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Infortrend S12F-G1842 User Manual

Infortrend S12F-G1842
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Table of Contents
Infortrend
Infortrend EonStor / EonStor DS
S12/ S16/ S24 Series
Hardware Manual
Version 2.6

Table of Contents

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Infortrend S12F-G1842 Specifications

General IconGeneral
ModelS12F-G1842
CategoryStorage
Form Factor2U
Drive Bays12
ProcessorIntel Xeon
Drive TypeSAS/SATA
RAID Levels0, 1, 5, 6, 10, 50, 60
Power SupplyDual redundant power supplies
ControllerDual-active controller

Summary

Safety Precautions

Installation and Operation

Guidelines for installing and operating the EonStor DS RAID system and JBODs.

Service and Maintenance

ESD Precautions

2U Series

3U Series

4U Series

Major Components

RAID Controller and Interface

Describes the RAID controller, its memory, and the CBM methodology.

JBOD Controller and Interface

Explains the JBOD controller, data distribution, and SAS interface.

Single-Controller Models

Upgrading Single Controller to Dual Controller System

Instructions on how to upgrade a single-controller system to a dual-controller configuration.

Internal Backplane

Rear Panel Components

Controller Module of RAID Models

Identifies and describes the ports and indicators on RAID controller modules.

Controller Module of JBOD Models

Host Port of RAID Models

Fibre-Host RAID Models (SxxF Series)

Explains the host port types for different Fibre-Host RAID models.

SAS-Host RAID Models (SxxS Series)

iSCSI-Host RAID Models (SxxE Series)

Cache Backup Module (CBM) for RAID Models

System Monitoring Features

Firmware (FW) and SANWatch

Describes the system's firmware and the SANWatch management software.

Audible Alarms

Explains how audible alarms are triggered and managed for system failures.

Hot-swapping

Hardware Installation

Installation Prerequisites

Lists requirements for hardware installation, including environment and component checks.

Installation Procedures Overview

Installing Controller Module(s)

Installing Hard Drive(s)

Hard Drive Installation Prerequisites

Factors to consider when purchasing and preparing hard drives for installation.

Mux Board Installation

SAS Interface

Installing the Hard Drive into Drive Tray

Installing the Hard Drive Tray into the Enclosure

Installing CBM for RAID Models

Removing the RAID Controller

Steps for safely removing a RAID controller module from the chassis.

Controller Type

Installing the BBU (Type I)

Step-by-step guide for installing the Battery Backup Unit (BBU) in Type I controllers.

Installing the BBU (Type II)

Installing the RAID Controller

System Connection

General Considerations on Making Connections

Factors to consider when selecting drives, calculating performance, and connecting the system.

Host-Side Topologies

Primary concerns and recommendations for configuring host-side connection topologies.

Maximum Concurrent Host LUN Connection (“Nexus” in SCSI)

Maximum Queued I/O Count

Fibre-Host RAID Connections

Fibre-Host Topologies

Fibre Cabling

Simple End-to-End Connection

DAS (Direct-Attached) Connection

Switched Fabric Connection (Dual-Controller)

Switched Fabric Connection (Single-Controller)

SAS-Host RAID Connections

SxxS-R/G2240-4 Controllers in DAS Configuration

DAS Connection with Redundant Host Path

DAS Connection to Two Servers

iSCSI-Host RAID Connections

Network & Host Connection Topologies

High Availability IP SAN with Redundant RAID Controller

Single-Controller with Fault-Tolerant Path

High Availability IP SAN (Recommended Cabling for Remote Replication)

High Availability IP SAN with Port Trunk (Remote Replication Enabled)

Single-Controller with Trunk

Hybrid Host Connections

Single Hybrid Unit Connected to FC/iSCSI Hosts

Details connections for a single hybrid unit to FC and iSCSI hosts for optimal performance.

Utilizing Hybrid iSCSI ports for Data Replication

JBOD Connections

SAS Expansion Links

Type I Expansion Connection

Type II JBOD SAS Expansion Configuration

Configuration Rules

Management Console Connections

Power Connections

Power On Procedure

Power On Status Check

LCD Screen Startup Sequence

Power Off Procedure

System Monitoring

Alarms and I2C Bus

Restoring Default System Settings

System Maintenance

Replacing Controller Module(s)

Restoring NVRAM Data

Replacing the Memory Module on RAID Systems

Replacing the CBM for RAID Models

BBU Fault Conditions and Precautions

Replacing the BBU

Replacing the FBM

Replacing Power Supply Module / Cooling Module

Replacing the Power Supply Unit

Replacing 2UL-Gxxxx Model PSU

Replacing 4U RAID System PSU

Replacing a Cooling Module

Replacing 2UL-Gxxxx RAID System Cooling Module

Replacing 4U RAID Systems Cooling Module

Replacing a Hard Drive

Replacing the Enclosure

Differential Diagnosis to Determine Backplane Failure

Enclosure Replacement Must Knows

Enclosure Replacement Procedure

Fault Tolerance for RAID models

NEBS GR-1089 REQUIREMENTS

Slide Rail Installation Guide

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