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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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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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.

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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

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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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Us e d f o r mo u n t i n g th e
A12S2-SJ on a rack mount

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