American Megatrends MAN-3200-SG User Manual
StorTrends® 3200 Set Up Guide
(StorTrends iTX version 2.7)
MAN-3200-SG
06/21/07
Thank You
Thank you for purchasing the StorTrends® 3200 storage appliance. Please take a few
minutes to review this set up guide before beginning the installation process. If you
require a further explanation of any item covered in this guide, please refer to the
installation instructions on your CD.
This manual is written for the end-user to get up and running with the unit as quickly as
possible. Installation and maintenance should be performed by experienced technicians
only.
Hardware Installation
This section provides a quick setup checklist to get your StorTrends® 3200 Storage
Appliance up and running. Following the steps in the order given should enable you to
have the system operational within a minimal amount of time.
Note: Follow the steps in the order given to complete the installation process in a minimal
amount of time. Read this section in its entirety before you begin the installation
procedure outlined in this section.
Unpack the StorTrends® 3200 Storage Appliance
You should inspect the box the StorTrends® 3200 Storage Appliance was shipped in and
note if it was damaged in any way. If the server itself shows damage, you should file a
damage claim with the carrier who delivered it.
Decide on a suitable location for the rack unit that will hold the StorTrends® 3200
Storage Appliance. It should be situated in a clean, dust-free area that is well ventilated.
Avoid areas where heat, electrical noise and electromagnetic fields are generated. You
will also need it placed near a grounded power outlet. Read the Rack and Server
Precautions in the next section.
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Preparing for Setup
The box the StorTrends® 3200 Storage Appliance was shipped in includes the following:
• a 3200 Chassis
• Two Power Cords
• Rails
• Rail Screws
Note: Your StorTrends® 3200 may or may not ship with everything listed in the Retail Packing
List. Contact your AMI authorized reseller to find out what is shipped with your
StorTrends® 3200 storage appliance if the contents do not match the ones listed in this
document.
Choosing a Setup Location
• Leave enough clearance in front of the rack to enable you to open the fro nt door
completely (~25 inches).
• Leave approximately 30 inches of clearance in the back of the rack to allow for
sufficient airflow and ease in servicing.
Warning
Rack Precautions
• Ensure that the leveling jacks on the bottom of the rack are fully extended to the
floor with the full weight of the rack resting on them.
• In a single rack installation, stabilizers should be attached to the rack.
• In multiple rack installations, the racks should be coupled togeth er.
• Always make sure the rack is stable before extending a component from the rack.
• You should extend only one component at a time - extending two or more
simultaneously may cause the rack to become unstable.
Server Precautions
• Review the General Safety Precautions.
• Determine the placement of each component in the rack before you install the
rails.
• Install the heaviest server components on the bottom of the rack first, and then
work up.
• Use a regulating uninterruptible power supply (UPS) to protect the server from
power surges, voltage spikes and to keep your system operating in case of a
power failure.
• Allow the power supply units and hot plug Serial ATA drive to cool before
touching them.
• Always keep the rack's front door and all panels and components on the servers
closed when not servicing to maintain proper cooling.
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General Safety Precautions
General Safety Precautions
• Keep the area around the StorTrends® 3200 Storage Appliance clean and
• The StorTrends® 3200 Storage Appliance w e i ghs a ppr oximately 38 lbs. (17.3
• Do not open the chassis top cover.
• While working on the system, do not wear loose clothing such as neckties and
• Remove any jewelry or metal objects from your body, which are excellent
Warning
free of clutter.
kg) when fully loaded. When lifting the system, two people at either end
should lift slowly with their feet spread out to distribute the weight. Always
keep your back straight and lift with your legs.
unbuttoned shirt sleeves, which can come into contact with electrical circuits
or be pulled into a cooling fan.
metal conductors that can create short circuits and harm you if they come
into contact with printed circuit boards or areas where power is present.
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Rack Mounting Considerations
Feature Description
Ambient Operating
Temperature
Reduced Airflow Equipment should be mounted into a rack so that the amount of
Mechanical Loading Equipment should be mounted into a rack so that a hazardous
Circuit Overloading Consideration should be given to the connection of the equipment to
Reliable Ground A reliable ground must be maintained at all times. To ensure this, the
If installed in a closed or multi-unit rack assembly, the ambient
operating temperature of the rack environment may be greater than
the ambient temperature of the room. Therefore, consideration
should be given to installing the equipment in an environment
compatible with the manufacturer’s maxi mum rated ambient
temperature (Tmra).
airflow required for safe operation is not compromised.
condition does not arise due to uneven mechanical loading.
the power supply circuitry and the effect that any possible
overloading of circuits might have on over current protection and
power supply wiring. Appropriate consideration of equipment
nameplate ratings should be used when addressing this concern.
rack itself should be grounded. Particular attention should be given
to power supply connections other than the direct connections to the
branch circuit (for example, the use of power strips, and so on.).
Installing the System into a Rack
This section provides information on installing the StorTrends 3200 into a rack with the
rack rails provided. If the StorTrends 3200 has already been mounted into a rack, you can
skip this step.
There are a variety of rack units on the market that may mean the assembly procedure
will differ slightly. You should also refer to the installation instructions that came with
the rack unit you are using.
Inner Rack Rails
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Installing the Inner Rack Rails
Locking Tabs
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To install the rack rails
Steps Description
1 Place the inner rack extensions on the side of the chassis aligning the
2 Slide the extension toward the front of the chassis.
3 Secure the chassis with 4 screws as illustrated.
4 Repeat steps 1-3 for the other inner rail.
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hooks of the chassis with the rail extension holes.
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Installing the Chassis into the Server Rack
Outer Rack Rails
Outer rails attach to the server rack and hold the server in place. The outer rails for the
StorTrends 3200 chassis extend between 30 inches and 33 inches.
To install the Outer Rack Rails
Steps Description
1 Begin by measuring the distance from the front rail to the rear rail of
2 Attach a short bracket to the front side of the right outer rail and a
3 Adjust both the short and long brackets to the proper distance so that
4 Secure the short bracket to the front side of the outer rail with two
5 Repeat these steps for the left outer rail.
the rack.
long bracket to the rear side of the right outer rail.
the rail can fit snugly into the rack.
M4 screws and the long bracket to the rear side of the outer rail with
three M4 screws.
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Installing the Chassis into the Server Rack
Installing the chassis into a rack
Steps Description
1 Confirm that the inner and outer rails are installed on the rack.
2 Line chassis rails with the front of the rack rails.
3 Slide the chassis rails into the rack rails, keeping the pressure even
on both sides (you may have to depress the locking tabs when
inserting). When the server has been pushed completely into the
rack, you should hear the locking tabs "click".
4 (Optional) Insert and tightening the thumbscrews that hold the front
of the server to the rack.
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Completing the Hardware Installation
Next, you should check to make sure that the hard disk drives have been properly inserted
and have not come loose in transit.
Step Description
1. Checking the drive
bays
2. Check the airflow Airflow is provided by five high-performance fans. The system
3. Connect your
network cable(s)
All hard disk drives can be accessed from the front of the server.
Verify that the hard disk drive trays are inserted all the way into its
bay.
component layout was carefully designed to promote sufficient
airflow through the 3U rack mount space. Verify that all cables in
your rack are not obstructing the chassis’s airflow.
Plug your Network Cable to both of
these ports or just one of them.
4. Connect your
keyboard and monitor
5. Supply power to the
system
6. Power your system
on
Plug your Keyboard Here
Plug your Monitor Here
The last thing you must do is to provide input power to the system.
Plug the two power cords from the power supply units into a highquality power strip that offers protection from electrical noise and
power surges. It is recommended that you use an uninterruptible
power supply (UPS).
Plug your Power into each of
these two power sockets.
Power on by pressing this button.
7. Get the IP address Once the StorTrends® Storage Appliance is fully operational, you
will see the following screen. Write down the IP Address listed in the
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“Ip Address” field. If you have both NICs connected to your
network, there will be two IP Addresses.
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Connect to the StorTrends® Appliance
Step One: Power your system on
Power on by pressing this button.
Step Two: Get the IP address
Once the StorTrends® Storage Appliance is fully operational, you will see the following
screen. Write down the IP Address listed in the “Ip Address” field. If you have both NICs
connected to your network, there will be two IP Addresses.
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STOP!
Once again, WRITE DOWN the IP Address listed in the “Ip Address” field. Go to
ANOTHER COMPUTER on the same network to continue with the installation.
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