EMC VNX5300 Block User manual

P/N 300-011-668 Rev A01
Installation Guide
EMC®VNX5300™System

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About this book
The EMC VNX5300™and its configurations
The VNX5300 system has three configurations--different combinations of hardware, software, and
resulting capabilities. They are Block, File, and Unified (explained and illustrated below). The
configuration of your system should be indicated on the EMC Unisphere™ license in your order.
For hardware installation and configuration, there is little difference between the File configuration and the
Unified configuration. As a result, in this book they have been combined.
This installation guide covers both the Block configuration (starting on page 5) and the File/Unified
configuration (starting on page 39). Please review the contents applicable to your configuration before
starting your installation. This book includes planning worksheets, directions for unpacking, racking, and
cabling the hardware, and then instructions for initializing and configuring the system. It also contains
references for finding additional resources.
The VNX5300 Block system utilizes a Standby Power Supply and a Disk Processor Enclosure with
dual Storage Processors. The Disk Processor Enclosure can be either a 15-disk enclosure or a 25-disk
enclosure. It can (optionally) include disk-array enclosures for additional storage capacity. Its operating
environment sets up the system for Block storage.
Standby power supply
Disk processor
enclosure 3U, 15 disk processor enclosure front
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3U, 25 disk processor front
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The VNX5300 File system utilizes the Standby Power Supply and Disk Processor Enclosure and includes
one or two Control Stations and one or two Data Movers. Like the Block system, additional disk-array
enclosures can be included for additional storage. The VNX5300 operating environment sets up its system
for File storage.
DVD
Control Station 1
DVD
Control Station 0
Standby power supply
Disk processor
enclosure
Control Station 0
Control Station 1
(optional)
B
PS B0 PS B1
CPU B
PS A0 PS A1
CPU A
A
AC AC AC AC
Blade enclosure
0
0
14
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As with the Block configuration, the File and Unified configurations can include either the 3U 15-disk DPE
(shown) or the 3U 25-disk DPE.
The VNX5300 Unified system includes the same hardware components as the VNX5300 File system.
They are installed in exactly the same order and in the same positions as the File system. There may be
additional I/O modules in the Unified system’s storage processors. In addition, the Unified configuration
includes software that enables both Block and File storage.
The installation of all these configurations is covered in this manual, although you should only need to
follow the section that applies to your configuration.
However, since the VNX5300 Block and the VNX5300 File can be upgraded to the Unified system, and
thus allow you to move from either Block storage or File storage to a Unified system in the future, we urge
you to plan the installation carefully. If you want to move from a Block system to a Unified system, for
example, reserve 4U of cabinet space above the DPE for the additional hardware components. Moving
from a File system to a Unified system does not require any additional cabinet space unless additional
drives and DAEs are to be added for providing block storage.

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Before you begin
VNX Block Configuration
Welcome
If you do not already have a Product Support account, go to https://support.emc.com/products/
VNX5300 and set one up immediately. You will need a support account for access to the latest
documentation and troubleshooting information, online chat, installation/maintenance videos, and
utilities and wizards.
Software upgrade
If you bought a software maintenance contract, you are entitled to software upgrades only
after the installation and registration have successfully completed.
Site preparation
Make sure your site includes the following resource requirements:
AC power
• For high availability: At least two 110 or 240 V AC circuits are required.
Network connections
• Two 1-Gigabit Ethernet management connections
• Cabinet vertical space 3U (5.25 inches, 13.33 cm) for disk processor enclosure (DPE)
and 1U for the standby power supply (SPS). A total of 4U minimum vertical space is required,
plus space for any DAEs.
• Space for each optional DAE
A Windows-based computer to initialize the VNX5300 Block system with:
• At least 100 MB of free space
• Connection on same physical subnet as your VNX5300 system
• SMTP server network connection to the VNX5300 and the management host (recommended)

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Planning Worksheet
With your network administrator, determine the IP addresses and network parameters you plan to use
with the storage system, and record the information on the following worksheet. You must have this
information to set up and initialize the system.
You manage the storage system through a dedicated LAN port on each storage processor. These ports
must share a subnet with the host you use to initialize the system. After initialization, any host on the
same network and with a supported browser can manage the system through the management ports.
In a server with multiple NICs or iSCSI HBAs that are connected directly to the storage system, or that
are on a dedicated iSCSI network, each initiator port must be on a separate subnet.
Record network information for your system on the worksheet on the next pages. Your network
administrator should provide most of this information. For more information, refer to your configuration
planning guide.
IPv4 Management Port Information:
IPAddress Subnet Mask Gateway
SP A:
SP B:
IPv6 Management Port Information (manual configuration only):
Global prefix:
Gateway:
NOTE: Do not use 128.221.1.248 through 128.221.1.255, 192.168.1.1, or 192.168.1.2 for an IPv4
IP address.
Login Information for the array administrator:
Username:
Password:
Storage-system serial number:
Scope:
NOTE: The storage-system serial number is located on the PSN tag hanging from the rear of the
chassis. The number is identified as SN/Product ID.

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Planning Worksheet
IPv4 address for iSCSI targets:
SP, slot, and port Local port
number Target Port IP address Subnet mask Gateway
SPA, slot __, port 0
SPA, slot __, port 1
SPB, slot __, port 0
SPB, slot __, port 1
SPA, slot __, port 0
SPA, slot __, port 1
SPB, slot __, port 0
SPB, slot __, port 1
SPA, slot __, port 0
SPA, slot __, port 1
SPB, slot __, port 0
SPB, slot __, port 1
SPA, slot __, port 0
SPA, slot __, port 1
SPB, slot __, port 0
SPB, slot __, port 1

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Planning Worksheet
IP address for each iSCSI NIC or HBA port (iSCSI initiator):
Server and port Initiator IP address Subnet mask Default gateway

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SPS
DPE
DAE
(optional)
DAE
(optional)
0
0
24
24
0
0
14
14
14
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VNX5300 Assembly
Front view of an assembled VNX5300, shown here with a 15-disk DPE and 2 DAEs.

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Step 5. Configure the system, provision storage,
and connect to storage resources from hosts.
Step 2. Assemble and cable
Disk-array is optional.
Step 1. Unpack and
prepare the site.
Step 3. Power up the system
EMC
2
Step 4. Register your system
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Caution:Array Software on drives 0-4. Removing or relocating them
Installation overview steps

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Installation overview steps
Your VNX5300 may arrive at the site fully installed in a cabinet. In this case, you can use this manual to
verify the cabling before powering the system up.
If it is to be installed in a customer-supplied cabinet, follow the instructions in this guide. Your system
cabinet may vary from the illustrations shown in this document.
Installation steps:
1. Unpack the shipping boxes and ensure that the site has been prepared. Check that you have
received all of the system’s components, including cables and bezels.
2. Assemble the hardware and cable your VNX5300 according to the instructions in this
guide. Ensure that all of your cables are seated securely and install the bezels on the front of
each system component.
3. Power up the system and install any optional disk-array enclosures. Once the system is powered
up, proceed to install the system software.
a. Use the VNX Installation Toolbox CD, which contains the documentation and utilties required for the
installation of the software.
b. Download and run the Unisphere Initialization Utility for Block.
c. Then install and set up the VNX ESRS IP Client from the Toolbox.
4. Register your system with EMC. If you do not register your system now, your request for support
from your service provider will be delayed.
5. Use EMC Unisphere™ to configure the system, provision storage, and connect to storage from
hosts and applications on the network. Download, install, and launch the Unisphere Server Utility
to connect hosts to the array.
These steps are explained in more detail in the rest of this Installation Guide.

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Contents of VNX5300 packages
Note: The table represents components that are shipped with the VNX5300 system.
Components Accessories Documentation
Standby power supply (SPS)
• Mounting screws
• Bezel
• Management cable
• Power cable
• Rail kit Installation guide
Cable label kit (for customer
cabinet)
Environmental Compliance
Information and notices
Disk processor enclosure (DPE)
• Mounting screws
• Bezel
• Power cables
• Rail kit
Disk-array enclosure (DAE)
(Optional)
• Mounting screws
• Bezel
• Power cables
• SAS cables
• Rail kit
Standby power supply
Disk processor enclosure
Front
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Install VNX5300 SPS rails
Rear
Front
Alignment pin
Threaded
screw holes
Detail
The rails must be aligned carefully. Two people are required to install the components.
The Standby power supply (SPS) is a 1U component and uses a 1U adjustable rail kit. Start any
installation at the bottom of the space allowed in your cabinet.
1. Insert the adjustable rail slide and seat the alignment pin into the rear channel of
your cabinet.
2. Place the alignment pin into the hole just above a standard unit (U) marking.
3. Extend the rail and align the front of the rails as shown.
4. Insert two retention screws in the front and two retention screws in the back of each rail
as shown in the illustration.

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Install the VNX5300 SPS
Assistance is required when moving or installing the system. The SPS enclosure for the
VNX5300 can contain either a single or dual SPS.
1. Slide the standby power supply (SPS) enclosure into the cabinet rails.
2. When the SPS is securely in place, tighten all of the screws to hold it in place in the cabinet.
Rear
Standby power supply enclosure
The SPS is heavy and should be installed into a rack by two people. To avoid personal injury
and/or damage to the equipment, do not attempt to lift and install the enclosure into a rack
without a mechanical lift or help from another person.
CAUTION

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VNX5300 DPEs
3U, 15 disk processor enclosure front
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3U, 25 disk processor front
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1 X4
2345
6Gb
SAS
8Gb
bre
0 X4
6Gb SAS
A
2345
6Gb
SAS
8Gb
bre
0 X4
6Gb SAS
B
SP B SP A
1 X4
3U disk processor rear
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Your disk processor enclosure (DPE) can either be a 3U, 25 disk DPE, or a 3U, 15 disk DPE.
Either DPE will use 3U rail kit.
If optional disk-array enclosures (DAEs) are installed, they are installed above the DPE unless this
space is being reserved for future File or Unified configuration hardware.

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Install the VNX5300 DPE rails
Follow these steps to install your DPE. The DPE should be installed just above the SPS. The
rails must be aligned carefully. A hole in the cabinet channel above the SPS remains open. Two
people are recommended to install the rails.
1. Insert the adjustable 3U rail slide and seat both alignment pins into the rear channel of
your cabinet.
2. Extend the adjustable rails so that it extends to the front channel of the cabinet.
3. Align the front of the rails carefully as shown.
4. Insert two retention screws in the front and two retention screws in the back of each rail
as shown.
5. Tighten the screws once the rails are aligned correctly.
2 screws
Insert the
alignment pins
Front Left
Alignment pins
L
L
2 screws
Front right
Adjustable rails
2 screws
R

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Alignment pins
Rear
Disk processor enclosure
Adjustable
rails
4 screws hold the
component in the cabinet
(2 per side)
Standby power supply
Threaded
screw holes
Front
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Caution: Array Software on drives 0-4. Removing or relocating them
Install the VNX5300 DPE
CAUTION
The DPE is heavy and should be installed into a rack by two people. To avoid personal injury
and/or damage to the equipment, do not attempt to lift and install the enclosure into a rack
without a mechanical lift or help from another person.
1. Slide the disk processor enclosure (DPE) into the rails in the cabinet.
2. When the DPE is in place, insert the screws from the front and tighten all of the screws.

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VNX5300 components
VNX5300 components rear view including optional components.
15 or 25 disk
Disk processor
enclosure
3U
X4
2345
6Gb
SAS
8Gb
bre 1
0 X4
6Gb SAS
A
0123
01
X4
2345
6Gb
SAS
8Gb
bre 1
0 X4
6Gb SAS
B
0123
01
TAG
Power
Power
Switch
Power
Power
Switch
Standby power
supply
1U
Po
w
e
r
Po
w
e
r
S
witc
h
Optional
Optional
SPS B
A
B
#
X4
6Gb SAS
#
X4
6Gb SAS
15 disk
Disk-array
enclosure
3U
(Optional)
6 Gb SAS
X4
#
6 Gb SAS
X4
#
25 disk
Disk-array
enclosure
2U
(Optional)
A
B

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VNX5300 storage processor modules
Each storage processor (SP) includes four 8Gb FC ports, two 6Gb SAS ports, and supports up to
two UltraFlex I/O modules. Because the storage processors are highly available, the I/O modules
should be identical in both SPA and SP B.
For details on the hardware options, see the VNX5300 Hardware Overview.
4 port iSCSI
1 Gbps
0123
PART NUMBER
REV A09 A
0123
PART NUMBER
REV A09 A
4 port
Fibre Channel
2-4-8 Gbps
Blank, no LED
Cover
2 port
FCoE
10 Gbps
PART NUMBER
REV A09 A
1
0
2 port iSCSI
10 Gbps
PART NUMBER
REV A09 A
1
0
Storage processor modules
X4
2345
6Gb
SAS
8Gb
bre 1
0 X4
6Gb SAS
A
0123
01
Power
SP A
Rear

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SP B SAS 1
Labels
B BE2
B BE2
B BE2
B BE2
046-004-460_A01
A BE5
046-004-459_A01
ABE4
A BE4
A BE4
A BE4
S P B SAS 1
SP B SAS 1
S P B SAS 1
046-004-457_A01
A BE2
ABE2
ABE2
A BE2
A BE5
A BE5
A BE5
The cable labels must be attached to the appropriate cables as you assemble the
system. Assemble the hardware and cable your VNX5300 according to the instructions
in this guide.
Label the cables