SMAVIA Enterprise Storage JBOD Commissioning English 1.0.0 / 2015-11-12
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Contents 1 Validity 4 2 Documents 4 This Document 5 Other Applicable Documents 5 3 Typographical Conventions 6 4 Safety Instructions 8 5 General Notes 12 Scope of Delivery 12 Transportation and Packaging 12 Warranty 12 Approvals/Certifications 12 Appropriate Use 13 Main Features 13 6 Requirements 14 General Considerations 14 Rack Mounting Considerations 16 Power Supply 17 Maintenance 17 Cleaning 18 7 Connections and System Interface 19 8 Chassis Setup and Maintenance 22 Chassis Cover 23 Hard Disk Drives 24 Air Shroud 26 System Fan 27 Power Supply 28 9 Rack Installation 30 www.dallmeier.com 3
1 Validity This document applies to the following devices: SMAVIA Enterprise Storage JBOD - 12 SAS SMAVIA Enterprise Storage JBOD - 24 SAS SMAVIA Enterprise Storage JBOD - 45 SAS Figures in this document are based on the 12 SAS model, but may differ from the actual product. Corresponding descriptions are valid for the 24 SAS and 45 SAS model as well. 2 Documents The product documentation contains several documents which are included in the scope of delivery in a printed form and/or on a digital medium. Read all documents included in the scope of delivery carefully and thoroughly before using the device. Always follow the instructions, notes and warnings and observe the technical specifications in the product data sheet. Keep all documents in legible condition and in a suitable location for future reference. Regularly check the website www.dallmeier.com for the latest updates on product documentation. 4 www.dallmeier.com
This Document Commissioning The document Commissioning (this document) contains detailed descriptions on installation, connection and commissioning of the device as well as safety instructions and general notes. The target audience of this document is trained system integrators. Other Applicable Documents Data Sheet The document Data Sheet contains detailed technical specifications, features and characteristics of the device. The target audience of the document is trained system integrators. www.dallmeier.com 5
3 Typographical Conventions This document may contain various warning words and symbols that indicate potential sources of danger: DANGER DANGER indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury. WARNING WARNING indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury. CAUTION CAUTION indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in minor or moderate injury. NOTICE NOTICE is used to address practices not related to physical injury. 6 www.dallmeier.com
For reasons of clarity and readability, various text formatting elements and types of emphasis are used in this documentation: Instructions are indicated by arrows ( ). Always carry out instructions one after the other in the sequence described. Expressions in quotation marks generally indicate a control element on the device (switches or labels) or on its user interface (buttons, menu items). Paragraphs in italics provide information on basic principles, special features and efficient procedures as well as general recommendations. www.dallmeier.com 7
4 Safety Instructions Only use the device if it is technically in proper working condition and for the intended purpose while keeping safety and potential dangers in mind. Qualified Personnel The installation, mounting, connection, commissioning and configuration of the device may only be carried out by qualified personnel. This also applies to the maintenance, testing and repair, whereat the regulations of the DIN VDE 0701 series of standards (repair, modification and inspection of electrical appliances) must be followed. Regulations The use of video and audio surveillance systems is, in general, strictly regulated. Inform yourself about the currently valid laws and regulations regarding data, worker and environmental protection before using the device and ensure compliance with them. System Components Only use internal components that have been tested and approved by Dallmeier. Inappropriate internal components may cause malfunctions, damages and data loss and may result in the loss of warranty. Modifications Do not make any modifications to the hardware or software that have not been tested and approved by Dallmeier. Inappropriate modifications may cause malfunctions, damages and data loss and may result in the loss of warranty. 8 www.dallmeier.com
Documentation Read the documents included in the delivery carefully and thoroughly. Always observe the contained instructions, notes and warnings. The product documentation contains several documents which are included in the scope of delivery in a printed form and/or on a digital medium. Keep all documents in legible condition and in a suitable location for future reference. Condensation Water If the device is brought from a cold to a warm environment, resulting condensation water may cause malfunctions and damages. In this case, wait (up to 8 hours) until the device has reached room temperature before commissioning. Earthing & Equipotential Bonding For the safety of persons (protection against dangerous contact voltages) and devices (protection against over-voltages) and the immunity of information and communication technology equipment to electromagnetic interferences (EMI), all protective measures, which are specified by the currently valid DIN, VDE and ISO standards and which provide for a standard-compliant earthing and a correct equipotential bonding of electrical and electronic devices, are mandatory and must be fulfilled by all means. Lightning Storms To avoid damage to the device by electrical surge during lightning storms, all protective measures, which are specified by the currently valid DIN, VDE and ISO standards and which provide for a standardcompliant lightning protection equipotential bonding, are mandatory and must be fulfilled by all means. www.dallmeier.com 9
Operating Conditions Unfavorable operating conditions may shorten the life of the device and may cause malfunctions, damages and data loss and may result in the loss of warranty. Observe the specifications given in the technical data, the operating condition requirements and the maintenance instructions. Shocks Shocks may cause malfunctions and damages. The unit may not be moved while in operation. Foreign Bodies If objects or liquids get into the device, immediately disconnect it from the power supply (pull out the power plug). Contact the sales partner responsible for your area. Burnt Smell If you notice burnt smell or a formation of smoke coming from the device, immediately disconnect it from the power supply (pull out the power plug). Contact the sales partner responsible for your area. Opening The device may only be opened by qualified personnel for commissioning, inspection, maintenance and repair. Elevated ambient temperature The ambient temperature in a multi-unit rack may be higher than the room ambient. Ensure that the maximum ambient temperature in the rack complies with the requirements specified in the technical data. 10 www.dallmeier.com
Reduced air flow The air flow in a (closed) rack may be reduced. Ensure that the amount of air flow required for a safe operation is not compromised. Ensure sufficient ventilation with 4" (10 cm) of free space on the front, rear and right side of the device. Disposal Do not dispose waste electrical and electronic equipment into the household trash. Disconnect the device from the power supply. Remove all connected devices. Return the device to your respective sales partner. www.dallmeier.com 11
5 General Notes Scope of Delivery The standard scope of delivery includes all brackets and screws that are necessary for a proper installation. The scope of delivery may differ depending on the ordered equipment, device variant or country of destination. The functional range of the device depends on the ordered equipment or device variant and may differ from this document s content. Certain functions and features may require the purchase of an additional license. Transportation and Packaging Store the original packaging for later transportation. Dallmeier is not responsible for any damage resulting from unprofessional/improper transportation. The device should only be shipped in the original packaging. If the original packaging is no longer available, ensure that the used packaging sufficiently protects the device against damage, moisture, heat and cold. Warranty The terms and conditions valid at time the contract was signed shall apply. Approvals/Certifications The following approvals/certifications were valid at the time of this document s compilation: CE Visit www.dallmeier.com for possible updates. 12 www.dallmeier.com
Appropriate Use The product described in this document is a scalable JBOD system for the extension of a SMAVIA Enterprise Storage Server. It is available in three different sizes with up to 45 SAS hard disk drives. Each server can be extended with up to two JBOD systems. This allows the connection of up to 90 SAS hard disk drives with a total capacity of up to 540 TB. The SMAVIA Enterprise Storage JBODs are designed for installation in a 19" rack. The required mounting rails are included. Main Features Frames for SAS hard disk drives included SAS hard disk drives with 2000, 4000 or 6000 GB optional SAS cable SFF-8088 included Two highly efficient (80PLUS Platinum) and redundant power supply units Solid rack-mount housing Mounting rails for the installation in a 19" rack included www.dallmeier.com 13
6 Requirements General Considerations The unit is designed for installation in a 19" rack. The required mounting rails are included. Unfavourable local conditions may shorten the life of the unit and may cause malfunctions or damages. Setup Location Leave at least 60 cm clearance in front of the rack to open the front door completely. Leave approximately 75 cm of clearance in the back of the rack to allow for sufficient airflow and access for servicing. Ensure a restricted access location, such as a dedicated equipment room or a service closet. Rack Precautions Ensure that the leveling jacks on the bottom of the rack are fully extended to the floor with the full weight of the rack resting on them. Ensure that stabilizers are attached to the rack in single rack installations. Ensure that racks are coupled together in multiple rack installations. Always make sure that the rack is stable before extending a component from the rack. Server Precautions Review the electrical and general safety precautions that came with the components you are adding to your chassis. Determine the placement of each component in the rack before you install the rails. Install the heaviest server components on the bottom of the rack first, and then work upward. 14 www.dallmeier.com
Use a regulating uninterruptible power supply (UPS) to protect the server from power surges, voltage spikes and to keep your system operating in case of a power failure. Allow the hot-swappable hard drives and power supply modules to cool before touching them. Always keep the rack s front door and all panels and components on the servers closed when not servicing to maintain proper cooling. www.dallmeier.com 15
Rack Mounting Considerations Ambient Operating Temperature If installed in a closed or multi-unit rack assembly, the ambient operating temperature of the rack environment may be greater than the ambient temperature of the room. Therefore, consideration should be given to installing the equipment in an environment compatible with the manufacturer s maximum rated ambient temperature (TMRA). Sufficient Airflow Equipment should be mounted into a rack so that the amount of airflow required for safe operation is not compromised. Circuit Overloading Consideration should be given to the connection of the equipment to the power supply circuitry and the effect that any possible overloading of circuits might have on overcurrent protection and power supply wiring. Appropriate consideration of equipment nameplate ratings should be used when addressing this concern. Reliable Ground A reliable ground must be maintained at all times. To ensure this, the rack itself should be grounded. WARNING Danger of bodily injury To prevent bodily injury when mounting or servicing this unit in a rack, you must take special precautions to ensure that the system remains stable. 16 www.dallmeier.com
Power Supply The device is operated with 110/240 V AC, 50/60 Hz. NOTICE Prevention of separation from the circuit The plug of the supply line is used as disconnection device from the supply circuit. Use a socket-outlet that is installed near the unit. Ensure that the socket-outlet is easily accessible. Maintenance The housing of the unit may only be opened by qualified personnel for commissioning, inspection, maintenance and repair. WARNING Danger of electric stroke The device is equipped with two redundant power supply units. Ensure that both supply lines are disconnected from the supply circuit. CAUTION Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced Replace and discard the battery of the main board in accordance with the instructions of the manufacturer. www.dallmeier.com 17
Cleaning If it is necessary to clean the device, observe the following notes: NOTICE Damage to the surface coating of the device Clean the housing with a soft, dry and antistatic cloth. Do not use detergents. 18 www.dallmeier.com
7 Connections and System Interface Mains Switch Reset LED Power Status LED Network Activity LAN 2 LED Power Fail LED Hard Disk Activity LED Network Activity LAN 1 LED Info Fig. 1 The chassis includes two push-buttons that control power to the system. Mains Switch The main power switch is used to apply or remove power from the power supply to the server system. Turning off system power with this button removes the main power but keeps standby power supplied to the system. Therefore, you must unplug system before servicing. Reset The reset button is used to reboot the system. www.dallmeier.com 19
The server includes a control panel on the front that houses status monitoring lights. The externally accessible hard drives display status lights. The power supply displays status lights visible from the back of the chassis. LED Power Status Indicates power is being supplied to the system power supply units. This LED should normally be illuminated when the system is operating. LED Hard Disk Activity Indicates activity on the hard drive when flashing. LED Network Activity LAN 1/2 Indicates network activity on LAN 1/2 when flashing. LED Info Alerts operator of several states, as noted in the table below. Status Continuously on and red Blinking red (1 Hz) Blinking red (0.25 Hz) Solid blue Blinking blue Description An overheat condition has occurred. (This may be caused by cable congestion.) Fan failure, check for an inoperative fan. Power failure, check for a non-operational power supply. Local UID has been activated. Use this function to locate the server in a rack mount environment. Remote UID is on. Use this function to identify the server from a remote location. LED Power Fail Indicates a power supply has failed. 20 www.dallmeier.com
Overheating There are several possible responses if the system overheats. Use the LEDs to determine the nature of the overheating condition. Confirm that the chassis covers are installed properly. Check the routing of the cables and make sure all fans are present and operating normally. Verify that the heatsinks are installed properly. Drive Carrier LEDs The chassis includes externally accessible SAS/SATA drives. Each drive carrier displays two status LEDs on the front of the carrier. LED Color Green Red Description When illuminated, this LED indicates drive activity. It blinks on and off when that particular drive is being accessed. When illuminated, this LED indicates a drive failure. Power Supply LEDs On the rear of the power supply module, an LED displays the status. Status Solid Green Solid Amber Blinking Amber Description When illuminated, indicates that the power supply is on. When illuminated, indicates the power supply is plugged in and turned off, or the system is off but in an abnormal state. When blinking, this system power supply temperature has reached 63 C. The system will automatically power-down when the power supply temperature reaches 70 C and restart when the power supply temperature goes below 60 C. www.dallmeier.com 21
8 Chassis Setup and Maintenance This chapter covers the steps required to install components and perform maintenance on the chassis. The only tool required is a Phillips screwdriver. NOTICE General risk of property damage and injury Review the warnings listed in the chapter Security Instructions. WARNING Danger of electric stroke The device is equipped with two redundant power supply units. Ensure that both supply lines are disconnected from the supply circuit Before performing some setup or maintenance tasks, use the following procedure to ensure that power has been removed from the system. Use the operating system to power down the unit. Pull the power cord out of the back of the power supply 1. Pull the power cord out of the back of the power supply 2. Disconnect the cord from the power strip or wall outlet. 22 www.dallmeier.com
Chassis Cover Proceed as described in order to remove the chassis cover. If necessary, unplug the chassis from any power source. Fig. 2 Remove the two screws securing the cover to the side of the chassis (2). Depress the two release buttons (3). Push the cover toward the rear (4). Lift the cover off the chassis (5). NOTICE Risk of damage Do not operate the server without the cover in place. The chassis cover must be in place to allow proper airflow and prevent overheating. www.dallmeier.com 23
Hard Disk Drives The drives are mounted in drive carriers to simplify their installation and removal from the chassis. These carriers also help to promote proper airflow for the drive bays. Proceed as described in order to remove a drive carrier, remove the dummy drive and mount the drive in the carrier. Fig. 3 Press the release button to extend the drive carrier handle (1). Use the handle to pull the drive carrier out of the chassis (2). Except for short periods of time, such as while swapping hard drives, do not operate the server with the carriers removed from the chassis drive bays. 24 www.dallmeier.com
Fig. 4 Remove the two screws securing the dummy (3). Remove the dummy drive. Fig. 5 Slide the drive into the carrier with the circuit board side facing down. Align the mounting holes in both the drive carrier and the drive. Secure the hard drive to the carrier using six screws (4). Replace the drive carrier into the chassis and close/lock the handle. www.dallmeier.com 25
Air Shroud Air shrouds concentrate airflow to maximize fan effectiveness. It does not require screws for its installation. Proceed as described in order to install the air shroud. It is designed with removable break-away tabs that allow the air shroud to be adjusted to fit a variety of boards. Fig. 6 The air shroud fits behind the fans and beside to the power supply. Move any cables that interfere with the air shroud placement. Place the air shroud in the chassis. Remove any break-away tabs necessary to ensure a proper fit with the board. 26 www.dallmeier.com
System Fan The chassis is equipped with three hot-swappable fans for cooling from the middle, augmented by two rear exhaust fans. Proceed as described in order to replace a system fan. Fig. 7 Remove the failed fan s power cord from the board. Press the fan release tab and pull it out of the chassis. Fig. 8 Place the new fan into the vacant space. Ensure that the arrows on the top of the fan (indicating airflow direction) point in the same direction as the arrows on the other fans. www.dallmeier.com 27
Power Supply The chassis has a redundant power supply. Redundant power supplies are hot-swappable, and can be changed without powering down the system. This power supply is auto-switching capable. This enables it to automatically sense and operate at a 100 V to 240 V input voltage. An amber light will be illuminated on the power supply when the power is off. An illuminated green light indicates that the power supply is operating. Proceed as described in order to replace a power supply module. Fig. 9 Unplug the AC cord from the power supply module to be replaced. Push the release tab on the back of the power supply module. Pull the power supply module out of the chassis using the handle provided. 28 www.dallmeier.com
Replace the failed power supply module with the same model. Push the new power supply module into the power bay until it locks. Plug the AC power cord back into the module. www.dallmeier.com 29
9 Rack Installation This chapter provides information on installing the server into a rack with the rails provided. There are a variety of racks on the market, so the assembly procedure may differ slightly. Refer to the installation instructions that came with your rack. The provided rails fit a rack between 67 cm and 92 cm deep. Identifying the Rack Rail The chassis package includes two rail assemblies, one designed and labeled for each side of the chassis. Each assembly consists of an inner rail that secures directly to the chassis, and an outer rail that secures to the rack. The outer rail has two sections that can slide and adjust to fit your rack depth. Fig. 10 30 www.dallmeier.com
Releasing the Inner Rail Each inner rail has a locking latch. This latch prevents the server from coming completely out of the rack when the chassis is pulled out for servicing. Proceed as described in order to release the inner rail from the outer rails. Fig. 11 Pull the inner rail out of the outer rail until it is fully extended (1). Press the locking tab down to release the inner rail (2). Pull the inner rail all the way out (3). www.dallmeier.com 31
Installing the Inner Rails Proceed as described in order to install the inner rails on the chassis. Fig. 12 Identify the left and right inner rails. They are labeled. Place the inner rail firmly against the side of the chassis (2). Align the hooks on the side of the chassis with the holes in the inner rail (2). Slide the inner rail forward toward the front of the chassis until the quick release bracket snaps into place, securing the rail to the chassis (3). Secure the inner rail to the chassis with screws (4). 32 www.dallmeier.com
Installing the Outer Rails Proceed as described in order to install the outer rails on the rack. Fig. 13 Press upward on the locking tab at the rear end of the middle rail (1). Push the middle rail back into the outer rail (2). Hang the hooks on the front of the outer rail onto the square holes on the front of the rack (3). Use screws to secure the outer rails to the rack (3). Pull out the rear of the outer rail, adjusting the length until it just fits within the posts of the rack (4). Hang the hooks of the rear section of the outer rail onto the square holes on the rear of the rack. Take care that the proper holes are used so the rails are level. Use screws to secure the rear of the outer rail to the rear of the rack. www.dallmeier.com 33
Sliding the Chassis onto the Rack Rails Proceed as described in order to slide the chassis onto the installed rack rails. WARNING Danger of bodily injury and damage Mounting the system into the rack requires at least two people to support the chassis during installation. Follow safety recommendations printed on the rails. NOTICE Risk of damage The handles of the chassis are designed to pull the system from a rack. Do not pick up the chassis with the front handles. 34 www.dallmeier.com
Fig. 14 Align the inner rails of the chassis with the outer rails on the rack. Slide the inner rails into the outer rails. While sliding, keep the pressure even on both sides. Ensure to slide the chassis completely until it clicks into the locked position. Use screws to secure the front of the chassis to the rack. The figure above is for illustrative purposes only. Always install servers to the bottom of the rack first. WARNING Danger of bodily injury and damage The rack stabilizing mechanism must be in place, or the rack must be bolted to the floor before you slide the unit out for servicing. Ensure a stabilized rack to prevent it from tipping over. www.dallmeier.com 35
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