Dell EqualLogic FS7600 Assembly instructions

Dell EqualLogic FS7600 Series Appliances
Installation and Setup Guide
Regulatory Model Series E02T

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Published: October 2013
Part Number: M1T05-A01

Table of Contents
Preface v
1 Before You Begin 1
Introduction to the EqualLogic FS7600 1
Steps for Getting Started 3
Preinstallation Tasks 3
Safety Recommendations 3
Hardware Protection 4
Using an Electrostatic Wrist Strap 4
Environmental Requirements 4
Technical Specifications 5
Shipping Box Contents 6
Required Hardware That Is Not Supplied 7
Rack Requirements 7
Switch Requirements 7
Required Tools 8
2 Hardware Rack Mounting 9
Appliance Front and Back Panels 9
Guidelines for Installing Mounting Rails in a Rack 10
Steps for Installing an Appliance in a Rack 10
Attaching the Rails to the Rack 11
Securing the Appliance to the Rack 12
3 Power Connections 15
Connecting an Appliance to Power 15
4 Network Cable Connections 17
Network Configuration Overview 17
Network Interface Ports 17
Network Connection Requirements and Recommendations 18
Steps for Connecting Network Cables 20
Connecting the Client Network Cables 21
5 NAS Cluster Configuration 23
Steps for Configuring a NAS Cluster 23
Gathering the NAS Cluster Configuration Information 23
NAS Cluster Network Requirements and Recommendations 24
Client Network 24
SAN Network 25
Internal Network 25
NAS Configuration Reference Table 25
Discovering Controllers and Configuring a NAS Cluster 26
6 NAS Storage Allocation 29
Steps for Allocating NAS Storage 29
Gathering the NAS Container Information 29
Creating a NAS Container 30
Security and Permissions 30
Transferring Share Ownership 31
Accessing a CIFS Share 31
Accessing an NFS Export 32
7 What to Do Next 33
NAS Cluster Operations 33
NAS Container Operations 34
Glossary 35
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Preface
Dell™ EqualLogic® FS Series appliances, coupled with PS Series arrays, offer a high-performance, high-
availability, scalable NAS solution. This manual describes how to maintain and troubleshoot the customer-
replaceable components of the EqualLogic FS7600 appliance.
Audience
The information in this guide is intended for hardware administrators responsible for maintaining EqualLogic
FS7600 hardware.
Related Documentation
For detailed information about FS Series appliances, PS Series arrays, groups, volumes, array software, and host
software, log in to the Documentation page at the customer support site.
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about the benefits of our product family.
Technical Support and Customer Service
Dell support service is available to answer your questions about PS Series SAN arrays and FS Series appliances.
Contacting Dell
If you are a customer in the United States or Canada in need of technical support, call 1-800-945-3355. If you
are outside of the United States or Canada, visit support.dell.com/support/topics/global.aspx.
If you have an Express Service Code, have it ready. The code helps the Dell automated support telephone
system direct your call more efficiently.
Warranty Information
The FS7600 appliance warranty is included in the shipping box. For information about registering a warranty,
visit eqlsupport.dell.com/utility/form.aspx?source=warranty.
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1 Before You Begin
Proper planning and adherence to requirements help ensure a successful installation. Before you begin the
installation, review the steps for getting started and perform all the preliminary tasks.
Introduction to the EqualLogic FS7600
The Dell™ EqualLogic® FS Series NAS appliances add Network Attached Storage (NAS) capability to the
EqualLogic product line to provide a high-performance, scalable unified storage platform. EqualLogic FS Series
appliances are powered by the Dell Fluid File System (FluidFS), Dell’s high-performance, clustered, and
network-accessible file system.
A PS Series group provides iSCSI-accessible block storage. With the latest version of the PS Series firmware
and the addition of a Dell EqualLogic FS7600 NAS appliance, the same PS Series group can provide block
storage and support for Network Attached Storage.
The EqualLogic FS7600 NAS appliance consists of two 1Gb controllers with battery backup, and two power
supplies in one 2U chassis.
• An EqualLogic FS7600 requires a PS Series group running the PS Series firmware version 6.0 or
later. For information on updating your PS Series group to the latest firmware version, see the
Release Notes and the Updating Storage Array Firmware document on the customer support
website.
A NAS cluster can support multiple, scalable NAS containers. In each container, you can create multiple CIFS
shares and NFS exports. Clients with the correct credentials can then access the shares and exports through the
NAS client VIP addresses.
The NAS cluster network configuration requires a client network and a SAN/internal network.
For security reasons, the internal network is usually a private network, and the client network is separate from
the SAN and internal network. See Network Configuration Overview on page 17.
Figure 1 and Table 1 describe the NAS cluster hardware configuration.
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Figure 1: NAS Hardware Configuration
Table 1: NAS Cluster Components
Callout Description
1 Clients
2 Client connections to the client network
3 Client network
4 NAS controller connections to the client network
5 NAS controller connections to SAN/internal network
6 SAN network
7 SAN (PS Series group)
8 Remote KVM
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Steps for Getting Started
To install the EqualLogic FS7600 hardware and create a NAS cluster, follow these steps:
1. Make sure you meet the safety, environmental, and other requirements and have all the necessary hardware.
See Preinstallation Tasks on page 3.
2. Install the NAS appliance in the rack. See Hardware Rack Mounting on page 9.
3. Connect the appliance to power. See Network Cable Connections on page 17.
4. Connect the appliance to the networks. See Network Cable Connections on page 17.
5. Use the Group Manager GUI to discover the controllers and configure a NAS cluster. See NAS Cluster
Network Requirements and Recommendations on page 24.
6. Create a NAS container and optionally create a CIFS share or NFS export. See NAS Storage Allocation on
page 29.
After getting started, see What to Do Next on page 33.
Preinstallation Tasks
Before installing the hardware:
• Read the installation safety precautions. See Safety Recommendations on page 3.
• Learn how to protect sensitive hardware. See Hardware Protection on page 4.
• Make sure the installation meets the environmental requirements. See Environmental Requirements on page
4.
• Unpack the shipping box according to the instructions on the setup poster, and make sure the shipping box
contents are complete. See Shipping Box Contents on page 6.
• Gather the hardware needed for the installation but not provided in the shipping box. See Required Hardware
That Is Not Supplied on page 7.
• Make sure the rack meets the rack requirements. See Rack Requirements on page 7.
• Gather the tools needed for the installation, if any. See Required Tools on page 8.
Safety Recommendations
Follow these safety recommendations:
• Before you install the EqualLogic FS7600 hardware, read and follow the safety instructions packaged with
your system.
• Only individuals with rack mounting experience should install EqualLogic FS7600 hardware in a rack.
• Use care when moving and opening the cartons. Leave the components packaged until you are ready to
install them.
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• Place the components in a protected area that has adequate airflow and is free of excessive humidity,
flammable gas, and corrosive substances.
• You need at least two people to install the hardware. Use proper lifting and carrying techniques when
unpacking and moving the components.
• Make sure each FS7600 NAS appliance is fully grounded at all times to prevent damage from electrostatic
discharge.
• When handling the FS7600 NAS appliance, use an electrostatic wrist guard or a similar form of protection.
See Hardware Protection on page 4.
• Hold the appliance level with the rack when you install it.
Hardware Protection
When not installed in a rack, an FS7600 NAS appliance must be in its original packaging or placed on a sturdy
surface that is protected from electrostatic discharge.
When handling an FS7600 NAS appliance, make sure you use an electrostatic wrist strap or a similar form of
protection.
Using an Electrostatic Wrist Strap
You must use an electrostatic wrist strap to protect sensitive hardware from electrostatic discharge.
1. Connect the steel snap on the coiled cord to the stud on the elastic band. See Figure 2.
Figure 2: Using an Electrostatic Wrist Strap
2. Fit the band tightly around your wrist.
3. Connect the banana plug to ground, or attach the plug to the alligator clip and connect the clip to a grounded
device such as an ESD mat or the metal frame of a grounded piece of equipment.
Environmental Requirements
The location of the NAS appliance must meet the following environmental requirements:
• Only operate an enclosure from a power source with a voltage range of 90 to 264 VAC.
• Make sure each power source has sufficient electrical overload protection.
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• In North America, connect the appliance to a source of power with overcurrent protection provided by a
20 A or less device (UL 489 circuit breakers). In Europe, the overcurrent protection must be provided by a
20 A or less device (IEC circuit breakers).
• Make sure enough space is available for airflow in front of and behind the appliance.
• Make sure the location is properly vented.
• Review the technical specifications in the following section to make sure your environment supports the
requirements.
Technical Specifications
Table 2 lists the technical specifications for the NAS appliance.
Table 2: FS7600 NAS Appliance Technical Specifications
Category Rating
AC Power Supply (per power supply)
Wattage Output 717 W
Heat dissipation
2446 BTU/hr
The heat dissipation is calculated using the power supply wattage rating. The
heat dissipation values are for the entire system, which includes the chassis and two
controllers.
Voltage
90 VAC to 264 VAC, autoranging, 47 Hz/63 Hz
This system is also designed to be connected to IT power systems with a phase to
phase voltage not exceeding 230 V.
Battery Power Supply
Battery 12.8 V to 13.2 V, 4.8 Ah to 6 Ah, 63 Wh to 77 Wh
Physical
Height 86.4 mm (3.4 in.)
Width 481.5 mm (18.96 in.)—with rack flange
446.3 mm (17.6 in.)—without rack flange
Depth 813.0 mm (32.0 in.)—with bezel and handle
741.0 mm (29.2 in.)—without bezel and handle
Weight (maximum
configuration) 30.5 kg (67 lb.)
Weight (empty) 12.86 kg (28.36 lb.)
Environmental
Operating temperature Continuous operation: 5°C to 40°C (41°F to 104°F) with a maximum temperature
gradation of 20°C (68°F) per hour
Storage temperature –40°C to 60°C (–40°F to 140°F) with a maximum temperature gradation of 20°C per
hour
Operational relative
humidity
20% to 80% (non-condensing) with maximum humidity gradation of 10% per hour at
maximum wet bulb temperature of 29°C (89°F)
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Storage relative
humidity
5% to 95% with a maximum humidity gradation of 10% per hour at a maximum wet
bulb temperature of 38°C (100°F)
Maximum operational
vibration 0.26 Grms (5 Hz – 350 Hz @ 0.0002G2/Hz) in operational orientation for 5 minutes
Maximum storage
vibration
1.88 Grms with the following PSD profile (all 6 sides tested for 15 minutes each side)
Frequency (Hz) G2/Hz
10 0.13
20 0.13
70 0.004
130 0.004
165 0.0018
500 0.0018
Maximum operational
shock
31G half-sine shock +/-5% with pulse duration of 2.6 ms +/-10% in the operational
orientation
Maximum storage
shock
Square wave shock of 27G, at 235 inches/second (596.90 cm/second) velocity
change (all six sides tested)
Operating altitude
-15.2 mto 3048 m (-50 to 10,000 feet)
For altitudes above 2950 feet, the maximum operating temperature is derated 1°F/550
feet.
Storage altitude –15.2 m to 10,668 m (–50 ft to 35,000 ft)
Airborne Contaminant
Level Class G1 as defined by ISA-S71.04-1985
Shipping Box Contents
Unpack the EqualLogic FS7600. After unpacking, place the appliance on a sturdy surface that is protected from
electrostatic discharge.
Make sure you have all the items supplied in the shipping box, described in Table 3.
Table 3: Shipping Box Contents
Part Description
One FS7600 NAS appliance Provides high availability and processing power for the NAS cluster.
Bezel Protects the front of the appliance.
Two power cables
The cables included vary based on region. The connectors on the power cables
vary depending on your country.
If power cables are not in the shipping box, contact your PS Series support
provider or reseller for power cable information.
Serial debug cable Enables you to connect to the appliance for troubleshooting.
Rail kit For mounting the appliance in a standard rack.
Documentation
The following documentation is included in the shipping box:
• Hardware setup poster
• Installation and Setup Guide (this document)
• License, regulatory, and warranty information
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Required Hardware That Is Not Supplied
You must provide additional hardware that is specific to your environment and not included in the shipping box.
See Table 4.
Table 4: Required Hardware – Not Supplied
Component Description
19 inch (48.3 cm),
four-post rack
Provides easy access to hardware in your computing environment. See Rack
Requirements on page 7.
Network cables
Connects FS7600 network ports to a network switch.
Use Category 5E or Category 6 cables with RJ45 connectors. Use Category 5 cables
only if they meet the TIA/EIA TSB95 standard.
See Network Configuration Overview on page 17.
1GE network switch Connects devices to a network. Multiple switch stacks are recommended. See Switch
Requirements on page 7.
Rack Requirements
See your support provider for detailed information about supported racks.
The rack and the hardware installation must meet the following requirements:
• Only four-post, square-hole or round-hole, tool-less racks are supported by default. The graphics in this
manual show a square-hole rack, but the installation instructions also apply to round-hole racks.
• Use an industry-standard (for example, CEA-310-E), 48.3 cm (19 inch) rack.
• The rack must be rated for 540 kg (1200 pounds) static load or greater.
• The minimum rack depth is 100 cm (40 inches) from the front to the back of the rack.
• The distance between the inside of the front and back rack posts (the mounting surfaces) must be 61 cm (24
inches) to 90 cm (36 inches).
• Secure the rack to the floor for added stability.
• At least 4.1 cm (1.6 inches) of space must be between the rack door and the front of the hardware to
accommodate the front bezel.
• The rack (with installed hardware) must meet the safety requirements of UL 60950-1 and
IEC 60950-1.
• Mount the hardware in a horizontal position. Any other position voids your warranty and support contract.
Switch Requirements
Dell recommends that you use a highly available network switch configuration for the client and SAN/internal
network connections.
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Ideally, you want a network switch configuration in which a switch failure does not disrupt the availability of the
NAS cluster. That is, no single switch should have all the client or SAN/internal network connections.
See Network Connection Requirements and Recommendations on page 18.
Required Tools
If you are installing the appliance in a rack, you will need a #2 Phillips screwdriver (not supplied).
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2 Hardware Rack Mounting
For proper operation, you must install the EqualLogic appliance in a rack, as shown in Figure 5.
Appliance Front and Back Panels
Figure 3 and Table 5 describe the front panel of the appliance. Figure 4 and Table 6 describe the back panel of
the appliance.
Figure 3: Front Panel (Bezel Off, Fan Cover Closed)
Table 5: Front-Panel Components
Number Component
1 System health indicator, power, and system identification LEDs.
2Cooling fan access door
Encloses and protects the six hot-swappable cooling fans.
3Cooling fan access door release latch
Press the access door release latch to expose the hot-swappable cooling fans.
4Information tag
A slide-out label panel listing the system NIC and BMC MAC addresses for both controllers.
5
Service tag
Displays the appliance service tag information (identical to the service tag information on the back
panel).
Figure 4: Back Panel
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Table 6: Back-Panel Components
Number Component
1
Service tag
Displays the appliance service tag information (identical to the service tag information on the
front panel).
2Power supply (one of two)
Left: PSU1 Right: PSU2
3 Controller release latch
4 Controller handle
5Controller (one of two): Redundant NAS processing unit
Left: Controller 1 Right: Controller 2
6
Serial COM port (mini USB connector)
Allows you to connect a serial device to the system.
This connector is for service only. Use this connector only if asked to do so by Dell
support.
7 USB ports
8 Video port
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From left to right: Service Action Button, Power-On Indicator/Power Button, Controller
Health Indicator, System Identification Button, and Cache Active/Off-Load LED. For
information about these indicators and buttons, see the FS7600 NAS appliance Hardware
Owner's Manual.
10 Remote KVM
Guidelines for Installing Mounting Rails in a Rack
Plan where to install the mounting rails. The appliance uses 2U of rack space.
Dell recommends that you install the rails according to the following guidelines:
• Make sure the rack meets the requirements in Rack Requirements on page 7. The graphics in this manual
show a square-hole rack, but the installation instructions also apply to round-hole racks.
• Install hardware starting from the bottom of the rack.
Steps for Installing an Appliance in a Rack
You need at least two persons to install the appliance in a rack.
1. Obtain the rail kit. See Shipping Box Contents on page 6.
2. Position the left and right rails in the orientation in which you will install the rails.
3. Attach the rails to the rack. See Attaching the Rails to the Rack on page 11.
4. Slide the appliance into the rack.
5. Secure the appliance to the rack. See Securing the Appliance to the Rack on page 12.
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6. Attach the bezel to the appliance. See Attaching the Bezel on page 12.
These steps are described in detail in the following sections.
Attaching the Rails to the Rack
See Figure 5 and follow these steps for attaching each controller rail. For general rack mounting information, see
Guidelines for Installing Mounting Rails in a Rack on page 10.
1. Verify where to place the rails in the rack.
2. Align the rails as follows:
– Make sure the left and right rails are oriented correctly. The rails are stamped L FRONT and R
FRONT, respectively. Make sure they are not upside down.
– The front and rear upper mounting hook aligns with the top hole in any 1U section of the rack.
– The front lower mounting hook aligns with the bottom hole in any 1U section of the rack.
– The rear lower mounting hole aligns with the top hole in the next lower 1U section of the rack.
3. Attach the front hooks of the rails to the inside front of the rack.
4. Slide the end of the rail out until it meets the inside rear of the rack. Secure the rear hook to the inside rear
of the rack.
5. Optionally, secure the rear rail mount with a #10-32 screw (not included).
6. Check both ends of the rails to make sure they are fully seated in the same rack hole positions and that the
rails are level.
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Figure 5: Attaching the Rails to a Rack
Securing the Appliance to the Rack
To more securely attach the appliance to the rack, follow these steps:
1. Place the appliance on the inner edges of the rails and slide the appliance all the way into place.
2. When fully inserted, the thumbscrews on the front of the appliance will seat into the threaded inserts in the
rack. Hand-tighten the thumbscrews on the left and right side of the appliance.
3. Attach the bezel. See Attaching the Bezel on page 12.
Attaching the Bezel
To attach the bezel, see Figure 6 and follow these steps:
1. Insert the right side of the bezel into the slot on the right side of the chassis (callout 1).
2. Push the bezel toward the left side and engage the bezel with the left side of the chassis (callout 2).
3. Use the key to lock the bezel (callout 3).
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Figure 6: Attaching the Bezel
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