Infortrend EonStor GS 3000 Series - About this Manual; Revision History

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About This Manual

The manual introduces hardware components of EonStor GS RAID and JBOD systems. It also

describes how to install, monitor, and maintain them.

For non-serviceable components, please contact our support sites.

Firmware operation: Consult the Firmware User Manual on the CD-ROM.

EonOne software: Consult the EonOne User Manual on the CD-ROM.

Revision History

Version

Date

Description

1.0

Feb. 2016

Initial release

Main Page

Legal Information2
Contact Information3
Copyright Notice4
Safety Precautions5
Installation and Operation5
Service and Maintenance6
Important Notice6
ESD Precautions7
About this Manual8
Revision History8
Table of Contents9
Introduction14
Product Overview14
- Model Naming Conventions14
Model Variations15
Major Components16
- RAID Controller and Interface16
- JBOD Controller and Interface16
- Power Supply Unit with Built-In Cooling Module17
The Rear Panel18
- Dual-Controller Models18
- Single-Controller Models19
- Upgrading Single-Controller to Dual-Controller System19
- Connection between RAID and JBOD19
Chassis20
- Front Panel20
- Rear Panel22
- Internal Backplane24
Front Panel Components25
- LED Panel25
- Drive Tray Bezel26
Rear Panel Components27
- Controller Module of RAID Models27
- Super Capacitor & Flash Backup Module29
- PSU & Cooling Module30
System Monitoring Features31
- Expansion Enclosure Support31
- I 2 C Bus32
- Firmware (FW) and Eonone32
- Audible Alarms32
Hot-Swapping33
Hardware Installation34
Installation Prerequisites34
Installation Procedures Overview35
Unpacking the System36
- Box Contents36
- Preinstalled Components36
- Components to be Installed36
Installing Hard Drives37
- Hard Drive Installation Prerequisites37
- SAS Interface39
- Hard Drive Designation40
- Installing the Hard Drive into Drive Tray41
- Installing the Hard Drive Tray into the Enclosure42
- Installing Host Boards43
- Installing the Controller44
System Connection45
General Considerations on Making Connections45
- Host-Side Topologies46
- Host-Side Parameters46
- Maximum Concurrent Host LUN Connection ("Nexus" in SCSI)47
- Maximum Queued I/O Count48
Fibre-Host Connections (Including 10Gb FCOE Iscsi)49
- Fibre-Host Topologies51
- Fibre Cabling52
- Simple End-To-End Connection53
- DAS (Direct-Attached) Connection54
- Switched Fabric Connection (Dual-Controller)56
- Switched Fabric Connection (Single-Controller)58
SAS-Host RAID Connections60
- DAS (Direct-Attached Storage) Connection with Redundant Host Path61
- DAS (Direct-Attached Storage) Connection to Two Servers63
Iscsi-Host RAID Connections64
- Network & Host Connection Topologies65
- High Availability IP SAN with Redundant RAID Controller66
- Single-Controller with Fault-Tolerant Path68
- High Availability IP SAN (Recommended Cabling Method for Remote Replication)69
- High Availability IP SAN with Port Trunk (Remote Replication Enabled)71
Hybrid Host Connections73
- Single Hybrid Unit Connected to Fc/Iscsi Hosts73
- Utilizing Hybrid Iscsi Ports for Data Replication74
JBOD Connections75
- JBOD SAS Expansion Configuration75
- Configuration Rules76
- Dual-Controller Expansion Connection78
- Single-Controller Expansion Connections79
Management Console Connections80
- Connecting RAID System to External Consoles80
Power Connections81
- Checklist81
- Power Cords Connections82
- Power on Procedure82
- Power on Status Check83
- Power off Procedure84
System Monitoring85
Monitoring Features85
- LED Panel87
- Drive Tray LED89
Controller LED90
- Controller LED for RAID Models90
- Controller LED for 12 Gb/S SAS JBOD Models92
- Iscsi / Ethernet Management Port Leds93
- Gb Iscsi Host Port Leds (Fibre)94
- Gb Iscsi Host Port Leds (RJ45)94
- Gb Fibre-Host Port Leds95
- 16 Gb Fibre Channel Host Port Leds96
- 6G SAS-Host Port Leds97
- SAS-Host Port Leds98
PSU & Built-In Cooling Module Leds99
Alarms and I2C Bus100
- Audible Alarms100
Restoring Default System Settings101
- Restoring Default Settings101
System Maintenance103
Replacing the Controller Module(S): Single / Dual / Simultaneous Upgrade104
Replacing the Host Board107
Replacing the Memory Module on RAID Systems108
Replacing the CBM for RAID Models110
- Replacing the Flash Backup Module110
- Super Capacitor Fault Conditions and Precautions111
- Replacing Flash Backup Module (Coupled with Supercap)112
Replacing the Power Supply Module / Cooling Module113
- Detecting a Failed PSU113
- Replacing Power Supply Unit114
Replacing a Hard Drive116
Appendix118
Technical Specifications118
- Host Board Interface118
- RAID Configurations for RAID Models119
- Fault Tolerance for RAID Models120
- Power Supply121
- Dimensions122
- Environment123
Certifications124
Summary124
Slide Rail Kit Installation Guide125
Slide Rail Kits125
Enclosure Installation Prerequisites125
Unpacking the System126
Component Installation Procedure126
Tools Required126
Rack Ear Mount Kit127
- Kit Contents127
- Installation Procedure128
Slide Rail Kit130
- Kit Contents130
Once Mounted134

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