Acer RS700 Installation Guide

AcerAltos RS700 EnclosureAcerAltos RS700 Enclosure

Installation GuideInstallation Guide

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IMPORTANT SAFETYIMPORTANT SAFETY

INSTRUCTIONSINSTRUCTIONS

1. Read these instructions carefully. Save these instructions for future reference.

2. Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the product.

3. Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners. Use a damp cloth for cleaning.

4. Do not use this product near water.

5. Do not place this product on an unstable cart, stand, or table. The product may fall, causing serious damage to the product.

6. Slots and openings in the cabinet and the back or bottom are provided for ventilation; to ensure reliable operation of the product and to protect it from overheating, these openings must not be blocked or covered. The openings should never be blocked by placing the product on a bed, sofa, rug, or other similar surface. This product should never be placed near or over a radiator or heat register, or in a built-in installation unless proper ventilation is provided.

7. This product should be operated from the type of power indicated on the marking label. If you are not sure of the type of power available, consult your dealer or local power company.

8. This product is equipped with a 3-wire grounding-type plug, a plug having a third (grounding) pin. This plug will only fit into a groundingtype power outlet. This is a safety feature. If you are unable to insert the plug into the outlet, contact your electrician to replace your obsolete outlet. Do not defeat the purpose of the grounding-type plug.

9. Do not allow anything to rest on the power cord. Do not locate this product where persons will walk on the cord.

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10. If an extension cord is used with this product, make sure that the total ampere rating of the equipment plugged into the extension cord does not exceed the extension cord ampere rating. Also, make sure that the total rating of all products plugged into the wall outlet does not exceed 15 amperes.

11. Never push objects of any kind into this product through cabinet slots as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short out parts that could result in a fire or electric shock. Never spill liquid of any kind on the product.

12. Do not attempt to service this product yourself, as opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage points or other risks. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.

13. Unplug this product from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions:

a. When the power cord or plug is damaged or frayed b. If liquid has been spilled into the product c. If the product has been exposed to rain or water d. If the product does not operate normally when the operating

instructions are followed. Adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating instructions since improper adjustment of other controls may result in damage and will often require extensive work by a qualified technician to restore the product to

normal condition. e. If the product has been dropped or the cabinet has been damaged f. If the product exhibits a distinct change in performance, indicating

a need for service

14. Replace battery with the same type as the product's battery we recommend. Use of another battery may present a risk of fire or explosion. Refer battery replacement to a qualified serviceman.

15. Warning! Battery may explode if not handled properly. Do not recharge, disassemble or dispose of in fire. Keep away from children and dispose of used battery promptly.

16. Use only the proper type of power supply cord set (provided in your keyboard/manual accessories box) for this unit. It should be a detachable type: UL listed/CSA certified, type SVT/SJT, rated 6A 125V minimum, VDE approved or its equivalent. Maximum length is 15 feet (4.6 meters).

FCC Class B Radio FrequencyFCC Class B Radio Frequency

Interference StatementInterference Statement

Note:

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

1. Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

2. Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

3. Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.

4. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/television technician for help.

Notice 1:

The changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment.

Notice 2:

Shielded interface cables, if any, must be used in order to comply with the emission limits.

About this ManualAbout this Manual

Purpose

This manual aims to give you all the information you need to install the enclosure.

Conventions

The following conventions are used in this manual:

NOTE

Gives bits and pieces of additional information related to the current topic.

CAUTION

Suggests precautionary measures to avoid potential hardware or software problems.

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Table of ContentsTable of Contents

Chapter 1 Introduction

Overview .......................................................................................1

Standard Configuration..................................................................1

Features .......................................................................................3

Front Panel..........................................................................5

Rear Panel..........................................................................6

Getting Started...............................................................................6

Chapter 2 Hardware Installation

Drive Tray and Back Plane Board .................................................8

Drive Tray ...........................................................................8

To install a hard disk drive:.................................................9

Back Plane Board .............................................................11

Removing and Installing the Redundant Power Supply...............12

Removing a Redundant Power Supply.............................13

Installing a Redundant Power Supply ...............................13

Installing the RS700-RM101/102 into the AcerAltos

Rack..................................................................................15

Vertical Mounting Hole Pattern .........................................15

Chapter 3 Setting Up the RS700

For RS700-TR101/RM101 Models..............................................18

For RS700-TR102/RM102 Models..............................................19

Connecting Two RS700s into a SCSI Channel (for

TR102/RM102 only)..........................................................20

Chapter 4 Removing and Installing the Enclosure

Panels

Removing the Left and Right Panel ............................................22

Installing the Enclosure Frame ...................................................23

Chapter 5 Cluster Server Connection

Introduction ................................................................................. 24

Cluster solution for AcerAltos Server ...............................25

Acer’s Cluster Solution................................................................ 26

Solutions ........................................................................ 26

The Architecture of Acer’s Cluster Server........................ 28

Two-node Cluster Cable Kits for Rackmount or Stand-

Alone................................................................................. 29

System Requirements.................................................................30

Hardware Requirements ..................................................30

Software Requirements....................................................30

Hardware Installation and Configuration..................................... 31

Hardware Installation........................................................31

Hardware Configuration....................................................31

Planning your Cluster Environment.............................................36

Windows NT Configuration...............................................36

Network Requirements.....................................................36

Software Installation and Configuration ...................................... 38

Install Windows NT server 4.0 on node1....................................39

Install Windows NT server 4.0 on node2....................................40

Check the Functions of Network Between Two Nodes............... 41

Format the Shared Drives on the AcerAltos RS700 ................... 42

Install MSCS (Microsoft Cluster Server) on node1.....................44

Install MSCS (Microsoft Cluster Server) on node2......................54

How to Confirm Acer’s Cluster Server.........................................57

Chapter 6 Manageability

Acer RAID Manager ....................................................................58

Advanced Server Manager (ASM)...............................................58

Appendix A AcerAltos 3102RS RAID (Redundant Array

of Independent Drive) Controller

Basic Features.............................................................................59

Channel Connection Setup Table................................................61

Appendix B SCSI Expander

Features .....................................................................................62

Layout .....................................................................................63

SCSI Terminator Jumper..................................................64

Installing the SCSI Expander.......................................................64

Connecting the SCSI Expander...................................................65

Extending the Cable Length of SE Signals.......................65

Appendix C Troubleshooting ...................................... 67

Chapter 1 Introduction

Overview

The AcerAltos RS700 RAID Enclosure series is designed to expand more disk capacity and enhanced fault-tolerant RAID (Redundant Array of Independent Disk) with Ultra-2 SCSI performance for PC servers. This installation guide will show you how to install the basic system components such as disk drives and power supplies. Descriptive illustrations accompany the installation procedures.

Standard Configuration

RS700 comes in four models:

RS700-TR101

(Tower enclosure without RAID)

RS700-TR102

(Tower enclosure with RAID)

RS700-RM101

(Rack Mount enclosure without RAID)

For RS700-TR 101:

RS700-RM102

(Rack Mount enclosure with RAID)

• Single SCSI Channel with 7 drive bays

Default SCSI ID is 8,9,10,11,12,13, and 14

• One internal Ultra-2 SCSI terminator

• One external Ultra-2 SCSI cable (1000mm)

For RS700-TR 102:

• Dual Internal SCSI channel:

• First SCSI channel with 3 drive bays. Default SCSI ID is 0, 1, and

• Second SCSI channel with 4 drive bays. Default SCSI ID is 0, 1, 2, and 3

• One external Ultra2 SCSI cable (1000mm)

• Two internal Ultra2 SCSI terminators

• One SCSI expander (SE to LVD converter)

• One AA-3102RS RAID Controller with 16 MB EDO RAM (Refer to

Appendix A for default setting)

For RS700-RM 101:

• Single SCSI Channel with 7 drive bays

Default SCSI ID is 8,9,10,11,12,13, and 14

• One internal Ultra2 SCSI terminator

• One external Ultra2 SCSI cable (2500mm)

For RS700-RM 102:

• Dual Internal SCSI channel:

• First SCSI channel with 3 drive bays. Default SCSI ID is 0, 1, and

• Second SCSI channel with 4 drive bays. Default SCSI ID is 0, 1, 2, and 3

• One external Ultra2 SCSI cable (2500mm)

• Two internal Ultra2 SCSI terminators

• One SCSI expander (SE to LVD converter)

• One AA-3102RS RAID Controller with 16 MB EDO RAM (Refer to

Appendix A for default setting)

Features

RS700 supports the following features:

• Hard Drive Interface

• Supports up to seven 1” or 1.6” drives (Ultra-2)

• Supports 4 GB, 9 GB, and 18 GB hard drive

• 7,200 RPM and 10,000 RPM hard drive support

• Ultra-2 (80 MB/sec.) interface (for TR101/RM101 model only)

• Cooling fan for each hard disk drive tray

• Hot-swappable drive tray for on line maintenance

• Power Supply

• Supports up to two 300W power supplies

• Redundant and hot-swappable for on line maintenance

• Manageability (for RM102/TR102 models only)

• Components can be monitored with management utility (hard disk

drive, power supply, hard disk drive cooling fan and housing fan)

• Power and hard drive failure LED

• Easy-to-use GUI for configuring RAID system

• Capable of monitoring system events

• Key lock security

• Lock/unlock front bezel (for TR101/TR102 models only)

• Lock/unlock hard drive bays

• Lock/unlock power supplies

• External Ultra-2 SCSI round cable

• SCSI connection (68-pin to 68-pin) between RS700 and host

server

• AcerAltos 3102RS RAID controller (for RM102/TR102 models only)

• Ultra-SCSI to ultra-SCSI

• Supports RAID 0,1,3, and 5

• Front panel LCD

• Three SCSI channels (one for host channel)

• SCSI expander (for RM102/TR102 models only)

• Converter which changes single-ended electrical signal type to low

voltage differential (LVD) electrical signals

• Used when legacy Ultra Wide SCSI device is attached

Front Panel

Power Switch

Power LED

SCSI RAID Controller (for

TR102/RM102 models only)

Hot-swap Removable

Drive Bays

ID Number LED

The Power LED blinks if the power supply fails. The ID number LED displays a “]” sign when the fan of the SCSI hard disk drive tray fails.

Rear Panel

slots

COM Ports

SCSI Expansion

Hot-swap

Redundant

Power Supplies

Disable Power

Alarm Button

(red)

Redundant Fans

Cooling Fan

Power Connector

Getting Started

Before you turn on the storage enclosure do the following:

1. Make sure the power voltage switch (115 volts or 230 volts) is set correctly to the right voltage before turning on the power.

2. Install the RS700 into the Rack (for RM101 and RM102 models only).

3. Install the SCA hard disk drives into the drive trays and check the hard disk drive ID numbers.

4. Lock all drive trays.

5. Connect the external Ultra-2 SCSI cable between the host server and RS700.

6. Power on the RS700.

7. Configure the Acer RAID controller on the RS700 (for TR/102 and RM102 models only). Refer to the AcerAltos 3102RS and Acer RAID Manager User’s Guides for more information.

8. Unlock the drive trays if they do not have a hard disk drive inside (for TR102 and RM102 models only).

9. After unlocking the drive trays, the fan defect alarm will sound. Press the “ENT” button on the Acer RAID controller for two seconds to disable the error message (for TR102 and RM102 models only).

10. Power on the Host server.

11. Make sure that the SCSI adapter’s ID number does not conflict with the host channel’s ID number with Acer RAID controller (default ID is “0”) (for TR102 and RM102 models only).

12. The LUN function of the SCSI adapter must be enabled if users want to configure multiple LUNs on the Acer RAID controller (for TR102 and RM102 models only).

Chapter 2 Hardware Installation

Drive Tray and Back Plane Board

Before touching any electrical equipment, ground yourself by touching the metal part of your computer chassis. This discharges any static electricity and will prevent any damage to your computer.

Drive Tray

The LED display determines the status of the drive tray and the hard disk drive. The key lock protects the drive tray from unauthorized use.

• The ID number LED has two functions: It displays the ID number assigned to this particular drive tray and displays a ] symbol whenever the fan fails to work.

• The HDD access LED blinks whenever the drive is being accessed.

• The HDD Power/Fail LED lights up (green) when the HDD is on and is

working fine. For the TR102 and the RM102 models, the HDD Power/Fail LED has another function: It turns to orange (a) if the hard disk drive tray is empty and (b) if the hard disk drive fails to operate properly.

ID number LED

HDD Access LED

HDD Power/Fail LED

Drive Tray Cover

Key Lock

To install a hard disk drive:

1. Unlock a drive tray and pull it out.

2. Use both hands to push out the top cover of the drive tray as shown below and then the bottom cover to expose the drive tray frame.

3. Insert the hard disk drive into the SCSI connector board frame.

Make sure that the hard disk drive is properly inserted.

4. Secure the hard disk drive with four screws.

5. Replace the top and bottom cover by placing the cover to one side of the frame and then pushing down the other side to close it as shown below.

6. Set the ID number for the drive using the turn key. The ID number dial is located at the rear of the disk tray.

ID Number Dial

Make sure that you do not use duplicate ID numbers.

7. Insert the tray back into the enclosure and lock it (which also powers up the drive tray). The ID number LED should indicate the ID number you set for this hard disk drive, and the HDD Power/Fail LED should be green to indicate that the drive is functioning properly.

Back Plane Board

The RS700 includes one 4-bay and one 3-bay back plane board. The simplified design and hot-swappable hard disk drive tray allows you to remove and install the hard disk drive tray any time you want.

A cooling fan is also installed to keep the temperature of the drives at a constant while also maintaining system integrity by sounding off an alarm whenever the fan stops working.

The back plane board panel supports ultra wide (40 MB/s) and ultra-2 (80 MB/s) SCSI hard disk drives.

Removing and Installing the Redundant Power Supply

Follow the instructions in this section when you want to install or remove the redundant power supply modules.

To reduce the risk of electric shock, make sure to disconnect all power supply cables from the wall socket before opening the system enclosure.

The power supplies have a power indicator and a voltage selector switch. The power indicator lights up whenever the system is on and the power supply is in use. If the power supply fails, an alarm will go off and the Power LED in the front panel will start blinking.

Power Indicator

Key Lock

Power Voltage Switch

Make sure the power voltage switch is set correctly to the right voltage before turning on the power.

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