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- Page 1 ® Jupiter ™ mini-SAS Expander Rack 835 Assembly mAnuAl & user Guide 6G-ER835-xxxx...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Firmware, images, and descriptions may vary slightly between this manual and the unit shipped. Functions and features may change depending on the firmware version. Please visit the product webpage for the latest specifications. 1. INTRODUCTION ....................................1 1.1 OWC JUPITER MINI-SAS OVERVIEW (p. 1) 1.1.1 Jupiter (p. 1) 1.2.1 Jupiter family (p. 1) 1.2 SPECIFICATIONS (p. 2) 1.2.1 features (p. - Page 3 8.1 END USER LICENSE AGREEMENT (p. 27) AVOID INJURY! - Never lift heavy equipment by yourself - Use proper lifting techniques It is recommended that you remove all drives from Jupiter before installing into or removing from a rack. OWC Jupiter Mini-SAS tAble Of COntentS...
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Page 4: Introduction
1.1 OWC JUPITER OVERVIEW 1.1.1 Jupiter Whether you’re an entrepreneur, IT manager, five-person design firm, or Hollywood studio, oWC Jupiter is the perfect high-speed scalable storage solution that can grow and adapt to ever-increasing storage needs. With Jupiter, users can now combine the highest levels of data sharing performance with the simplicity of direct attached storage (Das) and achieve speeds 6x faster than traditional san technologies. -
Page 5: Specifications
Connectors: Two extermal mini-sas connectors (sff8088) Port Configurations: Two x4 wide ports (total of eight x1 ports) Each x4 wide port can be utilized as host connection or expansion connection Cable Support: Passive copper Device Support: 1024 non-RaID devices OWC Jupiter Mini-SAS intrOduCtiOn... -
Page 6: General Specifications
Twelve M5 cage nuts eight drive trays with four M5 enclosure Rail extensions Two Power cables drives attached securing screws (north america) Mac® is a registered trademark of apple Inc., registered in the U.s. and other countries OWC Jupiter Mini-SAS intrOduCtiOn... -
Page 7: Front View
In the event there is a problem with the thermal system or power system within the Jupiter expander Rack, the cooresponding system status light will turn from green to red. Power fans Green: status good Green: status good orange: system startup orange: system startup Red: Power upply module failure Red: fan failure and/or high temp OWC Jupiter Mini-SAS intrOduCtiOn... -
Page 8: Rear View
Jupiter Command Center application. 3 - fan Modules The Jupiter expander Rack 835 has two externaly mounted swappable fan modules for easy serviceablity. 1.7 SIDE VIEW Side view with rail attached Side view with rail removed OWC Jupiter Mini-SAS intrOduCtiOn... -
Page 9: Internal View
1.5 INTERNAL VIEW 1 - backplanes 4 - fan Modules 2 - backplane mini-sas Connections 5 - system board 3 - system board mini-sas Connections 6 - Mini-sas Data Cables OWC Jupiter Mini-SAS intrOduCtiOn... -
Page 10: System Setup
Right Rail Right Rail accessories box and match them to the Extension Extension rails. Use Figure 2.1d as a guide for proper matching of rails and the extension pieces. Shorter gap Shorter gap Figure 2.1d OWC Jupiter Mini-SAS SySteM Setup... - Page 11 10. after repeating the steps for the other side, you can now move on to installing the Jupiter storage system into the rack as found in section 2.2 Unit Rack Installation and Removal on the next page. Figure 2.1g Figure 2.1h OWC Jupiter Mini-SAS SySteM Setup...
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Page 12: Unit Rack Installation & Removal
Figure 2.2.1b the rack posts. Install the four included rack securing screws to finish the unit installation into the rack as seen in Figure 2.2.1b. OWC Jupiter Mini-SAS SySteM Setup... -
Page 13: Unit Removal
Make sure both people removing the unit have a firm grip on the rack front and base and are prepared to support the full width of the unit. Continue slowly pulling the rack out until it is free from the rails. OWC Jupiter Mini-SAS SySteM Setup... -
Page 14: Drive Installation
Figure 2.3.1c. Use the handle to pull the drive out of the Push here drive bay as shown in Figure 2.3.1d. Figure 2.3.1c Pull here Figure 2.3.1d OWC Jupiter Mini-SAS SySteM Setup... -
Page 15: Connections
Jupiter unit. 2.4.3 service Connection The Jupiter expander Rack 835 has an Rs-232 serial port for service. This port is generally not used as all service tasks can be done via the Jupiter Command Center application. OWC Jupiter Mini-SAS SySteM Setup... -
Page 16: System Maintenance
You can also use the Jupiter Command Center application to identify the failed fan. Using fingers or a Phillips screwdriver, loosen the thumbscrew on the failed fan module as pointed to in Figure 3.1.2a. Figure 3.1.2a OWC Jupiter Mini-SAS SySteM MAintenAnCe... - Page 17 Turn on the Jupiter unit if needed and verify the fan is functioning correctly by feeling for airflow, visually inspecting the fan for spinning blades, and viewing the fan health in the Jupiter Command Center application. Figure 3.1.2c OWC Jupiter Mini-SAS SySteM MAintenAnCe...
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Page 18: Drives
Insert the drive into the Jupiter unit as discussed in the 2.3.1 Drive Installation section. Figure 3.1.3a OWC Jupiter Mini-SAS SySteM MAintenAnCe... -
Page 19: System Controller Board
SFF-8088 Connections 16-pin Header 5-pin Header Mini-SAS (Not Used) Onboard Cooling Fan SFF-8087 (Not Used) Mini-SAS Mini-SAS SFF-8087 SFF-8087 (Not Used) (Drives 5-8) Mini-SAS 4-pin Power Mini-SAS SFF-8087 SFF-8087 (Not Used) (Drives 1-4) Figure 3.1.4c OWC Jupiter Mini-SAS SySteM MAintenAnCe... -
Page 20: Regular Maintenance
You should periodically: - Check all system fans for functionality (PsU fans, chassis fans, expander board fan) - Clear any fans of dust/debris - Clear inside unit of dust/debris - Clear drive trays of dust/debris OWC Jupiter Mini-SAS SySteM MAintenAnCe... -
Page 21: System Management
Please download the latest version of Jupiter Command Center from http://www.macsales.com/jupiter/downloads. for information on using Jupiter Command Center, refer to the manual included the the Jupiter Command Center software application or by downloading the latest revision from http://www.macsales.com/jupiter/downloads. OWC Jupiter Mini-SAS SySteM MAnAgeMent... -
Page 22: Appendix
A: Yes. Using one or more Jupiter switch, you can connect multiple Jupiter storage devices to multiple computers. You can use the Jupiter Command Center software to allocate storage pools to individual computers, or you can create a san with the integration of additional third-party software such as apple's xsan or Tiger Technology's metasan. OWC Jupiter Mini-SAS Appendix... - Page 23 When using Jupiter RaID subsystems, sas or saTa can be used as any RaID array created will be seen as a sas device. OWC Jupiter Mini-SAS Appendix...
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Page 24: Troubleshooting & Tips
Jupiter expander Rack is the sole responsibility of the user, and under no circumstances will other World Computing be held liable for compensation or the recovery of any lost data. OWC Jupiter Mini-SAS Appendix... -
Page 25: Technical Support
Telephone - (800) 275-4576 (north america only) International customers please call (815) 338-8685 live Chat is available during normal business hours as well. Visit: http://www.macsales.com for more information. or, you can email. submit your email at http://eshop.macsales.com/Service/Tech.cfm OWC Jupiter Mini-SAS teChniCAl SuppOrt... -
Page 26: Warranty Information
Jupiter storage product; (g) to damage caused by normal wear and tear; (h) to products for which OWC has not been paid; (i) to damage caused by failure to follow the product instructions or failure to perform preventive maintenance;... - Page 27 IF OWC CANNOT LAWFULLY DISCLAIM STATUTORY OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES, THEN TO THE EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, ALL SUCH WARRANTIES SHALL BE LIMITED IN DURATION TO THE DURATION OF THIS EXPRESS LIMITED WARRANTY AND, AT OWC’S SOLE OPTION AND DISCRETION, TO EITHER: (1) REPLACEMENT OF DEFECTIVE PARTS WITH NEW OR RE-FURBISHED PARTS, WHICH MAY REQUIRE USER-INSTALL, (2) EXCHANGE OF THE PRODUCT, WITH SAME OR FEATURE COMPARABLE PRODUCT, OR (3) REFUND OF PURCHASE PRICE AS SET FORTH IN THIS LIMITED WARRANTY STATEMENT.
- Page 28 If the Jupiter storage product is still not functioning properly after making use of these resources, please contact the OWC service representatives or, if applicable, an OWC Authorized Service Provider using the information provided in the Owner’s Manual, or See www.macsales.com/jupiter...
- Page 29 RMA# here: http://eshop.macsales.com/Service/RMA_Request.cfm. Returns without RMA #’s clearly marked on the outside of packaging are not accepted by OWC. RMA #’s are valid for 15 days. You will have only 15 days from issuance of a RMA# to complete return of your product, or you must contact OWC within your warranty period for a new RMA#. OWC disclaims all liability for products returned without a valid RMA number, as well as for all products returned without proper authorization for return pursuant to the RMA.
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Page 30: Legal
License Grant: This software is licensed, not sold. Subject to the terms of this EULA, Other World Computing, Inc. (“OWC”) and its suppliers grant to You a nonexclusive and nontransferable, without rights to sublicense, license to use the OWC software (“Software”) in object code form with your OWC Jupiter™... - Page 31 LIMITED WARRANTY: OWC warrants that for a period of ninety (90) days from the date of original purchase from OWC: (i) the media on which the Software is furnished will be free of defects in materials and workmanship under normal use; and (ii) the Software substantially conforms to its published specifications.
- Page 32 From time to time, OWC may change the terms of this EULA. OWC will notify you of such change. Your continued use of the Software will indicateyour agreement to the change.
- Page 33 Support: OWC will not provide any support services under this EULA. This EULA does not give you any rights to any updates or upgrades to the Software or to any extensions or enhancements to the Software developed by OWC at any time in the future. OWC may offer support and subscription services separately.
- Page 34 Copyright ©2009-12 Other World Computing All Rights Reserved. Other World Computing’s 12/26/2012 - CH Limited Warranty is not transferable and subject to limitations.
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