321 Studios GHDX2-2430S-24F4D Computer Hardware User Manual


 
Galaxy Raid Installation and Hardware Reference Manual
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Table of Contents
CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION
1.1. PRODUCT OVERVIEW ................................................................................................1-1
1.1.1 Product Introduction ........................................................................................1-1
1.1.2 Enclosure Chassis ............................................................................................1-2
1.1.2.1 Chassis Overview........................................................................................................... 1-2
1.1.2.2 Physical Dimensions...................................................................................................... 1-3
1.1.2.3 Front Panel Overview .................................................................................................... 1-3
1.1.2.4 Hard Drive Numbering .................................................................................................. 1-4
1.1.2.5 Rear Panel Overview ..................................................................................................... 1-4
1.1.2.6 Back-plane Board........................................................................................................... 1-5
1.2. SUBSYSTEM COMPONENTS........................................................................................1-5
1.2.1 LCD Panel........................................................................................................1-5
1.2.2 Drive Trays.......................................................................................................1-6
1.2.3 RAID Controller Modules ................................................................................1-6
1.2.4 Controller Module Interfaces ...........................................................................1-7
1.2.5 DIMM Modules ................................................................................................1-9
1.2.6 BBU ..................................................................................................................1-9
1.2.7 PSUs...............................................................................................................1-10
1.2.8 Cooling Modules ............................................................................................1-11
1.3. S
UBSYSTEM MONITORING.......................................................................................1-12
1.3.1 I2C bus ...........................................................................................................1-12
1.3.2 LED Indicators...............................................................................................1-12
1.3.3 Firmware (FW) and RAIDWatch GUI ...........................................................1-13
1.3.4 Audible Alarms...............................................................................................1-13
1.4. H
OT-SWAPPABLE COMPONENTS..............................................................................1-13
1.4.1 Hot-swap Capabilities ....................................................................................1-13
1.4.2 Components....................................................................................................1-14
1.4.3 Normalized Airflow ........................................................................................1-14
CHAPTER 2 HARDWARE INSTALLATION
2.1. INSTALLATION OVERVIEW...............................................................................2-1
2.2. INSTALLATION
PRE-REQUISITES.....................................................................2-1
2.3. SAFETY
PRECAUTIONS:......................................................................................2-2
2.3.1 Precautions and Instructions............................................................................2-2
2.3.2 Static-free Installation......................................................................................2-3
2.4. GENERAL
INSTALLATION PROCEDURE .........................................................2-3
2.4.1 Installation Procedure Flowchart ....................................................................2-4
2.5. UNPACKING
THE SUBSYSTEM..........................................................................2-5
2.6. INSTALLATION
OVERVIEW...............................................................................2-5
2.6.1 Pre-installed Components ................................................................................2-5
2.6.2 Uninstalled Components ..................................................................................2-5