Dot Hill Systems SANnet II 200 User manual

SANnet II 200 Fibre Channel Array
Quick Installation Guide
March 2005
83-00002625, Revision B

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notification to its users.

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Contents
1. Getting Started . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1–1
1.1 Refer to Your Release Notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–2
1.2 Site Planning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1–2
1.3 Unpacking the Array . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1–2
1.4 Mounting Your FC Array in a Rack or Cabinet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–3
1.5 Related Documentation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–3
1.6 What to Do Next . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–3
2. Connecting Your FC Array . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2–1
2.1 SANnet II 200 FC Array Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–2
2.2 Connecting the Chassis to AC Power Outlets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–3
2.3 Connecting the Chassis to DC Power Outlets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–4
2.4 Cabling to Expansion Units . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2–5
2.5 Setting Loop IDs on Expansion Units . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–7
2.6 Powering Up and Checking LEDs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–10
2.7 Reviewing Channels, Ports, and SFPs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–11
2.7.1 Drive Port Connectivity in a Dual-Controller Array . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–12
2.7.1.1 SANnet II 200 FC Array Drive Ports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–12
2.7.2 Host Port Connectivity in a Dual-Controller Array . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–12
2.7.2.1 SANnet II 200 FC Array Host Ports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–13
2.7.3 Default SFP Placement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–13
2.7.4 Changing Your SFP Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–15
2.8 Establishing Communications With An Array . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–16
2.9 Configuring a Host COM Port to Connect to a RAID Array . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–17
2.10 Manually Setting a Static IP Address . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–17

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2.11 Setting Up Out-of-Band Management Over Ethernet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2–18
2.12 Scaling a SANnet II 200 FC Array Into a High-Capacity Configuration . . . . .2–20
2.13 Adding an Expansion Unit to an Existing RAID Array . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2–21
2.14 Connecting Ports to Hosts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2–21
2.15 Power-On Sequence . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2–22
2.16 Powering Off the Array . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2–23

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CHAPTER 1
Getting Started
This guide provides basic instructions on how to unpack and connect your SANnet II
200 Fibre Channel (FC) array.
Figure 1-1 SANnet II 200 FC Array (Front View)
This chapter includes the following topics:
■“Refer to Your Release Notes” on page 1-2
■“Site Planning” on page 1-2
■“Unpacking the Array” on page 1-2
■“Mounting Your FC Array in a Rack or Cabinet” on page 1-3
■“Related Documentation” on page 1-3
■“What to Do Next” on page 1-3

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1.1 Refer to Your Release Notes
Refer to the SANnet II 200 FC Array Release Notes to see late-breaking information
including required patches and supported hardware and software. The release notes and
other documentation for this product are available online at:
http://www.dothill.com/manuals
1.2 Site Planning
Refer to the SANnet II 200 FC, SATA, and SATA SE Array Installation, Operation, and
Service Manual to see detailed information about preinstallation site planning. Fill out
the preinstallation worksheet before you unpack and set up your SANnet II 200 FC
array.
1.3 Unpacking the Array
Follow these guidelines for unpacking the equipment.
Caution – Always use two people to remove the unit from its container, to avoid
personal injury or damage to the equipment during installation. This unit weighs
approximately 60 pounds (27 kg).
1. Select a suitable area for unpacking.
2. Store all packing material and boxes for possible equipment returns.
3. Check the Contents Sheet in your product package.
The Contents Sheet summarizes the standard contents for your product.
4. Compare the packing slip and the list of parts with the items you received.
If the list of parts on your packing slip does not match the items you received, or any
items appear damaged, immediately notify your carrier agent and the supplier who
prepared your shipment.
5. Carefully examine the cables provided in the package.
If any cable appears to be damaged, contact the Technical Service department for an
immediate replacement.
6. To complete the installation, you must provide a minimum of one fiber-optic cable per
host to connect a host to a RAID array. Two fiber-optic cables are required for a
redundant path configuration.
To obtain qualified cables, consult your Dot Hill sales representative.

Chapter 1 Getting Started 1-3
1.4 Mounting Your FC Array in a Rack or Cabinet
To physically mount your array, follow the instructions that came with the mounting
kit or those found in the SANnet II 200 Family Rack Installation Guide for 2U Arrays,
located on your CD and on the product web site.
1.5 Related Documentation
Your SANnet II 200 FC array package contains the manuals listed below in PDF
format. The book part number is used for the PDF filename assigned to each book.
1.6 What to Do Next
1. For cabling with standard configurations, see “Connecting Your FC Array” on page 2-
1.
For alternate configurations, refer to the SANnet II 200 FC and SATA Array Best
Practices Manual.
2. After cabling is complete, print and use the SANnet II 200 FC, SATA, and SATA SE
Array Installation, Operation, and Service Manual for first-time configuration and
basic troubleshooting.
3. Install optional software; or, use the firmware application to continue management of
the array, and use the software to manage and monitor your array as needed.
Title Part Number
SANnet II 200 FC, SATA, and SATA SE Array Release Notes 83-00003262
SANnet II 200 FC and SATA Array Best Practices Manual 83-00003263
SANnet II 200 FC, SATA, and SATA SE Array Installation,
Operation, and Service Manual
83-00003261
SANnet II Family RAID Firmware 4.1x User’s Guide 83-00003435
SANnet II Family Safety, Regulatory, and Compliance Manual 83-00002666
SANnet II Family FRU Installation Guide 83-00002708
SANnet II Family Rack Installation Guide for 2U Arrays 83-00002365

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CHAPTER 2
Connecting Your FC Array
This chapter describes procedures for cabling the SANnet II 200 FC array and for
connecting an array to power and to network devices.
The following topics are covered in this chapter:
■“SANnet II 200 FC Array Connections” on page 2-2
■“Connecting the Chassis to AC Power Outlets” on page 2-3
■“Connecting the Chassis to DC Power Outlets” on page 2-4
■“Cabling to Expansion Units” on page 2-5
■“Setting Loop IDs on Expansion Units” on page 2-7
■“Powering Up and Checking LEDs” on page 2-10
■“Reviewing Channels, Ports, and SFPs” on page 2-11
■“Drive Port Connectivity in a Dual-Controller Array” on page 2-12
■“Host Port Connectivity in a Dual-Controller Array” on page 2-12
■“Default SFP Placement” on page 2-13
■“Changing Your SFP Configuration” on page 2-15
■“Establishing Communications With An Array” on page 2-16
■“Configuring a Host COM Port to Connect to a RAID Array” on page 2-17
■“Manually Setting a Static IP Address” on page 2-17
■“Setting Up Out-of-Band Management Over Ethernet” on page 2-18
■“Scaling a SANnet II 200 FC Array Into a High-Capacity Configuration” on
page 2-20
■“Adding an Expansion Unit to an Existing RAID Array” on page 2-21
■“Connecting Ports to Hosts” on page 2-21
■“Power-On Sequence” on page 2-22
■“Powering Off the Array” on page 2-23
Before you connect the array to the network, position the array in the rack, cabinet, or
other location where it will be used.

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Caution – When positioning the array, do not block the air vents at the front or back
of the unit. Follow all safety precautions specified in the SANnet II Family Safety,
Regulatory, and Compliance Manual.
Caution – When you power off an array, wait five seconds before you power it back
on. If you power the array off and on too quickly, unexpected results can occur. For
more information, refer to the SANnet II 200 FC, SATA, and SATA SE Installation,
Operation, and Service Manual.
2.1 SANnet II 200 FC Array Connections
Figure 2-1 identifies the hardware connections on the back of a dual-controller SANnet
II 200 FC array.
Figure 2-1 Hardware Connections on the Back of a Dual-Controller SANnet II 200 FC Array
FC device connections
application/data servers and consoles
FC expansion units/FC arrays
FC devices Servers and consoles
Management
console