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LaCie 12big Rack Fibre 8 User Manual 2.6. Cabling Multiple Enclosures Additional Expansion enclosures, 12big Rack Fibre Expansion, can be connected to a 12big Rack Fibre 8 RAID enclosure to increase the number of drives to the maximum of 96. Multiple enclosures are connected together using mini-SAS patch cables. The following SAS patch cable lengths are supported: 0.5M, 1M, 2M, and 5M. The illustrated cabling configurations shown in Fig. 57 and Fig. 58 are half of the maximum number supported. For a full eight enclosure - 96 drive system, continue adding four additional Expansion enclosures, repeating the connections as indicated in the illustrations. Getting Started page 41 Fig. 57 - 12big Rack Fibre 8 Enclosure Expansion Host Dual Controller Cabling

Section	Page
1. System Overview	7
1.1. LaCie 12big Rack Fibre 8 Enclosure	7
1.2. 12big Rack Fibre Expansion Enclosure	8
1.3. Enclosure Chassis	9
1.3.1. Bay Identification	10
1.3.2. Enclosure Drive Slots	10
1.3.3. Operator’s Panel	10
1.3.3.1. Audible Alarms	10
1.3.3.2. Mute Button	10
1.3.4. Visible Alarms - OPS LEDs	11
1.4. The Plug-in Modules	12
1.4.1. Power Cooling Module	12
1.4.2. LaCie 12big Rack Fibre 8 RAID Controller Module	14
1.4.2.1. Battery Module	17
1.4.2.2. Fibre Channel Interface	17
1.4.2.3. StoreView Management Software	18
1.4.3. Disk I/O Module	18
1.4.4. Blank I/O Modules	19
1.4.5. Drive Carrier Module	20
1.4.5.1. Drive Status Indicators	21
1.4.5.2. Anti-tamper Locks	21
1.4.5.3. MUX Transition Cards	22
1.4.5.4. Dummy Carrier Modules	22
2. Getting Started	23
2.1. Introduction	23
2.2. Planning Your Installation	23
2.2.1. Enclosure Drive Slot Number Convention	24
2.2.2. Drive Location Rules	24
2.2.3. Drive Start	24
2.3. Enclosure Installation Procedures	25
2.3.1. Preparation of Site and Host Server	25
2.3.2. Unpacking the Storage System	25
2.3.3. Rack Installation Procedure	26
2.3.3.1. Rack Installation Pre-Requisites	26
2.3.3.2. Rack Mounting Rail Kit	27
2.3.3.3. Installation Procedure	27
2.4. Module Removal & Installation	30
2.4.1. Power Cooling Module	30
2.4.1.1. Removing the Power Cooling Module (PCM)	30
2.4.1.2. Installing the Power Cooling Module	31
2.4.2. Drive Carrier Module	31
2.4.2.1. Removing the Drive Carrier Module	31
2.4.2.2. Installing a Drive Carrier Module	32
2.4.2.3. Engaging the Anti-tamper Locks	33
2.4.3. RAID Controller Module	33
2.4.3.1. Removing the RAID Controller Module	34
2.4.3.2. Installing the RAID Controller Module	34
2.4.4. Disk I/O Module	35
2.4.4.1. Removing the Disk I/O Module	35
2.4.4.2. Installing the Disk I/O Module	36
2.4.4.3. Installing the Power Supply Module	36
2.4.5. SFP Transceiver Installation	37
2.4.6. Installation of the Blank I/O Module	37
2.4.6.1. Installation	37
2.5. Cabling the Enclosures	38
2.6. Cabling Multiple Enclosures	41
2.7. Ethernet Connection	43
2.8. AC Power Cord Connection	43
2.9. Grounding Checks	44
2.10. Management Interfaces	44
2.10.1. StorView Storage Management Software	44
2.10.2. RAID Configuration Utility	44
3. Operation	45
3.1. Power On	45
3.1.1. Starting the Drives	45
3.1.1.1. Disk Drive LEDs	45
3.2. OPS Panel LEDs	46
3.3. Temperature Sensors	46
3.4. Starting StorView	48
3.5. Embedded StorView Initial Setup	48
3.5.1. Setting Up the Embedded StorView Module: Microsoft Windows	49
3.5.2. Setting up the Embedded StorView Module: Linux	51
3.6. Power Down	52
4. Troubleshooting	53
4.1. Overview	53
4.1.1. Troubleshooting using StorView	53
4.1.2. Initial Start-up Problems	53
4.1.2.1. Faulty Connections	53
4.1.2.2. Alarm Sounds on Power Up	54
4.1.2.3. Controller OK LED Not Illuminated	54
4.1.2.4. LaCie 12big Rack Fibre 8 Enclosure Not Recognized by Host Computer	55
4.2. Status Indicators (LEDs)	56
4.2.1. Power Cooling Module LEDs	56
4.2.2. OPS Panel LEDs	57
4.2.3. RAID Controller Module LEDs	58
4.2.4. Disk I/O Module LEDs	59
4.2.5. Drive Carrier LEDs	60
4.3. Audible Alarm	61
4.4. Symptoms and Solutions	63
4.4.1. OPS Panel System Faults	63
4.4.2. OPS Panel Logical Faults	63
4.4.3. Power Cooling Module Faults	64
4.4.4. Thermal Monitoring and Control	65
4.4.5. Thermal Alarm	66
4.5. Firmware Updates	67
5. Module Removal and Replacement	68
5.1. Dealing with Hardware Faults	68
5.2. Continuous Operation During Replacement	68
5.2.1. Hot Swappable Components	68
5.2.2. OPS Panel	68
5.3. ESD Precautions	68
5.4. Replacing a Module	68
5.4.1. Power Cooling Modules	68
5.4.1.1. Replacing the Power Cooling Module (PCM)	69
5.4.1.2. Installing the Power Cooling Module	69
5.4.2. RAID Controller Module	70
5.4.2.1. Replacing the RAID Controller Module	70
5.4.2.2. Installing the RAID Controller Module	70
5.4.3. Disk I/O Module	71
5.4.3.1. Replacing the Disk I/O Module	71
5.4.3.2. Installing the Disk I/O Module	71
5.4.4. Removal and Installation of the Blank I/O Module	72
5.4.4.1. Removal	72
5.4.4.2. Installation	72
5.4.5. Replacing a Battery Module	72
5.4.5.1. Removing the Battery Module	73
5.4.5.2. Installing the Battery Module	73
5.4.6. Replacing SFP Transceivers	73
5.4.6.1. Removing the SFP Transceiver	74
5.4.6.2. Installing the SFP Transceiver	74
5.4.7. Drive Carrier Module	74
5.4.7.1. Replacing the Drive Carrier Module	74
5.4.7.2. Installing a Drive Carrier	75
5.4.7.3. Engaging the Anti-tamper Locks	76
5.4.8. Dummy Drive Carrier Module Replacement	77
5.4.9. Replacement Parts and Ancillary Items	77
6. Appendix A: Technical Specifications	78
6.1. Dimensions	78
6.2. Weight	78
6.3. Power Cooling Module	78
6.4. Enclosure Environment	79
6.5. LaCie 12big Rack Fibre 8 RAID Controller Module Specification	80
6.6. Disk I/O Module Specification	80
6.7. Drive Carrier Module Specification	81
7. Appendix B: Standards & Regulations	82
7.1. International Standards	82
7.2. Potential for Radio Frequency Interference	83
7.3. European Regulations	84
7.4. Power Cooling Module Safety and EMC Compliance	84
7.5. AC Power Cords	84
7.6. EMC Precautions	85
7.7. ESD Precautions	85
7.8. Recycling of Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE)	85
8. Contacting Customer Support	86
8.1. LaCie Technical Support Contacts	86