Maxtronic Co INDY-2400 Disk Array User Manual Indy2400 Ch2

Maxtronic International Co Ltd Disk Array Indy2400 Ch2

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Chapter 2 : " Getting Started "General OverviewThis chapter helps you get ready to use the Disk Array. It gives you : Unpacking & Checklist Choosing a place for Disk Array Identifying Parts of Disk Array Power Source Installing the Hard Disk Drives Host Linkage Power-On and Self-test LED Display and Function Keys LCD Status DisplayThe following illustrations will help you read the further sections. 2-1Special Note :RAID should never be considered a replacement for doing regular backup. It's highly recommended to conduct abackup strategy for critical data.
Unpacking & Checklist Before unpacking your Disk Array , prepare a clean and stable place to put the contents of your Disk Array's shipping container on. Altogether, you should find the following items in the package : The Disk Array AC power cord One External SCSI cable Keys ( For HDD Trays ) User Guide RS-232 Cable Remove all the items from the carton. If anything is missing or broken , please inform your dealer immediately. Save the cartons and packing materials that came with the Disk Array. Use these materials for shipping or transporting the Disk Array.2-2Getting StartedFigure : ChecklistESCEnter
Choosing a place for Disk Array When selecting a place to set up your Disk Array, be sure to follow the guidelines as below: Place on a flat and stable surface. Use a stand that supports at least 50 kgs for this Disk Array. (HDD included ) Place the Disk Array close enough to the computer for the Disk Array's External SCSI cable to reach it. Use a grounded wall outlet. Avoid an electrical outlet controlled by wall switches or automatic timers. Accidental disruption of the power source may wipe out data in the memory of your computer or Disk Array. Keep the entire system away from potential sources of electromagnetic interference, such as loudspeakers , cordless telephones, etc. Caution ! Avoid direct sunlight, excessive heat, moisture, or dust.2-3Getting Started
2-41Getting Started387Front ViewIdentifying Parts of the Disk ArrayFigure : Front View 1. LCD Status Display Panel2. HDD Trays 1 ~ 5 (From Up to Down)3. HDD Trays 6 & 74. HDD Trays 8 ~125. Function Keys ( , , Enter , ESC )6. Power-On Indicator ( PWR Unit 1 , PWR Unit 2 )7. Host Computer Access Indicator8. HDD Tray Lock ( Lock / Unlock )9. HDD Status Indicator ( Error (Red), Access (Yellow), Power-On (Green)) 2 49ESCEnter56
Host Port 1Host Port 22-5Getting StartedREAR VIEWFigure : Rear View 1. RS-232 Adapter (Terminal Port) 2. Power Supply Fail Indicator (Red) 3. Power Supply Unit On / Off Switch (0 / I) 4. Power Supply Unit 1 5. Power Supply Unit 2 6. AC Voltage Select Switch (115V/230V) 7. SCSI Channel Port ------( Host 1 ) 8. SCSI Channel Port ------( Host 2 ) 9. Cooling Fan10. Power Supply "Power-On" Indicator (Green)11. AC Power Input Socket12. Power Supply "Alarm" Reset Button13. Cooling Fan Screws2 415 7391011136128
Host Port 1Host Port 2 Power Source Choosing a Working VoltageThe system can run either on AC 115V (+/10%) or AC 230V (+/10%), Slide the AC voltage select switch on both of the two power supply units to the correct position which corresponds with the wall outlet supply voltage. Warning ! Wrong AC Voltage input will harm the power supply and cause serious damage to the Disk Array. Figure : Power Source This Disk Array is supplied with an AC power cord equipped with a 3-wire grounding type plug. This is a safety feature and it is important to only use a 3-wire grounded mains power cord.! This Disk Array must be grounded2-6Getting Started
2-7Getting StartedFigure : Installing HDD step 1, 2Installing the Hard Disk DrivesStep 1 : Unlock the HDD tray by turning the Key-lock to the correct position.Step 2 : Gently Pull out the HDD tray.ESCEnter
Getting Started2-8SCREWSSCREWSCabling Figure : Installing HDD step 3, 4, 5Step 3 : Insert HDD into the tray Step 4 : Screw in the hard drive. ( Use the correct size, type and thread )Step 5 : Cabling, Connect the Data cable and Power cable.
Getting Started2-9Figure : Installing HDD step 6, 7Step 6 : Gently slide in the HDD tray. Step 7 : Lock the HDD tray. When powered on, the Green LED will light up.ESCEnter
Host LinkageWith the HDD(s) installed correctly, you are ready to connect the Disk Array to your Host computer. Use a shielded twisted-pair SCSI cable to connect your Host computer to the Disk Array's built-in 68 pin SCSI adapter port. Connect the Host computer as shown below : Figure : Host linkage Caution ! For safety reasons, make sure the Disk Array and Host Computer are turned off when you plug-in the SCSI cable.2-10Getting StartedDisk ArrayHost ComputerSCSIPlug
Host Port 1Host Port 2 Power-On and Self-Test When you connect the Disk Array to the Host computer, You should press the ON/OFF Switch ( o / I ) on both of the power supply Hot-Swap units and It will turn the Disk Array on and the Self-Test will be started automatically. 2-11Getting StartedPower Supply Unit's On / Off Switch
LED Descriptions 1. Power Unit 1 Indicator light up : "Green" , it lights when the Power Unit 1 is plugged and operating functionally. 2. Power Unit 2 Indicator light up : "Green" , it lights when the Power Unit 2 is plugged and operating functionally. 3. Host Computer Access light up : "Yellow" , Indicates Host Indicator computer is currently accessing the Disk Array 4. HDD Power-On Indicator light up : "Green" , It lights when the HDD frame is locked and Power-On HDD Error Indicator light up : "Red" , when the HDD not installed or error. 5. HDD Access Indicator light up : "Yellow" , when HDD is accessed2-1251234Getting StartedLED Display & Function KeysLED Display Shown below is the LED Display. Please refer to the illustration, the LEDs inform you of the Disk Array's current operating status. Upon activating a certain function, the corresponding LED indicator should turn on indicating that the feature is engaged. Figure : LED DisplayESCEnter
Function Keys The four function keys at the top of the front panel perform the following functions : ( ) Up Arrow / Right Arrow Use to scroll the cursor Upward / Rightward ( ) Down Arrow / Left Arrow Use to scroll the cursor Downward / Leftward ( Enter ) Use to confirm a selected item ( ESC ) Use to exit a selection2-13Getting Started
LCD Status Panel Located the LCD panel, the LCD status panel informs you of the Disk Array's current operating status at a glance. Upon activating a certain function, a symbol or icon corresponding to that function will appear in the display window. The symbol will remain in the display window indicating the status of the Disk Array. Identifying the status on the LCD The following illustration shows the symbols (characters) been used and their representation. A description of each of the symbols in LCD display window :O On-line and functional R Error occur (Fault) I Identifying Disk Drive S Spare Disk Drive X Disk Drive not installed W Warning : Disk Drive with too many Bad Sectors A Add new Disk Drive when On-Line ExpansionExample of the LCD status display window : OOOOOOOOSSXX This informs you : a. HDD 1 ~ HDD 8 : On-line b. HDD 9&10 : Hot-Spare disk drive c. HDD 11&12 : Not installed2-14Getting Started

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