Component Specifications - Rorke Data Galaxy Aurora Series Configuration And System Integration Manual

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module itself, or the AC outlet. The Galaxy Aurora has load-balancing, redundant power
supplies, which means that if either module stops working, the unit will continue to work (albeit
with a loud beeper running). To remove a power supply module, you have to remove the
power cord first, then rotate out the metal handle from the left. Push down on the red lever,
while pulling the module out. To reinsert the module, just push it in until it clicks, then fold the
handle to the left.
The two round connectors on the left are for a PS/2 keyboard or a mouse. The green
connector is for a mouse, and the purple connector is for a keyboard. To the right of these two
connectors are USB connectors. These can be used for USB drive(s), memory key(s), hub(s),
and/or a USB keyboard or mouse. To the right of the USB connectors is a green serial
connector. It is not used. To the right of the serial connector is an analog VGA connector. You
may attach a console monitor here. To the right of the VGA connector are two gigabit Ethernet
ports. The left port (if you are facing the rear) is port 1, the right port is port 2.
The vertical slits on the right (called slots) hold the host adapters which are inside the system.
Going from left to right, we see an empty slot, then one of the SAS host adapters [used for the
RAID drives], with two LEDs on it. One LED blinks continuously indicating the processor on
the adapter is functioning. The other blinks during activity. To the right of this adapter is either
a Fibre Channel or Infiniband Host Bus Adapter depending on the configuration you selected.
To the right of the Host Bus Adapter is an empty slot, followed by another SAS host adapter.
To the right of these is the Ethernet port for the IPMI card.

1.3.2 Component specifications

The Aurora is a 4U 24-bay rack mountable network appliance server and storage enclosure
that supports up to sixteen hot-swappable hard disk drives. The Motherboard is an ATX, dual
Xeon Dual Core server mother board. This board supports:
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C O N F I G U R A T I O N
Dual 3.0Ghz XEON Dual Core CPU
EOS RAID application and RAID GUI
On board externally connected video, mouse, and keyboard
On board dual 1Gb Ethernet ports
Slim CD
Ships with 16GB DDR RAM
Up to 3 PCI-X , 3 PCI-E slots
Supports up to 24 x 3.5", 1.0" 3Gb SAS half-height hard disk drives
{storage size and speeds vary depending on model]
Twenty four hot-swappable hard disk drive bays
Integrated backplane design that supports 3Gb SAS Disk Interface
Built-in environment controller
Enclosure management controller
Redundant power supply
Advanced thermal design with hot-swappable fans
Front panel LED Alarm and Function indicators
Shock and vibration proof design for high reliability
Dimensions: 13.1x 44.65x 56.1 cm (7.0 x17.2 x 26.1in)
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Section 1 Intro and Overview