GIGABYTE Storage Node TO21-JS0 System Installation Guide

Product Overview

This document provides detailed information and steps for the installation, configuration, and use of the GIGABYTE Storage Node system. It covers hardware installation, safety precautions, and system appearance.

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Conventions and Safety Precautions

Conventions

The following conventions are used in this guide:

• NOTE! Provides additional information related to the current topic.
• CAUTION! Alerts to precautionary measures to avoid possible hardware or software problems.
• WARNING! Alerts to potential damage that might result from specific actions or inactions.

Server Warnings and Cautions

Electrical Safety

• WARNING! To reduce the risk of electric shock or equipment damage: Do not disable the power cord grounding plug. Plug the power cord into a grounded electrical outlet that is easily accessible. Unplug all power cords from the power supplies to disconnect power. Shock Hazard! Disconnect all power supply cords before servicing. Do not route the power cord where it can be walked on or pinched.

Hot Surfaces

• WARNING! To reduce the risk of personal injury from hot surfaces, allow drives and internal system components to cool before touching them.

Moving Parts

• WARNING! This server is equipped with high-speed fans. Keep away from hazardous moving fan blades during servicing.

Restricted Access

• WARNING! This equipment is intended for use in Restricted Access Locations, accessible only by skilled and authorized personnel.

Operational Cautions

• CAUTION! Do not operate the server for long periods with the access panel open or removed, as this can lead to improper airflow, inadequate cooling, and thermal damage.
• CAUTION! Danger of explosion if the battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer. Dispose of used batteries according to the manufacturer's instructions.

Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) Precautions

CAUTION! ESD can damage drives, boards, and other parts. It is recommended to perform all procedures at an ESD workstation. If one is not available, use an anti-static wrist strap attached to chassis ground (any unpainted metal surface) when handling parts.

Handle boards carefully by their edges, avoiding contact with components and pins. After removing a board from its protective wrapper or the system, place it component-side up on a grounded, static-free surface. Use a conductive foam pad if available, but not the board wrapper. Do not slide boards over any surface.

Before servicing, remove the system from the rack and ensure it is removed before opening the chassis or adding/removing non-hot-plug components. Hazardous electrical conditions may be present on power, telephone, and communication cables; turn off the system and disconnect cables before servicing.

When installing or removing jumpers, use fine needle-nosed pliers on the narrow sides of the jumper to avoid damaging internal contacts or bending/breaking pins.

Product Specifications

GIGABYTE reserves the right to make changes to product specifications and related information without prior notice.

System Appearance

Front View

The front of the system features:

• 1. Node 1
• 2. Node 2
• 3. Node 3
• 4. Server Management LAN Port
• 5. Node 3 Front Panel LEDs and buttons
• 6. miniSAS Hard Disk Drive Connectors #5 / #6
• 7. Node 2 Front Panel LEDs and buttons
• 8. miniSAS Hard Disk Drive Connectors #3 / #4
• 9. Node 1 Front Panel LEDs and buttons
• 10. miniSAS Hard Disk Drive Connectors #1 / #2

Refer to the 'Front Panel LED and Buttons' section for detailed LED functions and the 'System Management LAN LEDs' section for LAN LED descriptions.

Top View

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Rear View

The rear of the system includes:

• 1. System Fan Cage (housing FAN1 through FAN6)
• 2. 12V BusBar Power Connector

Front Panel LED and Buttons

Details for LEDs and buttons on the front panel:

Management LAN Access LED

• Color: Green
• Status: On (Link/no access), Blinking (Data transmission/receiving)

Node # Status LED

• Color: Green (On: HDD operates normally; Amber (On): HDD failure or BMC error)
• Status: On, Blinking

ID Button

• Color: Blue
• Status: On (System identification is active)

BMC Reset Button

• Status: Press to reset the system.

Hard Disk Drive LEDs

Each HDD has a dual-color (Green/Amber) LED on the HDD Backplane board indicating its status:

HDD LED (Access LED 1-15)

• Color: Green
• Status: ON (HDD Present), OFF (No HDD)

HDD LED (HDD LED 1-15)

• Color: Green / Amber
• Status:
• No RAID configuration: Green (ON), Amber (OFF)
• RAID configuration: Green (ON), Amber (OFF)
• Disk Removed: Green (OFF), Amber (ON)
• HDD Fault: Green (OFF), Amber (ON)
• Rebuilding: Green (BLINK, Low Speed: 2 Hz), Amber (OFF)
• HDD Access: Green (BLINK, cycle depends on activity signal), Amber (OFF)
• HDD Present (No Access): Green (OFF), Amber (OFF)

Note: Status may depend on HBA/Utility specifications. If an HDD is pulled out during rebuilding, its status is regarded as faulty.

System Management LAN LED

Details for the System Management LAN LEDs:

Speed LED

• Color: Amber (1Gbps data rate), Green (100Mbps data rate)
• Status: On

Link/Act LED

• Color: Green
• Status: On (Link between system and network or no access), Blinking (Data transmission or receiving is occurring), Off (No data transmission or receiving)

System Hardware Installation

Pre-installation Instructions

To prevent damage to components or personal injury:

• Always disconnect the computer from the power outlet when working inside the case.
• Wear a grounded wrist strap or discharge static electricity by touching bare metal on the computer case or another grounded appliance.
• Handle electronic circuit boards by the edges only. Do not touch components unless necessary, and do not flex or stress the boards.
• Keep components in their static-proof packaging until ready for installation.

Removing the Storage System from the Cabinet

1. Press the release latches inward while simultaneously pulling the system's handle.
2. Pull the system out of the cabinet.
3. To install, push the system back into the cabinet.

Removing the Storage Node from the System

1. Press the release latch upward while simultaneously pulling the node's handle.
2. Pull the node out of the system.
3. To install, push the node back into the system.

Installing the Hard Disk Drive

Before installation, note the drive tray orientation and ensure the HDD is connected to the backplane connector.

1. Press the release button on the HDD tray.
2. Extend the locking lever.
3. Pull the locking lever in the indicated direction to remove the 3.5" HDD tray.
4. Pull the sides of the HDD tray outward to prepare it for the drive.
5. Slide the hard disk drive into the HDD tray.
6. Push the sides of the HDD tray inward to secure the hard disk drive in place.
7. Reinsert the HDD tray into the slot and close the locking lever to secure it.

Replacing the Fan Assembly

1. Loosen the thumbscrew on the fan assembly and simultaneously pull up the latch.
2. Remove the fan assembly from the chassis.
3. Reverse the previous steps to install the replacement fan assembly.