Accusys ExaSAN A12S2-SJ User Manual

A12S2-SJ

JBOD

Quick Start Guide

Includes hardware Installation information

for: ExaSAN JBOD System Model: A12S2-SJ

April, 2012

Introduction

The ExaSAN A12S2-SJ 6Gb SAS JBOD Storage Expansion system is a 2U 12-bay rackmount enclosure for up
to 12 SAS/SATA disk drives. Designed to be used with the A12S2-PS RAID storage system, The A12S2-SJ JBOD
from Accusys meets the highest standards of easily deployable storage capacity expansion, redundancy and fault
tolerance, data transfer and system integration. The A12S2-SJ JBOD works is unison with the A12S2-PS R AID
storage system.

The A12S2-SJ is designed with the following features:

■ Module design for chassis components.

■ Module design for disk channels to support up to 12 SAS/SATA channels

■ Built-in status LED interface for local operation monitoring.

■ Supports hot swappable cooling fan modules

■ Supports hot swappable redundant 400W power supply

Throughout this guide, the A12S2- SJ JBOD is installed and configured for a DAS (Direct- At tached Storage)
environment. However, the A12S2- SJ JBOD c an also be easily configured to work in a SAN (Storage A rea

Network) environment with other Accusys equipment, such as the SW04/08 SAN switch. In addition, Up to three

(3) A12S2-SJ JBOD storage expansion units can be connected to the A12S2-PS R AID storage system to achieve
maximum storage capacity.

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Quick Start Guide Table of Contents

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Introduction

Hardware Installation

Step 1: Unpacking the JBOD System

Step 2: Making Connections

Step 3: Powering on the System

Software Installation and Configuration

Step 4: Host Configuration
Step 5: Powering Off the System

Technical Support

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Hardware

Installation

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For installation of the A12S2-SJ JBOD storage expansion system, Follow the steps below for complete hardware
installation instructions to achieve the best results.

Step1:

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Unpacking the JBOD System

The f ol lowing items com e with the A12S2-SJ JBO D
stora g e expa nsi o n syst em pac kag e, if any ite m i s
missing or damaged, please contact your supplier:

1. Hard disk tray: x 12 unit

2. Rail x 2 set

3. Quick Start Guide

4. External SAS cable (For SAS controllers only)

5. Screw pack x2

6. Power cable x 2

7. Rail extender x 2 set

8. JBOD system

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Checking the Equipment You’ll Need

Below is a complete list of all the equipment you’ll need to set up the ExaSAN A12S2-SJ JBOD system.
Your A12S2-SJ JBOD package consists of the standard components listed below. Verify that you have all of the
system components and accessories before beginning hardware installation.

Item Item Image Item Description

1 A12S2-SJ

2 SAS Cable

3 Power Cord x 2

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A12S2-SJ JBOD,

Hard Disk Tray.

External SAS cable

(For SAS controllers only)

Power cord for

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Screw pack x 2

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Used for attaching the

A12S2-SJ

Rail x 2 set and rail

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extenders x 2 set

Note: Package include Quick Star t Guide(with User Manual)

Additional requirements for the A12S2-SJ JBOD and A12S2-PS RAID storage system:

1. Host server requirements:

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Host server with PCIe 2.0 x4 or above (such as x8, x16 PCIe slot) and CD-ROM drive or network connection

for soft ware and driver installation.

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Windows: XP, 2003, Vista, 2008, and Windows 7

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MAC: 10.5, 10.6, 10.7 or earlier

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Linux: Kernel 2.4 or above, with the necessar y tools installed, such as GCC and XWindow

2. Hard drives:

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12x 2.5" or 3.5” hard disk drives (HDD)

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A12S2-PS RAID controller supports 6Gb SAS, SATA II drives

Caution:

Please place the HDD trays properly to avoid the energy hazard.

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A12S2-SJ on a rack mount

Quick Start Guide

Front Panel View

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B
C
D
E
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JBOD: Front panel detail and handle LED lights

NO. Item Description

A JBOD Disk trays 12 removable disk trays

B System Ready

C Fan

D Temperature

E Voltage

F Beeper Mute alarm beeper

Blue: System ready

(Note: ashing indicates read/wr ite accessing is in progress.)

Blue: Fan normal

Red: Fan faulty and beeper alert

Blue: Temperature normal

Red: Temperature too high

Blue: Voltage normal

Red: Voltage over or below specications

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Disk Tray

JBOD: Front of tray with HDD

NO. Item Description

Green: Normal HDD

A Tray Status

Blue: Accessing HDD
Red: Faulty HDD

Rear Panel View

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Step 2: Making Connections

The JBOD system has one c ontroller with two x4 SAS ports that enables you to connect to a host computer,
a RAID system or expand the JBOD enclosure. To use a x4 SAS cable to connect the JBOD system to a host

computer or to a RAID system. Follow the procedures below:

Host Seve r

HBA

Figure 1-2 A12S2-SJ JBOD connection with a host ser ver (workstation computer) and the A12S2-PS R AID storage system.

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You can establish the connection of one or more A12S2-SJ JBOD units. Up to three A12S2-SJ JBOD expansion

storage expansion units can be linked to a A12S2-PS RAID. See below:

1. Connect the RAID system EXP port to the SAS port (see port with the SAS icon on the rear panel ) of th e

JBOD1 using an SAS cable.

2. To connect to the next JBOD, connect the EXP port of JBOD1 to the SAS port (see port with the SAS icon on

the rear panel ) of the JBOD2 using an SAS cable.

3. Follow the same procedures to connect an additional JBOD3, also using the SAS cable.

4. Set the chassis ID:

• A12S2-PS (RAID) = 0

• A12S2-SJ (JBOD1) = 1

• A12S2-SJ (JBOD2) = 2

• A12S2-SJ (JBOD3) = 3

chassis ID

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Step 3: System Power-on

Caution:

Please power off the A12S2-SJ JBOD and unplug the power
cord before inserting or removing the power cord.

Connecting the Power

1. Insert the left power cable into the rear panel left AC power port.

2. Similarly, Insert the right power cable into the rear panel right AC
power port.

3. Plug both power cords into the power source (outlet).

4. Once all the components and c ables have been connected, the

system can now be powered on using the Power On/Of f Switch.

JBOD Operation

Follow the procedures below in the sequence shown.

Warning: Changing the sequence of the steps below may result in damage to this device.

1. Power on the JBOD.

2. Power on the RAID (controller).

3. Insert the HBA into the host (workstation) PCIe slot.

4. See Blue "System Ready" LED light on (See page7 for more details).

5. Power on the host.

6. Download and install HBA driver from the Accusys Web site.

7. Reboot host.

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Step 4: Host Configuration

V i e w T h e A12 S 2 - PS RA I D R A I D G u a r d X

GU I (Grap h i c Us e r In t er f ac e) to conf ir m the

A12S2-SJ JBOD conguration, see below:

1. Select a “RAID.”

2. Select a “RAID level description.”

3. Click “JBOD 2.”

Note:
This will show either JBOD1, JBOD2, or
JBOD3. (See step 2)

4. Click “Unselect all spare drives.”

5. Click “Create Array.”

Suggested or

you may choose.

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6. See information appear.

7. See volume (Example: 1.4 TB ACCUSYS A12S2-SJ…)

8. Click “Disk Utility.”

9. Select “Go” from the top tool bar (MAC).

10. Select “Utility.”

11. Select “Disk Utility.”

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12. Click “Continue.”

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13. Click “Restart ” to reboot.

14. Click Apple icon in tool bar (MAC).

15. Select “About this MAC.”

16. Select “More info” from the MacOSX window.

17. Select “Extension.”

18. See information (For example: ACS6x xxx).

Note: This information must appear. If it does
not appear, check connections, reinstall the
driver, or contact service for assistance.

Step 5: Powering Off the System

Follow the procedures below to power off the system:

1. Stop all applications running in the host server.

2. Turn off the host server.

3. Close any GUI applications.

4. Power off the RAID system using the power switch.

5. Power off the JBOD system using the power switch.

Caution:

Disconnect all AC power cords from the MAINS to completely power
off the devices.

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