Document Outline

• Chapter 1: Product Overview
  • 1.1 Package Contents
  • 1.2 System Requirements
    • Operating Environment
    • Ethernet Settings
  • 1.3 Panel View
    • Closed Front Panel
    • Open Front Panel
  • 1.4 Disk Tray
    • Front View
  • 1.5 Fiber Controller Rear View
    • A12-FS
      • A12R-FS
    • A16-FS
      • A16R-FS
    • A24-FS
      • A24R-FS
  • 1.6 SAS Controller Rear View
    • A12-SS
      • A12R-SS
    • A16-SS
      • A16R-SS
    • A24-SS
      • A24R-SS
  • 1.7 Switch ID
    • 2U-12R/U Chassis ID
• Chapter 2: Hardware Installation
  • 2.1 Installing the Hard Disks
    • 2.1.1 SAS hard disks
      • 1. Insert the SAS hard drive into the hard disk tray. Screw the sides to secure the hard disk. Repeat this procedure to install more hard disks.
      • 2. Insert the key to the key slot and turn to unlock the front panel door.
      • 3. Pull open the front panel door.
      • 4. Insert the hard disk trays into the empty slots.
      • 5. Push down the tray handle to secure the hard disk tray into place.
      • 6. Repeat steps 4 to 5 until all the required disks have been installed.
      • 7. Close the front panel door, then lock it.
    • 2.1.2 SATA hard disks
      • AA-MUX Adapter
        • 1. Place the AA-MUX adapter on the hard disk tray and attach the four screws as shown.
        • 2. Place the hard disk into the hard disk tray with the drive connectors facing the AA-MUX adapter.
        • 3. Slide the hard disk towards the AA-MUX adapter and connect the power and data connectors.
        • 4. Attach the screws to secure the hard disk.
        • 5. Insert the hard disk tray into an empty slot.
        • 6. Push down the tray handle to secure the hard disk tray into place.
        • 7. Repeat steps 1 to 6 until all the required disks have been installed.
        • 8. Close the front panel door, then lock it.
  • 2.2 Mounting the RAID system
    • 1. Attack eight rack nuts into the rack, making sure that they correspond with the mounting points on the rails.
    • 2. Adjust the length of the rails as needed.
    • 3. Secure the rails using two nuts and bolts on both the front and back posts of the rack.
    • 4. Tighten the locking screws.
    • 5. Slide the RAID system into the rack and secure it into place using the fixing screws.
    • 2.2.1 Installing the Rail Extenders
      • 1. Install the rail extenders and attach the screws to secure them.
      • 2. Slide the RAID system into the rack and secure it into place using the fixing screws.
• Chapter 3: System Connections
  • 3.1 Connecting to the Host
    • 3.1.1 Connecting Fiber RAID System Controller to the Host
      • 1. Insert the SFP transceiver into the CH1 port.
      • 2. Then connect the optical cable to the SFP transceiver.
      • 3. Connect the other end of the optical cable to the HBA connector of the host server.
    • 3.1.2 Connecting SAS RAID System Controller to the Host
      • 1. Insert the SAS cable into the CH1 port.
      • 2. Insert the other end to the HBA connector of the host server.
  • 3.2 Connecting the GUI Management Port
    • 1. Insert the ethernet cable to the LAN port of the controller.
      • Figure 3-1 Connecting A16R-FS to LAN
    • 2. Connect the other end to the LAN switch.
  • 3.3 Connecting the CLI Management Port
    • 1. Insert the RS-232 cable into the COM port.
      • Figure 3-2 A16R-FS COM port connection
    • 2. Insert the other end to an external terminal.
  • 3.4 Connecting JBOD Enclosure
    • 1. Insert a SAS connector to the EXP port on the controller.
      • Figure 3-3 JBOD expansion on A16R-FS
    • 2. Connect the other end to the CH1 port of the JBOD system.
  • 3.5 Connecting and Turning On the Power
    • 1. Plug one power cable into the AC power port.
    • 2. Plug the second power cable into the other AC power port.
    • 3. Turn on the power switch.
• Chapter 4: Maintenance
  • 4.1 Replacing a Disk
    • 1. Unlock and open the front panel door.
    • 2. Push the button to release the tray handle.
    • 3. Grab the handle and gently pull out the disk tray.
    • 4. Unscrew the hard disk to detach it from the disk tray.
    • 5. Replace with a new hard disk. To install the hard disk, see also 2.1 Installing the Hard Disks on page 2-16 for more details.
    • 6. Slide the disk tray back into the empty slot then push down the tray handle.
    • 7. Close and lock the front panel door..
  • 4.2 Replacing a Controller
    • 1. Disconnect the fiber or SAS cables, mananagement, and serial power cables connected to the faulty controller.
    • 2. Loosen the screws of the controller.
    • 3. Lift the handle to eject the controller.
    • 4. Gently pull out the controller.
    • 5. Insert the new controller into the slot with the handle lifted.
    • 6. Push down the handle to lock the controller into place.
    • 7. Tighten the screws to secure the controller.
    • 8. Connect the fiber or SAS cables, management and serial cables.
  • 4.3 Replacing a Power Supply
    • 1. Identify the faulty power supply.
    • 2. Detach the power cable from the power supply.
    • 3. Loosen the screws of the faulty power supply.
    • 4. To remove the power supply, press the release catch and pull the handle at the same time.
    • 5. Press the release catch and push with the handle at the same time to insert the new power supply into the slot.
    • 6. Tighten the screws back to secure the power supply.
  • 4.4 Upgrading Memory
    • 1. Loosen the screws of the controller.
    • 2. Forcefully lift up the handle to eject the controller, then gently pull it out.
    • 3. To remove the memory card, release the retaining clips to eject the memory from the socket.
    • 4. Gently push the new memory card into the socket.
    • 5. Push the corners of the memory until the retaining clips click into place.
    • 6. Insert the controller back into the slot, then push down the handle to loc.
    • 7. Tighten the screws to secure the controller.
  • 4.5 Replacing a Fan Module
    • 1. Loosen the screws then pull out the faulty fan module.
    • 2. Insert the new fan module into the slot and tighten the screw(s) back into place.
  • 4.6 Installing Battery Backup Module
    • 4.6.1 A12R/U-FS&SS BBM Installation
      • 1. Loosen the screws and pull out the cooling fan tray.
      • 2. Place the BBM on the allocated slot (A).
      • 3. Secure the BBM by fastening 4 screws on the bottom of the cooling fan tray (B).
      • 4. Connect the small end of the cable to the connector port of the BBM. Then connect the other end to the cooling fan tray.
    • 4.6.2 A16R/U-FS&SS BBM Installation
      • 1. Loosen the screws and pull out the IO tray.
      • 2. Place the BBM on the allocated slot with the connector port facing the IO board (A).
      • 3. Secure the BBM by fastening 4 screws on the bottom of the IO tray (B).
      • 4. Connect the small end of the cable to the connector port of the BBM. Then connect the other end to the IO board.
    • 4.6.3 A24R/U-FS&SS BBM Installation
      • 1. Loosen the screws and pull out the controller.
      • 2. Place the BBM on the allocated slot (A).
      • 3. Secure the BBM by fastening 4 screws on both sides of the controller(B).
      • 4. Connect the small end of the cable to the connector port of the BBM. Then connect the other end to the controller.
• Appendix A: Specifications
• Appendix B: Accessories
• Appendix C: Company Contact