rack Storage Server POST User Manual page 75 13. Standards & Regulations 13.1. Introduction Checkpoint Description During Power On Self-Test, the eight LEDs on the back of the moth- If memory sizing module is not executed, start erboard (see Fig.

  • Page 76: Post Code Checkpoints

    LaCie 12big Rack Storage Server POST User Manual page 76 13.3. POST Code Checkpoints Checkpoint Description Table 83 describes the checkpoints that occur during the Power On Initializes the 8042 compatible Key Board Self-Test (POST) portion of the BIOS. These codes are shown on the Controller.
  • Page 77 LaCie 12big Rack Storage Server POST User Manual page 77 Checkpoint Description Checkpoint Description Mid POST initialization of chipset registers. Initialize runtime language module. Detect different devices (Parallel ports, serial Displays the system configuration screen if en- ports, and coprocessor in CPU, … etc.) suc- abled.

  • Page 78: Dim Code Checkpoints

    LaCie 12big Rack Storage Server POST User Manual page 78 13.4. DIM Code Checkpoints Table 85 - DIM Code, High Byte, Upper Nibble Upper Nibble ‘X’ Meaning The Device Initialization Manager (DIM) gets control at various times during BIOS POST to initialize different system busses.

  • Page 79: Memory Initialization Error Codes

    LaCie 12big Rack Storage Server POST User Manual page 79 13.5. Memory Initialization Error 13.6. FPGA Status Codes Codes Table 88 - FPGA Status Codes These codes are shown on the motherboard LEDs as described in Color Meaning section 13.1.

  • Page 80: Ipmi Command List

    LaCie 12big Rack Storage Server IPMI Command List User Manual page 80 14. IPMI Command List 14.1. Chassis Commands Code Command NetFn: 00h, 01h; Lun: 0. Set Sensor Threshold Table 89 - IPMI Chassis Commands Get Sensor Threshold Code Command...

  • Page 81: Storage Commands

    LaCie 12big Rack Storage Server IPMI Command List User Manual page 81 Code Command Code Command Enable Message Channel Receive Suspend/Resume Payload Encryption Get Message Get System Interface Capabilities Send Message Read Event Message Buffer 14.4. Storage Commands Get System GUID NetFn: 0Ah, 0Bh;...

  • Page 82: Transport Commands

    LaCie 12big Rack Storage Server IPMI Command List User Manual page 82 14.5. Transport Commands NetFn: 0Ch, 0Dh; Lun: 0. Table 93 - IPMI Transport Commands Code Command Set LAN Configuration Parameters Get LAN Configuration Parameters Suspend BMC ARPs Get IP/UDP/RMCP Statistics...

  • Page 83: Glossary

    LaCie 12big Rack Storage Server Glossary User Manual page 83 15. Glossary Baseboard Management Controller Dual Processor Card Enclosure Management Card eUSB Embedded USB Genesis Enclosure Management Host Bus Adapter IPMB Intelligent Platform Management Bus IPMI Intelligent Platform Management Interface...

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