Accusys ExaRAID A16U-IS User Manual
ExaRAID SYSTEM
USER'S GUIDE
Quick Start Guide
A16R/A16U-IS
Version:1.0
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ExaRAID SYSTEM
Quick Start Guide
A16R/A16U-IS
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Step 1. Unpacking the RAID system
Step 2. Mounting the RAID System and Installing Hard Disk
Step 3. RAID System Connections
Step 4. Setting the LAN Connection
Step 5. Disk Array and iSCSI Port Configuration
Step 1. Unpacking the RAID system
The box contains the following items:
1. Hard disk trays x 16
2. Screw x 3 packs
3. Front panel key x 2
4. RS-232 cable x 2
5. Power cable x 2
6. CD x 1
7. User manual
8. M5 fix screw x 2 packs
9. M6 fix screw x 2 packs
10. UNC # 10-32 fix screw x 2 packs
11. Rail x 1 set
12. Rail extender x 1 set
13. RAID system
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Step 2. Mounting the RAID System and Installing Hard Disk
Mounting the RAID system
The RAID system/Rail Extenders can be installed in a standard 19-inch
rack. Follow the procedures below:
1. Attack eight rack nuts into the rack,
making sure that they correspond with
the mounting points on the rails.
2. Adjust the length of the rails as
needed.
3. Secure the rails using two nuts and
bolts on both the front and back posts
of the rack then tighten the locking
screws.
4. When necessary, install the rail
extenders by attaching the screws to
secure them.
5. Slide the RAID system into the rack
and secure it into place using the
fixing screws.
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Installing the Rail Extenders
If the front door was stocked by abstacle chassis at botton side, please follow the
procedures below to install the rail extenders.
Follow the procedures below to install the rail extenders:
1. Install the rail extenders and attach the
screws to secure them.
2. Slide the RAID system into the rack and
secure it into place using the fixing
screws.
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Installing the Hard Disks
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The RAID system supports SAS or SATA interface hard drives.
Caution
It is recommended to mount the RAID system to the rack cabinet
first before installing the hard drives and the drive trays. If the hard
drives are installed first, the RAID system may be too heavy to lift or
handle. And the possible impact during installation may damage the
drives.
Follow the procedures below to install hard drives:
SAS hard disks
1. Insert the SAS hard drive into the hard disk tray. Screw the sides to
secure the hard disk. Repeat this procedure to install more hard disks.
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2. Insert the key to the key slot and turn to unlock the front panel door.
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3. Pull open the front panel door.
4. Insert the hard disk trays into the empty slots.
5. Push down the tray handle to secure the hard disk tray into place.
6. Repeat steps 4 to 5 until all the required disks have been installed.
7. Close the front panel door, then lock it.
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SATA hard disks
SATA hard drive installation requires an AA-MUX adapter to be installed
on the hard disk tray first before installing the SATA hard disk.
Note
AA-MUX is an optional accessory and is sold separately. Contact your
supplier to purchase one.
Follow the procedures below to install SATA hard disks:
1. Place the AA-MUX adapter on the hard disk tray and attach the four
screws as shown.
2. Place the hard disk into the hard disk tray with the drive connectors
facing the AA-MUX adapter.
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3. Slide the hard disk towards the AA-MUX adapter and connect the
power and data connectors.
4. Attach the screws to secure the hard disk.
Note
Please run DST (disk self test) function to verify the status of each
disk before starting to configure the disk array, refer to the Software
User Manual for detailed procedures.
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Step 3. RAID System Connections
Connecting RAID System to the Host
There were 4 iSCSI channel interfaces on each controller. Each channel
interface can be connected using standard Gat5/6 Ethernet cables.
You can configure your RAID system for Direct Storage (DAS) by directly
connecting to a host server or through an inexpensive gigabit Ethernet
switch to build a Storage Area Network (IP-SAN).
To connect the Ethernet cable:
1. Insert the cable to the CH port.
2. Insert the other end of the Ethernet cable to a LAN switch or directly to
a iSCSi port on the host server using a crossover cable.
Connecting SAS JBOD (Sold separately)
Follow the procedures below to connect to SAS JBOD enclosure.
1. Insert a SAS connector to the EXP port on the controller.
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2. Connect the other end to the CH1 port of SAS JBOD enclosure.
3. After connecting the SAS connector, turn the power of the JBOD first,
and then turn the power of the RAID system.
4. Power/Fan/Temp/HDD LED on JBOD lights up green and IO1&2 LED
flashes when the connections are set up properly.
Connecting the Power
Once all of the components have been installed into the RAID system,
and the management interfaces have been connected, the RAID
system can now be powered on.
Power on:
1. Plug power cables into each AC power port
2. Turn on the power switch.
Power off:
Before you power off the system, make sure all the running process are
completed on the host computer.
Please follow the following procedure to shut down your system properly.
By LCD
1. Log in from the LCD panel by inputting the password. The default
password is “0000”. See Set up through LCD on page 11 for instructions
on using the LCD panel.
2. Select System Setup > Shutdown > Yes to power off the system.
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By GUI
1. Open a browser and enter the RAID system’s IP address in the address
field. (The default IP address is 192.168.0.1)
2. Log in from GUI to open the Config Mode. The default username and
password are “admin” and “0000”.
3. Click System Management > Restart/Halt to open the Restart/Halt
page.
4. Select Both Controllers from the Controller ID drop down menu and
select Halt from the Action drop down menu and click Apply.
5. Click Confirm to confirm and shut down the system.
6. Turn the power off when the LCD displays “Ready to power off!”.
Step 4. Setting the LAN Connection
LAN communication enables the Graphic User Interface (GUI) on your
PC to monitor and control the RAID system to easily monitor and
configure the RAID system.
A LAN/WAN connection is required. Follow the procedures below:
To set up the LAN connection:
1. Attach one end of the Ethernet cable to the LAN port on one of the
Controller board.
2. Attach the other end of the Ethernet cable to a LAN switch or directly
to a LAN port on the Host PC or Server using a crossover cable.
3. Set the RAID IP Address. See below for more details.
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