Adaptec RAIDStation RS/7U160 manual

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T-1 T able of Contents Chapter 1: Intr oduction ............ ........ ........... ......... ........... ........... ......... 1-1 Scope . ......... .. ......... ... ........ ... ........ ... ......... ... ........ ... ........ ......... 1-1 Configurations .......... ........ ... ........... ......... ... ........ ... ........ ... ... ... 1-1 RAIDS [...]

T-2 T able of Contents SCSI ID Selection ............... ........ ... ... ......... .. ......... ... ........ ... ... 3-5 SCSI ID Mapping .................. ......... ... ........ ... ........ ... ... ... 3-5 System Configuration ID Mapping ...... ............ ........... ... 3-6 Connecting to a Host System ...... ... ... ......... .. ......... ...[...]

1-1 Introduction Chapter 1: Intr oduction Scope This Users Manual covers the RAIDstation7 Ultra160 SCSI Storage Arrays and their associated optional and replacement products. Configurations The RAIDstation7 Ultra160 SCSI Storage Array is available in an AC-powered tower (RS/7U160 KIT) or 19 ” r ackmount (RS/7U160R KIT) model. Each S torage Array [...]

1-2 Introduction RAIDS tation7 Ultra160 SCSI T ower The tower model co ntains two power supply units, a maximum of seven SCSI hard disk drives, three Advanced Cooling Modules (ACM ’ s), a V ersatile Envi ron- mental Monitor (VEM), and a sing le Ultra160 W ide SCSI bus. The tower S torage Array is connected to the host system using the included 16[...]

1-3 Introduction RAIDS tation7 Ultra160 SCSI Rackmount The RAIDS tation7 rackmount model can be mounted in any standard equipment rack with a front width of 19 inches. The procedure for mounting the rackmount Storage Arr ay in the equipment rack is described in Chapter 2. The rackmount S torag e Array consists of two power supply units, a maximum o[...]

1-4 Introduction Device Carriers Front loaded components such as disk drives and power supplies are housed in easily removable device carriers. The device carrier is the basic building block of the series. The device carriers are of high quality anodized metal construction. This allows for rapid heat dissipation and conforms to the stringent requir[...]

1-5 Introduction Power Supplies The RAIDStation 7 Ultra160 S torage Array is an AC-powered unit. The power supply is described below . AC Power Supply The RAIDStation7 Ultra160 S torage Array uses two high performance, hot swap power supply units. A sing le power supply is rated at 370 W atts peak. Each power supply has greater than 500,000 hours M[...]

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2-1 Unpacking and Initial Setup Chapter 2: Unpacking and Initial Setup On receipt, visually inspect the exterior of the packaging for an y signs of damage. If any damage is found the carrier and Adaptec must be notified immediately , and they will advise you of the appropriate action. The cartons are sealed using pack- aging tape which should be cu[...]

2-2 Unpacking and Initial Setup Rackmounting Recommendations T o ensure the safe and efficient operation of the RAIDStation7 Ultra160 SCSI rackmount S torage Array it is essential that you comply with the following guide- lines. Adaptec ’ s rackmount systems may be installed in closed or open rackmoun t cabinets by observing the environmental, el[...]

2-3 Unpacking and Initial Setup Electrical Considerations Cir cuit Overloading Care should be taken to ensure that the current does not exceed the r ating of the power source circuitry . This includes cabling, power distributions, filters and any other components through which the main AC flows. The power requirements of the RAIDstation7 Ultra160 S[...]

2-4 Unpacking and Initial Setup Figur e 2-1. Grounding shelves within a 19 in. cabinet A grounding point f or securing the braid is provided at the rear of the rack mount shelf. Figur e 2-2. Grounding point on disk shelf The following m aterials are specified for this applica tion: • T wo-hole lug - Panduit, copper standard barrel, 2-hole ground [...]

2-5 Unpacking and Initial Setup Securely attach one end of the cable to the barrel of the 2-hole ground lug. Using the two M5x8 metal screws, attach the 2-hole ground lug and 6 A WG ground wire to the disk sh elf. Do not overtighten the screws. Connect the opposite end of the 6-A WG grounding wire to the appropriate grounding point at your site, en[...]

2-6 Unpacking and Initial Setup Power Supply Insertion Power supplies are housed in device carriers (with a black ejection button) to allow for easy insertion. The power supply is designed for hot swappable opera- tion. Installing a Power Supply 1. For tower S torage Array models or ient the power supply carrier so that the LEDs are on the left and[...]

2-7 Unpacking and Initial Setup Advanced Cooli ng Module Insertion The RAIDstation7 Ultra160 SCSI Storage Array supports three ACMs mounted in the rear . Installing an Advanced Coolin g Modu le (A CM) 1. Hold the ACM at 90 o to the rear of the Storage Array . 2. Slide the ACM into an empty ACM slot (see Figure 2-4). 3. Using the two panel fasteners[...]

2-8 Unpacking and Initial Setup Rack Mounting a RAIDS tation7 Ultra160 SCSI S torage Array The RAIDS tation7 Ultra160 SCSI S torage Array rack mount shelf can be installed in a standard 19 inch equipment rack. T o ensure correct functionality of the rack mounted shelf the guidelines set out previously in this chapter regarding environmental, mec ha[...]

3-1 Cabling and Configuration Chapter 3: Cabling and Configuration This Chapter describes how to configure and set up the RAIDStation7 Ultra160 SCSI St orag e Array and how to connect it to a host system.Ultra160. CAUTION: S tatic electr ic ity can cau se damage to both the host system and the RAIDS tation7 Ultra160 SCSI S torage Array . Please obs[...]

3-2 Cabling and Configuration Configuration Rules W ARNING: These rules must be observed prior to c onfiguring the RAIDS tation7 Ultra160 SCSI S torage Array . When Configuring a Single Shel f 1. A single shelf must be set to “ First ” shelf (see page 3-3). 2. A single shelf may be either “ Single Host ” or “ Dual Host ” (see page 3-3).[...]

3-3 Cabling and Configuration Setting First/Second Shelf This switch enables a shelf to be set as the “ First ” or “ Second ” shelf. In Single shelf configurations this switch should alway s be set at First. In Dual shelf (daisy- chained) configurations, one shelf must be set as First and the second shelf must be set as Second. The switch i[...]

3-4 Cabling and Configuration Setting Dual VEM Enable/Disable This switch enables Dual VEM to be Enabled or Disabled for a shelf. In a single shelf configuration the Dual VEM Enable/Disable switch must be set to Disabled. In a dual shelf (daisy-chained) configuration the Dual VEM Enable/Disable switch must be set to Ena b le d. The switch is locate[...]

3-5 Cabling and Configuration SCSI ID Selection This section describes the SCSI ID mappings used in the RAIDS tation7 Ultra16 0 SCSI St orag e Array . The SCSI ID mapping and the System Configuration ID mapping are detailed. SCSI ID Mapping The SCSI ID ’ s are set automatically via the combination of configuration switch settings. • The First/S[...]

3-6 Cabling and Configuration System Configuration ID Mapping The following table sets out the ID mapping for the various configurations. For the purpose of this table each configuration will be represented by the number given to it on the first page of this chapter . The First Shelf is represented by “ 1st ” and the Second Shelf is represented[...]

3-7 Cabling and Configuration Connecting to a Host System This section describes the procedure for connecting the RAIDStation7 Ultra160 SCSI St orag e Array to a single or dual host. NOTE: This section describes the connectors on the RAIDS tation7 Ultra160 SCSI S torage Array , it does not d escribe the connector s on the host. For information r el[...]

3-8 Cabling and Configuration Dual Shelf, Single Host In this configuration two RAIDS tation7 Ultra160 SCSI S torage Array shelves are daisy chained together and connected to a single host system. The SCSI cable is connected to the top I/O connector (when S torage Array is vertically oriented) of Shelf 1, the other end of this cable is connected to[...]

3-9 Cabling and Configuration Dual Host Configurations Both the single shelf and dual shelf configurations described may be connected to dual host systems. This is achieved by daisy-chaining the host computers together . When connecting either a single or dual shelf configuration to dual hosts, ensure that the Single/Dual Host ID switch is set to D[...]

3-10 Cabling and Configuration Connecti ng a Power Sour ce This disk shelf is available in an AC power source configuration. The following sections describe how to connect the power source to the disk shelf. Connecting an AC Power Source Figur e 3-6. Location of AC power receptacle 1. Ensure the power switch on the disk shelf is in the off position[...]

4-1 Environmental Monitoring Chapter 4: Envir onmental Monitoring This Chapter deals with the various methods used to monitor the RAIDStation7 Ultra160 SCSI Storage Ar ray . There are two methods used: • V ersatile En vironmental Monitor (VEM) - The VEM is a card that plugs into the backplan e of the St orage Array . The VEM monitors t he ACMs, p[...]

4-2 Environmental Monitoring V ersatile Environmental Monitor (VEM) The VEM is a Storage Array environmental monitoring device. It sits on the backplane of the RAIDS tatio n7 Ultra160 SCSI S torage Array . It gathers informa- tion about the state of the devices in the Storage Array , such as power supplies, disk drives, Advanced Cooling Modules and[...]

4-3 Environmental Monitoring In-Band Reporting The VEM communicates with the host system usin g in-band reporting and sup- ports both SAF-TE and SES protocols. The VEM card sits on the SCSI bus and communic ates direct ly to the host(s). The VEM card has it ’ s own SCSI ID (see below) and is seen as a separate tar get by the host(s). VEM SCSI ID [...]

4-4 Environmental Monitoring Advanced Cooli ng Module Failur e LED Each ACM has a fa ult LED built into it (see Figure 4-2). If an ACM fails, its ACM Failure LED will turn on, and the alarm buzzer on the VEM card will sound. The alarm buzzer may be silenced by pressing the alarm silence button. Figur e 4-2. ACM Failur e LED Mute T emp SCSI Out SCSI[...]

4-5 Environmental Monitoring Disk Drive Carrier LEDs Each disk drive carrier in a disk shelf has two LED indicators on the front (see Figure 4-3). These LED indicators are driven by the VEM. Figur e 4-3. LEDs On Disk Drive Carrier The disk drive LEDs function as follows: • The Green LED on the top is the device activity indicator . It is on or fl[...]

4-6 Environmental Monitoring T able 4-1 Device carr ier LED definitio ns Device fault LED (Red-Bottom) Device activi ty LED (Green-T op ) Meaning Off On Disk operates normally Off Flashing Disk operates normally Off Off Disk is inactive and there is no fault On On Fault status. Disk may not be respon ding to control si gnals and m ay be bad, or may[...]

4-7 Environmental Monitoring Power Supply Carrier LEDs The power suppl y carri er ha s tw o LED indicators (see Figure 4-4). Thes e LED indicators are driven by the VEM. Figur e 4-4. LEDs On Power Supply Carrier These power supply status LEDs function as follows: • The green LED on the top is the power supply status indicator . • The red LED on[...]

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5-1 Removing and Installing Components Chapter 5: Removing and Installing Compo- nents This chapter deals with field replacing components in the RAIDS tation7 Ultra160 SCSI St orag e Array . Procedures for removing and installing components such as hard disk drives, power supplies, ACMs, and the VEM are covered. The proce- dure for replacing a rack[...]

5-2 Removing and Installing Components Power Supply Removal and Installation Power supplies are housed in removable carriers to allow for easy insertion and removal. The power supply is designed for hot swappable operation. If removing and replacing the same power supply you must ensure that at least one (1) minute has elapsed between removal and r[...]

5-3 Removing and Installing Components Disk Drive Carrier Removal and Installation Disk drives are housed in device carriers to allo w for easy insertion and removal. When hot swapping a disk drive care must be taken as the disk drive is still spin- ning. Y ou must make sure that adequate shock precautions are complied with. W A RNING: Befor e remo[...]

5-4 Removing and Installing Components Advanced Cooli ng Module (ACM) Removal an d Installation The RAIDS tation7 Ultra160 SCSI S t orage Array is supplied with three ACMs mounted on the rear of each shelf. The ACMs are removable and hot swappable. The air flow created by the ACMs is from front to rear . W A RNING: Once you have r emoved an ACM fro[...]

5-5 Removing and Installing Components Removing and Installing RAIDS tation7 Ultra160 SCSI S tor- age Array in a Rackmount Cabinet The rackmount S torage Array can b e installed in a standard 19-inch rack cabinet. T o ensure correct functionality of the rackmounted S torage Array , the guidelines set out previously regarding environmental recommend[...]

5-6 Removing and Installing Components V ersatile Envir onmental Monitor (VEM) Removal and Instal- lation The VEM is an environmental monitoring device that sits on the backplane of the RAIDStation7 Ultra160 SCSI S torage Array . Removing a VEM 1. T urn off the power to the Storage Array . 2. Loosen the two thumbscrews on the VEM. 3. Using the hand[...]

A-1 T echnical Specifications Appendix A: T echnical Specifications GENERAL Host Bus Interface Ultra160 SCSI (Ultra3 SCSI), Ultra W ide SCSI, and Fast SCSI-2 Number of Host Interfaces 1 Maximum Drives per Shelf 7 Devices Supported 3.5 ” Ultra3 SCSI, 3.5 ” Ultra Wide SCSI, 3.5 ” Fast SCSI-2 Redundant and Hot Swappable Power Supply Units (PSU ?[...]

A-2 T echnical Specifications ELECTRICAL and ENVIRONMENT AL Input Rating (AC) 100 - 240V AC , 5.5A Frequency Range (AC) 47 to 63 Hz Operating T emperature 5 o C to 40 o C, or 41 o F to 86 o F Operating Hum i dity 10% to 80%, no n- condens ing Regulatory Approvals (pending) CE, FCC Class A, UL, cUL W arranty 3 years (see w arranty statement) PHYSICA[...]

I-1 Index A AC Power Supply 1-5 Advanced Cooling Modu le 2-7, 4- 4 Air Flow 2-2 C Circuit Overload ing 2-3 Configuration 3-1 Cooling 1-4 D Device Carrier 1-4 Device Carrier LEDs 4-1 Disk Driv e 2-6, 4-5 Dual H ost 3-9 E Environmental Mo nitoring 1-4 F Fault Notifi cation 4-3 First/Second Shelf 3-3 G Grounding 2-3 H Host Connection 3-7 I ID Mapping [...]