Topics: 45Drives Hardware

One of the improvements on the Storinator 4.0 storage pod is the sliding rails. Here is a video of the sliding rails for you viewing pleasure. Here is The data sheet for the rail as well Rail_data_sheet.pdf

Here is the links for the mean time between failures for the power supplies we use. M3W-6950 Redundant power supply PSL-6850 Non-Redundant power supply

If you hit the power switch on your Storinator and the unit will not come on it is possible the power switch is not working properly. This is a procedure to test the switch.   Remove the connectors for the power switch as pictured above and expose the power switch pins. Make contact with the […]

Scope/Description This article will help you troubleshoot whether one of your fans connected to the front plate of your Storinator is faulty or the front face plate is obstructing your fan from working properly. Prerequisites Storinator with front face plate Phillips Screwdriver Steps We can begin by observing the front face plate to ensure there […]

Scope/Description The purpose of this article will be to outline the process we follow when swapping to a redundant power supply from a non-redundant power supply. For the purpose of this article, we will be using an AV15, but this process will apply to any of our units. Requirements 45 Drives Storinator with a Non-redundant […]

Scope/Description This article details the process of replacing boot drives within a 45Drives Unit Steps Shut down the unit you are replacing the drives in and unplug the power. Open the back of your unit with a Phillips screwdriver. Unplug the power and and SATA cables from the boot drives. Unscrew the boot drive bracket […]

Scope/Description This article describes the process to install a extended boot drive bracket to the 45Drives Unit. This will typically be done when a ZIL or L2ARC are added to the system. Prerequisites Unit Powered Down Steps Shut down the unit you are replacing the drives in and unplug the power. Open the back of […]

Scope/Description This article describes the process to add the side rails to the 45Drives Unit and place it in a server rack. Steps Note: Do not install the storage hard-drives before racking your new unit. If you purchased rails with your new 45Drives unit or have supplied your own, you will be able to attach […]

Scope/Description This article describes the process of unboxing your new 45Drives Unit. Steps Once you receive your new unit from shipping, inspect the box and make sure there isn’t any shipping damage. Put on protective gloves and use a box cutter to open it. Once the box is open you will need 2 people to […]

Scope/Description This article details the process of putting storage drives into the 45Drives Unit. Prerequisites 45Drives Chassis Steps Top Loading (AV15, Q30, S45, XL60) Once your unit is racked or in its final destination you can now start installing the storage drives. The numbering on the slot goes from left to right for all rails. […]