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  • Asus DS300j | User Manual - Page 1
    ASUS Storage DS300j User Manual Version 1.0
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    Storage DS300j User Manual Copyright © 2011 ASUSTek COMPUTER INC. (Taiwan) All Rights Reserved. ASUS, the ASUS logo, ASUS Storage, and ASUS Storage Management are registered or pending trademarks of ASUSTek COMPUTER INC. (Taiwan) in the U.S. and other countries. All other trademarks are the property
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    Contents Chapter 1: Introduction to ASUS Storage 1 About This Manual 1 Features 2 Specifications 3 Power Supply 3 Current (maximum 3 Power Consumption Support 4 CE Statement 4 FCC Statement 4 KCC Statement 4 Chapter 2: ASUS Storage Installation 5 Unpacking the ASUS Storage 5 Mounting ASUS
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    ASUS Storage DS300j User Manual Chapter 3: Management 17 LEDs 17 Front Panel LEDs 17 I/O 40 Replacing a Cooling Fan 41 Chapter 5: Support 43 Frequently Asked Questions 43 Contacting Technical Support 45 Technical Support Services 45 Limited Warranty 46 Disclaimer of other warranties
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    Storage This chapter covers the following topics: • About This Manual (below) • Features (page 2) • Specifications (page 3) About This Manual This Product Manual describes how to setup, use, and maintain the ASUS Storage DS300j expansion unit. It also describes how to use the built-in command-line
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    DS300j User Manual Figure 1. ASUS Storage front view Figure 2. ASUS Storage DS300F rear view Dual Power Supplies I/O Module Features • 3.5" x warranty includes 24 x 7 email and phone support with highly experienced technical support technicians and an advanced replacements program. • Compatible
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    • Windows 2008 Server, 2003 Server • Red Hat Linux, SuSE Linux • FreeBSD, VMware ESX 4.0 • Supports all background activities running on ASUS Storage subsystem Specifications Power Supply 450W, Dual hot-swappable and redundant, 100-240 VAC auto-ranging, 50-60 Hz, with PFC Current (maximum) 8 A @ 100
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    on all components except the optional battery backup unit, which has a one-year warranty. Support: 24x7 email and phone support (English only). 24x7 access to ASUS support site for drivers, firmware, and compatibility. CE Statement Warning: This is a class B product. In a domestic environment this
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    14) • Setting up the Serial Connection (page 16) 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-DB9 serial data cable Start
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    loading on the rails is at the customer's risk. • ASUSTek COMPUTER INC. (Taiwan) cannot guarantee that the mounting rails will support your ASUS Storage unit unless you install them as instructed. Note To lighten the ASUS Storage enclosure, remove the power supplies. Replace the power supplies after
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    screws and flange nuts from your rack system. Be sure the front rail support is on the bottom facing inward. The alignment pins fit into the flange nuts according to your rack system instructions. 4. Place the ASUS Storage unit onto the rails. 5. Secure the ASUS Storage unit to the rack. One screw
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    ASUS Storage DS300j User Manual Figure 2. Rack mount assembly diagram Rack front post Locating pins (2 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
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    : • SAS and SATA hard disk drives • 3.5-inch hard disk drives For a list of supported physical drives, download the latest compatibility list from the ASUS support web site http://support.asus.com/. Drive Slot Numbering You can install any suitable disk drive into any slot in the enclosure. The
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    DS300j User Manual Figure 4. Disk drive mounted in a drive carrier Disk drive mounting screw mounting screw Caution ASUS Storage supports disk drive hot-swapping. To avoid hand contact with an electrical hazard, do not remove more than one drive carrier a time. This completes disk drive
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    and Management Connections Configuring a Data Path To establish the data path: 1. Make the FC or iSCSI data connections as described in the ASUS Storage DS300F, DS300I User Manual. 2. Connect the SAS Expansion port of the DS300F or DS300I subsystem to the SAS IN port on the I/O module of the first
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    Storage DS300j User Manual Figure 5. 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
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    Line Interface (CLI) on your PC to monitor and control the ASUS Storage DS300j unit. The product package includes a RJ11-to-DB9 3: Management‖ on page 17. Figure 6. The serial connector on the back of the ASUS Storage RJ11 Serial Connector To set up a serial cable connection: 1. Attach the RJ11 end
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    ASUS Storage DS300j User Manual Connecting the Power Plug the power cords into the power supplies on the back of the ASUS Storage DS300j switches on again. Front Panel LEDs When boot-up is finished and the ASUS Storage DS300j unit is functioning normally: • Power and Global Enclosure Status LEDs
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    Storage Installation Figure 8. ASUS Storage I/O Module LEDs Fan 2 Reserved SAS IN port Fan 1 SAS OUT port Fan 1 Fan 2 Disk Drive LEDs There are two LEDs on each drive carrier.
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    Storage DS300j User Manual Setting up the Serial Connection The ASUS Storage DS300j unit has a Command Line 3. Press Enter once to launch the CLI. When connected and ready, the CLI screen displays: ASUS SAS Expander v2.00.0000.xx cli> The cli> prompt on your screen indicates that you have
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    Storage DS300F or DS300I subsystem, you can manage the ASUS Storage DS300j unit with the ASUS Storage Management software or the Command Line Utility (CLU). See the ASUS Storage DS300F, DS300I User Manual for more information. This chapter describes monitoring and management functions directly from
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    ASUS Storage DS300j User Manual . State LEDs Dark Steady Green Flashing Green Amber Red Power System Off Normal - - - Global Enclosure System Off Status Normal Locating the Enclosure Fan, power supply, temperature, or voltage problem* I/O Module Activity System Off or no SAS ports
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    . These LEDs give the status of individual components: • Fan LEDs display green continuously. • SAS port LEDs flash green when there is activity. Figure 2. ASUS Storage I/O Module LEDs Fan 2 Reserved SAS IN port Fan 1 SAS OUT port Fan 1 Fan 2 LEDs Fan SAS Ports Dark Green Not detected OK
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    ASUS Storage DS300j User Manual Disk Drive LEDs There are two LEDs on each drive carrier. They not, the Power/Activity LED remains dark. The Power/Activity LED flashes during drive activity. ASUS Storage DS300F or DS300I subsystem controls the Disk Status LED behavior. The Disk Status LED displays
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    quality. See page 21. • enclosure - Displays full information on the ASUS Storage DS300j unit and its components. See page 22. • factorydefault - Restores for the two SAS ports. The I/O module supports cables from 1 to 8 meters in length. Figure 4. ASUS Storage SAS ports CN#1 or SAS IN port CN
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    ASUS Storage DS300j User Manual To view the current settings: At the cli> prompt, type cable and press just the controller (I/O module). This action might be needed to help with setting changes on the ASUS Storage DS300j. To reboot the only the controller: 1. Verify that no data I/O activity is in
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    Figure 5. DS300j power supply switches Chapter 3: Management Power supply switches Viewing Information To view enclosure information: At the cli> prompt, type enclosure and press Enter. The system returns: Time since system powerup: 1 day 9 hours 46 minutes 36 seconds Enclosure : SAS JBOD
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    ASUS Storage DS300j User Manual Controller temperature threshold : 71C/159F (critical) 61C/141F (warning) ID LED on cooling unit when a fan fails • Automatic Shutdown - Shuts down the ASUS Storage DS300j unit 30 seconds after the enclosure or controller reaches critical temperature. •
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    To enable Automatic Shutdown: At the cli> prompt, type enclosure -a mod -s "allowshutdown=1" and press Enter. For this command, a 1 enables and a 0 disables. Caution ASUS recommends that you keep Automatic Shutdown enabled at all times. To set the minimum fan speed to medium high: At the cli> prompt
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    ASUS Storage DS300j User Manual Help Command The CLI uses the standard Unix online help Enter. See ―CLI Command Set‖ on page 21 for a list of supported functions. Link Command The Link command displays information about ASUS Storage links, including: • Link Status (page 27) • Link Statistics (page
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    Chapter 3: Management Viewing Link Status To view link status: At the cli> prompt, type link and press Enter. The system returns: Link Status: Phy Port Type Rate Init Dev Link PRdy 0 DSK01 SAS 3.0G OK End ---- Rdy 1 DSK02 SAS 3.0G OK End ---- Rdy 2 DSK03 SAS 3.0G OK End ----
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    ASUS Storage DS300j User Manual • Port - DSK01 through DSK16 represent drive slots. Each slot has one PHY. See page 26, Figure 6. CN#1 refers to the SAS IN port and CN#2
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    shows dashes (------). The fact that errors occur does not necessarily indicate a problem or that the ASUS Storage unit is malfunctioning. An individual error count that increments regularly indicates a possible problem and requires further investigation. Clearing Statistics To clear the link error
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    ASUS Storage DS300j User Manual The screen displays: Expander SAS Addresses: Type SAS Address Base 50 00 15 5D 21 12 22 00 SSP 50 00 15 5D 21 12
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    CN#2 0977 500000E0120A2472 CN#2 1023 5000155FFFC02408 CN#2 The route command displays SAS addresses that are attached to the SAS ports of the ASUS Storage unit. Three items are reported: • Entry# - Arbitrary numbers, listed in sequence • SAS Address - Of the disk drive or other component
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    Storage DS300j User Manual Route Troubleshooting If your system returns: No SAS Routing Entry Exists ...it indicates that no downstream devices are found. Uptime Command The uptime command informs you of the elapsed period of time since the ASUS Storage unit was powered on. To display uptime: At
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    Chapter 3: Management • At the cli> prompt, type ? followed by the name of the function and press Enter. • At the cli> prompt, type the name of the function followed by -? and press Enter. See ―CLI Command Set‖ on page 21 for a list of supported functions. 33
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    ASUS Storage DS300j User Manual 34
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    are two ways to update the ASUS Storage DS300j's firmware. • Through a ASUS Storage DS300F or DS300I subsystem using ASUS Storage Management • With the JBOD Flash Utility Downloading the Firmware Image File Go to the ASUS support web site http://support.asus.com/ and download the latest firmware
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    OK button. 9. Restart the DS300F or DS300I subsystem and the DS300j units: • Shut down the DS300F or DS300I subsystem. See the ASUS Storage DS300F, DS300I User Manual. • On the ASUS Storage DS300j units, turn OFF the power supply switches. See page 37, Figure 1. • Wait 30 seconds, then turn ON the
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    , type enclosure and press Enter. For more information, see ―Enclosure Command‖ on page 22. Note After you click the Submit button, if ASUS Storage Management displays this message: error transferring image, you entered an incorrect file name or an incorrect location. Check the information and try
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    ASUS Storage DS300j User Manual If you are using a different COM port, you must change the port setting in the configuration file. To access the configuration file and change the
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    enclosure and press Enter. For more information, see ―Enclosure Command‖ on page 22. Replacing a Power Supply The redundant power supplies on the ASUS Storage DS300j unit are designed as field-replaceable units. You can replace a power supply without removing the DS300j unit from the rack. Figure
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    ASUS Storage DS300j User Manual Replacing an I/O Module The I/O module monitors and manages the module when directed to do so by ASUS Technical Support. See page 44. • Only a qualified technician should perform this procedure. • You must shut down the ASUS Storage DS300j unit before you can perform
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    page 14. This completes the I/O module replacement procedure. Replacing a Cooling Fan Cautions Only a qualified technician should perform this procedure. The ASUS Storage DS300j has externally mounted fans that are replaceable without shutting down the DS300j unit. To replace a fan: 1. Verify that
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    ASUS Storage DS300j User Manual 5. Place the new fan onto the I/O module and install the two mounting screws. This completes the fan replacement procedure. 42
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    Asked Questions What kind of disk drives can I use with ASUS Storage DS300j? The DS300j supports 3.0 GB/s Serial ATA disk drives and 3.0 Gb/s SAS drives. The DS300j does not support Parallel ATA (PATA) disk drives. How can I tell when the ASUS Storage DS300j has fully booted? When the DS300j unit is
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    and driver version numbers • A description of the problem / situation • System configuration information, including: motherboard and CPU type, hard drive model(s), SAS/SATA/ATA/ATAPI drives & devices, and other controllers. Technical Support Services ASUS Technical Support http://support.asus.com
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    Chapter 5: Support Limited Warranty ASUS Technology, Inc. (―ASUS‖) warrants that this product, from the time of the , natural or personal disaster, or maintenance by anyone other than a ASUS or a ASUS-authorized service center. Disclaimer of other warranties This warranty covers only parts and labor
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    DS300j User Manual ASUS DOES NOT WARRANT that any product is free from errors or that it will interface without problems with your computer system. product; b) repair the product. ASUS shall not be liable for the cost of procuring substitute goods, services, lost profits, unrealized savings,
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    RMA number from Technical Support before you return the product and write the RMA number on the label. The RMA number is essential for tracking your product and providing the proper service. Return ONLY the specific product covered by the warranty (do not ship cables, manuals, diskettes, etc.), with
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    ? command 32 A about this manual 1 ASUS Storage Management 35 ASUS Storage subsystem 35 ASUS Storage unit features 2 specifications 3 install 9 disk drives from VTrak subsystem 43 hot-swappable 43 LEDs 20 supported 43 download firmware image file 35 downstream devices 31 E enclosure automatic
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    VessJBOD 1000 Series Product Manual H help command 26 I I/O module reboot 22 replace 40 information, view 29, 31 expander 29 screws, counter-sink 9 settings default 25 enclosure 24 specifications, ASUS Storage unit 3 statistics clear 29 link 28 status, link 27 subsystem heartbeat LED 14, 17
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    temperature, cont. enclosure critical 24 warning 24 thermal management 25 troubleshoot SAS routing 32 U uptime command 32 Index V vital product data 32 vpdr command 32 W warranty on ASUS Storage unit 46 51
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    VessJBOD 1000 Series Product Manual 52
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ASUS Storage
DS300j
User Manual
Version 1.0