Overland Storage Ultamus Raid 1200 Quick start guide

Brand: Overland Storage

Model: Ultamus Raid 1200

Category: RAID controllers

Type: Quick start guide

ULTAMUS™ RAID 1200\1200x

Quick Start Guide

This document describes how to unpack and install an

ULTAMUS RAID 1200 Storage Array or 1200x Expansion

Array into a standard RETMA 19" rack. Each appliance

has a 2U form factor.

WARNING: Unplug the AC power and network

connections if you think that the unit has become

damaged in any way, or before you move it.

WARNING: Use care inserting or removing an

ULTAMUS array into or out of a rack to prevent tipping

of the unit causing damage or personal injury.

WARNING: Due to the weight of the array, it is strongly

recommended that at least two people be used to lift

the unit out of the box to prevent injury.

WARNING: Do not remove covers from the Power

Supply module. Danger of electric shock inside.

CAUTION: All plug-in modules and blank plates are part

of the enclosure and the system must not be run without

all modules in place.

European Regulations

This equipment complies with European Regulations EN

55022 Class A: Limits and Methods of Measurement of

Radio Disturbance Characteristics of Information

Technology Equipment and EN50082-1: Genetic

Immunity.

USA Federal Communications Commission

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with

the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to part 15

of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) rules.

Electrostatic Discharge Information

A discharge of static electricity can damage micro-circuitry

or static-sensitive devices. To help prevent Electrostatic

Discharge (ESD), observe standard ESD precautions.

1. Activate Your Warranty

Before installing your new array, it is essential that you

activate your ULTAMUS warranty. Technical and

warranty support are not available until this is done.

1. Go to the Overland Technical Support website at:

http://support.overlandstorage.com/

2. Using the MEMBER LOGIN E-mail and Password

fields, log in to the site.

NOTE:

If you are not yet a member,

click the SIGN UP NOW button and

follow the instructions to become a

member. It’s free!

3. Under MY PRODUCTS, click Add

or Register a New Product and

follow the on-screen instructions.

2. Preparation of Site and Host Server

Before you begin, make sure that the site where you

intend to use your storage system has the following:

• Host computer with a standard Fibre Channel (FC)

HBA with the latest BIOS and drivers. Follow the

instructions provided with your host bus adapter.

Install the HBA and its driver software, if necessary.

• Standard AC power from an independent source or a

rack power distribution unit with a UPS.

IMPORTANT: For Microsoft Windows Servers—Insert the

ULTAMUS RAID 1200 Software and Documentation CD,

click the “ULTAMUS RAID 1200 Driver for Windows” link, and

follow the on-screen instructions.

3. Box Contents

The contents of the shipping box are:

• One ULTAMUS RAID 1200 head unit or 1200x

expansion array

• Accessory Kit

• This quick start guide

The Accessory Kit contains:

• Two AC power cables

• Rack-mounting rail kit with hardware

• ULTAMUS Software and Documentation CD

Head unit only:

• Serial cable for service

• Four SFP modules

• Drive lock key (torx driver)

Expansion array only:

• Two SAS cables

4. Mounting the Array in a Rack

NOTE: The rack kits may vary depending on the model.

1. Attach left and right chassis slides to the side of the

enclosure using 8 M3x4 buttonhead screws.

2. Assemble the left and right chassis latches using the

special chassis latch screws (Figure 1).

Ensure each latch is correctly oriented, with the spring

arm located against its stop. On the right side, the

spring arm should be toward the top, on the left side it

should be toward the bottom.

Figure 1. Attaching Chassis Slides and Latches

3. Attach the left bracket to the rack (Figure 2):

a. Place the location pin at the rear end of the rail into

rear rack post.

b. Extend the rail to fit between the front and rear rack

posts.

c. Attach the rail to both front and rear rack posts

using supplied screws and washers.

The screws should be left loose enough to allow

sideways movement of the rails.

d. Tighten the two clamping screws on the rail.

4. Repeat Step 3 for the right bracket.

Figure 2. Securing Brackets to Rack (Left Side Shown)

5. Mount the chassis into the rack as follows (Figure 3):

a. Lift chassis and align with rack rails.

b. Carefully insert the chassis slides into the rack rails

and push fully home.

c. Tighten rear screws.

d. Withdraw the chassis until it reaches the hard stops,

approximately 400mm (15.75 in.).

e. Tighten front screws.

f. Return chassis to the fully home position and secure

to rack using captive fasteners on front flanges.

Figure 3. Mounting the Array in a Rack

5. Data Connections

Each RAID Controller module has two FC SFP interfaces

and can be connected to up to two independent Host Bus

adapters or switch ports. A typical configuration is shown

below (Figure 4).

Figure 4. Dual Host, Single HBA, and Single Controller

NOTE:

See the ULTAMUS RAID 1200 Setup Guide for more

configuration options.

Additional ULTAMUS RAID 1200x expansion arrays can

be connected to the main appliance. Multiple arrays are

connected together using SAS patch cables. A maximum of

four expansion arrays can be connected to the ULTAMUS

RAID 1200 storage appliance. A typical configuration is

shown in Figure 5. Refer to the ULTAMUS RAID 1200

Setup Guide for more options.

NOTE:

The Expansion port connects to the Host port on the next

expansion chassis in a multiple chassis configuration.

Figure 5. Connecting The Expansion Enclosure

6. Power On

WARNING: Before applying power, carry out the

grounding checks.

1. Lift the bale up (Figure 6), insert the power cord, and

place the bale over and onto the cord.

Figure 6. Cable Strain Relief Bale Locations

2. Run the power cords over to the Power Distribution

Units (PDU) in the rack or another power source

(Figure 7).

Figure 7. Connecting the AC Power

3. Power on the storage system by connecting cables to

external PDU or powering on the PDU.

4. Power the host system.

ULTAMUS RAID 1200

ULTAMUS RAID 1200X

Power Supply Modules (PSU)

Rack Power Distribution Units (PDU)

7. Operator/Control Panel

The ULTAMUS RAID 1200 front panel incorporates an

Operator’s (OPS) Panel with four LEDs (Figure 8). The

OPS Panel provides a high-level indication of the

operation of the appliance.

NOTE:

The OPS Panel is an integral part of the chassis assembly

and can only be replaced with a replacement chassis. Chassis

replacement should only be performed by trained personnel.

Figure 8. Operator’s Panel LEDs

8. Additional Information

The ULTAMUS RAID 1200 appliance is preconfigured

with default IP addresses:

• 10.1.1.5 for the lower RAID Controller (Controller 0)

• 10.1.1.6 for the upper RAID Controller (Controller 1)

• 10.1.1.7 if an error is detected

• 255.0.0.0 for the subnet mask

IMPORTANT: Do not connect the unit to a DHCP network

before establishing the IP addresses with the host.

Launching ULTAMUS RAID manager

1. In your Web browser on the management system, enter

the applicable IP address to access the array, in the

following format (example):

http://10.1.1.5:9292

2. Use the following default login (case-sensitive):

Logon: admin

Password: password

3. Begin the configuration process.

For detailed instructions on how to connect the ULTAMUS RAID 1200 Storage Appliance to a network, and all other

appliance configuration information, see the ULTAMUS RAID 1200 Setup Guide found on the ULTAMUS RAID 1200

Software and Documentation CD.

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Table 1: Operator’s Panel LED Definitions

OPS Panel LEDs

Other LEDs or Alarms State Description

Power

System

Fault

Logical

Fault

Box

Identify

ON ON ON ON

Single beep, two double beeps Power-On Self Test