External JBOD 220 (EJ220)

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1 External JBOD 220 (EJ220) User s Reference Guide V1.1 July 2011

2 Contents Introducing the HighPoint External JBOD 220 (EJ220)... 3 Kit Contents... 3 Customer Support... 3 Board Outline... 4 RocketRAID 2700 Series... 5 Example Configurations 5 HighPoint Software CD... 7 Software Updates 7 Installing the Management Interface for Microsoft Windows Operating Systems 7 FCC Part 15 Class B Radio Frequency Interference statement 8 2

3 Introducing the HighPoint External JBOD 220 (EJ220) The EJ200 is a SATA JBOD expansion and system management controller board, designed for use with RocketRAID 2700 SAS/SATA 6Gb/s HBA's. The EJ220 is an invaluable tool for the professional Solution Provider, and can be integrated into a variety of chassis and enclosure designs alongside Highpoint HBA s, to deliver cost effective, robust high density storage solutions. The EJ220 offers a plethora of enclosure management features to ensure 24/7 storage reliability and availability by utilizing integrated temperature sensor to monitor and alter users of potential overheating issue. Fan port status and monitoring with automated speed control help to control internal temperatures. Kit Contents EJ220 Controller board HighPoint Software CD (includes Management Interface and User s Manual) Quick Installation Guide Customer Support If you encounter any problems while utilizing the External JBOD 220, or have any questions about this or any other HighPoint Technologies, Inc. products, feel free to contact our Customer Support Department. Web Support: tech.com/websupport/ HighPoint Technologies, Inc. websites: tech.com 3

4 Board Outline Below is an illustration of the External JBOD 220 controller board. Key components are described in the accompanying chart. Key Component Descriptions 1 POWER(Floppy drive power connector) 8 External TEMP SENSOR connector 2 4 FAN1 FAN3(3 pin FAN connector) 9 Status LED (Board PWR and HDD_FLT) 5 U7(HW Monitor Chip Onboard) 10 Beeper (audible alarm) 6 FAULT LED connectors 11 External Mini SAS connector (SFF 8088) 7 Enclosure status LEDs, connector Power LED; Fail LED (fan; temp, power, low voltage);power TTL input 12 Internal Mini SAS connector (SFF 8087) 4

5 RocketRAID Series The EJ220 was designed for use with RocketRAID 2700 series 6Gb/s HBA A s, in order to support a variety of target side storage configurations. The following HBA s are supported: RocketRAID 2711, Roc ketraid 2721, RocketRAID 2744, RocketRAID 2782 Example Configurations The RocketRAID 2700 HBA s are installed into the host server. EJ220 s are installed into target side storage devices. Each EJ220 can host up to 8 SATA HDD/ /SSD s. 8 Drive External JBOD using the RocketRAID Drive External JBO D using the RocketRAID

6 32 Drive External JBOD using the RocketRAID Drive External JBOD with 24 Drive internal JBOD using the RocketRAID

7 HighPoint Software CD Each retail box includes a copy of the HighPoint Products Software CD. This CD can be used to install the HighPointManagement Utility Suite, and includes a softcopy of the User s Manual Management Interface:CD folder:\\ej220\software User s Manual:CD folder:\\ej220\doc Software Updates EJ220 Software updates are available from the following web page: tech.com/usa_new/series_ej200 series.htm HighPoint Web RAID Management Service with (Real Time Storage and Systems Monitoring) Installing the Management Interface for Microsoft Windows Operating Systems 1) Insert the Software and User Manual CD into your CD/DVD drive. The auto run program will automatically start the navigation menu. 2) Click the Setup to begin the Installation. 3) You are presented with a Welcome screen and instructions to proceed. 4) Review the information and click the Next button. 5) The installation will continue with default choices for the Destination Folder and then the Program Folder. 6) The Set Connection will have an option to restrict to Local Host Access. If this option is enabled users will not be able to access the HighPoint Web RAID Management tool remotely. 7) The default listening port is This is the communications port when logging into the management tool. 8) When installation is complete there will be shortcut Icon on your desktop. Double click this to start the interface. 7

8 FCC Part 15 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. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, 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, the user is 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 experienced radio/tv technician for help. Modifications not expressly approved by the manufacturer could void the user s authority to operate the equipment under FCC rules. This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. European Union Compliance Statement This Information Technologies Equipment has been tested and found to comply with the following European directives: European Standard EN55022 (1998) Class B European Standard EN55024 (1998) 8