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MAVERICK-II Installation and Hardware Reference Manual

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2. Section 5 4 Cooling modules Section 5 5 LCD keypad panel Section 5 6 Hard drives Section 5 7 Maverick I Installation and Hardware Reference Manual 9 1 2 3 2 9 2 1 General Notes on Component Replacement With the exception of the RAID controller module the LCD keypad panel and the BBU module if installed all of the components on the subsystem including the PSU modules in dual PSU configuration cooling modules and drive trays are hot swappable They can be changed while the subsystem is still in operation 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 subsystem maintenance to a suitably qualified maintenance engineer Normalized airflow is directly dependent upon the presence of all subsystem components Even if a subsystem component fails it should not be removed from the subsystem until a replacement is readily at hand for installation Removing a subsystem component without replacing it can lead to permanent subsystem damage When you replace 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 When removing the controller module from the subsystem ensure th
3. Blinking Green Static Green The PSU is operating normally Static Red The PSU has failed and is unable to continue providing power to the subsystem The PSU is not turned on When the power switch is turned off OFF the PSU module LED will remain off even if the power cable has been plugged in Table 7 PSU Module LED Definitions 3 3 Audible Alarm Different controller environmental and operational parameters such as temperature etc have been assigned a range of values between which they can fluctuate If either the upper or lower thresholds are exceeded an audible alarm will automatically be triggered The alarm will also be triggered when an active component of the Maverick Il Cube subsystem fails If the subsystem manager is onsite and is alerted by the alarm the manager needs to read the error message on the LCD screen or on the PC terminal to determine what has triggered the alarm and then take appropriate actions to rectify the problem A WARNING Whenever an alarm is triggered you must identify the problem If the audible alarm is ignored or not taken seriously and the problem is not rectified permanent damage to the system can result 3 3 1 Default Threshold Values Table 3 8 shows the default threshold values for the subsystem If any of these values are surpassed the alarm will sound Maverick I Installation and Hardware Reference Manual 3 10 3 3 2 3 4 Upper Lower polamelel Threshold
4. amp CH1 on Maverick lI R Each channel is assigned with an LED which indicates the link condition of the PHYs on the port These ports are meant for the connection with host adapter cards They are not meant for the connection to other Cube subsystems for expansion RS 232C audio jack The controller module comes with one 1 RS 232C audio jack serial port that can be used for management over terminal emulation Ethernet port A single 1 RJ 45 Ethernet port is used for remote management through an Ethernet network There are two LEDs on the port which indicates its link status For detailed information on the LEDs please see Section 3 2 2 3 LED indicators The controller module rear panel has six 6 system status indicating LEDs labeled from 1 to 6 Please refer to Section 3 2 2 1 for information on how to monitor your subsystem using these LED indicators Restore Default non latch button amp LED The Restore Default button is a non latch type push button accessed through a round opening near the Restore Default LED It can be used to restore firmware default settings A CAUTION The Restore NVRAM Default push button is a function that carries some risks Firmware restoration will not destroy the existing logical drive configurations however if the existing logical drives cannot be adequately associated with host ID LUNs after firmware default restoration data loss or inconsistencies may occur Liste
5. recommended to use sticky notes to indicate the original locations In this way you won t mix the hard drives even when you are working on more than one subsystem 7 Step 2 Loosen the floating screw The LCD panel is secured to the enclosure with a floating screw inside the enclosure Once all the drive trays have been removed loosen the floating screw See Figure 2 3 LCD retention screw Figure 2 3 Loosening the Floating Screw 7 Step 3 Remove the LCD panel from the enclosure To remove the LCD panel from the enclosure pass a screwdriver through the access hole above the LCD module and gently lever the LCD 2 6 Chapter 2 Hardware Installation module out of the enclosure by pushing the screwdriver inwards See Figure 2 4 Figure 2 4 Levering Out the LCD Panel 7 Step 4 Position the enclosure subsystem Change the subsystem into the desired configuration Step 5 Reinstall the LCD panel in the proper orientation Re orient the LCD panel and align the connector at its back with the connector in the subsystem Once the LCD panel has been inserted secure it by tightening the floating screw inside the chassis 2 7 Installing the Footplates Four 4 footplates and their associated retention screws are included in the Accessory box The footplates provide additional balance when the subsystem is installed in a tower configuration In the desktop configuration the footplates elevate the sub
6. the onboard alarm will sound in a hastily repeated manner 4 2 4 LCD Screen When you power on the subsystem the following messages should appear on the front panel LCD screen Wait for the front panel LCD to show READY or No Host LUN before the host boots up Refer to Figure 4 3 on how to read the screens Model Name Status Data Transfer Indicator Figure 3 The LCD Screen Segments MAVERICK II R as an example The LCD screen startup sequence is shown and described in the sequence below MAVERICK II R as example Initializing Please Wait Power on Self Test Please Wait Power on Self Test Completed Maverick 11 R 256MB RAM Wait Maverick ll R No Host LUN This screen appears when the PSUs are turned on This screen appears when the subsystem is processing with the test on the integrity of firmware and hardware components This screen appears after the self test is completed This screen shows the memory size If properly initialized the subsystem should correctly indicate the memory size now system is ready You can now start to configure the subsystem Maverick I Installation and Hardware Reference Manual 4 6 4 3 Power Down Procedure To power down the Maverick II subsystem please follow these steps NOTE When powering down the Maverick ll subsystem please ensure that no time consuming processes like a logical drive parity check o
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8. Before pushing this button also practice the precaution steps listed above You can access array information even without a password How to use the button After the subsystem is powered down you can use a straightened 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 indicates successful restoration of firmware defaults DIMM Module The controller module comes with a pre installed 256MB ECC DIMM module The subsystem supports memory modules with capacities of 256 MB 512 MB and 1GB The DIMM socket is located on the solder side of the controller board See Figure 1 10 1 2 6 Chapter 1 Introduction DIMM Module Access Opening DIMM Socket Figure 10 DIMM Module BBU Modules Optional Item The optional Li lon BBU module can sustain 1GB of cache memory for 72 hours The use of a BBU is highly recommended in order to safeguard data integrity For how to install the BBU module please refer to Section 2 11 4 The BBU module consists of a BBU cell pack which is housed in a metal bracket See Figure 1 11 It can be readily installed to the BBU bay between the PSU modules and the cooling modules on the subsystem rear panel and secured to the chassis with two 2 retention screws In accordance with the international transportation regulations the BBU is only charged to between 35
9. Hard Drive Installation Prerequisites g NOTE The hard drives and drive trays should only be installed into the subsystem after the subsystem has been properly placed in the desired tower or desktop configuration If the hard drives are installed first it may be difficult to maneuver the subsystem because of its weight Hard drives for the subsystem must be purchased separately When you purchase the hard drives the following factors must be considered Capacity MB GB 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 Therefore it is suggested that you use the drives with the same capacity Please also be aware that problems will occur if you assign a spare drive to a logical drive whose member has capacity larger than the spare drive For more information please refer to the included Firmware Operation Manual Profile The drive trays and bays of the system are designed for 3 5 inch wide x 1 inch high hard drives SATA Drive installation 7 Step 1 Correctly orient the hard drive Prior to installing the hard drive into the drive tray make sure that the connector at the back of the drive is facing the open side of the drive tray and the label side is facing up 7 Step 2 Insert the hard drive Place the hard drive gently into the drive tray See Figure 2 10 Chapter 2 Hardware Installation Hard Drive
10. LED LCD module 3 LEDs Drive trays 2 LEDs each 1 3 3 1 4 1 4 1 Chapter 1 Introduction Audible Alarms The subsystem comes with audible alarms that are triggered when certain active components fail or when certain controller or subsystem thresholds are exceeded When you hear an audible alarm emitted from the Maverick Il Cube subsystem it is imperative that you determine the cause and rectify the problem immediately A WARNING Failing to respond when an audible alarm is heard can lead to permanent damage of the subsystem Therefore when an audible alarm is heard rectify the problem as soon as possible Hot swappable Components Hot swap Capabilities The Maverick Il Cube subsystem protects data written on hard disk drives A failed drive can be replaced while the subsystem is online without affecting the operational integrity of the subsystem Depending on the RAID level your array is configured to the maximum number of drives which can fail without leading to the loss of data will differ Please see the table below 2 if the two are not in a mirrored pair A disk drive should only be removed from the subsystem when it is indicated as failed The disk drives operating status is constantly safeguarded and monitored through a variety of firmware mechanisms At no other time should the disk drives be removed from the subsystem Except for the RAID controller other major components such as power supp
11. System t Step 4 Install the remaining three 3 footplates Make sure that all the footplates are correctly installed on the subsystem Attach a rubber stopper to the flat side of each footplate as shown in Figure 2 8 Figure 2 8 Attaching a Rubber Stopper to a Footplate 7 Step 5 Install another four 4 footplates if another subsystem is to be stacked on top of it Make sure the recessed holes on the flange portion are facing upwards and the flat side with a rubber stopper should be facing out Drive two 2 screws to secure each footplate Repeat the process if you wish to stack other enclosures See Figure 2 9 2 10 Chapter 2 Hardware Installation CT ae ile in a al T F E 5 s Pi a a a D a 72 O Figure 2 9 Installing Footplates on Top Cover for Stacking Enclosures 7 Step 6 Once the footplates are in place another subsystem can be placed on top of the first subsystem 2 8 Hard Drive Installation 2 8 1 Hard Drive Installation Overview A WARNING L Hard drives are very delicate and must be handled with extreme care Dropping a drive onto a hard surface even from a short distance and hitting or touching the circuits on a drive with your tools may cause damage to the drive 2 Observe all ESD prevention methods when installing drives The subsystem supports only 3Gbps SATA II hard drives 2 11 Maverick I Installation and Hardware Reference Manual 2 12 2 8 2 2 8 3
12. a rei A a A A _ i Es m a e e i m A e a ii 1 y in ii ar E ii a a i fi E A il a z ii a a i a z me a 4 m ss k it i ee E m ii m ee a En lla a 2 1 n E a a la ar B mi T AA E Cr a M j a Pae ee a Figure 2 18 Remove the Top Cover 7 Step 3 Remove the right side cover Push the right side cover when viewed from the front backward to slide its tabs out of the slots See Figure 2 19 Figure 2 19 Remove the Side Cover t Step 4 Remove the metal filler After the right side cover is removed you can see two holes on the chassis frame See Figure 2 20 Pass the screwdriver through the holes to loosen the screws fastening the metal filler and remove it Maverick I Installation and Hardware Reference Manual screws in the 5 through holes Figure 2 20 Loosen the Retention Screws for the Metal Filler t Step 5 Install the additional PSU module Insert the PSU module you separately purchase into the empty bay and fasten the bracket back to the chassis frame with the retention screws See Figure 2 21 Figure 2 21 Install the PSU Module 2 20 2 11 3 Chapter 2 Hardware Installation 7 Step 6 Reinstall the right cover and the top cover Enter the tabs of the right cover back into the slots and then do the same to the top cover Tighten the retention screw for the top cover by turning it clockwise making the top cover fa
13. been correctly connected to host computer s and management computers Power cords The power cords have been connected to the PSUs on the subsystem and plugged into the main power source Ambient temperature All subsystem components have been acclimated to the surrounding temperature Power On Procedure When powering on the Maverick Il subsystem please follow these steps t Step 1 Power on the RAID subsystem Use the included power cords PSU Switch to connect both power sockets on the subsystem s power supplies to the main power source Power on using the power switches on power supplies See Figure 4 2 Each switch controls a single PSU Make sure both switches are turned on if there are two power modules Figure 4 2 Maverick Il Subsystem Power Switches 4 3 Maverick I Installation and Hardware Reference Manual A CAUTION Although the PSUs are redundant in MAVERICK II R and a single PSU can provide sufficient power to the system it is advisable to turn on both power supplies If only one 1 PSU is operating and that PSU fails system down time will occur 7 Step 2 Power on the host computers The host computers should be the last devices that are turned on Please refer to the documentation that came with your host computers to see their power on procedures 4 2 3 Power On Status Check Once the Maverick 1l Cube subsystem has been powered on you should begin verifying subsystem status via the fo
14. controller module place the controller module on a static free surface with the solder side facing up 7 Step 2 Remove the previously installed DIMM module from the DIMM socket Push the white clips on either side of the DIMM module in an outward direction The previously installed module will be ejected from the DIMM socket See Figure 5 2 Figure 2 Removing the DIMM Module 7 Step 3 Pull the DIMM module out of the controller module Gently pull the DIMM module out of the socket and then carefully remove it out of the controller module box 5 4 9 2 4 7 Step 4 7 Step 5 Chapter 5 Subsystem Maintenance Align the new DIMM module with the DIMM socket Note how the DIMM module is keyed and position it so that it can be easily inserted into the DIMM socket Insert the new DIMM module into the DIMM socket Once the DIMM module has been correctly aligned with the DIMM socket gently push the DIMM module into the socket See Figure 5 3 DO NOT USE FORCE Forcing the DIMM module can damage the socket if the module is not correctly aligned The white clips on the sides of the socket will close automatically and secure the DIMM module into the socket Figure 3 Inserting a New DIMM Installing the Controller Module To install the controller module 1 Step 1 7 Step 2 7 Step 3 t Step 4 Make sure all components are installed Before you install the controller module into the enclosure make sure t
15. experienced radio TV technician for help This device complies with Part 15 of FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 this device may not cause harmful interference and Maverick I Installation and Hardware Reference Manual 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation 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 l 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 China RoHS In Compliance with AeA China RoHS Regulations SJ T 11364 2006 RSRASPANRTANAMRAR Ee at eee E Riva Mice ABC SABLEPOE SAA RKPBDE ens x o el o eo o OO che RRR ES EHR RSPAS BREST 1163 2006 MARTA Aiea SHEAR EPR PARA RAPE PHS RAST 1363 2006 ERMER F ml FPCBAR It 1 EDF FARR SRR ERS TP Sa 2 BRISA TR REE aS 3 SERRE F0 65mm2 Soar E E Sa 4 COMPRA RPA NS RRS Se FRE AE obs WEHR PHRES ESA esa FRRARAT RARER BAL ROR EPIRA CB Certified Worldwide This device meets the requirements of the CB standard for electrical equipment with regard to establishing a satisfactory level of safety
16. 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 For Power Supplies compatibility to China Compulsory Certification Maverick I Installation and Hardware Reference Manual Vi mE n TE BSMI Class A UNS 13438 for Taiwan SRESMGHER Ee AED eE KEHAT Ta Te E Ee E RETR This device is in conformity with UL standards for safety RAID is committed to being properly prepared and taking all the necessary steps that will result in our compliance with the new European directive RoHS 2002 95 EC on or before the specific dates set forth in those applicable laws and regulations RAID is applying its own internal efforts and expertise and is working closely with customers and suppliers to achieve compliance while maintaining an uninterrupted supply of quality products RAID is currently investigating evaluating and qualifying our materials and components to ensure that products sold on or after 1 July 2006 in such territory are in compliance with the above regulations Maverick I Installation and Hardware Reference Manual Table of Contents CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION Ile PRODUCT OVERVIEW usada dais 1 1 1 1 1 ETFOQUCEINTOQUCIO Nadia 1 1 1 1 2 ENCIOSUI UNAS Sica 1 2 1 1 2 1 CNassiS OVEIVIS Wonianaial la 1 2 1 1 2 2 Physical Dimensions tower COnfiguratiOn
17. handled with extreme care ALL anti static precautions specified in Section 2 3 must be strictly adhered to 4 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 run and the controller will need to be removed and the DIMM module correctly installed Maverick I Installation and Hardware Reference Manual 2 22 Purchasing considerations When purchasing an ECC DIMM to install on the controller board contact your system vendor for its compatibility 2 11 3 3 DIMM Module Installation To install the DIMM module follow the instructions below A WARNING The pre installed modules must be removed prior to installing new memory modules Do this with care Sensitive components can be damaged during the process 7 Step 1 Loosen the pre installed controller module s retention screws The controller module is secured to the enclosure chassis with two 2 retention screws See Figure 2 22 To remove the controller module you should first loosen these two 2 retention screws Figure 2 22 Loosen the Retention Screws and Pull the Controller Module Out 7 Step 2 Remove the controller module After the controller module retention screws have been loosened gently slide the module out of the chassis See Figure 2 22 The DIMM module and the DIMM socket are located on
18. low speed mode depending on the thermal conditions of the enclosure The switching function is not user serviceable When in the high speed mode the noise is lower than 60dBA when in the low speed mode it is lower than 41dBA As to the power supply unit PSU modules A08S C2131 has one 1 250W power supply unit PSU while MAVERICK II R has two 2 which are hot swappable and fully redundant Although MAVERICK II S is only equipped with one 1 PSU you can manually add another PSU to this model for PSU redundancy With the dual PSU configuration you can prevent power down accidents from corrupting your data or causing system downtime For how to install the additional PSU please see Section 2 11 2 A battery backup unit BBU module can also be installed on the rear module socket of the subsystem to support cached data in memory The modular nature of the subsystem and the easy accessibility to all the major components ensure that the Maverick 1l Cube can be easily and efficiently operated and maintained Enclosure Chassis 1 1 2 1 Chassis Overview The subsystem enclosure is a metal chassis that can be set as tower or desktop configuration The orientation of the LCD keypad panel can be changed with the configurations The backplane board divides the interior of the enclosure into front and rear sections The front section accommodates eight 8 drive trays with their associated hard drives and one 1 removable LCD keypad panel The re
19. the BBU module After the metal sheet covering the BBU bay has been removed the BBU module can be installed Align the BBU module with the bay from which the metal sheet was removed and then gently push the BBU module into the bay See Figure 2 26 2 25 Maverick I Installation and Hardware Reference Manual Figure 2 26 Install the BBU Module t Step 3 Secure the BBU module to the enclosure Tighten the two 2 retention spring screws on the back of the BBU module 2 26 3 1 Chapter 3 Subsystem Monitoring Subsystem Monitoring Overview The subsystem is equipped with a variety of self monitoring features that keep you informed of the subsystem s operational status These monitoring features provide vital feedback to help you maintain the operational integrity of the subsystem Prompt response to warnings and component failure notifications will improve the overall operation and help ensure the longevity of the subsystem Self monitoring features include Management firmware FW The subsystem controller comes with pre installed firmware Device status information can be obtained from the firmware management interfaces using either the LCD keypad panel or a PC hyper terminal The subsystem can be connected to a PC hyper terminal through the RS 232C audio jack serial COM port Firmware related configurations are fully described in the Firmware Operation Manual that comes with the subsystem Please refer to this man
20. 4 1 The subsystem s internal bracket is strong enough to support the configuration with four subsystems stacked together Maverick I Installation and Hardware Reference Manual 4 2 4 2 4 2 1 Figure 4T 1 Four Subsystems Stack When a subsystem set to the desktop configuration is connected to another also set to the desktop configuration it is possible to stack the subsystems on top of each other The footplates on subsystems that are being stacked onto other subsystems are installed differently Please refer to Section 2 7 2 for more details on how to install the included footplates when stacking subsystems Power On Once all the components have been installed in the subsystem and the host channels have been connected to the host the subsystem can be powered on Check List BEFORE powering on the Cube subsystem please check the following Memory module The cache memory usually comes as a pre installed module lf a separately purchased memory is applied make sure the memory module has been correctly installed on the controller boards BBU Make sure BBU s have been properly installed before power on Hard drives Hard drives have been correctly installed in the drive trays 4 2 2 Yoo Yoo Yoo Yoo Chapter 4 Subsystem Stacking and Operation Drive trays All the drive trays whether or not they contain a hard drive have been installed into the subsystem Cable connections The subsystem has
21. CCESSORIES B 1 SPARE PAR TS via cece tv tc ivikeietedn dd B2 PACCESS ORIES Si a e biawaleadderte ds a a APPENDIX C PINOUTS Golo SAS CONNECTOR PINOUT S uti daa Girls GOMT SERIAL RORTCABUE sd a a Gor JETFRERNETPORTPINOUT Susa tadas e A A A A Maverick I Installation and Hardware Reference Manual Safety Precautions Precautions and Instructions Prior to powering on the subsystem ensure that the correct power range is being used The Maverick Il subsystem comes with 8 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 system overheating which can cause irreparable damage If a module fails leave it in place until you have a replacement unit and you are ready to replace it Airflow consideration please leave the airflow clearance of 20cm the least at the front and rear of the subsystem Handle subsystem modules using the retention screws extraction levers and the metal frames faceplates Avoid touching PCB boards and connector pins To comply with safety emission or thermal requirements none of the covers or replaceable modules should be removed Make sure that during operation all enclosure modules and covers are securely in place 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 If it is necessary to transport th
22. DD Drive IFT 9273CDTray 0030 Black Drive tray Type ll bezel and Type Tray II LED lightpipe IF T 9273CDTray 0050 Silver PSU Module IF T 9271CPSU 0010 Power supply module for Cube 8 bay subsystems 250W Cooling Fan IFT 9271ECFanMod 0010 Single cooling fan module for Module Cube 8 bay subsystems Low acoustics Table 1 Spare Parts B 2 B 3 Appendix B Spare Parts and Accessories B 2 Accessories SAS External IFT Cable 9270CMSASCab2 0030 SAS external cable SFF 8088 to SFF 8088 120 cm IFT 9270CmSASCab4 0030 SAS external cable SFF 8088 to SFF 8470 120 cm Serial Cable IFT 9270ASCab RS 232C audio jack to DB 9 serial 0010 communications cable Null Modem IFT 901 1 Null modem DIMM 256MB DDR DIMM module ice Module 512MB DDR DIMM module BBU Module IFT 9271CBT BBU module that includes battery cells Table 2 Accessories Maverick I Installation and Hardware Reference Manual This page is intentionally left blank B 4 Appendix C Pinouts C 1 SAS Connector Pinouts The mini SAS host ports comply with SFF 8088 specification Maverick I Installation and Hardware Reference Manual Table C 1 SAS Port Pinout Definitions C 2 COM1 Serial Port Cable e A CLIN 1E 0mm l ee ab 3 5 STERED GLUE el 8 2 FN ASSIGMWENT z pr GRUAS EE 2 5 3 LADA 4 Figure C 2 Serial Cable Pinouts The COM 1 Cable is used to connect a PC r
23. Drive Tray Figure 2 10 Securing the Hard Drive with Retention Screws 7 Step 3 Insert retention screws After the drive has been properly placed into the drive tray insert four 4 retention screws through the mounting holes on the sides of the drive tray to secure the hard drive See Figure 2 10 Secure the drive with the four 4 supplied 6 32 flat head screws A WARNING Only use the screws supplied with the drive canisters Longer screws may damage the drive 2 9 Drive Tray Installation Once the hard drives have been installed in the drive trays the drive trays can be installed into the subsystem 7 Step 1 Make sure the bezel lock is in the unlocked position If the groove on the face of the bezel lock is in a vertical orientation it means the bezel lock is locked Use the small sized Phillips screwdriver to unlock it by turning the groove into the horizontal orientation See Figure 2 11 Maverick I Installation and Hardware Reference Manual Bezellock xo MT SNA a i 8 _ fa m A Release Button LED Indicators Figure 2 11 Front View of an Individual Drive Tray with the Bezel Lock in the Unlocked Position 7 Step 2 Open the front flap on the drive tray To open the flap push the release button shown in Figure 2 12 on the front of the drive tray Figure 2 12 Opening Drive Tray Front Flap 7 Step 3 Align the drive tray up with the bay in which you wish to insert it Make sure that it
24. LCD panel CO Done Install the additional PSU module O Done Install the upgraded memory module O Done y step 6 Install the optional BBU module C Done ej ej e mi E a aE els da 3 de G Lo co Hard drive installation L Done Drive tray installation Done Cable connection Done Power on L Done Figure 2 15 Installation Procedure Flowchart with Optional Steps Installing the Additional PSU Module MAVERICK II S is pre installed with only one PSU module but an additional PSU bay is left for you to install an additional module when configuring redundant PSU setting In the dual PSU configuration the power supplies are redundant and hot swappable The installation procedure is illustrated below 7 Step 1 Loosen the PSU bracket retention screw The PSU module is held in place by a customized bracket To loosen the retention screw turn it counterclockwise See Figure 2 16 2 17 Maverick I Installation and Hardware Reference Manual Figure 2 16 Loosening the PSU Bracket Retention Screw MAVERICK II R as an example t Step 2 Remove the top cover Loosen the screw that fastens the top cover to the chassis frame See Figure 2 17 Slide the tabs of the top cover out of the slots along the edge of chassis and remove the top cover See Figure 2 18 Screw hole Figure 2 17 Retention Screw Hole for the Top Cover 2 18 Chapter 2 Hardware Installation a a gt pe AA ZAR an
25. Maverick I Installation and Hardware Reference Manual 1 GB modules For how to do memory module replacement please refer to Section 2 11 3 The controller module can be accessed through the rear of the subsystem The 4x wide Mini SAS connector s 1 for MAVERICK II S and 2 for Maverick 1l R on the rear panel of the controller module connect the enclosure to host computers equipped with SAS interface HBAs One 1 RS 232C audio jack serial port connector is also located on the rear facing faceplate of the controller module The serial port COM enables serial communication between the controller and the PC used as management station This PC runs a terminal emulation program that can be used to configure and manage the RAID subsystem One 1 RJ 45 Ethernet connector also located on the controller module faceplate allows for web based management of the subsystem I O signals commands transmitted between the controller and the drives at the front of the subsystem pass through a non user serviceable backplane board The backplane is connected to a maximum of eight 8 SATA hard drives that you purchase separately These drives should be installed into the eight 8 drive trays that come with the subsystem and the drive trays must be installed in the drive bays Both models contain two 2 redundant hot swappable single fan cooling modules which protect the subsystem from overheating The fans will be automatically switched to the high or
26. Module The RAID controller module contains a main circuit board a pre installed 256MB ECC DIMM memory module and an interface faceplate The controller supports memory modules with capacities from 256MB to 1GB The controller board is located in the controller module and can only be seen after the controller module has been removed from the subsystem enclosure The controller module rear panel has two 2 hand screws that secure the controller module to the subsystem enclosure WARNING Although the controller module can be removed the only time you should touch the controller itself is to upgrade replace memory modules Unnecessary tampering with the subsystem controller can damage the controller and render the subsystem unusable 1 2 4 Controller Module Interfaces Serial Port SAS Port RJ 45 Fast Ethernet Restore def Button Restore def LED Figure 1 8 RAID Controller Module Rear facing Faceplate of Maverick ll S Serial Port SAS Ports LEDs RJ 45 Fast Ethernet N Restore def Button Restore def LED Figure 1 9 RAID Controller Module Rear facing Faceplate of Maverick ll R Chapter 1 Introduction The faceplate of the RAID controller module is shown in Figure 1 8 amp 1 9 All external interfaces that connect to external devices are located on the controller module faceplate The interfaces are listed below SAS channel ports There is one 1 SAS channel port CHO on Maverick Il S and two 2 CHO
27. RAID CORPORATED MAVERICK II Installation and Hardware Reference Manual 8 BAY SAS to SATA II RAID Cube Subsystem Version 1 0 Maverick ll Installation and Hardware Reference Manual Contact Information RAID INCORPORATED 5 Branch Street Methuen MA 01844 800 330 7335 support raidinc com Maverick I Installation and Hardware Reference Manual Copyright 2008 This Edition First Published 2008 All rights reserved This publication may not be reproduced transmitted transcribed stored in a retrieval system or translated into any language or computer language in any form or by any means electronic mechanical magnetic optical chemical manual or otherwise without the prior written consent of RAID Inc Inc Disclaimer RAID Inc 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 Inc 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 Maverick I Installation and Hardware Reference Manual Warnings and Certifications Eh Restricted Access Location This equipment is intended to be installed in a RESTRICTED ACCESS LOCATION only Electric Shock Warning To Prevent Elect
28. Threshold Backplane Board Temperature CPU Temperature 0 C Board Temperature 0 C Table 8 Default Threshold Values The thresholds in the table above are the default threshold values To see how to change these values please refer to the Firmware Operation Manual that came with your system Failed Devices If any of the following devices fail the audible alarm will be triggered 4 4 RAID controller module Cooling modules PSU module s BBU module optional Hard drives I C Monitoring The PSU BBU temperature sensors and cooling fan modules are monitored using detecting devices strung over an I C bus If any of these modules fails the failure will be detected and you will be notified through the various methods described above Chapter 4 Subsystem Stacking and Operation 4 1 Subsystem Stack A WARNING It is advisable to stack the subsystems on top of each other before the hard drives are installed Otherwise the weight of the subsystems will make it more difficult to install the footplates and to place the subsystems on top of each other The SAS channel port s on the subsystem are meant for the connection with host adapter cards and not for the connection to other Cube subsystems for expansion However when you use multiple subsystems connected to multiple hosts you can use footplates to stack these subsystems on the top of each other to make them economic in space See Figure
29. ade your firmware unless you fully understand what a firmware revision will do Problems that occur during the updating process may cause unrecoverable errors and system down time Always consult technical personnel before proceeding with any firmware upgrade 1 1 Chapter 1 Introduction Product Overview Product Introduction This hardware manual briefly introduces the 8 BAY SAS to SATA II RAID Cube Subsystem Maverick Il Cube 8 bay SAS to Serial ATA Il SAS to SATA Il subsystem shown in Figure 1 1 For Maverick 1l the enclosure comes with the host side connectivity of four 4 PHYs via one 1 4x wide SFF 8088 Mini SAS connector and STP bridge function to eight 8 hot swappable 3Gbps SATA II disk drives As to Maverick ll the enclosure comes with the host side connectivity of eight 8 PHYs via two 2 4x wide SFF 8088 Mini SAS connector 4 PHYs in each port and STP bridge function to the same number of drives Figure 1 Maverick 1l Cube as a Desktop or Tower Subsystem The Maverick I Cube subsystem as shown in Figure 1 1 can be configured as either a tower or desktop subsystem It comes with a single 1 RAID SAS to SATA RAID controller The controller provides complete RAID functions and the computing power to accelerate data flow between host and individual disk drives The controller board has one 1 pre installed 256MB ECC DIMM memory module Depending on different usage requirements it also supports 512 MB and
30. and 45 of its total capacity when shipped Therefore after you power on the subsystem the BBU will start charging to its full capacity It normally requires approximately nine 9 hours for the battery to be fully charged If the battery is not fully charged after nine 9 hours there may be a problem with the BBU and you should contact your subsystem vendor immediately While the battery is being charged the LED on the BBU rear panel will flash slowly You can also check the status of the battery module via SANWatch or the firmware Maverick I Installation and Hardware Reference Manual eis Screw BBU Bracket BBU Battery F Pack Copper Finger fy Retention Screw Figure 11 BBU Cell Pack Module 1 2 7 Power Supply Units The Maverick Il Cube subsystems are equipped with 250W PSU module s See Figure 1 12 In the dual PSU configuration the two PSUs are redundant and hot swappable The PSU module s can be accessed from the rear panel of the subsystem See Figure 1 4 amp 1 5 Power Cord Cocket PSU LED Cooling Fan Power Switch Handle Figure 12 PSU Module Rear View Each PSU comes with a single power socket for power cord plug in and has its own power switch so you can turn the PSU on and off Each PSU also comes with one 1 embedded cooling fan to provide sufficient airflow to keep the PSU cool A single LED indicates the PSU status A handle at the back of the PSU allows you to remove the PSU while the
31. ar section accommodates two 2 PSU bays MAVERICK II S is pre installed Chapter 1 Introduction with 1 PSU module and MAVERICK II R with 2 two 2 single fan cooling modules one 1 RAID controller module and one 1 BBU bay the installation of the BBU module is optional A CAUTION When you work with the subsystem it is important to use tools with extreme care Do not place tools or other items on top of the enclosure to help avoid damaging the outward appearance of the chassis 1 1 2 2 Physical Dimensions tower configuration The subsystem comes in a standard chassis with the following dimensions 155mm x 3 70 mm x 343 mm width x height x depth 1 1 2 3 Front Panel Overview tA Na ce gt Slot 8 Pegs urs EE lf fy Desktop Configuration LCD Panel Tower Configuration Figure 2 Subsystem Front View As shown in Figure 1 2 the front of the subsystem features a 1x8 tower or 8x1 desktop layout for eight 8 drive trays that accommodate eight 8 standard 3 5 inch SATA II disk drives The front of the subsystem also has one 1 LCD keypad panel If the subsystem has been configured as a tower the slots are numbered 1 to 8 from top to bottom if it has been configured as a desktop the slots are numbered 1 to 8 from left to right when viewed from the front The LCD keypad panel enables you to both configure the subsystem and monitor its operational status Footpl
32. are validly linked to external devices When it is Blinking it means any of the 4 PHYs has failed When the LED is Off it means all 4 PHYs are offline 3 2 2 3 LAN Port LEDs A shielded Ethernet cable is recommended for connecting the RJ 45 Ethernet management port to a local network after you configure an IP address This enables you to manage your subsystem via LAN or WAN Two 2 LEDs on the Ethernet port indicate connection statuses as shown in Figure 3 3 See the figure below for the locations of the LED indicators Refer to Table 3 3 for the LED definitions 3 4 3 2 3 Chapter 3 Subsystem Monitoring Link Activity Figure 3 3 LAN Indicators ON indicates the management port is Link Status Green connected to a node or networking device LAN Activity BLINKING indicates active transmission Table 3 3 LAN Port LED Definitions 3 2 2 4 Restore Default LED A restore default LED is located beneath the restore default push button on the lower right corner of the controller faceplate Before restoring defaults use the Save NVRAM firmware function to keep a configuration profile To restore firmware defaults use a straighten paper clip to press and hold the button down while you turn on the subsystem Once the factory defaults are successfully restored the restore default LED will light green Then you can release the button LCD Keypad Panel The LCD keypad as shown in Figure 3 4 consists of five 5 button
33. at the 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 Replacing Controller Module Components Notes on Controller Module Maintenance When you replace the controller module it is not recommended to re use the DIMM module on the replaced controller unless you have a similar system to test the used module When replacing the controller module all previously stipulated safety precautions see Section 2 3 must be strictly adhered to Since the controller board is one of the most sensitive components in the subsystem failure to adhere to these precautions can result in permanent damage and result in timely delays For your own safety and that of the subsystem make sure that no power is being supplied to the system prior to replacing the controller module Chapter 5 Subsystem Maintenance 5 2 2 Removing the Controller Module To remove the controller module 7 Step 1 Power down the subsystem If possible properly power down the subsystem following the instructions given in Section 4 3 If you are unable to power down the subsystem correctly turn off the power switches on the PSU modules 1 Step 2 Disconnect all the cables Disconnect all the cables including the SAS cables Ethernet cable and serial port communications cable from the rear of the chassis 7 Step 3 Loosen the retention screws T
34. atch Manager Appendix A Specifications A 2 Controller Specifications A 2 1 Configuration Specification o Host O S independent Host Channels Pre configured host channel each with four 4 PHYs CHO for Maverick ll S CHO CH1 for Maverick ll R Drive Interface Supports up to eight 8 channels of 3 0Gbps SATA II Cache Mode Write through or write back Cache Memory Up to 1GB ECC DIMM Firmware on Flash Yes Mamor Drive Hot swapping Yes RAID Controller in a R ble Modul Yes A 3 Maverick I Installation and Hardware Reference Manual A 2 2 RAID Controller Architecture Specification CPU PowerPC RISC processor DIMM Slot Female right angle Memory Module Supported ECC DIMM ASIC RAID ASIC400 Flash ROM 8 MB 3 3V NVRAM 32Kb with RTC real time clock For event messages with time record and task scheduler for the Real time Clock Media Scan operation A 2 3 Environmental Specifications Specification Input Voltage 5V DC 12V DC Operating Temperature TORNS Relative Humidity 0 to 90 non condensing Altitude Operation 12 000ft 35 C Non operation 40 000ft 0 C A 3 Drive Tray Specifications Specification Tray Pitch 28mm A 4 Appendix A Specifications A 4 Power Supply Specifications Specification R Dimensions 258 5 mm D x 83 mm W x 40 mm H Nominal Power Power 250W DC Output 12 0V 16A 9 0V 25A 3 3V 20A Input Input Frequency Input Frequ
35. ates see Figure 1 3 can also be installed at the bottom of the chassis to provide increased stability to the tower configuration and when multiple subsystems are stacked in the desktop configuration Maverick I Installation and Hardware Reference Manual dla Figure 1 3 Location of Footplates 1 1 2 4 Rear Panel Overview Cooling _ Modules Controller Module BBU bay PSU amp Module cita Figure 4 Subsystem Rear View of Maverick ll S 1 4 Chapter 1 Introduction Cooling _ Modules _ Controller Module BBU bay PSU Modules Figure 1 5 Subsystem Rear View of Maverick ll R The rear panel of the subsystem is shown in Figure 1 4 and Figure 1 5 The rear panel provides access to all the components located in the rear section of the subsystem enclosure These components include 250W PSU module s that connect s the subsystem to main power two 2 hot swappable single fan cooling modules one 1 SAS to SATA RAID controller module and one 1 BBU module optional MAVERICK II S is pre installed with only one 1 PSU but an empty bay with a metal filler is reserved for dual PSU configuration When the subsystem is set to dual PSU configuration which is the default setting of A08S C2132 the two PSUs are hot swappable and redundant The controller module rear panel has Mini SAS connector s 1 for Maverick ll S and 2 for Maverick ll R one 1 RS 232C audio jack serial po
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37. cord follow the instructions below 7 Step 1 Pass the cable through the bracket groove Make sure that there is more than 10cm of the cable through the bracket groove See Figure 2 13 2 15 Maverick I Installation and Hardware Reference Manual Figure 2 13 Passing the Power Cord through the Bracket Groove t Step 2 Circle the cable around the rotational bracket When closing the bracket make sure that the cable is made into a loop around the bracket as shown in Figure 2 14 Do not pull the loop tight Make sure the cable is held properly in the groove so that the bracket does not damage the cable coating Secure the bracket by tightening the retention screw on the left hand side Figure 2 14 Looping the Power Cord around the Bracket t Step 3 Plug the power cord s in Once the rotational bracket has been firmly secured to the chassis plug the power cord s into the subsystem 2 16 2 11 2 11 1 2 11 2 Chapter 2 Hardware Installation Optional Installation If you are a user of Maverick ll R you can choose to install the memory module with greater capacity and the BBU module As to the user of Maverick ll S besides the two choices you can also choose to install the additional PSU Installation Steps With the optional installation steps inserted in your installation procedure will be like the flowchart in Figure 2 15 Step 1 Unpack C Done Install footplates O Done bd Step3 Align the
38. d below are the necessary procedures to complete before using this button 1 Before you press this button to restore firmware defaults it is highly advised that you make a list of the existing ID LUN mapping information You will need the list to redo the ID LUN mapping 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 Maverick I Installation and Hardware Reference Manual 1 2 5 restoration in order to access data on the previously configured arrays 2 You may also use the Save NVRAM firmware function to have a safe copy of configuration profile 3 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 you use the button it is highly advised to practice the following Stop host l Os Backup your data Save NVRAM or manually make a list of host ID LUN mapping information for future references It is also recommended to keep a record of all configuration parameters such as the performance preferences specific stripe sizes etc 4 Another condition that requires restoring defaults is when the administrator forgets the password configured to control the access to a RAID subsystem
39. e sensors and presence detection circuits that reside on PSUs cooling modules and the BBU If any problem is detected it will be reported in various ways such as through the embedded firmware utility Subsystem monitoring is a necessary part of subsystem management When failure events or other disruptive events are detected and reported the subsystem manager must take the appropriate action to rectify the problem Failure to act in a properly specified manner to a system event such as overheating can cause severe and permanent damage to the subsystem Status indicating LEDs Brief Overview of the LEDs Some of the Maverick Il Cube subsystem components have status indicating LEDs that show the operational status and integrity of the subsystem components Table 3 1 shows the number of LEDs assigned to each component on each model Maverick ll S Maverick ll R Controller Modules er 10 1 controller 11 1 controller 11 for Maverick ll R 1 BBU Module Optional 1 LCD Keypad Panel 3 16 8 drive 16 8 drive Drive Trays 2 trays trays Table 1 LED Distribution Controller Module LEDs There are 10 LEDs in total for Maverick ll S including six 6 system status indicating LEDs numbered from 1 6 two 2 LEDs for LAN link status one 1 Chapter 3 Subsystem Monitoring LED for default restoration and one 1 LED for SAS channel link status See Figure 3 1 MAVERICK II R has one more LED on its controller module t
40. e subsystem repackage all drives separately The dummy metal sheets which cover the reserved module slots on the rear panel should NEVER be removed An open module slot will seriously disrupt the circular airflow within the chassis 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 or debris in your work area Maverick I Installation and Hardware Reference Manual About This Manual This manual e Introduces the 8 BAY SAS to SATA II RAID Cube Subsystem e Describes all the active components in the subsystem e Provides recommendations and details about the hardware installation process of the subsystem e Briefly describes how to monitor the subsystem e Describes how to maintain the subsystem This manual does not e Describe components that are not user serviceable e Describe the configuration options of firmware using terminal emulation programs or the SANWatch GUI that came with your subsystem e Give a detailed description of the subsystem controllers embedded within the subsystem Related Documentation e Firmware Operation Manual e SANWatch User s Manual Firmware Operation Manual can be found in the Product Utility CD while SANWatch User s Manual can be found in the SANWatch CD Both CDs came with your subsystem Conventions Naming Important messages that users s
41. emove the LCD panel from the enclosure pass a screwdriver through the access hole above the LCD panel and gently lever the LCD panel out of the enclosure by pushing the screwdriver inwards See Figure 5 14 5 14 5 7 5 7 1 Chapter 5 Subsystem Maintenance Figure 14 Levering Out the LCD Panel t Step 5 Install the replacement LCD panel Align the connector at the back of the LCD panel with the connector in the subsystem Once the LCD panel has been inserted tighten the floating screw inside the chassis t Step 6 Reinstall the hard drives After the LCD panel has been replaced the hard drives placed in drive trays can be reinstalled 7 Step 7 Power on the subsystem After the LCD panel and hard drives have been correctly reinstalled power on the subsystem Disk Drive Maintenance Notes on Hard Drive Maintenance Hot swappable drive trays The drive trays are all hot swappable If a hard drive fails it can be replaced while the subsystem is still running Remove drives slowly When removing a drive tray withdraw it from the enclosure slowly 9 15 Maverick I Installation and Hardware Reference Manual 9 16 5 7 2 Open flap Once the flap on the drive tray has been opened the drive tray must be removed from the subsystem Replacement on hand Before removing a failed hard drive from the subsystem make sure you have a replacement hard drive readily available Do not leave the drive bay op
42. en for an extended period of time If the drive bay is left unoccupied for an extended period of time the normalized airflow will be disrupted and subsystem components will overheat and may become permanently damaged Hard Drive Replacement To replace a hard drive please follow these steps 7 Step 1 Identify the location of the drive tray that contains a hard drive indicated as faulty You may use firmware embedded utility or SANWatch software to locate a faulty drive The drive tray LED should also light red 7 Step 2 Remove the drive tray To remove the drive tray from the enclosure the bezel lock must be unlocked To do this use a small sized Phillips screwdriver to turn the bezel lock on the front of the drive tray until the groove on its face is in a horizontal orientation See Figure 5 15 Bezel Lock E m Release PA LED Indicators Figure 5 15 Front View of an Individual Drive Tray with the Bezel Lock in the Unlocked Position 1 Step 3 Open the front flap Once the bezel lock is unlocked open the front flap by pushing the release button on the front of the drive tray The drive tray front flap will spring open See Figure 5 16 Chapter 5 Subsystem Maintenance Ba A A LA po a E a Pp y 2 Figure 5 16 Opening Drive Tray Front Flap 7 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 spin down if t
43. ency 47 to 63Hz AC Input 90VAC A 5A to 264VAC 2 5A with PFC Power Factor Power Factor Correction oo up Time At least 16ms at 1 gt full load after a loss of AC A E PO Through backplane to controller backplane to Through backplane to controller TT re Lost cooling or excessive ambient temperature Protection Cooling Fans One fan for each unit inside PSU A 5 Maverick I Installation and Hardware Reference Manual This page is intentionally left blank Appendix B Spare Parts and Accessories B 1 Spare Parts Controller SAS to SATA RAID controller Module IFT 81AS21CE08C 0010 module for MAVERICK II S subsystem 1x SAS 4x wide host connectors 8x SATA II drive channels SAS to SATA RAID controller module for MAVERICK II S subsystem 1x SAS 4x wide host connectors 8x SATA II drive channels pre installed with 256 MB memory module IFT 81AS21CE08CM2 0010 SAS to SATA RAID controller IF T 81AS21CE08 0010 module for MAVERICK II R subsystem 2x SAS 4x wide host connectors 8x SATA II drive channels SAS to SATA RAID controller module for MAVERICK II R subsystem 2x SAS 4x wide host connectors 8x SATA II drive channels pre installed with 256 MB memory module IFT 81AS21CE08M2 0010 Maverick I Installation and Hardware Reference Manual LCD Keypad IFT 9271CLCD1 0030 Black LCD keypad panel Type ll panel Panel for Cube 8 bay subsystems IFT 9271CLCD1 0050 Silver H
44. ention screw Subsystem position When you replace the LCD panel it is better to set the subsystem in the tower position This will make it easier to access the inside of the chassis to loosen the LCD retention screw Chapter 5 Subsystem Maintenance A CAUTION RAID subsystems support Configuration on Drives Information of logical configurations is stored on each hard drive Although it does not matter installing the removed disk drives into different drive bays it is still recommended to use sticky notes to indicate the original locations In this way you won t mix the hard drives even when you are working on more than one subsystem 5 6 2 LCD Panel Replacement When a LCD panel fails it needs to be replaced Please follow the steps below 7 Step 1 Power down the subsystem If possible properly power down the subsystem following the instructions given in Section 4 3 If you are unable to power down the subsystem correctly turn off the power switches on the PSU modules 7 Step 2 Remove all the drive trays See Section 5 7 2 step 2 4 7 Step 3 Loosen the floating screw The LCD panel is secured to the enclosure from the inside of the chassis Once all the drive trays have been removed loosen the floating screw See Figure 5 13 Maverick I Installation and Hardware Reference Manual LCD retention screw Figure 13 Loosening the Floating Screw t Step 4 Remove the LCD panel from the enclosure To r
45. er module align it with the controller module bay and then gently push it into the subsystem Once the controller module is completely inserted into the subsystem enclosure secure the controller module by tightening the retention screws on either side of the controller module rear panel 2 11 4 Optional BBU Module Installation 2 11 4 1 BBU Module Installation Overview A BBU module is an optional item for the subsystem The BBU can support data cached in memory during power outage and its use is highly recommended 2 11 4 2 BBU Module Installation To install the BBU module follow the instructions below 7 Step 1 Remove the metal sheet covering the BBU bay from the chassis A metal sheet covers the BBU module bay on the rear panel of the subsystem The metal sheet is attached to the Chapter 2 Hardware Installation chassis with two 2 screws To loosen the screws turn them counterclockwise See Figure 2 25 NOTE It may be difficult to remove the metal sheet 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 St ae See ee a O TIRRI oat A 8 ih ee am DH E Y ie TH FTE o i ee oi ER a e eer ast SO a L pene Beaty A Figure 2 25 Remove the Metal Sheet Retention Screws t Step 2 Install
46. erneath the subsystem and another four will be used to support the second subsystem placed on top of the first subsystem If there is a third subsystem install four footplates to the top of the second subsystem See Figure 2 6 Please note that stacking is not a necessary element for the cabling of this subsystem Multiple subsystems connected to multiple hosts can be stacked together only to make the configuration economic in space li l all i Chapter 2 Hardware Installation none x4 footplates 1 x4 footplates 1 x8 footplates all Figure 2 6 Stacking Multiple Chassis To install a footplate on a subsystem configured as a desktop follow these steps 7 Step 1 7 Step 2 7 Step 3 Carefully flip the chassis over to reveal the mounting holes on its bottom side Correctly position the footplate so that the footplate s flat side the side a rubber stopper is attached to later is facing downwards the downward position when installation is completed and the recessed holes on the flange portion are facing out See Figure 2 7 Insert the retention screws Align the screw holes on the flat side of the footplate with those on the bottom of the subsystem When they are correctly aligned insert two 2 retention screws See Figure 2 7 2 9 Maverick I Installation and Hardware Reference Manual e oe a i Figure 2 7 Installing Footplates to a Desktop
47. han Maverick ll S since it provides two SAS ports See Figure 3 2 SAS Parl LED System Status LEDs LAN PortLEDs Resiore del LED Figure 3 1 RAID Controller Module Rear facing Faceplate of Maverick ll S SAS Port LEDs System Status LEDs LAN PortLEDs Figure 3 2 RAID Controller Module Rear facing Faceplate of Maverick ll R resisre der LED 3 2 2 1 System Status LEDs The system status LEDs are numbered from 1 to 6 and located on the controller s rear facing faceplate The definitions are shown in Table 3 2 Maverick I Installation and Hardware Reference Manual GREEN indicates that the controller is active and Ctrl Green operating normally Status Amber AMBER indicates the controller is being initialized or has failed The controller is not ready ON indicates that data is currently cached in memory or is supported by the BBU during a power loss FLASHING indicates there is active traffic through the host ports OFF indicates there is no activity on the host ports FLASHING indicates there is active traffic on the drive channels OFF indicates there is no activity on the drive channels Table 3 2 System Status LED Definitions 3 2 2 2 SAS Port LEDs The controller module houses one 1 Maverick lI S or two 2 Maverick 11 R SAS 4x wide host port s Each of these SAS ports has one 1 LED for displaying the operating statuses When the LED is steady Green it means all 4 PHYs
48. hat the DIMM module has been installed See Section 5 2 3 Align the controller module with the controller module bay Insert the controller module After the controller module has been correctly aligned with the controller module bay insert it into the bay and gently slide it in until you feel with your hands the docking connectors make contact See Figure 5 4 Tighten the retention screws After the controller module has been inserted into the subsystem enclosure secure the controller module by tightening the retention screws See Figure 5 4 5 9 Maverick I Installation and Hardware Reference Manual 9 6 9 3 Figure 4 Insert the Controller Module 7 Step 5 Reconnect the controller module cables After the controller module has been correctly installed into the subsystem reconnect the cables that were previously removed These cables may include one 1 or two 2 host SAS cables one 1 Ethernet cable and one 1 RS 232C audio jack to serial port cable t Step 6 Power on the subsystem After the cables have been reconnected to the controller module the subsystem can be powered on Replacing the BBU Module To replace the BBU module please follow these steps 7 Step 1 Remove the BBU module The BBU module is secured to the enclosure with two 2 retention spring screws Loosen these screws by turning them counterclockwise After the retention spring screws have been loosened gently slide the module out
49. he controller module is secured to the subsystem enclosure with two 2 retention screws on its faceplate To remove the controller loosen the retention screws using a Phillips screwdriver to turn them counterclockwise See Figure 5 1 Figure 1 Loosening the Retention Screws and Removing Controller 7 Step 4 Remove the controller module Once the retention screws have been loosened gently pull the controller module out of the subsystem enclosure 5 2 3 Replacing the DIMM Module lf a DIMM module fails or a DIMM module with a higher memory capacity is required the onboard DIMM module must be replaced Maverick I Installation and Hardware Reference Manual Failed DIMM module A DIMM module failure is often reported as parity errors or a DIMM is missing If a DIMM module has failed turn off all PSU modules disconnect all the cables connected to the controller and then remove the controller module DIMM module replacement If a DIMM module is going to be replaced correctly power down the subsystem disconnect all the cables connected to the controller and then remove the controller module we e NOTE When you replace a DIMM the whole subsystem needs to be powered down Therefore you should carefully select the time when the replacement will be made in order to minimize the overall disruption to service To replace the DIMM module 7 Step 1 Remove the controller module See Section 5 2 2 After removing the
50. he disk drive is removed for a different purpose e g cloning the members of a logical drive or Copy amp Replace and then gently and carefully withdraw the drive tray from the chassis 7 Step 5 Remove the retention screws The hard drive is secured to the drive tray with four 4 retention screws two on each side Remove them by turning them counterclockwise See Figure 5 17 Hard Drive Drive Tray Figure 5 17 Removing the Retention Screws of the Hard Drives 9 17 Maverick I Installation and Hardware Reference Manual 7 Step 6 7 Step 7 Install the new hard drive After the old hard drive is removed install the replacement drive Please refer to Section 2 8 3 for the complete hard drive installation procedure Re install the drive tray back to the subsystem Refer to Section 2 9 Appendix A Specifications A 1 Technical Specifications Environmental Specifications Humidity 5 to 95 non condensing Temperature Operating 0 to 35 C Non operating 40 to 60 C Power Supply Requirements e 12V 16A 5V 25A 3 3V 20A AC Input 9OVAC to 260VAC with PFC Power 250W Consumption Not including footplates Maverick I Installation and Hardware Reference Manual EMI EMC FCC Class B CCC for PSU Safety Requirements UL CB Operating 5 to 500Hz 0 2G X Y Z 5 to 500Hz 1G X Y Z Audible alarms LCD screen messages System LEDs Event notification via the SANW
51. hould be aware of is indicated with the following icons Xi xii Y Maverick I Installation and Hardware Reference Manual A WARNING Warnings appear where overlooked details may cause damage to the equipment or result in personal injury Warnings should be taken seriously A CAUTION Cautionary messages should also be heeded to help you reduce the chance of losing data or damaging the system 2 NOTE These messages inform readers of essential but non critical information They should be read carefully as any directions or instructions contained therein can help you avoid making mistakes 7 Steps Steps describe the sequential tasks in a specific work procedure Following the steps in their proper order helps guarantee effectiveness and lowers the chance of making mistakes Lists Bulleted Lists Bulleted lists are statements of non sequential facts They can be read in any order Each statement is preceded by a diamond shaped dot Numbered Lists Numbered lists describe sequential steps you should follow in order Software and Firmware Updates Please contact your system vendor visit RAID s 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 Firmware Operation Manual We provide special revisions for various application purposes Therefore DO NOT upgr
52. ing items are packed in individual boxes and are not pre installed Eight 8 drive trays e Accessory items The enclosure chassis with its pre installed components is located at the bottom of the package The pre installed components include One 1 controller module One 1 PSU module for MAVERICK II S and two 2 for Maverick ll R Two 2 cooling modules One 1 LCD keypad panel One 1 backplane board Rotating the LCD Panel A WARNING The LCD panel is not hot swappable and it should therefore not be removed while the subsystem is running The LCD panel is by default oriented correctly for a tower subsystem The LCD panel orientation only needs to be changed if you want to configure it as a desktop subsystem To change the LCD panel orientation please follow these steps 2 5 Maverick I Installation and Hardware Reference Manual 7 Step 1 Make sure all the drive trays are removed The drive trays should be removed for two reasons First the LCD keypad panel is secured by a floating screw and the screw can only be accessed when drive trays have been removed Second the hard drives are delicate and may be damaged if the subsystem is maneuvered with disk drives within A CAUTION RAID subsystems support Configuration on Drives Information of logical configurations is stored on each hard drive Although it does not matter installing the removed disk drives into different drive bays it is still
53. is resting on the rails inside the enclosure Once the drive tray is lined up with the bay gently Slide it in This should be done smoothly and gently DO NOT slam the drive tray into place Doing so will damage the back end connectors 7 Step 4 Close the front flap on the drive tray Make sure the front flap is closed properly Closing the front flap ensures that the back end connector of the hard drive is firmly connected to the corresponding connector on the backplane board If the front flap is not closed properly the connection between the hard drive and the subsystem will not be secure 2 14 2 10 2 10 1 2 10 2 Chapter 2 Hardware Installation 7 Step 5 Lock the flap into place To lock the flap into place turn the bezel lock until the groove on its face is in a vertical orientation A WARNING All the drive trays must be installed into the enclosure even if they do not contain a hard drive If the drive trays are not installed then the ventilation required for cooling will not be normalized and the subsystem will be irreparably damaged Power Cord Plug in About Power Cord Plug in The PSU module s at the back of the subsystem are held in place by a specially designed rotational bracket The left side of the bracket has two grooves that are used to secure the power cord in place and ensure that the cable cannot accidentally be unplugged from the subsystem Plugging In the Power Cord To plug in the power
54. lies and cooling modules can be replaced online to eliminate the chance of down time caused by single module failure Please note that if you use Maverick ll S 1 15 Maverick I Installation and Hardware Reference Manual 1 4 2 1 4 3 you can replace the power supply online only after you install and power on the extra PSU you separately purchase Components The following components are all hot swappable PSU modules in dual PSU configuration Cooling modules Hard disk drives Normalized Airflow Proper subsystem cooling is referred to as normalized airflow Normalized airflow ensures the sufficient cooling of the subsystem and is only attained when all the components are properly installed Therefore a failed component including PSUs and cooling modules should only be hot swapped when a replacement is available If a failed component is removed leaving an empty component bay and the system is still online regular airflow will be disrupted and permanent damage to the subsystem can result This rule also applies to the metal sheet covering the empty BBU bay and the dummy module filling the empty PSU bay of Maverick lIl S Please do not remove them unless you have prepared the module for installation 2 1 2 2 Chapter 2 Hardware Installation Installation Overview This chapter gives detailed instructions on how to install the Maverick ll Cube subsystem When you install the subsystem it is necessary
55. llowing monitoring interfaces 1 Controller module LEDs The Ctrl_Status and BBU_Link if BBU is installed LEDs should light constantly green 2 Drive tray LEDs The blue status LEDs on all drive trays that contain a hard drive should light up showing that power is supplied to the disk drives The Drive Busy LEDs should also start flashing indicating that system is attempting to access hard drives 3 LEDs on LCD keypad panel The blue LED on the LCD keypad panel should illuminate after the system initialization process complete indicating that system status is ready System initialization may take three to five minutes and the system fault LED may light up during the process The system fault LED will be off after a successful boot up process 4 SAS port LEDs The Link LED beside each SAS port should illuminate green indicating successful connection has been established 5 BBU LED The LED on the BBU rear panel should start flashing amber indicating that the BBU is currently being charged 6 PSU LEDs If the PSU operate normally and experience no problem after powered on the LED on the PSU should light green 7 Firmware and SANWatch Once the subsystem has been successfully initialized you may examine details of the operating statuses using the embedded firmware utility or the SANWatch GUI software 4 4 Chapter 4 Subsystem Stacking and Operation 8 Audible alarm If any errors occur during the initialization process
56. module from the inside of the chassis The LCD panel can be extracted from the subsystem only after the screw has been loosened The LCD panel has a single connector at the back that must be plugged into one of matching connectors in the interior of the subsystem when Chapter 1 Introduction installed in the subsystem The default orientation for the LCD panel is for a tower configuration 1 2 2 Drive Trays Bezellock gt qq i se Release ton LED Indicators Figure 7 Drive Tray Front View Each Maverick 1l Cube subsystem comes with eight 8 drive trays The front panel of each drive tray see Figure 1 7 contains a bezel lock mechanism that secures the drive tray to the enclosure and a latch that facilitates the removal and installation of the drive tray Two 2 status indicating LEDs and one 1 release button that opens the front panel are also located on the front of the drive tray Retention screw holes are located on the sides of the drive tray These holes are reserved for securing hard drives to the trays 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 bay in the Maverick Il Cube subsystem If the drive tray frame is deformed or altered the drive tray may not fit into the drive bay 1 7 Maverick I Installation and Hardware Reference Manual 1 2 3 RAID Controller
57. move the cooling module loosen the retention screw See Figure 5 10 Chapter 5 Subsystem Maintenance Figure 10 Removing the Cooling Module Retention Screw t Step 2 Remove the cooling module from the enclosure After the retention screw has been loosened gently pull the failed cooling module out of the enclosure See Figure 5 11 000000 EKE el e e e o e i hth EE A AS AE AE A E E uct ei aoe Figure 11 Removing the Cooling Module t Step 3 Disconnect the cable connectors After the cooling module has been fully extracted from the enclosure disconnect the cooling module cable connector from the enclosure s cable connector shown in Figure 5 12 5 11 Maverick I Installation and Hardware Reference Manual 9 12 9 6 9 6 1 Figure 12 Disconnect the Cable Connectors t Step 4 Install the new cooling module After the faulty cooling module has been removed the replacement module can be installed First connect the cable connectors insert the cooling module into the chassis and then tighten the cooling module retention screw LCD Keypad Panel Replacement Notes on LCD Panel Replacement Power down the subsystem The LCD keypad panel is not a hot swappable component so the subsystem must be powered down before you replace the LCD panel Additionally all the drive trays must be removed from the subsystem so that you can access the inside of the chassis to loosen the LCD ret
58. nnnnnnonnnnnnnncnnnrnnnnnnnncnnes 5 8 5 4 2 Replacing the PSU Module oooooccccccccccccocccnococonoconononnnnonncononancnonnnnnnononnnnnns 5 8 5 5 COOLING MODULE MAINTENANCE 0cccecceeeceeececceeeceeeneeeueecueeeneeeeeeneeeaneeaeeeatensesanenseeness 5 10 5 5 1 Notes on Cooling Module Maintenance occcccnccnccccccccccoonncccncnnnnononononnonnnnnncnnnnnnos 5 10 9 9 2 Replacing a Cooling Module cccccccccccooccccocononononncnncnnococonnnnnnnnnnnnonononnnncnnnanos 5 10 5 6 LCD KEYPAD PANEL REPEACEMEN Li ida 5 12 5 6 1 Notes on LCD Panel Replacement oocccccccccccoccnncncccccnonononononononononcnnnnononnnnnnnnos 5 12 5 6 2 ECD Panel Replacement a 5 13 Ds DISK DRIVE MAINTENANGE tad A ib 5 15 5 7 1 Notes on Hard Drive Maintenance coococcoccnccnccnconconcnnonccnnonconconnnnnnncnnennnncnnnnnnnnnnnes 5 15 5 1 2 Hard Drive Replace Me ici ia 5 16 vill Maverick I Installation and Hardware Reference Manual APPENDIX A SPECIFICATIONS AA TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS dardo eicidcioda A2 ICONTROELER SPECIES A TON Sa caida A 2 1 COMIC ULATION ia A A A A 2 2 RAID Controller Architecture oooococcccocococcoconoconcononononnnnnnnonnonnnonnnnnnononnnnnnannnes A 2 3 Environmental PeCiiGallOnS ec ii a a A A 3 DRIVE TRAY SPECIFICATIONS cccsceccecccceccececceccecuccececaececcecueceeaeeueuecsunacaeneuaeeusauceenesacaeeaees A 4 POWER SUPPLY SPECIFICATIONS usa da APPENDIX B SPARE PARTS AND A
59. of the enclosure Once removed gently place the bracket on a static free surface See Figure 5 5 Chapter 5 Subsystem Maintenance Figure 5 Extracting the BBU Module t Step 2 Insert the replacement BBU Carefully align the BBU module with the BBU module bay in the rear of the subsystem and then gently slide it into the subsystem See Figure 5 6 Figure 6 Installing the New BBU Module t Step 3 Tighten the retention spring screws After the BBU module has been correctly inserted into the subsystem enclosure tighten its two 2 retention spring screws to ensure that it is properly secured 5 7 Maverick I Installation and Hardware Reference Manual 5 4 Replacing a Failed PSU Module 5 4 1 Notes on PSU Module Maintenance When a PSU module fails ideally it should be replaced immediately Do not remove the failed PSU module unless a replacement is readily available In a redundant PSU configuration removing a PSU without a replacement will cause severe disruptions to the internal airflow and the subsystem will overheat possibly leading to irreparable damage to some of the subsystem components A WARNING Although in MAVERICK II R the PSU modules are fully redundant it is not advisable to run the Maverick 1l subsystem with a single PSU module for a long period of time If the only PSU module fails the subsystem will shut down 5 4 2 Replacing the PSU Module To replace a failed PSU please follow these
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61. own in Figure 3 5 For BBU LED definitions please refer to Table 3 5 a a s Olle SO FA o in a a o a BBU LED Flashing The LED flashes to indicate the BBU is being Amber charged Static Amber The BBU has failed The BBU is fully charged and is able to sustain cached data Table 3 5 BBU LED Definitions 3 7 Maverick I Installation and Hardware Reference Manual 3 8 3 2 5 3 2 6 Drive Tray LEDs The drive trays come with two 2 status indicating LEDs one indicating power and the other indicating hard drive activity The LEDs are shown in Figure 3 6 and their definitions in Table 3 6 a Blue Ln Green Red Figure 6 Drive Tray LEDs FLASHING indicates there is read write activity on the drive Drive Bus OFF indicates there is no read write activity on the drive GREEN indicates that power is being supplied to the drive Drive Status Green Red RED indicates that the drive has failed or is missing Table 6 Drive Tray LED Definitions PSU Module LED The PSU module has one 1 LED located just above the power switch See Figure 3 7 The LED indicates the operational status of the PSU module Please refer to Table 3 7 for PSU LED definitions Figure 7 PSU Module Rear LED Chapter 3 Subsystem Monitoring The power supply has not been turned on The PSU module LED will blink when the subsystem is connected to a power source but not yet turned on
62. r a Media Scan are running 7 Step 1 Stop I O access to the system Close the application software on the server to stop all I O accesses to the subsystem Please refer to the documentation provided with your application server 7 Step 2 Disconnect the host computer Disconnect the SAS cables from both the application server and the Maverick Il subsystem 7 Step 3 Flush the cache Use the Shutdown Controller firmware function to flush all cached data This prepares the RAID subsystem to be powered down and minimize the chance of data inconsistency 7 Step 4 Turn off the power Turn off the power switch at the rear panel of the subsystem Del Chapter 5 Subsystem Maintenance Introducing Subsystem Maintenance Maintenance Regular monitoring and maintenance of your subsystem will minimize subsystem downtime and preserve the working integrity of the system for a longer period of time If any of the subsystem components fail 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 and cause damage to the subsystem All of the following components can be replaced in case of failure 1 2 Controller module Section 5 2 DIMM module Section 5 2 3 Optional BBU module Section 5 3 PSU modules
63. ric 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 e g system backplane FCC applies in the U S and Canada FCC Class B Radio Frequency Interference Statement This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules 47 CFR Part 2 Part 15 and CISPR PUB 22 Class B These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with this user s guide may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on you are encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an
64. rt one 1 RJ 45 Ethernet connector and six 6 status indicating LEDs 1 1 2 5 Backplane Board An integrated backplane board separates the front and rear sections of the subsystem This PCB board provides logic level signals and low voltage power paths It contains no user serviceable components Maverick I Installation and Hardware Reference Manual 1 6 A WARNING Accessing the backplane board may lead to fatal damage of the subsystem Any interference with this board may lead to critical and irreversible damage For example short circuiting may occur if you accidentally touch the backplane with a screwdriver Components LCD Keypad Panel Status LED ii j Mute Button Push Buttons Figure 6 LCD Keypad Panel Functional Description The removable LCD panel consists of a 16 characters x 2 lines LCD screen with push buttons and LED status indicators See Figure 1 6 The LCD front panel provides full access to all RAID configurations and monitoring After you power up the subsystem the initial screen will show the subsystem model name Different Orientations of the LCD Panel To convert the default tower configuration into a desktop configuration lying on the long side the LCD panel must be removed and reinstalled in a different orientation With a different configuration the four 4 footplates should also be fastened to the different pre drilled holes on the chassis A floating captive screw secures the LCD
65. s three 3 LEDs and a 2 row x 16 character LCD screen that provides access to the 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 Press the UP and DOWN arrow key buttons to select viewing items As to the MUTE button it is used to silence the alarm temporarily until the next controller event occurs For more information on how to use these buttons please refer to the Firmware Operation Manual The definitions of LEDs on the panel are given in Table 3 4 below 3 5 Maverick I Installation and Hardware Reference Manual s LEDs Status S Mute Button Push Buttons Figure 4 LCD Panel LEDs ON indicates that power is being supplied to the subsystem OFF indicates that no power is being supplied to the subsystem ON indicates that there is activity on the host drive channels OFF indicates that there is no activity on the host drive channels ON indicates that a component failure status event has occurred OFF indicates that the subsystem and all its components are operating correctly Table 4 LCD Keypad Panel Definitions 3 6 Chapter 3 Subsystem Monitoring S NOTE The ATTEN LED will be turned on during the power up process If the subsystem boots up correctly the ATTEN LED will be turned off after the boot up procedure is complete 3 2 4 BBU LED Related locations of BBU LEDs are sh
66. stem and would like to change it into redundant PSU configuration an additional PSU has to be purchased and installed into the empty PSU bay on the rear panel See Section 2 11 2 7 Memory modules If you wish to change the pre installed memory modules the separately purchased modules must be installed See Section 2 11 3 8 Cabling One 1 120cm Mini SAS to Mini SAS cable is shipped with the subsystem See Figure 2 1 If you want to configure one more host connection on Maverick 1l R an additional SAS cable must be purchased separately Depending on the connector type of host bus adapters you may also need to purchase SFF 8088 to SFF 8470 cables 120420 UNIVERSAL KEY 2 4 6 7 Figure 2 1 External SAS Cable CAUTION All SAS cables are sensitive and must be handled with care To prevent interference within a rack system the cable routing paths must be carefully planned and the cables must not be bent Static free Installation Static electricity can damage the electronic components of the system Most of the ill functioned controllers returned for repair are the result of improper Chapter 2 Hardware Installation installation and ESD damage To prevent ESD damage follow these precautions before touching or handling any of the components When installing the subsystem you should wear an anti static wrist band or touch a grounded metal surface to discharge any static electricity from your body 4 Avoid carpe
67. stened to the chassis frame Memory Module Installation 2 11 3 1 Memory Module Installation Overview The Maverick Il Cube comes with a pre installed 256MB or above ECC DIMM module on the controller The controller supports memory up to 1GB If an ECC DIMM module with different capacity needs to be used the pre installed modules must be removed and the new ones installed If you want to replace the memory modules please refer to the installation procedure below A WARNING The controller board in the controller module consists of sensitive components Please ensure that all anti static precautions stipulated above are strictly adhered to Only qualified engineers should replace the DIMM module 2 11 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 you purchase replacement DIMM modules Pre installed ECC DIMM The subsystem comes with a 256MB or above ECC DIMM module pre installed on the controller board If you wish to change its capacity then a new separately purchased DIMM must be installed e ECC DIMM modules supported The subsystem supports ECC DIMM modules with memory capacities of 256MB 512MB and 1 GB Installation considerations When you install the ECC DIMM module it is necessary to handle the controller module The controller board is more susceptible to damage than the other components and must therefore be
68. steps t Step 1 Turn off the failed PSU Turn it off using the power switch See Figure 5 7 O i amp 2000 hy PSU Switch Figure 5 7 Maverick Il Subsystem Power Switches 5 8 Step 2 Step 3 Chapter 5 Subsystem Maintenance Remove the power cable Once the PSU module has been turned off remove the power cable that connects the failed PSU module to the main power Loosen the PSU bracket retention screw The PSU module is held in place by a customized bracket To rotate the bracket out of the way the screw that secures it to the chassis must be loosened See Figure 5 8 Figure 5 8 Step 4 Step 5 Loosening the PSU Bracket Retention Screw Swing the bracket to the side After the retention screw has been loosened the bracket that secures the PSU module can be rotated out of the way See Figure 5 8 Pull the PSU module out of the enclosure After the PSU retention bracket has been rotated out of the way gently pull the PSU module out of the enclosure See Figure 5 9 Figure 9 Removing the PSU from the Subsystem 9 9 Maverick I Installation and Hardware Reference Manual 9 5 5 5 1 5 5 2 7 Step 6 Install the PSU replacement module Once the faulty PSU has been removed insert the new PSU module into the subsystem DO NOT slam the module into place Doing so will damage the back end connector or the backplane Rotate the retention bracke
69. subsystem is still online However this should only be done if the PSU has failed and needs to be replaced A specially designed bracket secures the PSU to the enclosure If the PSU needs to be removed the bracket must first be displaced After installing a new PSU 1 2 8 1 2 9 Chapter 1 Introduction module fasten the bracket PSU specifications are shown in Appendix B Cooling Fan Modules The subsystem comes with two 2 hot swappable redundant single fan cooling modules shown in Figure 1 13 pre installed in the subsystem One 1 thermal fan is housed in each cooling module When the internal temperature is high and during the system power up stage the fan rotates at 4500rpm with a total airflow of 1 9m3 min In this high speed mode the noise would be lower than 60 dBA When the subsystem internal temperature is lower the fan rotates at 1800rpm and the total airflow is 1 1m min In this low speed mode the noise would be below 41 dBA The cooling modules generate a cooling airflow from the front to the rear of the subsystem extracting the heat generated by the SATA hard drives The two 2 cooling fan modules are installed directly above the PSUs and are connected to the enclosure with a cable connector Retention Screw Cable Connector soe a e 3 OO ane ORS t Front view Figure 13 Cooling Fan Module Footplates Four 4 footplates see Figure 1 14 are shipped as accessory i
70. system above the surface to create some clearance When multiple Maverick subsystems are stacked one on top of the other the rubber stoppers on the footplates prevent subsystems from sliding The footplates should be installed before any other components Maverick I Installation and Hardware Reference Manual 2 8 2 7 1 2 7 2 Installing Footplates to a Tower Subsystem To install a footplate to a subsystem configured as a tower follow these steps 7 Step 1 Correctly position the footplates so that the footplate s flat side the side a rubber pad is attached to later is facing downwards and the recessed holes on the flange portion are facing out See Figure 2 5 Figure 2 5 Installing Footplates to a Tower Subsystem 7 Step 2 Insert the retention screws Align the screw holes on the footplate with those on the subsystem When they are correctly aligned insert and secure two 2 retention screws to each footplate See Figure 2 5 7 Step 3 Install the remaining three 3 footplates Make sure that all four 4 footplates are correctly installed on the subsystem Installing Footplates to a Desktop Subsystem If you are installing and configuring the 8 BAY SAS to SATA II RAID Cube Subsystem as a desktop subsystem secure four footplates to the bottom side of the subsystem If multiple subsystems are to be stacked install eight footplates onto the first subsystem on the bottom Four footplates will be secured und
71. t back into its correct position and tighten the retention screw by turning it clockwise Cooling Module Maintenance Notes on Cooling Module Maintenance Two 2 redundant cooling modules The subsystem is equipped with two 2 redundant hot swappable single fan cooling modules These cooling modules control the internal operational temperature of the subsystem and therefore their working integrity should be maintained at all times Detecting a failed cooling fan module If a cooling module fails you can choose to be notified of the failure by the LED located at the back of the module an audible alarm the firmware event messages the SANWatch Enclosure View or the event notifications via Notification Manager utility Replacing a cooling module When you are notified that a cooling module has failed it should be replaced as soon as possible A failed cooling module should be removed from the subsystem only when you have a replacement module ready for installation A WARNING Although the cooling fan modules are fully redundant it is not advisable to run the Maverick Il subsystem with a single cooling module for a long period of time If the only cooling module fails the system is at risk of irreparable damage Replacing a Cooling Module To replace a cooling module please follow these instructions 7 Step 1 Loosen the retention screw The cooling modules are secured to the chassis with a single retention screw To re
72. tems and can be used to provide further balance and additional protection to the subsystem chassis Maverick I Installation and Hardware Reference Manual 1 3 1 3 1 1 3 2 Figure 14 Included Footplate and Its Rubber Stopper The footplates must be installed before the drive trays It should be noted that the footplates are installed differently depending on whether the subsystem will be configured as a tower or desktop Complete installation instructions are given in Chapter 2 Subsystem Monitoring The subsystem comes with several monitoring methods to give you constant updates on the status of the subsystem and its individual components The following monitoring features are included I C bus The presence detection circuitry and temperature sensors are interfaced through a non user serviceable I C bus It can be used to monitor the presence of PSU modules cooling modules and the internal temperature of the subsystem If any problem is detected it will be reported in various ways such as through the embedded firmware utility or SANWatch Enclosure View LED Indicators The following active components all come with LEDs that indicate the status of the individual component RAID controller 10 LEDs for Maverick 1l S and 11 for Maverick ll R including 6 LEDs for system status 2 for RJ 45 Ethernet link 1 for Restore Default and 1 for each SAS channel link PSU modules 1 LED each BBU module optional 1
73. the solder side of the controller board Carefully place the controller module on a static free surface with the solder side facing upwards Chapter 2 Hardware Installation 7 Step 3 Remove the previously installed DIMM module from the DIMM socket To do this push the white clips on either side of the DIMM module in an outward direction The previously installed module will be ejected from the DIMM socket See the Figure 2 23 Figure 2 23 Push Back the White Clips on the Sides of the DIMM Module 7 Step 4 Remove the DIMM module Gently pull the DIMM module out of the socket and then carefully remove it out of the controller module 7 Step 5 Align the new DIMM module with the DIMM socket Carefully align the notches on the DIMM with DIMM socket Position the DIMM module so that it can be easily inserted into the DIMM socket See Figure 2 24 2 23 Maverick I Installation and Hardware Reference Manual 2 24 Figure 2 24 Insert the New DIMM Module 7 Step 6 7 Step 7 Insert the new DIMM module into the DIMM socket Once the DIMM module has been correctly aligned with the DIMM socket gently 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 See Figure 2 24 Re install the controller module Once the DIMM module has been replaced re install the controller module into the subsystem To re install the controll
74. to correctly position the LCD keypad panel and install the included footplates BBU module optional and hard disk drives along with drive trays Itis also advisable to verify that all of the components listed on the printed Unpacking List that came with the subsystem package were indeed shipped with it A CAUTION Please note that the installation instructions described in this manual should be carefully followed in order to avoid damage to the system Installation Pre requisites 1 2 Static free installation environment The Maverick ll Cube subsystem must be installed in a static free environment to minimize the possibility of electrostatic discharge ESD damage See Section 2 3 Component check Before installing the subsystem you should make sure that you have received all the required components by checking the package contents against the included Unpacking List LCD keypad panel orientation The subsystem is configured as a tower by default If you wish to change it into desktop configuration it is necessary to change the orientation of the LCD module See Section 2 6 Maverick I Installation and Hardware Reference Manual 2 2 2 3 4 Footplates Correctly install the four 4 footplates onto the base of the subsystem See Section 2 7 5 Hard drives SATA hard drives must be purchased separately prior to installing the subsystem See Section 2 8 3 6 PSU modules If you purchase MAVERICK II S subsy
75. ts plastic vinyl and styrofoam in the work area Handle all components by holding their edges or metal frame Avoid touching PCB boards or connector pins 2 4 General Installation Procedure 2 4 1 Installation Steps Detailed illustrated instructions for each step are given in the following sections To have your subsystem installed correctly and efficiently please follow the steps outlined below El Step 1 Unpack Unpack the subsystem and make sure that no required subsystem component is missing 7 Step 2 Select subsystem configuration Before the initial installation you should decide whether to configure the subsystem as a tower which is the default orientation or as a desktop subsystem which allows you to stack subsystems one on the top of another t7 Step 3 Make sure the LCD panel is in the correct orientation The LCD keypad panel is correctly oriented for a tower configuration by default If the subsystem will be set to a desktop configuration the LCD panel must be removed re oriented and reinstalled 7 Step 4 Install the footplates The four 4 footplates are packed in the accessory box and must be installed to the subsystem before any other component is installed 7 Step 5 Install hard drives Separately purchased SATA II hard drives must be individually installed into the drive trays Maverick I Installation and Hardware Reference Manual 2 4 7 Step 6 7 Step 7 7 Step 8 Install dri
76. ual for further details SANWatch SANWatch is a Java based program specifically designed for use in managing the Maverick Il RAID subsystems Besides the user friendly interface that graphically represents disk array elements and simplifies the normally complicated process of array configuration SANWatch also provides real time reporting on the status of the entire array With its help the task of monitoring disk arrays can be made virtually effortless For detailed information please refer to SANWatch User s Manual LEDs Device status indicating LEDs are placed on all the ES active components These LEDs inform users of the integrity of a given component or link You should become familiar with the different LEDs that are present on the subsystem and be aware of their functions Audible alarm An audible alarm is present on the subsystem controller board and will be triggered if any threatening events occur These events usually jeopardize the functional and operational integrity of the controller board and must be heeded at all times Events such as a breach of the temperature Maverick I Installation and Hardware Reference Manual 3 2 3 2 3 2 1 3 2 2 threshold will trigger the alarm and if an onsite subsystem manager is present the manager should use either the LCD panel or the PC hyper terminal to determine the cause of the alarm and take the appropriate corrective measures e IC An IC bus connects to temperatur
77. unning terminal emulation program P2 amp P3 Pin Number 2 SH re DTR Shorted TXD Rae AMI JN CTS Shorted oa Table C 2 Serial Cable Pin Out Definitions C 2 Appendix C Pinouts C 3 Ethernet Port Pinouts Es LAN_TXP LAN _RXP FF LAN_TXN e LAN_RXN ICAO anses CIC e oct 12 LAN_LEDY data transfer Table C 3 Ethernet Port Pinouts C 4 Main Power IEC type receptacle C 3 Maverick I Installation and Hardware Reference Manual This page is intentionally left blank C 4
78. ve trays After the hard drives have been installed into the drive trays the drive trays must be installed into the enclosure itself Connect the cables Use the supplied power cable s to connect the subsystem to main power Depending on the connector type of host bus adapters use Mini SAS to Mini SAS or SFF 8088 to SFF 8470 cables to connect the host ports to the host computers Power on Once all of the components have been properly installed and all the cables properly connected the subsystem can be powered on See Section 4 2 and the RAID array configured 2 4 2 Installation Procedure Flowchart Figure 2 2 shows a flowchart of the general 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 Unpack Done Step 2 Install footplates Done Align the LCD panel C Done m Hard drive installation C Done y Drive tray installation C Done y IStep6 Cable connection Done Y Power on Done Figure 2 2 General Installation Procedure Flowchart 2 5 2 6 Chapter 2 Hardware Installation Unpacking the Subsystem The Maverick 1l Cube subsystem components are packed in five 5 boxes A WARNING For a detailed packing list refer to the included Unpacking List Do not rely on the non definitive summarized unpacking list shown below it is for reference only The follow

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