Contents
DataDirect Networks StorageScaler 6000 User Guide Rev B 1
Table of Contents
1Introduction..................................................................................................................................... 1
1.1 The StorageScaler 6000 System ................................................................................................ 1
1.2 Enclosure Core Product .............................................................................................................. 2
1.2.1 Enclosure Chassis .............................................................................................................. 2
1.3 The Plug-in Modules ................................................................................................................... 3
1.3.1 Power Cooling Module (PCM) ............................................................................................ 3
1.3.2 Input/Output (I/O) Module ................................................................................................... 4
1.3.3 Drive Carrier Module and Status Indicator ......................................................................... 5
1.3.4 DEM Card ........................................................................................................................... 6
1.4 Front Panel Indicators ................................................................................................................. 7
1.5 Environment ................................................................................................................................ 8
1.6 StorageScaler 6000 Technical Specification ............................................................................... 9
1.6.1 Dimensions ......................................................................................................................... 9
1.6.2 Weight ................................................................................................................................ 9
1.6.3 AC INPUT PCM .................................................................................................................. 9
1.6.4 DC INPUT PCM ............................................................................................................... 10
1.6.5 DC OUTPUT PCM ........................................................................................................... 10
1.6.6 PCM Safety and EMC Compliance .................................................................................. 10
1.6.7 Power Cord ...................................................................................................................... 10
2 Getting Started .............................................................................................................................. 11
2.1 Planning Your Installation .......................................................................................................... 11
2.1.1 Enclosure Bay Numbering Convention ............................................................................ 12
2.2 Enclosure Installation Procedures ............................................................................................. 14
2.3 I/O Module Configurations ........................................................................................................ 14
2.3.1 Controller Options ............................................................................................................ 14
2.4 DEM .......................................................................................................................................... 15
2.5 Drive Enclosure Device Addressing .......................................................................................... 15
2.6 Grounding Checks ..................................................................................................................... 15
3 Operation ....................................................................................................................................... 17
3.1 Before You Begin ...................................................................................................................... 17
3.2 Power On / Power Down ........................................................................................................... 17
3.2.1 PCM LEDs ........................................................................................................................ 17
3.2.2 I/O Panel LEDs ................................................................................................................. 18
4 Troubleshooting and Problem Solving ....................................................................................... 19
4.1 Overview ................................................................................................................................... 19
4.2 Initial Start-up Problems ............................................................................................................ 19
4.2.1 Faulty Cords ..................................................................................................................... 19
4.2.2 Alarm Sounds On Power Up ............................................................................................ 19
4.2.3 Green “Signal Good” LED on I/O Module Not Lit ............................................................. 19
4.2.4 Computer Doesn’t Recognize the Storage Scaler 6000 Subsystem ............................... 20
4.3 LEDs .......................................................................................................................................... 20
4.3.1 HDD (Hard Disk Drive) ..................................................................................................... 20
4.3.2 PCM (Power Cooling Module) .......................................................................................... 21
4.3.3 DEM (Drive Expander Module) ........................................................................................ 21