Altos S205F / S200F User’s ManualIssue 1.01 May, 2004• Acer and the Acer logo are registered trademarks of Acer Incorporated. Other company's pro
Acer S205F / S200F User’s Manualx• Do not abandon your backup routines. No system is completely foolproof.Special Tools and EquipmentThere are no spe
PrefacexiRevision HistoryVersion Date Description of Change1.0 1 May, 2004 Initial Release
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Introduction 1Chapter 1Introduction1.1 The Altos S205F / S200F Storage System.Figure 1–1 Altos S205F / S200F Storage System
Altos S205F / S200F User’s Manual21.2 The Enclosure Core ProductThe Altos S205F / S200F Storage System design concept is based on a subsystem togethe
Introduction3Figure 1–2 Altos S205F Enclosure Chassis (Front) * SES Drives (there must be a drive present in Bay 1/1 or 4/4 to enable SES comm
Altos S205F / S200F User’s Manual41.2.2 Tower OptionAn optional tower kit is available, which can be fitted to the rack chassis described here.1.3 Th
Introduction51.3.1.1 AC Power Supply/Cooling ModuleTwo Power Supply/Cooling modules (Figure 1–7) are supplied mounted in the rear of the enclosure as
Altos S205F / S200F User’s Manual61.3.2 Operators Panel Supplied as an integral part of the Enclosure core product, a typical Operators (Ops) Panel i
Introduction7Table 1–1 Altos S205F Ops Panel Switch Functions (Default settings at 2Gb/s) Switch Number*See Sw 11Function Recommended Setting Definiti
NoticesChanges may be made periodically to the information in this publication without obligation to notify any person of such revision or changes. S
Altos S205F / S200F User’s Manual8Table 1–2 Altos S200F Ops Panel Switch Functions (Default settings at 2Gb/s)Important Switch settings are only read
Introduction9Table 1–3 Altos S205F RAID I/O Module LEDsLED Functions Color DescriptionBattery Fail Amber When ON this LED denotes the following status
Altos S205F / S200F User’s Manual10The Altos S205F RAID I/O Module operates at 1 or 2 Gb/s.• One external port for expansion to further enclosures is
Introduction111.3.4 Supported Configuration Tools• RAIDWatch• R232 Management User Interface (MUI)1.3.5 Drive Carrier ModuleThe Drive Carrier Module c
Altos S205F / S200F User’s Manual121.3.5.1 SATA Transition CardFor Serial ATA use a Transition card is attached to the rear of each drive, this provi
Introduction131.3.6 Dummy Carrier ModulesDummy carrier modules are provided for fitting in all unused drive bays. They are designed as integral drive
Altos S205F / S200F User’s Manual141.5 Altos S205F / S200F Storage System Technical Specification1.5.1 DimensionsRack Enclosure inches millimetersHei
Introduction151.5.2 Weight1.5.3 AC Power (450W PSU)1.5.4 PSU Safety and EMC Compliance1.5.5 Power Cord(minimum requirements)Maximum Configuration Rac
Altos S205F / S200F User’s Manual161.5.6 EnvironmentTable 1–6 Ambient Temperature and HumidityTemperature Range Relative Humidity Max. Wet BulbOperat
Introduction171.5.7 Altos S205F RAID I/O Module Specification1.5.8 Altos S200F JBOD I/O Module SpecificationSpeed 1.5Gb/s internal to each drive, 1Gb
ContentsiiiPreface ...
Altos S205F / S200F User’s Manual181.5.9 Drive Carrier Module SpecificationPlease contact your supplier for details of approved drives.Important Oper
Getting Started 19Chapter 2Getting Started2.1 Introduction In this chapter, you are shown how to install your Altos S205F / S200F Storage System encl
Acer S205F / S200F User’s Manual20 Caution Dummy Carriers and Blank Modules MUST be fitted to ALL unused bays, there will be inadequate drive cooling
Getting Started21Figure 2–1 Altos S205F Module locations * SES Drives (there must be a drive present in Bay 1/1 or 4/4 to enable SES communicatio
Acer S205F / S200F User’s Manual222.2.1 Enclosure Bay Numbering ConventionThe enclosure bay numbering convention is shown in Figure 2–1. A Bay is def
Getting Started232.3.2.1 Parts Check List• Rack Mounting Rail Kit.2.3.2.2 Installation ProcedurePlease see detail drawings supplied with the rack moun
Acer S205F / S200F User’s Manual242.4 Power Supply/Cooling Module InstallationInstall in the rear of the enclosure in positions 1 and 5.Warning Do no
Getting Started25Figure 2–5 AC Power Supply/Cooling Module - Handle in Open PositionFigure 2–6 Installing an AC Power Supply Cooling Module (1)
Acer S205F / S200F User’s Manual262.5 RAID and JBOD I/O Module ConfigurationsImportant Please refer to section 2.10 for information on SATA drive con
Getting Started272.6.1 Connecting Multiple Enclosures Altos S205F Storage System enclosure expansion is achieved by connecting additional Altos S200F
iv2.2 Planning Your Installation ... 192.2.1 Encl
Acer S205F / S200F User’s Manual28Figure 2–9 Dual loops connection Each connection can see all the drives in the enclosure. J7 jumper of Altos S200F
Getting Started292.7 I/O Module InstallationWarning Operation of the Enclosure with ANY modules missing will disrupt the airflow and the drives will n
Acer S205F / S200F User’s Manual302.7.2 ProcedureCheck for damage especially to the interface connector, do not install if any pins are bent.1 The mo
Getting Started312.8 Altos S205F Drive Enclosure Device AddressingEach enclosure has 16 drives. The SEL_ID of each drive is determined by the device
Acer S205F / S200F User’s Manual32Notes 1 Drives are numbered row/column.2 With only one active PSU the enclosure will take approximately 96 seconds
Getting Started33Notes 1 ON = switch to the Right, OFF = switch to the Left.)On Off* Mode 2 (not supportedOff Off* Mode 3 (not supported)11 SOFT SELEC
Acer S205F / S200F User’s Manual34Notes 1 Drives are numbered row/column.With only one active PSU the enclosure will take approximately 96 seconds to
Getting Started352.11.2 Procedure1 Release the carrier handle, by pressing the latch in the handle towards the right and insert the carrier into the e
Acer S205F / S200F User’s Manual36Figure 2–14 Installing a SATA Drive Carrier Module (2)Figure 2–15 Installing an SATA Drive Carrier Module (3)
Getting Started372.11.3 Dummy Carrier ModulesAny unused drive bays must be fitted with a dummy carrier module. 2.11.4 Engaging the Anti-tamper LocksTh
PrefacevPrefaceWhat is in this manualThis user’s manual gives you step-by-step instructions on how to install, configure and connect a Altos S205F / S
Acer S205F / S200F User’s Manual382.12.2 Procedure1 Attach the power cord to the Power Supply/Cooling Modules,2 Attach the power cord to the in-line
Operation 39Chapter 3Operation3.1 Before You BeginBefore powering up the enclosure please ensure that all the modules are firmly seated in their corr
Acer S205F / S200F User’s Manual403.3 Ops Panel LEDsThe Ops Panel LEDs fault and status conditions are defined in Table 3–2 and shown in Figure 3–1.T
Operation413.4 Starting the DrivesUnless otherwise selected during installation, all drives in the enclosure should automatically start their motors.
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Glossary43GlossaryIn glossary definitions, italics are used for items defined elsewhere in the glossary and bold is used for the items shown in bracke
Altos S205F / S200F User’s Manual44Disk (drive, carrier, module) A SATA disk drive mounted in a carrier. You can have up to sixteen disk drive carr
Index45IndexaAC PSU 2, 4, 24Alarm Mute push-button 13anti-static wrist or ankle strap 22anti-tamper lock 12, 37Audible Alarm 6, 13bBackplane 2,
Acer S205F / S200F User’s Manual46 vVisible and Audible Alarms 13
Acer S205F / S200F User’s ManualviProperly shielded and grounded cables and connectors must be used in order to meet FCC emission limits. The supplie
Prefacevii• Do not lift the Alto S205F / S200F by the handles on the PSU/Cooling module, they are not designed to support the weight of the populated
Acer S205F / S200F User’s Manualviii• The power connection should always be disconnected prior to removal of the Power Supply/Cooling module from the
Prefaceix• The rack design should take into consideration the maximum operating ambient temperature for the unit, which is 35°C with a single Power Su
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