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EasyRAID Q12QS-4GR2 Hardware User Manual

Summary of Q12QS-4GR2

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    Easyraid q12qs-4gr2 hardware user manual 42-30000-5104 iscsi 1gb to sas disk array system version 1.1.

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    Easyraid q12qs-4gr2 iscsi 1gb to sas disk array system hardware user manual.

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    I table of contents preface................................................................................................................... I chapter 1 system requirements operating environment .................................................................................... 1 vt100 terminal s...

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    I 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 ...

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    Ii easyraid q12qs-4gr2 sas disk array system p re fa c e – i m p o rta n t s a fe ty in s tru c tio n s , c a re a n d h a n d lin g 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...

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    Easyraid q12qs-4gr2 sas disk array system iii p re fa c e – i m p o rta n t s a fe ty in s tru c tio n s , c a re a n d h a n d lin g 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 pow...

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    Iv easyraid q12qs-4gr2 sas disk array system p re fa c e – i m p o rta n t s a fe ty in s tru c tio n s , c a re a n d h a n d lin g 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 ...

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    1 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) • ambient non-condensing relative...

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    3 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. Power p/s fail access enter esc har...

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    4 easyraid q12qs-4gr2 sas disk array system 2 b a s ic c o n fig u ra tio n – c o m p o n e n ts components closed front panel no. Name description 1 lcd panel displays warning, operating, and configuration information. 2 power-on indicator indicates the disk array system power is on. 3 power supply...

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    Easyraid q12qs-4gr2 sas disk array system 5 2 b a s ic c o n fig u ra tio n – c o m p o n e n ts open front panel no name description 1-12 disk trays 1-12 removable hot swap disk trays 13 front panel door protects the disks and houses the lcd panel disk1 disk2 disk3 disk4 disk5 disk6 disk7 disk8 dis...

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    6 easyraid q12qs-4gr2 sas disk array system 2 b a s ic c o n fig u ra tio n – c o m p o n e n ts disk tray no. Name description 1 power/error indicator led different colors indicate different disk states: • green – disk online • orange – disk full • red – no disk 2 access indicator led this blue led...

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    Easyraid q12qs-4gr2 sas disk array system 7 2 b a s ic c o n fig u ra tio n – c o m p o n e n ts easyraid q12qs-4gr2 rear view term ups lan ch 3 ch 1 exp ch 4 ch 2 1 8 9 11 10 13 14 2 7 15 6 3 4 5 12 no. Name description 1 cooling fan 1 system cooling fan. 2 iscsi host port 1/2 connects to the host ...

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    8 easyraid q12qs-4gr2 sas disk array system 2 b a s ic c o n fig u ra tio n – i n s ta llin g d is k s installing disks this section describes how to install disks in the disk array system. 1 unlock the front panel door, then pull it open. 2 push the button (a) to release the disk tray handle. Pull ...

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    Easyraid q12qs-4gr2 sas disk array system 9 2 b a s ic c o n fig u ra tio n – i n s ta llin g d is k s 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. 7 push the front panel d...

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    10 easyraid q12qs-4gr2 sas disk array system 2 b a s ic c o n fig u ra tio n – m a k in g c o n n e c tio n s making connections after the required number of disks have been installed, external connections to the disk array system must be made. This section describes how to make all of the necessary...

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    Easyraid q12qs-4gr2 sas disk array system 11 2 b a s ic c o n fig u ra tio n – m a k in g c o n n e c tio n s term ups ch 3 ch 4 ch 1 ch 2 lan exp expanding additional jbod enclosure use a x4 external sas cable (sff 8088 to sff 8470) to connect the exp(a) port of raid system to the exp(b) port of th...

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    12 easyraid q12qs-4gr2 sas disk array system 2 b a s ic c o n fig u ra tio n – m a k in g c o n n e c tio n s 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). 2 sw...

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    Easyraid q12qs-4gr2 sas disk array system 13 2 b a s ic c o n fig u ra tio n – m o u n tin g in a r a c k 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 ...

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    14 easyraid q12qs-4gr2 sas disk array system 2 b a s ic c o n fig u ra tio n – m o u n tin g in a r a c k 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 ...

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    15 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. The lcd panel displays the failure with the symbol “r” or “w”. “r” indicates a disk failure or error, and “w” indicates that there are too man...

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    16 easyraid q12qs-4gr2 sas disk array system 3 m a in te n a n c e – r e p la c in g a p o w e r s u p p ly 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 “pow...

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    Easyraid q12qs-4gr2 sas disk array system 17 3 m a in te n a n c e – r e p la c in g a p o w e r s u p p ly 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. 6 insert a new power supply. 7 push...

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    18 easyraid q12qs-4gr2 sas disk array system 3 m a in te n a n c e – u p g ra d in g m e m o ry 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 ...

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    Easyraid q12qs-4gr2 sas disk array system 19 3 m a in te n a n c e – u p g ra d in g m e m o ry 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. 5 push the controller cage back in, lower the handle, and tighten the r...

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    21 appendix hardware specifications item specification host interface quad channel (4) rj45 network connectors disk interface sas 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 • hot spare support • dis...

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    22 easyraid q12qs-4gr2 sas disk array system a p p e n d ix – h a rd w a re s p e c ifi c a tio n s controller backplane item specification cpu intel xscale iop342 (chevelon dual core) disk interface sas disk channels 12 channels memory sockets 1 memory size up to 2 gb lcd interface one lcd panel, 2...