Z Microsystems 8X User manual

Brand: Z Microsystems

Model: 8X

Type: User manual

Z Microsystems 8X is a low-profile, platform-independent network storage solution, equipped with 8 hot-swappable TranzPak 7 hard drive modules. It's designed to be a rugged and portable high-performance system for data intensive, mission critical applications. The 8X is packed in a lightweight, compact aluminum enclosure that will fit into any industry standard 7” (4U) RETMA rack or transit case slot. The device is equipped with a SCSI to SCSI RAID controller and offers high-end availability, performance, and fault-tolerance.

User Manual

TranzStor

Z Microsystems

FIELD-READY

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1. Use the power cable

supplied with the product

to help prevent interfer-

ence with radio and televi-

sion reception. The use

of cables and adapters

may cause interference

with electronic equipment

in the vicinity of this unit.

2. Changes or modiﬁ -

cations not expressly

approved by Z Microsys-

tems could void user’s

warranty.

WARNING

TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARDS, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS UNIT TO RAIN OR

MOISTURE. ALSO, DO NOT USE THIS UNIT’S POLARIZED AS PLUG WITH AN EXTENSION

CORD RECEPTACLE OR OTHER OUTLETS UNLESS ALL THREE PRONGS CAN BE FULLY

INSERTED

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK - DO NOT OPEN

CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR

BACK OF UNIT). NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALI-

FIED PERSONNEL.

This symbol warns the user that insulated voltage within the unit may have sufﬁ cient

magnitude to cause electric shock. Therefore, it is dangerous to make any kind of

contact with any part inside this unit.

This symbol alerts the user that important literature concerning the operation and

maintenance of this unit has been included. Therefore it should be read carefully in

order to avoid any problems.

REGULATORY

TranzStor

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SECTION PAGE

Introduction ........................................................................................................ 4

About This Manual ............................................................................................ 4

Safety Precautions ............................................................................................ 4

Product Description ........................................................................................... 5

Installation ......................................................................................................... 6

Shipment Contents ............................................................................................ 6

Required Tool .................................................................................................... 8

Preparations ...................................................................................................... 8

Installation Precautions ..................................................................................... 8

Rail Installation .................................................................................................. 9

8X RAID Installation .........................................................................................11

Cable Connections ...........................................................................................12

Ope rations ........................................................................................................ 13

Powering up TranzStor 8X ...............................................................................13

Establish Serial Connection .............................................................................13

Verify Channel Settings ...................................................................................14

Begin Quick Install Wizard ...............................................................................15

Add New Logical Drive .....................................................................................17

Status Indicators ............................................................................................. 20

TP7 Description ................................................................................................21

Inserting the TP7 ............................................................................................. 22

Removing the TP7 .......................................................................................... 23

Removing the Door ......................................................................................... 24

Replacing the Door ......................................................................................... 25

Maintenance ................................................................................................... 26

Cleaning the TranzStor 8X .............................................................................. 26

Replacing the Fan Assembly .......................................................................... 27

Troubles hooting ............................................................................................... 28

Conﬁ guring the Channels After Reset ............................................................ 28

Drive Failures .................................................................................................. 34

Schematics for TranzStor 8X .......................................................................... 39

Appendix ..........................................................................................................41

Speciﬁ cations ...................................................................................................41

Replacements ..................................................................................................42

Warranties ...................................................................................................... 43

Customer Support ........................................................................................... 49

Customer Feedback ........................................................................................ 50

TABLE OF CONTENTS

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ABOUT MANUAL

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

DANGER:

To avoid shock hazard:

Do not penetrate the 8X with any

screw longer than .18”. Damage will

occur.

Do not connect or disconnect the 8X

during an electrical storm.

 e power cord plug must be connected

to a properly wired and grounded

power outlet.

Any equipment to which the 8X will

be attached must also be connected to

properly wired and grounded power

outlets.

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This Manual is also available on the Z Microsystems website (www.zmicro.com). We

recommend you read this manual carefully and follow the instructions in the Installation

chapter for veriﬁ cation of system functions and control settings.

INTRODUCTION

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PRODUCT DESCRIPTION

INTRODUCTION

From the TranzStor family of low-proﬁ le, platform-independent network storage solu-

tions comes the TranzStor 8X SC (SCSI Controller). Featuring an Ultra 160 (or Ultra 320)

SCSI to SCSI RAID controller and 8 hot-swappable TranzPak 7 hard drive modules. The

TranzStor 8X SC RAID array provides data intensive, mission critical applications with the

high-end availability, performance and fault-tolerance they require.

Packed in a tough, lightweight, compact aluminum enclosure, this fail proof hot-plug stor-

age installs easily into any industry standard 7” (4U) RETMA rack or transit case slot. De-

signed speciﬁ cally to work under extreme conditions, this ultra-rugged low-proﬁ le modular

system utilizes hot-pluggable and removable TranzPak 7 hard drives to offer portability in

complex deployed computing environments. Each TranzPak 7 drive holds up to 400 GB

of storage capacity and features an extruded aluminium body and a die cast cam locking

front panel, solid protection for your deployed media investment.

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INSTALLATION

This portion of the Operations chapter is for quick reference only. For a more detailed

description of RAID conﬁ gurations, see the Controller Manufacturer’s user manual.

Shipment Contents:

8X Raid Enclosure (Power Sup-

plies and TP7s installed)

(6) Screw, SEM, Phillips, 10-32

x 1.00”, SS,

01-92220

(4) Screw, Pkh, Phillips, 10-32 x

0.375Lng, SS, 01-92087

(16) Washer, 10 Flat SS, 01-

91872

(8) Nut, Locking, 10-32, SS, 01-

92151

(4) Screw, 10-32 x 0.75 Pan Phil-

lips, 01-92112

(8) Screw, 10-32 x 0.50 Pan Phil-

lips SS ISEM,

01-91622

(8) Screw, 10-32 x 0.1875 Pan SS,

01-91827

INSTALLATION

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INSTALLATION

Raid Controller Manual

Warranty & Service Plan

8X User Manual

Electronic Documentation

Null Modem Cable (DB9F to DB9F)

IEC Power Cable

Rack Slides

SCSI LVD/SE External Terminators

(Quantities will vary depending on

RAID Controller Model)

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REQUIRED TOOLS

• Phillips Head Screwdriver

• 3/8” ratchet

NOTE: For the fastest and easiest

installation of the 8X, follow

these steps in the sequence they

are presented.

PREPARATIONS

In preparation to install the 8X, take the

following precautionary steps:

Turn off the electrical power to the host

computer.

INSTALLATION

PRECAUTIONS

When mounting the 8X, there is a

maximum of .18” screw penetration on the

underside and side screw hole locations.

INSTALLATION

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STEP 1: RAIL INSTALLATION

The 8X RAID will arrive with the slides unattached.

To attach the slides to the extension

brackets, use two panhead phillips screws

(part# 01-91622), two ﬂ at washers (01-

91872), and two lock washers (01-92151).

Insert the screws through the slots of the

extension bracket and into the holes in

the outer slide member. Secure loosely

with ﬂ at and lock washers. Do not tighten.

Repeat with the second slide assembly.

Positioning the slide assembly on the

inside of the rack, secure the front of the

slide assembly to the front of the rack using

a ﬂ at Phillips head screw (part #01-92087)

in the top position.

Secure the rear of the slide assembly to

the rear of the rack using two panhead

Phillips head screws (part #01-91622).

Tighten the slide assembly screws using

a Phillips screwdriver and 3/8” ratchet.

Repeat rail installation for other side.

Outer Slide Member

Slide Extension Bracket

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Once both slide assemblies are installed

in the rack, extend the middle members of

the slide assemblies out of the rack.

Extend the inner members of the slide as-

semblies out as far as they will go.

Press the slide locking tab on the outer

sides of the slides...

and remove the inner members of the slide

assemblies.

Lay the inner members along either side

of the 8X RAID, placing the pointed end of

the members toward the rear of the unit.

This is how the inner members will be at-

tached to the 8X RAID.

Attach the inner members to the sides of

the 8X RAID using 10-32 x 3/16” panhead

Phillips head screws (part# 01-91827).

Middle Slide Member

Inner Slide Member

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Slide the unit in until the slide action stops.

Hold the 8X RAID up to the extended

rails with the rear of the 8X RAID to the

rear of the rack. Insert the inner member

(attached to the 8X RAID) into the middle

member of the slide.

CAUTION: When attaching the inner

members of the slide assemblies

to the sides of the 8X RAID,

ensure screw penetration

does not exceed 3/16” length.

Damage may result if screw

length exceeds 3/16” length.

Use 10-32 x 3/16” screws only

(part# 01-91827).

STEP 2: 8X RAID INSTALLATION

Secure the front of the 8X RAID to the rack

with three 8-32 x .75” panhead Phillips

screws on each side. See image above.

Simultaneously press the slide locking tab

in and push the unit all the way back into

the rack.

INSTALLATION

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STEP 3: CABLE CONNECTIONS

The picture below shows the rear of a TranzStor 8X RAID unit and the connection points

for these cables. TranzStor 8X conﬁ gurations may vary.

1. Terminate external SCSI connectors

2. Connect SCSI Adapter to Host Computer’s SCSI adapter using a 68 pin external SCSI

cable.

3. Connect Serial CTRL A to the Host Computer’s COM 1 port using the modem cable.

4. Connect power cable.

Install LVD/SE Terminators

SCSI Adapter

Serial CTRL A AC Power Plug

INSTALLATION

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STEP 5: ESTABLISH

SERIAL CONNECTION

From Accessories/Comunications/ select

Hyperterminal. Create description, select

COM Port and ﬁ ll in Port Settings as

follows:

Bits per seconds: 38400

Data bits: 8

Parity: None

Stop bits: 1

Flow control: None

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Before powering the TranzStor 8X, make sure all of the connections are tightened se-

curely at the rear of the unit.

STEP 4: POWER UP TRANZSTOR 8X

Power Switch, Front

Then press the power switch on the front of the 8X.

OPERATIONS

After turning on the power switch, the controller will beep. Watch the amber activity lights.

All of the drives’ activity LEDs will illuminate brieﬂ y, and then extinguish.

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STEP 6: VERIFY CHANNEL SETTINGS

If you’re not at the “Main Menu”, select “PC Graphic (ANSI Mode)” and press “Enter”. This

will take you to the “Main Menu”.

Verify that your channel settings match the image below. If your channel settings do NOT

match, you can not continue with the Quick Guide set-up. Please refer to the troubleshoot-

ing section of this manual.

OPERATIONS

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OPERATIONS

Create logical drive.

Initialization will begin, and will continue for up to two hours, depending on the drive ca-

pacity (about 2 hours for a 146 GB drive).

STEP 7: BEGIN QUICK INSTALL WIZARD

Select top option. See controller user manual for other RAID options.

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OPERATIONS

Press the “ESC” key.

Once the initialization is complete, the progress counter will disappear.

Select “System Functions,”

then “Reset the Controller,”

and ﬁ nally “Yes” to reset.

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OPERATIONS

STEP 8: ADD NEW LOGICAL DRIVE

After the TranzStor 8X system reboots, rescan the SCSI bus on the host computer by

right-clicking on the SCSI controller in the device manager.

Go to Administrative Tools>Computer Management>Disk Management. Click on “Disk

Management” to start up Write Signature and Upgrade Wizard. Follow the steps in the

Wizard.

NOTE:  e following screens are Win2K screens, and may appear diﬀ erently with

diﬀ erent operating systems.

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The wizard will take

the user through

the remaining

options to create

a logical volume,

assign a new drive

letter and format

the partition with

your ﬁ le system of

choice.

The host OS should ﬁ nd a new disk with unallocated space and start up the Create

Volume Wizard automatically. If the Wizard doesn’t start up automaically, right-click on

unallocated disk and select “create volume”.

OPERATIONS

NOTE: If the Disk symbol is shown as “unallocated” (has a red negative symbol over

the drive symbol), there is no signature written to the drive. To do so, right

click on the disk, and write a signature for the drive in the window that

appears. Click “OK”.  e red negative sign will be gone and the drive will

be useable.

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Once complete, the new drive can be found in the same ﬁ le location as the ﬁ rst available

drive under “My Computer”.

OPERATIONS

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STATUS INDICATORS

The drives are numbered one through eight. Each drive has two dedicated status indicator

LEDs just below the drive. The following indicators apply to the drives only:

Drive Status Indicator

System Power Indicator

NOTE: For operation of the RAID

Controller, refer to the Infortrend

SR2500F User’s Manual.

Power Activity

The System Power Indicator= illuminates when power to the system is detected.

The Drive Status Indicator= illuminates when a drive is active.

The Alert Indicator= illuminates when the system detects an error condition. See the con-

troller manufacturer’s user manual to troubleshoot problems with the controller.

Green= When the drive is plugged into the

TranzStor 8X, the green light indicates the

drive has power.

Yellow= The yellow light comes on when

the drive is accessed by the controller,

indicating activity on the drive.

Alert Indicator

OPERATIONS

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