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Q12QS-4GR2 SAS 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.
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Q12QS-4GR2 SAS 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. If an extension cord or a power center is used with the...
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Q12QS-4GR2 SAS 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.
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) •...
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. Disk Array System Rails Rail Extenders...
Q12QS-4GR2 SAS Disk Array System Components Closed Front Panel Power P/S Fail Access Enter Name Description Displays warning, operating, and configuration LCD panel information. Power-on indicator Indicates the disk array system power is on. Power supply fail indicator Indicates a failed power supply.
Q12QS-4GR2 SAS Disk Array System Open Front Panel 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 Tray LED Indication Color Status Bule Access Green Disk Online No Disk Name Description 1-12 Disk trays 1-12 Removable hot swap disk trays...
Q12QS-4GR2 SAS Disk Array System 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.
Q12QS-4GR2 SAS Disk Array System easyRAID Q12QS-4GR2 Rear View Term Ch 1 Ch 3 Ch 2 Ch 4 Name Description Cooling fan 1 System cooling fan. iSCSI Host Port 1/2 Connects to the host server. RS-232 Port Connects to a VT100 terminal or equivalent.
Q12QS-4GR2 SAS 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 Disk Online No Disk 2 Push the button (A) to release the disk tray handle.
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Q12QS-4GR2 SAS 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.
The disk array system has quad iSCSI 1Gb interfaces. Internet Small Computer Systems Interface Follow these instructions to make connections. 1 Connect the ethernet cable (A) to the connector of the easyRAID Q12QS-4GR2 iSCSI port at the rear of the disk array system. Connecting a network...
RAID system to the EXP(B) port of the next easyRAID Q16JS-S3R3. Then, use a x4 exteral SAS cable (SFF 8088 to SFF 8088) continue to connect the CH1 (C) port of previous easyRAID Q16JS-S3R3 to the EXP (D) port of the next easyRAID Q16JS-S3R3.
Q12QS-4GR2 SAS 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).
Q12QS-4GR2 SAS 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.
Q12QS-4GR2 SAS 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.
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.
Q12QS-4GR2 SAS 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.
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Q12QS-4GR2 SAS 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.
Q12QS-4GR2 SAS Disk Array System Upgrading Memory The disk array system takes a single DDR II 400/533 DIMM with a maximum capacity of 2 GB. Follow these instructions to upgrade the memory. 1 Loosen the screws holding the controller cage in place.
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Q12QS-4GR2 SAS Disk Array System 4 Gently push the new DIMM into the socket, then push the corners of the DIMM down. The DIMM is secured by the DIMM retaining clips. Note The DIMM module will fit in only one direction. Do not force the DIMM into place.
Appendix Hardware Specifications Item Specification Host Interface Quad channel (4) RJ45 Network Connectors Disk Interface Dimensions 88 mm (H) x 447 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 •...
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Q12QS-4GR2 SAS Disk Array System Item Specification Controller Intel Xscale IOP342 (Chevelon dual core) Disk Interface Disk Channels 12 channels Memory Sockets Memory Size Up to 2 GB LCD Interface One LCD panel, 2 lines by 16 charac- ters...