Compaq ProLiant User manual

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Compaq ProLiant Storage System User Guide
Second Edition (March 1997)
Part Number 184352-002

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Contents
About This Guide
How this Guide is Arranged.......................................................................................... vii
Terms............................................................................................................................ viii
Chapter 1
Introduction
Identifying the Contents............................................................................................... 1-2
Features......................................................................................................................... 1-2
Options.......................................................................................................................... 1-4
Fast-Wide Duplexing Option Kit
Compaq Part Number 199614-001 ....................................................................... 1-4
Redundant Power Supply
Compaq Part Number 137889-001 ....................................................................... 1-5
Chapter 2
Configuration Planning
SCSI Controllers........................................................................................................... 2-1
Wide-Ultra SCSI Support............................................................................................. 2-1
Hot-Pluggable Drives................................................................................................... 2-4
Hot-Pluggability ........................................................................................................... 2-4
SCSI IDs....................................................................................................................... 2-6
Non-Duplexing Systems ....................................................................................... 2-7
Duplexing Systems................................................................................................ 2-8
Site Selection................................................................................................................ 2-9
Status Indicators.................................................................................................... 2-9

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Chapter 3
Installation
Overview ...................................................................................................................... 3-1
Installation Materials.................................................................................................... 3-2
Installing SCSI Controllers in Servers ......................................................................... 3-2
Installing the Fast-Wide Duplexing Option Kit........................................................... 3-3
Connecting the Server to the ProLiant Storage System............................................... 3-3
Non-Duplexing Cable Connection........................................................................3-3
Duplexing Cable Connections............................................................................... 3-6
Installing Hard Drives in the ProLiant Storage System............................................... 3-8
Connecting the Power................................................................................................. 3-11
Redundant Power Supply Option........................................................................ 3-12
Configuring the ProLiant Storage System.................................................................. 3-14
System Configuration from the Hard Drive........................................................ 3-14
System Configuration from the CD .................................................................... 3-15
Create System Configuration Diskettes.............................................................. 3-17
Chapter 4
Operating Information
Status Indicators ........................................................................................................... 4-1
Front Bezel ............................................................................................................ 4-1
Redundant Power Supply...................................................................................... 4-3
Drive Trays............................................................................................................ 4-4
Indicator Self-Test................................................................................................. 4-5
Removing and Replacing Hot-Pluggable Drives ......................................................... 4-6
Side Access Panel Sensor............................................................................................. 4-8
Thermal Tracking Sensor ............................................................................................. 4-8
Fan Failure Sensors ...................................................................................................... 4-9

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Chapter 5
Maintenance Information
Routine Care................................................................................................................. 5-1
Troubleshooting Hints........................................................................................... 5-1
Chapter 6
Option Installation
Redundant Power Supply............................................................................................. 6-1
Duplexing ..................................................................................................................... 6-1
Tools and Software Needed .................................................................................. 6-1
Installation............................................................................................................. 6-2
Appendix A
Specifications
Specifications............................................................................................................... A-1
Power Cord Set Requirements..................................................................................... A-2
General Requirements.......................................................................................... A-2
Country-Specific Requirements........................................................................... A-3
Appendix B
Electrostatic Discharge
Preventing Electrostatic Damage .................................................................................B-1
Grounding Methods......................................................................................................B-1

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Appendix C
Regulatory Compliance Notices
Federal Communications Commission Notice.............................................................C-1
Class A Equipment.......................................................................................................C-1
Canadian Notice....................................................................................................C-2
Avis Canadien .......................................................................................................C-2
Class B Equipment .......................................................................................................C-2
Canadian Notice....................................................................................................C-2
Avis Canadian .......................................................................................................C-3
Modifications................................................................................................................C-3
Cables ...........................................................................................................................C-3
Compliance Statement..................................................................................................C-3
European Union (EU) Notice......................................................................................C-5
Japanese Notice ............................................................................................................C-5
Index

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About This Guide
This user guide provides information for the Compaq ProLiant Storage System
and its applications with the following Compaq servers: ProLiant family,
ProSignia, ProSignia 500, ProSignia VS, ProSignia 300, and Systempro/XL.
How this Guide is Arranged
Chapter 1 - Introduction
Introduces the ProLiant Storage System and lists its features and functions.
Chapter 2 - Configuration Planning
Provides information about various aspects of the storage system and the
servers that control it. Use this chapter to plan your installation and overall
system configuration.
Chapter 3 - Installation
Guides you through the actual installation of your storage system, including its
connection to the various Compaq servers.
Chapter 4 - Operating Information
Provides information about the physical operating functions of the ProLiant
Storage System, including status indicators and replacing hot-pluggable drives.
Chapter 5 - Maintenance Information
Provides troubleshooting information.
Chapter 6 - Option Installation
Provides step-by-step instructions for installing the Fast-Wide Duplexing
Option Kit.
Appendix A - Specifications
Provides physical specifications for the ProLiant Storage System.
Appendix B - Electrostatic Discharge
Suggests ways to prevent electrostatic discharge and the damage it
can cause.

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Terms
Throughout this manual references to Fast-SCSI-2 and Fast-Wide SCSI-2 may
be stated simply as Standard SCSI and Wide SCSI, respectively, to help avoid
confusion between these terms.

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About This Guide
This user guide provides information for the Compaq ProLiant Storage System
and its applications with the following Compaq servers: ProLiant family,
ProSignia, ProSignia 500, ProSignia VS, ProSignia 300, and Systempro/XL.
How this Guide is Arranged
Chapter 1 - Introduction
Introduces the ProLiant Storage System and lists its features and functions.
Chapter 2 - Configuration Planning
Provides information about various aspects of the storage system and the
servers that control it. Use this chapter to plan your installation and overall
system configuration.
Chapter 3 - Installation
Guides you through the actual installation of your storage system, including its
connection to the various Compaq servers.
Chapter 4 - Operating Information
Provides information about the physical operating functions of the ProLiant
Storage System, including status indicators and replacing hot-pluggable drives.
Chapter 5 - Maintenance Information
Provides troubleshooting information.
Chapter 6 - Option Installation
Provides step-by-step instructions for installing the Fast-Wide Duplexing
Option Kit.
Appendix A - Specifications
Provides physical specifications for the ProLiant Storage System.
Appendix B - Electrostatic Discharge
Suggests ways to prevent electrostatic discharge and the damage it
can cause.

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Terms
Throughout this manual references to Fast-SCSI-2 and Fast-Wide SCSI-2 may
be stated simply as Standard SCSI and Wide SCSI, respectively, to help avoid
confusion between these terms.

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Chapter 1
Introduction
The ProLiant Storage System is a cost-effective, high performance external
storage system for Compaq server products. The storage system provides up to
30.1 gigabytes of hard drive mass storage using hot-pluggable Fast-Wide
SCSI-2 and Fast-SCSI-2 hard drives. All operating systems will benefit from
the easy to service pluggable drive connection scheme.
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Figure 1-1. ProLiant Storage System