Infortrend SentinelRAID 170 320ML/sec SCSI-to-SCSI RAID Controller manual Table of Contents

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Table of Contents

CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION

1-1

1.1.

PRODUCT OVERVIEW

1-1

1.1.1

Product Introduction

1-1

1.1.2

Enclosure

1-2

1.2.

SR COMPONENTS

1-3

1.2.1

LCD Panel

1-3

1.2.2

Controller Board

1-3

1.2.3

Interfaces

1-5

1.3.

SR ACCESSORY ITEMS

1-7

1.3.1

Serial Cable

1-7

1.3.2

Null Modem

1-7

1.3.3

Ethernet Cable

1-7

1.3.4

Bezel Key

1-7

1.4. SEPARATELY PURCHASED ACCESSORY ITEMS

1-7

1.4.1

DIMM Modules

1-7

1.4.2

SCSI Cables

1-8

1.4.3

Power Cords

1-8

1.4.4

I2C Signal Compatible Cables

1-8

1.5.

OPTIONAL ITEMS

1-8

1.5.1

Battery Backup Unit (BBU)

1-8

1.5.2

Daughter Board Expansion

1-9

1.6.

ENVIRONMENTAL REQUIREMENTS

1-9

1.6.1

Power Supply Requirements

1-9

1.6.2

Cooling Requirements

1-10

1.7.

SR CONTROLLER MONITORING

1-10

1.7.1

I2C Bus

1-10

1.7.2

LED Indicators

1-10

1.7.3

Firmware (FW) and RAIDWatch GUI

1-10

1.7.4

Audible Alarms

1-11

CHAPTER 2: INSTALLATION

2-1

2.1.

INSTALLATION OVERVIEW

2-1

2.2.

INSTALLATION PREREQUISITES

2-1

2.3.

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

2-1

2.3.1

General Considerations

2-1

2.3.2

Static-free Installation

2-2

2.4. HARDWARE INSTALLATION PREPARATION

2-2

2.4.1

Tools or Equipment Needed for Installing the Subsystem

2-2

2.4.2

Planning Before Installation

2-2

2.4.3

General Installation Procedure

2-3

2.5. UNPACKING THE CONTROLLER

2-3

2.6. ACCESSING THE CONTROLLER BOARD

2-4

2.6.1

Overview

2-4

2.6.2

Removing and Replacing the Chassis Top Cover

2-4

2.7. MEMORY MODULE INSTALLATION

2-5

2.7.1

Selecting the DIMMs

2-5

2.7.2

DIMM Module Installation Procedure

2-5

2.8.

BATTERY BACKUP UNIT (BBU) INSTALLATION

2-6

2.8.1

About the First BBU Installation

2-6

2.8.2

BBU Installation Procedure

2-7

2.9.

DAUGHTER BOARD INSTALLATION

2-9

2.9.1

About Daughter Board Installation

2-9

2.9.2

Daughter Board Installation Procedure

2-9

 

 

 

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Contents 320MB/sec SCSI-to-SCSI RAID Controller Installation and Hardware Reference ManualAsia Pacific International Headquarters Contact InformationChina AmericasThis Edition First Published CopyrightDisclaimer TrademarksThis device is in conformity with the EMC Table of Contents Controller Monitoring Appendix C Hardware Troubleshooting Precautions and Instructions Safety PrecautionsESD Precautions About This ManualConventions Who should read this manual?Related Documentation NamingSoftware and Firmware Updates Product Introduction Chapter IntroductionProduct Overview Controller Box EnclosureFront Side Rear SideController Board SR ComponentsLCD Panel JP1 and JP13 Connector Type Label DescriptionController Board Front InterfacesConnector Type Label Description Separately Purchased Accessory Items SR Accessory Items4 I2C Signal Compatible Cables Power ConnectorBattery Backup Unit BBU Optional ItemsDaughter Board Expansion Power Supply RequirementsEnvironmental Requirements SR Controller Monitoring LED IndicatorsCooling Requirements 1 I2C BusAudible Alarms This page is intentionally left blank Installation Overview Chapter InstallationInstallation Prerequisites General ConsiderationsStatic-free Installation Hardware Installation PreparationTools or Equipment Needed for Installing the Subsystem Planning Before InstallationUnpacking the Controller General Installation ProcedureRemoving and Replacing the Chassis Top Cover Accessing the Controller BoardOverview Selecting the DIMMs Memory Module InstallationDimm Module Installation Procedure About the First BBU Installation Battery Backup Unit BBU InstallationRemove the Battery Connector Cap BBU Installation ProcedureInstall the Battery Charger Board Daughter Board Installation Procedure Daughter Board InstallationAbout Daughter Board Installation Daughter Board Installation Controller Monitoring Overview Chapter Controller MonitoringPWR Status-indicating LEDsI2C Port Enclosure Monitoring Audible AlarmDefault Threshold Values I2C Port Enclosure Monitoring Chapter Controller Connections Operation 1 I/O Channel ConfigurationSentinelRAID Connection Host ConnectionDrive Connection SR 170 TopologiesScsi Termination Unique IDsSR 170 Topologies Dual Host Connection Dual Host ConnectionExpansion Controller IntegrationOther Connections Power ConnectionConnecting RS-232C Terminal Emulation Check List Power OnLCD Screen Power On SequenceStop I/O access to the system Disconnect the host Power Off ProcedurePower Off Procedure Controller Maintenance Overview Chapter Controller MaintenanceAbout Controller Maintenance User Serviceable ComponentsReplacing a failed Dimm Module When should a Dimm module be replaced?Dimm Module Replacement Procedure Replacing a failed Dimm Module Replacing a Failed Optional BBU Module About BBU MaintenanceOnce the controller board has pack from the charger board BBU Charger Board Replacement Daughter Board MaintenanceAbout Daughter Board Maintenance Replacing a Daughter BoardRemove the Daughter Board Retention Screws This page is intentionally left blank Flexible Configuration Appendix a SentinelRAID FeaturesUser-friendly Configuration Utilities SCSI-320 I/O ChannelsController Architecture Other Fault Tolerant FeaturesGlobal and Local Spares Hot-swapping of DrivesController Chassis RAID Levels SupportedThis page is intentionally left blank Specification Feature Appendix B Hardware SpecificationsConfiguration RAID Management Controller ArchitectureFault Tolerance Specification Size Technical SpecificationsDescription Specification SoftwareController Specifications Technical Specifications Problem Appendix C Hardware TroubleshootingProblem Installed. Reinstall a Dimm module will usually solve This page is intentionally left blank Accessories Appendix D Spare Parts and AccessoriesAccessory Part Number Description Spare PartsAccessories Controller Main Board Interfaces Appendix E Connectors and Jumper IdentificationController Main Board Interface Descriptions Label Connector NamePin Description LED Jumper Pin OutsCOM Port Pin Outs Pin Pin Name Symbol Type DescriptionJ3 I2C Port Symbol Parameter Rating Unit J1 Battery ConnectorTTL Device Parameters PinIFT-9012 RS-232C Extension Cable IFT- 9011 Null ModemIndex SentinelRAID 170 Installation and Hardware Reference Manual Index This page is intentionally left blank