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1. ams Jayouues ETT CH2 ID CH3 ID LUN Mapping ansa nnman A IS REIS aa j Figure 4 1 Sample Topology Direct attached with Fault tolerant Paths 4 2 2 Sample Topology IP SAN with Fault tolerant Paths via GbE Switch Component Description RAID system iSCSI iSCSI RAID managed by a single controller with 4 host ports Single Cont iSCSI initiators better be PCI E TOE cards GbE cables GbE network cables GbE switch Ports divided into 2 virtual LANs to separate access from host to targets Software StoragePath to manage the fault tolerant paths with failover failback and load balance capabilities Use StoragePath multi pathing software so that your operating system can 4 4 Host Connection Topologies Chapter 4 Subsystem Connection and Operation EE identify alternate paths to the same logical drive J RAID configuration 2 logical drives each has 8 member drives LDO mapped to CHO ID and CH1 ID LD1 mapped to CH2 ID and CH3 ID EonPath EonPath la avs Ja o 3uo0 CH3 ID LUN Mapping Figure 4 2 IP SAN with Fault tolerant Paths via GbE Switch Host Connection Topologies 4 5 Falcon SCSI Installation and Hardware Reference Manual 4 2 3 Sample Topology High Availability IP SAN with Redundant RAID Controllers Component Description RAID system iSCSI SCSI RAID managed by redundant RAID controllers with a R1130 total of 8 host ports
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3. HBA iSCSI initiators better be PCI E TOE cards GbE cables GbE network cables GbE switch Ports divided into 2 virtual LANs to separate access from host to targets Software StoragePath to manage the fault tolerant paths with failover failback and load balance capabilities Use StoragePath multi pathing software so that your operating system can identify alternate paths to the same logical drive m ER EN EN RAID configuration 4 logical drives each has 4 member drives for better performance you can include drives from JBOD LDO mapped to CHO AID and CHO BID LD assigned to controller A LD1 mapped to CH1 AID and CH1 BID LD assigned to controller A LD2 mapped to CH2 AID and CH2 BID LD assigned to controller B LD3 mapped to CH3 AID and CH3 BID LD assigned to controller B 4 6 Host Connection Topologies Chapter 4 Subsystem Connection and Operation Clients MET UA EE v Japo quo g 13110405 CHO AID CH1 AID CH2 BID CH3 BID CHO BID CH1 BID CH2 AID CH3 AID zLD assignment LUN Mapping Figure 4 3 High Availability IP SAN with Redundant RAID Controllers NOTE In the event of single controller failure a logical drive is accessed through the host IDs managed by the alternate RAID controller Host IDs and port IPs do not fail over to the surviving controller Therefore the StoragePath multi pathing driver IS necessary for path redundancy and controller failov
4. In the bottom row of the main menu View and Edit Event Logs the most recent event is displayed first Mute Button The MUTE button silences the alarm temporarily until the next event occurs The definitions of LEDs on the panel are given in Table 3 1 below Figure 3 1 LCD Keypad Panel 3 2 Status indicating LEDs Chapter 3 Subsystem Monitoring ON indicates that power is supplied to the subsystem PWR Power Blue OFF indicates that no power is supplied to the subsystem or the subsystem RAID controller has failed FLASHING indicates that there is active traffic on the host drive channels BUSY White OFF indicates that there is no activity on the host drive channels ON indicates that a component ATTEN failure status event has occurred Attention OFF indicates that the subsystem and all its components are operating correctly Table 3 1 LCD Panel LED Definitions During the power on process the ATTEN LED will light up steadily Once the subsystem successfully boots up with no faults the ATTEN LED will turn off 3 2 2 Drive Tray LEDs Two 2 LED indicators are located on the right side of each drive tray See Figure 3 2 Refer to Table 3 2 for the LED definitions When notified by a drive failure message you should check the drive tray indicators to find the correct location of the failed drive Replacing the wrong drive can fail two members of a logical array RAID 3 5 and thus destroy dat
5. 1 3 Extensionbracket 2 4 Filerplae 2 5 Left side rearsupport 1 6 Right siderearsupport 4 7 M5dipnt 4 8 Positionscrew 8 9 46 32x 2mmflatheadscrewv 10 10 M5x35mmscrew 4 1 1 2 2 1 1 4 10 4 03 Extension bracket T 04 Filler plates 05 Left rear support OF M5 Clip Nut D8 Position Screws 02 Right L shape rail OS 6 32 x 12mm E 06 Right rear support 10 MS x 35mm Flat Head Screw Screws of A e rg ei de Ae e Figure 2 3 Rackmount Rail Components 2 10 Rack Cabinet Installation Chapter 2 Hardware Installation i Attach this Part to 0903 Enclosure Rear _ x ES Enclosure Frant with Forearm Handle Figure 2 4 Rackmount Rail Assembly Installation Pre requisites e 1 medium size and 1 small size cross head screwdrivers e 1 medium size flat head screwdriver Because the RAID subsystem can weigh over 28 kilograms 2 people are required to rack mount the enclosure Rack mounting Steps Step 1 Determine where in the rack the subsystem is going to be installed A CAUTION The mounting positions must be carefully measures so that rails can be mounted parallel to each other Step 2 Use the figure below to measure the relative locations of the cage nuts on the rack posts if they do not have threaded holes There are 5 holes between clip nuts Attach t
6. Graphical User Interface GUI that came with the subsystem and can be used to monitor and maintain the subsystem locally or remotely over TCP IP network The management session is made using the 10 100BaseT management port Please refer to the StorageWatch User s Manual for further details LEDs Device status indicating LEDs are located on all modules These LEDs inform you of the integrity of a given component or a host management link You should become familiar with the various LEDs and be aware of their functions Audible alarm An audible alarm is present on the subsystem controller board and will be triggered if any of a number of threatening events occurred 3 1 Falcon SCSI Installation and Hardware Reference Manual f Inter Integrated Circuit I2C The l C serial bus connects temperature sensors and presence detection circuits within the chassis Status report from the expansion enclosures is transmitted via the data links using the in band protocols No additional status link is necessary 3 2 Status indicating LEDs 3 2 1 LCD Keypad Panel The LCD keypad as shown in Figure 3 1 consists of five 5 buttons three 3 LEDs and a 16x2 character LCD screen that provides access to firmware embedded utility Press the ENT button for two 2 seconds on the initial screen to enter the main menu Press the ESC button to clear the current event Function Keys Press the UP and DOWN arrow keys to select viewing items
7. The controller module contains no user serviceable components Except when installing upgrading the cache memory inside the controller module should never be removed or opened A WARNING Although the RAID controller can be removed the only time you should touch the controller itself is to install the memory modules The RAID controller is built of sensitive components and unnecessary tampering can damage the controller The iSCSI system is managed by the RAID controller s The controller comes with four 4 GbE Ethernet host ports The subsystem connects to the host through RJ 45 connectors while the connectors are also ready to connect to one or more network Subsystem Components Chapter 1 Introduction switches enabling access to your storage volumes in complex configurations such as data sharing or Virtual LAN segments The docking connector at the rear of the controller board connects the controller module to the backplane board 1 2 4 Controller Module Interfaces All external interfaces that connect to external devices are located on the controller module s rear facing faceplate The interfaces are listed below Management port 10 100BaseT COM ports BBU SAS Exp port GbE Host ports Figure 1 11 Controller Module Interfaces Host ports Four 4 Gigabit Ethernet host ports indicated as CHO to CH3 in the diagram shown above connect the Falcon subsystem to the networked SCSI initiators through R
8. installed provides sufficient ventilation channels and airflow circulation around the subsystem e Provide a soft clean surface to place your subsystem on before working on it Servicing on a rough surface may damage the exterior of the chassis e f it is necessary to transport the subsystem repackage all drives separately e Dual redundant controller models come with two RAID controllers that should always be present Single controller models come with a single RAID controller and a metal sheet is placed over the lower controller bay at the rear of the subsystem Since single controller models cannot be upgraded this metal sheet should NEVER be removed Xi Falcon SCSI Installation and Hardware Reference Manual xii ESD Precautions Observe all conventional anti ESD methods while handling system modules The use of a grounded wrist strap and an anti static work pad are recommended Avoid dust and debris in your work area About This Manual This manual f Introduces the Falcon iSCSI Subsystem series j Describes all the active components in the system f Provides recommendations and details about the hardware installation process of the subsystem j Briefly describes how to monitor the subsystem f Describes how to maintain the subsystem This manual does not f Describe components that are not user serviceable Give a detailed description of the RAID processing units or the RAID controllers within the sub
9. o4 uo7 g 18j o41uo02 CHO AID CH2 BID CHO BID m CH2 AID LUN Mapping V7 NOTE In the event of single controller failure a logical drive is accessed through the host IDs managed by the alternate RAID controller Host IDs and port IPs do not fail over to the surviving controller Therefore the StoragePath multi pathing driver IS necessary for path redundancy and controller failover Host Connection Topologies 4 9 Falcon SCSI Installation and Hardware Reference Manual 4 10 SCSI Topology and Host LUN Mapping Configuration Details 1 A logical drive can be associated with several SCSI IDs on separate channels making it a RAID volume accessed through different data paths The default ID on every host channel is ID 0 More can be created if the need arises You can manually include or exclude specific SCSI initiators from the access list to you iSCSI arrays A number of access conditioning factors can be included IQN NetMask value CHAP and IP addresses can be associated with a RAID array a logical drive In this way only the authorized host adapters can access your arrays In the sample below 2 logical drives are created each out of 8 member drives Depending on your demands for logical RAID volumes specific array parameters such as spare drives RAID level and stripe size width can be specified when creating logical drives Subnet and Virtual LAN can be created to reduce overheads to contain broa
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12. DDR RAM DIMM Number of LUN s Multiple Target Firmware on Flash M Yes A 2 2 Architecture a MC EE 82546 x 2 4 channels DIMM DIMM Slot One 184 pin DDR DIMM module 184 pin DDR DIMM module ASIC RAID 64 bit chipset ASIC400 Flash ROM 64Mbit 8MB Controller Specifications A 3 Falcon SCSI Installation and Hardware Reference Manual NVRAM 32KB with RTC with the Embedded RAIDWatch utility Hardware XOR Real time Clock For event messages with time record and task scheduling A 3 Power Supply Specifications T DC Output 12 0V 32A Max 5 0V 32A Max 3 3V 30A Max Input Input Frequency 47 to 63Hz AC Input 100VAC 9A or 240VAC 4 5A with PFC Power Factor Yes Correction Hold up Time At least 20ms at 115 230VAC full load after a loss of AC input Over temperature Auto shutdown when lost cooling or exceeded ambient Protection temperature over voltage protection is also available Cooling Fans No fans specific for PSU heated air is drawn by the cooling A 4 am Module i Specification High or oN rotation speed controlled by proactive Max Air Flow High speed 90 CFM Input Power 13 2W max Input Current Rated Voltage DC 12V Operating 10 to 70 C Storage 30 to 70 C l l High speed 51dB Max p Low speed 46dB Max Temperature A 4 Power Supply Specifications Appendix A Specifications A 5 RAID Management Specification Text based firm
13. Inc Solaris and Java are trademarks of Sun Microsystems Inc All other names brands products or services are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners Falcon SCSI Installation and Hardware Reference Manual Warnings and Certifications A Restricted Access Location This equipment is intended to be installed in a RESTRICTED ACCESS LOCATION only DM Electric Shock Warning To Prevent Electric Shock Access to this equipment is granted only to trained operators and service personnel who have been instructed of and fully understand the possible hazardous conditions and the consequences of accessing non field serviceable units For example touching the backplane with a metal tool may cause electric shock FCC applies in the U S and Canada FCC Class A Radio Frequency Interference Statement This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 this device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device may accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation NOTE This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio freq
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15. RAID INC ORPORATED Falcon SCSI to SAS SATA RAID Subsystem Installation and Hardware Reference Manual Version 1 1 May 15 08 Falcon SCSI Installation and Hardware Reference Manual Contact Information RAID Incorporated 5 Branch Street Methuen MA 01844 800 330 7335 support raidinc com Falcon iSCSI Installation and Hardware Reference Manual Copyright 2008 This Edition First Published 2008 All rights reserved This publication may not be reproduced trans mitted transcribed stored in a retrieval system or translated into any language or computer language in any form or by any means elec tronic mechanical magnetic optical chemical manual or otherwise without the prior written consent of RAID Inc Disclaimer RAID makes no representations or warranties with respect to the contents hereof and specifically disclaims any implied warranties of merchantability or fitness for any particular purpose Furthermore RAID reserves the right to revise this publication and to make changes from time to time in the content hereof without obligation to notify any person of such revisions or changes Product specifications are also subject to change without prior notice Trademarks RAID and the RAID logo are registered trademarks of RAID Inc Falcon and other names prefixed with IFT are trademarks of RAID Inc PowerPC is a trademark of International Business Machines Corporation and Motorola
16. See Section 2 6 Install hard drives Separately purchased SATA I SATA I hard drives must be individually installed into the drive trays See Section 2 8 2 5 SAS hard drives are also applicable using the IFT 9273CDTray Install drive trays After the hard drives have been installed into the drive trays the drive trays must be installed into the enclosure itself See Section 2 9 Cable connection Use the power cords that came with the subsystem to connect the subsystem to the main power source Use self purchased RJ 45 cables see Chapter 4 for more details to connect host ports to the network or external devices Power up Once the components have been properly installed and all cables are properly connected you can power up the subsystem and configure the RAID array See Section 4 4 Installation Procedure Flowchart Figure 2 2 shows a flowchart of the installation procedure As you complete each step check off the Done box on the right Please use this flowchart in conjunction with the instructions that follow General Installation Procedure 2 1 Falcon SCSI Installation and Hardware Reference Manual 2 8 Step 1 Unpack DONE 4 en FF m ua Pa BBU installation optional DONE y Rack mounting E DONE Hard drive installation DONE 4 Drive tray installation DONE 6 Cabling DONE t Step7 Power up L DONE Figure 2 2 Installation Procedure Flowchart 2 5 Unpacking the Subsystem Use th
17. Sequential Os No 64T B Max ofMedia Scan Tas kS chedules 16 Max Max No of members per DIMM size RAID5 128 drives max 512MB This parameter threshold however can cause problems if users upgrade DIMM modules to a larger size especially when combining two RAID controllers without knowing their NVRAM defaults The fault can also occur when replacing a faulty controller in a redundant controller configuration Fault Scenarios 1 Field side Upgrade 1 1 Customers upgrade controller DIMM modules e g from 512MB to 1GB 1 2 Combine controllers into a redundant configuration One retains the 512MB defaults while the other the 2 1GB defaults 2 Replacing a Failed Controller 2 1 Branch office acquires a replacement controller and upgrades its memory to the size of surviving controller 2 2 Though with the same memory size the replacement still retains the incongruous defaults The RAID system will report a Redundant Controller Failure event Replacing or Upgrading Memory Modules 5 7 Falcon SCSI Installation and Hardware Reference Manual 5 8 and the controllers will not work coherently Remedy Restore firmware defaults after installing changing the DIMM module You can either use the Restore Default button or the LCD keypad panel The easiest way to check the type of firmware defaults is through the View and Edit Logical Drives menu ion Mar 3 07 26 51 2008 AAA cache Stat
18. Step 6 Reinstall the PSU module into chassis When powered on check if the cooling fan LEDs are lit If not that means your cooling fans are operating properly 5 7 Replacing a Hard Drive 5 7 1 Hard Drive Maintenance Overview e Hot swappable drive trays The drive trays are all hot swappable A disk drive failure can be corrected online e Handles If the failed hard drive is behind either the left or right front handle unfold the handles to open the front access to the drive trays Step 1 Open the front bezel Once the front bezel on the drive tray has been opened the drive tray must be removed from the subsystem A CAUTION Failure to remove a healthy drive from the subsystem after the front bezel has been opened can cause data errors Step 2 Slowly remove a faulty drive When removing a drive tray from the subsystem pull the drive tray out only about one inch and then wait for at least 30 seconds for the hard drive motor to spin down before taking it out completely Any impact to the hard drive while the drive motor is spinning can damage the hard drive There are situations that healthy drives can be removed In operations such as Copying amp Replacing member drives with drives of larger capacity you may need the replaced disk drives in other installations Step 3 Keep a replacement on hand If a hard drive has failed make sure you have a replacement drive readily available before removing the failed drive from
19. and Hardware Reference Manual 2 2 Other cables are user supplied 1 Host link cables For the compliance with listed emission standard RJ 45 STP cables should be applied RAID provides certified cables as an optional accessory One 3 meter STP Ethernet cable is available as an accessory option 2 COM2 serial cable for connecting UPS device 3 One 1 or two 2 Ethernet cables to the 10 100BasetT management port Please see Chapter 4 for sample topologies and configuration options and Appendix B for accessories Memory module If you wish to change the pre installed memory module a separately purchased module can be installed See Section 5 3 BBU module The BBU module is optional for the single controller FALCON iSCSI the module can be purchased separately For installation instructions please see Section 2 7 Mixing SAS and SATA drives in the same enclosure is allowed However please DO NOT mix SAS and SATA II drives in the same drive column DO NOT place a column of SATA II disk drives between two columns of SAS disk drives With a higher rotation speed the SAS disk drives on the flank of SATA II disk drives will eventually cause a stability issue Installation Prerequisites Chapter 2 Hardware Installation WS SAS disk drives e SATA disk drives SAS and SATA in the same column SATA in between SAS columns Figure 2 1 Supported and Unsupported Drive Configurations 9 Hard drives Up to sixte
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21. our warranty Always dispose of discharged or used batteries in an ecologically responsible manner Dispose used BBUs at authorized battery disposal sites only Do not use nor leave the BBU near a heat source Heat can melt the insulation and damage other safety features of battery cells possibly leading it to acid leak and result in flames or explosion Do not immerse the BBU in water nor allow it to get wet Its protective features can be damaged Abnormal chemical reactions may occur possibly causing functional defects acid leak and other hazardous results Do not disassemble or modify the BBU If disassembled the BBU could leak acid overheat emit smoke burst and or ignite Do not pierce the BBU with a sharp object strike it with a hammer step on it or throw it These actions could damage or deform it internal short circuiting can occur possibly causing functional defects acid leak and other hazardous results If the BBU leaks gives off a bad odor generates heat becomes discolored or deformed or in any way appears abnormal during use recharging or storage immediately remove it from the subsystem and stop using it If this is discovered when you first use the BBU return it to RAID or your system vendor 2 15 Falcon SCSI Installation and Hardware Reference Manual 2 7 3 Installation Procedure To install a BBU into the controller module please follow these steps Step 1 Prior to installing the BBU module
22. power off the subsystem or restart the subsystem after installation For power off procedures please refer to Section 4 4 Step 2 Use a screwdriver to loosen the two 2 retention screws located on both sides of the dummy plate See Figure 2 12 A NE E i Sel EL mpL Figure 2 12 Loosening the BBU Retention Screws Step 3 Once the retention screws are loosened gently retrieve the dummy plate out of the enclosure See Figure 2 13 BBU Dummy M ETE Figure 2 13 Removing the BBU Slot Dummy Plate NOTE It may be difficult to remove the dummy plate as it is embedded in the subsystem chassis If you are unable to dislodge the sheet wedge the head of a flat head screwdriver between the metal sheet and the chassis and then gently nudge the metal sheet out of the chassis 2 6 0 BBU Installation Chapter 2 Hardware Installation Step 4 Install the BBU module Align the BBU module with the BBU module slot and gently insert the BBU module until the module is fully inserted Use slightly more force so that the back end connector can mate with the backplane Step 5 Secure the BBU module to the chassis Fasten the two 2 retention screws on the BBU module to secure the BBU module to the chassis See Figure 2 14 It is recommended to charge your BBU for at least twelve 12 hours on the first use 2 8 Hard Drive Installation 2 8 1 Hard Drive Installation Prerequisites Hard dri
23. power supplies ensures the optimal up time The modular nature of the subsystem and the easy accessibility to all components ensure the ease of maintenance A NOTE On receiving and unpacking your subsystem please check the package contents against the included Unpacking Checklist If any modules are missing please contact your vendor immediately Sy Model Variations f FALCON iSCSI Dual This model comes with redundant RAID controllers The dual controller configuration corresponds with SAS drives dual ported design and each manages a separate SAS domain for higher fault tolerance The dual controller model supports all necessary features such as synchronized cache and the transparent failover failback capability f FALCON iSCSI Single This model comes with one 1 RAID controller This model cannot be upgraded into a dual redundant configuration by adding a partner RAID controller Except for controller redundancy the single controller configuration supports all advanced RAID technologies and fault tolerance by redundant pairs of other modules Product Overview Chapter 1 Introduction 1 1 2 Enclosure Chassis 1 1 2 1 Chassis Overview The Falcon iSCSI RAID storage is housed in a 3U robust chassis that is divided into the front and the rear sections Key components are respectively accessed through the front see Figure 1 2 and rear panels The enclosure chassis can be mounted into a standard 19 inch rack
24. the iSCSI enclosure houses sixteen 16 hard drives in a 4x4 configuration When viewed from the front the drive bays slots are numbered 1 to 16 from left to right and then from top to bottom sr Y osa sus Y sota dT UE TU M UN MCN NEU Slot Seen Slot 12 Y Slot 13 Sloti4 4 Slot 15 Slot 16 de o e 0e Figure 1 3 Hard Drive Numbering 1 1 2 5 Rear Panel Overview The rear section of the subsystem is accessed through the rear panel and is reserved for a single RAID controller module one 1 optional BBU two 2 power supply units PSUs and two 2 cooling modules A rear view of the subsystem is shown below Descriptions of each rear panel component are given in the following sections M Controller A ie SEX Tam iA A cx Controller B PSU Cooling combo modules Figure 1 4 FALCON SCSI Rear View Product Overview Chapter 1 Introduction PSU Cooling combo modules Figure 1 5 FALCON SCSI Rear View The enclosure rear section accommodates the following components e RAID controller module s The RAID controller module manages all functionalities provided with the subsystem and all interface connectors are provided on the controller faceplates See Section 1 2 3 e BBU module BBU modules come as standard equipment for the redundant controller model and as an optional module for the single controller Single Cont The BBU sustains unfinished writ
25. the subsystem Do not leave the drive bay open for an extended period of time or the normalized airflow will be disrupted and system components will overheat damaging the system 0 20 Replacing a Hard Drive Chapter 5 Subsystem Maintenance and Upgrading 5 7 2 Replacing a Hard Drive To replace a hard drive please follow these steps A WARNING Hard drives are fragile therefore always handle them with extreme care f Do not drop the hard drive f Always be slow gentle and careful when handling a hard drive f Handle a hard drive only by the edges of its metal cover and avoid touching its circuits part and interface connectors Step 1 Identify the location of the drive tray that contains a hard drive indicated as faulty You may use firmware utility or StorageWatch software to locate a faulty drive The drive tray LED should also light red Step 2 Use a flatblade screwdriver to turn the rotary bezel lock to the unlocked position i e the groove on its face is in a horizontal orientation Locked Unlocked p e L a LI rr As Figure 5 14 Opening the Front Flap Step 3 Open the tray bezel by pushing the release button The front bezel will automatically swing open Figure 5 15 Opening the Drive Tray Front Bezel Step 4 Remove the drive tray by pulling it one inch away from the drive bay Wait for at least 30 seconds for the disk drive to Replacing a Hard Drive 5 21 Falcon SCSI
26. 00 3 2 IEC 1000 3 3 ISO 7779 3744 RoHS Microsfot WHQL Windows Server 2003 CE EN 55022 2006 EN 61000 3 2 2006 EN 61000 3 3 A1 2001 A2 2005 EN 55024 1998 A1 2001 A2 2003 FCC FCC Part 15 subpart B BSMI CNS 13438 UL 60950 1 2006 BSMI CNS 14336 1993 IEC 60950 1 First Edition CB IEC 60950 1 2001 GOST R GOST 60950 Operating 5G peak 11ms duration Non operating 15G 11ms duration Operating 0 5oct min 5 to 500Hz sinewave 0 2G Non operating 0 5oct min 5 to 500Hz sinewave 1 0G A 2 Technical Specifications Appendix A Specifications e Various tests have been conducted according to industry standards Please contact your sales representatives for individual test reports Warning Alarms Audible alarms System LEDs Event notification via the StorageWatch Manager LAN broadcast email fax MSN SMS and SNMP traps and RS 232C terminal screen A 2 Controller Specifications A 2 1 Configuration RAID Levels O ni hal 3 5 6 10 30 50 60 JBOD and non RAID Da 9 Host O S Host O S independent also dependent on iSCSI offload Compatibilit utilities and hardware Host Interface RJ 45 Gigabit Ethernet Host Channels 4 pre configured host channels Drive Interface Supports up to 16 channels of 3Gbps SAS or SATA II Div Channels All drive channels are pre configured and cannot be Cache Mode Write through write back and adaptive write policy Cache Memory Pre installed 512MB or above
27. 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 Safety Precautions Chapter 2 Hardware Installation Make sure the voltage of the power source is within the rated values as indicated by the label attached to the power supplies before connecting the subsystem to the power source You may also refer to the Appendix A of this manual for technical details Airflow considerations The subsystem requires an airflow clearance especially on the front and the rear sides For proper ventilation a minimum of 2 5cm is required between the front of the enclosure and rack cover a minimum of 18 to 20cm is required on the rear side Handle the system modules by the retention screws ejection levers or the modules metal frames faceplates only Avoid touching the PCB boards and connector pins None of the covers or replaceable modules should be removed in order to maintain compliance with safety emission or thermal requirements If the subsystem is going to be left unused for a long time disconnect the subsystem from mains to avoid damages by transient over voltage Never pour any liquid into ventilation openings this could cause fire or electrical shock Never open the subsystem top cover For safety reasons only qualified service personnel could access the interior of the chassis Always secure every enclosure module by its retaining screws or make sure it is held in place by its latches or hand screws Always make sure the subsystem
28. 2 2 MUX Kit Unlike the dual ported SAS drives using the single port SATA drives with a redundant controller RAID requires a MUX board Power La SAS connector SAS sec links my Power SATA physical links t SAS pri links l SATA SS connector Figure 1 8 Dual ported SAS and Single port SAS Connectors The MUX board provides port selector circuits for access from different RAID controllers to an individual disk drive See the drawing below for how it works RAID controller A RAID controller MUX port selector eugjdx32eg from controller A from controller B Figure 1 9 MUX Kit Working Theory Subsystem Components Falcon Falcon iSCSI Installation and Hardware Reference Manual 1 8 If SAS drives are preferred these MUX boards will be unnecessary and must be manually removed from the drive trays by loosening 3 retention SCrews 1 2 3 Drive Tray Figure 1 10 MUX Kit The RAID Controller Module IFT 83SE11RE16 without DDR RAM FALCON iSCSI IFT IFT 83SE11RE16MS5 with 512MB DDR RAM 1RE16M5 with 512MB DDR RAM IFT 835E11GE16 without DDR RAM FALCON iSCSI IFT IFT 83SE11GE16M5 wih 512MB DDR RAM 1GE16M5 with 512MB DDR RAM The default size for the DDR DIMM module on RAID controllers is 512MB RAID controller module contains a main circuit board a preinstalled 512MB capacity or above charger circuitry and a daughter board with management interfaces
29. 3 The IN and OUT ports are specified on JBOD controllers faceplates Controller A IN OUT Figure 4 6 JBOD Expansion Links with Dual controller JBOD 4 12 Expansion Links Chapter 4 Subsystem Connection and Operation 4 3 3 Enclosure ID and Other Concerns IMPORTANT 2 1 MUX boards are necessary using SATA drives in a redundant controller configuration i e the R models both in RAID or JBOD enclosures 2 2 These models only support SATA II disk drives at the 3Gbps speed Some disk drives may come defaulted to the 1 5Gbps speed You may need to configure their speed using jumpers or firmware configuration utility Please consult your drive vendor 2 3 Mixing SAS and SATA drives in an enclosure is allowed however there are concerns for such use 2 3 1 SAS drives spin at a higher RPM and if you place a column of slower SATA drives in between high RPM SAS drives erroneous drive behaviors may occur EN SAS disk drives e SATA disk drives Unsupported Configuration SAS and SATA in the same column SATA in between SAS columns Figure 4 7 Supported and Unsupported Configurations Mixing SAS and SATA Drives Expansion Links 4 13 Falcon SCSI Installation and Hardware Reference Manual 4 14 4 4 4 4 1 2 3 2 SAS and SATA drives come with different capacities Do not include drives of different capacities in a logical drive Otherwise some part of the larger drives capacit
30. 5 6 Cooling Module Maintenance 5 6 1 Notes on Cooling Module Maintenance f Redundant cooling modules The subsystem is equipped with four 4 cooling fans two 2 within each PSU and cooling fan combo module These cooling modules control the internal operating temperature of the subsystem and therefore their working integrity should be maintained at all times Cooling Module Maintenance 5 17 Falcon SCSI Installation and Hardware Reference Manual Although the cooling modules are fully redundant it is not advisable to run the Falcon subsystem with fans in a single PSU module for an extended period of time If the cooling fans in the only remaining PSU module fail the subsystem will quickly overheat j Detecting a failed cooling module If a cooling module fails the LEDs located at the back of the PSU module an audible alarm the firmware and the StorageWatch manager software can notify you f Replacing a cooling module Once you are notified that a cooling module has failed it should be replaced as soon as possible A failed cooling module should only be removed from the subsystem when you have a replacement module immediately available 5 6 2 Replacing a Cooling Module If one of the cooling modules fails it must be replaced as soon as possible The cooling module is secured to the PSU module with the six 6 screws from the top To replace the cooling module follow the steps below A WARNING The fan replacement proce
31. Installation and Hardware Reference Manual spin down if the disk drive is removed for a different purpose e g cloning the members of a logical drive or Copy 8 Replace and then gently and carefully withdraw the drive tray from the chassis Step 5 Remove the four 4 retention screws that secure the hard drive from the sides of the drive tray two on each side Hard Drive a pl 1 perm E em Hs reu CET a ui a ci E i um icm r mr L Sn Drive Tray Figure 5 16 Loosening the Hard Drive Screws Step Install the replacement hard drive Please refer to the complete hard drive installation procedures in Section 2 6 5 22 Replacing a Hard Drive Appendix A Specifications A 1 Technical Specifications Environmental Specifications Humidity 5 to 95 non condensing operating and non operating Temperature Operating 0 to 40 C 35 C if BBU is applied Non operating 40 to 60 C Operating Sea level to 12 000ft Altitude Packaged Sea level to 40 000ft Power Requirements 100VAC 9A Input Voltage 240VAC 4 5A with PFC auto switching Power 530W Consumption With Forearm Handles Without Forearm Handles Not including rear end protrusions e g levers 131mm 5 2 inches System Weight 30 5kg 67 1 pounds Falcon SCSI Installation and Hardware Reference Manual Certifications IEC 60068 2 MIL STD 810E 883El STA ASTM D3332 IPC TM 650 IEC 1000 4 IEC 10
32. Installation considerations When installing the DIMM module it is necessary to remove the controller module The controller board is more susceptible to damage than other components and must therefore be handled with extreme care ALL anti static precautions specified in Section 2 3 must be strictly adhered to j Secure installation When replacing the DIMM module make sure that the new DIMM module is firmly in place prior to installing the controller module If the DIMM module is not firmly in place the subsystem will not Replacing or Upgrading Memory Modules 5 9 Falcon SCSI Installation and Hardware Reference Manual run and the controller will need to be removed and the DIMM module correctly installed 5 3 3 DIMM Module Installation A WARNING The pre installed modules must be removed prior to installing new modules Do this with care Sensitive components can be damaged during the process Step 1 Prepare an anti static work pad or container for placing a removed module Use of an ESD grounding strap is highly recommended Step 2 Remove the BBU module if installed Carefully place the module for it contains Li ion batteries Do not drop it to the floor or place it near any heat source or fire Step 3 Remove the controller module Step 4 Remove the previously installed DIMM module from the DIMM socket To do this push the white module clips on either side of the DIMM socket down By doing this the DIMM will be e
33. J 45 connectors j COM port The controller module comes with two 2 COM ports The serial ports are used for local access to the firmware embedded configuration utility and the connection to a UPS device j LED indicators Six 6 LED indicators illustrate the system statuses for system monitoring Please see Chapter 3 for more information j Ejection Levers Two 2 ejection levers located on the sides of the controller ensure that the back end connectors are properly seated in the module slot and properly mated with the backplane j Management LAN Port Another 10 100BaseT Ethernet port connects the subsystem to a management computer Available management interfaces include telnet Java based Subsystem Components 9 Falcon Falcon iSCSI Installation and Hardware Reference Manual 1 2 5 1 2 6 StorageWatch manager or the web based Embedded RAIDWatch manager invoked by an http console f Restore Default LED and button The push button and LED are used to restore firmware defaults in cases when upgrading firmware upgrading DIMM size or if an administrator forgets system password For more details please refer to Chapter 3 DIMM Module The controller module comes with a preinstalled 512MB capacity or above DDR RAM DIMM module and the allocable size can reach 2GB The memory socket is located on the side of the controller board BBU PN IFT 9273CBT default IFT 9273CBTE larger capacity An optional sep
34. NG A HARD DRIVE essen nnnm rennen renis 5 20 5 7 1 Hard Drive Maintenance Overview ooocccccoccccccconcnncnoconnccnnnnnnnnncnnnonnninennnnninnnns 5 20 5 7 2 Replacing a Hard Drive ui ken eG hee 5 21 APPENDIX A SPECIFICATIONS A TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS 5o istoc beo co Qe EU En roedor nes etiatn A 1 SOV SII SIGRE face Ah e a cor tate a ala D cA cetus A 2 cpu A A A A 2 A use NO Asc A Pot ELLO A 2 b ATTE TRO ENTE A 2 AS CONTROLEER SPECIFICATIONS a EE S PENIS A 3 A 2 1 sl Son alcacec nites Biases tangata toot ace oa aera ose beat rs Aaa A 3 A 2 2 7A oe 6 1 B casse eot t EN i REED ec ee iE AO 3 Ad POWER SUPPLY SPECIFICATIONS uti ia A 4 A 4 COOLING MODULE SPECIFICATIONS 0cccecceccecceccecceceeeceeceeeueeaeenesaneaeeeaeens A 4 JO VSAIDOMANAGEMENT E a e OE e A 5 A 6 FAULT TOLERANCE MANAGEMENT 0ocooconconccnconconcnnconcnnnnoncnnnnnnoncrnnrnnrnncnnrnnanncos A 5 APPENDIX B PINOUTS B 1 GBE ETHERNET PORT PINOUTS iSCSI HOST PORTS sess B 1 B 2 10 100BASET ETHERNET PORT PINOUTS MANAGEMENT PORT B 2 B 3 STP ETHERNET CABLE OPTIONAL ACCESSORY ooconcccccccnnnnncccnnnononnnaannnnnnnnnnos B 2 B4 GON SERIAL PORT CABLES nda dt B 3 B 5 GOMZ SERIAL PORT CABLE TO UPS iiid rd iso trabes e aro ios B 4 BG SAS EXPANSION FORT PINOUT Serisini ita B 6 Be JIETS90T1 NULL MODEM ii B 7 Dos POWER cia leas B 7 Falcon iSCSI Installation and Hardware Reference M
35. a in it Rotary Bezel Lock Drive Busy LED Release Button Power Status LED Figure 3 2 Drive Tray LEDs Status indicating LEDs 3 3 Falcon SCSI Installation and Hardware Reference Manual FLASHING indicates data is being written to or read from the drive The Drive Busy Blue eve wu OFF indicates that there is no activity on the disk drive GREEN indicates that the drive bay is Power Eran populated satus Red RED indicates that the disk drive has failed Table 3 2 Drive Tray LED Definitions 3 2 3 Controller Module LEDs The LEDs on the rear facing faceplate of the RAID controller are shown in Figure 3 3 The controller LEDs are numbered from 1 to 6 The definitions are shown below Management port 10 100BaseT LE EE Ctrl status LEDs x a e o EN ri COM COM F GET EET Treal SAS Exp port Restore def LED GbE Host ports Figure 3 3 Controller Module LEDs Green indicates that the RAID subsystem is operating mes Ctir Status 2 99 Amber indicates that a component Amber failure has occurred or inappropriate RAID configurations have caused system faults ON indicates the following 2 C_Dirty Amber Certain amounts of cached data held 3 4 Status indicating LEDs Chapter 3 Subsystem Monitoring in memory Errors occurred with cache memory ECC errors Cached data is sustained by battery backup Battery voltage is lower than 2 5V Battery temperature r
36. anent damage resulting in timely delays 5 2 3 Removing the Controller Module To remove the controller module Step 1 Prepare a clean static free work pad or container to place the controller that will be removed from the chassis Step 2 and Step 3 are for the single controller system Skip them if you are replacing a controller in the FALCON iSCSI Replacing a Controller Module 5 3 Falcon SCSI Installation and Hardware Reference Manual 5 4 Step 2 Step 3 Step 4 Step 5 Step 6 Step 7 Make sure there is no data access to the subsystem to avoid losing data Stop all I O accesses to the subsystem and make sure all cached writes have been distributed to disk drives Power off the subsystem Power off the subsystem in the crway bed in Chapter 4 Be sure to flush all cached data des before powering off the subsystem If it is not possible to do this turn off both PSU modules and disconnect the power cords Disconnect all cables that are connected to the controller module you wish to replace These include the Ethernet cables connected to the network and any cable connected to the RS 232C audio jack connector Remove the BBU module if one has been installed Loosen the BBU module ws and then retrieve it from the retention scre chassis E 8 PA A a eee NN Figure 5 1 Loosening BBU Retention Screws Disconnect all cables from the controller module These include the cables connecti
37. anied by two 2 or three 3 successive and prolonged beeps A WARNING Failing to respond when an audible alarm is heard can cause permanent damage to the subsystem When an audible alarm is heard rectify the problem as soon as possible 1 4 Hot swappable Components 1 4 1 Hot swap Capabilities The subsystem comes with a number of hot swappable components A hot swap component is one that can be exchanged while the subsystem is still online without affecting the operational integrity of the subsystem These components should only be removed from the subsystem when they are being replaced At no other time should these components be removed from the subsystem 1 4 2 Components The following components are hot swappable Hot swappable Components t3 Falcon Falcon iSCSI Installation and Hardware Reference Manual RAID controller in a redundant controller configuration Power supply units PSUs f BBU module Hard disk drives 1 4 3 Normalized Airflow Proper cooling is referred to as normalized airflow Normalized airflow ensures the sufficient cooling within the subsystem and is only attained when all components are properly installed Therefore a failed component should only be removed when a replacement is available If a failed component is removed but not replaced airflow will disrupted and permanent damage to the subsystem can result Hot swappable Components 2 1 2 2 Chapter 2 Hardware Installatio
38. anual Safety Precautions Precautions and Instructions e Prior to powering on the subsystem ensure that the correct power range is being used e f it is necessary to transport the subsystem repackage all disk drives separately in the drive trays and in the original package foam blocks If using the original package material other replaceable modules can stay within the enclosure e The Falcon subsystem comes with 16 drive bays Leaving any of these drive bays empty will greatly affect the efficiency of the airflow within the enclosure and will consequently lead to the system overheating which can cause irreparable damage e f a module fails leave it in place until you have a replacement unit and you are ready to replace it e Airflow Consideration The subsystem requires an airflow clearance especially at the front and rear A clearance of at least 18 to 20 centimeters is required at the rear side and any objects blocking the exhaust airflow e g cables dangling at the fan outlet should be avoided e Handle subsystem modules using the retention screws eject levers and the metal frames face plates Avoid touching PCB boards and connector pins e To comply with safety emission or thermal requirements none of the covers or replaceable modules should be removed Make sure that all enclosure modules and covers are securely in place during operation e Be sure that the rack cabinet into which the subsystem chassis will be
39. arately purchased Li lon battery backup unit BBU module see the diagram below can sustain cache memory for days during the event of power outage The battery module comes with an EEPROM that marks the installation date and system administrators will be notified when the one year lift expectancy is reached Please refer to Chapter 2 for installation instructions Qu a UU DU s Ee a S a we T m E SS a M y e Pala lin a F m Eh Figure 1 12 BBU Module In accordance with international transportation regulations the BBU module is only charged to between 35 and 45 of its total capacity when shipped Therefore when powering on the subsystem for the first time see Section 4 4 the BBU will begin to charge its batteries to their full capacity It normally requires approximately twelve 12 hours for the battery to be fully charged If the battery is not fully charged after twelve 12 hours there may be a problem with the BBU module You may re install the battery and if the battery still shows problems with charging contact your subsystem vendor for a replacement While the battery is being charged the LED on the BBU will start flashing See Chapter 3 for details on the LED indicators Subsystem Components Chapter 1 Introduction You can check battery s charge level using the StorageWatch software or the embedded firmware utility 1 2 7 Power Supply Units PN IFT 9273ECPSU The subsystem is equippe
40. arger doing so can reset the timer Charging will resume automatically 3 If you install or replace a BBU the subsystem recognizes the presence of BBU only after a system reset 3 2 6 PSULEDs Each PSU comes with a single LED at the back see Figure 3 6 located close to the power switch that turns on the subsystem This LED indicates the operational status of the PSU module Please refer to the PSU LED definitions shown in Table 3 6 otatus indicating LEDs 3 9 Falcon SCSI Installation and Hardware Reference Manual Psu LED Cooling Fan LEDs Sr o e Steadily The power supply has not been turned on The Blinking PSU module LED will blink when the subsystem is Green connected to a power source but not yet turned on The PSU is operating normally and experiencing no problem Static Red The PSU has failed and is unable to provide power to the subsystem The PSU is not turned on and the power cord is disconnected Table 3 6 PSU Module LED Definitions 3 2 7 Cooling Module LEDs Each individual cooling fan within the cooling module has one 1 red LED on the PSU module The LED corresponds to the single fan in the cooling module When the LED is on it indicates the fan has failed When the LED is off it indicates the fan is functioning properly Fano Fanz Fant Fan3 la Me E A cml eee i J I m M lC FAN LED FANS LED EE MES FAN2 LED Figure 3 7 Cooling Module LEDs and Cooling Fan L
41. ble to sustain the cache memory The LED flashes to indicate the BBU is charging If the LED is illuminating amber the BBU may have lost its ability to hold electrical charge You should then contact your vendor to verify the problem 3 8 Status indicating LEDs Chapter 3 Subsystem Monitoring V IMPORTANT In addition to BBU failure itself and the charger failure the subsystem may also light the BBU fault LED when the following occur 1 The temperature sensor embedded with the charger circuit reports a temperature reading exceeding 45 degree Celsius 2 The BBU battery backup unit has been charged for over 12 hours The BBU charger will enter a timer fault state When the above conditions occur the charger circuit will enter a low power and self protection state You may correct the faults when receiving a BBU Thermal Shutdown Enter Sleep Mode event message 1 Check proper ventilation within the subsystem You may also check the readings from other sensors within the enclosure Airflow might have been disrupted by the absence of one or several major modules or the failure of a cooling fan Once the thermal condition is improved charging will resume automatically 2 f a new battery module has been charged for over twelve 12 hours and this event is issued you may remove and re install the battery module An empty battery module may take more than 12 hours to fully charge There is a timer embedded with the ch
42. bsystem Connection and Operation NOTE The subsystem has been designed to run continuously Even if a component failure occurs the fault can be corrected online 4 5 Power Off Procedure To power down the Falcon subsystem please follow these steps NOTE When powering down the Falcon subsystem please ensure that no time consuming processes like a Logical Drive Parity Regeneration or a Media Scan are taking place Step 1 Stop I O access to the system Stop all I O access to the iSCSI subsystem Please refer to the related documentation of your applications Step 2 Flush the cache Locate the Cache Dirty LED on the back of controller module to check if there is data cached in the memory Use the Shutdown Controller function to flush all cached data This prepares the RAID subsystem to be safely powered down Step 3 Turn off the power Turn off the power Once the RAID subsystem has been powered down other devices connected to the subsystem can be powered down Power Off Procedure 4 17 Falcon SCSI Installation and Hardware Reference Manual This page is intentionally left blank 4 18 Power Off Procedure 9 1 Chapter 5 Subsystem Maintenance and Upgrading Overview Maintenance Constant monitoring and maintenance of your Falcon iSCSI subsystem will minimize system downtime and preserve the working integrity of the system for a longer period of time If any of the sys
43. cation sheet users manual We provide special revisions for various application purposes Therefore DO NOT upgrade your firmware unless you fully understand what a firmware revision will do Problems that occur during the updating process may cause irrecoverable errors and system down time Always consult technical personnel before proceeding with any firmware upgrade Chapter 1 Introduction 1 1 Product Overview 1 1 1 Introduction This chapter briefly introduces the Falcon iSCSI to SAS SATA II storage subsystem The iSCSI subsystem comes with four 4 Gigabit Ethernet host ports on each RAID controller and delivers fast I O performance over SCSI packets RAID s Falcon storage supports network initiators compatible with the IETF Internet Storage Name Figure 1 1 Falcon iSCSI Subsystem Server iSCSI standard RFC 3720 with the following functionality Access control via NetMask IQN and IP filtering ISNS amp SLP device discovery firmware rev 3 64 j j CHAP access control security f Jumbo frames f Header Digest mode for the redundant controller R1130 Internet SCSI iSCSI protocols are embedded in firmware and Os are rapidly processed via dedicated algorithms The iSCSI is built around reliable hardware and sophisticated RAID technologies I O requests are packaged and transmitted over local area networks LANs wide area networks WANs or the Internet using the existing Ethernet network and thus the
44. ctly dependent on the presence of all system components Even if a subsystem component fails it should not be removed from the subsystem until a replacement is readily at hand and can be quickly installed Removing a subsystem component without replacing it can lead to permanent damage f When replacing any hot swappable component caution should be taken to ensure that the components are handled in an appropriate manner Rough or improper handling of components can lead to irreparable damage f When removing a RAID controller from the subsystem ensure that your applications running on servers have been properly closed users notified of the down time all cached writes conducted etc Ensure that power has been turned off and that all precautionary measures without exception are adhered to The controller board is very sensitive and can be easily damaged AX WARNING When inserting a removable module take heed that DO NOT USE EXCESSIVE FORCE Forcing or slamming a module can damage the connector pins either on the module itself or on the backplane Gently push the module until it reaches the end of module slot Feel the contact resistance and use slightly more force to ensure the module connectors are correctly mated If the module comes with ejection levers or retention screws use them to secure the module Overview Chapter 5 Subsystem Maintenance and Upgrading 5 2 Replacing a Controller Module 5 2 1 Overview The controller
45. d MASTICAR asar Xi ESD PRECAUTION cree EE a DP das Xii ABOUT THIS MANIA peut cte no RR aaa XII REVISION IIS TOR Mesta cd e dain iw eee usecase an dre XII WHO SHOULD READ THIS MANUALES eot dde Leod scd iei es ester LE XII Related DOCUMENTATION a ds xiii CONVENTIONS diria A AAA AAA AAA A NAAA a XIII SOFTWARE AND FIRMWARE UPDATES cccccsesccsscscesccccssscesscscescccecscseuncceeseseuecesucsceenees XXM CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION 1 1 PRODUCT OVERVIEW ecceeneeene Ine ene nne unran rannen rr sess rne sese sadness ade nia 1 1 1 1 1 WATEO GIG TION s auos aont eatuto casted re dude an e adan fuot tante tefie batfunao daa a d eet 1 1 Mode VarallODS siis tddi 1 2 1 1 2 Ericlosure CASSIS eer O cen du DE LI LIC EE 1 3 1 12 Chassis Overview serio epos a a ar enens doce xe vom n beatene uber cuta cn ua DUE Es 1 3 1227 Physical DImehsiolls Sl besote etn ioc trie 1 3 1 1 2 3 Front Panel OVerVIGW dissiessa i ee cepa Ert top ES E pr ERN Exe hibet ne ree sede at etuds 1 3 1 1 2 4 Hard Drive Numbering aene cda ree ot ee path fea eo eoa at eme dne 1 4 1 125 Rear Panel Overview sesessse mH Immer nemen re renes 1 4 1 126 Backplane BOaI c eet ree De ic 1 5 1 2 SUBSYSTEM COMPONENTS ii 1 6 1 2 1 BN cupio es codd i resi a CE cU D AOI 1 6 1 2 2 MU qmm 1 7 1 2 3 The RAID Controller Module eese 1 8 1 2 4 Controller Module Interfaces eseeeen nmn 1 9 1 2 5 DIM e I IM IE 1 10 1 2 6 BB esso et et
46. d with two 2 redundant hot swappable 530W PSUs which are installed into the rear section of the chassis The PSU is permanently mounted into a 2U dual level canister especially designed to house both the PSU and a cooling module at the end of the 2U canister owapping the PSU also removes the cooling module within As shown in Figure 1 13 each PSU comes with a power socket and a power switch to turn the system on and off Two 2 embedded cooling fans provide sufficient airflow A single LED indicates the PSU status When a power supply failure occurs the LED lights red An extraction handle at the rear of the PSU is designed to help properly install or remove the module A screw hole on the ejection handle helps secure the PSU to the chassis PSU Fan module LED indicator Power switch e MES a hs io al Power socket ie a AS Extraction handle Cooling fan LED indicators Retention screw Figure 1 13 PSU Module Please refer to Appendix A for the technical information of the PSUs 1 2 8 Cooling Modules PN IFT 9273ECFanMod Two cooling modules are implemented within the rear sections of PSU modules see Figure 1 14 The cooling fans operate at two 2 Subsystem Components A Falcon Falcon iSCSI Installation and Hardware Reference Manual fan speeds When the subsystem operates normally the cooling fans operate at the lower speed If a major component fails or when one of the tem
47. dcast and provide access security LAN configuration is beyond the scope of this hardware manual Multiple arrays or multiple partitions can be created and made available separately through different IDs or LUNs on the host ports The RAID volumes appear as shared storage over the Ethernet network To ensure optimal performance make sure you connect the iSCSI RAID to a high speed Gigabit Ethernet network Host Connection Topologies Chapter 4 Subsystem Connection and Operation 4 3 Expansion Links 4 3 1 Single controller RAID to single controller JBOD An SFF 8088 to SFF 8470 cable is required IN ports and OUT ports are specified on the JBOD controller faceplates Controller A Figure 4 5 JBOD Expansion Links with Single controller JBOD Expansion Links 4 11 Falcon SCSI Installation and Hardware Reference Manual 4 3 2 Dual controller RAID to dual controller JBOD Two 2 SFF 8088 to SFF 8470 cables are required Expansion Link Considerations 1 A 120cm cable may be necessary as an expansion link if you route the fault tolerant cables from opposite directions Routing cables from opposite directions allows uninterrupted access to the disk drives in other enclosures when one expansion enclosure fails among them 2 A 120cm is also necessary if you have bend radius concerns in your rack cabinet The bend radius for SAS cables is 2 2 inches minimum
48. dware TOE TCP IP Offload Engine card and then to client stations with an Ethernet NIC or iSCSI HBA 3 The subsystem presents its logical volumes through SCSI like IDs and LUNs These RAID volumes then appear as iSCSI targets through the network Even though iSCSI initiator software is a cost effective way of building an ISCSI SAN software initiator adds additional workload to the server CPU It is recommended to apply iSCSI HBAs that come with TCP IP offload engines in order to reduce overhead 4 1 Falcon SCSI Installation and Hardware Reference Manual WARNING All cables must be handled with care Make sure Ethernet cables do not run parallel with power cords To prevent interference within a rack system the cable routing path must be carefully planned and they must not be bent 4 1 2 Network Topologies The iSCSI host ports connect to Ethernet network devices and iSCSI initiators that comply with the IETF iSCSI standard RFC 3720 Network connection of the iSCSI ports is flexible The use of network connecting devices subnet Name Servers or iSCSI management software can vary from case to case In the following sections configuration diagrams will be provided to illustrate the possible uses of the Falcon iSCSI subsystem in an SCSI network Note that these configurations only recommend but do not intend to impose limitations on the use of subnet settings or networking paths to data servers 4 1 3 Points of Failu
49. e trays Drive Trays ALL the drive trays whether or not they have a hard drive have been installed into the subsystem Cable Connections The iSCSI ports on the subsystem have been correctly connected to the initiators or the Ethernet network Power Cords The power cords have been connected to the PSU modules on the subsystem and plugged into power source Ambient Temperature All the subsystem components have been acclimated to the surrounding temperature 4 4 2 Power On Procedure Power On When powering on the Falcon subsystem please follow these steps Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Power on the network connection devices These devices include the Ethernet switches routers and any other such devices that have been connected to the Falcon iSCSI subsystem Please refer to the documentation that came with your network device to see the power on procedure Power on the Falcon subsystem The Falcon subsystem should only be powered on after all the network connection devices have been powered on Consult your network administrators for proper network configurations The power on procedure for the Falcon subsystem is described below Power on the initiators The servers or iSCSI initiators should be the last devices that are turned on Please refer to the documentation that came with your application servers to see their own power on procedures Falcon SCSI Installation and Hardware Reference Manua
50. e B 4 COM1 Y Cable Falcon SCSI Installation and Hardware Reference Manual B 4 B 5 CN2 amp CN3 Pin Number CN1 Pin Number Table B 3 COM1 Y Cable CN1 CN2 and CN3 Pinout Definitions NOTE The CN1 and CN2 connector pinouts of the single end to end cables are identical to the CN1 and CN2 pinouts of the Y cables This applies to both COM1 and COM2 cables COM2 Serial Port Cable to UPS CON2 Cable Use this optional separately purchased cable to connect the COM2 port to a UPS PN IFT 92 0CUPSYCab aiiin 33 i5mh Saismn ey x Le B o 9 Jyh Imm m at P rei nre CN3 3 a 400 30 rim J CNI 9 1 2 cual 1 12 3 cnal 213 g coLlawp amp 5 92T0CUPS Y Cab UPS Figure B 5 COM2 Y cable Falcon SCSI Installation and Hardware Reference Manual CN2 amp CN3 Pin Number CN1 Pin Number TXD 7 8 JN GND NA NA NA NA NA A Table B 4 COM2 Adapter Cable CN1 CN2 and CN3 Pinout Definitions Falcon SCSI Installation and Hardware Reference Manual B 6 SAS Expansion Port Pinouts The Mini SAS host ports comply with SFF 8088 specification Table B 5 SAS Expansion Port Pinout Definitions B 7 IFT 9011 Null Modem A null modem is used for wire swap and is necessary for connecting COM1 CN2 to a PC serial port PN IFT 9011 Falcon SCSI Installation and Hardware Reference Manual Figure B 7 Null Modem Pinouts Swap pin 2 and pin
51. e Installation i PEET ot Tap mon m i mama o C Se aa cem A E M A AME CE H TEUER NU MES PT Lm d GO Figure 2 20 Securing Drive Tray by Turning the Bezel Lock Once the drive bays are populated and the subsystem powered on the RAID controller will automatically spin up the hard drives and recognize their presence 2 21 Falcon SCSI Installation and Hardware Reference Manual This page is intentionally left blank 2 22 3 1 Overview Chapter 3 Subsystem Monitoring Overview The iSCSI subsystem is equipped with a variety of self monitoring features that help keep system managers informed of the subsystem operational statuses These monitoring features provide vital feedback to help you maintain the operational integrity of the subsystem Prompt response to warnings and subsystem component failure notifications will ensure data integrity and help ensure the longevity of the subsystem The monitoring features include Firmware The RAID controller in the subsystem is managed by preinstalled FW which can be accessed using a PC hyper terminal connected through the COM1 serial port Device status information can be obtained from the FW embedded configuration utility The FW is fully described in the Operation Manual that came with your system Please refer to this manual for further information StorageWatch StorageWatch is a fully integrated Java based
52. e Unpacking Checklist in your package to verify package contents Carefully check the items contained in each box before proceeding with installation NOTE A detailed packing list can be found in your product shipping package or product CD The space within each package carton can be separated into upper and lower levels Upper level The two 2 foam packages on the upper level contain e Sixteen 16 drive trays Lower level Three 3 boxes are placed in the lower level One 1 box contains the enclosure chassis with all the pre installed components The other two 2 boxes contain power cords and accessory items The included accessory items are 1 A COMI serial cable 2 wo power cords 3 Anull modem Unpacking the Subsystem Chapter 2 Hardware Installation 4 Printed copies of Quick Installation Guide and Unpacking checklist 5 Screws for rack mounting and fixing disk drives 6 A product utility CD containing the Installation and Hardware Reference Manual this document the Operation Manual firmware and the StorageWatch programs and StorageWatch User s Manual 2 5 1 Preinstalled Components The following components have been preinstalled in the enclosure and therefore do not need to be installed 2 Forearm handles right and left 1 Backplane board 1 Controller module 1 DDR RAM DIMM module installed in the controller module 2 PSU modules 2 BBU for the redundant cont
53. e configuration utility gt Main Menu gt View and Edit Logical Drives to see whether the supported number of LD is 32 If the screen shows 32 logical drive indexes then the firmware running on the surviving controller supports the 2 1GB defaults NOTE If the firmware screen shows 16 indexes you may refer to the Case 2 procedure if you prefer enlarging the number of logical configurations 3 2 Install a 1G or 2G memory size identical to that on the surviving controller to the replacement controller 3 3 Restore the replacements defaults using the Restore Default button or the LCD keypad panel See Appendices for details You should use another RAID system to restore the defaults on the replacement controller 3 4 Replace the failed controller with the replacement The replacement should be brought online after a short while 5 3 2 Selecting the Memory Modules If the memory module on the controller module is going to be replaced the following factors must be considered when purchasing replacement DIMM modules f Purchasing a DIMM module To avoid the compatibility issues it is recommended to contact RAID or your subsystem vendor for an updated list of compatible DIMM modules We provide tested modules from reliable vendors with reliable chips j DDR RAM DIMM modules supported The subsystem supports 184 pin registered ECC capable DDR RAM DIMM modules with memory capacities ranging from 512MB to 2GB j
54. e dislodged gently pull the PSU module out of the subsystem If the subsystem is mounted in a rackmount rack use another hand to support its weight while removing the module See Figure 5 9 AAA tItTtTfTR a o A Teo JE N TEN AE g A ele tt i ih mee O AS ORB HEX Seay i fum iE M ala um T M il Figure 5 9 Removing the PSU Module A WARNING 1 When a PSU is removed form the chassis the cooling module is also removed from the chassis 2 Itis recommended that the replacement procedure is completed in less than five 5 minutes to prevent the subsystem from overheating Step 5 Install the replacement module Make sure the extraction handle is held at its up most position so that the saddle notches on the sides of the handle can snap onto the metal anchor pins along the interior walls of the PSU slot Push the PSU into chassis and when you feel the contact resistance push the handle downward to secure the module 5 16 Replacing a Faulty PSU Chapter 5 Subsystem Maintenance and Upgrading z m L Extraction handle Figure 5 10 Installing the Replacement PSU Handle Anchor pin PSU Chassis Locked position Figure 5 11 Securing PSU Using the Extraction Handle Step 6 Secure the PSU to the subsystem by fastening the retention screw through the PSU ejection handle Step 7 Replace the power cord that connects the PSU module to the mains Step 8 Power on the PSU module
55. eading is abnormal out of the 0 to 45 C range Battery is not present OFF indicates that the cache is clean and that the battery backup unit is capable of sustaining memory in case of power loss This signal is local to each controller ON indicates that the detected CPU board chassis temperature has exceeded the higher temperature threshold OFF indicates that the detected temperature reading is within the preset safe range ON indicates the presence of a BBU backup module Rapidly Blinking to indicate traffic on the host bus Rapidly Blinking to indicate traffic on the drive channels Lit Green to indicate the RAID configuration default aa been successfully restored The LED state will Restore Default be invalidated after a few seconds see below for how to use the push button Table 3 3 Controller LED Definitions Status indicating LEDs 3 5 Falcon SCSI Installation and Hardware Reference Manual 3 6 How to Use the Restore Default Button CAUTION The Restore NVRAM Default push button should be considered as a last resort function Although restoring firmware defaults will not destroy the existing logical drives however if the existing logical drives cannot be adequately associated with host ID LUNs after default restoration data inconsistencies might occur There is a non latch type push button accessed through an opening on the controller faceplate Why restoring defaul
56. eath each ejection lever 5 4 Replacing a Faulty BBU The BBU can sustain cache memory in the event of a power failure or in the unlikely event of failing both PSUs The BBU provides additional data security and helps minimize the chance of losing data due to power outages A BBU consists of a metal bracket battery cell pack and a PCB board that connects to the controller module Each BBU is secured to the subsystem using retention screws Please read the BBU handling precautions below before proceeding with the replacement procedure Fault Conditions A BBU failure can result from the following 1 A BBU has lost its ability to hold electrical charge This may be the case after the battery cells have been recharged for many times regardless of how long the module has been used Therefore a stable power source is important for system operation 2 The charger circuitry implemented with the controller has failed There are other conditions that might trigger the BBU fault events and trigger the BBU fault LED 1 The temperature sensor embedded with the subsystem s charger circuit reports a temperature reading exceeding the preset threshold The charger circuits will enter a low power and self protection state Replacing a Faulty BBU 5 11 Falcon SCSI Installation and Hardware Reference Manual 9 12 2 A BBU module has been charged for over twelve 12 hours A timer is embedded with the charger When this occurs the c
57. ediately remove it from the subsystem and stop using it If this is discovered when you first use the BBU return it to RAID or your subsystem vendor 5 4 2 Replacing a Faulty BBU To replace the BBU please follow these steps Step 1 Remove the faulty BBU from the chassis The BBU module is secured to the chassis with two 2 screws Loosen the retention screws on the BBU faceplate then pull out the BBU See Figure 5 5 Replacing a Faulty BBU Chapter 5 Subsystem Maintenance and Upgrading E YA le E a pi ri E Figure 5 6 Remove the BBU Module Step 2 Install the replacement BBU Align the BBU module with the empty slot and then gently push the BBU module into the slot Step 3 Secure the BBU module to the enclosure Tighten the two 2 retention screws as shown above using a Phillips screwdriver Step 4 Reset the subsystem Find appropriate time to reset the subsystem for the system firmware to recognize the replacement module After reset the BBU LED will start flashing to indicate that the BBU is being charged When the BBU is fully charged the LED will be off NOTE 1 A new or replacement BBU takes approximately twelve 12 hours to charge to its full capacity Reset the subsystem whenever a BBU is replaced or added in order for the replacement module to take effect 2 The life expectancy of a BBU is more than one year However it is considered a safe procedure to replace the BBU eve
58. en 16 SAS or SATA II hard drives must be purchased separately and hard drives should be available prior to installing the enclosure See Section 2 8 Some SATA II disk drives may come with a default of 1 5Gbps speed The system only supports SATA drives operating at 3Gbps speed and it will be necessary you configure these drives into 3Gbps speed using its the jumpers or configuration utility 2 3 Safety Precautions 2 3 1 Precautions and Instructions 1 Static free installation environment The enclosure must be installed in a static free environment to minimize the possibility of electrostatic discharge ESD damage Safety Precautions 2 3 Falcon SCSI Installation and Hardware Reference Manual 2 4 2 Component check Before installing the enclosure check to see that you have received all the required components If any items appear damaged contact your vendor for a replacement Rack installation The enclosure chassis can be installed into a rack cabinet using separately purchased mounting rails rear attached brackets or RAID s IFT 9273Cslider32 and IFT 9273CSlider36 rackmount rails Disconnect the power cords if the need should arise for cleaning the chassis Do not use liquid or sprayed detergent for cleaning Use a lightly moistened clothe for cleaning Be sure the correct power range 100 120 or 220 240VAC is supplied by your rack cabinet or power outlet It is highly recommended to connect two different p
59. en as WARNING both capitalized and bold and is followed by text in italics The italicized text is the warning message A Cautions Cautionary messages should also be heeded to help you reduce the chance of losing data or damaging the system Cautions are easy to recognize The word caution is written as CAUTION both capitalized and bold and is followed by text in italics The italicized text is the cautionary message e Notes These messages inform the reader of essential but non critical information These messages should be read carefully as any SS xiii Falcon SCSI Installation and Hardware Reference Manual XIV directions or instructions contained therein can help you avoid making mistakes Notes are easy to recognize The word note is written as NOTE both capitalized and bold and is followed by text in italics The italicized text is the cautionary message Lists Bulleted Lists Bulleted lists are statements of non sequential facts They can be read in any order Each statement is preceded by a 11 5 round black dot e Numbered Lists Numbered lists are used to describe sequential steps you should follow in order Software and Firmware Updates Please contact RAID or visit the RAID Inc support site at www raidinc com support php for the latest software or firmware updates NOTE that the firmware version installed on your system should provide the complete functionality listed in the specifi
60. ents to ensure that products sold on or after 1 July 2006 in such territory are in compliance with the above regulations Falcon iSCSI Installation and Hardware Reference Manual Disposal of Old Electrical amp Electronic Equipment Applicable in the European Union and other European countries with separate collection systems This symbol on the product or on its packaging indicates that this product shall not be treated as household waste Instead EA it shall be handed over to the applicable collection point for the recycling of electrical and electronic equipment By proper waste handling of this product you ensure that it has no negative consequences for the environment and human health which could otherwise be caused if this product is thrown into the garbage bin The recycling of materials will help to conserve natural resources For more details about recycling of this product please contact your local city office your household waste disposal service or the shop where you purchased the product vil Falcon SCSI Installation and Hardware Reference Manual Table of Contents CONTACT INFORMATION tai lo od elos e hee LN Il COPYRIGHT Z000 AAA uc i PE M MEI E ET T EU IH Heeelan H e qs eoo E A A EIE LI tu IM iE EL EE iil Warnings and Certifications cccccsseccecceeeeeeeeeeeeeeceeeeeeeeeuseeeeseneeeseeceeeesaueeeeeseeseeesaneeeees IV SAFETY PRECAUTIONS vetoes hit nicer ad ee e oe ceo t e ee de XI Precautions an
61. er Host Connection Topologies 4 7 Falcon SCSI Installation and Hardware Reference Manual 4 8 4 2 4 Sample Topology High Availability IP SAN with Multiple Connections pe r Session Firmware revision 3 64 Component RAID system iSCSI R1130 HBA GbE cables GbE switch Software RAID configuration Description iscsi RAID managed by redundant RAID controllers with a total of 8 host ports iSCSI initiators better be PCI E TOE cards GbE network cables Ports divided into 2 virtual LANs to separate access from host to targets StoragePath to manage the fault tolerant paths with failover failback and load balance Use StoragePath multi pathing software so that your operating system can identify alternate paths to the same logical drive m ER EN EN 2 logical drives each has 8 member drives More logical drives can be created from drives in JBOD LDO mapped to CHO AID and CHO BID LD assigned to controller A LD1 mapped to CH2 AID and CH3 BID LD assigned to controller B CHO and CH1 are combined into a portal group CH2 and CH3 are combined into another portal group Portal groups enable multiple connections per SCSI session and double the applicable bandwidth per session Host Connection Topologies Chapter 4 Subsystem Connection and Operation Clients HBA Oe Nas E E Multi connections per session CHO s CHO CHi CH2 CH2 CH3 Y 13
62. es cached in memory during a power outage in order to prevent data loss See Section 1 2 6 e PSU modules The hot swappable PSUs receive single phase power and deliver 5V 12V and 3 3V power to the subsystem A power switch is located on each PSU to turn the system on and off See Section 1 2 7 e Cooling modules The redundant cooling modules ventilate the subsystem to maintain a cooling airflow across the subsystem See Section 1 2 8 1 1 2 6 Backplane Board An internal backplane board separates the front and rear sections of the enclosure The backplane consists of traces for logic level signals and low voltage power paths lt contains no user serviceable components A WARNING When inserting a removable module DO NOT USE EXCESSIVE FORCE Forcing or slamming a module can damage the pins on the module connectors either on the module itself or on the backplane Gently push the module until it reaches the end of module slot Feel the contact resistance and use slightly more Product Overview 1 5 Falcon Falcon iSCSI Installation and Hardware Reference Manual pressure to ensure the module connectors are correctly mated If the module comes with ejection levers or retention screws use them to secure the module 1 2 Subsystem Components The iSCSI houses many active components and most of them can be accessed through either the front or the rear panel The modular design of the components facilitates their easy installati
63. hapter 3 Subsystem Monitoring after restoring defaults Default restoration will erase the ID LUN mapping associations e g which logical drive is associated with which host ID LUN and it is necessary to restore the host ID LUN mapping after firmware default restoration in order to access data on the previously configured arrays How to use the button Single controller After the subsystem is powered down you can use the included bezel key or a straighten paper clip to press the button Press and hold the button down power on the subsystem and wait for the associated LED and the subsystem Ready LED to light up The Restore Def LED and the firmware Default Restored event indicate successful restoration of firmware defaults Redundant controller With redundant RAID controllers the procedure can be more complicated Step 1 Remove controller B from the subsystem power down and then power on with the Restore Def button depressed to restore the firmware defaults on the remaining controller Step 2 When the Restore Def LED is lit and the default restored firmware event appears on the LCD screen release the button You may ask your colleague to observe the message on the other end of the chassis to see if the default restored event appears Step 3 Power down install controller B to the controller A slot and repeat the restoration process Step 4 When completed with restoring defaults on both contr
64. harger will enter a timer fault state The fault condition usually occurs with a brand new BBU or with a totally discharged BBU Charging will resume automatically if you remove and re install the BBU module 5 4 1 BBU Warnings and Precautions Install or replace the BBU with BBUs supplied by your Falcon vendors only Use of battery cells provided otherwise will void our warranty Always dispose of a replaced battery in an ecologically responsible manner Dispose of used BBUs at authorized battery disposal sites only Do not use nor leave the BBU near a heat source Heat can melt the insulation and damage other safety features of battery cells possibly will cause acid leak and result in flames or explosion Do not immerse the BBU in water nor allow it to get wet Its protective features can be damaged Abnormal chemical reactions may occur possibly cause functional defects acid leak and other hazardous results Do not disassemble or modify the BBU If disassembled the BBU could leak acid overheat emit smoke burst and or ignite Do not pierce the BBU with a sharp object strike it with a hammer step on it or throw it These actions could damage or deform it and internal short circuiting can occur possibly cause functional defects acid leak and other hazardous results If a BBU leaks gives off a bad odor generates heat becomes discolored or deformed or in any way appears abnormal during use recharging or storage imm
65. has a safe electrical earth connection via power cords or chassis ground by the rack cabinet Be sure that the rack cabinet in which the subsystem chassis is to be installed provides sufficient ventilation channels and airflow circulation around the subsystem Provide a soft clean surface to place your enclosure on before working on it Servicing the enclosure on a rough surface may damage the finish of the chassis If it is necessary to transport the subsystem repackage all disk drives separately If one of the following situations arises get the enclosure checked by service personnel a Any of the power cords or plugs is damaged 2 5 Falcon SCSI Installation and Hardware Reference Manual 2 6 b Liquid has penetrated into the subsystem c The enclosure has been exposed to moisture d The subsystem does not work well or you cannot get it work according to this manual e The subsystem has dropped and been damaged f The subsystem shows obvious signs of breakage 2 3 2 Static free Installation Static electricity can damage the system s electronic components To prevent ESD damage to any of the components follow these precautions before touching or handling them Discharge the static electricity accumulated in your body by wearing an anti static wristband f Use antistatic strap during handling Connect the equipment end of the strap to an unfinished chassis surface Avoid carpets plastic vinyl a
66. he drive canisters Longer screws can damage the hard drives 2 8 2 Drive Installation Step 1 Place the hard drive into the drive tray as shown below making sure that the interface connector is facing the open side of the drive tray and the label side facing up Hard Driva Drive Tray Figure 2 15 Installing a Hard Drive Step 2 Adjust the drive s location until the mounting holes in the drive canister are aligned with those on the hard drive Screws holes used for the installation with or without a MUX board are different 2 8 Hard Drive Installation Chapter 2 Hardware Installation Without MUX Figure 2 16 Drive Locations with and without the MUX Kit Step 3 Secure the disk drive with four 4 of the supplied 6 32 flat head screws Step 4 Once the hard drives are installed into drive trays install all drive trays into the enclosure See detailed instructions in the following section 2 9 Drive Tray Installation Once the hard drives have been secured within the drive trays the drive trays can be installed into the subsystem WARNING All drive trays must be installed into the enclosure even if they do not contain a hard drive lf the trays are not installed into the enclosure the ventilation airflow will not be normalized and the subsystem will overheat Step 1 Make sure the rotary bezel lock is in the unlocked position i e the groove on its face is in a horizontal orientation If the g
67. jected from the DIMM socket Figure 5 4 Removing a DIMM Module Step 5 Insert the replacement module into the DIMM socket Make sure the white clips of the DIMM socket are in the open positions Align the DIMM module with the DIMM socket by checking its keyed position Once aligned gently and firmly push the DIMM module into the socket The white clips on the sides of the socket will close automatically and secure the DIMM module into the socket 5 10 Replacing or Upgrading Memory Modules Chapter 5 Subsystem Maintenance and Upgrading Step 6 Reinstall the controller module After the DIMM module has been properly installed install the RAID controller To do this align the controller module with the controller module bay Then gently push the controller module into the controller bay Carefully push the controller until you feel the contact when the board edge connectors are being mated to the backplane Do not use force If unusual contact resistance is felt try it again Use the ejection levers to secure it into the chassis when the controller is almost fully inserted When the controller is inserted with the levers at its lowest position notches on the levers should properly clinch to the round anchor pins on the interior walls of module bay You may then pull the lever upward to secure the controller into module bay Step 7 Next secure the controller module into the subsystem by fastening the screws through holes undern
68. l 4 4 3 Power On Enclosure To power on the subsystem turn on the two power switches located on the rear panel of the subsystem Each switch controls a single PSU therefore make sure that both switches are turned on There is no limitation on which PSU should be powered on first power switches LI FE CI Figure 4 9 Power Switches A CAUTION Although the PSUs are redundant and a single PSU can provide sufficient power to the subsystem it is advisable to turn both of the power switches on If only one PSU is operating and fails system operation will be terminated 4 4 4 Power On Status Check Once the subsystem has been powered on the status of the entire subsystem should be checked to ensure that everything is running smoothly and that there are no complications or malfunctions Controller Module LEDs The controller Ready LED should flash green Drive Tray LEDs The drive status LEDs that contain hard drives should all lights blue Firmware and StorageWatch The overall status of the system may be checked using the embedded firmware utility or the StorageWatch GUI screen Audible Alarm If any errors occur during the initialization process the onboard alarm will sound in a hastily repeated manner Drive tray LEDs should normally start flashing right after the power on self test indicating the RAID control unit is attempting to access the hard drives 4 16 Power On Chapter 4 Su
69. maged in some way the pre installed module can be removed and a replacement installed Replacement and installation instructions are described fully below f A DIMM socket is located on the controller main circuit board The controller board is a sensitive component and must be treated with care Replacing or Upgrading Memory Modules Chapter 5 Subsystem Maintenance and Upgrading AX WARNING 1 The controller board in the controller module is a sensitive item Please ensure that all anti static precautions stipulated above are strictly adhered to Only qualified engineers should replace the DIMM module 2 There is a 1GB parameter threshold for NVRAM defaults in RAID s disk array firmware The 1GB threshold determines whether your RAID supports a standard or a large number of logical configurations by the size of cache memory The supported numbers by different DIMM sizes are shown below Default Value TENE 1GB DIMM gt E GBDIMM 64 bitLBA Support gt 2T B Yes Yes Number of LDs 16 Max 32 Max Number of LVs 8 Max 16 Max Number of Partitions per LD 16 Max 64 Max Number of LUNs per Channel ID 8 32 Max 8 32 Max Number of LUNs 128 Max 1024 Max O ptimization Mode Sequential 1 0 Caching Mode Default Write Back Stripe siz e O ptimiz ation for Sequential 1 Os RAID 5 128KB Auto assign Global Spare Disable Max LD capacity Optimization for
70. module consists of the following components f DIMM Module The DIMM module can be replaced when a DIMM module fails or if a larger capacity DIMM is required f BBU If the BBU has lost its ability to hold electric charge replace it with a certified module With the new BBU that comes with ASIC400 models an EEPROM is implemented and that system administrators will be notified by system events when the approximate one year life expectancy is reached AX WARNING 1 The BBU is hot swappable and can be independently swapped from the controller However the BBU is installed into a metal bracket on the controller module When the controller is removed the BBU is also removed 2 lt is recommended to remove the BBU before handling the controller because once a controller is removed from chassis BBU will discharge to support the cache memory If you replace a DIMM module with supplied voltage damage may occur 3 If necessary replace a DIMM 1 minute after the BBU is removed 5 2 2 Notes on Controller Maintenance j Re using the DIMM module removed from a failed controller is not recommended unless you have a similar RAID system to test its integrity j When replacing the controller module you must remember that the controller board is one of the most sensitive components in the subsystem All previously stipulated safety precautions see Chapter 2 must be strictly adhered to Failure to adhere to these precautions can result in perm
71. n Introduction This chapter gives detailed instructions on how to install the subsystem When installing the subsystem it is necessary to mount the chassis into a rack cabinet and to install hard drives and drive trays Installation into a rack or cabinet should occur before the hard drives or drive trays are installed into the subsystem Please confirm that you received all of the components listed on the included Unpacking List before proceeding with the installation process Installation Prerequisites 1 Static free installation environment The Falcon iSCSI subsystem must be installed in a static free environment to minimize the possibility of electrostatic discharge ESD damage See Section 2 3 2 Component check Before installing the Falcon iSCSI subsystem you should first check to see that you have received all the required components See Section 2 5 If any items appear damaged contact your vendor for a replacement Hard drives Up to sixteen 16 SATA II hard drives must be purchased separately prior to installing the subsystem See Section 2 8 Cabling The iSCSI models come with the following cables 1 One 1 audio jack to DB9 cable to facilitate the connection of the COM1 serial port to a management computer for management over a terminal emulation program 2 Two 2 power cords for connections to the power sources Type is determined by the shipped to area Introduction Falcon SCSI Installation
72. nd styrofoam in your work area f Ifthe need should arise for carrying subsystem modules from one place to another carry them in a static shielding container Avoid the contact between circuit boards and clothing f Handle all components by holding their edges or metal frames Avoid touching the exposed circuitry on PCB boards and connector pins 2 4 General Installation Procedure Following all the instructions provided below can save subsystem installation time Detailed illustrated instructions for each component are given in the following sections A CAUTION To ensure that your system is correctly installed please follow the steps outlined below If you follow these steps installation will be fast and efficient If you do not follow these steps you may accidentally install the hardware incorrectly General Installation Procedure Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Step 4 Step 5 Step 6 Step 7 Chapter 2 Hardware Installation Unpack Unpack the subsystem and confirm that all the components on the Unpacking Checklist have been included Install an optional BBU If a BBU has been separately purchased it should be installed prior to operating the subsystem See Section 2 7 Rack Cabinet installation If the subsystem is going to be installed in a rack or cabinet it should be installed prior to installing the hard drives Installing the subsystem into a rack or cabinet requires at least two 2 people
73. ng to host and any cables necting the o O COM ports Loosen the retention screws from controller Use a medium siz to remove the screws Phillips screwdrivee underneath each of the ejection levers Keep the screws for future use Replacing a Controller Module Chapter 5 Subsystem Maintenance and Upgrading Figure 5 2 Loosening Controller Retention Screws Step 8 Remove the controller module by pressing down the two ejection levers The controller will automatically be eased out of the module bay Gently pull the controller module out of the subsystem with one hand underneath to support the weight of the module RAID EET Controller e mS d enu Figure 5 3 Removing the Controller Module 5 2 4 Replacing the Controller Module If the controller module has failed replace a failed controller with a replacement from your vendor Step 1 Remove the failed controller See Section 5 2 3 Step 2 Install a DIMM module on the replacement controller if it does not come with a DIMM See Section 5 3 Step 3 Insert the controller module Align the controller module with the controller module bay at the rear of the subsystem making Replacing a Controller Module 5 5 Falcon iSCSI Installation and Hardware Reference Manual Step 4 Step 5 Step 6 Step 7 sure that the levers are down Gently slide the controller module in Secure the connection When the controller is reaching the end and you feel
74. ocations 9 20 Status indicating LEDs Chapter 3 Subsystem Monitoring The subsystem has a novel approach to stabilizing the temperature within the subsystem When the intelligent sensors on the backplane detect elevated temperature such as high ambient temperature or the failure of any cooling or PSU module the system will turn the cooling fans to high speed to extract more heat Once the ambient temperature cools down to normal or the failed modules have been replaced the cooling fans will return to low speed 3 3 Audible Alarm Different environmental and operational parameters like temperature etc have been assigned a range of values between which they can fluctuate lf either the upper or lower thresholds are exceeded an audible alarm will be triggered The alarm will also be triggered when a component fails If the system administrator is onsite and hears an alarm the manager must read the error message on the terminal or StorageWatch screen to determine what has triggered the alarm After determining what has occurred the system administrator must take appropriate actions to rectify the problem WARNING If an alarm is triggered it is necessary for you to determine the problem If the audible alarm is ignored and the problem is not rectified unexpected damages may occur 3 3 1 Failed Devices If any of the following components fails the audible alarm will be triggered f RAID controller module in a red
75. ollers install both controllers and power on 3 2 4 Ethernet Port LEDs Four 4 GbE host ports which provide different connection speeds are located on the controller faceplate Shielded Cat5e straight through Ethernet cables can be used to connect the RJ 45 ports to the network Two 2 LEDs located on each Ethernet port indicate the Ethernet connection speed and link status See the diagram below for the locations of the two 2 LED indicators Refer to Table 3 4 GbE LAN Port LED Definitionsfor definitions of the GbE host ports and Table 3 5 10 100BaseT Management Port LED Definitions for LED definitions of the fast Ethernet management port Status indicating LEDs 7 Falcon SCSI Installation and Hardware Reference Manual Speed Link En HA Figure 3 4 GbE LAN Indicators rm e me ON indicates currently connected with Speed GbE speed OFF means connected with 10 100 speed ON for linked LAN Link BLINKING indicates active transmission Table 3 4 GbE LAN Port LED Definitions Link Activity 1 Figure 3 5 10 100BaseT Management Port Indicators Link Status Green ae currently connected to a LAN Activity Green BLINKING indicates active Table 3 5 10 100BaseT Management Port LED Definitions 3 2 5 BBU Module LED The BBU module has an LED on its faceplate The function is the same as the similar LED on the controller module The LED is off when the BBU is functioning normally and is a
76. on and removal Hot swap mechanisms are incorporated to eliminate power surges and signal glitches that might occur while removing or installing these modules 1 2 1 Drive Trays Rotary Bezel Lock Drive Busy LED Release Button Power Status LED Figure 1 6 Drive Tray Front View PN IFT 9273CDTray Figure 1 7 IFT 9273CETray PN IFT 9273CETray adapter tray for 2 5 SAS drives The subsystem comes with sixteen 16 drive trays see Figure 1 6 designed to accommodate separately purchased standard 1 inch pitch 3 5 inch SAS or SATA II disk drives The drive bays are accessible from the enclosure front panel Two 2 LEDs on the front bezel indicate the operating statuses A rotary bezel lock on each drive tray secures the hard drive in place while a release button enables fast retrieval of a hard drive Subsystem Components Chapter 1 Introduction You may install 2 5 SAS drives into the subsystem for its high IOPS performance The 2 5 drives are secured through holes on the bottom of the drive trays The installation and use of the adapter drive trays is identical to those using 3 5 drives A WARNING Be careful not to warp twist or contort the drive tray in any way e g by dropping it or resting heavy objects on it The drive tray has been customized to fit into the drive bays of the subsystem If the drive bay superstructure is deformed or altered the drive trays may not fit into the drive bays 1
77. or enclosure cabinet using support brackets that are separately purchased S nore Components accessed through the front panel are referred to as Front Panel Components and components accessed through the rear panel are referred to as Rear Panel Components Sy 1 1 2 2 Physical Dimensions The iSCSI comes in a 3U chassis with the following dimensions f With handles 483mm W x 131mm H x 504 3mm L 19 x 5 2 X 21 inches f Without handles 445mm x 130mm x 487mm 17 5 x 5 1 x 19 2 inches 1 1 2 3 Front Panel Overview The front section of the subsystem features a 4x4 layout for sixteen 16 3 5 inch disk drives The two 2 handles on the front of the subsystem enable you to easily extract the chassis from a rack or cabinet The front view is shown below A description of each front panel component is given below LCD keypad panel Forearm handle q EU redi lin u Tw ye oa edie ATA A veer eee ee m Ram tl n J Cn s TM al a pe ra w IRE jt m PA cA Forearm handle Drive trays Figure 1 2 iSCSI Front View The front panel components include Product Overview 3 Falcon Falcon iSCSI Installation and Hardware Reference Manual 1 4 e Drive bays with drive tray canisters The drive bays accommodate either SAS or SATA II 3 5 disk drives e Forearm handles The subsystem has right and left side handles for easier rackmount handling 1 1 2 4 Hard Drive Numbering The front section of
78. ower supplies to separate power sources e g one to a power outlet and the other to a UPS system Thermal notice All drive trays even if they do not contain a hard drive must be installed into the enclosure Leaving a drive bay or module slot open will severely affect the airflow efficiency within the enclosure and will consequently lead to system overheating Keep a faulty module in place until you have a replacement unit and you are ready to replace it Rack mounting The subsystem is intended to be rack mounted Following concerns should be heeded when mounting the enclosure into a rack cabinet a An enclosure without disk drives can weigh over 30 kilograms Two 2 people are required to install or relocate the subsystem Drives should be removed from the enclosure before moving the subsystem b The subsystem is designed to operate in an environment where the ambient temperature around the chassis must not exceed 40 C c The openings on the enclosure are for air circulation and hence the ventilation openings should never be obstructed d Proper grounding over current protection and stability features should be provided with the rack cabinet into which the subsystem is mounted 8 Operate the subsystem in an environment with least humidity 9 Lay the subsystem on a reliable surface when servicing individual modules A drop or fall can cause injury oafety Precautions 10 11 12 13 14 15
79. perature thresholds is violated the cooling fans automatically raise its rotation speed More technical information can be found in Appendix A Figure 1 14 Cooling Module 1 3 Subsystem Monitoring The SCSI RAID subsystem comes with a number of different monitoring methods that provide you with continual updates on the operating statuses of the subsystem and individual components The following monitoring features are included 1 3 1 12C bus The following subsystem elements are interfaced to the RAID controller over a non user serviceable I2C bus Cooling modules f Module presence detection circuits Temperature sensors for detecting the temperature on the backplane board and controller board Subsystem Monitoring Chapter 1 Introduction 1 3 2 LED Indicators The following components come with LEDs to indicate the operating statuses of individual components RAID controller f BBU module f Cooling modules on PSU faceplates f PSU modules 1 LED on each module Drive trays 2 LEDs on each tray 1 3 3 Audible Alarms The subsystem comes with an audible alarm that is triggered when a component fails or when the pre configured temperature or voltage thresholds are exceeded Whenever you hear an audible alarm it is imperative that you determine the cause and rectify the problem immediately Event notification messages indicate the completion or status of array configuration tasks and are always accomp
80. re The primary concern for configuring host side topologies is to avoid points of failure It is therefore preferred that two HBA cards are installed on the host side and better not the onboard Ethernet Data flow and access management should therefore be implemented to avoid access contention RAID s StoragePath software can be implemented in order to access a RAID volume through an alternate data link in the event of cabling failure 4 2 Host Connection Topologies Drawing Legends A host computer or a client station An iSCSI initiator either a single or dual ported host adapter card 4 2 Host Connection Topologies Chapter 4 Subsystem Connection and Operation iSCSI ports on a RAID controller controller A or controller B g PAI O O A logical drive consisting of multiple physical drives A physical data link A logical association e g that between a logical drive and a host port An asteroid indicates a logical drive s assignment a preferred ownership either to RAID controller A or RAID controller B Data paths combined using the multi connections per session methodology Firmware rev 3 64 In SCSI specifications this is defined as a group of network ports for an iSCSI TCP session A single GbE port delivers an approximate 100MB s throughput Combining two GbE ports into a portal group can double the bandwidth You can combine up Note the following with the configuration as diagrammed belo
81. roller R 1130 1 LCD keypad panel 2 Cooling fan modules within PSU canisters TA o u TA Ea u 2 5 2 Components to be Installed You must install the following components j Rackmount rails if purchased f Hard drives separately purchased SAS or SATA II disk drives f Drive trays f BBU module if ordered 2 6 Rack Cabinet Installation PN IFT 9273CSlide32 for 23 to 32 deep rack PN IFT 9273CSlide36 for 23 to 36 deep rack The subsystem is designed to fit into a variety of 19 inch rack cabinets or racks Make sure you have an appropriate site location and cables prepared with adequate lengths to connect to mains and other devices The subsystem should be installed in the rack or cabinet before the hard drives and the drive trays are installed If the drive trays with the associated hard drives are installed the subsystem will be too heavy to mount into a rack or cabinet When installing the subsystem into a Rack Cabinet Installation 2 9 Falcon SCSI Installation and Hardware Reference Manual 03 Extension bracket 01 Left L shape rail rack or cabinet it is advisable that two 2 people assist in the mounting process Package Contents The rackmount rail kits includes the following components Be sure to confirm that you have received each item listed below Item Description Quantity 1 jLeftsidel shaperail 4 2 jRightsidel shaperall
82. roove is in a vertical position as shown in Figure 2 17 then the bezel lock is locked and the front bezel cannot be opened Rotary Bezel Lack Drive Busy LED Release Button Power Status LED Figure 2 17 Front View of an Individual Drive Tray Drive Tray Installation 2 19 Falcon SCSI Installation and Hardware Reference Manual 2 20 Step 2 Step 3 Step 4 Step 5 Open the front bezel on the drive tray Push the release button on the drive tray The front bezel will spring open Figure 2 18 Drive Tray Release Button Align the drive tray with the slot in which you wish to insert it making sure that it is properly aligned within the drive bay Gently slide it in until the drive tray reach the end of drive bay This should be done smoothly and gently Figure 2 19 Installing a Drive Tray Close the front bezel Make sure the front bezel is closed properly to ensure that the drive connector is properly mated with the corresponding connector on the backplane board If the front bezel is not closed properly the connection between the hard drive and the subsystem may come loose and mysterious drive signals may result Lock the bezel into place by turning the key lock until the groove on its face is pointing down vertical orientation Drive Tray Installation a P r Fl a ieee Step 6 Drive Tray Installation 1 Dema am MEE ee eel GEN Eee ee A SS ee ee Bc D Chapter 2 Hardwar
83. ry year Follow Replacing a Faulty BBU 5 13 Falcon SCSI Installation and Hardware Reference Manual 5 14 the procedures above to replace a used BBU in order to maintain the fault tolerance feature The chance of BBU charger failure is comparatively low If the cause of a failure cannot be determined even after a BBU module is replaced contact your system vendor for a replacement controller and return the controller module through RAID s standard RMA procedure 5 5 Replacing a Faulty PSU 5 5 1 Notes on PSU Module Maintenance Two 1 1 redundant PSU modules The subsystem comes with two fully redundant hot swappable PSU modules These modules are located at the rear section of the subsystem PSU canister Each PSU module is housed in a robust steel canister with the power supply converter unit in the front and two serially aligned cooling fans in the rear section When the PSU is removed from the chassis the cooling module is also removed Printed text on PSU handle Before you insert a replacement PSU make sure that the printed text on the PSU handle matches the printed text on a partner PSU Double check to avoid using a PSU of a different Falcon model They may not be pin compatible Figure 5 7 Printed Text on PSU Handle Immediate replacement When a PSU fails it should ideally be replaced immediately Do not remove the PSU module unless a replacement is readily available Removing a PSU without a replacemen
84. s Two people are required Figure 2 9 Mounting the Enclosure Step 7 Attach the rear supports to the rear side of the enclosure each using two 6 32 x 12mm flat head screws 09 Rack Cabinet Installation 2 13 Falcon SCSI Installation and Hardware Reference Manual 2 14 Step 8 Rack Posts 09 46 32 x 12mm Flat Head Screws CD gt Slide Bracket IL Figure 2 10 Installing Rear supports Fasten four M5 x 35mm screws 10 through the holes on the forearm handles AAA AAA AAA gE pa M ee ee y s Lg e im LEE L ios Figure 2 11 Securing Enclosure into Rack Rack Cabinet Installation Chapter 2 Hardware Installation 2 7 BBU Installation 2 7 1 BBU Module Installation Overview 2 7 2 BBU Installation The BBU module is an optional item that can sustain cache memory in the event of a power failure or in the unlikely event of failing both PSUs A BBU is highly recommended The optional BBU provides additional data security and helps minimize the loss of data during power outage The BBU module is inserted into a module slot on the controller module The BBU module is secured with two 2 retention screws The FALCON SCSI is shipped with a dummy plate on the BBU module slot BBU Warnings and Precautions j Install or replace the BBU module only with a BBU module supplied by your subsystem vendor Use of battery cells provided by another source will void
85. ss should be completed within five 5 minutes If the process takes too long the accumulated heat can damage the subsystem Step 1 To remove the cooling module remove the PSU module first Please follow the PSU removal process listed in the previous discussion Step 2 Use a medium size Phillips screwdriver to remove the six screws from the top of the PSU module s 4 a sonas ae XJ L 5 18 Cooling Module Maintenance Chapter 5 Subsystem Maintenance and Upgrading Figure 5 12 Removing a Cooling Module Step 3 Remove the cooling fan assembly by the following steps Step 3 1 Use your thumb and middle fingers to seize the cooling assembly your thumb by the upper edge of the fan guard and your middle finger at the hemispheric indent Step 3 2 Tilt the fan a little bit and remove the fan assembly with a precisely vertical motion Figure 5 13 Removing a Cooling Module Step 4 Install the replacement module by aligning it with the module bay on the PSU module and gently lowering it into The fan outlet should be aligned with the PSU faceplate and that the side with screw holes should be facing up Do this with a precisely vertical motion so that the cooling module s connector can correctly mate with the connector in the module bay Cooling Module Maintenance 5 19 Falcon SCSI Installation and Hardware Reference Manual Step 5 Secure the module by fastening the screws you previously removed
86. system Revision History Rev 1 0 Initial release Rev 1 1 Added Russia GOST R conformity statement Removed Appendix B Spare Parts and Accessories Related information can be found at RAID s website Who should read this manual This manual assumes that its readers are experienced with computer hardware installation and are familiar with storage enclosures Falcon iSCSI Installation and Hardware Reference Manual Related Documentation e Generic Operation Manual firmware operation via LCD keypad or terminal emulation e StorageWatch User s Manual These two 2 documents are included in the product utility CD that came with your subsystem package Conventions Naming From this point on and throughout the rest of this manual the Falcon series is referred to as simply the subsystem or the system Ww Important Messages Important messages appear where mishandling of components is possible or when work order can be mis conceived These messages also provide important information associated with other aspects of system operation The word important is written as IMPORTANT both capitalized and bold and is followed by text in italics The italicized text is the message to be delivered A Warnings Warnings appear where overlooked details may cause damage to the equipment or result in personal injury Warnings should be taken seriously Warnings are easy to recognize The word warning is writt
87. t will cause severe disruptions to the internal airflow and the subsystem Replacing a Faulty PSU Chapter 5 Subsystem Maintenance and Upgrading will overheat possibly causing irreparable damage to some of the subsystem components A WARNING Although the subsystem can operate using a single PSU module it is not advisable to run the Falcon subsystem with a single PSU module for an extended period of time 5 5 2 Replacing the PSU Module A WARNING Before you insert a replacement PSU be sure that it has the same warning label on its extraction handle as that shown on the lever of a remaining PSU Double check to avoid mixing a similar yet incompatible PSU of another Falcon model To replace a PSU please follow these steps Step 1 Power off the PSU The power switch is located on each PSU s rear facing panel See Figure 5 8 Step 2 Disconnect the power cord that connects the PSU to the main power source Step 3 Remove the retention screw that secures the extraction handle to the chassis Cooling Fan es Power Switch Power Socket C Handle ot Td A wN i AN i S E Retention Screws LED Indicator Figure 5 8 PSU Parts Identification Step 4 Remove the PSU module by pulling the extraction handle upwards The extraction handle should gracefully disconnect Replacing a Faulty PSU 5 15 Falcon SCSI Installation and Hardware Reference Manual the PSU from the backplane connectors Onc
88. tem components fails they must be replaced as soon as possible A WARNING Do not remove a failed component from the subsystem until you have a replacement on hand If you remove a failed component without replacing it the internal airflow will be disrupted and the system will overheat causing damage to the subsystem All of the following components can be replaced in case of failure a x Jm Controller module Section 5 2 Memory module Section 5 3 BBU module Section 5 4 PSU modules Section 5 5 Cooling fan modules bundled with PSU modules not separately available Section 5 6 Hard drives Section 5 7 5 1 2 General Notes on Component Replacement Overview In a redundant controller configuration a RAID controller is hot replaceable In a single controller configuration the RAID controller is not hot swappable All other component modules including the PSU modules along with the cooling modules within BBU and drive trays are hot swappable and can be replaced while the subsystem is still in operation 5 1 Falcon SCSI Installation and Hardware Reference Manual f Qualified engineers who are familiar with the subsystem should be the only ones who make component replacements If you are not familiar with the subsystem and or with RAID subsystem maintenance in general it is strongly advised that you refer system maintenance to a suitably qualified engineer Normalized airflow is dire
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90. the contact resistance use slightly more force to mate the controller with backplane connectors When the controller is almost fully inserted use the ejection levers to secure the controller The levers help ensure that the back end connectors are properly mated Fasten the hand screws Once fully inserted secure the controller module to the chassis by fastening the retention screws through the holes underneath the ejection lever Re attach all the cables that you previously removed These include the cables that connect to the local network or iSCSI initiators that were previously attached to the iSCSI ports and any cable that was attached to the RS 232C audio jack connector 7 1 Power up the subsystem if using a single controller subsystem 7 2 With a redundant controller subsystem RAID controllers should spend a short while negotiating and then deliver a Redundant Controller Restored message You can check for this message in the LCD screen GUI manager or firmware text based utility When the replacement controller is successfully brought online its status Ready LED should light green on its faceplate 5 3 Replacing or Upgrading Memory Modules 5 3 1 Memory Module Installation Overview j The subsystem comes with a pre installed 512MB or above DDR RAM DIMM module The controller supports a memory module up to 2GB in size If DDR RAM DIMM modules with a different size need to be used or the original memory module is da
91. total cost of ownership is reduced With the help of the networking flexibility the subsystem is ideal for location independent data storage backup and retrieval The subsystem delivers extreme performance that results from the combined performance of multiple disk drives and the level of data protection unseen in other iSCSI storages Featuring all standard RAID functionality as other Falcon subsystems the iSCSI subsystem provides a reliable platform for IT operations such as backup data mining or strategic data allocation Product Overview 1 1 Falcon Falcon iSCSI Installation and Hardware Reference Manual 1 2 This subsystem features a high density architecture that supports up to sixteen 16 hot swappable SAS or SATA II hard drives The subsystem is powered by active active or a single RAID controller featuring the latest ASIC400 RAID6 ASIC as the RAID engine The pre installed 512MB DDR RAM DIMM module can be upgraded to a 2GB capacity DIMM to support complicated applications that hold numerous ID LUN combinations In addition to the ease of implementation the Falcon also supports capacity expansion via its SAS links by attaching JBODs If using 1TB size SATA drives in a combination of single controller RAID and JBOD a configuration can reach a maximum capacity of 80TB The FALCON iSCSI features high availability design with dual active RAID controllers Dual redundant hot swappable cooling modules battery backup and
92. ts 1 Some of the latest firmware updates may be incompatible with the firmware currently running on your subsystem These updates may require restoring firmware defaults before firmware upgrade can actually take place Before using the button it is highly advised to practice the following f Stop host I Os f Save NVRAM f Make a list of host ID LUN mapping information for future references You may also jot down the configuration parameters such as the performance preferences specific stripe sizes etc 2 When you upgrade controller DIMM module to 2GB Firmware has an embedded 1GB threshold for internal settings such as the supported no of logical drives Restore firmware defaults after you upgrade your DIMM module to 2GB 3 Another condition that requires restoring defaults is when a system administrator forgets the password controlling the access to a RAID system Before pushing this button also practice the steps listed above You can access array information even without a password Listed below are the necessary procedures that should be completed before using this button 1 Before pressing this button to restore firmware defaults it is highly advised to save you current configuration using the Save NVRAMW function in firmware utility or the StorageWatch GUI 2 You may also make a list of the existing ID LUN mapping information You will need the list for restoring ID LUN mapping Status indicating LEDs C
93. ttached with Fault tolerant Paths 4 4 4 2 2 Sample Topology IP SAN with Fault tolerant Paths via GbE Switch 4 5 4 2 3 Sample Topology High Availability IP SAN with Redundant RAID Controllers FIM PROTEUS A A ahs arte a wh NOCET 4 7 4 2 4 Sample Topology High Availability IP SAN with Multiple Connections per Session Firmware revision 3 64 ccccceccecssecececceeeceeseeeeceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeseeeeeesees 4 9 q3 EXPANSION LINKS sita odo aa Ov uid al adas 4 12 4 3 1 Single controller RAID to single controller JBOD sess 4 12 4 3 2 Dual controller RAID to dual controller JBOD sssseeessssse 4 13 4 3 3 Enclosure ID and Other Concerns ocooocnnccncccccccnccnnnncnncnncnnnnonannnonannncnnnnnnanonnns 4 14 Z4 POWERON inus citet pa eene Mt MUI CREE ME 4 15 4 4 1 A cuted cote mc aenah a ce enac eeu eeseaueanceaeee 4 16 4 4 2 Power On ETICO US ed 4 16 4 4 3 Fower ON ENCISO 4 17 4 4 4 Power On Status Check ini iaa 4 17 45 POWER OFF PROCEDURE oe aai 4 18 CHAPTER 5 SUBSYSTEM MAINTENANCE AND UPGRADING 5 1 oc OVERVIEW a 5 1 5 1 1 MEA a A N 5 1 5 1 2 General Notes on Component Replacement occcoccnccnccncccccncnnccncnncnononononononos 5 1 5 2 REPLACING A CONTROLLER MODULE eceeeen ener nennen nnns 5 3 5 2 1 A PE P S 5 3 5 2 2 Notes on Controller Maintenance
94. uency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual may cause harmful interference to radio communications Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user s authority to operate the equipment Falcon iSCSI Installation and Hardware Reference Manual WARNING A shielded power cord is required in order to meet FCC emission limits and also to prevent interference to nearby radio and television reception Use only shielded cables to connect I O devices to this equipment You are cautioned that changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void your authority to operate the equipment C This device is in conformity with the EMC Certified Worldwide This device meets the requirements of the CB standard for electrical equipment with regard to establishing a satisfactory level of safety for persons using the device and for the area surrounding the apparatus This standard covers only safety aspects of the above apparatus it does not cover other matters such as style or performance CCC ica Ns Supplies compatibility to China Compulsory China RoHS In Compliance with AeA China RoHS Regulations SJ T 11364 2006
95. undant controller configuration Cooling fan modules PSU modules Hard disk drives f BBU module Sensors or presence detection circuitries Audible Alarm 3 11 Falcon SCSI Installation and Hardware Reference Manual charger circuits will stop charging You will then receive a message that reads Thermal Shutdown Enter Sleep Mode When the temperature falls back within normal range the battery will resume charging 3 4 FC The operating status of PSU and cooling fan modules are collected through an l C serial bus If either of these modules fails the failure will be detected and you will be notified through the various methods described above 3 12 Il2C Chapter 4 Subsystem Connection and Operation 4 1 Connection Overview 4 1 1 Cabling Following are the requirements on the type of cables used to connect the subsystem s iSCSI host ports 1 Ethernet cables are user supplied Cat5e shielded STP type network cables or better performance types important for meeting the requirements imposed by emission standards A shielded STP twisted pair cable is available as an accessory 2 Straight through Ethernet cables with RJ 45 plugs 3 Use of cross over cables can also be automatically detected and re routed for a valid connection Connection 1 Directly to iSCSI initiators software or hardware or via Gigabit Ethernet switches 2 To servers equipped with iSCSI HBA better be a har
96. us cle lt Main Menu gt instal lation B a Arrow Keys Moa Work Procedures Case 1 1 1 1 2 1 3 1 4 1 5 1 6 Upgrade memory in a single controller system 512MB to 1 2GB Shut down host computer s Power OFF the RAID system Remove the RAID controller and replace its memory with a 1GB or 2GB DIMM Restore firmware defaults using the Restore Default button or the LCD keypad panel Power ON the RAID system and check in Main Menu gt View and Edit Logical Drives to see whether the supported number of LD has become 32 Power on host computer s Case 2 Upgrade memory in a Redundant controller system 512MB to 1 2GB 2 1 2 2 2 3 2 4 2 5 Shut down host computer s Power OFF the RAID system Remove the RAID controllers and replace their memory with a 1GB or 2GB DIMM Restore firmware defaults using the Restore Default button or the LCD keypad panel You should restore controller defaults each at a time by removing a controller from chassis Power ON the RAID system and check in Main Menu gt View and Edit Logical Drives to see whether the supported number of LD has become 32 Replacing or Upgrading Memory Modules Chapter 5 Subsystem Maintenance and Upgrading 2 6 Power on host computer s Case 3 Replacing a failed controller in a redundant controller RAID system equipped with 1G 2G size cache memory 3 1 Check through the firmwar
97. ves for the Falcon subsystem must be purchased separately When purchasing hard drives the following factors should be considered Capacity MB GB Use drives with the same capacity RAID arrays use a least common denominator approach The maximum capacity of each drive used in the array is the maximum capacity of the smallest drive Choose big drives with the same storage capacity Profile The drive trays and bays of the system are designed for 3 5 inch wide x 1 inch high hard drives Drive type This model accommodates SAS or SATA II 3Gbps hard drives Hard Drive Installation 2 17 Falcon SCSI Installation and Hardware Reference Manual MUX Board MUX boards are required if using SATA drives in a redundant controller configuration R1130 both in RAID and the expansion enclosures A CAUTION The hard drives and drive trays should only be installed into the subsystem after the subsystem has been mounted into a rack cabinet If the hard drives are installed first the subsystem will be too heavy to handle and the possible impact during installation may damage your drives A WARNING 1 Handle hard drives with extreme care Hard drives are very delicate Dropping a drive against a hard surface even from a short distance and hitting or touching the circuits on the drives with your tools may cause damage to the drives 2 Observe all ESD prevention methods when installing drives 3 Only use screws supplied with t
98. w 1 Use the 10 100BaseT Ethernet port for management purposes i e StorageWatch or telnet console This 10 100BaseT port is not used for I O transactions 2 Configurations such as subnet or Virtual LAN can separate iSCSI host links decreases overheads and eliminates the impact of link failure 3 Multiple arrays or logical partitions can be created and made available separately through different IDs or LUN numbers on the host ports A RAIDS logical drive of 8 members often brings optimal array performance A logical drive composed of only 3 members may not deliver the best performance You may attach expansion enclosures to expand system capacity 4 2 1 Sample Topology Direct Attached with Fault tolerant Paths Component Description RAID system iSCSI RAID managed by a single controller with 4 FALCON SCSI host ports iSCSI initiators better be PCI E TOE cards GbE cables GbE network cables Software StoragePath to manage the fault tolerant paths with failover failback and load balance Host Connection Topologies 4 3 Falcon SCSI Installation and Hardware Reference Manual RAID configuration 2 logical drives each has 8 member drives LDO mapped to CHO ID and CH2 ID LD1 mapped to CH1 ID and CH3 ID Each logical drive appears on two different HBA cards for the purpose of fault tolerance Use StoragePath multi pathing software so that your operating system can identify alternate paths to the Clients
99. ware Reference Manual B 2 B 2 10 100BaseT Ethernet Port Pinouts Management Port Figure B 2 10 100BaseT Ethern t Pore Prniane rm Table B 2 10 100BaseT Ethernet Port Pinouts 7 B 3 STP Ethernet Cable Optional Accessory P N IFT 9273CSTPCab 0030 This shielded twisted pair cable is an optional accessory item More details are shown below Description SFTP CATSE Ethernet cable Color black Connector 8 g covered by meta iel sh d 8C pIB Cable type round cable 24AWG 4P braided wire OD 6 2mm Falcon iSCSI Installation and Hardware Reference Manual cn A Dm i Ka a sr E Lue pr y r 1 4 Fd w p Fd jn E F y i ri d r3 UT a THOU r3 a ET a ili LI P1 Pe 34000 30 PIN ASSIGNMENT Pi Pe i Un Orange aa Orange While d Bad Green amp 6 44 Green white a c 4 Blue 4 a Blue white Eny ye Hraown 5 7 Brown white metal shield braided wire metal shield Figure B 3 STP Ethernet Cable Pinouts B 4 COM1 Serial Port Cable The 2 audio jacks to DB9 Y cable connects the COM1 serial ports on the redundant RAID controllers for maintenance free terminal emulation connection during controller failover failback IF T 9270AYCab CNI 3 r anam 4 p fd D ES a MM ok Jr Dar mg to 5 wo lol a SES a el Aw E a CN3 32 CHI 5 3 2 on i 2 3 ali 2 3 COLGND Figur
100. ware embedded utility over RS 232C through the included audio jack to DB 9 serial cable LCD keypad panel The StorageWatch Manager program using the management Configuration Monitoring Yes Remote Control and Monitoring Yes Yes via StorageWatch sub modules the Notification Event Broadcast Alert Manager utility or the firmware embedded browser based RAIDWatch Hardware Connection over Ethernet or RS 232C Configuration data stored on disks for logical drive assemblies to exist after controller replacement basic settings e g channel mode settings are stored on NVRAM Edici Via audible alarm LCD panel StorageWatch V Uc O U U gt S U U Configuration on Disk Sensors and Module Presence detection through an l C serial Manual Clone of Suspected Failed Dri Yes E Concurrent Rebuild on Multiple Drives in a RAID 0 1 or Yes _RAID6 Logical Dive II RAID Management A 5 Falcon SCSI Installation and Hardware Reference Manual This page is intentionally left blank A 6 Fault Tolerance Management Appendix B Pinouts B 1 GbE Ethernet Port Pinouts iSCSI Host Ports Figure B 1 GbE Ethernet Port Automatic MDI MDI X Crossover Crossover can be implemented internally at hub or switch or externally through twisted pair media Pm pinnamoe NUT NN ICC CE Ce ow omes o e CS CONE e ICON CHEN CINC CN IEC CS Table B 1 GbE Ethernet Port Pinouts Falcon SCSI Installation and Hard
101. wo M5 clip nuts 07 on each of the front rack posts Rack Cabinet Installation 2 11 Falcon SCSI Installation and Hardware Reference Manual 07 M5 Clip Nuts Front Rack Posts Figure 2 5 Attaching Cage Nuts to a Front Rack Post Step 3 Adjust the length of the rail assembly and make sure the bend of the L shape rail 01 faces inward Rear Rack Rosts 3 Extension bracket Front Rack E Posts T L D L DL o o 03 L shape rail Figure 2 6 Fitting the Rail into Rack Step 4 Position the front end of a rail below the top clip nut Secure the rail to the front and rear rack posts each using two position screws 08 See figure below Do not insert the screws into the cage nuts as cage nuts will be used to secure the enclosure later Rear Rack Posts Nl 08 Position Screws 08 Position Screws w T i Front Rack Posts with Clip Nuts Figure 2 7 Securing Rail to Rack Post PA Rack Cabinet Installation Chapter 2 Hardware Installation Step 5 Attach the filler plates 04 behind the enclosure ears using the three 6 32 x 12mm flat head screws 09 on each side Enclosure Forearm Handle a Subsystem lt i x L Bn s 4 NR Dd Filler T plate 09 46 32 x 12mm Flat Head Screws EN o b AN Ew Figure 2 8 Securing a Filler Plate Step 6 Place the enclosures onto the rails and slide the enclosure into rack until it chassis ears flush with the front rack post
102. y will be wasted RAID firmware always uses the maximum capacity of the smallest drive as the standard capacity of all member drives when composing a logical drive 2 4 SAS WWN addresses SAS expansion links are made via SAS expander chips and there are specific WWN addresses for the devices connected through these chips When making expansion make sure you select a unique ID using the rotary switch on JBOD Enclosure ID I Ee oe lal F a Diem AA La AA 7 Ee ee 7 or oe ae 7 r a a e um e e a ur a e e ll KA KA ee ee i he A E 0 S E Figure 4 8 Enclosure ID Configuration Please note that the JBOD enclosure ID always starts from 1 Setting an ID to 0 may cause address conflicts with those already occupied by SAS expander chips Power On Once all the components have been installed in the Falcon subsystem the iSCSI ports have been connected to the network power on the network devices the subsystem and then power on the servers iSCSI initiators Check List BEFORE powering on the Falcon subsystem please check the following Power On Chapter 4 Subsystem Connection and Operation Memory Modules Memory modules have been correctly installed on the controller boards You may skip this if you have not changed the pre installed module BBU Modules If used that the BBU module has been installed correctly Hard Drives Hard drives have been correctly installed on the driv

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