Intergraph Fibre Channel User Manual

Fibre Channel User’s Guide

Congratulations on purchasing Intergraph’s state-of-the-art Fibre Channel storage solution. If
you are a manager, you will find this solution gives you matchless performance in a cost­competitive storage device. If you are a technician, you will find this solution easy to install,
reliable, and easy to maintain. If you are a user, you will enjoy fast access to a vast expanse of
storage space.

Using This Document

The Fibre Channel User’s Guide contains all the information you need to install and use your
Fibre Channel disk array. This document is organized as follows:

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SS-1200 FCAL Rack Installation and User Guide describes how to install, configure, and
connect the Fibre Channel enclosure to your system, and how to use and maintain it.

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SS-1200 FCAL LRC Input/Output Module Installation Guide describes how to install the
Fibre Channel Arbitrated Loop (FCAL) Loop Resiliency Circuit (LRC) input/output (I/O)
modules in the Fibre Channel enclosure.

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SS-1200 FCAL Drive Carrier Module Installation Guide describes how to install the FCAL
drive carrier modules in the Fibre Channel enclosure.

Before You Begin

CAUTION To protect the Fibre Channel enclosure and related equipment from electrostatic

discharge, wear an anti-static wrist strap when setting up or reconfiguring the
enclosure.

WARNING To avoid damage to the enclosure’s power supply, set the voltage range

switch on the power supply to the proper AC line voltage for your location
(115 V or 220 V) before you connect the power cord and turn on power to
the enclosure.

Customer Support

Intergraph Computer Systems offers an assortment of customer support options.

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Intergraph Computer Systems provides a variety of hardware services for Intergraph and
third-party equipment. Services include warranty upgrades, repair depot service, on-site
hardware maintenance, system administration, and network consulting. Hardware purchased
from Intergraph Computer Systems includes a factory warranty ranging from 30 days to three
years. A detailed warranty description is available on the World Wide Web; see the Support
pages at http://www.intergraph.com/ics.

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Intergraph Computer Systems provides complimentary software support for 30 or 90 days
following shipment of a hardware or software product. This includes World Wide Web
access, Intergraph Bulletin Board Service access, FAXLink service, and telephone (Help
Desk) support. At the end of the complimentary support period, you can purchase other
levels of software support.

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You can visit Intergraph Computer Systems on the World Wide Web at
http://www.intergraph.com/ics. On these pages, you can get news and product
information, technical support information, software updates and fixes, and more.

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On the Intergraph Bulletin Board Service (IBBS), you can get technical support information,
software updates and fixes, and more. Using a modem (eight data bits, no parity, one stop
bit, any baud rate up to 14,400), call 1-256-730-8786. If you have trouble connecting to or
using the IBBS, call the Customer Response Center (see below).

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To get information on technical support via the FAXLink, call 1-800-240-4300. To get
documents via the FAXLink (up to five per call), call 1-256-730-9000.

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To get customer support by telephone:

− In the United States, call the Customer Response Center at 1-800-633-7248 between the

hours of 7:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. Central Time, Monday through Friday (except
holidays).

− Outside the United States, contact your local Intergraph Computer Systems subsidiary or

distributor.

Have the following information available when you call:

− Your service number, which identifies your site to Intergraph Computer Systems. You

use your service number for warranty or maintenance calls.

− Your Customer Personal Identification Number (CPIN). You get a CPIN the first time

you call the Customer Response Center; it is associated with your service number for
future call logging.

− The product’s name or model number.

− The product’s serial number. Software product serial numbers are included in the

product packaging. Hardware product serial numbers are on a sticker affixed to the
hardware product.

− Your name and telephone number.

− A brief description of the question or problem.

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To get information on more customer support options:

− Visit the Support pages on the World Wide Web at http://www.intergraph.com/ics.

− For hardware support questions in the United States, call 1-800-763-0242.

− For software support questions in the United States, call 1-800-345-4856.

− Outside the United States, contact your local Intergraph Computer Systems subsidiary or

distributor.

SS-1200-FCAL Rack
Installation and User Guide

Part No. 19933-01

Issue 1.0

June 01, 1998

Notices

The information in this document is subject to change without notice.

While every effort has been made to ensure that all information in this document is accurate, the Authors accept no
liability for any errors that may arise.

No part of this document may be transmitted or copied in any form, or by any means, for any purpose, without the
written permission of the Authors.

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Preface

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International St andards

The Xyratex SS-1200 series storage system complies with the requirements of the following agencies and standards:

• CE to IEC 950/EN60951

•UL

•cUL

Potential for Radio Frequency Interference

USA Federal Communications Commission (FCC)

Note This equipment has been tested and found to comp ly with the limits for a class A digital dev ice, pursuant to Part 15

of the FCC rules. These li mits are d esign ed to p rovid e reason able pr otectio n aga inst ha rmful int erferen ce when th e
equipment is opera ted in a commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio
frequency energy and, if not ins talled and used in accordance with the instruction manu al, may cause harmful
interference to radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful
interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense.

Properly shielded and grounded cables and connectors must be used in order to meet FCC emission limits. Xyratex
is not responsible for any radio or television int erference caused by using other than recommended cables and
connectors or by unauthorized changes or modifications to this equipment. Unauthorized changes or modifications
could void the user’s authority t o operate the equipment.

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Ope ra tio n is subj ec t to the follo wing two co nd iti on s: (1) this
device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including
interference that may cause undesired operation.

European Regulations

This equipment complies with European Regulations EN 55022 Class A: Limits and Methods of Measurement of
Radio Disturbance Characteristics of Information Technology Equipments and EN50082-1: Generic Immunity.

Safety

Warning To ensure safe and co rrect o peration o f the SS-12 00-FCAL s ubsy stem al l safety prec autions and

instructions referred to in this user guide must be followed thoroughly.

Caution All plug-in modules and blank plates are part of the fire enclosure and must only be removed

when a replacement can be immediately added. The system must not be run without all units in
place.

Permanently unplug the subsystem if you think that it has become damaged in any way and before you move it.

• An SS-1200-FCAL subsystem can weigh up to 45kg (99lb).Two people are required to remove or replace the
subsystem.

• The SS-1200-FC AL subsystem must only be operated fr om nominal power supply input vol tages of 100 ­120V AC or 200 - 2 40V AC . Ensure that the corre ct rang e is se lected o n each power supply prior to powe ring
on.

• The power supply cord is used as the main disconnect device. Ensure that the socket outlet is located near the
equipment and is easily accessible.

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• A trifurcated power cord, as supplied with the SS -1200-FCAL system, must be used in order to safely provide
a single power disconnect point.

• If a power cord is not supplied with your SS-1200-FCAL system, a power cord suitable for the c ountry of
destination and for use with the SS-1200 system application should be pro vided. Please refer to 1.4, ”SS-1200-

FCAL Technical Specification”, on page9 for details.

• If powered by multiple AC sources, disconnect all supply power for complete isolation.

• In order to comply with applicable safety, emission and thermal requirements no covers should be removed
and All bays must be fitted wit h either plug-in modules or blanking plates.

• The On/Off switches on each Power Supply/Cooling module Only isolate the power from that module. Any
other power supply/cooling modules will remain active.

• The power connecti on must always be disconnected prior to removal of the Power Supply/ Cooling module
from the encl o s ure.

• Before operating the Power Supply/Cooling module, it must be secured by tightening the retaining screw on
the module front panel.

• The subsystem must not be run for extended periods without the ESI/Ops Panel Module being in place.

• A safe electrical earth connection must be provided to the power cord. Check the grounding of the enclosure
before applying power.

• Provide a suitable power source with electrical overload protection to meet the requirements laid down in the
technical specification.

Caution Rack System Precautions

Ensure that the rack system being used for your SS-1200-FCAL installation meets the following
parameters:

The rack design should incorporate stabilizing features suitable to prevent the rack from tipping forward
during installation.

The rack should comply with the airflow requirements detailed in the technical specification.

The rack should have a safe electrical distribution and grounding system.

Moving and Handling

Disk drives are very susceptible to physical shock but damage may not be immediately obvio us.
Please observe the following precautions before moving and handling the enclosure:

• Always spin down devices prior to removing from the enclosure.

• If the SS-1200-FCAL enclosure has been installed in a 19 inch rack which is to be moved, remove all drives
and other plug-in modules and repackage before transporting them separately.

• Keep all plug-in modules packaged to protect them until they are required for installation.

• Take care not to drop any of the plug-in modules or strike them onto a hard surface.

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Data Security

• Power down your host computer and all attached peripheral devices before beginni ng installation.

• Each enclosure contains up to 12 removable disk drive modules. Disk units are fragile. Handle them with care,
and keep them away from strong mag netic fields.

• All the supplied plug-in modules and blanking plates must be in place for the air to flow correctly around the
enclosure and also to complete the internal circuitry.

• If the subsystem is used with modules or blanki ng plates missing for more than a few minutes, the enclosure
can overheat, causing power failure and data loss. Such use may also invalidate the warranty.

• If you remove any drive module, you may lose data.

– If you remove a drive module, replace it immediately. If it is faulty, replace it with a drive module of the

same type and capacity

• Ensure that all disk drives are removed from the enclosure before attempting to manhandle or move the rack
installation.

• Do not abandon your ba c ku p routines. No system is completely foo l proof.

ESD Precautions

Warning It is recommended that you check an d fit a suitable anti-static wrist or ank le strap and observe all

conventional ESD precautions when handling SS-1200-FCAL plug-in modules and components.
Avoid contact with backplane components and module connectors, etc.

Year 2000 Compliance

It is confirmed that all SS-1200 subsystem products have been designed and developed with Year 2000 compliance.

Special Tools and Equipment

There are no special tools require d but in o rder to c omplete the assembly of some co nfigur ations yo u may need the
following (not supplied):

• Cross head and slotted screwdrivers.

• Security keys ( one of these should be included with your SS-1200-FCAL enclosure for use with the drive
locks).

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Preface

What is in this guide

This user guide gives you step-by- step instructions on how to install, configure and co nnect the Salient storage
subsystem to your host computer system, and how to use a nd maintain the system.

Who should use this guide

This user guide assumes that you have a working knowledge of the Fibre C hannel Arbitrated Loop (FC-AL)
environment into which you are installing the SS-1200-FCAL system. If you do not have these skills, or are not
confident with the instructions in this guide, do not proceed with the installation.

Related publications

The SS-1200-FCAL Drive Carrier Module Installation Guide gives you step-by-step instru ctions on how to
install FC-AL drive carrier modules in a SS-1200-FCAL enclosure.

The SS-1200-FCAL LRC I/O Module Installation Guide gives you step-by-step instructions on how to install
the FC-AL I/O module in a SS-1200-FCAL enclosure.

The SS-1200 OEM Developer’s Guide provides sufficient information to enable third party system designers and
integrators to integrate a Salient system within a FC-AL environment.

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Contents

International Standards ........................................................... ........................................ .... ....... .... ... ...................... iii

Potential for Radio Frequency Interference ............................................................................................................ iii

European Regulations ............................................................................................................................................. iii

Safety ...................................................................................................................................................................... iii

Moving and Handling ............................................................................................................................................. iv

Data Security ............................................................................................................................................................. v

ESD Precautions ....................................................................................................................................................... v

Year 2000 Compliance ............................................................................................................................................. v

Special Tools and Equipment ................................................................ ............................................... .... ... ............. v

Preface ................... ... .... ........................................ .... ........................................ .................................................. .... vi

1 Introduction ....................................................................................................................... .............. 1

1.1 Th e SS-1 2 00- FCAL Syst em .......................................... ... ........................................ ................................... 1

1.2 The Enclosure Core Product ........................................................................................................................ 1

1.2.1 Enclosure Chassis .............................................................................................................................. 2

1.2.2 Tower Option .................. .... .... ........................................ ........................................ ... ........... ............. 3

1.3 Th e Plu g-i n Modul es ............................ .... .... ........................................ ............................................... ... ...... 3

1.3.1 Power Supply/Cooling Module ................. .... ... .... ........................................ ...................................... 3

1.3.2 Enclosure System Interface/Operators Panel Module ....................................................................... 4

1.3.3 Drive Carrier Modules .......................... .... ........................................ ........................................ ... ...... 7

1.3.4 Loop Resiliency Circuit Input/Output Module (FC) .......................................................................... 7

1.3.5 Blank Plates ....................................................................................................................................... 8

1.3.6 Multiple Power Supply/Cooling Modules .......................................................................................... 8

1.3.7 Visible and Audible Alarms ................................................................................................................ 8

1.3.8 Anti-tamper Locks .............................................................................................................................. 9

1.4 SS - 12 00 -FCAL Tech n ical Sp ecifi catio n .............................................................................. ........................ 9

1.4.1 Dimensions ......................................... ... .... .... ....................................... .............................................. 9

1.4.2 Weight ...................... .... ........................................ ........................................ ... ................................... 9

1.4.3 Power ................ ........................................ .... ....................................... ............................................ .. 9

1.4.4 Power Cord ............................. ........................................ ........................................ ......................... 10

1.4.5 Environment .................... .... .... ... ........................................ ................................................ ... .... ....... 10

1.4.6 Interfaces ................................. ... .... ........................................ .... ............................................... ... ....11

1.4.7 Drive Carrier Module Specification ................................................................................................ 11

1.4.8 FC-AL LRC I/O Module Specification ............................................................................................. 11

2 Getting Started .............................................................................................................................. 13

2.1 Introduction ................................................................................................................ ................................ 13

2.2 Planning Your Installation .................................................................................................. ....................... 13

2.2.1 Enclosure Bay Numbering Convention ............................................................................................ 15

2.3 Installation .................................................................................................................................................. 15

2.3.1 Pre-Requisites .................................................................................................................................. 15

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2.3.2 Rack Mounting Rail Kit .................................................................................. ................................. 15

2.3.3 Chassis Installation ......................................................................................................................... 16

2.3.4 Power Supply/Cooling Module Installation .................................................................................... 17

2.3.5 ESI/Ops Panel Module Installation ........................ ........................................ .... ............................. 19

2.3.6 Other Plug-in Modules ........................................... .... ... .... ........................................ ...................... 22

2.3.7 Interface Cabling ............................................................................................................................. 22

2.3.8 Blank Plates ................................... ... ........................................ .... ............................................... .... 22

2.3.9 Power Cord Connection ........ .... .... ........................................ ........................................ ... ........ ... .... 23

2.3.10 Grounding Checks .................................................. .... ........................................ ............................. 23

3 Operation ............................ ..... .............................................................. ...... .................................. 25

3.1 Before You Begin ...................................................................................................................................... 25

3.2 Power On ................................................................................................................................................... 25

3.2.1 Standby Mode .................................................................................................................................. 25

3.2.2 Run Mode (Normal Operation) ....................................................................................................... 26

3.3 Operator Panel LEDs ................................................................................................................................. 26

3.4 Starting the Drives ..................................................................................................................................... 27

3.4.1 Disk Drives LEDs ............................................................................................................................ 28

3.5 Power Down .............................................................................................................................................. 28

4 Troubleshooting and Problem Solving ....................................................................................... 29

4.1 Overview ................................................................................................................................................... 29

4.2 LEDs .......................................................................................................................................................... 29

4.3 Audible Alarm ........................................................................................................................................... 30

4.3.1 Audible Alarm Mute ........................................................................................................................ 31

4.4 Test Mode .................................................................................................................................................. 31

4.5 Troubleshooting ......................................................................................................................................... 31

4.5.1 System Faults ................................................................................................................................... 31

4.5.2 Power Supply/Cooling Fault s ........................................... ........................................ .... .................. 32

4.5.3 Thermal Control .............................................................................................................................. 32

4.5.4 Thermal Alarm ................................................................................................................................ 33

4.5.5 Thermal Shutdown ........................................................................................................................... 33

4.6 FC-AL Drive Carrier Module Faults ......................................................................................................... 34

4.7 Dealing with Hardware Faults ................................................................................................................... 34

4.8 Contin u ous Operatio n Durin g Repla c eme nt ...................................... .... .... ........................................... .... 34

4.9 Repl acin g a Modu le .......................................................... .... ........................................ ............................. 34

4.9.1 Power Supply/Cooling Module ......................................... .... ........................................ .................. 35

4.9.2 ESI/Ops Panel Module ................................................................. ................................................... 36

4.10 List of Spare Parts and Ancillary Items ..................................................................................................... 37

Glossary .................................................................................................................................................................. 39

Index ....................................................................................................................................................................... 41

Introduction

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Chapter 1
Introduction

1.1 The SS-1200-FCAL System

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1.2 The Enclosure Core Product

The SS-1200-FCAL design concept is ba sed on a sub system toge ther with a set of plug-in modules. T he Salient SS ­1200-FCAL subsys tem as supplied comprises:

• Chassis with Backplane installed.

• Power Supply/Cooling plug-in modules, in accordance with your required configuration (see Figure 1–4).

Figure 1–1 The SS-1200-FCAL System

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• An Enclosure System Interface/Operators Panel (ESI/Ops) plug-in module (see Figure 1–5).

• Blank plates, as required to complete your required configuration and installation.

• FC-AL Drive Carrier Modules and associated front dummy fascia plates. (See Figure 1–10).

• FC-AL Input/Output Modules. (See Figure 1–11 ).

• A third Power Supply/Cooling Module may be required to support some 10 000 rpm disk drives.

1.2.1 Enclosure Chassis

The chassis consists of two segmented chassis assemblies, constructed from a number of aluminum extruded
sections, with a Backplane PCB between them. The chassis assemblies each contain 12 'Bays', each of which
accommodates a plug-in m odule (lar ger module s can be acc ommodate d using mult iple bay spac es). The B ackplane
PCB provides logic level signal and low voltage power distribution paths. A SS-1200-FCAL chassis is shown in

Figure 1–2 and Figu r e 1– 3 .

• A Bay is defined as the space required to house a single 1.6" high 3.5 inch disk drive in its carrier module. e.g.
a 1 x 3 bay module would take the space of 1 drive width by 3 drive bays high (in r a ck mo unt configuration).

• A 4 x 3 Chassis fitted with 19 inch Rack mounting features enables it to be fitt ed to standard 19 inch racks. It
uses 4EIA units of rack space.

Figure 1–2 Enclosure Chassis (Front)

Figure 1–3 Enclosure Chassis (Rear)

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1.2.2 Tower Option

An optional tower kit is available, whi ch can be fitted to the rack chassis desc ribed here. Sep arate document ation is
provided with this option.

1.3 The Plug-in Modules

An SS-1200-FCAL Enclosure requires one or more of the follo w ing modules for normal operation:

1.3.1 Power Su pp ly/Cooling Module

Two Power Supply/Cooling modules are sup plied moun ted in the rea r of the enclo sure as part of the subsystem core
product. (Figure 1–4)

Up to three Power Supply/Cooling plug-in modules can be installed in the rear of the Enclosure.

PSU voltage operating r anges are nominally 115V or 230V AC, selected by means of a switch on the front of the
PSU, shown in Figure 2–3.

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An LED mounted on the front pa n el of th e Pow er Sup p l y/Cooling Module (see Figure 2–3) indicates the status of
the PSU and the fans.

Figure 1–4 Power Supply/Cooling Module

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1.3.2 Enclosure System In ter fa ce/Operators Panel Module

Supplied as part of the Enclosure core product, a typical Enclosure System Interface/Operators (ESI/Ops) panel
module is shown in Figure 1–5.

The(ESI/Ops) Panel provides the enclosure with a micro controller which is used to monitor and control all elements
of the Enclosure. Each element (Power, Cooling, Temperature, Device status) is interfaced to the processor using
an I

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C (I Square C) Bus.

The ESI/Ops Panel is available as a plug-in module suitable for fitting in the enclosure either front facing (Figure

1–6) or rear facing (Figure 1–7).

Figure 1–5 ESI/Ops Panel Module

Figure 1–6 ESI/Ops Panel (Front mounting)

ESI/Ops Panel

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Important Because the physical dimensions of the rear or front facing variants are different and they are not

interchangeable, they must each be ordered under their own unique part number.

1.3.2.1 Ops Panel Indicators and Switches

The Operator Panel includes Light Emitting diodes (LEDs) which show the status for all modules and an Audible
Alarm which indicates when a fault state is present. The indicators and switches listed in the following table are
located from left to right on the panel, as shown in Figure 1–8.

Figure 1–7 ESI/Ops Panel (Rear mounting)

ESI/Ops Panel

LED Indicators Symbol

System Status

Drive Status

Power & Cooling Status

UPS Status

Power Standby Status

Not Used

Switches

• Push-button Audible Alarm Mute

• Push-button Standby/Operational switch

• Rotary Keylock - Run/Service activate

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1.3.2.2 Manual Spin up Jumper

A manual spin-up jumper can be fitted to the rear panel of the ESI/Ops module, it is used to disable the auto spin
start function. (Please refer to Section 2.3.5.2 and 2.3.5.3).

Figure 1–8 Ops Panel Indicators and Switches

System Drive Power/Cooling UPS Standby

Run/ServiceAlarm MuteSecuring Latch

Figure 1–9 Manual Spin-up Jumper

Manual Spin up Jumper

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1.3.3 Drive Carrier Modules

Please refer to separate installation guide for device specific information.

1.3.4 Loop Resiliency Circuit Input/Output Module (FC)

Please refer to separate installation guide for details. (SS-1200-FCAL LRC I/O Module Installation Guide).

The FC-AL Backplane incorporates two independent loops formed by Port Bypass Circuits within the Loop
Resiliency Circuit (LRC) I/O modules. The LRC I/O module is shown in Figure 1–11.

The enclosure may obviously be configured with either 1 or 2 modules. If only 1 module is fitted this Must be
installed in middle Bay 3/2 as the Device ID thumbwheel switches only operate in this bay.

(Please refer to the separate LRC I/O module installation guide for details of the thumbwheel switches.

Figure 1–10 Drive Carrier Module

Figure 1–11 FC-AL LRC I/O Module

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1.3.5 Blank Plate s

Blank plates must be fitted over all vacant bays at the rear of the enclosure as shown in Figure 1–12. There are three

sizes of blank plate available:

– Single bay Rear blank pla te s
– 1x2 bay Rear blank plat e s
– 1x3 bay Rear blank plat e s

Warning Operation of the Enclo sure with

ANY

blank plates or rear modules mis sing will disrupt the a irflow

and the drives will not receive suffici ent coolin g. It is

ESSENTIAL

that all rear apertures are filled

before operating the unit.

1.3.6 Multiple Power Supply/Cooling Modules

If you have two or three Po wer Supply/Coo ling modules fitted, th ey operate togeth er. If one fails the ot hers maintain
the power supply and cooling while you replace the faulty unit.

Module replacement should only take a few minutes to perform but must be completed within 20 minutes from
removal of the failed module. Alternatively, if there is no replacement module available, a blanking plate could be
fitted after removing the faulty module.

Note Three Power Supply/Cooling modules must be fitted if you are installing

drives consuming more than 21 watts (operational), e. g. 10 000 rpm 9GB HH drives.

1.3.7 Visible and Audible Alarms

The functional modules have ass oci ated status LEDs. The ESI/Ops Panel shows a consolidated s tatus for all
modules.

LEDs show constant green for good or positive indica tio n and fla s hin g gree n/r ed if non-c riti cal co nd iti on s exist.
Constant Amber LEDs indicate there is a fault present within that module.

The ESI/Ops Panel also incorporates an Aud ible Alarm to indicate when a fault state is present and also an Alarm
Mute push-butt on.

Warning The Power Supply/Cooling module is not an operator removable part. It must only be removed by

a qualified service engineer who has knowledge of the hazards present within the module.

Figure 1–12 Enclosure with Blanking Plates

Blanking Plate

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1.3.8 Anti-tamper Locks

Anti-tamper locks may be fit ted in th e d rive c arrie r h and les (Figure 1–13) and are accessed through the hole in the

lower part of the handle trim piece.These are provided to disable the normal “Push/Push” latch action of the handle.

1.4 SS-1200-FCAL Technical Specification

1.4.1 Dimensions

Rack Enclosure

Height 177mm, Width 446mm, Depth 586mm

Tower Enclosure

Height 570mm (including wheels), Width 265mm (at base) 183mm (at top), Depth 592mm

1.4.2 Weight

1.4.3 Power

Figure 1–13 Anti-tamper Lock

Indicator Aperture

To lock turn 90º
anti-clockwise

Maximum Configuration 45 kg

Empty Enclosure (Rac k) 13 kg

Tower Conversion Kit 12 kg
PSU/Cooling Module 4 kg

Voltage Range 100 - 120 or 200 - 240 VAC (switched)
Frequency 47-63 Hz

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1.4.4 Power Cord

(minimum requirements)

1.4.5 Environment

Power consumption ( N ormal
operation 12 x 9GB Drives)

800 VA

Power supply peak & operational
currents (per supply)

6.5 A Nominal @ 110V 10 .5 A Pea k @ 110V

Inrush Current 40/80 A @ 110/220VAC (25° cold start 1 PSU)

Cord Type SV 0r SVT, 18 AWG mi nimum, 3 conductor
Plug 250V, 10A
Socket IEC 320, 250V, 10A

Table A–1 Ambient Temperature and Humidity

Temperature Range Relative Humidity Max. Wet Bulb

Operational 10°C to 40°C

(35°C if only 1 PSU/

Cooling Module)

20% to 80%

non-condensing

23°C

Non-Operational 0°C to +60°C 8% to 80%

non-condensing

Shipping -20°C to +60°C 5% to 100%

non-precipitating

Altitude 0 to 2133 m
Operational Shock Vertical axis 5g peak 1/2 sine, 10ms
Operational Vibration Random vibration power spectrum available on request
Non-Operational Sh ock 20g 20ms square wave
Acoustics Free standing enclosure declared ‘A’ weighted sound power level ≤6.8

Bels

Orientation & Mounting 19" Rack mount (4EIA Units)

• Rack Rails To fit 800mm depth Racks compliant with IEC 297

• Rack Characteri stics Back pressure not exceeding 5 pasca ls (0.5mm water gauge)

Safety & Approvals CE, UL, cUL

• EMC EN55022 (CISPR - A), FCC A

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1.4.6 Interfaces

1.4.7 Drive Carrier Module Specification

1.4.8 FC-AL LRC I/O Module Specification

Drive support See drive carrier specification
Attachment

Dual 12 drive FC-AL Loops

Passive Backplane with 2 Loop Resiliency Circuit (LRC) I/O Module.
FC-AL DB9 cables Maximum external cable length: Tx/Rx - 30m

Tx only (daisy chain) - 15m

MIA supported Tx/Rx connector only

Dimensions Height 48.8mm Width 125.35mm Depth 256mm
Weight 1.2kg (1.6” 9Gb driv e)
Operating

Temperature

10° C to 40° C (when installed in a SS-1200-FCAL system enclosure)

Power Dissipation 30 Watts maximum

Connectors DB9 x 2

• 1 wired for Tx and Rx with Media Interface Adapter (MIA) support.

• 1 wired with Tx only, for daisy chaining loops,

– 1 x DB9 x RS232 (when installed in bay 3/2)
– 1 x DB9 x RPC (when installed in bay 3/3)

Current Limit 1A for MIA support.

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Getting Started

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Chapter 2
Getting S tarted

2.1 Introduction

In this chapter, you are shown how to install your SS-1200-FCAL Enclosure and plug-in modules into an industry
standard 19 inch rack cabinet.

Caution When connecting up the SS-1200-FCAL subsystem, use only approved power cords.

2.2 Planning Your Installation

Before you begin installation you sho uld become fam ili ar with the co nfi gu ra tion require me nts of your S S-1 20 0­FCAL system, detailed in Table 2–1. The correct positions of each of the optional plug-in modules are shown in

Figure 2–1. Please refer to the accompanying FC-AL LRC I/O Module Installation Guide for details of FC-AL

configurations and installation.

Table 2–1 SS-1200-FC AL Configuration

Module Location

Drive Bays ALL drive bays must be filled with either a drive carrier module, front dummy fascia

or (front) ESI/Ops Panel module (Bay 1/1 only), no bays should be left completely
empty.

Power Supply/Cooling
Modules

See Table 2-2

• Single Power Supply/Cooling module: if red undancy is NOT required and the
installed disk drives are low p ower, a sin gle Powe r Supply/Co oling m odule mu st
always be fitted to rear Bay 2.

Single modules with a full compliment of drives will limit:

– the maximum operating temperature of the enclosure.

• Two Power Supply/Cooling modules: full power and cooling redundancy is
provided while a faulty module is replaced. Install the Power Supply/Cooling
modules in rear Bays 1 & 4. Refer to Table 2–2 for details of limitations

• Three Power Supply/cooling Modules: full power and cooling redundancy with
high power drives is maintained while a faulty module is replaced. Install the
modules in bays 1, 2 and 4.

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I/O Modules The Primary Module must be fitted in Bay 3/1. A second module (providing a second

loop path to all drives) may be fitted in Bay 3/3.

ESI/Ops Panel (variants
available for front or
rear facing)

• Front Facing - Install this in place of a drive in Front Bay 1/1.

Note: A special enclosure is required to support this configuration

• Rear Facing - Install in Rear Bay 3/2

Blank plates Rear blank plates MUST be fitted to ALL unused bays, there will be inadequate drive

cooling if any are left off.

Table 2–2 Minimum PSU Configurations

Average Operating

Drive Power

Minimum No. PSUs

(12 drives of same

type installed)

No. PSUs with

Redundancy

<13 1 2

14 - 21 2 2
22 - 30 3 3

Figure 2–1 Module Locations

Table 2–1 SS-1200-FCAL Configuration

Module Location

Front View

Rear View

1

1

4

2

3

3

2

4

1

1

2

2

3

3

Ops Panel (Front)

Drive or Facia

Drive or Facia Drive or Facia Drive or Facia Drive or Facia

Drive or Facia Drive or Facia Drive or Facia

Drive or Facia

PSU/Fan

or

Blank

PSU/Fan

or

Blank

PSU/Fan

or

Blank

Drive or Facia

Ops Panel

LRC I/O 1

LRC I/O 2

Drive or Facia Drive or Facia

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2.2.1 Enclosure Bay Numbering Convention

The enclosure bay numberi ng convention is shown in Figure 2–1. A Bay is defined as the space required to house

a single 1.6" high 3.5 inch disk drive in its carrier module. e.g. a 1 x 3 bay module would take the space of 1 drive
width by 3 drive bays hi gh (in the rack mount configuration).

The SS-1200-FCAL su bsystem is housed in a 4 x 3 enclosure, i.e. 4 bays wide by 3 bays high. The fron t bays are
numbered 1 to 4 from left to right, viewed from the front. The rear bays are numbered 1 to 4 from right to left,
viewed form the rear. Bays are numbered from 1 (top row) to 3 (bottom row). Module locations are identified from
a matrix of the top and side numbers, e.g. the front ESI/Ops panel should only be installed in front bay 1/1 (top left
when viewed from the front) while the rear ESI/Ops pan el should be installed in rear bay 3 /1 (top, middle row, when
viewed from the rear).

2.3 Installation

Caution The SS-1200-FCAL Enclosure w ith all its componen t parts in stalled is too heav y for eas y installa tion into

a Rack cabinet. The following procedures describe the installation of the SS-1200-FCAL enclosure and
highlights any critic al co-r equisite re quirement s and good handling p ractices which we e ncourage you t o
follow so as to ensure that a successful installation is achieved in the easiest manner.

Warning Ensure that you have checke d and fitted a suita ble anti-static wrist or ankle strap and observe all

conventional ESD precautions when handling SS-1200-FCAL modules and components. Avoid
contact with Backplane components and module connectors, etc.

2.3.1 Pre-Requisite s

The SS-1200-FCAL Enclosure is designed for installation into an industry standard 19 inch cabinet capable of
holding the unit.

• Minimum depth 580 mm from front flange to rear metalwork (excludes rear cabling).

• Weight (35 to 45 kg dependent upon configuration) per enclosure.

• A minimum gap of 25mm (1inch) clearance between the rack cover and front of drawer; and 50mm (2 inches)
rear clearance between rear of drawer and rear of rack is recommended in order to maintain the correct air flow
around the enclosure.

• The rack should present a maximum back pressure of 5 pascals (0.5mm water gauge).

2.3.2 Rack Mounting Rai l Ki t

A set of mounting rails is available for use in 19 inch rack cabinets. These rails have been designed and tested to
handle the maximum enclosure weight a nd to ensure that multiple SS-1200 enclosures may be installed withou t loss
of space within the rack. Use of other mounting hardware may cause some loss of rack space.

The rack mounting rail kit also incorporates a rear hold down mechanism to ensure shock and vibration immunity.

Please conta c t us t o en s ur e su i t a b l e mo unt rails are availabl e f or th e Rack you are using.

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2.3.2.1 Parts Check List

• Rack Mounting Rail Kit.

2.3.2.2 Installation Procedure

Please see detail drawings supplied with the rack mounting rail kit for assembly details.

2.3.3 Chassis Installation

2.3.3.1 Parts Check List

• Chassis (complete with Backplane installed but excluding all plug- in modules).

• Rack mount front flange mounting screws (4 off).

2.3.3.2 Procedure

1 Check for damage.

2 Slide the chassis assembly onto the rack rails until the front flanges engage on the rack. Ensure the chassis is

centrally located.

3 If in doubt about correct orientation, the drive bays (at front) should have their black drive connectors toward the

bottom of each bay.

Figure 2–2 Rack Mounting Rail kit