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Rorke Data Galaxy HDX4 16 Bay RAID Installation And Hardware Reference Manual

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  • Page 1 SATA II RAID Subsystem 7th Generation Fibre Channel RAID Single / Dual Controller With over 10,000 Galaxy units in the field, Rorke Data’s award winning RAID products provide the performance, protection, and expansion capabilities for diverse customer environments. PLEASE READ BEFORE INSTALLATION Rorke Data, An Avnet Company www.rorke.com...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Table of Content Table of Content .................... 1 Copyright 2010 ....................5 This Edition First Published 2010 ................5 Disclaimer ........................5 Trademarks ....................... 5 Warnings and Certifications ..................6 FCC Class B Radio Frequency Interference Statement ........... 6 Safety Precautions ..................9 Precautions and Instructions ..................
  • Page 3 Galaxy GHDX4 RAID iSCSI-SAS/SATA Installation+Hardware Reference Manual Hard Drive Installation ..................... 38 Hard Drive Installation Prerequisites ................38 Drive Installation ....................... 39 Drive Tray Installation ....................... 40 Chapter 3 Subsystem Monitoring ............... 43 Overview ........................43 Status-indicating LEDs .................... 44 LCD Keypad Panel ......................
  • Page 4 Galaxy GHDX4 RAID iSCSI-SAS/SATA Installation+Hardware Reference Manual Cooling Module Maintenance .................. 83 Notes on Cooling Module Maintenance ................83 Replacing a Cooling Module ..................... 84 For 3U 16 bay models: ..................... 84 For 4U 24 bay models: ..................... 84 Replacing a Hard Drive ................... 85 Hard Drive Maintenance Overview ...................
  • Page 5 Galaxy GHDX4 RAID iSCSI-SAS/SATA Installation+Hardware Reference Manual Contact Information Contact Information Americas Rorke Data , An Avnet company 7626 Golden Triangle Drive Eden Prairie, MN 55344 Tel: +1-800 328 8147 Fax: +1-952 829 0988 rorkesales@avnet.com rorkesupport@avnet.com http://www.rorke.com...

  • Page 6: Copyright 2010

    Furthermore, Rorke Data reserves the right to revise this publication and to make changes from time to time in the content hereof without obligation to...

  • Page 7: Warnings And Certifications

    Galaxy GHDX4 RAID iSCSI-SAS/SATA Installation+Hardware Reference Manual Warnings and Certifications Restricted Access Location: This equipment is intended to be installed in a RESTRICTED ACCESS LOCATION only. Electric Shock Warning! To Prevent Electric Shock: Access to this equipment is granted only to trained operators and service personnel who have been instructed of and fully understand the possible hazardous conditions and the consequences of accessing non-field-serviceable units.
  • Page 8 Galaxy GHDX4 RAID iSCSI-SAS/SATA Installation+Hardware Reference Manual WARNING: A shielded power cord is required in order to meet FCC emission limits and also to prevent interference to nearby radio and television reception. Use only shielded cables to connect I/O devices to this equipment. You are cautioned that changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void your authority to operate the equipment.
  • Page 9 Galaxy GHDX4 RAID iSCSI-SAS/SATA Installation+Hardware Reference Manual This device is in conformity with UL standards for safety. Инструкция по безопасности Модель: iSCSI to SAS/SATA 3U/16 and 4U/24 Bay RAID Subsystem,. and no impact safety related critical components and constructions. Перед использованием оборудования внимательно прочтите инструкцию.

  • Page 10: Safety Precautions

    Galaxy GHDX4 RAID iSCSI-SAS/SATA Installation+Hardware Reference Manual Disposal of Old Electrical & Electronic Equipment (Applicable in the European Union and other European countries with separate collection systems) This symbol on the product or on its packaging indicates that this product shall not be treated as household waste. Instead it shall be handed over to the applicable collection point for the recycling of electrical and electronic equipment.

  • Page 11: Esd Precautions

    Galaxy GHDX4 RAID iSCSI-SAS/SATA Installation+Hardware Reference Manual • Provide a soft, clean surface to place your subsystem on before working on it. Servicing on a rough surface may damage the exterior of the chassis. • If it is necessary to transport the subsystem, repackage all drives separately.

  • Page 12: Software And Firmware Updates

    Galaxy GHDX4 RAID iSCSI-SAS/SATA Installation+Hardware Reference Manual Warnings Warnings appear where overlooked details may cause damage to the equipment or result in personal injury. Warnings should be taken seriously. Warnings are easy to recognize. The word “warning” is written as “WARNING,” both capitalized and bold and is followed by text in italics.

  • Page 13: Chapter 1 Introduction

    Galaxy GHDX4 RAID iSCSI-SAS/SATA Installation+Hardware Reference Manual Chapter 1 Introduction Product Overview Introduction This chapter briefly introduces the Galaxy iSCSI-to-SAS/SATA-II 16 bay and 24 bay storage subsystem. The Galaxy iSCSI subsystem comes with four (4) Gigabit Ethernet host ports on each RAID controller and two on the motherboard to deliver fast I/O performance over...

  • Page 14: Enclosure Chassis

    Galaxy GHDX4 RAID iSCSI-SAS/SATA Installation+Hardware Reference Manual This subsystem features a high-density architecture that supports hot swappable SAS or SATA-II hard drives. The subsystem is powered by active-active or a single RAID controller featuring the latest ASIC667 RAID engine. The pre-installed 2GB DDR-II RAM DIMM module can be upgraded to a 4GB capacity DIMM.
  • Page 15 Galaxy GHDX4 RAID iSCSI-SAS/SATA Installation+Hardware Reference Manual 16 Bay Front View The front panel components include: • Drive bays with drive tray canisters: The drive bays accommodate either SAS or SATA-II 3.5” disk drives. • Forearm handles: The subsystem has right- and left-side handles for easier rackmount handling.
  • Page 16 Galaxy GHDX4 RAID iSCSI-SAS/SATA Installation+Hardware Reference Manual Figure 1-2: 16 bay (top) and (bottom) Rear View 24 bay Rear View The enclosure rear section accommodates the following components: • RAID controller module(s): The RAID controller module manages all functionalities provided with the subsystem, and all interface connectors are provided on the controller faceplates.

  • Page 17: Subsystem Components

    Galaxy GHDX4 RAID iSCSI-SAS/SATA Installation+Hardware Reference Manual When inserting a removable module, DO NOT USE EXCESSIVE FORCE! Forcing or slamming a module can damage the pins on the module connectors either on the module itself or on the backplane. Gently push the module until it reaches the end of module slot.

  • Page 18: Mux Kit

    Galaxy GHDX4 RAID iSCSI-SAS/SATA Installation+Hardware Reference Manual The subsystem comes with 16 or 24 drive trays designed to accommodate separately purchased, standard 1-inch pitch, 3.5-inch SAS or SATA-II disk drives. The drive bays are accessible from the enclosure front panel. Two (2) LEDs on the front bezel indicate the operating statuses.

  • Page 19: The Raid Controller Module

    Galaxy GHDX4 RAID iSCSI-SAS/SATA Installation+Hardware Reference Manual MUX Kit Working Theory If SAS drives are preferred, these MUX boards will be unnecessary and must be manually removed from the drive trays. MUX Kit The RAID Controller Module The default size for the DDR-II DIMM module on RAID controllers is 2GB.

  • Page 20: Controller Module Interfaces

    Galaxy GHDX4 RAID iSCSI-SAS/SATA Installation+Hardware Reference Manual WARNING! Although the RAID controller can be removed, the only time you should touch the controller itself is to install the memory modules. The RAID controller is built of sensitive components and unnecessary tampering can damage the controller. The RAID system is managed by the RAID controller(s).

  • Page 21: Dimm Module

    Galaxy GHDX4 RAID iSCSI-SAS/SATA Installation+Hardware Reference Manual are properly seated in the module slot and properly mated with the backplane.  Management LAN Port: Another 10/100BaseT Ethernet port connects the subsystem to a management computer. Available management interfaces include: telnet, Java-based Galaxy Array Manager.

  • Page 22: Power Supply Units

    Galaxy GHDX4 RAID iSCSI-SAS/SATA Installation+Hardware Reference Manual approximately twelve (12) hours for the battery to be fully charged. If the battery is not fully charged after twelve (12) hours, there may be a problem with the BBU module. You may re-install the battery; and if the battery still shows problems with charging, contact your subsystem vendor for a replacement.

  • Page 23: Subsystem Monitoring

    Galaxy GHDX4 RAID iSCSI-SAS/SATA Installation+Hardware Reference Manual temperature thresholds is violated, the cooling fans automatically raise its rotation speed. Location of cooling modules (16 bay on the left / 24 bay on the right) Subsystem Monitoring The iSCSI RAID subsystem comes with a number of different monitoring methods that provide you with continual updates on the operating statuses of the subsystem and individual components.

  • Page 24: Hot-Swappable Components

    Galaxy GHDX4 RAID iSCSI-SAS/SATA Installation+Hardware Reference Manual  Drive trays (2 LEDs on each tray) Audible Alarms The subsystem comes with an audible alarm that is triggered when a component fails or when the pre-configured temperature or voltage thresholds are exceeded. Whenever you hear an audible alarm, it is imperative that you determine the cause and rectify the problem immediately.

  • Page 25: Chapter 2 Hardware Installation

    Galaxy GHDX4 RAID iSCSI-SAS/SATA Installation+Hardware Reference Manual Chapter 2 Hardware Installation Introduction This chapter gives detailed instructions on how to install the subsystem. When installing the subsystem, it is necessary to mount the chassis into a rack cabinet and to install hard drives and drive trays.
  • Page 26 Galaxy GHDX4 RAID iSCSI-SAS/SATA Installation+Hardware Reference Manual 2. One (1) or two (2) Ethernet cables to the 10/100BasetT management port. 5. Memory module: If you wish to change the pre-installed memory module, a separately purchased module can be installed. 6. BBU module: The BBU module is optional for the single- controller models.

  • Page 27: Safety Precautions

    Galaxy GHDX4 RAID iSCSI-SAS/SATA Installation+Hardware Reference Manual Safety Precautions Precautions and Instructions 1. Static-free installation environment: The enclosure must be installed in a static-free environment to minimize the possibility of electrostatic discharge (ESD) damage. 2. Component check: Before installing the enclosure, check to see that you have received all the required components.
  • Page 28 Galaxy GHDX4 RAID iSCSI-SAS/SATA Installation+Hardware Reference Manual 9. Lay the subsystem on a reliable surface when servicing individual modules. A drop or fall can cause injury. 10. Make sure the voltage of the power source is within the rated values as indicated by the label attached to the power supplies before connecting the subsystem to the power source.

  • Page 29: Static-Free Installation

    Galaxy GHDX4 RAID iSCSI-SAS/SATA Installation+Hardware Reference Manual d. The subsystem does not work well or you cannot get it work according to this manual. e. The subsystem has dropped and been damaged. The subsystem shows obvious signs of breakage. Static-free Installation Static electricity can damage the system’s electronic components.

  • Page 30: Installation Procedure Flowchart

    Galaxy GHDX4 RAID iSCSI-SAS/SATA Installation+Hardware Reference Manual Step 3. Rack/Cabinet installation: If the subsystem is going to be installed in a rack or cabinet, it should be installed prior to installing the hard drives. Installing the subsystem into a rack or cabinet requires at least two (2) people.

  • Page 31: Unpacking The Subsystem

    Galaxy GHDX4 RAID iSCSI-SAS/SATA Installation+Hardware Reference Manual Unpacking the Subsystem Use the Unpacking Checklist in your package to verify package contents. Carefully check the items contained in each box before proceeding with installation. NOTE: A detailed packing list can be found in your product shipping package or product CD.

  • Page 32: Components To Be Installed

    Galaxy GHDX4 RAID iSCSI-SAS/SATA Installation+Hardware Reference Manual Components to be Installed You must install the following components:  Rackmount rails  Drive trays [with drives pre-installed] into RAID chassis  BBU module (if ordered as an optional component) Rack/Cabinet Installation The subsystem is designed to fit into a variety of 19-inch rack cabinets or racks.

  • Page 33: Installation Pre-Requisites

    Galaxy GHDX4 RAID iSCSI-SAS/SATA Installation+Hardware Reference Manual Rackmount Rail Components Inner Glide Orientation: Top View Inner Glide: Side View Inner Glide Installation Pre-requisites • 1 medium-size cross-head screwdrivers • 1 medium-size flat-head screwdriver • Because the RAID subsystem can weigh over 28 kilograms, 2 people are required to rack-mount the enclosure.
  • Page 34 Galaxy GHDX4 RAID iSCSI-SAS/SATA Installation+Hardware Reference Manual • Determine where in the rack, the subsystem is going to be installed. CAUTION! The mounting positions must be carefully measures so that rails can be mounted parallel to each other. • Use the figure below to measure the relative locations of the cage nuts on the rack posts (if they do not have threaded holes).
  • Page 35 Galaxy GHDX4 RAID iSCSI-SAS/SATA Installation+Hardware Reference Manual Securing Rail to Rack Post • Attach the front bezel mounting plates (#04) behind the enclosure ears using the three #6-32 x 12mm flat head screws (#09) on each side. Securing a Filler Plate •...
  • Page 36 Galaxy GHDX4 RAID iSCSI-SAS/SATA Installation+Hardware Reference Manual Mounting the Enclosure • Attach the rear supports to the rear side of the enclosure each using two #6-32 x 12mm flat head screws (#09). • Fasten four M5 x 35mm screws (#10) through the holes on the forearm handles.

  • Page 37: Bbu And Fbm Installation

    Galaxy GHDX4 RAID iSCSI-SAS/SATA Installation+Hardware Reference Manual BBU and FBM Installation BBU Module Installation Overview The BBU module is an optional item for some models. It can sustain cache memory in the event of a power failure or in the unlikely event of failing both PSUs.
  • Page 38 Galaxy GHDX4 RAID iSCSI-SAS/SATA Installation+Hardware Reference Manual Loosening the controller retention screws Step 3. Once the retention screws are loosened, gently retrieve the controller out of the enclosure by pushing down on the levers and pull gently. Removing the controller out of the enclosure Step 4.

  • Page 39: Fbm (Flash Backup Module) Installation Procedure

    Galaxy GHDX4 RAID iSCSI-SAS/SATA Installation+Hardware Reference Manual FBM (Flash Backup Module) Installation Procedure The FBM is an optional add-on for all models To replace a flash backup module, please follow these steps: Step 1. Remove controller as previously described. Step 2. Insert a replacement flash backup module into the socket at a fifteen (15) degree angle.

  • Page 40: Drive Installation

    Galaxy GHDX4 RAID iSCSI-SAS/SATA Installation+Hardware Reference Manual may damage your drives. WARNING! 1. Handle hard drives with extreme care. Hard drives are very delicate. Dropping a drive against a hard surface (even from a short distance) and hitting or touching the circuits on the drives with your tools may cause damage to the drives.

  • Page 41: Drive Tray Installation

    Galaxy GHDX4 RAID iSCSI-SAS/SATA Installation+Hardware Reference Manual Drive Locations with and without the MUX Kit Step 3. Secure the disk drive with four (4) of the supplied 6/32 flat-head screws. Step 4. Once the hard drives are installed into drive trays, install all drive trays into the enclosure.
  • Page 42 Galaxy GHDX4 RAID iSCSI-SAS/SATA Installation+Hardware Reference Manual within the drive bay. Gently slide it in until the drive tray reach the end of drive bay. This should be done smoothly and gently. Installing a Drive Tray Step 4. Close the front bezel. Make sure the front bezel is closed properly to ensure that the drive connector is properly mated with the corresponding connector on the backplane board.
  • Page 43 Galaxy GHDX4 RAID iSCSI-SAS/SATA Installation+Hardware Reference Manual Closing the front handles Step 6. Once the drive bays are populated and the subsystem powered on, the RAID controller will automatically spin up the hard drives and recognize their presence. Step 7. To finish the rack mount installation, slide the Galaxy logo’d bezel over the front of the RAID and secure with the thumbscrews into the aligned holes of the...

  • Page 44: Chapter 3 Subsystem Monitoring

    Galaxy GHDX4 RAID iSCSI-SAS/SATA Installation+Hardware Reference Manual Chapter 3 Subsystem Monitoring Overview The 16 bay and 24 bay iSCSI Galaxy RAID subsystem is equipped with a variety of self-monitoring features that help keep system managers informed of the subsystem operational statuses. These monitoring features provide vital feedback to help you maintain the operational integrity of the subsystem.

  • Page 45: Status-Indicating Leds

    Galaxy GHDX4 RAID iSCSI-SAS/SATA Installation+Hardware Reference Manual is transmitted via the data links using the in-band protocols. No additional status link is necessary. Status-indicating LEDs LCD Keypad Panel The LCD keypad as shown in Error! Reference source not found. consists of five (5) buttons, three (3) LEDs, and a 16x2-character LCD screen that provides access to firmware-embedded utility.

  • Page 46: Drive Tray Leds

    Galaxy GHDX4 RAID iSCSI-SAS/SATA Installation+Hardware Reference Manual Name Color Status ON indicates that power is supplied to the subsystem. Blue OFF indicates that no power is supplied (Power) to the subsystem or the subsystem/RAID controller has failed. FLASHING indicates that there is active traffic on the host/drive channels.

  • Page 47: Controller Module Leds

    Galaxy GHDX4 RAID iSCSI-SAS/SATA Installation+Hardware Reference Manual Name Color Status FLASHING indicates data is being written to or read from the drive. The drive is busy. Drive Busy Blue OFF indicates that there is no activity on the disk drive. GREEN indicates that the drive bay is populated.
  • Page 48 Galaxy GHDX4 RAID iSCSI-SAS/SATA Installation+Hardware Reference Manual (out of the 0 to 45°C range). - Battery is not present OFF indicates that the cache is clean, and that the battery backup unit is capable of loss. sustaining memory in case of power This signal is local to each controller.

  • Page 49: How To Use The Restore Default Button

    Galaxy GHDX4 RAID iSCSI-SAS/SATA Installation+Hardware Reference Manual How to Use the Restore Default Button? CAUTION! The Restore NVRAM Default push button should be considered as a last-resort function. Although restoring firmware defaults will not destroy the existing logical drives; however, if the existing logical drives cannot be adequately associated with host ID/LUNs after default restoration, data inconsistencies might occur.

  • Page 50: Ethernet Port Leds

    Galaxy GHDX4 RAID iSCSI-SAS/SATA Installation+Hardware Reference Manual after restoring defaults. Default restoration will erase the ID/LUN mapping associations (e.g., which logical drive is associated with which host ID/LUN), and it is necessary to restore the host ID/LUN mapping after firmware default restoration in order to access data on the previously configured arrays.
  • Page 51 Galaxy GHDX4 RAID iSCSI-SAS/SATA Installation+Hardware Reference Manual Ethernet connection speed and link status. See illustrations below for status explanation. GbE Host Port LEDs Name Color Status ON indicates currently connected with Speed Green GbE speed, OFF means connected with 10/100 speed. ON for linked.

  • Page 52: Psu Leds

    Galaxy GHDX4 RAID iSCSI-SAS/SATA Installation+Hardware Reference Manual PSU LEDs Each PSU comes with a single LED at the back (see Error! Reference source not found.), located close to the power switch that turns on the subsystem. This LED indicates the operational status of the PSU module.

  • Page 53: Audible Alarm

    Galaxy GHDX4 RAID iSCSI-SAS/SATA Installation+Hardware Reference Manual Cooling Module LEDs and Cooling Fan Locations (3U S16E on top / 4U S24E at bottom) LED Color Status Cooling fan When the LED is not lid, it indicates the cooling LED off fans are functioning properly.

  • Page 54: Failed Devices

    Galaxy GHDX4 RAID iSCSI-SAS/SATA Installation+Hardware Reference Manual onsite and hears an alarm, the manager must read the error message on the terminal or Galaxy Array Manager screen to determine what has triggered the alarm. After determining what has occurred, the system administrator must take appropriate actions to rectify the problem.

  • Page 55: Chapter 4 Subsystem Connection And Operation

    Galaxy GHDX4 RAID iSCSI-SAS/SATA Installation+Hardware Reference Manual Chapter 4 Subsystem Connection and Operation Connection Overview Cabling Following are the requirements on the type of cables used to connect the subsystem’s iSCSI host ports: Ethernet cables are user-supplied. Cat5e shielded STP type network cables or better performance types (important for meeting the requirements imposed by emission standards).

  • Page 56: Network Topologies

    Galaxy GHDX4 RAID iSCSI-SAS/SATA Installation+Hardware Reference Manual Network Topologies The iSCSI host ports connect to Ethernet network devices and iSCSI initiators that comply with the IETF iSCSI standard (RFC 3720). Network connection of the iSCSI ports is flexible. The use of network connecting devices, subnet, Name Servers, or iSCSI management software can vary from case to case.
  • Page 57 Galaxy GHDX4 RAID iSCSI-SAS/SATA Installation+Hardware Reference Manual A logical partition created from within a logical volume. Use logical partitions as the basic units to present storage capacity as LUNs. A physical data link An asterisk indicates a logical drive’s assignment (a preferred ownership) either to RAID controller A or RAID controller B Data paths combined using the trunking or LACP “Link...
  • Page 58 Galaxy GHDX4 RAID iSCSI-SAS/SATA Installation+Hardware Reference Manual NOTE: If you are using the Microsoft’s software initiator, please deselect the embedded MPIO function when installing the software, since the MPIO selection brings conflicts with Rorke’s RitePath driver.

  • Page 59: Sample Topology - Single-Controller With Fault-Tolerant Paths

    Galaxy GHDX4 RAID iSCSI-SAS/SATA Installation+Hardware Reference Manual Sample Topology – Single-controller with Fault-tolerant Paths Component Description RAID system: 16 bay or iSCSI RAID managed by a single controller, with 24 bay 6 host ports HBA or NIC iSCSI initiators, better be PCI-E TOE cards GbE cables GbE network cables Software...

  • Page 60: Sample Topology - Single-Controller With Trunks

    Galaxy GHDX4 RAID iSCSI-SAS/SATA Installation+Hardware Reference Manual Sample Topology – Single-Controller with Trunks Component Description RAID system: 16 or iSCSI RAID managed by a single 24 bay controller, with 6 host ports HBA or NIC iSCSI initiators, better be PCI-E TOE cards GbE cables GbE network cables...

  • Page 61: Sample Topology - High Availability Ip San With Redundant Raid Controllers

    Galaxy GHDX4 RAID iSCSI-SAS/SATA Installation+Hardware Reference Manual Sample Topology – High Availability IP SAN with Redundant RAID Controllers Component Description RAID system: 16 bay iSCSI RAID managed by a dual-redundant RAID controllers, with a total of 12 host ports HBA or NIC iSCSI initiators, better be PCI-E TOE cards GbE cables GbE network cables...
  • Page 62 Galaxy GHDX4 RAID iSCSI-SAS/SATA Installation+Hardware Reference Manual NOTE: 1. In the event of single controller failure, a logical drive is accessed through the host IDs managed by the alternate RAID controller. Host IDs and port IPs do not fail-over to the surviving controller. Therefore, the multi-pathing driver is necessary for path redundancy and controller failover.

  • Page 63: Iscsi Topology And Host Lun Mapping

    Galaxy GHDX4 RAID iSCSI-SAS/SATA Installation+Hardware Reference Manual iSCSI Topology and Host LUN Mapping: Configuration Details: 1. A logical drive can be associated with several SCSI IDs on separate channels making it a RAID volume accessed through different data paths. The default ID on every host channel is ID#0.

  • Page 64: Expansion Links

    Galaxy GHDX4 RAID iSCSI-SAS/SATA Installation+Hardware Reference Manual Expansion Links Note: 3U RAID subsystems can connect up to 6 JBODs 4U RAID subsystems can connect up to 5 JBODs Single-controller RAID to single-controller JBOD An SFF-8088 to SFF-8088 cable is required. IN ports and OUT ports are specified on the JBOD controller faceplates.

  • Page 65: Dual-Controller Raid To Dual-Controller Jbod

    Galaxy GHDX4 RAID iSCSI-SAS/SATA Installation+Hardware Reference Manual Dual-controller RAID to dual-controller JBOD. Two (2) SFF-8088 to SFF-8088 cables are required. Expansion Link Considerations: 1. A 120cm cable may be necessary as an expansion link if you route the fault-tolerant cables from opposite directions. Routing cables from opposite directions allows uninterrupted access to the disk drives in other enclosures when one expansion enclosure fails among them.

  • Page 66: Enclosure Id And Other Concerns

    Galaxy GHDX4 RAID iSCSI-SAS/SATA Installation+Hardware Reference Manual Enclosure ID and Other Concerns IMPORTANT! MUX boards are necessary using SATA drives in a redundant- controller configuration, i.e., the “R” models, both in RAID or JBOD enclosures. These models only support SATA-II disk drives (at the 3Gbps speed).

  • Page 67: Powering On

    Galaxy GHDX4 RAID iSCSI-SAS/SATA Installation+Hardware Reference Manual SAS and SATA drives come with different capacities. Do not include drives of different capacities in a logical drive. Otherwise, some part of the larger drives’ capacity will be wasted. Our firmware always uses the maximum capacity of the smallest drive as the standard capacity of all member drives when composing a logical drive.

  • Page 68: Check List

    Galaxy GHDX4 RAID iSCSI-SAS/SATA Installation+Hardware Reference Manual Check List BEFORE powering on the Galaxy subsystem, please check the following:  Memory Modules – Memory modules have been correctly installed on the controller boards. You may skip this if you have not changed the pre-installed module.

  • Page 69: Power-On Enclosure

    Galaxy GHDX4 RAID iSCSI-SAS/SATA Installation+Hardware Reference Manual Power-On Enclosure To power on the subsystem, turn on the two power switches (for 3U enclosures) and the power switch (for 4U enclosures) located on the rear panel of the subsystem. For 3U models, each switch controls a single PSU, therefore make sure that both switches are turned on.

  • Page 70: Power Off Procedure

    Galaxy GHDX4 RAID iSCSI-SAS/SATA Installation+Hardware Reference Manual  Drive Tray LEDs – The drive status LEDs (that contain hard drives) should all lights blue.  Firmware and Galaxy Array Manager – The overall status of the system may be checked using the embedded firmware utility or the Galaxy Array Manager GUI screen.

  • Page 71: Chapter 5 Subsystem Maintenance And Upgrading

    Galaxy GHDX4 RAID iSCSI-SAS/SATA Installation+Hardware Reference Manual Chapter 5 Subsystem Maintenance and Upgrading Overview Maintenance Constant monitoring and maintenance of your subsystem will minimize system downtime and preserve the working integrity of the system for a longer period of time. If any of the system components fails, they must be replaced as soon as possible.
  • Page 72 Galaxy GHDX4 RAID iSCSI-SAS/SATA Installation+Hardware Reference Manual should not be removed from the subsystem until a replacement is readily at hand and can be quickly installed. Removing a subsystem component without replacing it can lead to permanent damage.  When replacing any hot-swappable component, caution should be taken to ensure that the components are handled in an appropriate manner.

  • Page 73: Replacing A Controller Module

    Galaxy GHDX4 RAID iSCSI-SAS/SATA Installation+Hardware Reference Manual Replacing a Controller Module Overview The controller module consists of the following components:  DIMM Module: The DIMM module can be replaced when a DIMM module fails or if a larger capacity DIMM is required. ...
  • Page 74 Galaxy GHDX4 RAID iSCSI-SAS/SATA Installation+Hardware Reference Manual Step 3. Power off the subsystem. Power off the subsystem in the way described in Chapter 4. Be sure to flush all cached data before powering off the subsystem. If it is not possible to do this turn off both PSU modules and disconnect the power cords.

  • Page 75: Replacing The Controller Module

    Galaxy GHDX4 RAID iSCSI-SAS/SATA Installation+Hardware Reference Manual Removing the Controller Module Replacing the Controller Module If the controller module has failed, replace a failed controller with a replacement from your vendor: Step 1. Remove the failed controller. Step 2. Install a DIMM module on the replacement controller, if it does not come with a DIMM.

  • Page 76: Replacing Or Upgrading Memory Modules

    Galaxy GHDX4 RAID iSCSI-SAS/SATA Installation+Hardware Reference Manual then deliver a “Redundant Controller Restored” message. You can check for this message in the LCD screen, GUI manager, or firmware text-based utility. When the replacement controller is successfully brought online, its status Ready LED should light green on its faceplate.

  • Page 77: Dimm Module Installation

    Galaxy GHDX4 RAID iSCSI-SAS/SATA Installation+Hardware Reference Manual DIMM Module Installation WARNING! The pre-installed modules must be removed prior to installing new modules. Do this with care. Sensitive components can be damaged during the process. Step1. Prepare an anti-static work pad or container for placing a removed module.

  • Page 78: Replacing A Faulty Bbu

    Galaxy GHDX4 RAID iSCSI-SAS/SATA Installation+Hardware Reference Manual bay. Carefully push the controller until you feel the contact when the board edge connectors are being mated to the backplane. Do not use force. If unusual contact resistance is felt, try it again. Use the ejection levers to secure it into the chassis when the controller is almost fully inserted.

  • Page 79: Replacing A Faulty Bbu

    Galaxy GHDX4 RAID iSCSI-SAS/SATA Installation+Hardware Reference Manual  Always dispose of a replaced battery in an ecologically responsible manner. Dispose of used BBUs at authorized battery disposal sites only.  Do not use nor leave the BBU near a heat source. Heat can melt the insulation and damage other safety features of battery cells, possibly will cause acid leak and result in flames or explosion.

  • Page 80: Replacing A Faulty Flash Backup Module (Fbm)

    Galaxy GHDX4 RAID iSCSI-SAS/SATA Installation+Hardware Reference Manual Remove the BBU Module Step 2. Install the replacement BBU. Insert the protruding edge into the slot on the controller canister. Lower the BBU module and mate the golden finger connector with the board. Step 3.

  • Page 81: Replacing A Faulty Psu

    Galaxy GHDX4 RAID iSCSI-SAS/SATA Installation+Hardware Reference Manual Once released, the flash backup module will pop up. You can then remove it from the socket. Step 3. Insert a replacement flash backup module into the socket at a fifteen (15) degree angle. When fully inserted, press the flash backup module down until it is snapped by the retention clips.

  • Page 82: Replacing The Psu Module

    Galaxy GHDX4 RAID iSCSI-SAS/SATA Installation+Hardware Reference Manual Replacing the PSU Module To replace a PSU, please follow these steps: Step 1. Power off the PSU. The power switch is located on each PSU’s rear-facing panel (does not apply to the 4U PSU as there is only one switch).
  • Page 83 Galaxy GHDX4 RAID iSCSI-SAS/SATA Installation+Hardware Reference Manual WARNING! For 3U 16 bay Enclosures 1. When a PSU is removed form the chassis, the cooling module is also removed from the chassis. 2. It is recommended that the replacement procedure is completed in less than five (5) minutes to prevent the subsystem from overheating.

  • Page 84: Cooling Module Maintenance

    Galaxy GHDX4 RAID iSCSI-SAS/SATA Installation+Hardware Reference Manual Step 6. Secure the PSU to the subsystem by fastening the retention screw through the PSU ejection handle. Step 7. Replace the power cord that connects the PSU module to the mains. Step 8. Power on the PSU module.

  • Page 85: Replacing A Cooling Module

    Galaxy GHDX4 RAID iSCSI-SAS/SATA Installation+Hardware Reference Manual Replacing a Cooling Module If one of the cooling modules fails, it must be replaced as soon as possible. The cooling module is secured to the PSU module with the six (6) screws from the top. To replace the cooling module, follow the steps below: WARNING! The fan replacement process should be completed within five (5) minutes.

  • Page 86: Replacing A Hard Drive

    Galaxy GHDX4 RAID iSCSI-SAS/SATA Installation+Hardware Reference Manual Step 2. Gently slide the new cooling module into the chassis. Do not use force or slam the module. The slide lock will hold the module in place. If the cooling module is added online, the respective cooling fan LEDs should light constant green.

  • Page 87: Replacing A Hard Drive

    Galaxy GHDX4 RAID iSCSI-SAS/SATA Installation+Hardware Reference Manual subsystem. Do not leave the drive bay open for an extended period of time or the normalized airflow will be disrupted and system components will overheat damaging the system. Replacing a Hard Drive To replace a hard drive, please follow these steps: Step 1.
  • Page 88 Galaxy GHDX4 RAID iSCSI-SAS/SATA Installation+Hardware Reference Manual Loosening the Hard Drive Screws Step 6. Install the replacement hard drive. Please refer to the complete hard drive installation procedures in Chapter 2.

  • Page 89: Appendix A Specifications

    Galaxy GHDX4 RAID iSCSI-SAS/SATA Installation+Hardware Reference Manual Appendix A Specifications Technical Specifications Environmental Specifications Humidity 5 to 95% (non condensing – operating and non-operating) Operating: 0º to 40ºC (35ºC if BBU is applied) Temperature Non-operating: -40º to 60ºC Operating: Sea level to 3660m (12,000 ft.) Altitude Non-operating: Sea level to 12,192m (40,000 ft.) Power Requirements...
  • Page 90 Galaxy GHDX4 RAID iSCSI-SAS/SATA Installation+Hardware Reference Manual Certifications...
  • Page 91 Galaxy GHDX4 RAID iSCSI-SAS/SATA Installation+Hardware Reference Manual Safety UL (60950-1 2’nd) BSMI CNS 14336: 2005 IEC 60950-1, 2’nd Edition GOST-R GOST R 60950-1-2005 EN 55022: 2006/A1:2007 EN 61000-3-2: 2006 EN 61000-3-3: 1995/A1: 2001 /A2: 2005 EN 55024: 1998/A1: 2001/A2: 2003 BSMI (CNS 13438) FCC (FCC Part 15,subpart B ) Certificates...

  • Page 92: Controller Specifications

    Galaxy GHDX4 RAID iSCSI-SAS/SATA Installation+Hardware Reference Manual Audible alarms System LEDs Galaxy Array Manager management suite LCD screen Event notifications sent over email, fax, LAN broadcast, SNMP traps, MSN messenger, SMS short messages Controller Specifications Configuration Specification 0, 1(0 + 1), 3, 5, 6, 10, 30, 50, 60, JBOD, and non-RAID RAID Levels disk spanning Host O/S...

  • Page 93: Power Supply Specifications

    Galaxy GHDX4 RAID iSCSI-SAS/SATA Installation+Hardware Reference Manual ASIC ASIC667 64-bit chipset Flash ROM 64Mbit (8MB) Hardware XOR Real-time Clock For event messages with time record and task scheduling Power Supply Specifications Specification Nominal Power 530W with active PFC DC Output 12.0V: 25A (Max.) 5.0V: 43A (Max.) Efficiency...

  • Page 94: Raid Management

    Galaxy GHDX4 RAID iSCSI-SAS/SATA Installation+Hardware Reference Manual RAID Management Specification • Text-based firmware-embedded utility over RS-232C through a DB-9 male to DB-9 female serial cable • LCD keypad panel • The Galaxy Array Manager program using the management port (10/100BaseT) or in-band Configuration connection over host links.
  • Page 95 Galaxy GHDX4 RAID iSCSI-SAS/SATA Installation+Hardware Reference Manual Failed Drive Concurrent Rebuild on Multiple Drives in a RAID (0 + 1) or RAID6 Logical Drive Firmware applies conservative write-through Event-triggered operation operation in the event of module failures, and raises fan rotation speed.

  • Page 96: Appendix B Pinouts

    Galaxy GHDX4 RAID iSCSI-SAS/SATA Installation+Hardware Reference Manual Appendix B Pinouts B.1 GbE Ethernet Port Pinouts (iSCSI Host Ports) Automatic MDI/MDI-X Crossover: Crossover can be implemented internally at hub or switch or externally through twisted pair media. Pin Name Color Match BI_DA+ Orange BI_DA-...

  • Page 97: B.2 Ethernet Management Port Pinouts

    Galaxy GHDX4 RAID iSCSI-SAS/SATA Installation+Hardware Reference Manual B.2 Ethernet Management Port Pinouts Ethernet Port Pinouts Pin Name Pin Name LAN_TXP LAN_TXN LAN_RXN LAN_RXP Ethernet Port Pinout Definitions DB-9 Serial Port COM1 Serial Port Pin Name Description DCD1 Data Carrier Detect RXD1 Receive Data TXD1...

  • Page 98: B.4 Sas Expansion Port Pinouts

    Galaxy GHDX4 RAID iSCSI-SAS/SATA Installation+Hardware Reference Manual Ringing indicator Serial Port Pinout Definitions For a single-controller system, there is no included cable for this serial port. The serial cable is user-supplied. B.4 SAS Expansion Port Pinouts The Mini SAS host ports comply with SFF-8088 specification. Mini SAS SFF-8088 Connector Description Description...
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