User manual ASUS AR1000

[. . . ] AR1000 RAID Subsystem Hardware Reference Guide User's Notice No part of this manual, including the products and software described in it, may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any language in any form or by any means, except documentation kept by the purchaser for backup purposes, without the express written permission of ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. ASUS PROVIDES THIS MANUAL "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. IN NO EVENT SHALL ASUS, ITS DIRECTORS, OFFICERS, EMPLOYEES OR AGENTS BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES (INCLUDING DAMAGES FOR LOSS OF PROFITS, LOSS OF BUSINESS, LOSS OF USE OR DATA, INTERRUPTION OF BUSINESS AND THE LIKE), EVEN IF ASUS HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES ARISING FROM ANY DEFECT OR ERROR IN THIS MANUAL OR PRODUCT. Product warranty or service will not be extended if: (1) the product is repaired, modified or altered, unless such repair, modification of alteration is authorized in writing by ASUS; or (2) the serial number of the product is defaced or missing. [. . . ] · To prevent electrical shock hazard, disconnect the power cable from the electrical outlet before relocating the system. · When adding or removing any additional devices to or from the system, ensure that the power cables for those devices are unplugged before the signal cables are connected. SCSI Cable System Fan Redundant Power Supply Chassis Stabilizer AR1000 RAID Subsystem Hardware Reference Guide 15 · 2-3. System Left Side 1 2 3 4 System Left Side Left Side Back Side Back Side II. Opening the Chassis This section and the following sections give descriptions on how to install and remove components. When setting up devices on the system, perform the following steps. Removing/Installing the Front Door To remove the front door, push down on the hinge spring as shown. To install the front door, press the hinge spring, insert the door pins into the holes on the top and bottom panels, and then release the hinge spring. Opening the Chassis II. Components Leaving some space for pushing the left panel in place Side Panel Screws There are two identical side panels on the chassis, one on each side. The side panels are secured by two large thumb screws on the front of the system, which can be turned with your fingers. Opening/Installing the Left Panel To open the left side of the panel, remove the side panel screw, and then pull the handle outward while pulling the panel forward. To install the left panel, first place the back of the panel onto the chassis, leaving a gap of about 1 cm between the left and back panels. Push the panel front inward and then slide it backward. 16 AR1000 RAID Subsystem Hardware Reference Guide II. Installation of DA3000 RAID Controller Top Panel of DA3000 Opening the Top Panel The top panel of the DA3000 RAID controller is secured by four screws, two on each side (as circled). To install the DRAM SIMM, open the top panel by removing the four screws. II. Components 17 72-Pin DRAM in SIMM Socket Clip Mounting Hole Plastic Safety Tab (This Side Only) Mounting Hole Installing DRAM SIMM The DA3000 RAID controller is equipped with two SIMM sockets. A minimum of 8 MB of DRAM in one SIMM is required for it to operate. SIMM Memory Installation Procedures: 1. The SIMM memory modules will fit in only one orientation as shown because the plastic safety tab on one end of the SIMM socket requires the notched end of the SIMM memory modules. Press the memory module firmly into place starting from a 45-degree angle, making sure that all the contacts are aligned with the socket. With your fingertips, rock the memory module into a vertical position so that it clicks into place. The plastic guides should go through the two mounting holes and the clips should snap. To release the memory module, push both clips outward and rock the module out of the clips. AR1000 RAID Subsystem Hardware Reference Guide DA3000 Installation II. System Components Fixed Storage Device Tray The DA3000 is mounted on a removable tray, secured by four screws (as circled). [. . . ] Components Power LED Spring Clip (one on each side) Power Switch Handle AC Power In Connector Monitor Power Connector Power Supply Alarm Reset Button Power Supply Placement The redundant power supply, located in the back of the chassis, consists of one frame and two identical AT power modules. The LED indicators light when both the input and output voltages are stable, and dim when either the input or output voltage fails. A button located on the bottom-left corner of the power supply disables the sounding of the audible alarm. Replacing One Power Supply Module Remove all cords connecting to the failed power module. The power supply module is secured by two spring clips (as circled above) and two hooks. [. . . ]