Compaq StorageWorks 4000 - RAID Array Quick guide

To install the Compaq StorageWorks RAID Array 4000 redundant
components, you will need to perform the following procedures:
1. Shut down the server and the storage system.
2. Install the RA4000 Redundant Controller
by completing these steps:
A. Remove the blank panel located at the rear of the
RA4000.
B. Insert the RA4000 Redundant Controller into the
tracks in the rear panel opening.
C. Push the board in as far as it will go and close both
latches against the rear panel. The levers on each
latch should catch behind the metal lip, drawing the
board into position and securing it into place.
3. Install the second Compaq Fibre Channel Storage Hub in the
rack or other location. Refer to the documentation supplied
with this device for details.
4. Install the second Compaq Fibre Channel Host Adapter
in a convenient slot in the server. Refer to the Compaq
StorageWorks Fibre Channel Host Adapter Installation Guide.
5. Install the GigaBit Interface Converter (GBIC) modules in
the receptacles provided on the Fibre Channel host adapter,
RA4000 Controllers, and Fibre Channel Hubs.
Simplified Instructions for Installing the Redundant Components
©1999 Compaq Computer Corporation.
All rights reserved. Printed in the U.S.A.
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registered United States Patent and Trademark Office.
First Edition (June 1999)
Part Number 340426-001
340426-001
Ref # Identifier
1 RA4000 Controller
2 RA4000 Array
3 GigaBit Interface Converters
4 Fibre Channel Host Adapters
5 Fibre Channel Storage Hub 7 or 12
6 Server
StorageWorks RAID Array 4000
6. Connect the Fibre Channel host adapter, the RA4000
Controller, and the Storage Hub, using the appropriate
length of multi-mode Fibre Channel cable. Two GBIC
modules are required for each Fibre channel cable installed.
7. Apply power to the equipment in the following order:
A. Storage Hubs (accomplished by plugging in A/C
power cord)
B. RA4000
C. Server
Features
The following features apply to the Compaq StorageWorks RAID Array
4000:
Models Rack-Mountable or Tower
Maximum Number of Drives Twelve, 1-inch
Eight, 1.6-inch
Hard Drive Interface Wide-Ultra SCSI-3
Fast-Wide SCSI-2
SCSI ID Select Automatic
Hubs Storage Hub 7
Storage Hub 12
GBICs GBIC-SW, GBIC-LW
Fibre Channel CableTypes 50-micron multimode
62.5-micron multimode
9-micron single mode
Option Redundant Power Supply
Hot-Pluggable Components Hard Drives
Fan Assembly
Redundant Power Supplies
Fibre Channel Host Adapters
RA4000 Controllers
Fibre Channel Cable
Status Indicators Storage System Front Panel
Fan Assembly RA4000 Controller
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Compaq StorageWorks RAID Array 4000 System User Guide
P/N 241377
This book contains information about the Compaq
StorageWorks RAID Array 4000, including installation,
hardware configuration, and setup instructions.
Compaq StorageWorks RAID Array 4000 Redundant Configuration
Poster
P/N 340426
This color poster provides a visual representation of the
complete Compaq StorageWorks RAID Array 4000. Basic
installation steps and features of the storage system are included.
Compaq StorageWorks Fibre Channel Host Adapter Installation
Guide
P/N 262388
This book contains information on installing the
Compaq Fibre Channel Host Adapter into any PCI server.
The installation of Operating System (OS) software drivers and
configuration instructions are included.
Compaq StorageWorks Fibre Channel Storage Hub 7 Installation
Guide
P/N 262387
This book contains information on how to set up
Storage Hub 7, connect loops, and perform a system check.
Compaq StorageWorks Fibre Channel Storage Hub 7 Rack-Mount
Installation Card
P/N 262384
This folded pictorial sheet shows you how to attach
mounting brackets to Storage Hub 7 and install it in a Compaq rack.
Compaq StorageWorks Fibre Channel Storage Hub 7 Rack
Template
P/N 262385
This full-sized paper template facilitates installation of
Storage Hub 7 in a Compaq rack.
Compaq StorageWorks GBIC Module Installation Card
P/N 262386
This folded pictorial sheet describes how to install a
Shortwave GigaBit Interface Converter (GBIC) Module.
Compaq StorageWorks Fibre Channel Array Rack Template
P/N 272848
This full-sized cardboard template facilitates
installation of the RA4000 into a Compaq rack.
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