321 Studios GHDX2-2430S-24F4D specification

Chapter 1: Introduction

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Model GHDX2-2430S-24F4D Model GHDX2-2430R-24F4DBay FC-4G to SATA-II RAID Subsystem Single Controller Bay FC-4G to SATA-II RAID Subsystem Dual Controller Contact Information Americas Trademarks This Edition First PublishedDisclaimer FCC Class a Note Restricted Access LocationElectric Shock Warning Not cover other matters, such as style or performance Page Table of Contents Subsystem Monitoring Appendix B Spare Parts and Accessories Page Precautions and Instructions ESD Precautions Revision History Naming Lists Software and Firmware Updates Galaxy Raid Installation and Hardware Reference Manual Chapter Introduction Product Overview Enclosure Chassis Chassis Overview Physical Dimensions Galaxy 24-bay Sata RAID Subsystem Overview Front Panel Overview Drive Slot Numbering Rear Panel Overview Galaxy GHDX2-2430R-24F4D Rear View Subsystem Rack/Cabinet Installation Subsystem ComponentsBackplane Board LCD Keypad Panel Drive Trays RAID Controller Module Controller Module Interfaces RAID Controller Faceplate Dimm Module BBU Module Power Supply Units New Feature Power Supply Safety Restrictions 11 PSU Module Cooling Modules Intelligent Dual Speed Operation Enclosure DIP Switches 12 Cooling Module LED Indicators Subsystem Monitoring1 I2C bus Firmware and RAIDWatch GUI Audible Alarm Hot-swappable ComponentsHot-swap Capabilities Components Normalized Airflow This page is intentionally left blank Installation Overview Installation Pre-requisites Static-free Installation General Installation Procedure Installation Procedure Flowchart Installation Procedure Flowchart Unpacking the Subsystem Memory Module Installation Memory Module Installation Overview Dimm Module Installation/Replacement Selecting the Memory Modules Removing the BBU Module Removing the Controller Module Accessing a Dimm Module Installing the Controller Module Package Contents Rackmounting the Subsystem Installation Steps Package Contents Fitting a Support Bracket to Rack Posts Attaching M5 Cage Nuts to Rack Posts 11 Attaching End Brackets to the Rear Side of Enclosure Hard Drive Installation Pre-requisites Hard Drive InstallationHard Drive Installation Overview Drive Installation 14 Installing a Hard Drive Drive Tray Installation 16 Closing the front handles 18 Opening Front Bezel Power Cord Cable Clamp Installation Component Description Cable Clamp Installation 21 Cable Clamp and Cable Strap Cable Mount 23 Inserting Cable Strap into Cable Clamp This page is intentionally left blank Chapter Subsystem Monitoring Subsystem Monitoring Overview Status-indicating LEDs Controller Module LEDs Restore Default LED Fibre Port LEDs LAN Port Indicators LAN Port LEDs LCD Panel LEDs Drive Tray LEDs PWR BBU Module LED Drive Busy Blue/Amber PSU Module LED Cooling Module LED OFF Audible Alarm Default Threshold Values I2C Monitoring Failed Devices FC Host Connection Prerequisites Choosing the Fibre Cables SFP Transceivers FC LasersFC Speed Auto-negotiation Topology and Configuration Considerations Basic Configuration Rules Drive Mechanical Speed and Logical Drive Speed Fibre Channel Topologies Host-side TopologiesDrive-side Topologies Internal Connections Unique Identifier 7 ID/LUN Mapping Jumper Assignments Onboard Hub SettingsFibre Channels DIP Switch Configurations and Host Port Connectivity Subsystem Connection and Operation Channel Bus Connection and Cascaded Subsystems Subsystem Connection and Operation Page Host Connection Sample Topologies Simple, Direct Connection to Host Computers Host Direct-attached Connections with Data Link Fault Tolerance Subsystem Connection and Operation Clustered Servers with Redundant Paths Channel Settings Subsystem Connection and Operation Hub Disabled and Switched Fabric Connection Hub Disabled and Switched Fabric Fault-tolerant data paths Page 11 Expansion Redundant Controller Configuration Expansion Links Power On Check List Power On Procedure Power on the Fibre Channel connection devices Power On Status Check Power on the host computers Subsystem Connection and Operation LCD Screen Ready Power Off Procedure Stop I/O access to the system This page is intentionally left blank Introducing Subsystem Maintenance and Upgrading MaintenancePage Overview General Notes on Component ReplacementReplacing Controller Module Components Removing the Controller Module Loosen the retention screws that secure the controller’s Dimm Module Replacement Replacing the Controller Module Installing a Replacement Controller Replacing a Failed BBU Component Replacing the BBU Module Removing the BBU Module Replacing a Failed PSU Module Replacing a PSU Module Removing the Power Cord Dislodging the PSU Cooling Module Maintenance 10 Locations of the Subsystem Cooling Fans Replacing a Cooling Module 11 Removing the Cooling Module Drive Tray Maintenance Hard Drive Replacement Hard drive installation procedure in Chapter This page is intentionally left blank Appendix a Subsystem Specifications Technical Specifications Vibration Controller Functional Specifications Drive Tray Specifications Power Supply Specifications Cooling Module Specifications Fault Tolerance Management RAID Management Specifications This page is intentionally left blank Appendix B Spare Parts and Accessories Spare Parts Accessories and Optional Items GALHDX-9270ASCAB Appendix B Spare Parts and Accessories SFP Connector Pinouts Appendix C Pinouts MODDEF2 COM1 Serial Port Cable CN2 Pin Number Pin Name COM1 Cable DB9 Audio Jack Y-Cable Pinouts COM2 Serial Port Cable to UPS Figure C-4 Connector Pinouts Adapter Cable for COM2 Null Modem Power Socket Ethernet Port Pinouts