A12S2-SJ JBOD Quick Start Guide Includes hardware Installation information for: ExaSAN JBOD System Model: A12S2-SJ April, 2012
Introduction The ExaSAN A12S2-SJ 6Gb SAS JBOD Storage Expansion system is a 2U 12-bay rackmount enclosure for up to 12 SAS/SATA disk drives. Designed to be used with the A12S2-PS RAID storage system, The A12S2-SJ JBOD from Accusys meets the highest standards of easily deployable storage capacity expansion, redundancy and fault tolerance, data transfer and system integration. The A12S2-SJ JBOD works is unison with the A12S2-PS RAID storage system.
ExaSAN A12S2-SJ JBOD Quick Start Guide Table of Contents Page# Introduction...................................................................................................................................................1 Hardware Installation.......................................................................................................................................3 Step 1: Unpacking the JBOD System................................................................................................
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For installation of the A12S2-SJ JBOD storage expansion system, Follow the steps below for complete hardware installation instructions to achieve the best results. Step1: Unpacking the JBOD System 1 The following items come with the A12S2-SJ JBOD storage expansion system package, if any item is missing or damaged, please contact your supplier: 1. Hard disk tray: x 12 unit 2. Rail x 2 set 3. Quick Start Guide 4. External SAS cable (For SAS controllers only) 5. Screw pack x2 6. Power cable x 2 7.
Checking the Equipment You’ll Need Below is a complete list of all the equipment you’ll need to set up the ExaSAN A12S2-SJ JBOD system. Your A12S2-SJ JBOD package consists of the standard components listed below. Verify that you have all of the system components and accessories before beginning hardware installation. Item Item Image Item Description 1 A12S2-SJ A12S2-SJ JBOD, Hard Disk Tray.
4 Screw pack x 2 Used for attaching the A12S2-SJ 5 Rail x 2 set and rail extenders x 2 set Used for mounting the A12S2-SJ on a rack mount Note: Package include Quick Start Guide(with User Manual) Additional requirements for the A12S2-SJ JBOD and A12S2-PS RAID storage system: 1. Host server requirements: ■ Host server with PCIe 2.0 x4 or above (such as x8, x16 PCIe slot) and CD-ROM drive or network connection for software and driver installation.
Front Panel View A B C D E F JBOD: Front panel detail and handle LED lights NO. Item Description A JBOD Disk trays 12 removable disk trays B System Ready Blue: System ready C Fan D Temperature E Voltage F Beeper Quick Start Guide (Note: flashing indicates read/write accessing is in progress.
Disk Tray A JBOD: Front of tray with HDD NO.
Step 2: Making Connections The JBOD system has one controller with two x4 SAS ports that enables you to connect to a host computer, a RAID system or expand the JBOD enclosure. To use a x4 SAS cable to connect the JBOD system to a host computer or to a RAID system. Follow the procedures below: Host Sever HBA Figure 1-2 A12S2-SJ JBOD connection with a host server (workstation computer) and the A12S2-PS RAID storage system.
You can establish the connection of one or more A12S2-SJ JBOD units. Up to three A12S2-SJ JBOD expansion storage expansion units can be linked to a A12S2-PS RAID. See below: 1. Connect the RAID system EXP port to the SAS port (see port with the SAS icon on the rear panel JBOD1 using an SAS cable. ) of the 2. To connect to the next JBOD, connect the EXP port of JBOD1 to the SAS port (see port with the SAS icon on the rear panel ) of the JBOD2 using an SAS cable. 3.
Step 3: System Power-on Caution: Please power off the A12S2-SJ JBOD and unplug the power cord before inserting or removing the power cord. Connecting the Power 1. Insert the left power cable into the rear panel left AC power port. 2. Similarly, Insert the right power cable into the rear panel right AC power port. 3. Plug both power cords into the power source (outlet). 4. Once all the components and cables have been connected, the system can now be powered on using the Power On/Off Switch.
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Step 4: Host Configuration V i e w T h e A12 S 2 - P S R A I D R A I D G u a r d X GUI(Graphic User Inter face) to confirm the A12S2-SJ JBOD configuration, see below: 1. Select a “RAID.” 2. Select a “RAID level description.” 3. Click “JBOD 2.” Note: This will show either JBOD1, JBOD2, or JBOD3. (See step 2) 4. Click “Unselect all spare drives.” 5. Click “Create Array.” P14 Quick Start Guide Suggested or you may choose.
6. See information appear. 7. See volume (Example: 1.4 TB ACCUSYS A12S2-SJ…) 8. Click “Disk Utility.” 9. Select “Go” from the top tool bar (MAC). 10. Select “Utility.” 11. Select “Disk Utility.
12. Click “Continue.
13. Click “Restart” to reboot. 14. Click Apple icon in tool bar (MAC). 15. Select “About this MAC.” 16. Select “More info” from the MacOSX window. 17. Select “Extension.” 18. See information (For example: ACS6xxxx). Note: This information must appear. If it does not appear, check connections, reinstall the driver, or contact service for assistance.
Step 5: Powering Off the System Follow the procedures below to power off the system: 1. Stop all applications running in the host server. 2. Turn off the host server. 3. Close any GUI applications. 4. Power off the RAID system using the power switch. 5. Power off the JBOD system using the power switch. Caution: Disconnect all AC power cords from the MAINS to completely power off the devices.
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