Acer Altos S700F User Manual

Altos S700 SeriesUser’s Guide

xImportant safety informationOnly a technically qualified person shall access, integrate, configure, and service this product.Intended application use

Appendix A Safety Statement Translations84 Hvis der i mere end ét udstyrsrackkabinet er indbyrdes forbundet udstyr, bør disse kabinetter have samme gr

85 Før det blir gjort forsøk på installere eller fjerne komponenter, må det tas forholdsregler for å avverge statisk elektrisitet. Minimumskravet er r

Appendix A Safety Statement Translations86 Når hylle for rackmontering blir installert eller fjernet, må alle strømforsyninger og diskstasjoner fjerne

87 Nach dem Entfernen des LS Module muss die entstehende Lücke durch eine Blende oder durch die Installation eines anderen LS Module geschlossen werde

Appendix A Safety Statement Translations88WarningA possible shock hazard may exist in the area of the fan connection. Im Bereich des Lüftungsanschluss

Appendix BTechnical Specifications

Appendix B Technical Specifications90Technical SpecificationsHost Interface• Two Fibre Channel interfaces, 200MB\s each, 400 MB\s total.• External hub

91Rack EnclosureHeight: 5.22 inches (13.3cm)Width: 17.5 inches (44.5cm)Depth: 20 inches (50.8cm)Weight: 60 lbs (29.5kg) maximumWarrantyThree (3) years

Appendix B Technical Specifications92Disk DrivesPower SupplyAC Power Supply InputTemperature• Operating Temperature: 5oC to 40oC• Temperature Storage:

93• Altitude Storage: -200 to 40,000 feetOperational ShockHalf sine shock: 3G half sine shock with a pulse duration of 11 milliseconds or less. No per

xiMultiple power cordsWarning! To avoid electrical shock, disconnect all AC power cords before accessing inside the system.Earth grounded socket-out

Appendix B Technical Specifications94Immunity Testing: Light Industry CENELEC EN 50 082-1, 1997• Electrostatic Discharge CENELEC EN 61000-4-2, 1995• R

Appendix CConfiguration Loop Diagram

Appendix C Configuration Loop Diagram96Loop Diagram for a Single Enclosure System - Single Loop 345678910111213141516ExternalCircles denote disk drive

97Loop Diagram for a Dual Enclosure System - Single Loop345678910111213141516ExternalCircles denote disk drives with drive ID shown.1819 2021222324252

Appendix C Configuration Loop Diagram98Loop Diagram for a Single Enclosure System - Dual Loop345678910111213141516External Circles denote disk drives

99Loop Diagram for a Dual Enclosure System - Dual Loop345678910111213141516ExternalCircles denote disk drives with drive ID shown.1819 202122232425262

Appendix C Configuration Loop Diagram100

Appendix DUpgrading an Altos S700 JBOD Array to a RAID Array

In this section the procedure for upgrading a Altos S700 Series Storage Array from a JBOD system to a RAID system is described. The equipment and part

103Equipment and parts necessary for upgradeThe following is a list of the equipment and parts required for the upgrade from JBOD to RAID:• Anti-stati

xiiEquipment rack precautionsFollow the rack manufacturer's safety and installation instructions for proper rack installation. The following add

Appendix D Upgrading an Altos S700 JBOD Array to a RAID Array1045 If you are upgrading to a dual RAID configuration then repeat steps 2 through 4 to i

105Follow this procedure to install the Battery Backup Unit (BBU):1 Remove the ACM from the enclosure by loosening the two ACM screws and using the ha

Appendix D Upgrading an Altos S700 JBOD Array to a RAID Array106

107IndexAadvanced cooling module, leds, 68advanced cooling modules, 5, 78,79air flow, 16ambient temperature, 16audience, viiBbattery

108spin up sequence 58Ttechnical specifications, 90temperature, 16, 92terminal emulation 44Uunpacking, 15Vvibration, operational,

xiiiImportant safety instructionsRead these instructions carefully. Save these instructions for future reference.1 Follow all warnings and instructio

xivd If the product does not operate normally when the operating instructions are followed. Adjust only those controls that are covered by the operat

xvEuropean Community StatementThis equipment complies with the following European directives:EMC Directive 89/336/EEC and amending Directives 92/31/EE

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Chapter 1 Introduction

This Chapter introduces the Altos S700 Series. The main features of the Series are described along with a list of the models that are available.

3IntroductionThe Altos S700 Series provides a highly flexible, high performance storage solution that evolves to meet your changing needs. Based on a

Changes may be made periodically to the information in this publication without obligation to notify any person of such revision or changes. Such cha

Chapter 1 Introduction4Features• Redundant data paths with dual-ported fibre drives and dual (200MB/s) fibre channel loops for a total of 400 MB/s.•

5Caution: Power supply cords shall have conductors with a cross-sectional area not less than 4mm2. This cross-sectional area corresponds to a minimum

Chapter 1 Introduction6I/O Option ModulesThe two rear I/O option slots (A and B) can contain a range of different option modules. The LS module will

7I/O Expansion Module- Optical/OpticalThis 2Gb FC expansion module has two SFF LC optical connectors. The top connector is the FC Loop Input port and

Chapter 1 Introduction8Figure 1-1: Altos S700 Series Tower Model

9Figure 1-2: Altos S700 Series Rack Model

Chapter 1 Introduction10

Chapter 2 Installation and Setup

This Chapter describes the installation and set up of the Altos S700 Series. Important safety instructions are discussed along with the electrical, me

13Safety StatementsThe following safety statements must be read before you install or operate the Altos S700 Series. For language translations of thes

Preface viiAudience viiConventions Used In This User Guide viiEuropean Community Statement xvIntroduction 3Features 4Disk Drive Carrier 4Power Supplie

Chapter 2 Installation and Setup14Warning: A possible shock hazard may exist in the area of the fan connection.Warning: Disconnect the power cords be

15Unpacking and Initial SetupWhen you receive your system, visually inspect the exterior of the packaging for any signs of damage. If any damage is fo

Chapter 2 Installation and Setup16Installing the System in an Equipment RackBefore installing the Altos S700 Series in an equipment rack, it is essen

17least one other person when installing an enclosure. This is necessary to prevent personal injury and damage to the enclosure.

Chapter 2 Installation and Setup18Electrical ConsiderationsWhen installing the Altos S700 Series the following electrical considerations must be appl

19Setting Fibre Channel Loop Speed (2Gb or 1Gb)The Altos S700 Series can be operated with fibre channel loop speeds of either 2Gb (default) or 1Gb. Th

Chapter 2 Installation and Setup20Figure 2-1 Location of Jumpers on LS Module

21Split Fibre Channel Loop Operation (Quad Loop)Note: Quad Loop is only available on JBOD systemsThe Altos S700 Series LS module allows for split FC L

Chapter 2 Installation and Setup223 Replace the LS module.

23Configuration RulesThese rules must be applied when implementing the Altos S700 Series configurations:• When daisy chaining, both 2Gb enclosures mus

ContentsivRAID Controller Status LEDs 46RAID Controller Configurations 47Setting the Enclosure ID 48Configurations 51Single RAID Controller Configurat

Chapter 2 Installation and Setup24Supported Host Bus AdaptersContact your sales person for a list of approved Host Bus Adapters.

25Supported CablesWarning: Only the following APPROVED cables must be used with the Altos S700 Series enclosures.This section lists the cables that mu

Chapter 2 Installation and Setup26Optical CablesThe following Fibre Channel Optical cables are available from Acer. Please contact your sales person

Chapter 3JBOD Configurations

This Chapter describes the procedure for connecting your Altos S700 Series JBOD system to a host computer(s). Detailed information on how to configure

29Setting the Enclosure IDEach of the fourteen disk drive slots of the Altos S700 Series has a unique identifier assigned to it. This identifier is as

Chapter 3 JBOD Configurations30Figure 3-1 Location of Enclosure ID SwitchThis enclosure ID switch can be set to 0 through 7.The graphic below shows

31The fourteen disk drive slots (0 to 13), will be assigned an identifier based on the enclosure ID and the slot number as shown below.Enclosure ID Dr

Chapter 3 JBOD Configurations32ConfigurationsThis section describes the procedures for cabling the main configurations of the Altos S700 Series JBOD.

33JBOD ConfigurationsThere are two JBOD configurations covered in this Installation Guide:• Dual FC Loop mode (including how to daisy chain enclosures

vDisk Drives 92Power Supply 92Temperature 92Humidity 92Altitude 92Operational Shock 93Operational Vibration 93Regulatory Agency Compliance 93Equipment

Chapter 3 JBOD Configurations34Figure 3-2 Connecting dual FC Loop configuration to a hostSee Appendix C for Loop Diagram.To daisy chain enclosures

35Figure 3-3 Daisy chaining dual FC Loop enclosuresSee Appendix C for Loop Diagram.Caution: When daisy chaining enclosures, you must ensure that eac

Chapter 3 JBOD Configurations36This section describes the procedure for connecting the enclosure in quad loop mode. For this configuration there must

37Connecting a Power SourceThe Altos S700 enclosure supports dual AC power supplies. Only one power supply is required for normal operation. However,

Chapter 3 JBOD Configurations38Disk Drive Spin Up SequenceAt power on, the LS module will perform its internal start up initialization routine. Then

Chapter 4RAID Configurations

This chapter describes how to set up, configure and use the Altos S700 Series RAID Controller. Some general information about the RAID controller is a

41Altos S700 Series RAID Controller IntroductionThe Altos S700 RAID Controller is a high performance controller, providing two host fibre channel and

Chapter 4 RAID Configurations42The controller, I/O, and ethernet circuit boards are assembled into a stack with the controller and ethernet boards mo

43RAID Controller Circuit BoardsThis section gives a brief description of the RAID controller circuit boards that are inside the RAID controller modul

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Chapter 4 RAID Configurations44The I/O circuit board has two SFF optical transceivers supporting shortwave multimode fibre on the host side and a 90-

45RAID Controller LocationThe RAID controller is installed in the rear of the enclosure in the location shown in Figure 4-2.Figure 4-2 RAID Controll

Chapter 4 RAID Configurations46RAID Controller Status LEDsThe RAID controller has 7 Status LEDs as shown above. describes what these LEDs signify.Co

47RAID Controller ConfigurationsThis section describes how to cable the two standard RAID controller configurations: Single RAID Controller and Dual R

Chapter 4 RAID Configurations48Setting the Enclosure IDEach of the fourteen disk drive slots of the Altos S700Altos S700 Series has a unique identifi

49The graphic below shows the slot number and location.The fourteen disk drive slots (0 to 13), will be assigned an identifier based on the enclosure

Chapter 4 RAID Configurations50Slot 13 16 31 46 61 76 91 106 121Enclosure ID Drive Slot 0 1 2 3 4 5 67

51ConfigurationsThis section shows how to connect the RAID enclosures to a host system(s). The procedure for daisy chaining the enclosures together is

Chapter 4 RAID Configurations52Figure 4-5 Single RAID Controller to Host ConnectorDaisy Chaining a Single Controller EnclosureTo daisy chain the RA

53Figure 4-6 Daisy Chaining Single Controller EnclosureCaution: When daisy chaining enclosures, you must ensure that each enclosure has a unique Enc

viiPrefaceThis Installation Guide describes the installation and operation of the Altos S700 Series. The following products are covered: AS.S7001.001,

Chapter 4 RAID Configurations54Dual RAID Controller ConfigurationIn this configuration two RAID Controllers are installed in the enclosures I/O slots

55Figure 4-7 Dual RAID Controller ConfigurationDaisy Chaining a Dual Controller EnclosureTo daisy chain the RAID enclosure to an expansion enclosure

Chapter 4 RAID Configurations56Figure 4-8 Daisy Chaining a Dual Controller EnclosureCaution: When daisy chaining enclosures, you must ensure that e

57Connecting a Power SourceThe Altos S700 enclosure supports dual AC power supplies. Only one power supply is required for normal operation. However,

Chapter 4 RAID Configurations58Disk Drive Spin Up SequenceAt power on, the LS module will perform its internal start up initialization routine. Then

Chapter 5System Monitoring

This Chapter describes the devices used to monitor the Altos S700 Series. The location of the monitoring LEDs and how to interpret them is described.

61OverviewThe front mounted LS module is the main monitoring device of the Altos S700 Series. This module is complemented by status and fault LEDs, mo

Chapter 5 System Monitoring62LS ModuleThe LS Module (Loop Resiliency and SES Module) provides monitoring and control for the Altos S700 Series. The m

63Altos S700 Enclosure LEDsThe Altos S700 Series has six LEDs located on each of the front mounted LS Modules. These LEDs show the status of the enclo

viiiNoticesFCC noticeThis device has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules

Chapter 5 System Monitoring64The table below shows the meaning of each of the LEDs, and how to interpret them.Note: If enabled, the audible alarm wil

65Disk Drive LEDsEach disk drive carrier has two LED indicators visible from the front of the Altos S700 enclosure. The green disk drive ready LED is

Chapter 5 System Monitoring66Figure 5-2 Disk Drive Carrier LEDs18FDisk Drive Ready(Green)BiColor LED(Green/Amber)

67Power Supply LEDsThe Altos S700 Series uses two AC power supplies. The AC power supplies provide 853W peak output power and 673W continuous output p

Chapter 5 System Monitoring68Advanced Cooling Module (ACM) LEDsThe Altos S700 Series has two variable speed fans per advanced cooling module. Each of

69RAID Controller LEDsThe RAID controller has 7 LEDs located and numbered as shown.Figure 5-5 RAID controller LEDsThe table below describes the LEDs

Chapter 5 System Monitoring70

Chapter 6Installing and Removing Components

This Chapter describes the procedures for installing and removing the replaceable components in the Altos S700 Series.Warning: The module handles are

73Location of the Components12120I0IDisk DrivesACMsPower SuppliesI/O Module/I/O Module/ModuleLSModuleRAID ControllerRAID Controller

ixUse conditionsThis part complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause

Chapter 6 Installing and Removing Components74Installing and Removing a Disk Drive CarrierThe disk drive carriers are located in the front of the enc

75Figure 6-1 Disk Drive Carrier18FCam LeverPush locking tab in this direction to open

Chapter 6 Installing and Removing Components76Installing and Removing an LS ModuleThe LS Modules are located in the front of the enclosure. Follow th

77Figure 6-2 LS Module012345Cam LeverPush locking tab in this direction to open

Chapter 6 Installing and Removing Components78Installing and Removing a Power SupplyThe power supplies are located in the rear of the enclosure. Foll

79Installing and Removing an Advanced Cooling ModuleThe advanced cooling modules are located in the rear of the enclosure. Follow these procedures to

Chapter 6 Installing and Removing Components80Installing and Removing an I/O Module/RAID ControllerNote: In the following section, “I/O Module” is ta

Appendix ASafety Statement Translations

Appendix A Safety Statement Translations82Caution:This equipment is intended only for installation in a restricted access location.Caution: Dieses Ger

83 Låt skivdrivenheter och strömtillförsel nå rumstemperatur innan strömförsörjningen slås på. Ennen kuin kytket virran hyllyyn sijoitettuihin levyase