ExternalJBOD220(EJ220)

UsersReferenceGuide
V1.1July2011


Contents

IntroducingtheHighPointExternalJBOD220(EJ220) .................................................... 3
KitContents ..................................................................................................................... 3
CustomerSupport ............................................................................................................ 3
BoardOutline ................................................................................................................... 4
RocketRAID2700Series ................................................................................................... 5
Example Configurations5
HighPointSoftwareCD .................................................................................................... 7
Software Updates7
InstallingtheManagementInterfaceforMicrosoftWindowsOperatingSystems7
FCCPart15ClassBRadioFrequencyInterferencestatement8

IntroducingtheHighPointExternalJBOD220(EJ220)

The EJ200 is a SATAJBOD expansion and system management controller board,

designed for use with RocketRAID 2700 SAS/SATA 6Gb/s HBA's. The EJ220is an
invaluable tool for the professional Solution Provider, and can be integrated into a
variety of chassis and enclosure designs alongside Highpoint HBAs, to deliver
costeffective,robusthighdensitystoragesolutions.

TheEJ220offersaplethoraofenclosuremanagementfeaturestoensure24/7storage
reliability and availability by utilizing integrated temperature sensor to monitor and
alter users of potential overheating issue. Fan port status and monitoring with
automatedspeedcontrolhelptocontrolinternaltemperatures.

KitContents

EJ220Controllerboard
HighPointSoftwareCD(includesManagementInterfaceandUsersManual)
QuickInstallationGuide

CustomerSupport

If you encounter any problems while utilizing the External JBOD 220, or have any
questions about this or any other HighPoint Technologies, Inc. products, feel free to
contactourCustomerSupportDepartment.

WebSupport:http://www.highpointtech.com/websupport/

HighPointTechnologies,Inc.websites:
http://www.highpointtech.com
http://www.hptmac.com

BoardOutline

BelowisanillustrationoftheExternalJBOD220controllerboard.Keycomponentsare
describedintheaccompanyingchart.

KeyComponentDescriptions
1
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6
7

POWER(Floppydrivepowerconnector)

ExternalTEMPSENSORconnector

FAN1FAN3(3pinFANconnector)

StatusLED(BoardPWRandHDD_FLT)

U7(HWMonitorChipOnboard)
FAULTLEDconnectors
EnclosurestatusLEDs,connectorPowerLED;FailLED
(fan;temp,power,lowvoltage);PowerTTLinput

10
11

Beeper(audiblealarm)
ExternalMiniSASconnector(SFF8088)

12

InternalMiniSASconnector(SFF8087)

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HighPointSoftwareCD

EachretailboxincludesacopyoftheHighPointProductsSoftwareCD.
ThisCDcanbeusedtoinstalltheHighPointManagementUtilitySuite,andincludesa
softcopyoftheUsersManual
ManagementInterface:CDfolder:\\EJ220\Software

UsersManual:CDfolder:\\EJ220\DOC

SoftwareUpdates

EJ220Softwareupdatesareavailablefromthefollowingwebpage:

http://highpointtech.com/USA_new/series_EJ200series.htm

HighPoint Web RAID Management Service with (RealTime Storage and Systems
Monitoring)

InstallingtheManagementInterfaceforMicrosoftWindowsOperatingSystems

1)
InserttheSoftwareandUserManualCDintoyourCD/DVDdrive.Theautorun
programwillautomaticallystartthenavigationmenu.
2)
ClicktheSetuptobegintheInstallation.
3)
YouarepresentedwithaWelcomescreenandinstructionstoproceed.
4)
ReviewtheinformationandclicktheNextbutton.
5)
TheinstallationwillcontinuewithdefaultchoicesfortheDestinationFolderand
thentheProgramFolder.
6)
The Set Connection will have an option to restrict to Local Host Access. If this
option is enabled users will not be able to access the HighPoint Web RAID
Managementtoolremotely.
7)
Thedefaultlisteningportis7402.Thisisthecommunicationsportwhenlogging
intothemanagementtool.
8)
When installation is complete there will be shortcut Icon on your desktop.
Doubleclickthistostarttheinterface.

FCCPart15ClassBRadioFrequencyInterferencestatement
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B
digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to
providereasonableprotectionagainstharmfulinterferenceinaresidentialinstallation.
This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not
installedandusedinaccordancewiththeinstructions,maycauseharmfulinterference
to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not
occurinaparticularinstallation.Ifthisequipmentdoescauseharmfulinterferenceto
radioortelevisionreception,whichcanbedeterminedbyturningtheequipmentoff
andon,theuserisencouragedtotrytocorrecttheinterferencebyoneormoreofthe
followingmeasures:

Reorientorrelocatethereceivingantenna.

Increasetheseparationbetweentheequipmentandreceiver.

Connecttheequipmentintoanoutletonacircuitdifferentfromthattowhich
thereceiverisconnected.

Consultthedealeroranexperiencedradio/TVtechnicianforhelp.
Modifications not expressly approved by the manufacturer could void the users
authoritytooperatetheequipmentunderFCCrules.
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the
followingtwoconditions:(1)thisdevicemaynotcauseharmfulinterference,and(2)
this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may
causeundesiredoperation.
EuropeanUnionComplianceStatement
ThisInformationTechnologiesEquipmenthasbeentestedandfoundtocomplywith
thefollowingEuropeandirectives:

EuropeanStandardEN55022(1998)ClassB

EuropeanStandardEN55024(1998)