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1. System Overview ......................................................................................................... 7
1.1. LaCie 12big Rack Fibre 8 Enclosure ............................................................................................... 7
1.2. 12big Rack Fibre Expansion Enclosure ............................................................................................ 8
1.3. Enclosure Chassis ......................................................................................................................... 9
1.3.1. Bay Identification ............................................................................................................ 10
1.3.2. Enclosure Drive Slots ....................................................................................................... 10
1.3.3. Operator's Panel ............................................................................................................ 10
1.3.4. Visible Alarms - OPS LEDs ............................................................................................... 11
1.4. The Plug-in Modules ................................................................................................................... 12
1.4.1. Power Cooling Module ................................................................................................... 12
1.4.2. LaCie 12big Rack Fibre 8 RAID Controller Module ............................................................ 14
1.4.3. Disk I/O Module ............................................................................................................ 18
1.4.4. Blank I/O Modules ......................................................................................................... 19
1.4.5. Drive Carrier Module ...................................................................................................... 20
2. Getting Started .......................................................................................................... 23
2.1. Introduction ................................................................................................................................ 23
2.2. Planning Your Installation ............................................................................................................ 23
2.2.1. Enclosure Drive Slot Number Convention ......................................................................... 24
2.2.2. Drive Location Rules ....................................................................................................... 24
2.2.3. Drive Start ...................................................................................................................... 24
2.3. Enclosure Installation Procedures.................................................................................................. 25
2.3.1. Preparation of Site and Host Server .................................................................................. 25
2.3.2. Unpacking the Storage System ......................................................................................... 25
2.3.3. Rack Installation Procedure.............................................................................................. 26
2.4. Module Removal & Installation ..................................................................................................... 30
2.4.1. Power Cooling Module ................................................................................................... 30
2.4.2. Drive Carrier Module ...................................................................................................... 31
2.4.3. RAID Controller Module .................................................................................................. 33
2.4.4. Disk I/O Module ............................................................................................................ 35
1.3.3.1. Audible Alarms ................................................................................................. 10
1.3.3.2. Mute Button ..................................................................................................... 10
1.4.2.1. Battery Module ................................................................................................. 17
1.4.2.2. Fibre Channel Interface ..................................................................................... 17
1.4.2.3. StoreView Management Software ....................................................................... 18
1.4.5.1. Drive Status Indicators ....................................................................................... 21
1.4.5.2. Anti-tamper Locks ............................................................................................. 21
1.4.5.3. MUX Transition Cards ....................................................................................... 22
1.4.5.4. Dummy Carrier Modules ................................................................................... 22
2.3.3.1. Rack Installation Pre-Requisites .......................................................................... 26
2.3.3.2. Rack Mounting Rail Kit ...................................................................................... 27
2.3.3.3. Installation Procedure........................................................................................ 27
2.4.1.1. Removing the Power Cooling Module (PCM) ....................................................... 30
2.4.1.2. Installing the Power Cooling Module .................................................................. 31
2.4.2.1. Removing the Drive Carrier Module .................................................................. 31
2.4.2.2. Installing a Drive Carrier Module ...................................................................... 32
2.4.2.3. Engaging the Anti-tamper Locks ......................................................................... 33
2.4.3.1. Removing the RAID Controller Module ............................................................... 34
2.4.3.2. Installing the RAID Controller Module ................................................................ 34
2.4.4.1. Removing the Disk I/O Module .......................................................................... 35
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  • Page 1: Table Of Contents

    1.3.4. Visible Alarms - OPS LEDs ....................11 1.4. The Plug-in Modules ........................12 1.4.1. Power Cooling Module ....................12 1.4.2. LaCie 12big Rack Fibre 8 RAID Controller Module ............14 1.4.2.1. Battery Module ....................17 1.4.2.2. Fibre Channel Interface ..................17 1.4.2.3.

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    4.1.2.2. Alarm Sounds on Power Up ................54 4.1.2.3. Controller OK LED Not Illuminated ..............54 4.1.2.4. LaCie 12big Rack Fibre 8 Enclosure Not Recognized by Host Computer ....55 4.2. Status Indicators (LEDs) ........................ 56 4.2.1. Power Cooling Module LEDs ................... 56 4.2.2.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    6.2. Weight ............................78 6.3. Power Cooling Module ....................... 78 6.4. Enclosure Environment ........................ 79 6.5. LaCie 12big Rack Fibre 8 RAID Controller Module Specification ............. 80 6.6. Disk I/O Module Specification ..................... 80 6.7. Drive Carrier Module Specification ....................81 7.
  • Page 4 Fibre Channel Arbitrated Loop (FC-AL) and SAS or SATA environments into which you are installing the LaCie 12big Rack Fibre 8 storage so- lution. If you do not have these skills, or are not confident with the instructions in this guide, request assistance to proceed with the installation.
  • Page 5 Replace the large battery with ✦ Unplug the enclosure if you think that it has become damaged in any the LaCie 12big Fibre 8 battery only. Use ✦ The enclosure must only be operated way and before you move it.

  • Page 6: Data Security

    If the drive the enclosure and must not be over- module is faulty, replace it with one The LaCie 12big Rack Fibre 8 Controllers loaded by the total number of en- of the same type and capacity (or are supplied with optical SFP Transceiver closures installed in the rack.

  • Page 7: System Overview

    1.1. LaCie 12big Rack Fibre 8 Enclosure The LaCie 12big Rack Fibre 8 enclosure is a 2U (rack space) disk drive enclosure, housing twelve low profile (1 inch high), 3.5 inch form factor SATA or SAS disk drives and up to two FC-SAS RAID Controllers.

  • Page 8: 12Big Rack Fibre Expansion Enclosure

    Using mini-SAS patch cables, the enclosures are interconnected starting from the 12big Rack Fibre 8 RAID Controller(s) to the first 12big Rack Fibre Disk I/O module(s). Then the remaining Expan- sion enclosures are connected from one set of Disk I/O modules to Fig.

  • Page 9: Enclosure Chassis

    ✦ Two plug-in Disk I/O Modules (2.4.2. Drive Carrier Module). The 12big Rack Fibre 8 storage system design concept is based on an SBB-compliant enclosure subsystem together with a set of plug-in IMPORTANT INFO: If only one Disk I/O Module is installed, then modules.

  • Page 10: Bay Identification

    (96) is reached. 1.3.3. Operator’s Panel Fig. 05 - OPS Panel The front of the 12big Rack Fibre 8 enclosure incorporates an Operator’s (OPS) panel with three LEDs and the Unit ID LCD display (Fig. 05). The OPS panel provides the user with a consolidated view of the operational status of the enclosure components and the enclosures assigned ID.

  • Page 11: Visible Alarms - Ops Leds

    LaCie 12big Rack Fibre 8 System Overview User Manual page 11 1.3.4. Visible Alarms - OPS LEDs The OPS panel displays a consolidated status for the modules and logical drives via its LEDs. The table below provides an explanation of the dif- ferent states of each LED.

  • Page 12: The Plug-In Modules

    ✦ (1 or 2) LaCie 12big Rack Fibre 8 RAID Controller module(s) for the 12big Rack Fibre 8. ✦ (1 or 2) Disk I/O Modules for the 12big Rack Fibre Expansion enclosure. ✦ (1 to 12) Drive Carrier modules with either SAS or SATA disk drives.
  • Page 13 LaCie 12big Rack Fibre 8 System Overview User Manual page 13 If the power supply component of the power cooling module fails, leave the faulty PCM installed but remove the power cord. The dual cooling fan component of the module will continue to receive power from the enclosure and will continue to provide proper cooling.

  • Page 14: Lacie 12Big Rack Fibre 8 Raid Controller Module

    The 12big Rack Fibre 8 RAID Controller provides support for Native Command Queuing (NCQ). NCQ increases the performance of SATA disk drives by allowing the individual disk to internally optimize the order in which it executes read and write commands.
  • Page 15 LED status conditions are shown in Fig. 09 Table 03 The 12big Rack Fibre 8 RAID Controller module has the following external ports: Two external fiber channel “Host” ports that allow for fit- ✦...
  • Page 16 System Overview User Manual page 16 The following table provides a description of the LaCie 12big Rack Fibre 8 RAID Controller module’s LED indicators. Terms such as “right” and “left” are used to describe locations, refer to Fig. 09 as the reference orientation.

  • Page 17: Battery Module

    1.4.2.2. Fibre Channel Interface The 12big Rack Fibre 8 RAID Controller module provides two Fibre Channel SFP host interface connections. The controller uses two SFP cages to capture the removable SFP optical modules. These connec- tions are labeled Host 0 and Host 1.

  • Page 18: Storeview Management Software

    RAID Controller module and is a full-featured graphical HTML- based software suite designed to configure, manage and monitor the 12big Rack Fibre 8 and 12big Rack Fibre Expansion storage solutions. The module is supplied configured with a base IP address to allow the user to connect and access the controller’s embedded...

  • Page 19: Blank I/O Modules

    Blank I/O Modules To maintain airflow and ensure correct operation when only one RAID Controller is installed (12big Rack Fibre 8) or one Disk I/O Module is installed (12big Rack Fibre Expansion), a Blank I/O mod- ule must be installed in the vacant I/O module bay (Fig.

  • Page 20: Drive Carrier Module

    LaCie 12big Rack Fibre 8 System Overview User Manual page 20 1.4.5. Drive Carrier Module The Drive Carrier module includes a hard disk mounted in a carrier. Each drive slot will house a single Low Profile 1.0 inch high, 3.5 inch form factor disk drive in its carrier.

  • Page 21: Drive Status Indicators

    LaCie 12big Rack Fibre 8 System Overview User Manual page 21 1.4.5.1. Drive Status Indicators Each drive carrier incorporates two LEDs, an upper (Green) and lower (Amber) LED. In normal operation the green LED will be ON steady and will flash as the drive operates, indicating I/O activity.

  • Page 22: Mux Transition Cards

    LaCie 12big Rack Fibre 8 System Overview User Manual page 22 1.4.5.3. MUX Transition Cards SATA disk drives require an Active/Active (A/A) MUX transition card, sometimes referred to as a dongle. The MUX transition card is in- stalled on the SATA disk drive interface and provide a specialized interface to the drive plane.

  • Page 23: Getting Started

    User Manual page 23 2. Getting Started 2.1. Introduction In this chapter, you are shown how to install your LaCie 12big Rack Fibre 8 enclosure into an industry standard 19-inch rack cabinet and cable the enclosure subsystem. CAUTION: Use only the power cords supplied or those which meet the specification quoted in 7.5.

  • Page 24: Enclosure Drive Slot Number Convention

    13 and ending with 24 for the first Expansion enclosure. The second Expansion enclosure slots will be numbered 25-36, and Fig. 24 - 12big Rack Fibre 8 RAID Enclosure Drive Slots continue to the last (seventh) Expansion enclosure for a maximum of 96 disk drives.

  • Page 25: Enclosure Installation Procedures

    Before you begin, make sure that the site where you intend to set up Fig. 26 - Unpacking the Storage System and use your 12big Rack Fibre 8 storage system has the following: ✦ Standard AC power from an independent source or a rack Power Distribution Unit with a UPS (Universal Power Supply).

  • Page 26: Rack Installation Procedure

    2.3.3. Rack Installation Procedure 2.3.3.1. Rack Installation Pre-Requisites The LaCie 12big Rack Fibre 8 and 12big Rack Fibre Expansion en- closures are designed for installation into an industry standard 19- inch cabinet. ✦ Minimum depth of 700 mm (27.6 inches) from rack post to post.

  • Page 27: Rack Mounting Rail Kit

    A set of mounting rails is provided for use in 19-inch rack cabinets. These rails have been designed and tested to handle the maximum enclosure weight and to ensure that multiple 12big Rack Fibre en- closures may be installed without loss of space within the rack. Use of other mounting hardware may cause some loss of rack space or damage to the equipment.
  • Page 28 LaCie 12big Rack Fibre 8 Getting Started User Manual page 28 3. Assemble the rack brackets to the rack posts as follows. The brackets are universal and will fit either side (Fig. 28). a. Locate the guide pin at the rear of each bracket and insert that pin into a rear post hole.
  • Page 29 LaCie 12big Rack Fibre 8 Getting Started User Manual page 29 4. Mount the enclosure in the rack as follows ( Fig. 29): a. Using an assistant, lift the enclosure aligning it with the rack rails and carefully insert the chassis slides into the rack rails.

  • Page 30: Module Removal & Installation

    User Manual page 30 2.4. Module Removal & Installation The 12big Rack Fibre 8 and 12big Rack Fibre Expansion enclosures are supplied fully populated with all the required plug-in modules installed. However, during installation it is strongly recommended to remove the plug-in modules in order to lighten the enclosure while it is lifted and installed into the rack cabinet.

  • Page 31: Installing The Power Cooling Module

    LaCie 12big Rack Fibre 8 Getting Started User Manual page 31 2.4.1.2. Installing the Power Cooling Module 1. Check for damage, especially to the rear connector. CAUTION: Handle the module carefully and avoid damaging the connector pins. Do not install the module if any connector pins ap- pear to be bent.

  • Page 32: Installing A Drive Carrier Module

    LaCie 12big Rack Fibre 8 Getting Started User Manual page 32 3. Release the Drive Carrier module handle by pressing the latch in the handle with your finger and rotating the handle towards the right (Fig. 34 Fig. 35). 4. Gently withdraw the Drive Carrier module from the drive slot.

  • Page 33: Engaging The Anti-Tamper Locks

    LaCie 12big Rack Fibre 8 Getting Started User Manual page 33 enclosure. 3. Slide the Drive Carrier module, gently, all the way into the en- closure until it stops and seat it by pressing with your thumb on the left edge of the module (Fig.

  • Page 34: Raid Controller Module

    LaCie 12big Rack Fibre 8 Getting Started User Manual page 34 2.4.3. RAID Controller Module 2.4.3.1. Removing the RAID Controller Module 1. Grasp the module latch between your thumb and forefinger, and squeeze together to release the latch. 2. Pull the latch outward to eject the module from the enclosure (Fig.

  • Page 35: Disk I/O Module

    LaCie 12big Rack Fibre 8 Getting Started User Manual page 35 2.4.3.2. Installing the RAID Controller Module The RAID Controller Modules are installed with the primary (C0) in the upper bay and the secondary (C1) in the lower bay. IMPORTANT INFO: Before installing the RAID Controllers, make a note of each controller’s MAC address listed on the label on the...

  • Page 36: Installing The Disk I/O Module

    LaCie 12big Rack Fibre 8 Getting Started User Manual page 36 3. Using the latch as a handle, withdraw the Disk I/O Module (Fig. 45). 2.4.4.2. Installing the Disk I/O Module The Disk I/O Modules are installed with the primary in the upper bay and the secondary in the lower bay.

  • Page 37: Sfp Transceiver Installation

    Upside Down in the In- stalled Position CAUTION: If only one 12big Rack Fibre 8 RAID Controller or Disk I/O Module is installed, a Blank I/O module MUST be installed in the unused bays. Otherwise there will be inadequate drive cooling if Fig.

  • Page 38: Cabling The Enclosures

    LaCie 12big Rack Fibre 8 Getting Started User Manual page 38 2.5. Cabling the Enclosures On the following three pages there are six illustrated examples of the supported cabling configurations. Choose the figure that supports your configuration and cabling your system accordingly.
  • Page 39 LaCie 12big Rack Fibre 8 Getting Started User Manual page 39 Fig. 53 - Single Host, Dual HBAs and Dual Controller Cabling Fig. 54 - Dual Hosts, Single HBA and Dual Controller Cabling...
  • Page 40 LaCie 12big Rack Fibre 8 Getting Started User Manual page 40 Fig. 55 - Dual Hosts, Dual HBAs and Dual Controller Cabling Fig. 56 - Dual Hosts, Single HBA and Dual Controller Cabling with a Switch...

  • Page 41: Cabling Multiple Enclosures

    2.6. Cabling Multiple Enclosures Additional Expansion enclosures, 12big Rack Fibre Expansion, can be connected to a 12big Rack Fibre 8 RAID enclosure to increase the number of drives to the maximum of 96. Multiple enclosures are connected together using mini-SAS patch cables.
  • Page 42 LaCie 12big Rack Fibre 8 Getting Started User Manual page 42 Fig. 58 - 12big Rack Fibre 8 Enclosure Expansion Dual Host Dual Controller Cabling with a Switch...

  • Page 43: Ethernet Connection

    LaCie 12big Rack Fibre 8 Getting Started User Manual page 43 2.7. Ethernet Connection controller connected network out-of-band management monitoring RJ-45 10/100 BaseT Ethernet port using the Embedded StorView Management module and software. Ensure that the host computer is connected either directly to or via a switched LAN to the Ethernet port on the RAID Controller using a shielded Cat 5 cable.

  • Page 44: Grounding Checks

    National standards to perform this check. 2.10. Management Interfaces The following software tools are provided and used to configure, manage and monitor the LaCie 12big Rack Fibre 8 and LaCie 12big Fibre Expansion Storage Solutions. 2.10.1. StorView Storage Management...

  • Page 45: Operation

    3.1. Power On 3.1.1. Starting the Drives The drives in the 12big Rack Fibre 8 enclosure will start automati- Before powering up the enclosure(s), please ensure that all modules cally and begin to spin up when power is applied to the enclosure.

  • Page 46: Ops Panel Leds

    LaCie 12big Rack Fibre 8 Operation User Manual page 46 3.2. OPS Panel LEDs The generalized OPS Panel LEDs conditions are described below. Please refer to Table 10 for details of any fault indication. Table 07 - Generalized OPS Panel LEDs...
  • Page 47 LaCie 12big Rack Fibre 8 Operation User Manual page 47 Table 08 - Temperature Sensor Identification and Threshold Values Critical Warning Warning Critical Sensor # Location and Type Cold Cold Enclosure Ambient. 0°C/32°F 5°C/41°F 40°C/104°F 42°C/107°F Enclosure Midplane. 5°C/41°F 10°C/50°F 50°C/122°F...

  • Page 48: Starting Storview

    LaCie 12big Rack Fibre 8 Operation User Manual page 48 3.4. Starting StorView If you performed that step, you will need that information during the setup, otherwise before powering on the system pull each RAID Controller and note the MAC address on the canister label. You...

  • Page 49: Setting Up The Embedded Storview Module: Microsoft Windows

    LaCie 12big Rack Fibre 8 Operation User Manual page 49 3.5.1. Setting Up the Embedded StorView Module: Microsoft Windows 1. Insert the Software and Manuals CD into your CD drive. The auto-run program will automatically start the navigation menu. 2. Click the Embedded StorView Setup Wizard link to begin the configuration.

  • Page 50: Setting Up The Embedded Storview Module: Linux

    LaCie 12big Rack Fibre 8 Operation User Manual page 50 7. Select the MAC address of the Initialized System you wish to start and click the Launch button (Fig. 66). 8. Your default web browser will open with a login screen. Enter the login name and password, then click OK.

  • Page 51: Power Down

    LaCie 12big Rack Fibre 8 Operation User Manual page 51 3.6. Power Down The enclosure can be powered down at any time and if writeback cache contents are present, the contents will be preserved by the internal backup battery. However, you should not power down the RAID Controller(s) if there is I/O activity in progress.

  • Page 52: Troubleshooting

    LaCie 12big Rack Fibre 8 Operation User Manual page 52 4. Troubleshooting 4.1. Overview The enclosures include associated monitoring and control logic to enable the components to assist with diagnosing problems within the enclosure’s power, cooling, RAID Controller or Disk I/O Modules, and drive systems.

  • Page 53: Alarm Sounds On Power Up

    LaCie 12big Rack Fibre 8 Troubleshooting & Problem Solving User Manual page 53 4.1.2.2. Alarm Sounds on Power Up Please refer to Section 4.3. Audible Alarm. 4.1.2.3. Controller OK LED Not Illuminated Controller OK LED (Fig. If the controller is not completing its boot sequence, consider the suggestions below to remedy the situation.

  • Page 54: Lacie 12Big Rack Fibre 8 Enclosure Not Recognized By Host Computer

    LaCie 12big Rack Fibre 8 Troubleshooting & Problem Solving User Manual page 54 4.1.2.4. LaCie 12big Rack Fibre 8 Enclosure Not Rec- ognized by Host Computer 1. Check that the interface cables from the RAID Controller to the host computer are installed correctly.

  • Page 55: Status Indicators (Leds)

    LaCie 12big Rack Fibre 8 Troubleshooting & Problem Solving User Manual page 55 4.2. Status Indicators (LEDs) 4.2.1. Power Cooling Module LEDs Four LEDs mounted on the rear panel of the power cooling module (see Fig. 68) indicate the status of the module. The table below de- scribes the LEDs and the meaning of each.

  • Page 56: Ops Panel Leds

    LaCie 12big Rack Fibre 8 Troubleshooting & Problem Solving User Manual page 56 4.2.2. OPS Panel LEDs The OPS panel displays the aggregate status of all the modules. Table 10 - OPS Panel Status LEDs State Description System Power Steady Green Power is applied to the enclosure.

  • Page 57: Raid Controller Module Leds

    User Manual page 57 4.2.3. RAID Controller Module LEDs Table 11 - 12big Rack Fibre 8 RAID Controller Module - Icon & LED Status Indicators Icon/LED Description Battery Fault This LED is located in the group of controller LEDs on the right side of the face plate. See Fig.

  • Page 58: Disk I/O Module Leds

    LaCie 12big Rack Fibre 8 Troubleshooting & Problem Solving User Manual page 58 4.2.4. Disk I/O Module LEDs Table 12 - Disk I/O Module LEDs State Description SAS Lane Ready, no traffic. FLASHING Active, I/O traffic. ALL FLASHING Fault condition or rebooting.

  • Page 59: Drive Carrier Leds

    LaCie 12big Rack Fibre 8 Troubleshooting & Problem Solving User Manual page 59 4.2.5. Drive Carrier LEDs Disk drive status is determined by a green and an amber LED mounted on the front of each Drive Carrier module. Refer to the table below for...

  • Page 60: Audible Alarm

    LaCie 12big Rack Fibre 8 Troubleshooting & Problem Solving User Manual page 60 4.3. Audible Alarm The enclosure includes an Audible Alarm which indicates when a fault condition is present. The following conditions will activate the alarm: ✦ Fan Fault or Failure ✦...
  • Page 61 LaCie 12big Rack Fibre 8 Troubleshooting & Problem Solving User Manual page 61 The audible alarm can be muted by pressing the Mute button on the OPS panel. Automatic muting will take place after two minutes if the mute switch is not manually operated.

  • Page 62: Symptoms And Solutions

    Troubleshooting & Problem Solving User Manual page 62 4.4. Symptoms and Solutions The following sections describe problems, with possible solutions, which can occur with your 12big Rack Fibre 8 and 12big Rack Fibre Expansion storage solution. 4.4.1. OPS Panel System Faults Table 16...

  • Page 63: Power Cooling Module Faults

    LaCie 12big Rack Fibre 8 Troubleshooting & Problem Solving User Manual page 63 4.4.3. Power Cooling Module Faults Table 18 Symptom Cause Action OPS panel Module Fault LED illuminated ✦ Any power fault. 1. Check that the AC main power (Amber).

  • Page 64: Thermal Monitoring And Control

    64 4.4.4. Thermal Monitoring and Control The 12big Rack Fibre 8 and 12big Rack Fibre Expansion storage system uses extensive thermal monitoring and takes a number of actions to ensure component temperatures are kept low and also to minimize acoustic noise. Air flow is from front to rear of the en- closure.

  • Page 65: Thermal Alarm

    LaCie 12big Rack Fibre 8 Troubleshooting & Problem Solving User Manual page 65 4.4.5. Thermal Alarm Table 20 Symptom Cause Action OPS Panel Module Fault LED If the internal temperature measured 1. Check local ambient environment temperature is below (Amber).

  • Page 66: Firmware Updates

    LaCie 12big Rack Fibre 8 Troubleshooting & Problem Solving User Manual page 66 4.5. Firmware Updates Periodically, updates to the RAID Controllers, Disk I/O Modules, PCMs, midplane and Disk Drive firmware programs will be accom- plished through a combined update software package. Refer to the StorView Storage Management Software RAID Module User Guide for details on Updating UID Firmware.

  • Page 67: Module Removal And Replacement

    LaCie 12big Rack Fibre 8 Troubleshooting & Problem Solving User Manual page 67 5. Module Removal and Replacement 5.1. Dealing with Hardware Faults Ensure that you have obtained a replacement module of the same type as the failed module before removing the faulty module.

  • Page 68: Hot Swappable Components

    LaCie 12big Rack Fibre 8 Module Removal & Replacement User Manual page 68 5.2.1. Hot Swappable Components The following modules are hot swappable: ✦ Power Cooling Modules ✦ RAID Controller or Disk I/O Module ✦ Backup Battery Module ✦ Disk Drive ✦...

  • Page 69: Replacing The Power Cooling Module (Pcm)

    LaCie 12big Rack Fibre 8 Module Removal & Replacement User Manual page 69 5.4.1.1. Replacing the Power Cooling Module (PCM) 1. Ensure the PCM ON/OFF switch is in the OFF position, remove the power cord by moving the bale towards the center of the module and extracting the cord.

  • Page 70: Raid Controller Module

    LaCie 12big Rack Fibre 8 Module Removal & Replacement User Manual page 70 5.4.2. RAID Controller Module CAUTION: Handle the module carefully and avoid damaging the connector pins. Do not install the module if any connector pins ap- pear to be bent.

  • Page 71: Disk I/O Module

    LaCie 12big Rack Fibre 8 Module Removal & Replacement User Manual page 71 5.4.3. Disk I/O Module CAUTION: Handle the module carefully and avoid damaging the connector pins. Do not install the module if any pins appear to be bent.

  • Page 72: Removal And Installation Of The Blank I/O Module

    CAUTION: The batteries in the 12big Rack Fibre 8 RAID Controller may present a risk of fire, explosion or burns. Do not disassemble, crush, or heat above 60° C (140° F) or incinerate.

  • Page 73: Removing The Battery Module

    5.4.5.2. Installing the Battery Module 1. Check for damage, do not install if there are any obvious signs of damage. Use a 12big Rack Fibre 8 Battery. 2. Slide the battery module into the slot on the right hand side of the controller module.

  • Page 74: Removing The Sfp Transceiver

    LaCie 12big Rack Fibre 8 Module Removal & Replacement User Manual page 74 5.4.6.1. Removing the SFP Transceiver 1. Locate the defective SFP Transceiver on the specific RAID Con- troller. 2. Rotate the ejector upward and pull the transceiver from the con- troller (Fig.

  • Page 75: Installing A Drive Carrier

    LaCie 12big Rack Fibre 8 Module Removal & Replacement User Manual page 75 2. Rotate the key in a counter-clockwise direction until the “red” indicator is not visible in the aperture beside the key. 3. Release the Drive Carrier module handle, by pressing the latch...

  • Page 76: Engaging The Anti-Tamper Locks

    LaCie 12big Rack Fibre 8 Module Removal & Replacement User Manual page 76 3. Slide the Drive Carrier module, gently, all the way into the en- closure until it stops and seat it by pressing with your thumb on the left edge of the module (Fig.

  • Page 77: Dummy Drive Carrier Module Replacement

    Chassis including Backplane and integrated OPS panel 580W AC Power Cooling Module (Hot Swappable) Disk Drive w/Drive Carrier Module (Hot Swappable) 12big Rack Fibre 8 RAID Controller (1024 Mb or 2048 Mb DDR2 SDRAM) (Hot Swappable) Disk I/O Module (Hot Swappable)

  • Page 78: Appendix A: Technical Specifications

    LaCie 12big Rack Fibre 8 Technical Specifications User Manual page 78 6. Appendix A: Technical Specifications 6.1. Dimensions Enclosure Inches Height 3.46 87.9 Width across mounting flange 19.01 Width across body of enclosure 17.44 Depth from front mounting flange to extremity of enclosure body 22.71...

  • Page 79: Enclosure Environment

    LaCie 12big Rack Fibre 8 Technical Specifications User Manual page 79 6.4. Enclosure Environment Enclosure Ambient Temperature Ambient Relative Maximum Range Humidity Wet Bulb Operational 5°C to 40°C (41°F to 104°F) 8% to 80% non-condensing 23°C (74°F) Non- 1°C to 50°C (34°F to 122°F) 8% to 80% non-condensing 27°C (80°F)

  • Page 80: Lacie 12Big Rack Fibre 8 Raid Controller Module Specification

    LaCie 12big Rack Fibre 8 Technical Specifications User Manual page 80 6.5. LaCie 12big Rack Fibre 8 RAID Controller Module Specification Dimensions 209.55 mm width x 288.93 mm length x 38.1 mm height (8.25 inches x 11.375 inches x 1.5 inches) Speed ✦...

  • Page 81: Drive Carrier Module Specification

    LaCie 12big Rack Fibre 8 Technical Specifications User Manual page 81 6.7. Drive Carrier Module Specification IMPORTANT INFO: Disk drives must be UL approved. Operating the enclosure system with non-approved drives may invalidate the warranty. Module Dimensions Height 26.6 mm (1.05 inches) Width 106.5 mm (4.19 inches)

  • Page 82: Appendix B: Standards & Regulations

    User Manual page 82 7. Appendix B: Standards & Regulations 7.1. International Standards The LaCie 12big Rack Fibre 8 and LaCie 12big Rack Fibre Expan- sion storage system complies with the requirements of the following agencies and standards: ✦ EN 61000-3 ✦...

  • Page 83: Potential For Radio Frequency Interference

    LaCie 12big Rack Fibre 8 Standards & Regulations User Manual page 83 7.2. Potential for Radio Frequency Interference USA Federal Communications Commission (FCC) NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules.

  • Page 84: European Regulations

    LaCie 12big Rack Fibre 8 Standards & Regulations User Manual page 84 7.3. European Regulations This equipment complies with European Regulations EN 55022 Class A: Limits and Methods of Measurement of Radio Distur- bance Characteristics of Information Technology Equipment and EN50082-1: Generic Immunity.

  • Page 85: Emc Precautions

    LaCie 12big Rack Fibre 8 Standards & Regulations User Manual page 85 7.6. EMC Precautions If passive copper cables are connected, the cable must not have a connection to a common ground (earth) point. 7.7. ESD Precautions CAUTION: It is recommended that you fit and check a suitable anti-static wrist or ankle strap and observe all conventional ESD pre- cautions when handling plug-in modules and components.

  • Page 86: Contacting Customer Support

    LaCie 12big Rack Fibre 8 Contacting Customer Support User Manual page 86 8. Contacting Customer Support 8.1. LaCie Technical Support Contacts LaCie Asia LaCie Australia http://www.lacie.com/cn/contact/ http://www.lacie.com/au/contact/ LaCie Belgium LaCie Brazil http://www.lacie.com/be/contact/ (Dutch) http://www.lacie.com/us/contact http://www.lacie.com/befr/contact/ (French) LaCie Canada LaCie Denmark http://www.lacie.com/dk/contact...

  • Page 87: Warranty Information

    For fast technical support, create a support ticket after registering LaCie and its suppliers accept no liability for any loss of data during your product at http://www.lacie.com/au/register. the use of the 12big Rack and/or its parts, or for any of the problems caused as a result.

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