Overland Storage SnapServer DX1 Instructions Manual
Overland Storage SnapServer DX1 is a high-performance network-attached storage solution designed for small and medium businesses. It offers a range of features to help businesses manage and protect their data, including:
- Expandable storage: The SnapServer DX1 can be expanded with up to 16 drives, providing a total storage capacity of up to 192TB.
- High performance: The SnapServer DX1 delivers fast data transfer speeds of up to 10Gb/s, making it ideal for demanding applications such as video editing and CAD.
- Data protection: The SnapServer DX1 includes a range of data protection features, such as RAID support and data encryption, to keep your data safe from loss or theft.
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SnapServer
®
DX1/DX2
Add-on/Spare PCIe Card Instructions
This document describes how to add a PCIe card to or remove and replace an existing PCIe card in a SnapServer DX1 or DX2 from Overland Storage.
WARNING:
To reduce the risk of electric shock or damage to equipment, always remove any power cords while working with the unit.
WARNUNG:
Um das Risiko eines elektrischen Schlags oder
Schäden am Gerät zu vermeiden, ziehen Sie stets den
Netzstecker, bevor Sie an der Einheit arbeiten.
AVERTISSEMENT:
Pour réduire le risque de choc électrique ou endommagement de l'équipement, retirez toujours les cordons électriques en travaillant avec l'appareil.
CAUTION:
While working with the unit, observe standard
Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) precautions to prevent damage to micro-circuitry or static-sensitive devices.
Register the Add-on Card
NOTE: If you are only replacing an existing card, skip to the next
When adding an additional PCIe card to your server, you must first register it to activate the warranty. Technical and warranty support are not available until this is done:
1.
Go to the Overland Storage website
(http://www.overlandstorage.com/).
2.
Selec
t Service & Support > My Products .
3.
At the Site Login , enter your e-mail address and password , and click
GO
.
4.
Click the
Manage Products
button.
5.
From the Product Selector drop-down list, select the DX1 or DX2 in which you are installing the extra card.
6.
Click
Add a Component
.
7.
Enter the PCIe card information .
8.
Click
Save & Exit
.
IMPORTANT: You’ll receive a confirmation e-mail from
Overland with instructions on how to complete the registration process.
Enter
Enter
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Prepare the Unit
Power Off and Disconnect
1.
Power off the unit using Web Management Interface .
Select
System Maintenance > Reboot and Shutdown >
Shutdown
.
2.
When all the LEDs are off, disconnect the power cord(s) .
3.
Disconnect all data cables from the unit.
DX1
DX2
Data Cables
Remove the Bezel
Carefully take hold of the front bezel and pull straight out from the appliance until the magnets release. Set it aside.
DX1
DX2
Power Sockets
Power Socket
Data Cables
Remove the Drives
Remove all the drive and blank carriers, and note from which bay each was removed.
Do not remove the disk drives from their carriers. Doing so voids the drive warranty.
DX1
IMPORTANT: Overland recommends that you remove the disk drives to reduce the unit’s weight prior to removal. They must be replaced in the same drive bays when done.
This process applies to both drive assemblies and blanks:
1.
Press the release button on the right side of the carrier.
2.
Using the handle , pull the assembly out.
3.
Set the assembly on an ESD-safe surface.
4.
each remaining carrier.
DX2
1
5
9
1 2 3
2
6
10
3
7
11
4
4
8
12
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Remove Unit from Rack
WARNING:
It is recommended that a mechanical lifter (or at least two people) be used during rack installation or removal to prevent injury.
WARNUNG:
Um Verletzungen zu vermeiden, empfehlen wir zur Rack-Installation oder -Deinstallation die Nutzung einer mechanischen Hebehilfe (oder mindestens zwei Personen).
AVERTISSEMENT:
Pour éviter toute blessure il est recommande qu'un monte-charge (ou deux personnes au moins) soit utilisé lors de l'installation ou de l'enlèvement du support.
1.
Based on the mounting system, carefully remove the appliance from the rack as follows:
• DX1 with fixed brackets – Remove and retain the four screws from the front flanges and move the unit onto the lifter.
• DX2 and DX1 with sliding rails – Release the two captive screws , slide the unit out until it stops, release the rail locks, and slide the unit out and onto the lifter.
2.
Move the unit onto a secure surface .
DX1 DX2
Secure Surface
Install/Swap PCIe Cards
Remove Top Panel
1.
Remove and retain the four screws holding the top rear panel.
2.
Slide the top panel toward the rear no more than one-half inch (1.25cm) and lift it off.
DX1: Fixed Brackets
DX1: Sliding Rails
DX2: Sliding Rails
DX1
Screws
DX2
Screws
Screws
Screws
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Replace PCIe Card
NOTE: If you are only installing an additional card, go to
1.
Release the bracket lock holding the PCIe card in place:
• DX1: At the rear on the outside, remove and retain the screw holding the card bracket lock on the chassis. Set the lock aside.
• DX2: At the rear (along the top of the rear wall), release and lift the bracket lock holding the PCIe cards in place.
2.
Grasp the existing PCIe card and carefully pull it straight up out of the socket, and set it aside.
3.
Insert the new PCIe card :
• DX1: Insert the new PCIe card into the motherboard socket positioning the cover bracket in the bracket slot inside the rear.
• DX2: Insert the new PCIe card into the same socket, positioning the cover bracket in the rear bracket slot.
4.
Fold down and press the bracket lock until it clicks into place.
5.
Additional DX1 step: On the backplate, use the retained screw to secure the bracket lock in place.
Continue with
Install a New PCIe Card
1.
Release the bracket lock holding the PCIe slot cover in place:
• DX1: At the rear on the outside, remove and retain the screw holding the card bracket lock on the chassis.
• DX2: At the rear (along the top of the rear wall), release and lift the bracket lock holding the PCIe slot cover in place.
2.
Remove and retain the PCIe bracket lock from the chassis.
3.
Insert the new PCIe card into the motherboard socket positioning the cover bracket in the bracket slot inside the rear.
4.
Additional DX1 step: On the backplate, use the retained screw to secure the bracket lock in place.
DX2
DX1
DX1
Card
Lock
Card Socket
DX2
Bracket
Lock
Screw
Bracket
Lock
Bracket
Slot
Card Lock
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Reinstall Top Cover
1.
Align the top panel over the unit with no more than onehalf inch (1.25cm) extending out over the rear of the unit, and press it down onto the unit.
The front edge should be on the silver lip of the front.
2.
Slide the panel forward until it is fully seated.
3.
Using the four retained screws , secure the panel.
DX1
Screws
Screws
DX2
Screws
Screws
Reinstall in Rack
Reinstall the Chassis
1.
For racks with sliding rails , pull the middle rails out of the rack.
2.
Using the mechanical lifter, position the appliance in front of the rack.
3.
Based on the mounting system, carefully insert the unit into the rack and secure it:
• Fixed brackets – Position the unit in the rack and use the four retained screws to secure the front flanges to the rack.
• Sliding rails – Slide the rails on the side of the unit into the rack rails, slide it all the way to the rear, and secure the appliance using the two captive screws .
DX1: Fixed Brackets
DX2: Sliding Rails
DX1: Sliding Rails
Reinstall Drives
All the drive and blank carriers must be returned to their original bays.
1.
Position a drive assembly in front of its empty bay .
2.
Slide the assembly in until the latch clicks, locking it in the bay.
3.
all remaining drive carriers.
IMPORTANT: To maintain proper airflow and cooling, a drive assembly or a blank carrier must be installed in every bay. No empty bays are allowed.
DX2
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Attach the Bezel
1.
Position the bezel with the top edge tabs aligned with the top bays located on the front of the appliance.
For the DX2 , verify that the Power Panel on the right side is in line with the hole on the bezel flange.
2.
Move the bezel toward the appliance until the magnets make contact.
3.
Verify that the bezel is aligned properly and that all the
LEDs are visible.
DX1
Magnets
DX2
Magnets
Top Tab
Tabs
Attach Cables and Power Cords
1.
Reattach all the cables (except power cords) to the same connections previously used.
2.
Attach the power cord(s) .
3.
At the front, press the power switch to power it on.
DX1
DX2
Data Cables
Power Sockets
Return Old Parts to Overland
1.
Place the old part in the anti-static bag and put it in the replacement part’s box.
2.
Use the existing packing materials to secure it in the box.
3.
Use an RMA to return the part to Overland Storage .
For return shipping details and RMA number, go to: http://docs.overlandstorage.com/return-instructions
Power Socket
Data Cables
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You can get additional technical support on the Internet at the Overland Storage Support web page , or by contacting Overland Storage using the information found on the Contact Us page on our web site.
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