Version 1.0 (8, 2006) Installation and Hardware Reference Manual iSCSI to SATA-II RAID Subsystem EonStorTMA16E-G2130-4
EonStor A16E-G2130-4 Installation and Hardware Reference Manual Briefly describes how to monitor the subsystem. Describes how to maintain the
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Chapter 1 Introduction 1.1 Product Overview 1.1.1 Product Introduction This chapter briefly introduces the A16E-G2130-4 iSCSI-to-SATA-II storage s
EonStor A16E-G2130-4 Installation and Hardware Reference Manual The controller board is housed in a metal canister and is referred to as the “control
Chapter 1: Introduction Figure 1-2: Locations of Key Components 1.1.2.2 Physical Dimensions The A16E-G2130-4 comes in a 3U chassis with the following
EonStor A16E-G2130-4 Installation and Hardware Reference Manual The front panel shown in Figure 1-3 accommodates the following components: • Drive b
Chapter 1: Introduction connectors are on located on the controller’s faceplate. (See Section 1.2.2) • BBU module: An optional BBU module sustains un
EonStor A16E-G2130-4 Installation and Hardware Reference Manual 1.2.1 Drive Trays Figure 1-6: Drive Tray Front View PN: IFT-9273CDTray The A16E-G21
Chapter 1: Introduction The heart of the A16E-G2130-4 RAID controller subsystem is the iSCSI-to-SATA controller board. The controller comes with four
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EonStor A16E-G2130-4 Installation and Hardware Reference Manual management interfaces include: telnet, Java-based RAIDWatch manager, or the web-based
Chapter 1: Introduction The subsystem is equipped with two (2) redundant, hot-swappable, 530W PSUs, which are installed into the rear section of the c
EonStor A16E-G2130-4 Installation and Hardware Reference Manual Figure 1-10: Cooling Module 1.3 Subsystem Monitoring The iSCSI RAID subsystem come
Chapter 1: Introduction • Drive trays (2 LEDs on each tray) 1.3.3 Firmware (FW) Firmware: The firmware is pre-installed software used to configure
EonStor A16E-G2130-4 Installation and Hardware Reference Manual • BBU module • Hard disk drives 1.4.3 Normalized Airflow Proper cooling is referre
Chapter 2 Hardware Installation 2.1 Introduction This chapter gives detailed instructions on how to install the subsystem. When installing the subs
EonStor A16E-G2130-4 Installation and Hardware Reference Manual STP cables should be applied. Infortrend provides certified cables as an optional a
Chapter 2: Hardware Installation b. The subsystem is designed to operate in an environment where the ambient temperature around the chassis must not
EonStor A16E-G2130-4 Installation and Hardware Reference Manual 17. Provide a soft, clean surface to place your enclosure on before working on it.
Chapter 2: Hardware Installation 2.4 General Installation Procedure Following all the instructions provided below can save subsystem installation tim
EonStor A16E-G2130-4 Installation and Hardware Reference Manual Copyright 2006 This Edition First Published 2006 All rights reserved. This publicati
EonStor A16E-G2130-4 Installation and Hardware Reference Manual power up the subsystem and configure the RAID array. (See Section 4.4) 2.4.1 Instal
Chapter 2: Hardware Installation Lower level: Three (3) boxes are placed in the lower level. One (1) box contains the enclosure chassis with all the
EonStor A16E-G2130-4 Installation and Hardware Reference Manual 2.7.2 BBU Warnings and Precautions Install or replace the BBU module only with a
Chapter 2: Hardware Installation Figure 2-2: Loosening the BBU Retention Screws Step 3. Once the retention screws are loosened, gently retrieve th
EonStor A16E-G2130-4 Installation and Hardware Reference Manual Figure 2-4: Installing the BBU Module NOTE: It is recommended to charge your BBU
Chapter 2: Hardware Installation WARNING! 1. Handle hard drives with extreme care. Hard drives are very delicate. Dropping a drive against a hard
EonStor A16E-G2130-4 Installation and Hardware Reference Manual WARNING! All drive trays must be installed into the enclosure even if they do not
Chapter 2: Hardware Installation Figure 2-8: Installing a Drive Tray Step 4. Close the front flap on the drive tray. Make sure the front flap is
EonStor A16E-G2130-4 Installation and Hardware Reference Manual 2.10 Rack/Cabinet Installation PN: IFT-9273CSlide32 PN: IFT-9273CSlide36 The subs
Chapter 3 Subsystem Monitoring 3.1 Subsystem Monitoring Overview The A16E-G2130-4 subsystem is equipped with a variety of self-monitoring feature
EonStor A16E-G2130-4 Installation and Hardware Reference Manual Warnings and Certifications Restricted Access Location: This equipment is intended
EonStor A16E-G2130-4 Installation and Hardware Reference Manual event notification via email, fax, LAN broadcast, SNMP traps, MSN Messenger, SMS (S
Chapter 3: Subsystem Monitoring Ethernet Ports 2 10 (5 ports) See Section 0 BBU Module (if BBU is installed) 1 1 See Section 3.2.5 PSU Module 1 2 S
EonStor A16E-G2130-4 Installation and Hardware Reference Manual 3.2.3 Controller Module LEDs The LEDs on the rear-facing faceplate of the RAID cont
Chapter 3: Subsystem Monitoring after a few seconds. Note that restoring default will not affect the existing RAID configurations of disk drives.
EonStor A16E-G2130-4 Installation and Hardware Reference Manual How to use the button? After the subsystem is powered down, you can use a straight
Chapter 3: Subsystem Monitoring 3.2.5 BBU Module LED The BBU module has an LED on its faceplate. (See Figure 3-5) The function is the same as the sim
EonStor A16E-G2130-4 Installation and Hardware Reference Manual 3.2.7 Cooling Module LEDs Each individual cooling fan within the cooling module has
Chapter 3: Subsystem Monitoring 3.3.1 Default Threshold Values Table 3-7 shows the default threshold values for the EonStor A16E-G2130-4 subsystem.
EonStor A16E-G2130-4 Installation and Hardware Reference Manual 3.4 I2C Monitoring The operating status of PSU and cooling fan modules are collecte
Chapter 4 Subsystem Connection and Operation 4.1 Connection Overview 4.1.1 Cabling Following are the requirements on the type of cables u
EonStor A16E-G2130-4 Installation and Hardware Reference Manual Warning: A shielded power cord is required in order to meet FCC emission limits and
EonStor A16E-G2130-4 Installation and Hardware Reference Manual WARNING! All cables must be handled with care. Make sure Ethernet cables do not run
Chapter 4: Subsystem Connection and Operation 1. The RAIDWatch management software accesses a subsystem through its IP address. A management station
EonStor A16E-G2130-4 Installation and Hardware Reference Manual iSCSI Topology and Host LUN Mapping: Configuration Details: 1. A logical drive can
Chapter 4: Subsystem Connection and Operation Figure 4 - 2: Sample Topology: Connection and Host LUN Mapping 4.3 Power On Once all the components
EonStor A16E-G2130-4 Installation and Hardware Reference Manual 4.3.1 Check List BEFORE powering on the EonStor subsystem, please check the following
Chapter 4: Subsystem Connection and Operation The servers or iSCSI initiators should be the last devices that are turned on. Please refer to the docum
EonStor A16E-G2130-4 Installation and Hardware Reference Manual Audible Alarm - If any errors occur during the initialization process, the onboard
Chapter 5 Subsystem Maintenance and Upgrading 5.1. Overview 5.1.1 Maintenance Constant monitoring and maintenance of your A16E-G2130-4 s
EonStor A16E-G2130-4 Installation and Hardware Reference Manual Qualified engineers who are familiar with the A16E-G2130-4 subsystem should be th
Chapter 5: Subsystem Maintenance and Upgrading 5.2. Replacing Controller Module Components 5.2.1 Overview The controller module consists of the fol
EonStor A16E-G2130-4 Installation and Hardware Reference Manual contact your local city office, your household waste disposal service or the shop wh
EonStor A16E-G2130-4 Installation and Hardware Reference Manual Step 1. Prepare a clean, static-free work pad or container into which to place the
Chapter 5: Subsystem Maintenance and Upgrading Figure 55-2: Loosening the Retention Screws from the Controller Module Step 7. Disconnect all cable
EonStor A16E-G2130-4 Installation and Hardware Reference Manual 5.2.4 Replacing the Controller Module If the controller module has failed, replac
Chapter 5: Subsystem Maintenance and Upgrading removed and a replacement installed. Replacement and installation instructions are described fully bel
EonStor A16E-G2130-4 Installation and Hardware Reference Manual Step 1. Prepare an anti-static work pad or container for placing a removed module
Chapter 5: Subsystem Maintenance and Upgrading Step 7. Reinstall the controller module. After the DIMM module has been properly installed, install
EonStor A16E-G2130-4 Installation and Hardware Reference Manual 2. A BBU module has been charged for over twelve (12) hours. A timer is embedded wi
Chapter 5: Subsystem Maintenance and Upgrading 5.4.2 Replacing a Faulty BBU To replace the BBU, please follow these steps: Step 1. Remove the fau
EonStor A16E-G2130-4 Installation and Hardware Reference Manual Figure 5-7: Install the BBU Module Step 3. Secure the BBU module to the enclosu
Chapter 5: Subsystem Maintenance and Upgrading 5.5. Replacing a Failed PSU Module 5.5.1 Notes on PSU Module Maintenance Two (1+1) redundant PSU
EonStor A16E-G2130-4 Installation and Hardware Reference Manual 2.7.3 Installation Procedure ...
EonStor A16E-G2130-4 Installation and Hardware Reference Manual 5.5.2 Replacing the PSU Module WARNING! Before you insert a new PSU, be sure that
Chapter 5: Subsystem Maintenance and Upgrading Figure 5-10: Removing the PSU Retention Screw Step 4. Remove the PSU module by grabbing the rejecti
EonStor A16E-G2130-4 Installation and Hardware Reference Manual WARNING! 1. When a PSU is removed form the chassis, the cooling module is also rem
Chapter 5: Subsystem Maintenance and Upgrading Replacing a cooling module: Once you are notified that a cooling module has failed, it should be re
EonStor A16E-G2130-4 Installation and Hardware Reference Manual Step 3-1. Make sure the PSU handle is in the down position so that you can grab the
Chapter 5: Subsystem Maintenance and Upgrading Step 4. Install the replacement module by aligning it with the module bay on the PSU module and gent
EonStor A16E-G2130-4 Installation and Hardware Reference Manual then wait for at least 30 seconds for the hard drive motor to spin down before takin
Chapter 5: Subsystem Maintenance and Upgrading Figure 5-15: Front View of an Individual Drive Tray Step 3. Open the front flap on the drive tray.
EonStor A16E-G2130-4 Installation and Hardware Reference Manual Figure 5-17: Removing a Drive Tray Step 5. Remove the four (4) retention screws t
Appendix A Specifications A.1. Technical Specifications Environmental Specifications Humidity 5 to 95% (non condensing – operating and non-operating
EonStor A16E-G2130-4 Installation and Hardware Reference Manual A.1. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS ...
EonStor A16E-G2130-4 Installation and Hardware Reference Manual Certifications • FCC Class-B • CE • CB • UL60959 / IEC 60950 • BSMI Shock Half-
Appendix A Specifications A.2. Controller Specifications A.2.1 Configuration Specification RAID Levels 0, 1(0 + 1), 3, 5, 6, 10, 30, 50, 60, JBOD,
EonStor A16E-G2130-4 Installation and Hardware Reference Manual A.3. Drive Tray Specifications Specification Height 28mm Width 110mm Depth 218.92mm
Appendix A Specifications Low speed: 46dB Max. A.6. RAID Management Specification Configuration • Text-based firmware-embedded utility over RS-2
EonStor A16E-G2130-4 Installation and Hardware Reference Manual Concurrent Rebuild on Multiple Drives in a RAID (0 + 1) or RAID6 Logical Drive Yes Sa
Appendix B Spare Parts and Accessories B.1. Spare Parts Spare parts that come with the subsystem are listed in Table B-1. Model Name Description
EonStor A16E-G2130-4 Installation and Hardware Reference Manual B.2. Accessories Accessories that came with the subsystem are listed in Table B-2. M
Appendix C Pinouts C.1. D-SUB 9 and Audio Jack Pinouts C.1.1 COM1 Serial Port Cable COM1 Cable: This cable connects between COM1 serial port on
EonStor A16E-G2130-4 Installation and Hardware Reference Manual 6 DSR (Shorted) 7 RTS (Shorted) 8 CTS (Shorted) 9 NC Table C-1: COM1 Adapter Cable CN
C.2. Null Modem A null modem has its wires swapped and is necessary for connecting COM1 CN2 to the serial port of a management computer. PN: IFT-9011
EonStor A16E-G2130-4 Installation and Hardware Reference Manual and will consequently lead to the system overheating, which can cause irreparable da
EonStor A16E-G2130-4 Installation and Hardware Reference Manual C.3. Ethernet Port Pinouts Figure C-4: Ethernet Port Pinouts Pin Pin Name Pin
metal shield – braided wire – metal shield Figure C-5: STP Ethernet Cable Pinouts C.5. Main Power IEC-type receptacle. Unless specified otherwi
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Appendix D Uninterruptible Power Supply D.1 Uninterruptible Power Supply Overview An uninterruptible power supply (UPS) is a separately purchase
EonStor A16E-G2130-4 Installation and Hardware Reference Manual D.4 Connecting the UPS to the Subsystem D.4.1 Connect the PSU Module Power Cords Th
Appendix D: Uninterruptible Power Supply D.5 Power On When powering on the subsystem, the UPS must be powered on before the subsystem. For instruction
EonStor A16E-G2130-4 Installation and Hardware Reference Manual D.6.2 UPS Messages The following messages may appear on the LCD screen: Message 1: “U
Appendix D: Uninterruptible Power Supply D.6.3 UPS Message Summary Table A-1 below summarizes the UPS messages described above. It is important that
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