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Quick Start Guide - Page 1
ASUS Storage
DS300j
Quick Start Guide
Version 1.0
© 2011 ASUSTek COMPUTER INC.(Taiwan) All Rights Reserved.
Quick Start Guide - Page 2
... Power (page 12) • Task 7: Setting Up the CLI Connection (page 14) • Contacting Technical Support (page 15)
Task 1: Unpacking the ASUS Storage
The ASUS Storage product box contains the following items:
• ASUS Storage DS300j unit
• 1.5m (4.9 ft) Power cords (2)
• Quick Start Guide printed
• CD with User Manual and Quick
• RJ11-to...
Quick Start Guide - Page 3
Figure 1. ASUS Storage front view
Task 1: Unpacking the ASUS Storage
Figure 2. ASUS Storage DS300F rear view Dual Power Supplies
I/O Module
For descriptions of the LEDs, see page 12, Figure 9.
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Quick Start Guide - Page 4
... enclosure, remove the power supplies. Hold the subsystem itself.
• Do not install the ASUS Storage unit into a rack without rails to support the subsystem.
• Only a qualified technician who is familiar with screws as instructed.
Replace the power supplies after the ASUS Storage unit is at each end of the rail.
• Do not load...
Quick Start Guide - Page 5
....
Tighten the screws and flange nuts according to the outside the rack post
To install the ASUS Storage unit into the rack holes above and below the attaching screws. Adjust the length... Figure 4.
2. Be sure the front rail support is on the bottom facing inward. Secure the ASUS Storage unit to your rack system instructions.
5 Check the fit of the mounting rails as needed...
Quick Start Guide - Page 6
ASUS Storage DS300j Quick Start Guide Figure 4. Go to "Task 3: Installing Disk Drives" on each end) Rail attaching screws (not included)
Flange
Support
Rack back post
Front rail
Rear rail
Inside of post
Rail adjustment screw (center, outside of rail)
Inside of post
This completes rack mounting. Rack mount assembly diagram
Rack front post Locating pins (2 on page 7.
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Quick Start Guide - Page 7
Task 3: Installing Disk Drives
Task 3: Installing Disk Drives
The ASUS Storage DS300F and DS300I subsystems and DS300j expansion units support: • SAS and SATA hard disk drives • 3.5-inch hard disk drives For a list of
the disk drive. • Install only the counter-sink screws supplied with disk drives. Slot numbering is reflected in the drive carrier...
Quick Start Guide - Page 8
Go to "Task 4: Making Data and Management Connections" on page 9.
8 To avoid hand contact with an electrical hazard, do not remove more than one drive carrier a time. ASUS Storage DS300j Quick Start Guide Figure 6. This completes disk drive installation. Disk drive mounted in a drive carrier Disk drive
mounting screw mounting screw Caution
ASUS Storage supports disk drive hot-swapping.
Quick Start Guide - Page 9
... of the first DS300j unit. Configuring a Management Path
To establish the management path, make the FC or iSCSI management connections as described in the ASUS Storage
DS300F, DS300I User Manual. 2. The RAID controller in the same manner. Task 4: Making Data and Management Connections
Task 4: Making Data and Management Connections
Configuring a Data Path
To...
Quick Start Guide - Page 10
... "Task 5: Setting Up Serial Cable Connections" on page 11.
10 Data and management connections with ASUS Storage
Management Port
Expansion SAS port
ASUS Storage DS300F
SAS IN port
SAS OUT port
ASUS Storage DS300j
SAS IN port
SAS OUT port
ASUS Storage DS300j
SAS IN port
ASUS Storage DS300j This completes data and management connections. ASUS Storage DS300j...
Quick Start Guide - Page 11
...ASUS Storage
RJ11 Serial Connector
To set up a serial cable connection: 1. Go to "Task 6: Connecting the Power" on your PC to a serial port on the Host PC or
Server. Task 5: Setting Up Serial Cable Connections
Task 5: Setting...serial connector on the back of the serial data cable to monitor and control the ASUS Storage DS300j unit. Attach the RJ11 end of the serial data cable to -DB9 ...
Quick Start Guide - Page 12
...Guide
Task 6: Connecting the Power
Plug the power cords into the power supplies on the back of the ASUS Storage DS300j unit and switch on , the LEDs light up is finished and the ASUS...Heartbeat LED blinks green once per second. Front Panel LEDs
When boot-up is finished and the ASUS Storage DS300j unit is functioning normally: • Power and Global Enclosure Status LEDs display green continuously...
Quick Start Guide - Page 13
...drive, activity of the drive, and the drive's current condition. This completes the power and start-up. ASUS Storage I/O Module LEDs
Fan 2 Reserved
SAS IN port
Fan 1
SAS OUT port
Fan 1
Fan 2
... The Disk Status LED displays green when a drive is configured. Go to "Task 7: Setting Up the CLI Connection" on each drive carrier. If not,the Power/Activity LED remains dark. Task 6:...
Quick Start Guide - Page 14
...to accept commands. enclosure - Restores factory default settings. Examples: enclosure -help - Displays the current status of the PHYs (links), error counter, expander and attached SAS addresses.
14... direct management of the ASUS Storage DS300j unit. Press Enter once to launch the CLI. ASUS Storage DS300j Quick Start Guide
Task 7: Setting Up the CLI Connection
The ASUS Storage DS300j unit has ...
Quick Start Guide - Page 15
..., including: motherboard and CPU type,
hard drive model(s), SAS/SATA/ATA/ATAPI drives & devices, and other controllers. If you to contact us, please have the following information available: • Product model and serial number • BIOS, firmware, and driver version numbers • A description of our electronic services, which provide product information updates for ASUS users to...
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