Acer Altos S300 Bedienungsanleitung

Acer Altos S300 User’s guide

xDual CSM configuration 28Dual concentrator services modules 28Join/Split bus jumper 30Powering on the Altos S300 series enclosure 31Altos S300 series

1 Introduction

This chapter introduces the Altos S300 series of storage arrays. The main features are described along with a list of the options and configurations

3About the Altos S300 series storage arrayThe Altos S300 series is a new concept in data storage that provides the optimum in investment protection an

1 Introduction4Features• Fourteen disk drive slots.• Redundant AC power supplies.• Redundant input power cords.• A total of four fans in two Advanced

5Disk drive carrierThe disk drive carrier supports a one inch disk drive with support for 10K RPM drives and higher (15K). The Altos S300 series encl

1 Introduction6Cooling systemCooling is provided by the two Advanced Cooling Modules (ACMs) located at the rear of the enclosure. Each of the ACM un

7I/O modulesThere are two I/O option slots located at the rear of the enclosure. One of these must contain an Enclosure Services Module (ESM) or a Co

1 Introduction8Terminating Services ModuleThe Terminating Services Module (TSM) has no external connectors and as such cannot have cables connected t

2 Installation precautions

Changes may be made periodically to the information in this publication without obligation to notify any person of such revision or changes. Such cha

This chapter discusses the important safety instructions along with the electrical, mechanical and environmental precautions that need to be taken whe

11ESD precautionsNote: Before you install or operate the Altos S300 series enclosure, we recommend that you read the following instructions. Electro

2 Installation precautions12Safety precautionsAlways observe the following before you install or operate the Altos S300. For language translations o

13Unpacking and initial setupCarefully unpack the carton and remove the contents. If the exterior packaging or items are missing or damaged, contact

2 Installation precautions14Rack installation precautions Before installing the Altos S300 series enclosure in an equipment rack, it is essential tha

15Circuit overloadingCare should be taken to ensure that the current does not exceed the rating of the power source circuitry. This includes cabling,

2 Installation precautions16

3 Cabling and configuration

This chapter describes how to cable and configure your Altos S300 series enclosure. Detailed information on how and where to connect the cables will

19Altos S300 series SCSI ID assignmentsThe SCSI ID’s for the Altos S300 series enclosure are hard set and cannot be changed in any way. The Altos S30

iiiWarranty/Limitation of LiabilityBasic WarrantyIn the absence of any optional warranty or continuing provisions by formal agreement, Acer warrants i

3 Cabling and configuration20I/O module LEDsThere are LEDs mounted on the ESM, CSM and TSM. This section will explain what these LEDs mean.ESM/CSM L

21Cabling the Altos S300 series enclosureThe Altos S300 series enclosure can operate in three main configurations: Single ESM and TSM, Single CSM and

3 Cabling and configuration22Single ESM and TSM configurationThis configuration can be cabled as either a Single (Joined) SCSI Bus or as a Dual (Spli

23The Bus A LED will be ON1 to indicate that all disks are on Bus A. The Environmental Services (ES) LED is ON for the TSM in this example to show th

3 Cabling and configuration24The Bus A LED2 will be on for top connector to indicate that first seven disks are on Bus A. The Bus B LED will be on f

25Single CSM and TSM ConfigurationThis configuration can be cabled as either a Single (Joined) SCSI Bus or as a Dual (Split) SCSI Bus configuration.Ca

3 Cabling and configuration26The Bus A LED will be ON3 to indicate that all disks are on Bus A. The Environmental Services (ES) LED is ON for the TS

27Note: For information on the host connectors, refer to the documentation supplied with the host system.The Bus A LED4 will be on for the top connec

3 Cabling and configuration28Dual CSM configurationFor this dual CSM configuration, there must be a Concentrator Services Module (CSM) installed in b

29In this configuration the SCSI bus is split, with each of the connectors attached to a host. If a host is disconnected from the enclosure, the CSM

ivtransportation costs for such replacement. Purchaser shall provide labor for removal of the defective product, shipping charges for return to Acer a

3 Cabling and configuration30Join/Split bus jumperThe ESM/CSM has a jumper located on it that forces the SCSI bus into joined or split mode. This ju

31Powering on the Altos S300 series enclosureThis section describes how the Altos S300 series enclosure is powered on. Jumpers installed on the I/O m

3 Cabling and configuration32Delayed StartIf you select this option, the disk drives will spin up sequentially i.e. not all together. To enable this

4 System monitoring

This chapter describes the devices used to monitor the Altos S300 Series. The location of the monitoring LEDs and how to interpret them is provided.

35OverviewThe Altos S300 series enclosure uses LEDs and an audible alarm to report the enclosure status. The LEDs are located on the enclosure module

4 System monitoring36Environmental status (ES) blockA fully configured Altos S300 series enclosure will include two ES blocks, one located on each I/

37• Two line serial buses for communication to all components.• Temperature sensor.• Failover logic to communicate with the other ES module.

4 System monitoring38Alarm buzzer muteThe alarm buzzer can be muted by pressing the alarm mute button located on the rear of the enclosure.12120I0IAl

39Enclosure front panel LEDsThe Altos S300 series enclosure has three LEDs on the front panel.. These LEDs display information about the enclosure as

vNoticesFCC noticeThis device has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.

4 System monitoring40Disk drive carrier LEDsEach of the 14 disk drive carriers have two LEDs - green and bicolor, indicators visible from the front o

41The following table describes how to interpret the bicolor (ES controlled) LED.Note: The alarm buzzer can be muted using the alarm mute button loca

4 System monitoring42Power supply LEDsThe Altos S300 series power supply provides power factor correction, over current and over voltage protection.

43Advanced cooling module (ACM) LEDsThe Altos S300 series has two variable speed fans per advanced cooling module. Each of the two ACMs on the rear

4 System monitoring44

5 Installing and removing components

This chapter describes the procedures for installing and removing the replaceable components in the Altos S300 series.

47Location of the ComponentsWarning! The module handles are to facilitate the easy insertion and removal of the modules, they should not be used to l

5 Installing and removing components48Installing and removing a disk drive carrierThe disk drive carriers are located in the front of the enclosure.

49Installing a disk drive carrier1. Select the disk drive slot into which the disk drive carrier is to be installed and remove the carrier blank, if t

viUse conditionsThis part complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not caus

5 Installing and removing components50Installing and removing a power supplyThe power supplies are located in the rear of the enclosure. Follow thes

51Installing and removing an advanced cooling module (ACM)The advanced cooling modules are located in the rear of the enclosure. Follow these procedu

5 Installing and removing components52Installing and removing an I/O option moduleThe I/O option modules (ESM and TSM) are located in the rear of the

Appendix A: Technical specifications

This appendix lists the general specifications of Altos S300.

55System• Drives per enclosure : Maximum of 14 drivesRedundant components• Two Environmental Services blocks located on the I/O modules (one on each).

Appendix A: Technical specifications56MonitoringTemperature, advanced cooling modules, power supplies, disk drives, and I/O option modules are all mo

57Operational shockHalf sine shock: 3G half sine shock with a pulse duration of 11 milliseconds or less. No permanent damage will occur at or below t

Appendix A: Technical specifications58• VCCI V-2/01.04

Appendix B: Safety statements

viiImportant safety instructionsRead these instructions carefully. Save these instructions for future reference.1. Follow all warnings and instructio

This appendix lists the safety statements of Altos S300.

61The following are safety statements for Altos S300:Caution: This equipment is intended only for installation in a restricted access location.Achtun

Appendix B: Safety statements62Caution: It is recommended that if interconnecting equipment resides within more than one equipment rack cabinet, th

63Minimumskravet er en korrekt jordet, antistatisk håndledsrem og en afleder.Obs: Før det blir gjort forsøk på installere eller fjerne komponenter, m

Appendix B: Safety statements64Caution: After removing the Module the resulting hole must be blocked by installing a blanking plate or by installing

65Advarsel! Det kan være en viss risiko for elektrisk støt i nærheten av tilkoblingspunktet for viften.

Appendix B: Safety statements66

67IndexAabout Altos S300 3advanced cooling modules 43install 51remove 51advanced cooling modules, 50air flow, 14alarm buzzer 38altitude 56ambi

Index68Ssafety instructions viisafety statements 59scsi id 19shock, operational 57single scsi bus 22, 25specifications 53split scsi bus 23,

viiia When the power cord or plug is damaged or frayedb If liquid has been spilled into the productc If the product has been exposed to rain or waterd

ContentsWarranty/Limitation of Liability iiiBasic Warranty iiiAltos S300 Warranty iiiCable Warranty iiiNotices vFCC notice vEuropean Community Sta