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- Page 1 S8A2-PETT Hardware User Manual PCIe to Serial ATA II Disk Array System Version 1.0...
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Page 5: Table Of Contents
Unpacking ......................3 Components ......................4 Front Panel ...................... 4 Disk Tray ......................5 easyRAID S8A2-PETT Rear View ..............6 Installing Disks ...................... 7 Making Connections ..................... 9 Connecting the Host Interface ................9 Connecting PCIe cable to the server .............. 10 Connecting and Turning on the Power ............ -
Page 7: Preface
Preface About this Manual This manual is designed to make the disk array system as easy to use as possible. Information contained in this document has been checked for accuracy, but no guaran- tee is given that the contents are correct. Information and specifications are subject to change without notice. - Page 8 S8A2-PETT Serial ATA II 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.
- Page 9 S8A2-PETT Serial ATA II 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.
- Page 10 S8A2-PETT Serial ATA II 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.
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Page 11: Chapter 1 System Requirements
1 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) •... -
Page 13: Chapter 2 Basic Configuration
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. Hardware and software user Manuals Disk Array System... -
Page 14: Components
S8A2-PETT Serial ATA II Disk Array Systems Components easyRAID S8A2-PETT Front Panel Power P/S Fail Enter Access Name Description Disk trays 1 to 8 Removable hot swap disk trays. Up function button Moves up in the LCD menus. Returns to the previous LCD menu without making Escape function button changes. -
Page 15: Disk Tray
S8A2-PETT Serial ATA II Disk Array Systems Disk Tray Front Name Description Power/Error indicator LED Different colors indicate different disk states: • Green – Disk online • Orange – Disk full • Red – No disk This blue LED indicates that the disk is being Access indicator LED accessed. -
Page 16: Easyraid S8A2-Pett Rear View
S8A2-PETT Serial ATA II Disk Array Systems easyRAID S8A2-PETT Rear View Host 1 Fan 1 Fan 2 Name Description Host Port 1 (PCIe channel) Connects to the host server. Cooling fan 1 System cooling fan. Cooling fan 2 System cooling fan. -
Page 17: Installing Disks
S8A2-PETT Serial ATA II Disk Array Systems Installing Disks This section describes how to install disks in the disk array system. 1 Unlock the fan, then pull it open. 2 Push the button to release the disk tray handle. - Page 18 S8A2-PETT Serial ATA II Disk Array Systems 4 Insert the disk into the disk tray and fix into place with screws supplied with the disk. 5 Insert the disk tray back into the empty slot. 6 Repeat steps 2 to 5 until all of the required disk have been installed.
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Page 19: Making Connections
The disk array system has PCIe interface. Refer to the following sections to make host interface connections. The easyRAID S8A2-PETT has PCIe interface. Follow these instructions to make con- nections. 1 Connect the PCIe cable to the left connector of the easyRAID S8A2-PETT host port 1 at the rear of the disk array system. -
Page 20: Connecting Pcie Cable To The Server
S8A2-PETT Serial ATA II Disk Array Systems Connect PCIe cable to the server While the PCIe cable has connected to the easyRAID S8A2-PETT, the other side of the cable connect to the re-drive card (A). Then install the re-drive card (A) into the PCI slot in the server (B). -
Page 21: Connecting And Turning On The Power
The system is equipped with auto switching power supplies that can run on 100 to 240 VAC. • Please turn on easyRAID S8A2-PETT first then turn on the server which contain the redrive card. 2 Switch on power switch (C). -
Page 23: Chapter 3 Maintenance Replacing A Disk
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. -
Page 24: Replacing A Power Supply
S8A2-PETT Serial ATA II 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 fail- ure”... - Page 25 S8A2-PETT Serial ATA II Disk Array Systems 3 Loosen the power supply retaining screw. 4 Pull the power supply handle out. Power Supply retaining screw 5 Remove the faulty power supply by pulling the power supply handle and press- ing the release catch at the same time.
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Page 26: Upgrading Memory
S8A2-PETT Serial ATA II Disk Array Systems Upgrading Memory The disk array system takes a single DDR 184pin DIMM with a maximum capacity of 1 GB. Follow these instructions to upgrade the memory. 1 Remove the screws from the disk array system and pull the controller box. - Page 27 S8A2-PETT Serial ATA II Disk Array Systems 4 Please the top cover on the disk array system and replace the screws to fix the cover. Note The DIMM module will fit in only one direction. Do not force the...
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Page 28: Replacing A Fan Module
S8A2-PETT Serial ATA II Disk Array Systems Replacing a FAN module When one of the FAN module fails, the massage “FANx Fail” appears on the LCD panel, where x refers to power supply 1, or 2, and an audible alert sounds. - Page 29 S8A2-PETT Serial ATA II Disk Array Systems 2 Insert a new FAN module, tighten retaining screws. (See C and D)
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Page 31: Appendix
Appendix Hardware Specifications Item Specification Host Interface PCIe Disk Interface SATA II, 3.0 Gb/s 336 mm (H) x 200 mm (W) x 321 mm (D) Dimensions RAID Functions • Raid levels: JBOD, 0, 0+1, 5, 6 • Hot spare support •...
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