LaCie 12big Rack Fibre 8 User Manual

LaCie 12big Rack Network  

Table of Contents

User Manual 

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Table of Contents

1.  System Overview ......................................................................................................... 7

1.1.  The LaCie 12big Rack Network  System .......................................................................................... 7

1.2.  The Enclosure Core Product ........................................................................................................... 8

1.3.  LaCie 12big Rack Network  System Configurations .......................................................................... 9

1.4.  ATX Server Subsystem .................................................................................................................. 10

1.4.1.  ATX Server I/O Panel Connectors .................................................................................... 11

1.4.2.  ATX Server LEDs ............................................................................................................. 11

1.4.2.1.  Status LEDs ...................................................................................................... 11

1.5.  Operator’s (Ops) Panel ............................................................................................................... 12

1.6.  Enclosure Rear Panel ................................................................................................................... 12

1.7.  Power Supply Unit ....................................................................................................................... 13

1.7.1.  Multiple Power Supply Units ............................................................................................. 13

1.7.2.  Power Supply Output Loom ............................................................................................. 14

1.8.  Cooling Fans .............................................................................................................................. 14

1.9.  Drive Carrier Module .................................................................................................................. 15

1.9.1.  Drive Status Indicator ...................................................................................................... 15

1.9.2.  Anti-tamper Locks ........................................................................................................... 15

1.9.3.  Dummy Drive Carrier Modules ........................................................................................ 15

1.9.4.  Blanking Plates ............................................................................................................... 16

1.10. Enclosure Management ............................................................................................................... 16

2.  Installation ................................................................................................................ 17

2.1.  Introduction ................................................................................................................................ 17

2.2.  Planning Your Installation ............................................................................................................ 17

2.3.  Enclosure Installation Pre-Requisites .............................................................................................. 18

2.3.1.  Preparation of Site and Host Server .................................................................................. 18

2.3.2.  Unpacking the Enclosure System ...................................................................................... 18

2.3.3.  Planning and Configuring Your Installation ....................................................................... 18

2.3.4.  Special Tools and Equipment ........................................................................................... 19

2.3.5.  Rack Installation Pre-Requisites ........................................................................................ 19

2.4.  Rack Mounting Rail Kit ................................................................................................................ 19

2.4.1.  Mounting Rail Kit Installation ........................................................................................... 19

2.5.  Chassis Installation ..................................................................................................................... 20

2.5.1.  Parts Check List .............................................................................................................. 20

2.5.2.  Procedure ...................................................................................................................... 20

2.6.  Module Installation ..................................................................................................................... 20

2.6.1.  Dummy Drive Carrier Modules ........................................................................................ 20

2.6.2.  Blanking Plates ............................................................................................................... 20

2.7.  Power Cord Connection .............................................................................................................. 20

2.7.1.  Parts Check List .............................................................................................................. 20

2.7.2.  Procedure ...................................................................................................................... 20

2.8.  Grounding Checks ...................................................................................................................... 21

2.9.  Data Security .............................................................................................................................. 21

3.  Operation ................................................................................................................. 22

3.1.  Before You Begin ........................................................................................................................ 22

3.2.  Power On .................................................................................................................................. 22

3.2.1.  Power Supply Unit LEDs................................................................................................... 22

3.3.  Ops Panel LEDs and Switches ...................................................................................................... 23

3.4.  Starting the Drives ....................................................................................................................... 24

3.4.1.  Disk Drive LEDs .............................................................................................................. 24