SimpleTech ZeusIOPS manual Installation, System Requirements

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INSTALLATION

SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS

There is a risk of electrocution! Use extreme caution when handling the solid state drive and while connecting it to a power source. Observe all applicable electrical safety rules while installing the solid state drive. Make sure to read and thoroughly understand this section before attempting to install the drive.

SCSI CONNECTIONS

The ZeusIOPS 3.5-inch Fibre Channel SSD can be installed in an operating system environment that supports SCSI-3 or greater devices (the SSDs are intended to be compliant to future SCSI-4 standards). If the system does not have a Fibre Channel AL-Port, the user will need to supply and install an adapter before proceeding with the installation. If the system fails to recognize the drive, make sure the most recent drivers for the host adapter are installed. If the drive is connected to the motherboard, the drivers are provided by the motherboard manufacturer. Changes to the operating system are not required.

Make sure the following is on hand before installing the SSD:

•Phillips screwdriver

•Six M3 machine screws

•A cable suitable to connect the backplane or tailgate card to the HBA

•An available tailgate card or backplane connection.

•Available 12V power source

SINGLE CHANNEL OPERATION

The ZeusIOPS SSD is dual-ported and can be accessed simultaneously down both ports or channels. This allows the drive to be used on systems that have multi-pathing software, also known as “Dynamic Multi-Pathing” or DMP. The DMP software allows for two completely separate paths from the one host machine to access the same drive; the two separate paths are recognized as being logically connected together. This allows for some redundancy to be incorporated into the system. Systems that support DMP typically send commands to the drive down both channels, using the channel that is the least busy. If one channel fails for any reason then all commands are automatically switched to use the remaining active channel.

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Contents ZeusIOPS Fibre Channel Inch Solid State Drive Product Manual Export Administration Regulation Manual Conventions Page Revision History Revision Status Summary SheetPage Table of Contents Product Description Performance CharacteristicsElectrical Specifications Interface Specifications FC-AL FeaturesInstallation Physical CharacteristicsEnvironmental Characteristics Fibre Channel StandardRegulatory Compliance Contact and Ordering InformationPage List of Tables Page List of Figures Page Product ID Code Capacity Approximate ScopeProduct ID Codes Electrical Specifications Standard FeaturesPerformance Characteristics Interface SpecificationsRegulatory Compliance InstallationFibre Channel Standard Reference Documents Download upgrades via the Fibre Channel interface Environmental Characteristics Product Description Performance Characteristics Data Transfer Rates Parameter Value UnitsSanitize Times and Standards Erase TimesCapacity Erase Time Standard DoD 522.22-M Afssi NSA Capacity MinutesUnauthorized maintenance to the SSD will void the warranty Power Requirements Electrical SpecificationsPower Supply Power ConsumptionGrounding Fault LED OUT SignalReady LED OUT Signal Selid Function Selid to Alpa TranslationSTARTn Mated SELN/PESIN Signal DefinitionsSFF-8045 Enclosure Service Interface Parallel ESI High Parallel ESI LowDevctrlcodex Devctrlcoden Signal DefinitionsDrive Present Link RateInterface Specifications SSD OperationSCA-2 Interface Connector Relative SCA-2 Connector Location Pin SCA-2 Connector Pinout Voltage and Ground SignalsOption Support Loop ConnectionsFC-AL Supported Options FCP-SCSI Commands Command Code Command NameAllocation Length Report Luns CommandBit Byte Operation Code A0h Reserved Select Report Read 6 CDB Read 6 Command 08hTest Unit Ready CDB Code Reserved Allocation Length Control Write 6 CDBBit Byte Operation Code 0Ah Version Ecma Version ANSI-approved Version Bit Byte Peripheral Qualifier Peripheral Device TypeDevice-Type Modifier Reserved Response Data Format AdditionalReserved Code Allocation Length Control Mode Sense CDBCode Field Descriptions Send Diagnostics CDB Parameter List LengthCode Reserved Log Sense CommandBit Byte Operation Parameter PointerRead Capacity CDB Bit Byte Operation Code 28h Logical Unit number Rsvd Read Extended 10 28hRead Extended 10 CDB Reserved RelAdrReserve RelAdr Verify 10 2FhBit Byte Operation Code 2Ah Logical Unit Number Rsvd Mode Value Description Write Buffer Command 3BhBit Byte Operation Code 3Bh Reserved Mode Buffer ID Buffer OffsetCode Description Subclause Code Field Descriptions for Mode SenseBit Byte Operation Code 5Ah Reserved Persistent Reserve Bit Byte Operation Code 5Eh Reserved Service ActionBit Byte Operation Code 5Fh Reserved Service Action Unsupported Mandatory Commands Command Command Code DescriptionFibre Channel Standard Fibre Channel Arbitrated LoopPage Fabric Node Connection Fabric Node ConnectionOpen MonitoringArbitration ClosedFCP Function Levels FCP Level DescriptionFormatted Capacities Physical CharacteristicsGeneral Physical Characteristics ZeusIOPS 3.5-Inch Dimensions Operating Temperatures Environmental CharacteristicsTemperature Conditions Storage TemperaturesComponent Locations Maximum Component TemperaturesComponent Designator Maximum Package Temperature Installation System RequirementsDrive Configuration Power-On Fault Codes Flash Series ConditionOperational Fault Codes Code Condition DescriptionSelectid Configurations Bit Bits 5 Configuration ResultPossible Drive Orientations Suggested Air Flow Patterns for Cooling Exterior Mounting Specifications Underside Mounting Holes Side Mounting HolesDrive Installation Operating System Specifications Microsoft OS CompatibilityOperating System SSD Management UtilityZeusIOPS Management Utility Requirements Web BrowserNand Flash Support Mark/Approval Documentation Regulatory ComplianceMARKING, Approvals and Supporting Documentation Restriction of Hazardous MaterialsRadio Frequency Immunity Requirements Verification TestingRadio Frequency Emissions EMI Test Site CorrelationAcceptance Criteria Definitions Electrostatic Discharge ESDESD Requirements Acceptance Criteria DefinitionsContact and Ordering Information Contact InformationPage Index Manual Conventions Scope Page FCC Declaration of Conformity Certification and WarrantyLimited Warranty ModificationsStec Inc World Headquarters