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SA-3340S Serial ATA Disk Array Systems Important Safety Instructions, Care and Handling Before starting, take a few minutes to read this manual. Read all of these instructions and save this manual for later reference. Protect the disk array system from extremely high or low temperatures.
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SA-3340S Serial ATA Disk Array Systems The appliance must be grounded. The disk array system is equipped with a 3-wire grounded type of power cord. This power cord will only fit into a grounded type of power outlet. If an extension cord or a power center is used with the...
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SA-3340S Serial ATA Disk Array Systems Placement Notes • The disk array system LCD panel can be damaged by exposure to direct sunlight. Limit exposure to subdued or indirect sunlight only. • The disk array system should be used only in clean environments that are free from airborne contaminants such as dust, dirt, and smoke.
1 Overview System Requirements Ensure that the following requirements are met before installing the disk array system. Operating Environment • 15 cm (6 inches) of space around the disk array system for proper ventilation • ambient temperature of 5°C to 40°C (40°F to 104°F) •...
The disk array system has dual SCSI interfaces interfaces. Refer to the following sections to understand host interface system requirements. Small Computer Systems Interface The SA-3340S has dual Ultra320 SCSI interfaces that are compatible with previous SCSI stan- dards. Refer to the following table to understand SCSI bus requirements. Note Subtract the internal cable length (60 cm) from the maximum SCSI bus length to calculate the maximum external SCSI cable length.
2 Basic Configuration This chapter describes disk array system connections and disk installation. Unpacking Contact your supplier if any of the following items are missing or damaged. Caution The disk array system is heavy. Be careful when lifting and moving it. Enter Terminator Disk Array System...
SA-3340S Serial ATA Disk Array Systems Components Front View Name Description Disk trays 1 to 8 Removable hot swap disk trays. Displays warning, operating, and configuration Control panel information.
SA-3340S Serial ATA Disk Array Systems Control Panel Name Description Displays warning, operating, and configuration LCD panel information. Up button Moves up in the LCD menus. Returns to the previous LCD menu without making Escape button changes. Power-on indicator Indicates the disk array system power is on.
SA-3340S Serial ATA Disk Array Systems Disk Tray Left Right Front Name Description Allows the disk be mounted on the disk tray with the Disk mounting holes screws included with the disk. Prevents unauthorized removal of a disk tray. Opened Tray lock with the included disk tray lock key.
SA-3340S Serial ATA Disk Array Systems Rear View Host Port 1 Host Port 2 Name Description RS-232 Port Connects to a VT100 terminal or equivalent. Ethernet Port Used for browser-based configuration. Host Port 1 Connects to the host server. (Primary SCSI channel) Power Supply 2 Removable redundant power supply 2.
SA-3340S Serial ATA Disk Array Systems Installing Disks This section describes how to install disks in the disk array system. 1 Unlock the disk tray (A) then pull the disk tray handle to the opened position (B) and remove the disk tray (C).
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SA-3340S Serial ATA Disk Array Systems 4 Attach the disk to the disk tray with the screws supplied by the disk supplier. 5 Slide the disk tray back into the empty slot (A), push the disk tray handle closed (B), then lock the disk tray (C).
The SA-3340S has dual Ultra320 SCSI interfaces. Follow these instructions to make connec- tions. 1 Connect the active SCSI terminator to the bottom connector of the SA-3340S host port 2 (Secondary SCSI channel) at the rear of the disk array system.
SA-3340S Serial ATA Disk Array Systems Connecting and Turning on the Power 1 Connect a power cable to a power supply connector at the rear of the unit. 2 Connect the second power cable to the remaining power supply connector.
3 Maintenance Replacing a Disk A disk failure is indicated when the Power/Error LED at the front of the drive tray turns red and the audible alert sounds. Note Turn off the audible alert by pressing the Up and Down function but- tons on the front panel twice simultaneously.
SA-3340S Serial ATA Disk Array Systems Replacing a Power Supply The disk array system is equipped with a Power Supply Fail Indicator LED at the front of the unit that turns red when one of the power supplies fails. The message “Power x failure” also appears on the LCD panel, where x refers to power supply 1, or 2, and an audible alert sounds.
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SA-3340S Serial ATA Disk Array Systems 2 Unplug the power cable connected to the failed power supply unit. 3 Push the power supply release switch (A) in the direction illustrated and pull the power supply handle out (B) at the same time.
SA-3340S Serial ATA Disk Array Systems 5 Insert a new power supply unit in the empty power supply unit slot. The power supply automatically locks into position when fully inserted. 6 Reconnect the power cable. Upgrading Memory The disk array system takes a single 200 pin DIMM with a maximum capacity of 1 GB. Follow these instructions to upgrade the memory.
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SA-3340S Serial ATA Disk Array Systems 2 Pull the DIMM retaining clips away from the DIMM, then remove the DIMM. The DIMM springs out of the socket. 3 Gently push the new DIMM into the socket at 45 degrees, then push the corners of the DIMM down.
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SA-3340S Serial ATA Disk Array Systems 4 Place the top cover on the disk array system, slide it shut, then replace the three screws to fix the cover on the disk array system.
SA-3340S Serial ATA Disk Array Systems Replacing a Fan A fan failure is indicated by the LCD panel message “Fan x failure”, where x refers to Fan 1 or Fan 2. An audible alert also sounds. Note Turn off the audible alert by pressing the Up and Down function but- tons on the front panel twice simultaneously.
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SA-3340S Serial ATA Disk Array Systems 2 Loosen the fan enclosure thumbscrews, then pull the fan enclosure out of the chassis. Caution High speed rotating fan blades can cause injury. Wait until both fans have stopped completely before removing either of them.
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SA-3340S Serial ATA Disk Array Systems 4 Secure the new fan with the screws removed in the previous step, then insert the power connector. Caution The fan will begin rotating immediately after it is plugged in. Keep your fingers away from the blades.
Appendix Hardware Specifications Item Specification Host Interface SCSI Ultra320 Disk Interface SATA II, 3.0 Gb/s RAID Functions • Raid levels: JBOD, 0, 1, 0+1, 3, 5, 30, 50, 6, TP, NRAID • Hot spare support • Disk hot swapping with automatic online rebuilding •...
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SA-3340S Serial ATA II Disk Array Systems Item Specification Controller Intel i80331 64-bit RISC microprocessor Disk Interface SATA II (3.0 Gb/s) Disk Channels 8 channels Memory Type DDR-333 200-pin DIMM Memory Sockets Memory Size Up to 1 GB Button Interface...
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