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Rorke Data A16F-R2431 Galaxy Raid Installation And Hardware Reference Manual (110 pages)

Dual Redundant Controller 4Gb FC to SATA-II RAID Subsystem

Brand: Rorke Data | Category: Storage | Size: 4.34 MB

Contact Information
2
Disclaimer
3
Trademarks
3
Warnings and Certifications

4
- Table of Contents
  6
- Esd Precautions
  10
- About this Manual
  11
Revision History

11
Who Should Read this Manual

11
Related Documentation

11
Conventions

12
Software and Firmware Updates

13
Chapter 1 Introduction

14
Product Overview

14
- Product Introduction
  14
Chassis Overview

15
- Front Panel Overview
  15
- Rear Panel Overview
  16
- Integrated Backplane
  17
- Physical Dimensions
  17
Major Subsystem Components

17
- LCD Keypad Panel
  18
- Drive Tray
  18
- MUX Kit
  19
- The RAID Controller Module
  20
- Controller Module Interfaces
  21
  - DIMM Module
    23
- Bbu
  24
- Psus
  25
- Cooling Modules
  26
Subsystem Monitoring

27
- I 2 C Bus
  27
- LED Indicators
  27
- Firmware (FW) and Raidwatch GUI
  28
- Audible Alarms
  28
Hot-Swappable Components

29
- Hot-Swap Capabilities
  29
- Components
  29
Chapter 2 Hardware Installation

31
Introduction

31
Installation Prerequisites

31
Safety Precautions

32
General Installation Procedure

35
- Installation Procedure Flowchart
  36
Unpacking the Subsystem

36
- Preinstalled Components
  37
- Components to be Installed
  37
Hard Drive Installation

37
- Hard Drive Installation Prerequisites
  37
- Drive Installation
  38
Drive Tray Installation

39
Bbu Installation

41
- BBU Warnings and Precautions
  42
Rackmounting

43
Chapter 3 Subsystem Connection

45
Fc Host Connection Prerequisites

45
- Choosing the Fibre Cables
  45
- FC Lasers
  46
- SFP Transceivers
  47
- FC Port Dust Plugs
  47
Topology and Configuration Considerations

47
- Basic Configuration Rules
  47
- Fibre Channel Topologies
  49
- Host-Side Topologies
  49
- Drive-Side Connection
  49
- Internal Connections
  49
- Unique Identifier
  50
- ID/LUN Mapping
  50
Dip Switch

50
- DIP Switch Mode Setting
  52
Sample Topologies

52
Chapter 4 System Operation and Monitoring

59
Power on

59
- Check List
  59
- Power on Procedure
  60
- Power on Status Check
  61
- LCD Screen
  62
Power off Procedure

63
System Monitoring Overview

63
Status-Indicating Leds

65
- LED Overview
  65
- LCD Keypad Panel
  65
- Drive Tray Leds
  66
- Controller Module Leds
  67
  - Controller Status Leds
    68
  - Fibre Port Leds
    69
  - Restore Default LED
    69
  - LAN Port Leds
    69
- Bbu Led
  70
- PSU Leds
  70
- Cooling Module Leds
  71
Audible Alarm

72
- Failed Devices
  72
C Monitoring

72
CHAPTER 5 About Subsystem Maintenance

73
- General Notes on Component Replacement
  74
Overview

73
Replacing a Controller Module

75
DIMM Module Replacement

79
- DIMM Module Considerations
  79
- DIMM Module Upgrade/Replacement Procedure
  80
Replacing a Faulty Bbu

81
Replacing a Faulty Psu

84
- PSU Overview
  84
- Replacing the PSU
  85
Cooling Module Maintenance

88
- Notes on Cooling Module Maintenance
  88
- Replacing a Cooling Module
  89
Replacing a Failed Hard Drive

91
- Hard Drive Maintenance Overview
  91
- Replacing a Hard Drive
  91
Replacing Amux Kit

93
Appendix A Specifications

95
Technical Specifications

95
- Environmental Specifications
  95
- Power Requirements
  95
- Certifications
  96
- Warning Alarms
  96
Functional Specifications

96
- Configuration Specifications
  96
- Architectural Specifications
  96
Drive Tray Specifications

97
Power Supply Specifications

97
Cooling Module Specifications

98
Raid Management

98
Fault Tolerance Management

99
Appendix B Spare Parts and Accessories

101
Spare Parts

101
Accessories

102
Appendix C Pinouts

105
Sfp Connector Pinouts

105
COM1 Cable: DB9 Audio Jack Y-Cable Pinouts

107
COM2 UPS Cable: DB9 and Audio Jack Pinouts

108
- Modem
  109
Lan Port Pinouts

110
Power Connectors

110
Connector Type and Other Information

110
- Connector Type and Supported Connections
  110

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Rorke Data A16F-R2431 Galaxy Raid Installation And Hardware Reference Manual (110 pages)

Table of Contents

Warnings and Certifications

Revision History

Who Should Read this Manual

Related Documentation

Conventions

Software and Firmware Updates

Chapter 1 Introduction

Product Overview

Chassis Overview

Major Subsystem Components

Subsystem Monitoring

Hot-Swappable Components

Chapter 2 Hardware Installation

Introduction

Installation Prerequisites

Safety Precautions

General Installation Procedure

Unpacking the Subsystem

Hard Drive Installation

Drive Tray Installation

Bbu Installation

Rackmounting

Chapter 3 Subsystem Connection

Fc Host Connection Prerequisites

Topology and Configuration Considerations

Dip Switch

Sample Topologies

Chapter 4 System Operation and Monitoring

Power on

Power off Procedure

System Monitoring Overview

Status-Indicating Leds

Audible Alarm

C Monitoring

CHAPTER 5 About Subsystem Maintenance

Overview

Replacing a Controller Module

DIMM Module Replacement

Replacing a Faulty Bbu

Replacing a Faulty Psu

Cooling Module Maintenance

Replacing a Failed Hard Drive

Replacing Amux Kit

Appendix A Specifications

Technical Specifications

Functional Specifications

Drive Tray Specifications

Power Supply Specifications

Cooling Module Specifications

Raid Management

Fault Tolerance Management

Appendix B Spare Parts and Accessories

Spare Parts

Accessories

Appendix C Pinouts

Sfp Connector Pinouts

COM1 Cable: DB9 Audio Jack Y-Cable Pinouts

COM2 UPS Cable: DB9 and Audio Jack Pinouts

Lan Port Pinouts

Power Connectors

Connector Type and Other Information

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