NetCom NR6-8 Raid Storage user manual
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1. 11 10 8 7 6 No Name Description 1 Cooling fan 1 System cooling fan Fan 1 is standard 2 Host Port 1 PCle channel Connects to the host server RS 232 Port Connects to a VT100 terminal or equivalent Cooling fan 2 System cooling fan Fan 2 is standard 5 Power Supply 2 Removable redundant power supply 2 6 Power Supply AC In Connects to a 100 240 VAC power source 7 Power Supply Handle For power supply removal 8 Power Switch Switches the power on or off 9 Power Supply 1 Removable redundant power supply 1 10 Power Supply AC In Connects to a 100 240 VAC power source 11 Power Supply Handle For power supply removal 5 www netcomusa com NR6 8 Serial ATA II Disk Array Systems This section describes how to install disks in the NR6 8 1 Unlock the disk tray with a disk tray key that is included with each system x ON 6 www netcomusa com sys q Buijyjersu uoneunBbyuoy oiseg Z sys q Buljeisuy uoNesnBiuoyD oiseg Z NR6 8 Serial ATA II Disk Array Systems 4 Insert the disk into the disk tray and fix into place with screws supplied with the disk AN wa i p1 wee a 2 KEA A SSS NN Pe aai e ang o Ve caer K y N2. 7 www netcomusa com NR6 8 Serial ATA II Disk Array Systems 7 Lock the disk tray with the key 8 Repeat steps 1 to 8 until all of the required disks have been installed 8 www netcomusa com sys q Buljjeisuy UoNesnBUOD seg Z SUOI DBUUOD uiye UONeINBYUOD seg Z NR6 8 Serial ATA II Disk Array Systems After the required number of disks have been installed external connections to the NR6 8 must be made This section describes how to make all of the necessary connections The disk array system has PCle interface Refer to the following sections to make host interface connections Small Computer Systems Interface The NR6 8 has PCle Interface Follow there instructions to make connections 1 Connect the PCle cable to the top left connector of the NR6 8 host port 1 at the rear of the NR6 8 9 www netcomusa com NR6 8 Serial ATA II Disk Array Systems First install the controller card A into an available PCI slot inside of the host computer B Then connect one end of the supplied PCle cable to the NR6 8 Connect the other end of the cable to the controller card A N z Controller Card server 10 www netcomusa com SUOI O9UUOD uiye uoneIn yuon seg Z
3. Host Interface Disk Interface Dimensions RAID Functions Disk Array Func tions Connectors Power Supply Warranty Safety PCle SATA II 3 0 Gb s 88 mm H x 485 mm W x 470 mm D Raid levels JBOD 0 1 0 1 5 6 Hot spare support Disk hot swapping with automatic online rebuilding Multiple RAID max 8 O S independent and transparent Up to 2GB DDR SDRAM LCD panel operation indicator Audible alarm disable alarm LED indicator on disk failures PCle port RS 232 Serial port 115200 8 N 1 Redundant 300 Watt 100 240 VAC 47 63 Hz 8 4A 10 Over voltage current power and short circuit protection LED indicates power status Operating temperature 5 C 40 C Output 5V 3 3V 12V 3 year warranty UL CE and FCC Class B 18 www netcomusa com suojeoylosds erempleH XIpu ddy NR6 8 Serial ATA II Disk Array Systems Item Specification SNEDE CPU Intel i80333 64 bit RISC microprocessor Disk Interface SATA II 3 0 Gb s Disk Channels 8 channels Memory Type DDR 333 DIMM Memory Sockets 1 Memory Size Up to 2 GB Button Interface Up Down Enter and ESC Backplane Interface Compact PCl connector Temperature Sensors 2 AASE Disk Channel Support 8 channels Disk Number Supported 8 channels Disk Connector Type Serial ATA Il Temperature Sensors 5 Power Connector Type 2 x Slot 2 Fan Connector Type 4 x Slot 2 19 www netcomusa com
4. 1 2 3 T 8 4 5 6 No Name Description 1 8 Disk trays 1 to 8 Removable hot swap disk trays 9 LCD panel Displays warning operating and configuration information 10 Down function button Moves down in the LCD menus 11 Up function button Moves up in the LCD menus 12 Escape function button Returns to the previous LCD menu without making changes 13 Enter function button Selects a menu item or confirms a choice or entry 14 Power on indicator green Indicates the NR6 8 power is on 15 Power supply fail indicator red Indicates a failed power supply Indicates data transfer between the NR6 8 and the 16 Host computer access indicator host computer 3 www netcomusa com NR6 8 Serial ATA II Disk Array Systems Disk Tray CTD Sa C COT SR SE CTT TT C_D C gt C gt 2 gt C gt gt Cu Front A 1 d i Be 7 a 2 CT No Name Description 4 Status LED e Green Disk online e Red No Disk This blue LED indicates that the disk is being 2 Access LED accessed 3 Tray handle Releases the disk tray 4 www netcomusa com odwoy uoneinbijuoyd sIseg Z s u u s uguodWwOy UoNeINnByuOD oIseg Z NR6 8 Serial ATA II Disk Array Systems
5. SUOI DBUUOD uiye UONeINBYUOD seg Z NR6 8 Serial ATA II Disk Array Systems Connecting and Turning on the Power 1 Plug a power cable A into one of the power connectors at the rear of the unit then plug the second power cable into the other power connector B After connecting both power cables to the unit plug each cable into a power source Note i e The system is equipped with auto switching power supplies that can run on 100 to 240 VAC e Always turn on the power to the NR6 8 before turning on the host computer which contains the controller card Use switch C on the back of the NR6 8 to power it on Always wait approximately 45 seconds after turning on the NR6 8 before turning on the host computer 2 Use switch C on the back of the NR6 8 to turn the unit on or off 11 www netcomusa com A disk failure is indicated when the Power Error LED at the front of the drive tray turns red and the audible alert sounds Note i Turn off the audible alert by pressing the Up 4 and Down function but tons on the front panel twice simultaneously The LCD panel displays failures with the symbols R or W R indicates a disk failure or other error and W indicates that there are too many bad sectors on the disk for it to be used Example e Disks 1 to 3 are members of array group 1 e Disks 4 to 6 are members of array group 2 e Disk 7 has too many bad sectors e Disk 8 has an er
6. www netcomusa com NetCom USA NR6 8 Raid Storage Hardware User Manual PCle to Serial ATA II Disk Array System Version 1 1 NR6 8 PCle to Serial ATA II Disk Array System Hardware User Manual www netcomusa com Table of Contents FCT AC Sresei tat ate aten Moe trees tease habeat naaiaen eat ahane ae tarem Re ean ee teetener a i li ill iV V Chapter 1 System Requirements Operating ENVIFONIMECNL sscsnvsiadunenniedansastanastunesscasedeadnenedsertamersindetinetedadeudageastanre 1 VETOO Gerimitiall SCUInGS niran e a a a a tiedcads 1 Chapter 2 Basic Configuration UNDACKINO srasni a A ee 2 COMPONE ES e e eae ese eee eee a 3 NR6 8 Pront ANGI ei vcdiedetscasspoudocencdxensdinswnyceseaavveenmesedetasun AA E 3 DISK TAY sasine a Ee Eae AEA A E 4 NR6 8 Rear VIEW caera oa E mieaihed at arama AA 5 nsStalno DISKS areon o a ee 6 7 8 Waking ConNnNecUONS sassen a EA 9 Connecting the MOST IMIeMaGe scirariiiiia a A a a ee eaicdtee 9 Connecting PCle cable to the server cccccccccccceececeeceeeecaeeeseeseneeteneeaaees 10 Connecting and Turning on the Power cccccccseecceeceaeeeeeeeeeeeeceeeeseeesaeees 11 Replacing a DISK ci esiciaen cone aapertninss beuneilannencesarvaretugnsteaiueetsacederetutenniemeoamsegeeeenae 12 Replacing a Power Supply ccccccecccseeeeeeceeeeeeeeeeeceseeeeeseeeteeeteeeneenaes 13 14 15 Upgrading Memory ser
7. performance e To reduce the possibility of data errors caused by electromagnetic interference locate the disk array system at least five feet away from electrical appliances and equipment that generates magnetic fields Power Supply Safety Notes e To avoid electric shocks do not use an extended power cord or an outlet that does not match the disk array system plug or leaves the plug exposed e The disk array system has a 3 wire grounded plug The third pin connects to ground do not remove it e If the power cord or plug is damaged or worn unplug it immediately and contact a qualified service technician for maintenance e To avoid fire or electric shocks do not overload electric power out lets Buljpuey pue sued suononsjsuy Aes jueWodwy VORPJIId CAUTION MULTIPLE POWER SOURCES Disconnect all AC power cords to completely turn power off from the unit A CAUTION Risk of explosion if battery is replaced by an incorrect type Dispose of used batteries according to the instructions CAUTION Thumbscrews on the rear surface shall be secured by a screwdriver screws cannot be loosened by bare hands to prevent unintentional access to the hazardous parts inside the equipment vV www netcomusa com 1 System Requirements Ensure that the following requirements are met before installing the disk array system Operating Environment e 15 cm 6 inches of space around the NR6 8 for proper ventilation
8. ce Protect the disk array system from extremely high or low temperatures Let the disk array system warm or cool to room temperature before using it Protect the disk array system from being bumped or dropped Do not place the disk array system on an unstable cart stand or table It may fall causing serious damage to the product Keep the disk array system away from magnetic forces Do not use the disk array system near water Keep the disk array system away from dust sand or dirt Gaps and openings in the cabinet are provided for venti lation Never block or cover these openings because the disk array system may overheat and become unreli able Don t place the disk array system on a bed sofa rug or other similar surfaces Do not place the disk array system near or over a radia tor or other heat sources Refer to the rating plate for the correct voltage and ensure that the appliance voltage corresponds to the supply voltage www netcomusa com TT ya NR6 8 Serial ATA II Disk Array Systems The appliance must be grounded The disk array system is equipped with a 3 wire grounded type of power cord This power cord will only fit into a grounded type of power outlet If an extension cord or a power center is used with the disk array system make sure that the total current con sumption of all products plugged into the wall outlet does not exceed the amperage rating Do not place the
9. disk array system where the cord will be walked on Never push any kind of object into the disk array system through cabinet gaps and openings since they may touch dangerous voltage points and cause a risk of fire or electric shock Unplug the power cord from the wall outlet before clean ing Keep the disk array system dry Do not use liquid cleaners aerosol cleaners or a wet cloth Use a damp cloth for cleaning Except as specifically explained in this User Manual do not attempt to service the disk array system by yourself Opening or removing the covers may expose you to dangerous voltages Unplug this product from the wall outlet and refer servic ing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions e If the disk array system has been exposed to water or any liquid e If the disk array system has been dropped or the cabinet damaged Users should not remove the cover Disconnect all power supply cords before servicing IV www netcomusa com Bul jpuey pue aep suononsysu azes yueyodwj 98J ld NR6 8 Serial ATA II Disk Array Systems Placement Notes e The disk array system LCD panel can be damaged by exposure to direct sunlight Limit exposure to subdued or indirect sunlight e The disk array system should be used only in clean environments that are free from airborne contaminants such as dust dirt and smoke Excessive moisture or oil particles in the air can also hinder disk array system
10. e ambient temperature of 5 C to 40 C 40 F to 104 F e ambient non condensing relative humidity of 10 to 85 e dust smoke and oil free environment e no large magnetic fields such as those generated by a high voltage power cables and motors etc e no direct sunlight e a flat stable surface capable of supporting the NR6 8 W100 Terminal Settings Refer to the following table for a summary of VT100 terminal settings required to com municate with the NR6 8 Refer to your system manual for instructions on setting up the VT100 terminal settings Item Required Setting Connection Serial Port COM1 or COM2 Protocol RS232 Asynchronous Cabling Null Modem cable Baud Rate 115200 Data Bits 8 Stop Bit 1 Parity None 1 www netcomusa com 2 Basic Configuration This chapter describes the NR6 8 connections and disk installation Contact your supplier if any of the following items are missing or damaged Caution The NR6 8 is heavy Be careful when lifting and moving it Disk Tray Keys User Manual Fix Screw pack M5 Screw pack Fix Screw Fix Screw pack Rails optional pack M4 UNC 10 32 2 www netcomusa com Ss uguOdWwOy UONeINnByUOD oIseg Z NR6 8 Serial ATA II Disk Array Systems 10 11 1213 14 15 16 i ft I a o ee
11. enigi a Gasatcateceestnesare N aa bene 16 Replacing a FAN MIO GUC 22 wees ee sctetenah o E T 17 Appendix Hardware SpecihicatoNS iesininin a a a 18 19 i www netcomusa com This manual is designed to make the NR6 8 disk array system as easy to use as possible Information contained in this document has been checked for accuracy Information and specifications are subject to change without notice Copyright Notice Copyright 2008 Netcom USA Inc All rights reserved This disk array system and related documentation are protected by copyright and are distributed under licenses restricting their use copying and distribu tion No part of this documentation may be reproduced in any form by any means with out prior written authorization of Netcom USA Inc and its licensors if any A Caution This symbol is used to remind users to pay attention to important descriptions regarding usage maintenance repair or additional important information related to this disk array system Note Ti This symbol is used to remind users of useful information that can make procedures such as configuration easier to accomplish www netcomusa com Buljpuey pue sued suononssuy Ajales zueyodwj VORB d NR6 8 Serial ATA II Disk Array Systems Important Safety Instructions Care and Handling Before starting take a few minutes to read this manual Read all of these instructions and save this manual for later referen
12. f the unit that turns red when one of the power supplies fails The message Power x failure appears on the LCD panel where x refers to power suply 1 or 2 and an audible alert sounds Note x Turn off the audible alert by pressing the Up 4 and Down function but tons on the front panel twice simultaneously Power supplies are hot swappable which means that they can be inserted and removed while the disk array is powered on and operating To prevent data loss never remove both power supplies at the same time while the unit is on and operating Follow these instructions to replace a failed power supply 1 Identify the power supply that has failed Fan 2l HOST 1 ECT Power Supply 1 Power Supply 2 2 Remove the power cable from the power supply connector at the rear of the unit Note The system is equipped with auto switching power supplies that can run on 100 to 240 VAC 3 Loosen the power supply retaining screw Power Supply retaining screw 13 www netcomusa com NR6 8 Serial ATA II Disk Array Systems 4 Pull the power supply handle out 5 Remove the faulty power supply by pulling the power supply handle A and pressing the release catch B at the same time 14 www netcomusa com Ajddns Jemod e Buloej day esdueusj
13. ror or a fault 111222WR Disks are hot swappable which means that failed disks may be removed while the NR6 8 is powered on and operating To prevent data loss never remove a disk that has not failed When replacing a failed disk the replacement disk may be inserted while the system is on and operating Follow these instructions to replace a failed disk 1 Unlock the front panel door then pull it open 2 Pull the tray handle away from the disk tray to release it and pull the disk tray out 3 Remove the screws from the failed disk then remove the disk from the disk tray 4 Align the rear of the new disk with the rear of the disk tray 5 Insert the new disk into the disk tray Note x The new disk must have the same or greater capacity than the faulty disk that is being replaced If the replacement disk capacity is smaller the audible alert sounds and the auto rebuild operations doesn t start For best performance it is recommended that the new disk be identical to the failed disk Same brand and model number 6 Attach the disk to the disk tray with the screws that came with the disk Slide the disk tray back into the empty slot then close the disk tray handle 8 Push the front panel door closed and lock it j 12 www netcomusa com Ajddns Jjamod e Buloejdeay soueusjuley c NR6 8 Serial ATA II Disk Array Systems Replacing a Power Supply The NR6 8 is equipped with a Power Supply Fail Indicator LED at the front o
14. ule NR6 8 Serial ATA II Disk Array Systems 8 Tighten the power supply thumbscrew 9 Reconnect the power cable www netcomusa com NR6 8 Serial ATA II Disk Array Systems Upgrading Memory The NR6 8 uses a single DDR 333 DIMM with a maximum capacity of 2GB Follow these instructions to upgrade the memory 1 Remove the screws from the NR6 8 top cover and gently pull the DIMM retaining clips outward the DIMM springs out of the socket Remove DIMM Ia EEEE L te oy 2 Gently push the new DIMM into the socket then push the corners of the DIMM down The DIMM is secured by DIMM retaining clips Place the top cover on the NR6 8 and replace the screws to fit the cover Note The DIMM module will fit in only one direction Do not force the DIMM into place 16 www netcomusa com Aowa Buipes6dp soueusjuley c NR6 8 Serial ATA II Disk Array Systems When one of the FAN module fails the message FANx Fail appears on the LCD panel X refers to fan 1 or 2 and an audible alert sounds Note x Turn off the audible alert by pressing the Up and Down function buttons on the front panel twice simultaneously 1 Identify the FAN module that has failed loosen the retaining screws slide it out of chassis jnpow NW e Buloejdey soueusjule 2 Insert a new FAN module tighten retaining screws 17 www netcomusa com Item Specification
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