Promise Technology VRSTHD1P2T, VRSTHD4P2T User manual

VessRAID

1000f, 1000i, 1000s Series

FC, iSCSI, SAS

Quick Start Guide

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VessRAID 1000f, 1000i, 1000s Series Quick Start Guide

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Task 1: Unpacking the VessRAID

VessRAID Task List

• Task 1: Unpacking the VessRAID (page 3)

• Task 2: Installing the LCD Panel (Optional) (page 7)

• Task 3: Mounting VessRAID in a Rack (page 9)

• Task 4: Installing Disk Drives (page 12)

• Task 5: Making Data and Management Connections (page 15)

• Task 6: Setting Up Serial Cable Connections (page 29)

• Task 7: Connecting the Power (page 30)

• Task 8: Setting the IP Address (page 34)

• Task 9: Creating Logical Drives with WebPAM PROe (page 40)

• Contacting Technical Support (page 47)

Task 1: Unpacking the VessRAID

The VessRAID box contains the following items:

• VessRAID Unit

•

Quick Start Guide

• RJ11-to-DB9 serial data cable

• Screws for disk drives
(70 pieces for 16-bay, 50 pieces
for 12- and 8-bay)

printed

• 1.5m (4.9 ft) Power cords
(1700 models, 1; 1800 models, 2)

• CD with SNMP files,

and

Manual

PDF format

Quick Start Guide

Product

in

A Battery Backup Unit (BBU) is optional on the VessRAID subsystem. In the
event of a power failure, the BBU powers the controller cache to preserve any
data it contains.

Warning

This is a Class A product. In a domestic environment this product
may cause radio interference in which case the user may be
required to take adequate measures.

Warning

The electronic components within the VessRAID enclosure are
sensitive to damage from Electro-Static Discharge (ESD).
Observe appropriate precautions at all times when handling the
VessRAID or its subassemblies.

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Caution

• There is a risk of explosion if the battery is replaced by the
incorrect type.

• Dispose of used batteries according to the instructions that
accompany the battery.

VessRAID Model Line-up

Model Interface

Number

of Drives

Drive

Carriers

Power

Supplies

Controller

Fans

1840f+ Fibre Channel 16 plus 2 external

1840f Fibre Channel 16 original 2 internal

1840i+ iSCSI 16 plus 2 external

1840i iSCSI 16 original 2 internal

1840s+ SAS 16 plus 2 external

1840s SAS 16 original 2 internal

1830i+ iSCSI 12 plus 2 external

1830i iSCSI 12 original 2 internal

1830s+ SAS 12 plus 2 external

1830s SAS 12 original 2 internal

1820i iSCSI 8 original 2 internal

1740i iSCSI 16 original 1 internal

1740s SAS 16 original 1 internal

1730i iSCSI 12 original 1 internal

1730s SAS 12 original 1 internal

1720i+ iSCSI 8 plus 1 external

1720i iSCSI 8 original 1 internal

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Drive Carrier LEDs

Drive Carriers

Power and Status LEDs

Drive Carrier LEDs

Drive Carriers Power and Status LEDs

External Fans

SAS RAID ControllerDual Power Supplies

Figure 1. 12-bay VessRAID with the “original” drive carrier design

Figure 2. 12-bay VessRAID with the “plus” drive carrier design

A defective drive may be replaced without interruption of data availability to the
host computer. If so configured, a hot spare drive will automatically replace a
failed drive, securing the fault-tolerant integrity of the logical drive. The self­contained hardware-based RAID logical drive provides maximum performance in
a compact external enclosure.

Figure 3. VessRAID 1840f+ rear view

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SAS RAID ControllerDual Power Supplies

External Fans

iSCSI RAID Controller

Internal Fans

Dual Power Supplies

Internal Fans

SAS RAID ControllerSingle Power Supply

Figure 4. VessRAID 1830s+ rear view

Figure 5. VessRAID 1830i rear view

Figure 6. VessRAID 1730s rear view

For a description of the LEDs, see pages 30 and 31.

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Task 2: Installing the LCD Panel (Optional)

Connector on
the LCD panel

Connector on
the enclosure

Task 2: Installing the LCD Panel (Optional)

Cautions

• The LCD panel is NOT a hot-swap device. Be sure the
VessRAID is powered down before you connect or disconnect
the LCD panel.

• You must install the LCD panel before you mount the
VessRAID subsystem in a rack.

The LCD panel mounts to the left ear of the VessRAID enclosure.

1. Align the connector on the left bracket of the VessRAID enclosure to the
connector on the back of the LCD panel, as shown in

Figure 7. Align the connectors on the enclosure and the LCD panel

Figure 7.

2. Insert the two attaching screws through the holes in the left bracket and into
the threaded holes in the LCD panel, as shown in

Tighten the screws to secure the LCD panel to the bracket.

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Figure 8. Attaching the LCD panel to the VessRAID enclosure

The LCD screen activates when the VessRAID boots. See “Task 7: Connecting
the Power” on page 30.

Go to “Task 3: Mounting VessRAID in a Rack” on page 9.

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Task 3: Mounting VessRAID in a Rack

Task 3: Mounting VessRAID in a Rack

Cautions

• At least two persons are required to safely lift, place, and
attach the VessRAID unit into a rack system.

• Do not lift or move the VessRAID unit by the handles, power
supplies or the controller units. Hold the subsystem itself.

• Do not install the VessRAID unit into a rack without rails to
support the subsystem.

• Only a qualified technician who is familiar with the installation
procedure should mount and install the VessRAID unit.

• Be sure all switches are OFF before installing the VessRAID
unit or exchanging components.

• Mount the rails to the rack using the appropriate screws and
flange nuts, fully tightened, at each end of the rail.

• Do not load the rails unless they are installed with screws as
instructed.

• The rails available for the PROMISE VessRAID unit are
designed to safely support that PROMISE VessRAID unit
when properly installed. Additional loading on the rails is at
the customer’s risk.

• PROMISE Technology, Inc. cannot guarantee that the
mounting rails will support your PROMISE VessRAID unit
unless you install them as instructed.

Note

To lighten the VessRAID enclosure, remove the power supplies.
Replace the power supplies after the VessRAID unit is mounted in
your rack.

The VessRAID subsystem installs to the rack using the available mounting rails.
You can also use your existing rails.

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Vertical Rack Post VessRAID subsystem

Mounting rails mount
outside the rack post

Handles mount
outside the rack post

Figure 9.

A 16-bay VessRAID mounted in a rack with the available rails

To install the VessRAID subsystem into a rack with the available mounting rails:

1. Check the fit of the mounting rails in your rack system.
See page 11, Figure 10.

2. Adjust the length of the mounting rails as needed.
The rear rail slides inside the front rail. The rail halves are riveted together

and use no adjustment screws.

3. Attach the mounting rail assemblies to the outside of the rack posts, using
the attaching screws and flange nuts from your rack system.

Be sure the front rail support is on the bottom facing inward.
The alignment pins fit into the rack holes above and below the attaching

screws.
Use the attaching screws and flange nuts from your rack system. Tighten the

screws and flange nuts according to your rack system instructions.

4. Place the VessRAID subsystem onto the rails.

5. Secure the VessRAID subsystem to the rack.
One screw each side, in the upper hole only. Use the attaching screws and

flange nuts from your rack system. Tighten the screws and flange nuts
according to your rack system instructions.

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Inside of post

Rack front post

Rail attaching screws
(not included)

Alignment pins
two on each flange

Inside of post

Rack rear post

Front rail

Rear rail

Support for
subsystem

Note that only the front rail has a support for the subsystem.

Figure 10.Rack mount assembly diagram

This completes rack mounting. Go to “Task 4: Installing Disk Drives” on page 12.

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5

9

13

2

6

10

14

3

7

11

15

4

8

12

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Task 4: Installing Disk Drives

The VessRAID subsystems and VessJBOD expansion units support:

• SAS and SATA hard disk drives

• 3.5-inch hard disk drives

For a list of supported physical drives, download the latest compatibility list from
the PROMISE

Number of Drives Required

The table below shows the number of drives required for each RAID level

Level Number of Drives Level Number of Drives

RAID 0 1 or more RAID 6 4 to 32*

RAID 1 2 only RAID 10 4 or more**

RAID 1E 2 or more RAID 30 6 or more

RAID 3 3 to 32* RAID 50 6 or more

RAID 5 3 to 32* RAID 60 8 or more

* A JBOD expansion unit may be required.

** Must be an even number of drives.

support website.

Drive Slot Numbering

You can install any suitable disk drive into any slot in the enclosure. The diagram
below shows how VessRAID’s drive slots are numbered. Whether you have the
original or plus carriers, the slots are numbered the same.

Slot numbering is reflected in the WebPAM PROe and CLU user interfaces. See
Figures 11, 12, and 13.

Figure 11. 16-bay VessRAID drive slot numbering

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Figure 12.12-bay VessRAID drive slot numbering

Task 4: Installing Disk Drives

1

5

9

Figure 13.8-bay VessRAID drive slot numbering

1

5

Install all of the drive carriers into the VessRAID enclosure to ensure proper
airflow, even if you do not populate all the carriers with disk drives.

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6

10

2

6

11

3

7

4

8

12

3

7

4

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Installing Your Disk Drives

To install your disk drives:

1. Remove a disk drive carrier.

2. Carefully lay the disk drive into the drive carrier at the front, so that the screw
holes on the sides line up.

See page 14, Figure 14.

3. Insert the screws through the holes in the drive carrier and into the sides of
the disk drive.

• Install only the counter-sink screws supplied with the VessRAID.

• Install four screws per drive.

• Snug each screw. Be careful not to over-tighten.

4. Reinstall the drive carrier into the VessRAID enclosure.

Repeat steps 1 through 3 until all of your disk drives are installed.

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Disk drive

mounting screw

mounting screw

Figure 14.Disk drive mounted in a drive carrier

This completes disk drive installation. Go to “Task 5: Making Data and
Management Connections” on page 15.

Caution

VessRAID supports disk drive hot-swapping. To avoid hand
contact with an electrical hazard, do not remove more than one
drive carrier a time.

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Task 5: Making Data and Management Connections

Task 5: Making Data and Management Connections

You can configure your VessRAID for:

• Fibre Channel Direct Attached Storage (DAS), see below

• Fibre Channel Storage Area Network (SAN) (page 18)

• iSCSI Direct Attached Storage (DAS) (page 20)

• iSCSI Storage Area Network (SAN) (page 22)

• SAS Direct Attached Storage (DAS) (page 25)

• SAS JBOD Expansion (page 27)

Important

For a list of supported FC HBAs, Switches and SFPs, download
the latest compatibility list from the PROMISE

VessRAID does not support cascading of multiple RAID
subsystems. Cascading is planned for a future release.

Fibre Channel Direct Attached Storage (DAS)

This arrangement requires:

• A Fibre Channel (FC) interface card in the Host PC

• At least one FC transceiver for each VessRAID subsystem

• A network interface card (NIC) in the Host PC

• A standard network switch

support website.

Note

VessRAID Fibre Channel subsystems also have two (2) Ethernet
RJ45 iSCSI Port connectors. See
(DAS)” on page 20 for connection instructions.

“iSCSI Direct Attached Storage

Data Path

The VessRAID controller has two (2) FC Port connectors and one (1) SFF-8088
SAS Expansion Port connector. See

To establish the data path:

1. Install an FC transceiver into the FC data port on the VessRAID controller.
See page 17, Figure 16.

2. Connect the FC transceiver on the VessRAID controller to the Host PC or
Server.

See also “SAS JBOD Expansion” on page 27.

page 16, Figure 15.

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iSCSI data port 1

Management port

iSCSI data port 2

FC data port 2

FC data port 1

SAS expansion
port (to JBOD)

Management Path

The VessRAID controller has one (1) Ethernet RJ-45 Management Port
connector. See

To establish the management path:

1. Attach one end of an Ethernet cable to the network connector or standard
NIC in the Host PC.

Attach the other end of the Ethernet cable to one of the ports on the standard
network switch.

See page 17, Figure 16.

2. Attach one end of an Ethernet cable to one of the ports on the standard
network switch.

Attach the other end of the Ethernet cable to the Management Port on the
VessRAID subsystem.

If you have multiple VessRAID subsystems, Host PCs or Servers, repeat
steps 1 and 2 as required.

Figure 15.VessRAID 1840f+ data and management ports. 1840f is similar

Figure 15.

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NIC

Host PC or Server Network Switch

VessRAID 1840f+
1840f is similar

Management
Cables

Data Cable

FC Data Ports (2)Management Port

FC card

Figure 16.FC DAS data and management connections

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Fibre Channel Storage Area Network (SAN)

This arrangement requires:

• A Fibre Channel (FC) interface card in each Host PC

• At least one FC transceiver for each VessRAID subsystem

• A network interface card (NIC) in each Host PC

• A standard network switch

Note

VessRAID Fibre Channel subsystems also have two (2) Ethernet
RJ45 iSCSI Port connectors. See
(SAN)” on page 22 for connection instructions.

Data Path

The VessRAID controller has two (2) FC Port connectors and two (2) Ethernet
RJ45 iSCSI Port connectors. See

To establish the data path:

1. Install an FC transceiver into the FC data port on the VessRAID controller.
See page 19, Figure 17.

2. Connect the FC transceiver on the VessRAID subsystem to the FC switch.

3. Connect the FC switch to the FC HBA card in the Host PC or Server.
If you have multiple VessRAID subsystems, Host PCs or Servers, repeat

steps 1 and 2 as required.
See also “SAS JBOD Expansion” on page 27.

page 16, Figure 15.

“iSCSI Storage Area Network

Management Path

The VessRAID controller has one (1) Ethernet RJ-45 Management Port
connector. See

To establish the management path:

1. Attach one end of an Ethernet cable to the network connector or standard
NIC in the Host PC.

Attach the other end of the Ethernet cable to one of the ports on the standard
network switch.

See page 19, Figure 17.

2. Attach one end of an Ethernet cable to one of the ports on the standard
network switch.

Attach the other end of the Ethernet cable to the Management Port on the
VessRAID subsystem.

page 16, Figure 15.

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Host PCs or
Servers

NIC

Network
Switch

FC Switch

VessRAID 1840f+

VessRAID 1840f

FC card

NIC

FC card

Management Cables
Data Cables

FC Data Ports (2)Management Port

If you have multiple VessRAID subsystems, Host PCs or Servers, repeat
steps 1 and 2 as required.

Figure 17.FC SAN data and management connections

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iSCSI Direct Attached Storage (DAS)

This arrangement requires:

• A Gigabit Ethernet network interface card (GbE NIC) in the Host PC or
Server with iSCSI support in hardware or in software

• A standard network switch

• A network interface connector on the motherboard or network interface card
(NIC) in the Host PC

Note

These instructions also apply to the iSCSI Ports on VessRAID
Fibre Channel subsystems.

Configuring a Data Path

The VessRAID controller has four (4) Ethernet RJ45 iSCSI Port connectors. See
page 21, Figure 18.

To establish the data path:

1. Attach one end of an Ethernet cable to the GbE (iSCSI) NIC in the Host PC.
See page 21, Figure 19.

2. Attach the other end of the Ethernet cable to one of the four iSCSI ports on
the VessRAID controller.

If you have multiple VessRAID subsystems, Host PCs or Servers, repeat
steps 1 and 2 as required.

See also “SAS JBOD Expansion” on page 27.

Configuring a Management Path

The VessRAID controller has one (1) Ethernet RJ-45 Management Port
connector. See

To establish the management path:

1. Attach one end of an Ethernet cable to the network connector or standard
NIC in the Host PC.

Attach the other end of the Ethernet cable to one of the ports on the standard
network switch. See page 21, Figure 19.

2. Attach one end of an Ethernet cable to one of the ports on the standard
network switch.

Attach the other end of the Ethernet cable to the Management Port on the
VessRAID subsystem.

If you have multiple VessRAID subsystems, Host PCs or Servers, repeat
steps 1 and 2 as required.

page 21, Figure 18.

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iSCSI Data Port 2

SAS Expansion
Port (to JBOD)

Management Port

iSCSI Data Port 1

iSCSI Data Port 4

iSCSI Data Port 3

Standard NIC

GbE NIC

Host PC
or Server

Standard Network Switch

VessRAID 1830i+
1830i is similar

Management
Cables

Data Cable

iSCSI Data Ports (4)Management Port

Figure 18.VessRAID 1830i+ data and management ports. 1830i is similar

Figure 19.iSCSI DAS data and management connections

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iSCSI Storage Area Network (SAN)

This arrangement requires:

• A Gigabit Ethernet network interface card (GbE NIC) in the Host PC or
Server with iSCSI support in hardware or in software

• A GbE network switch

• A standard network switch

• A network interface connector on the motherboard or network interface card
(NIC) in the Host PC

Note

These instructions also apply to the iSCSI Ports on VessRAID
Fibre Channel subsystems.

Configuring a Data Path

The VessRAID controller has four (4) Ethernet RJ45 iSCSI Port connectors. See
page 21, Figure 18.

To establish the data path:

1. Attach one end of an Ethernet cable to the GbE (iSCSI) NIC in the Host PC.
Attach the other end of the Ethernet cable to one of the ports on the GbE

network switch. See page 24, Figure 20.
If you have multiple VessRAID subsystems, Host PCs or Servers, repeat

steps 1 and 2 as required.

2. Attach one end of an Ethernet cable to one of the ports on the GbE network
switch.

Attach the other end of the Ethernet cable to one of the four iSCSI ports on
the VessRAID controller.

Only one iSCSI data cable is required between the VessRAID and GbE
network switch. However, you can attach multiple cables to create redundant
data paths.

If you have multiple VessRAID subsystems, Host PCs or Servers, repeat
steps 1 and 2 as required.

See also “SAS JBOD Expansion” on page 27.

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Configuring a Management Path

VessRAID controller has one (1) Ethernet RJ-45 Management Port connector.

page 21, Figure 18.

See

To establish the management path:

1. Attach one end of an Ethernet cable to the standard NIC in the Host PC.
Attach the other end of the Ethernet cable to one of the ports on the standard

network switch. See page 24, Figure 20.

2. Attach one end of an Ethernet cable to one of the ports on the standard
network switch.

Attach the other end of the Ethernet cable to the Management Port on the
VessRAID subsystem. See Figure 20.

If you have multiple VessRAID subsystems, Host PCs or Servers, repeat
steps 1 and 2 as required.

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Host PCs or
Servers

Standard
Network
Switch

GbE
Network
Switch

VessRAID 1830i+

VessRAID 1730i

GbE NIC

Standard
NIC

GbE NIC

Management Cables
Data Cables

Standard
NIC

iSCSI Data
Ports (4)

Management Port

Figure 20.iSCSI SAN data and management connections

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SAS Direct Attached Storage (DAS)

This arrangement requires:

• A standard network switch

• A network interface connector on the motherboard or network interface card
(NIC) in the Host PC

Configuring a Data Path

The VessRAID controller has two (2) SFF-8088 SAS IN Port connectors and one
(1) SFF-8088 SAS Expansion Port connector. See

To establish the data path:

1. Attach one end of a SAS data cable to the SAS HBA card in the Host PC.
See page 26, Figure 22.

2. Attach the other end of the SAS data cable to one of the SAS ports on the
VessRAID subsystem.

See also “SAS JBOD Expansion” on page 27.

Configuring a Management Path

The VessRAID controller has one (1) Ethernet RJ-45 Management Port
connector. See

To establish the management path:

1. Attach one end of an Ethernet cable to the network connector or standard
NIC in the Host PC.

Attach the other end of the Ethernet cable to one of the ports on the standard
network switch.

See page 26, Figure 22.

2. Attach one end of an Ethernet cable to one of the ports on the standard
network switch.

Attach the other end of the Ethernet cable to the Management Port on the
VessRAID subsystem.

If you have multiple VessRAID subsystems, Host PCs or Servers, repeat
steps 1 and 2 as required.

page 26, Figure 21.

page 26, Figure 21.

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SAS IN Port 1 SAS Expansion

Port (to JBOD)

Management port

SAS IN Port 2

Host PC or Server Network Switch

Management
Cables

Management PortData Cable

NIC

SAS HBA card

VessRAID 1830s+

SAS IN Port 1

Figure 21.VessRAID 1830s+ data and management ports. 1830s is similar

Figure 22.SAS DAS data and management connections

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SAS JBOD Expansion

This arrangement requires:

• One (1) or more VessJBOD expansion subsystems

• One (1) SFF-8088 to SFF-8088 SAS cable for each VessJBOD expansion
subsystem

Configuring the Data Path

All 16-bay and 12-bay VessRAID subsystems have one (1) SFF-8088 SAS
Expansion Port connector.

To expand the data path:

1. Attach one end of a SFF-8088 to SFF-8088 SAS cable to the SAS
Expansion Port on the VessRAID subsystem.

See page 28, Figure 23.

2. Attach the other end of the SFF-8088 to SFF-8088 SAS cable to the SAS IN
Port on the VessJBOD subsystem.

If you have another VessJBOD subsystem, attach one end of the SFF-8088
to SFF-8088 SAS cable to the SAS OUT Port of the first VessJBOD to the
SAS IN Port of the second VessJBOD.

Important

VessJBOD subsystems have one SAS IN port and one SAS OUT
port. If you connect them incorrectly, the VessRAID does not
recognize the VessJBOD subsystems.

For more information, see the
CD that came with the VessJBOD subsystem.

VessJBOD Product Manual

on the

Configuring a Management Path

The VessRAID controller manages the VessJBOD subsystems. No additional
management connections are required for JBOD expansion.

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VessRAID 1830i

VessJBOD 1830+

SAS Expansion Port

SAS OUT Port

SAS IN Port

VessJBOD 1730

SAS data cable

Figure 23.SAS JBOD expansion data connections

After you complete your data and management connection, go to “Task 6: Setting
Up Serial Cable Connections” on page 29.

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Task 6: Setting Up Serial Cable Connections

RJ11 Serial Connector

RJ11 Serial Connector

RJ11 Serial Connector

Task 6: Setting Up Serial Cable Connections

Serial communication enables the Command Line Interface (CLI) and Command
Line Utility (CLU) on your PC to monitor and control the VessRAID. The
VessRAID package includes a RJ11-to-DB9 serial data cable.

Figure 24. Serial connector on an FC controller

Figure 25. Serial connector on an iSCSI controller

Figure 26. Serial connector on a SAS controller

To set up a serial cable connection:

1. Attach the RJ11 end of the serial data cable to the RJ11 serial connector on
the controller.

2. Attach the DB9 end of the serial data cable to a serial port on the Host PC or
Server.

This completes the serial cable connection. Go to “Task 7: Connecting the
Power” on page 30.

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Power

Controller Activity

Global Enclosure Status

Global RAID Status

Reserved

System Heartbeat

Task 7: Connecting the Power

Plug-in the power cords and turn on the switches on both power supplies.

Important

If you have a SAN, DAS, or Cascade with JBOD Expansion,
always power on the JBOD subsystems first.

When the power is switched on, the LEDs and LCD screen light up.

Front Panel LEDs

When boot-up is finished and the VessRAID subsystem is functioning normally:

• Power, Global Enclosure Status, and Global RAID Status LEDs display
green continuously.

• Controller Activity LED flashes green when there is controller activity.

• System Heartbeat LED blinks green seven times in three seconds, goes
dark for six seconds, then repeats the pattern.

Figure 27.VessRAID front panel LED display

Controller LEDs

When boot-up is finished and the VessRAID subsystem is functioning normally:

• Battery, and Controller status LEDs display green continuously.

• Ethernet LEDs display green or flash depending on your network
connection.

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