LaCie 12big Rack Fibre 8 User Manual

LaCie 12big Rack Storage Server

User Manual 

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Table of Contents

Table of Contents

1.  Safety Guidelines ........................................................................................................ 7

1.1.  Safe Handling .............................................................................................................................. 7

1.2. Safety .......................................................................................................................................... 7

1.2.1.  Battery Precautions ........................................................................................................... 8

1.3.  Rack System Safety Precautions ...................................................................................................... 9

2.  System Overview ....................................................................................................... 10

2.1.  The 12big Rack Storage Server .................................................................................................... 10

2.2.  The Enclosure Core Product ......................................................................................................... 10

2.3.  Enclosure Chassis ....................................................................................................................... 11

2.4.  ATX Server Subsystem .................................................................................................................. 11

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

2.4.2.  PCI Express Slots ............................................................................................................ 12

2.4.3.  Memory Slots ................................................................................................................. 12

2.4.4.  TPM (Trusted Platform Module) ........................................................................................ 12

2.4.5.  ATX Server LEDs ............................................................................................................. 12

2.4.5.1.  Server Status LEDs .......................................................................................... 12

2.4.5.2.  Network Port LEDs .......................................................................................... 12

2.4.5.3.  ID LED ........................................................................................................... 12

2.5.  eUSB Flash Drive ........................................................................................................................ 12

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

2.7.  Enclosure Rear Panel ................................................................................................................... 13

2.8.  Power Supply Unit ....................................................................................................................... 13

2.8.1.  Multiple Power Supply Units ............................................................................................. 13

2.9.  Cooling Fans .............................................................................................................................. 13

2.10. Drive Carrier Module .................................................................................................................. 14

2.10.1. Drive Status Indicator ...................................................................................................... 14

2.10.2. Anti-Tamper Locks .......................................................................................................... 14

2.10.3. Mixed Drive Types .......................................................................................................... 14

2.10.4. Dummy Drive Carrier Modules ........................................................................................ 14

2.10.5. Blanking Plates ............................................................................................................... 15

3. Installation ................................................................................................................ 16

3.1. Introduction ................................................................................................................................ 16

3.2. Pre-Installation ............................................................................................................................ 16

3.2.1.  System Components ....................................................................................................... 16

3.2.2.  Preparation of Site .......................................................................................................... 16

3.2.3.  Rack Precautions ............................................................................................................ 16

3.2.4.  Rack Installation Pre-Requisites ........................................................................................ 17

3.3.  Unpacking the Enclosure System .................................................................................................. 17

3.4. Installation ................................................................................................................................. 18

3.4.1. Equipment ..................................................................................................................... 18

3.4.2.  Mounting the System into a Rack ..................................................................................... 18

3.4.3.  Installing the Modules ..................................................................................................... 19

3.4.4.  Connecting the Power Cords ........................................................................................... 19

3.4.5.  Grounding Checks ......................................................................................................... 19

4. Operation ................................................................................................................. 20

4.1.  Powering On the Enclosure .......................................................................................................... 20

4.2.  Powering Off the Enclosure .......................................................................................................... 20

4.3.  Drive Anti-Tamper Locks .............................................................................................................. 20