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Chapter 1: Introduction

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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 Page Page Table of Contents CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION CHAPTER 2 HARDWARE INSTALLATION CHAPTER 3 SUBSYSTEM MONITORING CHAPTER 4 SUBSYSTEM CONNECTION AND OPERATION Page Page 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 Page 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 Page 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 Page 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: Page Page Page Page 2.7. Rackmounting the Subsystem 2.7.2 Installation Steps Page Page Page 2.8. Hard Drive Installation 2.8.1 Hard Drive Installation Overview WARNING! 2.8.2 Hard Drive Installation Pre-requisites CAUTION! Page 2.9. Drive Tray Installation Page WARNING! 2.10. Power Cord Cable Clamp Installation 2.10.1 Component Description 2.10.2 Cable Clamp Installation Page Page 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 Page 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 Page 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: Page Page Page 4.4 Host Connection Sample Topologies 4.4.1 Simple, Direct Connection to Host Computers Page 4.4.2 Direct-attached Connections with Data Link Fault Tolerance Page Page 4.4.3 Hub Disabled and Switched Fabric Connection Page Page 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 Page Chapter 5 Subsystem Maintenance 5.1. Introducing Subsystem Maintenance and Upgrading 5.1.1 Maintenance WARNING! Page 5.2. Replacing Controller Module Components 5.2.2 Notes on Controller Module Maintenance 5.2.3 Removing the Controller Module CAUTION! Page 5.2.4 DIMM Module Replacement 5.2.5 Replacing the Controller Module Page 5.3. Replacing a Failed BBU Component Page NOTE: 5.4. Replacing a Failed PSU Module 5.4.1 Notes on PSU Module Maintenance WARNING! 5.4.2 Replacing a PSU Module Page Page 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 Page Page Appendix A Subsystem Specifications A.1. Technical Specifications Page 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 Page Page Appendix B Spare Parts and Accessories B.1. Spare Parts B.2. Accessories and Optional Items Page Appendix C Pinouts C.1. SFP Connector Pinouts Page C.2. COM1 Serial Port Cable C.3. COM1 Cable: DB9 Audio Jack Y-Cable Pinouts C.4. COM2 Serial Port Cable to UPS Page C.5. Null Modem C.6. Ethernet Port Pinouts C.7. Power Socket