Meridian Data 16i manual Installation and Hardware Reference Manual

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EMD EXCEL

s to ra g e MERIDIAN

DATA, INC.

SecurStor 16i

iSCSI to SATA-II RAID Subsystem

Installation and Hardware

Reference Manual

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Contents Installation and Hardware Reference Manual Copyright Contact InformationFCC Class B Radio Frequency Interference Statement Electric Shock WarningCCC Precautions and Instructions Safety PrecautionsESD Precautions Who should read this manual? About This ManualConventions Steps Software and Firmware UpdatesLists Table of Contents Subsystem Monitoring Appendix a Technical Specifications This page intentionally left blank Page Product Introduction Product OverviewEnclosure Chassis Chassis Overview Front Panel Overview Physical DimensionsRear Panel Overview Hard Drive NumberingBackplane Board Subsystem ComponentsRAID Controller Module Drive TraysController Module Interfaces 2-port version Controller Module InterfacesDimm Module Power Supply Units5 BBU PSU Module Cooling Modules1 I2C bus LED IndicatorsHot-swappable Components Firmware FW Audible AlarmsHot-swap Capabilities Normalized Airflow ComponentsThis page intentionally left blank Page Introduction Chapter Hardware InstallationSecurStor 16i Installation and Hardware Reference Manual General Installation Procedure Installation Procedure Flowchart Installation OverviewUnpacking the Subsystem BBU Module Installation Overview BBU InstallationBBU Warnings and Precautions Installation ProcedureLoosening the BBU Retention Screws Hard Drive Installation Prerequisites Hard Drive InstallationFront View of an Individual Drive Tray Drive Tray Key-lock Rotation Rack/Cabinet InstallationPage Subsystem Monitoring Overview Chapter Subsystem MonitoringBrief Overview of the LEDs Status-indicating LEDsDrive Tray LEDs Name Color Status Controller Module LEDsAmber Restore Nvram Defaults a Push ButtonEthernet Port LEDs How to use the button?PSU LEDs BBU Module LEDColor Status Cooling Module LEDsDefault Threshold Values Audible AlarmFailed Devices I2C MonitoringPage Cabling Connection OverviewNetwork Topologies Host Connection TopologiesPoints of Failure Sample Topology Direct-Attached, Dual-path ConnectionSample Topology Multiple Servers Each with Dual Connections ISCSI Topology and Host LUN Mapping Sample Topology Connection and Host LUN Mapping Power OnPower On Enclosure Power On ProcedureCheck List Power Switches Power On Status CheckStop I/O access to the system Power Off ProcedureGeneral Notes on Component Replacement MaintenanceOverview Overview Replacing Controller Module ComponentsRemoving the Controller Module Subsystem Maintenance and UpgradingLoosening the Retention Screws from the BBU Module Removing the Controller Module from Chassis Replacing the Controller ModuleReplacing or Upgrading Memory Modules Memory Module Installation OverviewSelecting the Memory Modules Removing a Dimm Module Dimm Module InstallationFault Conditions Replacing a Faulty BBUReplacing a Faulty BBU Remove the Retention Screws from BBU Faceplate Install the BBU Module Printed Text on PSU Handle Replacing a Failed PSU ModulePSU Parts Identification Replacing the PSU Module10 Removing the PSU Retention Screw Cooling Module Maintenance Replacing a Cooling Module Remove the cooling fan assembly by the following steps13 Removing a Cooling Module Replacing a Failed Hard Drive Hard Drive Maintenance Overview15 Front View of an Individual Drive Tray Replacing a Hard Drive16 Opening the Drive Tray Front Flap 18 Loosening the Hard Drive Screws Page Appendix a Certifications Architecture ConfigurationDrive Tray Specifications RAID Management SecurStor 16i Installation and Hardware Reference Manual COM1 Serial Port Cable Appendix B PinoutsCOM2 Serial Port Cable to UPS Null ModemEthernet Port Pinouts STP LAN Cable Connect the PSU Module Power Cords Appendix C Uninterruptible Power SupplySet the Baud Rate Connect COM2 SecurStor 16i Installation and Hardware Reference ManualUPS Messages Normal Operational StatusUPS Message Summary Message 5 Warning UPS Battery Low 50%This page is intentionally left blank