Rorke Data The Galaxy 65 Specifications

Galaxy RAID Model GHDX2-2430S-24F4D 24 bay FC-4G to SATA-II RAID Subsystem Single Controller Model GHDX2-2430R-24F4D 24 bay FC-

Galaxy Raid GHDX2-2430S/R-24F4D Installation and Hardware Reference Manual x C.2. COM1 CABLE: DB9 AUDIO JACK PIN OUTS ...

Chapter 5: Subsystem Maintenance Subsystem Maintenance 5-5 Step 2. If working on the dual-controller Galaxy HDX2, the workload should have been

Galaxy GHDX2-2430S/R-24F4D Installation and Hardware Reference Manual 5-6 Subsystem Maintenance positions, the controller module will automatically

Chapter 5: Subsystem Maintenance Subsystem Maintenance 5-7 Step 2. Install the BBU module onto the replacement controller. You may need to insta

Galaxy GHDX2-2430S/R-24F4D Installation and Hardware Reference Manual 5-8 Subsystem Maintenance Step 6. Power up the system. Please follow the co

Chapter 5: Subsystem Maintenance Subsystem Maintenance 5-9 BBU failure can result from the following: 1. A BBU (Battery Backup Unit) has lost it

Galaxy GHDX2-2430S/R-24F4D Installation and Hardware Reference Manual 5-10 Subsystem Maintenance NOTE: 1. The chance of BBU charger failure is c

Chapter 5: Subsystem Maintenance Subsystem Maintenance 5-11 Figure 5-6: Removing the Power Cord Step 2. Remove the retention screw underneath t

Galaxy GHDX2-2430S/R-24F4D Installation and Hardware Reference Manual 5-12 Subsystem Maintenance Figure 5-8: Dislodging the PSU Step 4. Gently pu

Chapter 5: Subsystem Maintenance Subsystem Maintenance 5-13 Step 6. Insert and fasten the retention screw underneath the extraction handle to se

Galaxy GHDX2-2430S/R-24F4D Installation and Hardware Reference Manual 5-14 Subsystem Maintenance  Replacing a cooling module: When you are notifie

Galaxy Raid Installation and Hardware Reference Manual xi Safety Precautions Precautions and Instructions • Prior to powering on the subsystem,

Chapter 5: Subsystem Maintenance Subsystem Maintenance 5-15 5.6. Drive Tray Maintenance 5.6.1 Notes on Hard Drive Maintenance  Hot-swappable dri

Galaxy GHDX2-2430S/R-24F4D Installation and Hardware Reference Manual 5-16 Subsystem Maintenance Step 5. Remove the retention screws on the sides

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Specifications A-1 Appendix A Subsystem Specifications A.1. Technical Specifications Environmental Specifications Humidity 5% to 95% (non conden

Galaxy GHDX2-2430S/R-24F4D Installation and Hardware Reference Manual A-2 Specifications Certifications • FCC Class-A • CE • CB • UL60950 / IE

Appendix A: Subsystem Specifications Specifications A-3 A.2. Controller Functional Specifications Specification RAID Levels 0, 1(0 + 1), 3, 5, 6,

Galaxy GHDX2-2430S/R-24F4D Installation and Hardware Reference Manual A-4 Specifications A.4. Power Supply Specifications Specification Nominal Po

Appendix A: Subsystem Specifications Specifications A-5 A.6. RAID Management Specification Configuration • LCD keypad panel • Text-based firmware

Galaxy GHDX2-2430S/R-24F4D Installation and Hardware Reference Manual A-6 Specifications Salvage the 2nd Temporary Failed Drive in a RAID 1, 3, 5, o

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Galaxy Raid GHDX2-2430S/R-24F4D Installation and Hardware Reference Manual xii About This Manual This manual: • Introduces the Galaxy RAID GHDX2-

Spare Parts and Accessories B-1 Appendix B Spare Parts and Accessories B.1. Spare Parts Spare parts that come with the subsystem are liste

Galaxy GHDX2-2430S/R-24F4D Installation and Hardware Reference Manual B-2 Spare Parts and Accessories GHDX2-9274HANDLLCD Left-side forearm handle,

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Pinouts C-1 Appendix C Pinouts C.1. SFP Connector Pinouts Each of the SFP host or expansion ports is comprised of a case bottom, an EMI case, a

Galaxy GHDX2-2430S/R-24F4D Installation and Hardware Reference Manual C-2 Pinouts Pin Pin Name Pin Description 1 VEET Transmitter ground (common

Appendix C Pinouts Pinouts C-3 Table C-1: SFP Pin Out Definitions C.2. COM1 Serial Port Cable COM1 Cable: This cable connects between COM1 serial

Galaxy GHDX2-2430S/R-24F4D Installation and Hardware Reference Manual C-4 Pinouts C.3. COM1 Cable: DB9 Audio Jack Y-Cable Pinouts The 2-audio jacks

Appendix C Pinouts Pinouts C-5 Figure C-4: Connector Pinouts - Adapter Cable for COM2

Galaxy GHDX2-2430S/R-24F4D Installation and Hardware Reference Manual C-6 Pinouts CN1 Pin Number Pin Name 1 Ground 2 TXD 3 RXD CN2 Pin Number P

Appendix C Pinouts Pinouts C-7 Figure C-5: Null Modem Swap pin 2 and pin 3 Swap pin 4 and pin 6 Swap pin 7 and pin 8 Table C-5: Null Modem Pin

Galaxy Raid Installation and Hardware Reference Manual xiii These two documents can be found in the product utility CD included with your subsyst

Galaxy Raid GHDX2-2430S/R-24F4D Installation and Hardware Reference Manual xiv equipment or result in personal injury. Warnings should be taken ser

Galaxy Raid Installation and Hardware Reference Manual xv

Introduction 1-1 Chapter 1 Introduction 1.1. Product Overview This hardware manual briefly introduces the Galaxy GHDX2-2430S/R-16F4

Galaxy GHDX2-2430S/R-24F4D Installation and Hardware Reference Manual Introduction 1-2 A SAS expansion port comes with each RAID controller and pro

Chapter 1: Introduction 1-3 Figure 1-2: Galaxy 24-bay SATA RAID Subsystem Overview 1.1.1.2 Physical Dimensions The Galaxy HDX2 24bay subsystem co

Galaxy GHDX2-2430S/R-24F4D Installation and Hardware Reference Manual Introduction 1-4 1.1.1.3 Front Panel Overview Figure 1-3: Galaxy HDX2 24ba

Galaxy Raid GHDX2-2430S/R-24F4D Installation and Hardware Reference Manual ii Contact Information Americas Rorke Data Inc 7626 Golden Triangle

Chapter 1: Introduction 1-51.1.1.5 Rear Panel Overview Figure 1-5: Galaxy GHDX2-2430R-24F4D Rear View Figure 1-6: Galaxy GHDX2-2430S-24F4D Rear

Galaxy GHDX2-2430S/R-24F4D Installation and Hardware Reference Manual Introduction 1-6 Each RAID controller module comes with four (4) SFP host por

Chapter 1: Introduction 1-7the subsystem model name. A different name can be assigned for the subsystem or specific logical drives. This enables ea

Galaxy GHDX2-2430S/R-24F4D Installation and Hardware Reference Manual Introduction 1-8 contains no user-serviceable components. Only remove the con

Chapter 1: Introduction 1-9The dual-controller subsystem comes with a serial port Y-cable that allows you to access a surviving controller in the e

Galaxy GHDX2-2430S/R-24F4D Installation and Hardware Reference Manual Introduction 1-10 Figure 1-10: BBU Module, Controller Top Cover, and the Mod

Chapter 1: Introduction 1-11 Figure 1-11: PSU Module Each PSU module comes with a power socket for power cord plug-in. All three power supplies are

Galaxy GHDX2-2430S/R-24F4D Installation and Hardware Reference Manual Introduction 1-12 2 1. Warning messages are issued. 2. The subsystem is tem

Chapter 1: Introduction 1-13 Figure 1-12: Cooling Module 1.2.9 Enclosure DIP Switches Figure 1-13: Enclosure DIP Switches DIP switches are locat

Galaxy GHDX2-2430S/R-24F4D Installation and Hardware Reference Manual Introduction 1-14 1.3. Subsystem Monitoring The RAID subsystem comes with se

Galaxy Raid Installation and Hardware Reference Manual iii Copyright 2007 This Edition First Published 2007 All rights reserved. This publication

Chapter 1: Introduction 1-15RAIDWatch: RAIDWatch is a premier, web-based or Java-based graphical user interface (GUI) that can be installed on an a

Galaxy GHDX2-2430S/R-24F4D Installation and Hardware Reference Manual Introduction 1-16 1.4.3 Normalized Airflow Proper subsystem cooling is referr

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Hardware Installation 2-1 Chapter 2 Hardware Installation 2.1. Installation Overview This chapter gives detailed instr

Galaxy GHDX2-2430S/R-24F4D Installation and Hardware Reference Manual Hardware Installation 2-2 6. Rack installation: The enclosure chassis can b

Chapter 2 Hardware Installation Hardware Installation 2-3 Step 4. Verification of hard drive installation into the drive trays. Although SATA-II

Galaxy GHDX2-2430S/R-24F4D Installation and Hardware Reference Manual Hardware Installation 2-4 Figure 2-1: Installation Procedure Flowchart 2.5.

Chapter 2 Hardware Installation Hardware Installation 2-5 One (1) LCD keypad panel on the left side foldable handle  Back-end PCBs 2.6. Memory

Galaxy GHDX2-2430S/R-24F4D Installation and Hardware Reference Manual Hardware Installation 2-6 WARNING!  The controller board in the controller

Chapter 2 Hardware Installation Hardware Installation 2-73. The BBU module is hot-swappable and can be independently swapped from the controller.

Galaxy Raid GHDX2-2430S/R-24F4D Installation and Hardware Reference Manual iv Warnings and Certifications Restricted Access Location: This equipm

Galaxy GHDX2-2430S/R-24F4D Installation and Hardware Reference Manual Hardware Installation 2-8 Figure 2-3: Removing the Controller Module Step 4

Chapter 2 Hardware Installation Hardware Installation 2-9 Figure 2-4: Accessing a DIMM Module Step 5. Install the replacement DIMM module. Care

Galaxy GHDX2-2430S/R-24F4D Installation and Hardware Reference Manual Hardware Installation 2-10 3. Use the ejector levers on the sides to secure

Chapter 2 Hardware Installation Hardware Installation 2-11 2.7. Rackmounting the Subsystem 2.7.1 Package Contents The slide rail kit (32- or

Galaxy GHDX2-2430S/R-24F4D Installation and Hardware Reference Manual Hardware Installation 2-12 Figure 2-7: Package Contents The rackmount rails

Chapter 2 Hardware Installation Hardware Installation 2-13so that the front and rear edges of the bracket fit the vertical rack posts. Figure 2-8:

Galaxy GHDX2-2430S/R-24F4D Installation and Hardware Reference Manual Hardware Installation 2-14 Figure 2-9: Attaching M5 Cage Nuts to Rack Posts

Chapter 2 Hardware Installation Hardware Installation 2-15 Step 6. Use the included crosshead round screws (#9 in the packing list) to secure two

Galaxy GHDX2-2430S/R-24F4D Installation and Hardware Reference Manual Hardware Installation 2-16 list) through the holes on the left- and right-sid

Chapter 2 Hardware Installation Hardware Installation 2-17impact during installation may damage your hard drives. Hard drives for the subsystem mu

Galaxy Raid Installation and Hardware Reference Manual v Use only shielded cables to connect I/O devices to this equipment. You are cautioned th

Galaxy GHDX2-2430S/R-24F4D Installation and Hardware Reference Manual Hardware Installation 2-18 Figure 2-14: Installing a Hard Drive Step 2. Ad

Chapter 2 Hardware Installation Hardware Installation 2-192.9. Drive Tray Installation Before drive tray installation, you need to access the driv

Galaxy GHDX2-2430S/R-24F4D Installation and Hardware Reference Manual Hardware Installation 2-20 Figure 2-18: Opening Front Bezel Step 3. Line u

Chapter 2 Hardware Installation Hardware Installation 2-21 Figure 2-20: Drive Tray Bezel Lock Rotation WARNING! All the drive trays must be insta

Galaxy GHDX2-2430S/R-24F4D Installation and Hardware Reference Manual Hardware Installation 2-22 Figure 2-21: Cable Clamp and Cable Strap (Cable M

Chapter 2 Hardware Installation Hardware Installation 2-23and the ribbed side facing down. Press the release tab and adjust the position of the cab

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System Monitoring 1 3-1 Chapter 3 Subsystem Monitoring 3.1. Subsystem Monitoring Overview The Galaxy GHDX2-2430S-24F4D and GHDX2-24

Galaxy GHDX2-2430S/R-24F4D Installation and Hardware Reference Manual System Monitoring 3-2  Audible alarm: The audible alarm on the subsystem co

Chapter 3 Subsystem Monitoring System Monitoring 3-3thresholds is violated. 4 BBU Link Green ON indicates BBU is present. 5 Hst Bsy Green F

Galaxy Raid GHDX2-2430S/R-24F4D Installation and Hardware Reference Manual vi This device is in conformity with UL standards for safety. RoH

Galaxy GHDX2-2430S/R-24F4D Installation and Hardware Reference Manual System Monitoring 3-4 remain intact after default restoration, configuration

Chapter 3 Subsystem Monitoring System Monitoring 3-5 Figure 3-3: LCD Panel LEDs

Galaxy GHDX2-2430S/R-24F4D Installation and Hardware Reference Manual System Monitoring 3-6 LED Name Color Status PWR Blue ON indicates that p

Chapter 3 Subsystem Monitoring System Monitoring 3-7 LED Name Color Status Drive Busy Blue/Amber FLASHING blue indicates there is read/wr

Galaxy GHDX2-2430S/R-24F4D Installation and Hardware Reference Manual System Monitoring 3-8 FLASHING indicates the batteries are being charged. Tab

Chapter 3 Subsystem Monitoring System Monitoring 3-9 Figure 3-6: PSU Module LED Color Status Static Green The PSU is operating normally and

Galaxy GHDX2-2430S/R-24F4D Installation and Hardware Reference Manual System Monitoring 3-10 LED Status OFF The respective cooling fan is operatin

Chapter 3 Subsystem Monitoring System Monitoring 3-11CPU Temperature 90ºC 5ºC Board Temperature 80ºC 5ºC Table 3-9: Default Threshold Valu

Subsystem Connection and Operation 4-1 Chapter 4 Connection and Operation This chapter outlines some basic rules you should follow when co

Galaxy GHDX2-2430S/R-24F4D Installation and Hardware Reference Manual 4-2 Subsystem Connection and Operation 4.1.2 FC Lasers CAUTION! Lasers can

Galaxy Raid Installation and Hardware Reference Manual vii Table of Contents CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION 1.1. PRODUCT OVERVIEW ...

Chapter 4: Subsystem Connection and Operation Subsystem Connection and Operation 4-3 NOTE: LC connectors are small form-factor, fiber-optic con

Galaxy GHDX2-2430S/R-24F4D Installation and Hardware Reference Manual 4-4 Subsystem Connection and Operation Figure 4-1: Drive Mechanical Speed a

Chapter 4: Subsystem Connection and Operation Subsystem Connection and Operation 4-5 4.2.2 Fibre Channel Topologies The Fibre Channel standard sup

Galaxy GHDX2-2430S/R-24F4D Installation and Hardware Reference Manual 4-6 Subsystem Connection and Operation controllers to synchronize cached dat

Chapter 4: Subsystem Connection and Operation Subsystem Connection and Operation 4-7 4.3 Fibre Channels 4.3.1 Onboard Hub Settings The subsystem c

Galaxy GHDX2-2430S/R-24F4D Installation and Hardware Reference Manual 4-8 Subsystem Connection and Operation DIP Switch Configurations and Host Po

Chapter 4: Subsystem Connection and Operation Subsystem Connection and Operation 4-9 Figure 4-4: Host Port Bandwidth when the Onboard Hub is Enabl

Galaxy GHDX2-2430S/R-24F4D Installation and Hardware Reference Manual 4-10 Subsystem Connection and Operation on two controllers. If host ports ar

Chapter 4: Subsystem Connection and Operation Subsystem Connection and Operation 4-11 o Concern: One major concern for this topology is to avoid I

Galaxy GHDX2-2430S/R-24F4D Installation and Hardware Reference Manual 4-12 Subsystem Connection and Operation NOTE: To answer questions related t

Galaxy Raid GHDX2-2430S/R-24F4D Installation and Hardware Reference Manual viii 2.7. INSTALLING THE OPTIONAL BBU...

Chapter 4: Subsystem Connection and Operation Subsystem Connection and Operation 4-13 4.4 Host Connection Sample Topologies 4.4.1 Simple, Direct

Galaxy GHDX2-2430S/R-24F4D Installation and Hardware Reference Manual 4-14 Subsystem Connection and Operation Shown below is an example showing lo

Chapter 4: Subsystem Connection and Operation Subsystem Connection and Operation 4-15 Drive Via system bus, through the backplane 4th DIP Switch Hu

Galaxy GHDX2-2430S/R-24F4D Installation and Hardware Reference Manual 4-16 Subsystem Connection and Operation Figure 4-8: Clustered Servers with

Chapter 4: Subsystem Connection and Operation Subsystem Connection and Operation 4-17 • This is a direct-attached configuration showing four (4) h

Galaxy GHDX2-2430S/R-24F4D Installation and Hardware Reference Manual 4-18 Subsystem Connection and Operation 4.4.3 Hub Disabled and Switched Fa

Chapter 4: Subsystem Connection and Operation Subsystem Connection and Operation 4-19 Data Path Connection Fault-tolerant data paths Host Channel B

Galaxy GHDX2-2430S/R-24F4D Installation and Hardware Reference Manual 4-20 Subsystem Connection and Operation

Chapter 4: Subsystem Connection and Operation Subsystem Connection and Operation 4-21 4.4.4 Expansion Links A redundant-controller RAID enclosure

Galaxy GHDX2-2430S/R-24F4D Installation and Hardware Reference Manual 4-22 Subsystem Connection and Operation A single-controller RAID enclosure c

Galaxy Raid Installation and Hardware Reference Manual ix 4.4.4 LCD Screen ...

Chapter 4: Subsystem Connection and Operation Subsystem Connection and Operation 4-23  BBU: If used, make sure the optional BBU has been installe

Galaxy GHDX2-2430S/R-24F4D Installation and Hardware Reference Manual 4-24 Subsystem Connection and Operation Figure 4-13: Power Switch CAUTION

Chapter 4: Subsystem Connection and Operation Subsystem Connection and Operation 4-25  Audible alarm – If any errors occur during the initializat

Galaxy GHDX2-2430S/R-24F4D Installation and Hardware Reference Manual 4-26 Subsystem Connection and Operation 4.5.4 LCD Screen When powering on th

Chapter 4: Subsystem Connection and Operation Subsystem Connection and Operation 4-27 4.6 Power Off Procedure To power off the subsystem, p

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Subsystem Maintenance 5-1 Chapter 5 Subsystem Maintenance 5.1. Introducing Subsystem Maintenance and Upgrading 5.1.1 Maintena

Galaxy GHDX2-2430S/R-24F4D Installation and Hardware Reference Manual 5-2 Subsystem Maintenance

Chapter 5: Subsystem Maintenance Subsystem Maintenance 5-3 5.1.2 General Notes on Component Replacement  All of the components on the subsystem

Galaxy GHDX2-2430S/R-24F4D Installation and Hardware Reference Manual 5-4 Subsystem Maintenance BBU Module The BBU can be installed after the init