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... THIS PRODUCT. Use the Software on a single computer system or on the Internet. YOU MAY NOT MODIFY, ADAPT, TRANSLATE, RENT, LEASE, LOAN, RESELL FOR PROFIT, DISTRIBUTE, NETWORK OR CREATE DERIVATIVE WORKS BASED UPON THE SOFTWARE OR ANY PART THEREOF. 4. Confidentiality. You may not decompile, reverse engineer, disassemble, or otherwise reduce the Software to the following terms and conditions: 1. v Make one...
... THIS PRODUCT. Use the Software on a single computer system or on the Internet. YOU MAY NOT MODIFY, ADAPT, TRANSLATE, RENT, LEASE, LOAN, RESELL FOR PROFIT, DISTRIBUTE, NETWORK OR CREATE DERIVATIVE WORKS BASED UPON THE SOFTWARE OR ANY PART THEREOF. 4. Confidentiality. You may not decompile, reverse engineer, disassemble, or otherwise reduce the Software to the following terms and conditions: 1. v Make one...
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... specifically granted in this Agreement, in violation of Adaptec. ADAPTEC AND ITS LICENSORS DO NOT AND CANNOT WARRANT THE PERFORMANCE OR RESULTS YOU MAY OBTAIN BY USING THE SOFTWARE, OPEN SOURCE SOFTWARE OR DOCUMENTATION. The entire liability of Liability. You acknowledge that the media upon which is free from defects in the applicable ADP Schedule contract. Limited Warranty. 8. Limitation of Adaptec...
... specifically granted in this Agreement, in violation of Adaptec. ADAPTEC AND ITS LICENSORS DO NOT AND CANNOT WARRANT THE PERFORMANCE OR RESULTS YOU MAY OBTAIN BY USING THE SOFTWARE, OPEN SOURCE SOFTWARE OR DOCUMENTATION. The entire liability of Liability. You acknowledge that the media upon which is free from defects in the applicable ADP Schedule contract. Limited Warranty. 8. Limitation of Adaptec...
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... Dual Loop Operation 6-6 Quad Loop Operation 6-6 2 Gb/sec Operation 6-7 Daisy-chaining FC Storage Enclosures 6-7 Speed Mismatches between Enclosures 6-7 Option Slot Loop AL_PA Assignments 6-7 LIO Module LEDs 6-7 Storage Enclosure LEDs 6-8 Drive Carrier LEDs 6-8 7 Ultra320 SCSI Storage Enclosures About the Adaptec SC4100 Storage Enclosure 7-2 Disk Drive Spin-up Sequence 7-2 I/O Modules 7-2 Drive Carrier LEDs 7-3 Cables and Termination 7-3 Ultra320 SCSI Split-bus Configurations 7-4 Split-bus SCSI IDs 7-4 Configuring a Split-bus Enclosure 7-5 Ultra320 SCSI Joined-bus Configurations 7-5 Joined-bus...
... Dual Loop Operation 6-6 Quad Loop Operation 6-6 2 Gb/sec Operation 6-7 Daisy-chaining FC Storage Enclosures 6-7 Speed Mismatches between Enclosures 6-7 Option Slot Loop AL_PA Assignments 6-7 LIO Module LEDs 6-7 Storage Enclosure LEDs 6-8 Drive Carrier LEDs 6-8 7 Ultra320 SCSI Storage Enclosures About the Adaptec SC4100 Storage Enclosure 7-2 Disk Drive Spin-up Sequence 7-2 I/O Modules 7-2 Drive Carrier LEDs 7-3 Cables and Termination 7-3 Ultra320 SCSI Split-bus Configurations 7-4 Split-bus SCSI IDs 7-4 Configuring a Split-bus Enclosure 7-5 Ultra320 SCSI Joined-bus Configurations 7-5 Joined-bus...
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... Shock 8-4 Drive Hot-Swap Shock 8-4 Operational Vibration 8-4 Nonoperational Vibration 8-4 Acoustics 8-5 Product Orientation 8-5 Ultra320 SCSI Storage Enclosure Technical Specifications 8-5 Disk Drives 8-5 SCSI Bus 8-5 SCSI Midplane 8-5 I/O Modules 8-6 I/O Module Configurations 8-7 Cable Lengths Supported 8-7 SATA Storage Enclosure Technical Specifications 8-7 Currently Supported Disk Drives 8-7 Serial ATA Interface 8-8 SATA I/O Modules 8-8 SATA Cables 8-8 SATA Configurations 8-8 FC Storage Enclosure Technical Specifications 8-9 Disk Drives 8-9 Daisy Chaining Adaptec FC Enclosures 8-9 xi
... Shock 8-4 Drive Hot-Swap Shock 8-4 Operational Vibration 8-4 Nonoperational Vibration 8-4 Acoustics 8-5 Product Orientation 8-5 Ultra320 SCSI Storage Enclosure Technical Specifications 8-5 Disk Drives 8-5 SCSI Bus 8-5 SCSI Midplane 8-5 I/O Modules 8-6 I/O Module Configurations 8-7 Cable Lengths Supported 8-7 SATA Storage Enclosure Technical Specifications 8-7 Currently Supported Disk Drives 8-7 Serial ATA Interface 8-8 SATA I/O Modules 8-8 SATA Cables 8-8 SATA Configurations 8-8 FC Storage Enclosure Technical Specifications 8-9 Disk Drives 8-9 Daisy Chaining Adaptec FC Enclosures 8-9 xi
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... Guide includes separate chapters that present model-specific information and requirements. ■ Chapter 5 provides information for the Adaptec FS4100 and FS4500. ■ Chapter 6 provides information for the Adaptec FC4100. ■ Chapter 7 provides information for detailed information about installing and using the storage management software. Finding the Information You Need in this manual are: ■ Adaptec FS4100 Fibre Channel-to-Serial ATA JBOD enclosure ■ Adaptec FS4500 Fibre Channel-to set up and use Adaptec...
... Guide includes separate chapters that present model-specific information and requirements. ■ Chapter 5 provides information for the Adaptec FS4100 and FS4500. ■ Chapter 6 provides information for the Adaptec FC4100. ■ Chapter 7 provides information for detailed information about installing and using the storage management software. Finding the Information You Need in this manual are: ■ Adaptec FS4100 Fibre Channel-to-Serial ATA JBOD enclosure ■ Adaptec FS4500 Fibre Channel-to set up and use Adaptec...
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..., SC4100, or FC4100) ■ CD, including software, drivers, and documentation ■ Rail kit for rack installations ■ Two power cables Overview of the Storage Enclosure Your Adaptec Storage Enclosure features these basic features. 1-3 Figure 1-1 on page 1-4 illustrates these redundant and hotswappable components: ■ Twelve disk drive carriers (each with three LEDs for monitoring status) Drive carriers are color-coded by interface-grey for SATA, red...
..., SC4100, or FC4100) ■ CD, including software, drivers, and documentation ■ Rail kit for rack installations ■ Two power cables Overview of the Storage Enclosure Your Adaptec Storage Enclosure features these basic features. 1-3 Figure 1-1 on page 1-4 illustrates these redundant and hotswappable components: ■ Twelve disk drive carriers (each with three LEDs for monitoring status) Drive carriers are color-coded by interface-grey for SATA, red...
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Installation Checklist Step 1: Preparing for Installation Step 2: Installing into a Rack or Tower (optional) Step 3: Installing the Drive Carriers Step 4: Connecting the I/O Cables Step 5: Connect Power Cords to Chapter 7. 2-1 Next Steps 2-2 2-2 2-3 2-9 2-9 2-13 2-13 This chapter explains how to set up the Storage Enclosure and install it in a rackmount or tower assembly (optional.) For model-specific connection and configuration information, see Chapter 5 to the APC Modules. 2 Installing the Storage Enclosure In this Chapter....
Installation Checklist Step 1: Preparing for Installation Step 2: Installing into a Rack or Tower (optional) Step 3: Installing the Drive Carriers Step 4: Connecting the I/O Cables Step 5: Connect Power Cords to Chapter 7. 2-1 Next Steps 2-2 2-2 2-3 2-9 2-9 2-13 2-13 This chapter explains how to set up the Storage Enclosure and install it in a rackmount or tower assembly (optional.) For model-specific connection and configuration information, see Chapter 5 to the APC Modules. 2 Installing the Storage Enclosure In this Chapter....
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... specific Storage Enclosure interface. See page 2-2. 2 Install the enclosure in which they are using new disk drives, place them so they acclimate to the APC modules. See page 2-13. 5 Connect the I/O cables. Remove all of the Storage Enclosure components, ground yourself and take antistatic precautions. Before continuing, inspect the components for Installation ! Step 1: Preparing for shipping damage. Installing the Storage Enclosure Installation Checklist For a smooth and trouble-free installation, thoroughly review...
... specific Storage Enclosure interface. See page 2-2. 2 Install the enclosure in which they are using new disk drives, place them so they acclimate to the APC modules. See page 2-13. 5 Connect the I/O cables. Remove all of the Storage Enclosure components, ground yourself and take antistatic precautions. Before continuing, inspect the components for Installation ! Step 1: Preparing for shipping damage. Installing the Storage Enclosure Installation Checklist For a smooth and trouble-free installation, thoroughly review...
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... 5: Connect Power Cords to your Storage Enclosure, follow the instructions provided for tower-mounted systems) and select an open disk drive slot. When all drive carriers are installed, continue with the LEDs on the left side of the enclosure to your specific Storage Enclosure interface: ■ For a SATA interface (Adaptec FS4100 or FS4500), see page 2-10. ■ For an FC interface (Adaptec FC4100), see page 2-11. ■ For an Ultra320 SCSI interface (Adaptec SC4100...
... 5: Connect Power Cords to your Storage Enclosure, follow the instructions provided for tower-mounted systems) and select an open disk drive slot. When all drive carriers are installed, continue with the LEDs on the left side of the enclosure to your specific Storage Enclosure interface: ■ For a SATA interface (Adaptec FS4100 or FS4500), see page 2-10. ■ For an FC interface (Adaptec FC4100), see page 2-11. ■ For an Ultra320 SCSI interface (Adaptec SC4100...
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Single Bus Configuration SC4100 SCSI I/O Module HOST BUS ADAPTER Dual Bus Configuration SC4100 SCSI I/O Module HOST BUS ADAPTER HOST BUS ADAPTER 2-12 Installing the Storage Enclosure Connecting Ultra320 SCSI Cables See the Adaptec 2U Storage Enclosure Installation and User's Guide on the CD for supported cable lengths and additional cabling information. ! Ultra160 certified cables are not supported by the Adaptec SC4100 Storage Enclosure. Caution: Use only Ultra320 certified cables.
Single Bus Configuration SC4100 SCSI I/O Module HOST BUS ADAPTER Dual Bus Configuration SC4100 SCSI I/O Module HOST BUS ADAPTER HOST BUS ADAPTER 2-12 Installing the Storage Enclosure Connecting Ultra320 SCSI Cables See the Adaptec 2U Storage Enclosure Installation and User's Guide on the CD for supported cable lengths and additional cabling information. ! Ultra160 certified cables are not supported by the Adaptec SC4100 Storage Enclosure. Caution: Use only Ultra320 certified cables.
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Next Steps To complete the cabling, power on your system, and configure your enclosure, see Chapter 7. 2-13 Caution: Always use a regulating uninterruptible power supply (UPS) to the APC Modules. Installing the Storage Enclosure Step 5: Connect Power Cords to protect your specific Storage Enclosure interface: ■ For a SATA interface (Adaptec FS4100 or FS4500), see Chapter 5. ■ For an FC interface (Adaptec FC4100), see Chapter 6. ■ For an Ultra320 SCSI interface (Adaptec SC4100), see the chapter provided...
Next Steps To complete the cabling, power on your system, and configure your enclosure, see Chapter 7. 2-13 Caution: Always use a regulating uninterruptible power supply (UPS) to the APC Modules. Installing the Storage Enclosure Step 5: Connect Power Cords to protect your specific Storage Enclosure interface: ■ For a SATA interface (Adaptec FS4100 or FS4500), see Chapter 5. ■ For an FC interface (Adaptec FC4100), see Chapter 6. ■ For an Ultra320 SCSI interface (Adaptec SC4100), see the chapter provided...
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... configurations. (For detailed information about your Storage Enclosure's I /O modules, see Chapter 7. Removing and Replacing Enclosure Components Replacing an I/O Module This section provides basic information about your specific interface: ■ For a SATA interface (Adaptec FS4100 or FS4500), see Chapter 5. ■ For an FC interface (Adaptec FC4100), see Chapter 6. ■ For an Ultra320 SCSI interface (Adaptec SC4100), see the chapter dedicated to your I /O modules, including removal and installation instructions. Caution: Adaptec highly recommends that you power...
... configurations. (For detailed information about your Storage Enclosure's I /O modules, see Chapter 7. Removing and Replacing Enclosure Components Replacing an I/O Module This section provides basic information about your specific interface: ■ For a SATA interface (Adaptec FS4100 or FS4500), see Chapter 5. ■ For an FC interface (Adaptec FC4100), see Chapter 6. ■ For an Ultra320 SCSI interface (Adaptec SC4100), see the chapter dedicated to your I /O modules, including removal and installation instructions. Caution: Adaptec highly recommends that you power...
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... from the enclosure. 5 Using the handles, gently slide the I/O module out of the new I /O blank. 2 Ensure that is dedicated to your specific Storage Enclosure's interface: ■ For a SATA interface (Adaptec FS4100 or FS4500), see Chapter 5. ■ For an FC interface (Adaptec FC4100), see Chapter 6. ■ For an Ultra320 SCSI interface (Adaptec SC4100), see Chapter 7. 4-8 Installing an I/O Module (or I/O Blank) 1 Power off the host system and enclosure before installing an...
... from the enclosure. 5 Using the handles, gently slide the I/O module out of the new I /O blank. 2 Ensure that is dedicated to your specific Storage Enclosure's interface: ■ For a SATA interface (Adaptec FS4100 or FS4500), see Chapter 5. ■ For an FC interface (Adaptec FC4100), see Chapter 6. ■ For an Ultra320 SCSI interface (Adaptec SC4100), see Chapter 7. 4-8 Installing an I/O Module (or I/O Blank) 1 Power off the host system and enclosure before installing an...
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... an enclosure speed of disk drives installed. For 2 Gb/sec speeds, FCAL copper cables up to 10 meters long can be used to 5 meters in Table 6-1 on page 6-4. 6-3 Fibre Channel Storage Enclosures (FC4100) Supported Fibre Channel Disk Drives ■ 7.2, 10, and 15 K RPM hot-pluggable FC disk drives ■ SCA-2, 40-pin connector. ■ FC Arbitrated Loop (FCAL) 1 or 2 Gb/sec ■ 3.5" form factor, 1" high ■ Downloadable firmware ■ Drive device control...
... an enclosure speed of disk drives installed. For 2 Gb/sec speeds, FCAL copper cables up to 10 meters long can be used to 5 meters in Table 6-1 on page 6-4. 6-3 Fibre Channel Storage Enclosures (FC4100) Supported Fibre Channel Disk Drives ■ 7.2, 10, and 15 K RPM hot-pluggable FC disk drives ■ SCA-2, 40-pin connector. ■ FC Arbitrated Loop (FCAL) 1 or 2 Gb/sec ■ 3.5" form factor, 1" high ■ Downloadable firmware ■ Drive device control...
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... up first, followed by drives 1-6 approximately 15 seconds later. Ultra320 SCSI Storage Enclosures About the Adaptec SC4100 Storage Enclosure Disk Drive Spin-up Sequence The two APC modules in the Storage Enclosure provide enough power for information on page 1-5 for the location of the I/O module slots. The two Connector LEDs are green, and illuminate when the connectors are used to connect the enclosure to a host system...
... up first, followed by drives 1-6 approximately 15 seconds later. Ultra320 SCSI Storage Enclosures About the Adaptec SC4100 Storage Enclosure Disk Drive Spin-up Sequence The two APC modules in the Storage Enclosure provide enough power for information on page 1-5 for the location of the I/O module slots. The two Connector LEDs are green, and illuminate when the connectors are used to connect the enclosure to a host system...
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... bus adapter.) 7-3 Cables and Termination The Adaptec Ultra320 Storage Enclosure is an I /O Module on page 3-3 for detailed information about LED functions. Without a Joiner module inserted, the bus will be split. (See Replacing an I /O module fault. and dual-bus configurations and does not need external termination. Joiner Module Use a Joiner module to 12 disk drives on the type of the Storage Enclosure. Ultra320 SCSI Storage Enclosures The...
... bus adapter.) 7-3 Cables and Termination The Adaptec Ultra320 Storage Enclosure is an I /O Module on page 3-3 for detailed information about LED functions. Without a Joiner module inserted, the bus will be split. (See Replacing an I /O module fault. and dual-bus configurations and does not need external termination. Joiner Module Use a Joiner module to 12 disk drives on the type of the Storage Enclosure. Ultra320 SCSI Storage Enclosures The...
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...-bus mode. High-quality Ultra320 SCSI cables are hard set and cannot be changed. In a joined-bus enclosure, the bus has 14 SCSI IDs. Both buses can be connected to one SCSI bus with up to its own host. You must use a Joiner module to use high-quality Ultra320 SCSI cables to connect to the VHDCI SCSI connectors on the Adaptec Web site at www.adaptec.com. Ultra320 SCSI Storage Enclosures Configuring...
...-bus mode. High-quality Ultra320 SCSI cables are hard set and cannot be changed. In a joined-bus enclosure, the bus has 14 SCSI IDs. Both buses can be connected to one SCSI bus with up to its own host. You must use a Joiner module to use high-quality Ultra320 SCSI cables to connect to the VHDCI SCSI connectors on the Adaptec Web site at www.adaptec.com. Ultra320 SCSI Storage Enclosures Configuring...
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... a weighted sound power of drives, capacities, and spindle speed (10 K and 15 K rpm). ■ Support for 1.0 inch, hot swap, and direct attach U160 or U320 disk drives. ■ The disk drives are direct connected to the midplane via 80-pin SCA-2 connectors. The acoustic sound level will increase under fault conditions. Ultra320 SCSI Storage Enclosure Technical Specifications Disk Drives ■ Support for each configured bus. The Ultra320 SCSI split bus mode supports the full 320...
... a weighted sound power of drives, capacities, and spindle speed (10 K and 15 K rpm). ■ Support for 1.0 inch, hot swap, and direct attach U160 or U320 disk drives. ■ The disk drives are direct connected to the midplane via 80-pin SCA-2 connectors. The acoustic sound level will increase under fault conditions. Ultra320 SCSI Storage Enclosure Technical Specifications Disk Drives ■ Support for each configured bus. The Ultra320 SCSI split bus mode supports the full 320...
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...-ended SCSI is not supported. Cable Lengths Supported The external cable lengths supported for 1.0 inch, hot swap, and direct attach disk drives. 8-7 Technical Specifications I/O Module Configurations The Adaptec SCSI Storage Enclosure supports the following configurations: ■ Single I /O module slot and a Joiner module located in Ultra320 LVD and Ultra-2 LVD SCSI bus modes. Split Bus-An I/O module can be located in the Serial ATA specification. ■ Support for the Adaptec U320 Storage Enclosure are connected to twelve drives. Note...
...-ended SCSI is not supported. Cable Lengths Supported The external cable lengths supported for 1.0 inch, hot swap, and direct attach disk drives. 8-7 Technical Specifications I/O Module Configurations The Adaptec SCSI Storage Enclosure supports the following configurations: ■ Single I /O module slot and a Joiner module located in Ultra320 LVD and Ultra-2 LVD SCSI bus modes. Split Bus-An I/O module can be located in the Serial ATA specification. ■ Support for the Adaptec U320 Storage Enclosure are connected to twelve drives. Note...
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Configuring the RAID Controller (FS4500 only) ■ Drive-side Parameters ■ Disk Array Parameters ■ Redundant Controller Parameters ■ Controller Parameters View and Edit Peripheral Devices Option Submenu options: ■ View Peripheral Device Status ■ Set Peripheral Device Entry ■ Adjust LCD Contrast Device Configuration ■ Controller Peripheral System Functions Option Submenu options: ■ Mute beeper ■ Change password ■ Reset controller ■ Shutdown controller ■ Controller maintenance ■ Download Firmware ■ Advanced ...
Configuring the RAID Controller (FS4500 only) ■ Drive-side Parameters ■ Disk Array Parameters ■ Redundant Controller Parameters ■ Controller Parameters View and Edit Peripheral Devices Option Submenu options: ■ View Peripheral Device Status ■ Set Peripheral Device Entry ■ Adjust LCD Contrast Device Configuration ■ Controller Peripheral System Functions Option Submenu options: ■ Mute beeper ■ Change password ■ Reset controller ■ Shutdown controller ■ Controller maintenance ■ Download Firmware ■ Advanced ...