LaCie 12big Rack Fibre 8 User Manual

LaCie 12big Rack Fibre 8 Table of ContentsUser Manual page 1Table of Contents1. System Overview ...

LaCie 12big Rack Fibre 8 System OverviewUser Manual page 101.3.1. Bay IdentificationThe bay identification graphic is provided to assist with proper

LaCie 12big Rack Fibre 8 System OverviewUser Manual page 111.3.4. Visible Alarms - OPS LEDsThe OPS panel displays a consolidated status for the mod

LaCie 12big Rack Fibre 8 System OverviewUser Manual page 121.4. The Plug-in ModulesA LaCie 12big Rack Fibre 8 enclosure requires the following mod

LaCie 12big Rack Fibre 8 System OverviewUser Manual page 13If the power supply component of the power cooling module fails, leave the faulty PCM ins

LaCie 12big Rack Fibre 8 System OverviewUser Manual page 141.4.2. LaCie 12big Rack Fibre 8 RAID Controller ModuleOne or two RAID Controller modules

LaCie 12big Rack Fibre 8 System OverviewUser Manual page 15The RAID Controller module incorporates LED indicators for display-ing the status of the

LaCie 12big Rack Fibre 8 System OverviewUser Manual page 16The following table provides a description of the LaCie 12big Rack Fibre 8 RAID Controlle

LaCie 12big Rack Fibre 8 System OverviewUser Manual page 171.4.2.1. Battery ModuleThe 12big Rack Fibre 8 RAID Controller module assembly includes a

LaCie 12big Rack Fibre 8 System OverviewUser Manual page 181.4.2.3. StoreView Management SoftwareThe StorView Storage Management software is embedd

LaCie 12big Rack Fibre 8 System OverviewUser Manual page 19Table 04 - Disk I/O Module LEDsLED State DescriptionSAS Lane ONFLASHINGALL FLASHINGOFF Re

LaCie 12big Rack Fibre 8 Table of ContentsUser Manual page 22.4.4.2. Installing the Disk I/O Module ...

LaCie 12big Rack Fibre 8 System OverviewUser Manual page 201.4.5. Drive Carrier ModuleThe Drive Carrier module includes a hard disk mounted in a ca

LaCie 12big Rack Fibre 8 System OverviewUser Manual page 211.4.5.1. Drive Status IndicatorsEach drive carrier incorporates two LEDs, an upper (Gree

LaCie 12big Rack Fibre 8 System OverviewUser Manual page 221.4.5.3. MUX Transition CardsSATA disk drives require an Active/Active (A/A) MUX transit

LaCie 12big Rack Fibre 8 Getting StartedUser Manual page 232. Getting Started2.1. IntroductionIn this chapter, you are shown how to install your La

LaCie 12big Rack Fibre 8 Getting StartedUser Manual page 242.2.1. Enclosure Drive Slot Number ConventionEach enclosure has twelve drive slots. Driv

LaCie 12big Rack Fibre 8 System OverviewUser Manual page 252.3. Enclosure Installation ProceduresThe following procedures describe the installation

LaCie 12big Rack Fibre 8 System OverviewUser Manual page 26Initial Unpacking Steps1. Inspect the packaging for crushes, cuts, water damage, or any

LaCie 12big Rack Fibre 8 System OverviewUser Manual page 272.3.3.2. Rack Mounting Rail KitA set of mounting rails is provided for use in 19-inch ra

LaCie 12big Rack Fibre 8 Getting StartedUser Manual page 283. Assemble the rack brackets to the rack posts as follows. The brackets are universal a

LaCie 12big Rack Fibre 8 Getting StartedUser Manual page 294. Mount the enclosure in the rack as follows ( Fig. 29):a. Using an assistant, lift th

LaCie 12big Rack Fibre 8 Table of ContentsUser Manual page 35.4. Replacing a Module ...

LaCie 12big Rack Fibre 8 Getting StartedUser Manual page 302.4. Module Removal & InstallationThe 12big Rack Fibre 8 and 12big Rack Fibre Expans

LaCie 12big Rack Fibre 8 Getting StartedUser Manual page 312.4.1.2. Installing the Power Cooling Module1. Check for damage, especially to the rear

LaCie 12big Rack Fibre 8 Getting StartedUser Manual page 323. Release the Drive Carrier module handle by pressing the latch in the handle with your

LaCie 12big Rack Fibre 8 Getting StartedUser Manual page 33enclosure.3. Slide the Drive Carrier module, gently, all the way into the en-closure unt

LaCie 12big Rack Fibre 8 Getting StartedUser Manual page 342.4.3. RAID Controller Module2.4.3.1. Removing the RAID Controller Module1. Grasp the

LaCie 12big Rack Fibre 8 Getting StartedUser Manual page 352.4.3.2. Installing the RAID Controller ModuleThe RAID Controller Modules are installed

LaCie 12big Rack Fibre 8 Getting StartedUser Manual page 363. Using the latch as a handle, withdraw the Disk I/O Module (Fig. 45).2.4.4.2. Install

LaCie 12big Rack Fibre 8 Getting StartedUser Manual page 372.4.5. SFP Transceiver Installation1. Remove the dust cover from each of the SFP slots

LaCie 12big Rack Fibre 8 Getting StartedUser Manual page 382.5. Cabling the EnclosuresOn the following three pages there are six illustrated exampl

LaCie 12big Rack Fibre 8 Getting StartedUser Manual page 39Fig. 53 - Single Host, Dual HBAs and Dual Controller CablingFig. 54 - Dual Hosts, Single

LaCie 12big Rack Fibre 8 ForewordUser Manual page 4NoticesThe information in this document is sub-ject to change without notice.While every effort h

LaCie 12big Rack Fibre 8 Getting StartedUser Manual page 40Fig. 56 - Dual Hosts, Single HBA and Dual Controller Cabling with a SwitchFig. 55 - Dual

LaCie 12big Rack Fibre 8 Getting StartedUser Manual page 412.6. Cabling Multiple EnclosuresAdditional Expansion enclosures, 12big Rack Fibre Expans

LaCie 12big Rack Fibre 8 Getting StartedUser Manual page 42Fig. 58 - 12big Rack Fibre 8 Enclosure Expansion Dual Host Dual Controller Cabling with

LaCie 12big Rack Fibre 8 Getting StartedUser Manual page 432.7. Ethernet Connection The controller can be connected to the network for out-of-band

LaCie 12big Rack Fibre 8 Getting StartedUser Manual page 442.9. Grounding ChecksThe storage systems must only be connected to a power source that h

LaCie 12big Rack Fibre 8 Getting StartedUser Manual page 453.1. Power OnBefore powering up the enclosure(s), please ensure that all modules are firm

LaCie 12big Rack Fibre 8 OperationUser Manual page 463.2. OPS Panel LEDsThe generalized OPS Panel LEDs conditions are described below. Please refer

LaCie 12big Rack Fibre 8 OperationUser Manual page 47Table 08 - Temperature Sensor Identification and Threshold ValuesSensor # Location and TypeCriti

LaCie 12big Rack Fibre 8 OperationUser Manual page 483.4. Starting StorViewDuring RAID Controller start up, the Embedded StorView software examines

LaCie 12big Rack Fibre 8 OperationUser Manual page 493.5.1. Setting Up the Embedded StorView Module: Microsoft Windows1. Insert the Software and M

LaCie 12big Rack Fibre 8 ForewordUser Manual page 5Safe HandlingCAUTION: If this equipment is used in a manner not specified by LaCie, the pro-tectio

LaCie 12big Rack Fibre 8 OperationUser Manual page 507. Select the MAC address of the Initialized System you wish to start and click the Launch but

LaCie 12big Rack Fibre 8 OperationUser Manual page 513.6. Power DownThe enclosure can be powered down at any time and if writeback cache contents a

LaCie 12big Rack Fibre 8 OperationUser Manual page 524. Troubleshooting4.1. OverviewThe enclosures include associated monitoring and control logic

LaCie 12big Rack Fibre 8 Troubleshooting & Problem SolvingUser Manual page 534.1.2.2. Alarm Sounds on Power UpPlease refer to Section 4.3. Audi

LaCie 12big Rack Fibre 8 Troubleshooting & Problem SolvingUser Manual page 544.1.2.4. LaCie 12big Rack Fibre 8 Enclosure Not Rec-ognized by Hos

LaCie 12big Rack Fibre 8 Troubleshooting & Problem SolvingUser Manual page 554.2. Status Indicators (LEDs)4.2.1. Power Cooling Module LEDsFour

LaCie 12big Rack Fibre 8 Troubleshooting & Problem SolvingUser Manual page 564.2.2. OPS Panel LEDsThe OPS panel displays the aggregate status o

LaCie 12big Rack Fibre 8 Troubleshooting & Problem SolvingUser Manual page 574.2.3. RAID Controller Module LEDsTable 11 - 12big Rack Fibre 8 RA

LaCie 12big Rack Fibre 8 Troubleshooting & Problem SolvingUser Manual page 58 4.2.4. Disk I/O Module LEDsTable 12 - Disk I/O Module LEDsLED Sta

LaCie 12big Rack Fibre 8 Troubleshooting & Problem SolvingUser Manual page 594.2.5. Drive Carrier LEDsDisk drive status is determined by a gree

LaCie 12big Rack Fibre 8 ForewordUser Manual page 6Class 1 Laser ProductThe LaCie 12big Rack Fibre 8 Controllers are supplied with optical SFP Trans

LaCie 12big Rack Fibre 8 Troubleshooting & Problem SolvingUser Manual page 604.3. Audible AlarmThe enclosure includes an Audible Alarm which in

LaCie 12big Rack Fibre 8 Troubleshooting & Problem SolvingUser Manual page 61The audible alarm can be muted by pressing the Mute button on the O

LaCie 12big Rack Fibre 8 Troubleshooting & Problem SolvingUser Manual page 624.4. Symptoms and SolutionsThe following sections describe problem

LaCie 12big Rack Fibre 8 Troubleshooting & Problem SolvingUser Manual page 634.4.3. Power Cooling Module FaultsTable 18Symptom Cause ActionOPS

LaCie 12big Rack Fibre 8 Troubleshooting & Problem SolvingUser Manual page 644.4.4. Thermal Monitoring and ControlThe 12big Rack Fibre 8 and 12

LaCie 12big Rack Fibre 8 Troubleshooting & Problem SolvingUser Manual page 654.4.5. Thermal AlarmTable 20Symptom Cause ActionOPS Panel Module F

LaCie 12big Rack Fibre 8 Troubleshooting & Problem SolvingUser Manual page 664.5. Firmware UpdatesPeriodically, updates to the RAID Controllers

LaCie 12big Rack Fibre 8 Troubleshooting & Problem SolvingUser Manual page 675. Module Removal and Replacement5.1. Dealing with Hardware Faults

LaCie 12big Rack Fibre 8 Module Removal & ReplacementUser Manual page 685.2.1. Hot Swappable ComponentsThe following modules are hot swappable:

LaCie 12big Rack Fibre 8 Module Removal & ReplacementUser Manual page 695.4.1.1. Replacing the Power Cooling Module (PCM)1. Ensure the PCM ON/

LaCie 12big Rack Fibre 8 System OverviewUser Manual page 71. System Overview1.1. LaCie 12big Rack Fibre 8 EnclosureThe LaCie 12big Rack Fibre 8 enc

LaCie 12big Rack Fibre 8 Module Removal & ReplacementUser Manual page 705.4.2. RAID Controller ModuleCAUTION: Handle the module carefully and a

LaCie 12big Rack Fibre 8 Module Removal & ReplacementUser Manual page 715.4.3. Disk I/O ModuleCAUTION: Handle the module carefully and avoid da

LaCie 12big Rack Fibre 8 Module Removal & ReplacementUser Manual page 725.4.4. Removal and Installation of the Blank I/O Module5.4.4.1. Remova

LaCie 12big Rack Fibre 8 Module Removal & ReplacementUser Manual page 735.4.5.1. Removing the Battery ModuleOperate the release latch by pressi

LaCie 12big Rack Fibre 8 Module Removal & ReplacementUser Manual page 745.4.6.1. Removing the SFP Transceiver1. Locate the defective SFP Trans

LaCie 12big Rack Fibre 8 Module Removal & ReplacementUser Manual page 752. Rotate the key in a counter-clockwise direction until the “red” indi

LaCie 12big Rack Fibre 8 Module Removal & ReplacementUser Manual page 763. Slide the Drive Carrier module, gently, all the way into the en-clos

LaCie 12big Rack Fibre 8 Module Removal & ReplacementUser Manual page 775.4.8. Dummy Drive Carrier Module ReplacementDummy drive carrier module

LaCie 12big Rack Fibre 8 Technical SpecificationsUser Manual page 786. Appendix A: Technical Specifications6.1. DimensionsEnclosure Inches mmHeight3

LaCie 12big Rack Fibre 8 Technical SpecificationsUser Manual page 796.4. Enclosure EnvironmentEnclosure Ambient Temperature RangeAmbient Relative H

LaCie 12big Rack Fibre 8 System OverviewUser Manual page 81.2. 12big Rack Fibre Expansion EnclosureThe 12big Rack Expansion enclosure is nearly ide

LaCie 12big Rack Fibre 8 Technical SpecificationsUser Manual page 806.5. LaCie 12big Rack Fibre 8 RAID Controller Module SpecificationDimensions209.

LaCie 12big Rack Fibre 8 Technical SpecificationsUser Manual page 816.7. Drive Carrier Module SpecificationIMPORTANT INFO: Disk drives must be UL ap

LaCie 12big Rack Fibre 8 Standards & RegulationsUser Manual page 827. Appendix B: Standards & Regulations7.1. International StandardsThe La

LaCie 12big Rack Fibre 8 Standards & RegulationsUser Manual page 837.2. Potential for Radio Frequency InterferenceUSA Federal Communications Co

LaCie 12big Rack Fibre 8 Standards & RegulationsUser Manual page 847.3. European RegulationsThis equipment complies with European Regulations E

LaCie 12big Rack Fibre 8 Standards & RegulationsUser Manual page 857.6. EMC PrecautionsIf passive copper cables are connected, the cable must n

LaCie 12big Rack Fibre 8 Contacting Customer SupportUser Manual page 868. Contacting Customer Support8.1. LaCie Technical Support ContactsLaCie Asi

LaCie 12big Rack Fibre 8 Warranty InformationUser Manual page 879. Warranty InformationLaCie warrants your 12big Rack and/or its parts against any d

LaCie 12big Rack Fibre 8 System OverviewUser Manual page 91.3. Enclosure ChassisThe 12big Rack Fibre 8 storage system design concept is based on an