Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product EP-2123J-S3S3 Proware
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SAS to SAS/SATA II JBOD Subsystem User Manual Revision 1.1.
SAS to SAS /SA T A II JB OD Sub syst em 2 User Manual Table of Contents Chapter 1 Introduction .................................................................................................... 3 1.1 Fea tures .......................................
SAS to SAS /SA T A II JBO D Subsy stem User Manual 3 Chapter 1 Introduction The 12 bays EPICa JBOD Subsystem The EPICa EP-2123J/JD-S3S3 is a 19-inch 2U rackmount JBOD unit.
SAS to SAS /SA T A II JB OD Sub syst em 4 User Manual 1.1 Features Modular Design with Common Parts Inventory control efficiency Cost-saving benefits to the end-user Power Supply Power Sup.
SAS to SAS /SA T A II JBO D Subsy stem User Manual 5 1.2 Technical Specifications Model EP-2123J-S3S3 / EP-2123JD-S3S3 RAID Controller JBOD JBOD Controller Single / Redundant Host Interface 4x mini SA.
SAS to SAS /SA T A II JB OD Sub syst em 6 User Manual 1.3 Unpacking the JBOD Subsystem The shipping package c ontains the followi ng: NOTE: If any damage is fou nd, contact the de aler or ve ndor for assista nce.
SAS to SAS /SA T A II JBO D Subsy stem User Manual 7 1.4 Identifying Parts of the JBOD Su bsystem The illustrations below iden tify the various parts of the expan sion chassis.
SAS to SAS /SA T A II JB OD Sub syst em 8 User Manual 1.4.2 Rear View Single JBOD Contr oller Dual JBOD Controll er.
SAS to SAS /SA T A II JBO D Subsy stem User Manual 9 1.4.3 JBOD Controller Module The EPICa JBOD subsystem includes a single or dual 3Gb SAS-to-SAS /SATA II JBOD Controller Modul e.
SAS to SAS /SA T A II JB OD Sub syst em 10 User Manual 1.4.3.1 JBOD Controller Panel Part Description SAS In Port Use to connect to SAS HBA or t o RAID subsystem’s SAS Expansion Port. SAS Expansion Port Use to connect to the SAS In Po rt of another JBOD subsystem.
SAS to SAS /SA T A II JBO D Subsy stem User Manual 11 1.5 Power Supply Fan Mo dule (PSFM) The EPICa JBOD subsystem contains two 400W Power Supply / Fan Modules .
SAS to SAS /SA T A II JB OD Sub syst em 12 User Manual NOTE: Each PSFM has one Power Su pply and one Fan. PSFM 1 has Power#1 and Fan#1 , and PSFM 2 has P ower#2 and Fan#2. When the Power Supply of a PSFM fails, the PSFM need n ot be removed from the slot if replacement is not yet available.
SAS to SAS /SA T A II JBO D Subsy stem User Manual 13 1.6 LCD Display Panel 1.6.1 LCD Panel LED Parts Function Power LED Green indicates power is ON. Power Fail LED If one of the redundant power supply unit fail s, this LED will turn to RED and al arm will soun d.
SAS to SAS /SA T A II JB OD Sub syst em 14 User Manual 1.6.2 LCD Panel Function Buttons Parts Function Up and Down Arrow buttons Use the Up or Down arrow ke ys to go through the infor mation on the LCD screen. This is also used to move between e ach menu.
SAS to SAS /SA T A II JBO D Subsy stem User Manual 15 1.7 Drive Carrier Module The Drive Carrier Module houses a 3.5 inch hard disk drive. It is designed for maximum airflow and incorporates a ca rrier locking mechanism to prevent unauthorized access to the HDD.
SAS to SAS /SA T A II JB OD Sub syst em 16 User Manual 1.7.2 Drive Carrier Lock Indicator Every Drive Ca rrier is lockable and is fitted with a lock indicator to indicate whether or not the carrier is locked into the chassis or not. Each carrier is also fitted with an ergonomic ha ndle for easy carrier removal.
SAS to SAS /SA T A II JBO D Subsy stem User Manual 17 Chapter 2 Installation of JBOD Subsystem 2.1 Powering On 1. Plug in the power cords into the AC Power Input Socket located at the rear of the subsystem. NOTE: The subsystem is equipped with r edundant, full range power supplies with PFC (power factor correction).
SAS to SAS /SA T A II JB OD Sub syst em 18 User Manual 2.2 Disk Drive Installation This section describes the physical locat i ons of the hard drives supported by the subsystem and give instructions on in stalling a hard drive. The subsystem supports hot-swapping allowing y ou to install or replac e a hard drive while th e subsystem is running.
SAS to SAS /SA T A II JBO D Subsy stem User Manual 19 4. Place the hard drive in the disk tra y. Turn the disk tray up side down. Align the four screw holes of the SAS disk drive in t h e f o u r H o l e A o f t h e d i s k t r a y . T o secure the disk drive into the disk tray, ti ghten four screws on these hol es of the disk tray.
SAS to SAS /SA T A II JB OD Sub syst em 20 User Manual 5. Slide the tray into a slot. 6. Press the lever in until you hear t he latch click into place. The HDD Fa ult LED will turn green when the subsyste m is powered on and HDD is good. 7. If necessary, lock the Disk Tray by turning the Lock Groove.
SAS to SAS /SA T A II JBO D Subsy stem User Manual 21 2.2.2 Installing a SATA Disk Driv e (Dual JBOD Controller Mode) in a Disk Tray 1. Remove an empty disk tray from the subsyste m. 2. Prepare the dongle board and two screws. 3. Place the dongle board i n the disk tray.
SAS to SAS /SA T A II JB OD Sub syst em 22 User Manual NOTE: All the disk tray holes are labelled accordingl y. 4. Place the SATA disk drive into the disk tray.
SAS to SAS /SA T A II JBO D Subsy stem User Manual 23 5. Turn the disk tray upside down. Align the four screw holes of the SA TA disk drive in the four Hole C of th e disk tray . To secure the disk drive into the disk tray, tighten four screws on these holes of the disk tray.
SAS to SAS /SA T A II JB OD Sub syst em 24 User Manual 2.3 Connecting the JBOD Subs ystem 2.3.1 Connecting to SAS HBA The Enclosure supports SAS inte rfa ce which provides fa st 300MB data tra nsfer rate using SAS phy .
SAS to SAS /SA T A II JBO D Subsy stem User Manual 25 Chapter 3 Maintenance 3.1 Upgrading Firmware Upgrading Firmware Trough Terminal NOTE: It is important to st op I/O access to JBOD su bsystem during firmware upgrade. NOTE: Upgrading the firmware must be done from Master JBOD Controller if the JBOD Subs ystem has redundant JBOD Cont rollers.
SAS to SAS /SA T A II JB OD Sub syst em 26 User Manual location. Select “1K Xmodem” Prot ocol to send firmware file ( Only need about 15 seconds to finish sending firmware file.
SAS to SAS /SA T A II JBO D Subsy stem User Manual 27 3.2 Replacing JBOD Subsystem Components 3.2.1 Replacing JBOD Controller Module When replacing a failed JBOD Controller Module, please follow these steps: 1. Loosen the thumbscrews on the sides of the JBOD Controller Module drawer.
SAS to SAS /SA T A II JB OD Sub syst em 28 User Manual 3.2.1.1 Replacing Controller Module with Plate Cover When replacing a failed JBOD Controller Modu le with Plate Cover, please follow these steps: 1. Loosen thumbscrews of the failed JBOD Contr oller Module drawer.
SAS to SAS /SA T A II JBO D Subsy stem User Manual 29 3.2.2 Replacing Power Supply Fan Module When replacing a failed power su pply fan module (P SFM), please follow these steps: 1. Turn off the Power On/O ff Switch of the faile d PSFM. 2. Disconnect the power c ord from the AC Inle t Plug of PSFM.
SAS to SAS /SA T A II JB OD Sub syst em 30 User Manual 3.2.2.1 Replacing Power Supply Fan Module with Plate Cover When replacing a failed power supply fan mo d ule (PSFM) with Plate Cover, please follow these steps: 1. Turn off the Power On/O ff Switch of the faile d PSFM.
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