easyRAID Q08QA-2GR2 Hardware Manual

Iscsi 1gb to serial ata ii

Advertisement

Quick Links

easyRAID Q08QA-2GR2
Hardware Manual
42-30000-5107
iSCSI 1Gb to Serial ATA II
Disk Array System
Version 1.0

Advertisement

Table of Contents
loading
Need help?

Need help?

Do you have a question about the Q08QA-2GR2 and is the answer not in the manual?

Questions and answers

Subscribe to Our Youtube Channel

Summary of Contents for easyRAID Q08QA-2GR2

  • Page 1 Q08QA-2GR2 Hardware Manual 42-30000-5107 iSCSI 1Gb to Serial ATA II Disk Array System Version 1.0...
  • Page 3 Q08QA-2GR2 iSCSI 1Gb to Serial ATA II Disk Array System Hardware User Manual...
  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Preface........................i Chapter 1 System Requirements Operating Environment ..................1 VT100 Terminal Settings .................. 1 Chapter 2 Basic Configuration Unpacking ......................3 Components ......................5 Closed Front Panel ................... 5 Open Front Panel ..................... 6 Disk Tray ......................7 Rear View ......................
  • 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 guarantee is given that the con- tents are correct. Information and specifications are subject to change without notice. Copyright Notice ©...
  • Page 8 Q08QA-2GR2 Serial ATA II Disk Array System 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 Q08QA-2GR2 Serial ATA II Disk Array System 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 Q08QA-2GR2 Serial ATA II Disk Array System 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.
  • 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. Item Disk Array System 1 pcs...
  • Page 14 Q08QA-2GR2 Serial ATA II Disk Array System Item Front Panel Key 2 pcs RJ45 LAN Cable 1 pcs Power Cable 2 pcs RS-232 Cable 1 pcs Screw pack 2 packs Fix Screw pack M5 2 packs Fix Screw pack M6...
  • Page 15: Components

    Q08QA-2GR2 Serial ATA II Disk Array System Components Closed Front Panel Power P/S Fail Access Enter Name Description Display warning, operating, and configuration LCD panel information. Power-on indicator Indicate the disk array system power is on. Power supply fail indicator Indicate a failed power supply.
  • Page 16: Open Front Panel

    Q08QA-2GR2 Serial ATA II Disk Array System Open Front Panel Tray LED Indication Color Status Bule Access Green Disk Online No Disk Name Description Disk trays 1-8 Removable hot swap disk trays Front panel door Protect the disks and house the LCD panel...
  • Page 17: Disk Tray

    Q08QA-2GR2 Serial ATA II Disk Array System Disk Tray Front Name Description Different colors indicate different disk states: • Green – Disk online Power/Error indicator LED • Orange – Disk full • Red – No disk This blue LED indicates that the disk is being Access indicator LED accessed.
  • Page 18: Rear View

    Q08QA-2GR2 Serial ATA II Disk Array System Rear View Host 1 Host 2 Term Name Description Cooling fan 1 System cooling fan. iSCSI Host Port 1 Connect to the host server. iSCSI Host Port 2 Connect to the host server.
  • Page 19: Installing Disks

    Q08QA-2GR2 Serial ATA II Disk Array System Installing Disks This section describes how to install disks in the disk array system. 1 Unlock the front panel door, then pull it open. Tray LED Indication Color Status Bule Access Green...
  • Page 20 Q08QA-2GR2 Serial ATA II Disk Array System 5 Slide the disk tray back into the empty slot (A), then slowly close the disk tray handle (B). 6 Repeat steps 2 to 5 until all of the required disks have been installed.
  • Page 21: Making Connections

    The easyRAID Q08QA-2GR2 has network cable interfaces. Follow these instructions to make connections. 1 Connect the RJ45 cable (A) to the left of the easyRAID Q08QA-2GR2 host port 1 (pri- mary iSCSI channel) at the rear of the disk array system.
  • Page 22: Connecting And Turning On The Power

    Q08QA-2GR2 Serial ATA II Disk Array System Connecting and Turning on the Power 1 Plug a power cable (A) to a power connector at the rear of the unit, then plug the second power supply cable into the second power connector (B).
  • Page 23: Mounting In A Rack

    Q08QA-2GR2 Serial ATA II Disk Array System Mounting in a Rack When the disk array system is completely set up, it can be installed in a standard 19-inch rack. Follow the instructions in this section to install the disk array system in a rack.
  • Page 24: Installing The Rail Extenders

    Q08QA-2GR2 Serial ATA II Disk Array System Installing the Rail Extenders Follow these instructions to fit the rail extenders if required. 1 If required, bolt the rail extenders into place as shown using the small bolts provided. 2 Slide the disk array system into the rack and bolt it into place with the supplied fixing screws.
  • Page 25: Chapter 3 Maintenance

    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 26: Replacing A Power Supply

    Q08QA-2GR2 Serial ATA II Disk Array System 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.
  • Page 27 Q08QA-2GR2 Serial ATA II Disk Array System 4 Pull the power supply handle out. 5 Remove the faulty power supply by pulling the power supply handle A and pressing the release catch B at the same time. Release catch 6 Insert a new power supply.
  • Page 28: Upgrading Memory

    Q08QA-2GR2 Serial ATA II Disk Array System Upgrading Memory The disk array system takes a single DDR2-533 240-pin memory with a maximum capacity of 2 GB. Follow these instructions to upgrade the memory. 1 Loosen the screws holding the controller cage in place.
  • Page 29 Q08QA-2GR2 Serial ATA II Disk Array System 4 Gently push the new memory into the socket, then push the corners of the memory down. The memory is secured by the memory retaining clips. Note The memory module will fit in only one direction. Do not force the memory into place.
  • Page 31: Appendix

    Appendix Hardware Specifications Item Specification Host Interface Dual channel(2) RJ45 Network Connectors Disk Interface SATA II, 3.0 Gb/s Dimensions 88 mm (H) x 485 mm (W) x 565 mm (D) Weight 19 Kg without disks RAID Functions • Raid levels: JBOD, 0, 1, 0+1, 3, 5, 10, 30, 50, 6, 60 •...
  • Page 32 Q08QA-2GR2 Serial ATA II Disk Array System Item Specification Controller Intel Xscale IOP 341 800MHz Disk Interface SATA II (3.0 Gb/s) Disk Channels 8 channels Memory Type DDRII 533 memory supported Memory Sockets Memory Size Up to 2 GB...

Table of Contents