Axus Yotta Sport Hardware Installation Manual

Yotta Sport RAID Subsystem

Hardware Installation Guide

Ver. 1.6

Hardware Installation Guide

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This drive is in conformity with the EMC directive.

Federal Communications Commission (FCC)

Statement

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class
A digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules.

Those 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 accordan ce
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:

Reorient or relocate the receiving antennas.
Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circlet dif ferent from that to which the

receiver is connected.
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

Warning:

A shielded-ty pe power cord is required in order to meet FCC emission limits and
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essential that only the supplied power cord be used.

Use only shielded cables to connect I/O devices to this equipment.
You are cautioned that changes or modifications not expressly approved by the

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Welcome to Hardware Installation Guide. This guide is designed to be used as
step-by-step instructions for installation of your subsystem, and covers
everything you need to know in learning how to operation, troubleshooting and
future upgrades. For the detail about how to configure your subsystem, please
refer to the Software Operation manual.

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meanings.

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injury, damage to your equipment or loss of information.

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Contents

ABOUT THIS HARDWARE INSTALLATION GUIDE.................................. IV

SYMBOLS IN TEXT................................................................................IV

CONTENTS.............................................................................................V

CHAPTER 1. INTRODUCTION ............................................................. 1

MODEL VARIATIONS.............................................................................1

FEATURES .............................................................................................2

UNDERSTANDING THE YOTTA SPORT RAID SUBSYSTEM......................5

Rear Panel Overview......................................................................8

CHAPTER 2. INSTALLATION............................................................. 13

UNPACKING & CHECKING THE EQUIPMENT.........................................13

WHAT ELSE YOU NEED ........................................................................16

ESD PRECAUTION...............................................................................17

INSTALLING HARD DISKS.....................................................................17

INSTALL PCIE REPEATER CARD...........................................................19

INSTALL THE YOTTA SPORT RAID SUBSYSTEM IN A RACK ................ 20

SYSTEM CONNECTION......................................................................... 24

CHAPTER 3. TROUBLE SHOOTING ................................................. 25

REPLACE THE CONTROLLER................................................................25

REPLACING / UPGRADING DIMM....................................................... 27

Specifications:...............................................................................27

Architecture of supported DIMM:................................................ 28

Specifications:...............................................................................29

Installing DIMM........................................................................... 29

DDRII SDRAM DIMM specifications:.........................................30

Installing memory module.............................................................31

HOT SWAPPING TO REPLACE THE FAN MODULE..................................32

HOT SWAPPING TO REPLACE THE POWER MODULE.............................35

APPENDIX A ..........................................................................................37

CONNECTORS

.............................................................................. 37

APPENDIX B........................................................................................... 41

BATTERY BACKUP MODULE (BBM) .............................................. 41

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BBM Components..........................................................................41

BBM Specifications .......................................................................42

Installation.....................................................................................42

Battery Backup Capacity...............................................................42

Operation.......................................................................................44

Removing the Battery Backup Module ..........................................44

APPENDIX C.

SPECIFICATIONS

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SPECIFICATIONS...................................................................................45

Chapter 1. Introduction

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model 1 supports Ultra320 SCSI as Host interface, model 2 supports 4Gb FC
via SFP connector, model 3 supports Mini SAS 4x 3Gb connector, model 4
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Model Name Host Interface

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YI-16SA2U4 4x Ultra320 SCSI 16 bays

YI-16SA2F4 4x 4Gbps FC 16 bays

YA-16SA2F4p 4x 4Gbps FC 16 bays

YA-16SA2S3p 4 Mini SAS 2x3Gb ports 16 bays

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24 bays

YB-24S32F8

4 x 8Gbps FC(Fibre Host)
2 Mini SAS 4x3Gb ports(SAS Expander)

24 bays

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YB-24S32PE

2 PCIe 4X ports(PCIe Host)
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The RAID SYSTEM is designed to meet today’s high volume, performance
storage requirements from rapidly changing business environm ent. It provides a
maximum data protection and exceptional performance in a storage subsystem.
Target usage ranges are set from small business to departmental and corpo rate
server needs. The RAID SYSTEM is designed for easy integration, smooth dat a
expansion and server migration.

The Yotta Sport series supports the follo wing features:

YI-16SA2U4 / F4 :

z High performance super scalar Intel Xscale 80321 IO processor.
z Superior Array Management Firmware support s RAID levels 0, 1 (0+1), 3,

5, 6 and JBOD RAID configurations.

z Advanced 100MHz/64-bit PCI-X bus architecture

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z Cache memory utilizes the Fastest 64-bit 200Mhz ECC DDR SDRAM and

cache memory size up to 1 gigabytes.

z Quad Ultra-320 SCSI Host Interconnect supported
z Quad Loop of 4Gb/sec Fibre Channel via SFP connector
z New generation Serial ATA 2. 0 Drive Interface supported,
z Dual independent raid controller, each of controller supports 8 x SATAII.
z Redundant and Hot Swappable Fan, Power and Drives.
z Hot Swap, Hot Spare and Automatic Drive Rebuild Supported.
z Configuration and environmental information is accessible either via the

control panel or Serial Port or 10/100 Ethernet LAN port.

z E-mail event notification.
z Load sharing hot swappable redundant power system with PFC function.
z Host System independent.
z Operating System independent.

YA-16SA2F4p / S3p :

z Intel high performance IOP348 I/O processor.
z Support cache memory size up to 4GB in DDRII-533 DIMM type with ECC

embedded.

z Support RAID level 0, 1, 10(1E), 3, 5, 6, 30, 50, 60 and JBOD.
z Quad Loop of 4Gb/sec Fibre Channel via SFP connector(YA-16SA2F4p)
z Quad mini SAS 2 x 3.0Gbps SAS Ports(YA-16SA2S3p)
z Dual independent raid controller, each of controller supports 8 x SATAII
z Support global and local hot spare
z Redundant and Hot Swappable Fan, Power and Drives.
z Hot Swap, Hot Spare and Automatic Drive Rebuild Supported.
z Configuration and environmental information is accessible either via the

control panel or Serial Port or 10/100 Ethernet LAN port.

z E-mail event notification.
z Load sharing hot swappable redundant power system with PFC function.
z Host System independent.
z Operating System independent.

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YB-24S32F4 / YB-24S32F8 / YB-24S32S3 / YB-24S32PE :

Intel 800Mhz IOP341 64bit storage processor
Support cache memory size up to 2GB in DDRII-533/667 DIMM type with ECC embedded

z Dual independent raid controller, each of controller supports 12 x

SAS/SATA II disk channels.

z Four 4Gb FC host interface support by FC to SAS(YB-24S32F4)
z Four 8Gb FC host interface support by FC to SAS(YB-24S32F8)
z Four mini SAS 4 x 3.0Gbps SAS Ports support by SAS to

SAS(YB-24S32S3)

z Dual PCIe 4X host interface support by PCIe to SAS(YB-24S32PE)
z Support RAID level 0, 1, 1+0, 3, 5, 6, 30, 50, 60 and JBOD

z Redundant and Hot Swappable Fan, Power and Drives.
z Hot Swap, Hot Spare and Automatic Drive Rebuild Supported.
z Configuration and environmental information is accessible either via the

control panel or Serial Port or 10/100 Ethernet LAN port.

z E-mail event notification.
z Load sharing hot swappable redundant power system with PFC function
z Host System independent.
z Operating System independent.
z Battery Backup Module (BBM)

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Front Panel Overview

LCD Module( Front side )

LCD Module (Back side)

There is a switch on the back side of LCD module.

The LCD displays messages for raid controller 1 when the switch is set at
upper place.

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The LCD displays messages for raid controller2 when the switch is set at
lower place .

Driver Bay numbering convention

The enclosure bay numbering convention is shown in following figure. A bay is
designed to house a single 1.0-inch high, 3,5-inch hard disk drive in his carrier
module.

The YI-16SA2U4/F4 ; Y A-16SA2F4p/S3p has two independent rai d controllers ,
the raid controller 1 handles the upper 8 HDDs , the raid controller 2 handl es the
lower 8 HDDs.

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The YB-24S32F4/F8/S3/PE has two independent raid controllers, the raid controller 1
handles the upper 12 HDDs , the raid controller 2 handles the lower 12 HDDs.

Drive Bay

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Rear Panel Overview

YI-16SA2U4

YI-16SA2F4 / YA-16SA2F4p

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YA-16SA2S3p

(1)YB-24S32F4 / F8( Fibre-SAS )

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(2)YB-24S32S3 ( SAS-SAS )

(3)YB-24S32PE ( PCIe-SAS )

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(1).Fibre-SAS RAID SYSTEM: 1. FC CH 1

2. FC CH 0
(2).SAS-SAS RAID SYSTEM: 1. SAS CH 1 and LED
Indicator ( Link / Access )

2. SAS CH 0 and LED
Indicator ( Link / Access )
(3).PCIe-SAS RAID SYSTEM: 1. PCIe 4X CH

3. SAS Expand Port
LED Colors Indicate

Green Link SAS
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4. Console
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Fault Red Raid Controller Fault

5. Terminal

6. LAN port

7. BBM.( Battery Backup Module)

8. FAN failure indicator (Rear / Front)

9. FAN Module /FAN Module 1

10. FAN Module /FAN Module 1 latch

11. Power Switch

12. FAN failure indicator (Rear / Front)

13. FAN Module 2

14. FAN Module 2 latch

15. AC inlet 1 & Latch

16. Power Module 1

17. AC inlet 2 & Latch

18. Power Module 2

19. AC inlet 3 & Latch

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Before unpacking the Yotta Sport RAID subsystem, prepare a clean, stable
surface to put on the contents of Y ott a Sport RAID shipping cont ainer . Altogether ,
you should find following items in the package :

YI-16SA2U4 SCSI to SATA II Subsystem

z Yotta Sport RAID subsystem x1
z CD-ROM x 1 ( Includes Hardware Installation

Guide, Software operation Manual & HTTP
Proxy Server utility for Web browser-based

Configuration).

z Ultra320 SCSI Cable x2
z Null cable x1
z Ultra320 SCSI Active Terminator x2
z Power Cord x 2
z Spare Fan x 1
z Spare Drive Bay x 1
z Rails for Rack
z Mounting screws (bag) ×1

YI-16SA2F4 / YA-16SA2F4p Fibre to SATAII
Subsystem

z Yotta Sport RAID subsystem x1
z CD-ROM x 1 ( Includes Hardware Installation

Guide, Software operation Manual & HTTP

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Proxy Server utility for Web browser-based
Configuration).

z Null cable x1
z Power Cord x 2
z Spare Fan x 1
z Spare Drive Bay x 1
z Rails for Rack
z Mounting screws (bag) ×1

YA-16SA2S3p Fibre to SATAII
Subsystem

z Yotta Sport RAID subsystem x1
z CD-ROM x 1 ( Includes Hardware Installation

Guide, Software operation Manual & HTTP
Proxy Server utility for Web browser-based

Configuration).

z Mini SAS to Mini SAS Cable x 2
z Power Cord x 2
z Spare Fan x 1
z Spare Drive Bay x 1
z Rails for Rack
z Mounting screws (bag) ×1

YB-24S32F4 / F8 Fibre to SAS RAID system

z RAID System x1
z RAID system Hardware Installation Guide (CD

media )

z RAID system Software Operation Manual (CD

media )

z RS232 cable x1
z Power Cord x 3
z FAN x 1
z HDD tray x 25
z Mounting screws (bag) ×1

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YB-24S32S3 SAS to SAS RAID system

z RAID System x1
z RAID system Hardware Installation Guide (CD

media )

z RAID system Software Operation Manual (CD

media )

z RS232 cable x1
z Mini SAS to Mini SAS Cabl e x 1 (Dual c o nt rolle r

x 2) or
Infiniband to Mini SAS Cable x 1 (Dual controller
x 2)

z Power Cord x 3
z FAN x 1
z HDD tray x 25
z Mounting screws (bag) ×1

YB-24S32PE PCIe to SAS RAID system

z RAID System x1
z RAID system Hardware Installation Guide (CD

media )
z RAID system Software Operation Manual (CD

media )

z RS232 cable x1
z PCIe 4X repeater card x 1 (Dual controller x 2)
z PCIe 4X to PCIe 4X Cable x 1 (Dual controller x

2)

z Power Cord x 3
z FAN x 1
z HDD tray x 25
z Mounting screws (bag) ×1

Note

To avoid the unmatched connector type between the Fibre HBA in the Host

computer and Yotta Sport RAID, The RAID system doesn’t include the Fibre
cable with the standard shipping.

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Refer to Software Operation manual for more detail information.

z Host computer with SCSI or Fibre interface.
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z Host computer with SAS interface (SAS-SAS RAID SYSTEM)
z Host computer with PCIe interface (PCIe-SAS RAID SYSTEM)
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supports ANSI terminal emulation (required for viewing Monitor Utility)

The hard drives in a RAID system should match in size and speed. All drives in any
array should be identical models with the same firmware versions. RAID system can
use any size drive, however the smallest drive will determine the size of the array.

There's no set formula to determine how much cache memory to use, but as a general
rule, a workstation, with mostly very large files, such as for audio or video editing and
playback, graphics or CAD files, can benefit from a large cache. File servers, with
multiple random access of varying file size, generally have little or no performance
improvement with additional cache.

RAID systems do not require the installation of different drivers for use with different
operating systems. RAID system is independent and transparent to the host operating
system.

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It is often recommended to install the hard drive with same brand,
model no., interface and capacity in this RAID subsystem.

Please do not install SAS and SATA hard drives at the same time, as
these hard drives spun at different speed and may lead to compatible
issues or performance decline.

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precaution when handle Yotta Sport RAID’s modules and components. Avoid
contact with backplane components and module connectors.

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The Yotta Sport RAID supports16~24 hot swappable drive bays. The following
sections describe how to install disks into Yotta Sport RAID subsystems.

Remove the empty hot swappable
driver bays

1. Push the unlock botton then slide

down the Releaser on drive bays .

2.

Left the handle to disengage the
drive bay from the slot.

Loading Hard Disk to the drive bay.

1. Put HDD into the bay.

2.

Fasten all 4 screws to mount HDD in
the bay and make sure the HDD is
properly tightened.

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Place drive bays back into the system

1. Slide in drive bay, make sure the

handle is open fully.

2.

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bay into the slot.

Note

The hard drives in a RAID array should match in size and speed. All drives in

any array should be identical models with the same firmware versions. RAID
arrays can use any size drive, however the smallest drive will determine the
size of the array.

Caution

Only use the screws offered with Yotta Sport RAID subsystem. Longer screws

might cause the drive damage.

Caution

All the drive bays ( with or without hard drive) must be placed in the Yotta

subsystem. Yotta’s cooling system is designed with full of drive bays. Missing
drive bays might cause the subsystem damage.

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you intend to rackmount. Yotta Sport RAID subsystem is designed for
installation into a industry-standard 19-inch rackmount cabinet. Following the
use of this section for installing the Yotta Sport RAID subsystem into a Rack

Step1: Assemble and adjust the slide Rails

a. Insert rear slide rail into left (right) slide rail
b. Adjust the length of the slide rails
c. Install P4*8M Screw and M4 NUT as figure 1
d. Determine where in the rack, the subsystem is going to be.
Install the brackets in the rack. Secure each side of the
brackets with two position screws through the front rack
posts, and two position screws through the rear rack posts.
When the rails can be properly fitted to the rack posts,
fasten the screws.

Figure 1: Assembly Slid rail and rack posts

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Step 2 : Install Clip nuts

Attach M5 clip nut on each side of the front rack posts.
clip nuts use the figure 2 below to locate the clip nuts.
Note:
These clip nuts will be used to secure the subsystem through its front ears
as will be discussed in Step 4.

Figure 2: Attach the clip nuts to the rack posts

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Step 3 : Slide the subsystem into the server rack

Lift the subsystem enclosure and slide it slowly and gently along the slide rail into
the rack.

Figure 3: Slide the subsystem into the server rack

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Step 4 : Secure the subsystem in the server rack

Fasten two M5 screws through the chassis ears in the front side of the chassis.
The RAID subsystem should now be securely mounted into the rack.

Figure 4: Secure the subsystem in the server rack

Install the Yotta Sport RAID subsystem into the Rack Cabinet

1. Lift the Yotta Sport RAID subsystem (one person on each side of the Yotta

Sport RAID) and approach the rack with the button-back of the Yotta Sport
RAID subsystem facing the end of Slide rails.

2. Slide the Yotta Sport RAID subsystem evenly into the rack cabinet all the

way.

3. Using the rackmount screws, secure the top and bottom of the Yotta Sport

RAID subsystem to the rack frame.

Caution

The Yotta Sport RAID subsystem is heavy, two person are required to move the

system in the procedure.

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YI-16SA2U4 / YI-16SA2F4 / Y A-16SA2F4p / YA-16SA2S3p:

Cable Yotta Sport RAID Device Purpose
Null Cable RS-232 Port

ANSI Terminal or a PC
with Terminal emulator.

Configuration Utility

SCSI cable /
Fibre cable/
Mini SAS Cable

Primary SCSI/ FC-AL
Secondly SCSI/ FC-AL

HBA of Host computer Host interface between

RAID and Host computer

Power Cord Power inlet A/C power outlet A/C power input
RJ 45 Cable Ethernet Port Switch or HUB Connect to Internet .

YB-24S32F4 / YB-24S32F8 / YB-24S32S3 / YB-24S32PE :

Cable Raid System Device Purpose
RS-232 Cable Terminal Port

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NSI Terminal or a PC with

Terminal emulator.

Configuration Utility

RS-232 Cable Console Port

A

NSI Terminal or a PC with

Terminal emulator.

Debug port, to check and
monitoring all of status of
RAID subsystem.

Fibre cable /

Mini SAS Cable

Primary FC-AL / SAS

Secondly FC-AL / SAS

FC-AL / SAS HBA of Host
computer

Host interface between
RAID and Host computer

PCIe 4X to PCIe
4X Cable

PCIe 4X Connector PCIe 4X Connector Host interface between

RAID and Host computer

Power Cord Power inlet A/C power outlet A/C power input
RJ 45 Cable Ethernet Port Switch or HUB Connect to Internet.

Mini SAS Cable SAS Expander Port Raid System Connect to SAS Expander

Make sure that all the devices are powered off before connecting or removing

cables to prevent power spikes which can damage technical components.

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CChhaapptteerr 33.. TTRROOUUBBLLEE SSHHOOOOTTIINNGG

This chapter contains trouble shooting procedures and
suggestions to minimize their impact on the Yotta Sport
RAID operation :

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If the fault LED on the front panel and LCD of Yotta Sport RAID light s red and LCD
displays a error message , or if Yotta Sport RAID’s Internet manager indicates a
fault, determine the reason for this alert immediately. Examine the component
LEDs to see if any indicates a fault, then replace it as soon as possible.

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Caution

Read the replacing notices earlier in this chapter before proceeding with

replacement.

This section provides instructions for the removal and installation of the RAID
controller components indicated in the figure below. This section is for the
reference of engineers. End users should not need to replace or remove
components.

YI-16SA2U4 / YI-16SA2F4 / Y A-16SA2F4p / YA-16SA2S3p:

Removing the controller from Yotta
Sport RAID :

In order to

access controller box, turn

anti-clock wise to release two thumb
screws on eject bar, then use the eject bar
to remove the controller box.

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Disconnect all cables, then unscrew four
fasteners on controller and upward to
remove it.

Installing the controller into Yotta Sport
RAID:

Reverse the procedure of “removing the
controller” to install the controller into

Yotta Sport RAID.
Then according to “Appendix C.

Configuration table” on “Soft Operation
Manual” to reconfigure your RAID

YB-24S32F4 / YB-24S32F8 / YI-24S32S3 / YI-24S32PE:

Removing the controller from
YB-24 series

YB-24S32F4 / F8
1-1.) Disconnect the host
cables
1-2.) Turn anti-clock wise to
release the thumb screw.
1-3.) Use the eject kit to remove

YB-24S32S3
1-1.) Disconnect the host
cables
1-2.) Turn anti-clock wise to
release the thumb screw.
1-3.) Use the eject kit to remove

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YB-24S32PE
1-1.) Disconnect the host
cables
1-2.) Turn anti-clock wise to
release the thumb screw.
1-3.) Use the eject kit to remove

Installing the controller into
YB-24S32F4 / YB-24S32F8 /YB-24S32S3 /

YB-24S32PE
Reverse the procedures as above to install the

controller into
YB-24S32F4 / YB-24S32F8 / YB-24S32S3 /

YB-24S32PE

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Note

There's no set formula to determine how much cache memory to use,

but as a general rule, a workstation, with mostly very large files, such
as for audio or video editing and playback, graphics or CAD files, can
benefit from a large cache. File servers, with multiple random access of
varying file size, generally have little or no performance improvement
with additional cache.

YI-16SA2U4 / YI-16SA2F4 :

Specifications:

Type  184-pin DDR DIMM module (DDR-266)

 ECC, without Register and Unbuffered.

Parity
(ECC)

 With parity for data security.

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Size  From 64MB, 128MB, 256MB, 512MB to 1GB

Architecture of supported DIMM:

Size Architecture

64 MB  9 (8M bit x 8)

128 MB  9 (16M bit x8)

256 MB  9 (32M bit x 8)

 18(16M bit x8)

512 MB  9 (64M bit x 8)

 18 (32M bit x 8)

1 GB  9 (128M bit x 8)

 18 (64M bit x 8)

Note

If you have plan to install a Battery Back up module with Yotta Sport

RAID subsystem, we will strongly recommend you to choice the
memory module which uses the low power consumption memory chips.
Only this type of memory can meet the spec. of maximum memory back
up duration. Especially, for memory sizes are 512MB and 1GB.

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YA-16SA2F4p / YA-16SA2S3p :

Yotta A Enha nce RAID is normally supplied with 512MB cache memory installed.

Note

There's no set formula to determine how much cache memory to use,

but as a general rule, a workstation, with mostly very large files, such
as for audio or video editing and playback, graphics or CAD files, can
benefit from a large cache. File servers, with multiple random access of
varying file size, generally have little or no performance improvement
with additional cache.

Specifications:

Type  240-pin DDR2 DIMM module x 1

Parity
(ECC)

 With parity for data security.

Size 

Up to 4GB with 64-bit DDR2-533 with ECC

Installing DIMM

To install a DIMM, ensure the system power is off and disconnected. Then:

1. Turn anti- lock wise to release three thumb

screws, then use the eject bar to remove
controller box.

2. Remove the daughter board.

3. Insert a memory card at a 45-degree angle

into the memory card socket so that the
gold teeth of the card are no longer visible.

4. Press the card down firmly until the latches

lock it into place.

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YB-24S32F4 / YB-24S32F8 / YI-24S32S3 / YI-24S32PE :

Read the pre-installation notices earlier in this chapter before proceeding with

installation.

RAID SYSTEM is normally supplied with 512MB

DDRII-533/667 SDRAM installed.

There's no set formula to determine how much cache memory to use, but as a

general rule, a workstation, with mostly very large files, such as for audio or
video editing and playback, graphics or CAD files, can benefit from a large
cache. File servers, with multiple random access of varying file size, g enerally
have little or no performance improvement with additional cache.

Memory serves as the data buffer to increase the CPU utilization rate and minimize the
overhead of data accessing , thus, improves the overall performance. YB-24S32 supports up
to 2GB

DDRII 533/667 DIMM type with ECC type memories .

The DDR memory socket is used

240-pin DDR2 DIMM socket . Use 25 degree DDR2

DIMM socket

DDRII SDRAM DIMM specifications:

Memory

Memory type

240-pin DDR2 DIMM x 1

Memory socket type 25 degree DDR2 DIMM socket
Memory size

Up to 2GB with 64-bit DDR533/667 with ECC

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Installing memory module

To install a DDRII SDRAM and BBM ensure the system is power off and disconnected. Then:

Removing the controller module from Raid
system.
1: Open the cover of controller module .

2. Insert a memory module into the memory
socket .

3.Close the cover of controller module .

Removing the BBM module from Raid system.

1: Turn anti-clock wise to release the thumb screw.

2. Use the eject kit to remove BBM Module.

Before starting any kind of hardware installation, please ensure that all power

switches have been turned off and all power cords disconnected to prevent
personal injury and damage to the hardware

Use screws provided with Yotta Sport system only. Longer or shorter screws

may cause electric shorting or un-proper installed.

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Static electricity can damage electronic components. To guard against such

damage:
Work in a static-free environment
Wear a grounded anti-static wrist strap
Store uninstalled components in anti-static bags
Handle PCBs by their edges and avoid touching chips and connectors.

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This section provides instructions for the removal and installation of the Fan
Module indicated in the figure below.

YI-16SA2U4 /YI-16SA2F4 /YA-16SA2F4p
/YA-16SA2S3p

Removing the Fan Module from Yotta
Sport :

Remove the Fan modules by slide the
release button left and pull the module out
of system.

Installing the Fan module into Yotta
Sport :

Insert a Fan module.

Replace the Fan in Fan module

1. There are two failure LEDs on the rear of
Fan module. Check which LED lights to
yellow.

2. Remove the Fan modules by anti-clock
wise to release the thumb screw then slide
it back and lifting off.

3. Release the screw to remove the defect
fan.

4. Insert the spare Fan and fasten the screw.

YB-24S32F4 / YB-24S32F8 /YB-24S32S3 /
YB-24S32PE

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Removing the Fan Module from RAID
system :

Remove the Fan modules by pushing the
latch to release the lock of module then
slide it back and lifting off.

Installing the Fan module into RAID
system :

Insert a Fan module into system , the latch
will lock the Fan module automatically.

Replacing Fan in a Fan Module:

Step 1:

Turn anti-clock wise to release the thumb screw.

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Step 2: slide the cover to blue arrow direction .

Step 3: Remove the cover of Fan module and lift the Fans .

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This section provides instructions for the removal and installation of the Power
Module indicated in the figure below.

Removing the Power Module from RAID
system YI-16SA2 ; Y A-16SA2 :

Unscrew the fastener, then push right the
release button, slide it back and lifting off.

Installing the Power module into Yotta
Sport:

Insert a Power module then fasten the
screw.

Removing the Power Module from RAID system YB-24S32 :

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Step1&2: Unscrew the fastener.
Step3:Release the latch and hold it at

unlock-position.

Step4:Slide it back and lifting off.

Installing the Power module into RAID
system :

Insert a Power module then fasten the
screw.

The Power indicator will turn bright “Green” to indicate it has powered on

Appendix A. Connectors

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SCSI
Connector

Pin# Signal Name Pin# Signal Name
1 SCSI_AC_DAT<12>+ 35 SCSI_AC_DAT<12>­2 SCSI_AC_DAT<13>+ 36 SCSI_AC_DAT<13>­3 SCSI_AC_DAT<14>+ 37 SCSI_AC_DAT<14>­4 SCSI_AC_DAT<15>+ 38 SCSI_AC_DAT<15>­5 SCSI_AC_PAR<1>+ 39 SCSI_AC_PAR<1>­6 SCSI_AC_DAT<0>+ 40 SCSI_AC_DAT<0>­7 SCSI_AC_DAT<1>+ 41 SCSI_AC_DAT<1>­8 SCSI_AC_DAT<2>+ 42 SCSI_AC_DAT<2>­9 SCSI_AC_DAT<3>+ 43 SCSI_AC_DAT<3>­10 SCSI_AC_DAT<4>+ 44 SCSI_AC_DAT<4>­11 SCSI_AC_DAT<5>+ 45 SCSI_AC_DAT<5>­12 SCSI_AC_DAT<6>+ 46 SCSI_AC_DAT<6>­13 SCSI_AC_DAT<7>+ 47 SCSI_AC_DAT<7>­14 SCSI_AC_PAR<0>+ 48 SCSI_AC_PAR<0>­15 GND 49 GND
16 GND 50 GND
17 TERMPWRA 51 TERMPWRA
18 TERMPWRA 52 TERMPWRA
19 GND 53 GND
20 GND 54 GND
21 SCSI_AC_ATN_L+ 55 SCSI_AC_ATN_L­22 GND 56 GND
23 SCSI_AC_BSY_L+ 57 SCSI_AC_BSY_L­24 SCSI_AC_ACK_L+ 58 SCSI_AC_ACK_L­25 SCSI_AC_RST_L+ 59 SCSI_AC_RST_L­26 SCSI_AC_MSG_L+ 60 SCSI_AC_MSG_L­27 SCSI_AC_SEL_L+ 61 SCSI_AC_SEL_L­28 SCSI_AC_CD_L+ 62 SCSI_AC_CD_L­29 SCSI_AC_REQ_L+ 63 SCSI_AC_REQ_L­30 SCSI_AC_IO_L+ 64 SCSI_AC_IO_L­31 SCSI_AC_DAT<0>+ 65 SCSI_AC_DAT<0>­32 SCSI_AC_DAT<9>+ 66 SCSI_AC_DAT<9>­33 SCSI_AC_DAT<10>+ 67 SCSI_AC_DAT<10>­34 SCSI_AC_DAT<11>+ 68 SCSI_AC_DAT<11>-

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Pin# Signal Name
1

NC

2

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3

RX

4

TX

5

CTS

6 NC

Ethernet RJ-45 Connector

Pin# Signal Name
1 TX+
2 TX­3 RX+
4 NC
5 NC
6 RX­7 NC
8 NC

RS-232 RJ-11 Connector

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8.

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Fibre SFP

Pin# Signal Name

1 VEFT
2 TFAULT
3 TDIS

4 MOD_DEF(2)
5 MOD_DEF(1)
6 MOD_DEF(0)
7 Rate Select
8 LOS

9 VEER

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VEER

12 RD­13 RD+

14 VEER
15 VCCR
16 VCCT
17 VEET

18 TD+
19 TD-

20 VEET

RS-232 & Modem Male Connector

Pin# Signal Pin# Signal
1 DCD 6 DSR
2 RXD 7 RTS
3 TXD 8 CTS
4 DTR 9 TXC
5 GND

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Mini-SAS cable Connector

Pin# Signal Name Pin# Signal Name
A1 GND B1 GND
A2 RX0+ B2 TX0+
A3 RX0- B3 TX0­A4 GND B4 GND
A5 RX1+ B5 TX1+
A6 RX1- B6 TX1­A7 GND B7 GND
A8 RX2+ B8 TX2+
A9 RX2- B9 TX2­A10 GND B10 GND
A11 RX3+ B11 TX3+
A12 RX3- B12 TX3­A13 GND B13 GND

Appendix B. Battery Back up Module

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The external RAID controller operates using cache memory .The battery Backup
Module is an add-on module that provides power to the external RAID controller
cache memory in the event of a power failure. The Battery Backup Module
monitors the write back cache on the external RAID controller, and provides power
to the cache memory if it contains data not yet written to the hard drives when
power failure occurs.

BBM Components

YI-16SA2U4 / YI-16SA2F4 / YA-16SA2F4p / YA-16SA2S3p :

External RAID Controller BBM’s Connector

Battery Connector

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BBM Specifications

Mechanical

Module Dimension (W x H x D) : 148 x 128 x 244 mm

BBM Connector

2 * 10 box header

Input Voltage

+3.6VDC

On Board Battery Capacity

2000MAH (2*1000MAH)

Installation

Make sure all power to the system is disconnected.
Connector J5 is available for the optional battery backup module. Connect the

BBU cable to the 12-pin battery connector on the controller
Integrators may provide pre-drilled holes in their cabinet for securing the BBM

using its three mounting positions.

Battery Backup Capacity

Battery backup capacity is defined as the maximum duration of a power failure for
which data in the cache memory can be maintained by the battery. The BBM’s
backup capacity varied with the memory chips that installed on the external RAID
controller..

Capacity Memory Type Battery Backup duration (Hours)
128MB DDR Normal (27mA) 74
128MB DDR Low Power (18mA) 111

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YB-24S32F4 / YB-24S32F8 / YB-24S32S3 / YB-24S32PE :

The external RAID controller operates using cache memory .The battery
Backup Module is an add-on module that provides po wer to the external RAID
controller cache memory in the event of a power failure. The Battery Backup
Module monitors the write back cache on the external RAID controller, and
provides power to the cache memory if it contains data not yet written to the
hard drives when power failure occurs.

BBM Components

Battery Connector

BBM Specifications

Mechanical

Module Dimension (W x H x D) : 50 x 5 x 147 mm

BBM Connector

3 x Pins Connector

Input Voltage

+3.6 VDC

On Board Battery Capacity

3000MAH (3*1000MAH)

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Battery Backup Capacity

Battery backup capacity is defined as the maximum duration of a power failure
for which data in the cache memory can be maintained by the battery. The
BBM’s backup capacity varied with the memory chips that installed on the
external RAID controller..

Capacity

Memory Type

Battery Backup duration(Hours)

512MB Memory Normal 160

1GB Memory Normal 105

Operation

Battery conditioning is automatic. There are no manual procedures for battery
conditioning or preconditioning to be performed by the user.

Battery bad a tendency to “remember” its capacity. In order to make sure of all the
capacity of your battery cells, allow the battery cell to be fully charged when
installed for the first time. The first time charge of battery cells ta kes about 24 hours
to complete.

Removing the Battery Backup Module

The battery module will need to be removed for one of the following reason:
Disconnect battery module if there is a long storage period before deployment
The LI-ION battery will no longer accept a charge properly.

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Specifications

RAID Architecture

Intel Xscale 80321 I/O processor
Proprietary ASIC to support extreme performance RAID 6 function.
Up to 1GB 200MHz DDR SDRAM on one DIMM socket with ECC protection
Marvell 8 channels SATA II controll er

RAID Features

RAID Levels : 0, 1, 3, 5, 0+1, 6 & JBOD
Multiple RAID selection
Online RAID level/stripe size migration
Online Array roaming
Online capacity expansion and RAID level migration simultaneously
Instant availability and background initialization
Automatic drive insertion / removal detection and rebuilding
Host Interface
YI-16SA2U4 YI-16SA2F4
Four Ultra320 SCSI Channels -

320MB/sec per channel

Four 4Gbps Fibre Channels –

400MB/sec per channel
Drive Interface
16 SATA II channel -3.0 Gbps

Monitors/Indicators
LCD Control Panel for setup, alarm mute and configuration
System status indication through LCD, LED and alarm buzzer
All system events can be sent to multiple user alerts to be via ‘ Plain English’

e-mails.

RAID Management

Field-upgradeable firmware in flash ROM.

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Firmware-embedded manager via RS-232 port.
Firmware-embedded SMTP manager – Monitor all system events and user can

select either single or multiple user alerts to be sent via ‘ Plain English’ e-mails.
Firmware-embedded Web Browser-based RAID manager via 1 0/100 Ethernet port

Operating System

OS independent and transparent.
Environmental /Physical

Cooling System

Hot swappable and redundant Cooling Fan modules.

Power System

Redundant by Dual 460W Power modules with PFC feature,
Load Sharing type and cableless design.

Electrical

AC Voltage 110-230 VAC
Ac Frequency 50-60Hz

Temperature

Operating Temperature : 10 to 35 degree C.

Relative Humidity

20% to 80% non-condensing

Dimensions

132mm (H) x 447mm(W) x 498mm (D)

Weight

21Kg (W/O HDD)

RAID Architecture

Intel high performance IOP348 I/O processor.
Support cache memory size up to 4GB in DDRII-533 DIMM type with ECC

embedded

RAID Features

Support RAID level 0, 1, 1+0, 3, 5, 6, 30, 50, 60 and JBOD
Multiple RAID selection
Online RAID level/stripe size migration
Online Array roaming / Offline RAID set
Online capacity expansion and RAID level migration simultaneously
Instant availability and background initialization
Automatic drive insertion / removal detection and rebuilding

Host Interface

YA-16SA2F4p YA-16SA2S3p
Quad 4Gbps Fibre Channels –

400MB/sec per channel

Quad SAS wide port – 600MB/sec per
wide port (3Gbps * 2)

Drive Interface

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16 SAT A 2.0 channel -3Gbps

Monitors/Indicators

LCD Control Panel for setup, alarm mute and configuration
System status indication through LCD, LED and alarm buzzer
All system events can be sent to multiple user alerts to be via ‘Plain English’

e-mails.

RAID Management

Field-upgradeable firmware in flash ROM.
Firmware-embedded manager via RS-232 port.
Firmware-embedded SMTP manager – Monitor all system events and user can

select either single or multiple user alerts to be sent via ‘Plain English’ e-mails.
Firmware-embedded Web Browser-based RAID manager via 1 0/100 Ethernet port

Operating System

OS independent and transparent.

Environmental /Physical
Cooling System

Hot swappable and redundant Cooling Fan modules.
YA-16SA2 Enhance

Power System

Redundant by Dual 460W Power modules with PFC feature,
Load Sharing type and cable less design.

Electrical

AC Voltage 110-230 VAC
Ac Frequency 50-60Hz

Tempe rat ure

Operating Temperature: 5 to 35 degree C.
Non Operating Temperature: -40 to 60 degree C..

Relative Humidity

20% to 80% non-condensing

Dimensions

YA-16SA2E4p/S3p 132mm (H) x 447mm(W) x 498mm (D)

Wei ght

YA-16SA2E4p/S3p 21Kg (W/O HDD)

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YB-24S32F4

Model

FC

RAID Engine

Intel Xscal i81341 @800Mhz

RAID Levels

0, 1,1+0, 3, 5 , 6, 30, 50 ,60 & JBOD

Cache Support
(Write back)

Up to 2GBytes with ECC240pins DDR2 SDRAM Memory

System Type

Rack mountable

Host Interface

Four 4Gb Fibre Channels, Standard SFP connectors

Host Transfer
Rate

4Gb/ Sec per loop

Disk Interface

SAS 3.0 Gbps

Disk Channel

24 SAS 3.0 Gb Disk Channels

LCD Display

2 Lines by 16 Characters

Hot Swap and
redundant

Yes (Power Supply, Drive and Fan).

Hot Spare

Yes (Drive).

Battery
Back-Up
Module

Optional, Support up to 72hrs battery back-up time (N.A.)

Array
Management
Support

Yes.

Automatic
Bad-Sector &
Error Recovery

Yes.

Automatic
Drive Rebuilds

Yes. Automatic Data rebuilds.

Remote
Terminal
Configuration

Yes. Through Network port .or Terminal port

Operating
Systems

O/S Independent and Transparent

Power Supply

460+460+460 watts Redundancy high quality power system,
Three 460 watts module with PFC function. Load sharing type
and cable-less design with Redundancy Three Power inlet

Electrical

AC Voltage 100-240 VAC

Ac Frequency 47-63Hz

Temperature

Operating Temperature : 5 to 35 degree C.

Non Operating Temperature : -40 to 60 degree C.

Relative
Humidity

20% to 80% non-condensing

Dimensions

447mm(W)*550mm(D)*4U(H)

Appendix C. Specification

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YB-24S32F8 Model

FC

RAID Engine

Intel Xscal i81341 @800Mhz

RAID Levels

0, 1,1+0, 3, 5 , 6, 30, 50 ,60 & JBOD

Cache Support
(Write back)

Up to 2GBytes with ECC240pins DDR2 SDRAM Memory

System Type

Rack mountable

Host Interface

Four 8Gb Fibre Channels, Standard SFP connectors

Host Transfer
Rate

8Gb/ Sec per loop

Disk Interface

SAS 3.0 Gbps

Disk Channel

24 SAS 3.0 Gb Disk Channels

LCD Display

2 Lines by 16 Characters

Hot Swap and
redundant

Yes (Power Supply, Drive and Fan).

Hot Spare

Yes (Drive).

Battery
Back-Up
Module

Optional, Support up to 72hrs battery back-up time (N.A.)

Array
Management
Support

Yes.

Automatic
Bad-Sector &
Error Recovery

Yes.

Automatic
Drive Rebuilds

Yes. Automatic Data rebuilds.

Remote
Terminal
Configuration

Yes. Through Network port .or Terminal port

Operating
Systems

O/S Independent and Transparent

Power Supply

460+460+460 watts Redundancy high quality power system,
Three 460 watts module with PFC function. Load sharing type
and cable-less design with Redundancy Three Power inlet

Electrical

AC Voltage 100-240 VAC

Ac Frequency 47-63Hz

Temperature

Operating Temperature : 5 to 35 degree C.

Non Operating Temperature : -40 to 60 degree C.

Relative
Humidity

20% to 80% non-condensing

Dimensions

447mm(W)*550mm(D)*4U(H)

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YB-24S32S3

Model

SAS

RAID Engine

Intel Xscal i81341 @800Mhz

RAID Levels

0, 1,1+0, 3, 5 , 6, 30, 50 ,60 & JBOD

Cache Support
(Write back)

Up to 2GBytes with ECC240pins DDR2 SDRAM Memory

System Type

Rack mountable

Host Interface

Four 4 x 3 SAS Ports, Standard Mini SAS connectors

Host Transfer
Rate

3Gb/ Sec per port

Disk Interface

SAS 3.0 Gbps

Disk Channel

24 SAS 3.0 Gb Disk Channels

LCD Display

2 Lines by 16 Characters

Hot Swap and
redundant

Yes (Power Supply, Drive and Fan).

Hot Spare

Yes (Drive).

Battery
Back-Up
Module

Optional, Support up to 72hrs battery back-up time (N.A.)

Array
Management
Support

Yes.

Automatic
Bad-Sector &
Error Recovery

Yes.

Automatic
Drive Rebuilds

Yes. Automatic Data rebuilds.

Remote
Terminal
Configuration

Yes. Through Network port .or Terminal port

Operating
Systems

O/S Independent and Transparent

Power Supply

460+460+460 watts Redundancy high quality power system,
Three 460 watts module with PFC function. Load sharing type
and cable-less design with Redundancy Three Power inlet

Electrical

AC Voltage 100-240 VAC

Ac Frequency 47-63Hz

Temperature

Operating Temperature : 5 to 35 degree C.

Non Operating Temperature : -40 to 60 degree C.

Relative
Humidity

20% to 80% non-condensing

Dimensions

447mm(W)*550mm(D)*4U(H)

Appendix C. Specification

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YB-24S32PE Model

24 bay PCIe-SAS

RAID Engine

Intel Xscal i81341 @800Mhz

RAID Levels

0, 1, 1+0, 3, 5 , 6, 30, 50 ,60 & JBOD

Cache Support
(Write back)

Up to 2GBytes with ECC 240pins DDR2 SDRAM Memory

System Type

Rack mountable

Host Interface

PCIe 4X

Host Transfer
Rate

2.5 Gbps * 4

Disk Interface

SAS 3.0 Gbps

Disk Channel

24 SAS 3.0 Gb Disk Channels

LCD Display

2 Lines by 16 Characters

Hot Swap and
redundant

Yes (Power Supply, Drive and Fan).

Hot Spare

Yes (Drive).

Battery Back-Up
Module

Optional, Support up to 72 hrs battery back-up time

Array
Management
Support

Yes.

Automatic
Bad-Sector &
Error Recovery

Yes.

Automatic Drive
Rebuilds

Yes. Automatic Data rebuilds.

Remote
Terminal
Configuration

Yes. Through Network port

Operating
Systems

Windows, Mac OS, Linux, Solaris, FreeBSD

Power Supply

460+460+460 watts Redundancy high quality power system,
Three 460 watts module with PFC function. Load sharing type
and cable-less design with Redundancy Three Power inlet

Electrical

AC Voltage 100-240 VAC, AC Frequency 47-63Hz

Temperature

Operating Temperature: 5 to 35 degree C.

Non Operating Temperature : -40 to 60 degree C.

Relative
Humidity

20% to 80% non-condensing

Dimensions

447mm(W)*550mm(D)*4U(H)

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