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EonStor / EonStor DS S12/S16/S24 Series

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DAS (Direct-Attached Storage) Connection with Redundant Host Path

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Dual-controller models

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Legal Information2
Contact Information3
Copyright Notice4
Safety Precautions5
About this Manual8
Table of Contents10
Introduction14
Product Overview14
- Model Naming Conventions14
Model Variations15
- 2U Series16
- Series17
- 4U Series19
Major Components20
- RAID Controller and Interface20
- JBOD Controller and Interface20
- Power Supply Unit with Built-In Cooling Module21
The Rear Panel22
- Dual Controller Models22
- Single-Controller Models23
- Upgrading Single Controller to Dual Controller System23
- Connection between RAID and JBOD23
Chassis24
- Front Panel24
- Rear Panel26
- Internal Backplane31
Front Panel Components32
- LCD/LED Panel32
- Chassis Ear34
- Drive Tray35
Rear Panel Components36
- Controller Module of RAID Models36
- Controller Module of JBOD Models37
Host Port of RAID Models38
- Fibre-Host RAID Models (Sxxf Series)38
- SAS-Host RAID Models (Sxxs Series)39
- Iscsi-Host RAID Models (Sxxe Series)40
- Cache Backup Module (CBM) for RAID Models41
- 2U-Gxxxx Systems & S12S-J1000G PSU42
- DC PSU for Systems with "N" Designation43
- 2U Redundant and 3U RAID Systems PSU & Cooling Module44
- 4U RAID Systems PSU45
- 4U RAID Systems Cooling Module46
System Monitoring Features47
- Expansion Enclosure Support47
- I 2 C Bus48
- Firmware (FW) and Sanwatch48
- Audible Alarms48
Hot-Swapping49
Hardware Installation50
Installation Prerequisites50
Installation Procedures Overview51
Unpacking the System52
- Box Contents52
- Preinstalled Components52
- Components to be Installed52
Installing Controller Module(S)53
Installing Hard Drive(S)54
- Hard Drive Installation Prerequisites54
- Mux Board Installation56
- SAS Interface60
- Installing the Hard Drive into Drive Tray61
- Installing the Hard Drive Tray into the Enclosure62
Installing CBM for RAID Models63
- Removing the RAID Controller63
- Controller Type64
- Installing the BBU (Type I)64
- Installing the FBM (Type I)65
- Installing the BBU (Type II)66
- Installing the RAID Controller67
- Installing the Earth Lead Kit for DC PSU Systems68
System Connection70
General Considerations on Making Connections70
- Host-Side Topologies71
- Host-Side Parameters71
- Maximum Concurrent Host LUN Connection ("Nexus" in SCSI)72
- Maximum Queued I/O Count73
Fibre-Host RAID Connections74
- Fibre-Host Components (Including 10GB Iscsi)74
- Fibre-Host Topologies76
- Fibre Cabling77
- Simple End-To-End Connection78
- DAS (Direct-Attached) Connection79
- Switched Fabric Connection (Dual-Controller)81
- Switched Fabric Connection (Single-Controller)83
SAS-Host RAID Connections85
- Sxxs-R/G2240-4 Controllers in das (Direct-Attached Storage) Configuration86
- DAS (Direct-Attached Storage) Connection with Redundant Host Path88
- DAS (Direct-Attached Storage) Connection to Two Servers90
Iscsi-Host RAID Connections91
- Network & Host Connection Topologies92
- High Availability IP SAN with Redundant RAID Controller93
- Single-Controller with Fault-Tolerant Path95
- High Availability IP SAN (Recommended Cabling Method for Remote Replication)96
- High Availability IP SAN with Port Trunk (Remote Replication Enabled)98
- Single-Controller with Trunk100
Hybrid Host Connections101
- Single Hybrid Unit Connected to FC/ Iscsi Hosts101
- Utilizing Hybrid Iscsi Ports for Data Replication102
JBOD Connections103
- SAS Expansion Links104
- Type I JBOD SAS Expansion Configuration104
- Type II JBOD SAS Expansion Configuration107
- Configuration Rules109
Management Console Connections111
Power Connections112
- Checklist112
- DC Power Supply Power Cord Connection113
- Connecting Power Cords114
- Power on Procedure116
- Power on Status Check117
- LCD Screen119
- Power off Procedure120
System Monitoring121
Monitoring Features121
Front Panel123
- LCD Keypad for RAID Models123
- LCD Panel LED Definitions124
- LED Panel for JBOD Models125
- Drive Tray LED127
Controller LED128
- Controller LED for RAID Models128
- Controller LED for JBOD Models130
- Ethernet Management Port LED for RAID Models131
- Iscsi Host Port LED132
- Hybrid Iscsi Ports132
- 10Gb Iscsi Host Port LED133
- Fibre-Host Port LED for FC RAID Models134
- SAS-Host Port LED for SAS RAID Models135
PSU / Cooling Module Leds136
- 2UL-Gxxxx Model and 4U RAID Power Supply LED137
- 2UL-Gxxxx Model RAID System Cooling Module LED138
- 4U RAID System Cooling M Odule LED138
Alarms and I2C Bus139
- Audible Alarms139
Restoring Default System Settings140
- Restoring Default Settings140
System Maintenance142
Replacing the Controller Module(S): Single / Dual / Simultaneous Upgrade143
Replacing the Memory Module on RAID Systems147
Replacing the CBM for RAID Models149
- BBU Fault Conditions and Precautions150
- Replacing the BBU151
- Replacing the FBM152
Replacing the Power Supply Module / Cooling Module153
- Detecting a Failed PSU153
- Replacing the Power Supply Unit154
- Replacing 2UL-Gxxxx Model PSU156
- Replacing 4U RAID System PSU158
Replacing a Cooling Module160
- Replacing 2UL-Gxxxx RAID System Cooling Module161
- Replacing 4U RAID Systems Cooling Module162
Replacing a Hard Drive163
Replacing the Enclosure166
- Differential Diagnosis to Determine Backplane Failure167
- Enclosure Replacement Must Knows168
- Enclosure Replacement Procedure169
Appendix171
Technical Specifications171
- Host/Drive Interface171
- RAID Configurations for RAID Models172
- Fault Tolerance for RAID Models173
- Power Supply174
- Dimensions175
- Environment176
Pin-Out177
- 4 / 8 / 16Gbps Fibre Channel and 10Gbps Iscsi Host Port Pin-Out178
- SAS Host Port Pin-Out180
- Gbe Iscsi Host Port Pin-Out181
- DB-9 Serial Port & Cable182
- Ethernet Management Port183
- SAS (SFF-8088) Expansion Port Pin-Out184
- STP Ethernet Cable (Optional Accessory: Fibre-Host RAID Models)185
Certifications186
Summary186
Installing the Earth Lead Kit for DC PSU Systems188
Slide Rail Kit Installation Guide191
RAID/JBOD Models and Corresponding Slide Rail Kits191
- Eonstor DS Series191
- Eonstor Series192
Enclosure Installation Prerequisites193
Unpacking the System194
Component Installation Procedure194
Tools Required194
IFT-9272Ceslide28-0030 / IFT-9272Ceslide36-0030195
- IFT-9272 Kit Contents195
- Installation Procedure196
IFT-9273Ceslide32-0010 / IFT-9273Ceslide36-0010200
- IFT-9273 Kit Contents200
- Installation Procedure201
IFT-9279Cslider36205
- IFT-9279 Kit Contents205
- Installation Procedure206
IFT-9373Cslider36-0010208
- IFT-9373 Kit Contents209
- Installation Procedure210
- Removing the Enclosure215
Once Mounted216

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