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Limited 3-Year Hardware Warranty 1. Adaptec, Inc. (“Adaptec”) warrants to the purchaser of this product that it will be free from defects in material and workmanship for a period of three (3) years from the date of purchase. If the product should become defective within the warranty period, Adaptec, at its option, will repair or replace the product, or refund the purchaser’s purchase price for the...
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Software (including the related documentation) together with all copies or modifications in any form. Adaptec will have the right to terminate our license immediately if you fail to comply with any term or condition of this Agreement. Upon any termination, including termination by you, you must destroy the Software (including the related documentation), together with all copies or modifications in any form.
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This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state. 9. The entire liability of Adaptec and its licensors, and your exclusive remedy for a breach of this warranty, shall be: a.
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Regulatory Compliance Statements Federal Communications Commission Radio Frequency Interference Statement WARNING: Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. 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.
Contents Introduction About This Guide 1-2 Finding the Information You Need in this Guide 1-2 Kit Contents 1-3 Overview of the Storage Enclosure 1-3 Drive Slot Numbers 1-5 Installing the Storage Enclosure Installation Checklist 2-2 Step 1: Preparing for Installation 2-2 Step 2: Installing into a Rack or Tower (optional) 2-3 Installing into an Equipment Rack 2-4 Installing into a Tower Assembly 2-7...
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SATA Configurations 5-3 Single SATA Configurations 5-3 Dual SATA Configurations 5-4 Flexibility and Limitations 5-4 Daisy-chaining Adaptec SATA Storage Enclosures 5-5 Setting Shelf IDs 5-5 Silencing the Audible Alarm 5-5 SATA I/O Module LEDs 5-5 SATA I/O Module Configuration 5-7...
SATA Storage Enclosure Technical Specifications 8-7 Currently Supported Disk Drives 8-7 Serial ATA Interface 8-8 SATA I/O Modules 8-8 SATA Cables 8-8 SATA Configurations 8-8 FC Storage Enclosure Technical Specifications 8-9 Disk Drives 8-9 Daisy Chaining Adaptec FC Enclosures 8-9...
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Contents Configuring the RAID Controller (FS4500 only) Communication Parameters A-2 Navigating the Terminal Emulation Software A-2 Initial Screen A-2 Creating a Logical Drive A-3 Terminal Emulation Software Menu Options A-3 Quick Installation Option A-4 View and Edit Logical Drives Option A-5 View and Edit Logical Volumes Option A-5 View and Edit Host LUNs A-6 View and Edit Drives (Select Drive) Option A-7...
In this Chapter..About This Guide Finding the Information You Need in this Guide Kit Contents Overview of the Storage Enclosure This chapter introduces the Adaptec 2U Storage Enclosure documented in this Guide and provides an overview of the enclosure’s features.
Introduction About This Guide This Guide explains how to set up and use Adaptec’s 2U Storage Enclosures. The models supported by this manual are: Adaptec FS4100 Fibre Channel-to-Serial ATA JBOD enclosure ■ Adaptec FS4500 Fibre Channel-to-Serial ATA RAID enclosure ■...
Rail kit for rack installations ■ Two power cables ■ Overview of the Storage Enclosure Your Adaptec Storage Enclosure features these redundant and hot- swappable components: Twelve disk drive carriers (each with three LEDs for monitoring ■ status) Drive carriers are color-coded by interface—grey for SATA, red...
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Introduction Front of Storage Enclosure Disk Drive Carrier LEDs Disk Drive Carriers Rear of Storage Enclosure Alarm Mute Button ES Module APC Module APC Module I/O Module 2 I/O Module1 I/O Option Modules (FC Model shown here) Figure 1-1 Overview of Storage Enclosure...
Drive Slot Numbers Figure 1-2 shows the position of the drive slots on the front of the Adaptec Storage Enclosure. The slots are numbered 1 to 12, starting from the bottom right (slot 1) to the top left (slot 12.) Slot 12...
Installing the Storage Enclosure In this Chapter..Installation Checklist Step 1: Preparing for Installation Step 2: Installing into a Rack or Tower (optional) Step 3: Installing the Drive Carriers Step 4: Connecting the I/O Cables Step 5: Connect Power Cords to the APC Modules. 2-13 Next Steps 2-13...
Caution: Before touching any of the Storage Enclosure components, ground yourself and take antistatic precautions. Adaptec recommends that you use an antistatic wrist strap and a grounding wire as a minimum precaution. Remove all of the components from the packaging and place them on an antistatic surface until you are ready to use them.
Installing the Storage Enclosure Before you begin the installation, carefully read through this list of tips and safety cautions: Make sure that the mounting hardware and tools are easily ■ accessible before you begin, and plan to have someone assist you during physical installation.
Installing the Storage Enclosure Installing into an Equipment Rack Begin the installation by ensuring that you have all these rail kit components: Front rails (1 left, 1 right) ■ Rear rails, two different sizes (2 left, 2 right) ■ 20 nuts (10 each of two different types) ■...
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Installing the Storage Enclosure 3 Secure the rear rails you selected to the rear supports of the equipment rack, using the supplied screws, as shown in Figure 2-1 on page 2-4. 4 Secure the front rails to the rear rails, as shown in Figure 2-2.
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Installing the Storage Enclosure You can choose to have someone continue to support the enclosure until it is secured in the rack, although this extra support is not required. Figure 2-3 Storage Enclosure in Rack 8 Secure the front of the enclosure with one screw on each side, as shown in Figure 2-4.
Installing the Storage Enclosure Installing into a Tower Assembly Caution: Do not modify the tower assembly. The feet are designed to keep the tower from tipping over. Do not remove the acoustic foam inside the tower skin assembly. 1 If the Storage Enclosure is already set up and running, shut down the enclosure and remove all cables and power cords.
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Installing the Storage Enclosure 5 Slide the enclosure into the tower skin, as shown in Figure 2-6. Figure 2-6 Sliding Storage Enclosure into Tower Skin 6 Replace the front bezel, using the screws removed in Step 7 Install the tower labels at the top and bottom of the tower. Align the holes in the top label with the LEDs on the enclosure.
Power Cords to the APC Modules. Step 4: Connecting the I/O Cables To connect the I/O cables to your Storage Enclosure, follow the instructions provided for your specific Storage Enclosure interface: For a SATA interface (Adaptec FS4100 or FS4500), see page 2-10. ■...
Form-factor Pluggable (SFP) connectors that support copper or optical cables. Ensure that you have the appropriate SFP installed for your cables. See the Adaptec 2U Storage Enclosure Installation and User’s Guide on the CD for more cabling information and for daisy- chaining instructions.
Pluggable (SFP) connectors that support copper or optical cables. Ensure that you have the appropriate SFP installed for your cables. See the Adaptec 2U Storage Enclosure Installation and User’s Guide on the CD for more cabling information and for daisy-chaining instructions.
Installing the Storage Enclosure Connecting Ultra320 SCSI Cables See the Adaptec 2U Storage Enclosure Installation and User’s Guide on the CD for supported cable lengths and additional cabling information. Caution: Use only Ultra320 certified cables. Ultra160 certified cables are not supported by the Adaptec SC4100 Storage Enclosure.
To complete the cabling, power on your system, and configure your enclosure, see the chapter provided for your specific Storage Enclosure interface: For a SATA interface (Adaptec FS4100 or FS4500), see Chapter ■ For an FC interface (Adaptec FC4100), see Chapter ■...
About the ES Module Silencing the Audible Alarm Understanding the LEDs Your Adaptec Storage Enclosure’s status is monitored by the ES module, which reports enclosure status through the use of LEDs and an audible alarm. The chapter describes the monitoring features of the Adaptec...
ES module is reset or until another alarm occurs. Note: You can also silence the alarm using Adaptec Storage Examiner software. See the Installation and User’s Guide on your Adaptec Storage Enclosure CD for detailed instructions.
Understanding the LEDs This section explains the LEDs used to report the component status of your Storage Enclosure. For more LED information for the Adaptec Storage Enclosure, see the chapter in this Guide that’s dedicated to the specific interface for your enclosure.
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Monitoring Table 3-2 Drive Carrier LEDs LED 1 LED 2 LED 3 Interface (Green) (Green/Amber) (Green) Drive U320 SCSI (SC4100) Not used. present activity. Drive FC (FC4100) Not used. present. activity. SATA Drive (One FS4100 I/O Module) Not used. present. activity.
Monitoring APC Module LEDs Each APC module has two LEDs, which are visible from the rear of the Storage Enclosure, as shown in Figure 3-3: Yellow LED = APC Fault Green LED = APC OK Figure 3-3 APC Module LEDs The LEDs function as described in Table 3-5:...
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Adaptec Storage Enclosure. Caution: Before touching any of the Storage Enclosure components, ground yourself and take antistatic precautions. Adaptec recommends that you use an antistatic wrist strap and a grounding wire as a minimum precaution. Failure to take adequate electro-static discharge (ESD) precautions may lead to damage to your disk drives and enclosure electronics.
Removing and Replacing Enclosure Components Hot-swapping Drive Carriers This section provides basic information about the drive carriers and carrier removal instructions. For drive carrier installation instructions, see page 2-9. About the Drive Carriers The drive carriers are located on the front of the Storage Enclosure. (See Figure 1-1 on page 1-4.) The drive carriers have a mechanical...
Removing and Replacing Enclosure Components Warning: If the Storage Enclosure is powered on, you must wait for the disk drive to power down and spin down fully to prevent disk drive damage and possible personal injury. Caution: Immediately replace the removed drive carrier or install a carrier blank to maintain correct airflow and cooling.
Switch Figure 4-1 APC Module Your Adaptec Storage Enclosure requires both APCs to be running for proper operation and cooling. However, it can run with a single APC for a brief time period, long enough to replace the other APC in the event of a failure.
Removing and Replacing Enclosure Components Removing an APC Before you remove an APC, ensure that you have a replacement module ready for immediate installation so that proper cooling and airflow are maintained. Failed APCs must be replaced within five minutes, or the system does an orderly shut-down. To remove an APC from the Storage Enclosure: 1 Power off the failed APC module and remove the power cable.
Removing and Replacing Enclosure Components 5 Immediately replace the APC to maintain correct airflow and cooling. Failed APCs must be replaced within five minutes, or the system does an orderly shut-down. Caution: The enclosure will overheat without adequate cooling and airflow, which could cause damage to disk drives and other components.
A blank I/O module may also be available for single I/O module configurations. (For detailed information about your I/O modules, see the chapter dedicated to your specific interface: For a SATA interface (Adaptec FS4100 or FS4500), see Chapter ■ For an FC interface (Adaptec FC4100), see Chapter ■...
5 Connect the I/O cables, as described in the chapter of this Guide that is dedicated to your specific Storage Enclosure’s interface: For a SATA interface (Adaptec FS4100 or FS4500), see ■ Chapter For an FC interface (Adaptec FC4100), see Chapter ■...
Removing and Replacing Enclosure Components Hot-swapping the ES Module This section provides removal and installation instructions for your Storage Enclosure’s ES modules. For detailed information about the ES module and how it works, see About the ES Module on page 3-2.
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The Adaptec SATA Storage Enclosure can be configured as either a JBOD or as a RAID enclosure: The FS4100 has one or two JBOD I/O modules.
Pluggable (SFP) receptacles, used to connect hosts or to daisy-chain the Storage Enclosure to additional enclosures. The FS4100 (JBOD) has two Host ports and two Expansion ports. The FS4500 (RAID) module has two Host ports and one Expansion port. The Adaptec FS4100 I/O module is shown in Figure...
HBA connector selection. The Adaptec SATA Storage Enclosure uses a SATA interface to the hard disk drives. This SATA interface supports data rates of 1.5 Gb/sec.
A dual Storage Enclosure has two FS4100 or two FS4500 I/O modules, and can be connected to one, two, three, or four hosts. Note: You cannot include Adaptec FS4100 and Adaptec FS4500 I/O modules together in the same Storage Enclosure.
3-2), you can also use Adaptec Storage Examiner to silence the audible alarm. Refer to the Adaptec Storage Examiner User’s Guide on the CD for more information. SATA I/O Module LEDs This section provides a description of the eight LEDs used to show the status of the SATA I/O module.
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SATA Storage Enclosures (FS4100 and FS4500) Table 5-3 FS4100 I/O Module LEDs Designation LED On LED Off Host 1 Signal Valid FC signal No signal detected Detect detected Expansion 1 Valid FC signal No signal detected Signal Detect detected Host 2 Signal Valid FC signal No signal detected Detect...
FS4500 I/O Module Configuration Use the Spheras RAIDWatch software application included on your Adaptec Storage Enclosure CD to configure the Adaptec FS4500 I/O module. Refer to the Adaptec Storage Enclosure CD for software documentation. Drive Carrier LEDs Each drive carrier has three LEDs that are visible from the front of the Storage Enclosure.
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2 Gb/sec Operation Daisy-chaining FC Storage Enclosures LIO Module LEDs Option Slot Loop AL_PA Assignments Storage Enclosure LEDs This chapter introduces the Adaptec FC4100 Storage Enclosure and describes how to cable and configure it as part of a complete storage subsystem.
I/O Modules The Adaptec FC Storage Enclosure can accommodate two LIO modules, although it is possible to have only one. LIO modules are a combination of an LRC module and a copper or optical module.
■ +5 and +12 VDC on the drive connector ■ Fibre Channel Cables This section describes the cables supported by the Adaptec FC Storage Enclosure. Copper Cables FCAL copper cables up to 10 meters long can be used between the host and the enclosure.
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Fibre Channel Storage Enclosures (FC4100) Table 6-1 Supported 1 Gb/sec Copper Cables Cable Length Connectors 0.3 m SFP/SFP 0.5 m SFP/SFP 1.0 m SFP/SFP 1.0 m SFP/HSSDC 3.0 m SFP/HSSDC 3.0 m SFP/SFP 5.0 m SFP/SFP 5.0 m SFP/HSSDC 10 m (1 Gb/sec only) SFP/HSSDC Optical Cables Lengths Supported for 1 Gb/sec and 2 Gb/sec Multimode, short wave length 1 and 2 Gb/sec optical cables are...
Fibre Channel Storage Enclosures (FC4100) Fibre Channel ID Assignment Each FC drive slot has a unique ID assigned to it. The IDs are assigned by a combination of slot number and enclosure ID. The slot numbers are pre-assigned, as shown in Figure 1-2 on page 1-5.
Fibre Channel Storage Enclosures (FC4100) LIO JBOD Module Configurations This section describes the FC configurations supported by your Adaptec FC Storage Enclosure. Note: All FC enclosures require the use of an appropriate SFP transducer (copper or optical). Single Loop (Nonredundant) Operation One LIO and the ES module are used for single, nonredundant, FC loop operation.
The LIO module does not support auto-negotiation of the FC loop speed. Daisy-chaining FC Storage Enclosures You can daisy-chain Adaptec FC Storage Enclosures to a total of 120 disk drives. Speed Mismatches between Enclosures When Storage Enclosures are daisy-chained together, all enclosures must be set to the same FC loop speed.
Fibre Channel Storage Enclosures (FC4100) Table 6-4 LIO Module LEDs I/O channel fault in either single or split loop mode Dual Loop configuration LIO functioning normally Loop running at 2 Gb/sec Loop running at 1 Gb/sec Storage Enclosure LEDs There are four LEDs on the front panel of the enclosure. (See the Figure in Front Panel LEDs on page 3-3.) The LEDs function as...
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In this Chapter..About the Adaptec SC4100 Storage Enclosure Ultra320 SCSI Split-bus Configurations Ultra320 SCSI Joined-bus Configurations This chapter introduces the Adaptec SC4100 Ultra320 SCSI Storage Enclosure and describes how to cable and configure it as part of a complete storage subsystem.
Adaptec JBOD I/O module and the Joiner module. SCSI JBOD I/O Module The Adaptec SC4100 Storage Enclosure supports one SCSI JBOD I/ O module, which can be located in either of the I/O module slots. The SCSI JBOD I/O module provides two very high-density cable...
Drive Carrier LEDs on page 3-3 detailed information about LED functions. Cables and Termination The Adaptec Ultra320 Storage Enclosure is self-terminated for single- and dual-bus configurations and does not need external termination. You can use cables up to 5 meters (16.4 feet) long to connect the enclosure to hosts.
Ultra320 SCSI Storage Enclosures Ultra320 SCSI Split-bus Configurations Note: The Ultra320 Storage Enclosure does not support daisy- chaining JBOD shelves. A split-bus configuration has two separate busses with up to six disk drives on each bus. In this configuration, the enclosure has an I/O module in one I/O slot, and an I/O blank in the other.
SCSI-channel host, or each SCSI bus can be connected to its own host. You must use high-quality Ultra320 SCSI cables to connect to the hosts. High-quality Ultra320 SCSI cables are available for sale on the Adaptec Web site at www.adaptec.com To connect a split-bus enclosure to one or two host systems: 1 Shut down your host system.
You must use high-quality Ultra320 SCSI cables to connect your Ultra320 SCSI Storage Enclosure. High-quality Ultra320 SCSI cables are available for sale on the Adaptec Web site at www.adaptec.com To connect a joined-bus enclosure to a host or SCSI channel: 1 Shut down your host system.
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Technical Specifications In this Chapter..General Specifications Ultra320 SCSI Storage Enclosure Technical Specifications SATA Storage Enclosure Technical Specifications FC Storage Enclosure Technical Specifications...
Technical Specifications General Specifications System 2U enclosure height (rack and tower configurations) ■ Up to 12 drives per enclosure ■ Redundant Components Two Advanced Power and Cooling (APC) units ■ Up to two RAID or JBOD controllers (depending on interface) ■...
■ each. Total of 6 fans per enclosure Note: APC units are hot-swappable. Note: Adaptec Storage Enclosures do not support single APC configurations due to thermal requirements. Note: In the event of a power supply failure, the fans in the failed supply will continue to operate on power provided by the redundant APC unit.
Technical Specifications Altitude Altitude Operating: -200 to 10,000 feet ■ Altitude Storage: -200 to 40,000 feet ■ Operational Shock 8 G half sine shock with pulse duration of 11 milliseconds or ■ less. Drives not to exceed 60Gs. Nonoperational Shock Half sine shock: 15 G half sine shock with pulse duration of 11 ■...
■ SCA-2 connectors. SCSI Bus The Adaptec U320 SCSI Storage Enclosure features an LVD SCSI interface supporting Ultra320 (320 MB/sec synchronous transfer rate), Ultra160 (160 MB/sec synchronous transfer rate), and Ultra-2 SCSI (80 MB/sec synchronous transfer rate). The Adaptec SCSI bus is not intended to support single-ended drives.
Note: Note: Actual real-world bandwidth is 280MB/560MB. I/O Modules The Adaptec U320 SCSI midplane has two I/O module connectors on the rear of the midplane. The I/O modules connect to the two SCSI buses. There is also a connector for the Enclosure Services (ES) module.
Note: Hot-swapping of the SCSI I/O and Joiner modules is not supported. Cable Lengths Supported The external cable lengths supported for the Adaptec U320 Storage Enclosure are 1, 2, and 5 meters in Ultra320 LVD and Ultra-2 LVD SCSI bus modes. Single-ended SCSI is not supported.
FC cable, so the end that connects to the host is purely dependent on the host HBA connector selection. The Adaptec FS4500 supports RAID levels 0, 1, 0/1, 3, 5, 10, 30, and SATA Cables Hosts communicate with the Adaptec SATA Storage Enclosure over FC cables.
Support for mix of drive capacities and RPMs. ■ Support for mix of disk drive vendors in a single enclosure. ■ Daisy Chaining Adaptec FC Enclosures You can daisy chain up to ten Adaptec FC enclosures together in a system for a total of 120 drives.
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Configuring the RAID Controller (FS4500 only) In this Appendix. Communication Parameters Navigating the Terminal Emulation Software Initial Screen Creating a Logical Drive Terminal Emulation Software Menu Options This appendix explains how to use terminal emulation software to create a logical drive. It also introduces the text menu options used when configuring the RAID controller in FS4500 Storage Enclosures using terminal emulation software.
Configuring the RAID Controller (FS4500 only) Communication Parameters 38,400 baud ■ 8 data bits ■ No parity ■ One stop bit ■ No flow control ■ Navigating the Terminal Emulation Software Arrow keys—Move to options. ■ <Enter>—Move to a sub-menu or execute a function. ■...
Configuring the RAID Controller (FS4500 only) Creating a Logical Drive This section describes the steps necessary to create a logical drive that is visible to the operating system. To create a logical drive: 1 Create a logical drive using the view and edit Logical drives menu (see page A-5).
Configuring the RAID Controller (FS4500 only) See the referenced page numbers for more information on any menu item: Quick Installation (see page A-4) ■ View and edit logical drives (see page A-5) ■ View and edit logical volumes (see page A-5) ■...
Configuring the RAID Controller (FS4500 only) View and Edit Logical Drives Option This option displays the Volume Information list, if a valid volume is selected. If no valid volume is selected then the menu prompts you to create one. Submenu options: View drives—Shows the drives that are associated with the ■...
Configuring the RAID Controller (FS4500 only) View and Edit Drives (Select Drive) Option View drive information submenu options: Revision number ■ Serial number ■ Disk capacity (blocks) ■ Disk reserved space ■...
Configuring the RAID Controller (FS4500 only) View and Edit Channels (Select Channel) Option Submenu Options: Host ■ View and edit scsi Id ■ View chip information ■ View channel host-id/Wwn ■ View device port name list (wwpn) ■ Data rate ■...
Configuring the RAID Controller (FS4500 only) View and Edit Configuration Parameters Option Submenu Options: Communication Parameters ■ Communication Status ■ RS-232 Port Configuration ■ COM1 Configuration ■ Baud Rate 38400 (Use this option to change the baud ■ rate) Terminal Emulation Enabled (Leave this option ■...
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Configuring the RAID Controller (FS4500 only) Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) ■ Displays MAC information and DHCP status (Select to change) View Statistics ■ Set IP Address ■ Caching Parameters ■ Write-Back Cache Enabled ■ Optimization for Sequential I/O (This option toggles ■...
Configuring the RAID Controller (FS4500 only) View System Information Option Submenu options: CPU Type ■ Total cache size ■ Firmware Version ■ Bootrecord Version ■ FW Upgradability ■ Serial Number ■ Battery Backup Unit ■ Base Board Rev. ID ■ Base Board ID ■...
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