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Galaxy RAID
Model GHDX2-2430S-24F4D
24 bay FC-4G to SATA-II RAID Subsystem
Single Controller
Model GHDX2-2430R-24F4D
24 bay FC-4G to SATA-II RAID Subsystem
Dual Controller
Installation and Hardware
Reference Manual
Version 1007
Version 1.0 (08, 2005)
Contents
Main
Galaxy RAID
Model GHDX2-2430S-24F4D
24 bay FC-4G to SATA-II RAID Subsystem Single Controller
Model GHDX2-2430R-24F4D
24 bay FC-4G to SATA-II RAID Subsystem Dual Controller
Contact Information
Americas
Copyright 2007
This Edition First Published 2007
Disclaimer
Trademarks
FCC (applies in the U.S. and Canada)
FCC Class A Note
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Table of Contents
CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION
CHAPTER 2 HARDWARE INSTALLATION
CHAPTER 3 SUBSYSTEM MONITORING
CHAPTER 4 SUBSYSTEM CONNECTION AND OPERATION
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Safety Precautions
Precautions and Instructions
ESD Precautions
About This Manual
Revision History
RAIDWatch Users Manual
Initial release
Who should read this manual?
Conventions
Naming
Lists
NOTE:
Software and Firmware Updates
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Chapter 1 Introduction
1.1. Product Overview
1.1.1 Enclosure Chassis 1.1.1.1 Chassis Overview
1.1.1.2 Physical Dimensions
1.1.1.3 Front Panel Overview
1.1.1.4 Drive Slot Numbering
1.1.1.5 Rear Panel Overview
1.1.1.6 The Backplane Board
1.1.1.7 Subsystem Rack/Cabinet Installation
1.2. Subsystem Components
1.2.1 LCD Keypad Panel
1.2.2 Drive Trays
WARNING!
NOTE:
1.2.3 RAID Controller Module
WARNING!
1.2.4 Controller Module Interfaces
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New Feature:
1.2.7 Power Supply Units
Power Supply Safety Restrictions
1.2.8 Cooling Modules
Intelligent Dual Speed Operation
1.2.9 Enclosure DIP Switches
1.3. Subsystem Monitoring
1.4. Hot-swappable Components
1.4.3 Normalized Airflow
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Chapter 2 Hardware Installation
2.1. Installation Overview
2.2. Installation Pre-requisites
2.3. Static-free Installation
2.4. General Installation Procedure
CAUTION!
2.4.1 Installation Procedure Flowchart
2.5. Unpacking the Subsystem
2.6. Memory Module Installation
2.6.1 Memory Module Installation Overview
NOTE:
Considerations:
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2.7. Rackmounting the Subsystem
2.7.2 Installation Steps
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2.8. Hard Drive Installation
2.8.1 Hard Drive Installation Overview WARNING!
2.8.2 Hard Drive Installation Pre-requisites CAUTION!
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2.9. Drive Tray Installation
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WARNING!
2.10. Power Cord Cable Clamp Installation
2.10.1 Component Description
2.10.2 Cable Clamp Installation
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Chapter 3 Subsystem Monitoring
3.1. Subsystem Monitoring Overview
I2C: An I2Cbus connects sensors and presence detection circuitries within the
3.2. Status-indicating LEDs
3.2.1 Controller Module LEDs
3.2.1.1 Fibre Port LEDs
3.2.1.2 Restore Default LED
CAUTION!
3.2.2 LAN Port LEDs
3.2.3 LCD Keypad Panel
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NOTE:
The MUTE button silences the alarm temporarily until the next controller
3.2.4 Drive Tray LEDs
3.2.5 BBU Module LED
IMPORTANT!
3.2.6 PSU Module LED
3.2.7 Cooling Module LED
3.3. Audible Alarm
WARNING!
3.3.1 Default Threshold Values
3.4. I2C Monitoring
Chapter 4 Connection and Operation
4.1 FC Host Connection Prerequisites
4.1.1 Choosing the Fibre Cables
WARNING!
4.1.2 FC Lasers CAUTION!
4.1.3 FC Speed Auto-negotiation
NOTE:
4.1.4 SFP Transceivers
NOTE:
4.2 Topology and Configuration Considerations
4.2.1 Basic Configuration Rules
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4.2.2 Fibre Channel Topologies
4.2.3 Host-side Topologies
NOTE:
4.2.4 Drive-side Topologies
4.2.5 Internal Connections
4.2.6 Unique Identifier
4.2.7 ID/LUN Mapping
4.3 Fibre Channels
4.3.1 Onboard Hub Settings
4.3.2 Jumper Assignments
DIP Switch Configurations and Host Port Connectivity:
IMPORTANT:
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4.4 Host Connection Sample Topologies
4.4.1 Simple, Direct Connection to Host Computers
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4.4.2 Direct-attached Connections with Data Link Fault Tolerance
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4.4.3 Hub Disabled and Switched Fabric Connection
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4.4.4 Expansion Links
4.5 Power On
4.5.1 Check List
4.5.2 Power On Procedure
CAUTION!
4.5.3 Power On Status Check
Controller module LEDs The controller ready, host and drive ports
Drive tray LEDs The blue LED for all the drive trays (that contain
LCD panel LEDs The blue LED on the LCD panel should be lit,
Firmware and RAIDWatch The overall status of the system can be
Audible alarm If any errors occur during the initialization process,
4.5.4 LCD Screen
GHDX2-24 Ready
4.6 Power Off Procedure
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Chapter 5 Subsystem Maintenance
5.1. Introducing Subsystem Maintenance and Upgrading
5.1.1 Maintenance
WARNING!
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5.2. Replacing Controller Module Components
5.2.2 Notes on Controller Module Maintenance
5.2.3 Removing the Controller Module CAUTION!
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5.2.4 DIMM Module Replacement
5.2.5 Replacing the Controller Module
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5.3. Replacing a Failed BBU Component
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NOTE:
5.4. Replacing a Failed PSU Module
5.4.1 Notes on PSU Module Maintenance
WARNING!
5.4.2 Replacing a PSU Module
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5.5. Cooling Module Maintenance
5.5.1 Notes on Cooling Module Maintenance
NOTE:
WARNING!
5.5.2 Replacing a Cooling Module
5.6. Drive Tray Maintenance
5.6.1 Notes on Hard Drive Maintenance
5.6.2 Hard Drive Replacement
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Appendix A Subsystem Specifications
A.1. Technical Specifications
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A.2. Controller Functional Specifications
A.3. Drive Tray Specifications
A.4. Power Supply Specifications
A.5. Cooling Module Specifications
A.6. RAID Management
A.7. Fault Tolerance Management
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Appendix B Spare Parts and Accessories
B.1. Spare Parts
B.2. Accessories and Optional Items
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Appendix C Pinouts
C.1. SFP Connector Pinouts
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C.2. COM1 Serial Port Cable
C.3. COM1 Cable: DB9 Audio Jack Y-Cable Pinouts
C.4. COM2 Serial Port Cable to UPS
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C.5. Null Modem
C.6. Ethernet Port Pinouts
C.7. Power Socket