EMC2 VNX Series Owner's manual

This guide describes one of five models available in the VNX Series, the EMC®
VNX5100™. This document provides an overview of the architecture, features, and
components of the Block VNX5100 platform. The specific aspects of the VNX5100
platform and its major components include the front and rear connectors and LED
indicators on the 3U, 15 (3.5-inch) or 3U, 25 (2.5-inch) disk processor enclosure (DPE),
the 1U standby power supply (SPS), and the 3U, 15 (3.5-inch) or the 2U, 25 (2.5-inch) disk
drive disk-array enclosure DAE.
This guide is available online at https://mydocs.emc.com/VNX/. Go to the About VNX
section, and then select Learn about VNX. Next, follow the steps in the wizard.
Topics include:
◆Product software and hardware release revisions ...................................................... 4
◆Revision history ........................................................................................................ 4
◆Where to get help...................................................................................................... 4
◆How this document is organized ............................................................................... 5
◆Related documentation............................................................................................. 5
◆Overview................................................................................................................... 6
◆VNX5100 Block product description.......................................................................... 7
◆Hardware features..................................................................................................... 8
◆System component description............................................................................... 10
◆Disk-array enclosure................................................................................................ 31
◆Cabling overview..................................................................................................... 47
◆VNX5100 Block DAE cabling.................................................................................... 48
EMC®VNX™Family
VNX5100™
Hardware Information Guide
REV A03
October, 2011

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Product software and hardware release revisions
Product software and hardware release revisions
As part of an effort to improve its product lines, EMC periodically releases revisions of its
software and hardware. Therefore, some functions described in this document might not
be supported by all versions of the software or hardware currently in use. The product
release notes provide the most up-to-date information on product features.
Contact your EMC representative if a product does not function properly or does not
function as described in this document.
Note: This document was accurate at publication time. New versions of this document
might be released on the EMC online support website. Check the EMC online support
website to ensure that you are using the latest version of this document.
Revision history
The following table presents the revision history of this document:
Where to get help
EMC support, product, and licensing information can be obtained as follows:
Product information — For documentation, release notes, software updates, or
information about EMC products, licensing, and service, go to the EMC online support
website (registration required) at:
https://Support.EMC.com
Technical support — For technical support, go to EMC online support and select Support.
On the Support page, you will see several options, including one to create a service
request. Note that to open a service request, you must have a valid support agreement.
Contact your EMC sales representative for details about obtaining a valid support
agreement or with questions about your account.
Revision Date Description
A03 October, 2011 The following items were updated:
• New EMC look and feel
• Several minor editorial changes
A02 May, 2011 Made several minor editorial changes
A01 March, 2011 First release of the
VNX5100 Hardware
Information Guide

How this document is organized
EMC VNX5300 Hardware Information Guide 5
How this document is organized
The major sections of this guide are listed in the following table.
Related documentation
EMC provides the ability to create step-by-step planning, installation, and maintenance
instructions tailored to your environment. To create VNX customized documentation, go
to: https://mydocs.emc.com/VNX/.
To download a PDF copy of the desired publication, go to the following sections:
◆For hardware-related books, go to the About VNX section, and then select Learn about
VNX. Next, follow the steps in the wizard.
◆For technical specifications, go to the About VNX section, and then select View
technical specifications. Next, follow the steps in the wizard.
◆For installation, adding, or replacing tasks, go to the VNX tasks section, and then
select the appropriate heading. For example, to download a PDF copy of the
VNX5100
Block Installation Guide
, go to Install VNX and follow the steps in the wizard.
◆For server-related tasks, go to the Server tasks for the VNX5100 section, and then
select the appropriate heading. For example, to download a PDF copy of Adding or
replacing hardware, go to Add or replace hardware and follow the steps in the wizard.
Title Description
“Overview” on page 6 Describes the software and hardware features of a typical
VNX5100 along with a front view example of the VNX5100.
“VNX5100 Block product
description” on page 7
Describes and shows the front and rear views of a typical
VNX5100.
“System component
description” on page 10
Provides a description of the components that comprise a
VNX5100. Along with a description, illustrations of each
component are also shown.
“DPE front view” on page 10 Describes and illustrates the front of a DPE and the components
that comprise the front of the DPE.
“DPE rear view” on page 14 Describes and illustrates the rear of a DPE and the components
that comprise the rear of the DPE.
“Standby power supply” on
page 27
Describes and illustrates the 1U SPS used in the VNX5100.
“Disk-array enclosure” on
page 31
Describes and illustrates the two types of DAEs available for the
VNX5100.
“Cabling overview” on page 47 Describes the types of cabling available for the VNX5100 Block
platform. The cabling can be either stacked or interleaved
depending your specific requirements.

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Overview
Overview
The EMC VNX series implements a modular architecture that integrates hardware
components for Block, File, and Object with concurrent support for native NAS, iSCSI,
Fiber Channel, and Fibre Channel over Ethernet (FCoE) protocols. The VNX series is based
on Intel Xeon-based PCI Express 2.0 processors and delivers File (NAS) functionality via
two to eight Data Movers and Block (iSCSI, FCoE, and FC) storage via dual storage
processors using a full 6-Gb/s SAS disk drive topology. The VNX Series is targeted at the
entry-level to high-end/large-capacity storage environments that require advanced
features, flexibility and configurability. The VNX Series provides significant advancements
in efficiency, simplicity, and performance.
The VNX5100 is an entry-level storage platform offering Block services.
Benefits include:
◆Support for File (CIFS and NFS), Block (FC, iSCSI & FCoE) and Object
◆Simple conversions when starting with a VNX Series Block only platform by simply
adding File services or starting with File only and adding Block services
◆Support for both block and file auto-tiering with Fully Automated Storage Tiering
(FAST) for Virtual Pools (VP - FAST VP)
◆Unified replication with RecoverPoint support for both file and block data
◆Updated unified management with Unisphere now delivering a more cohesive unified
user experience
As an entry-level storage platform offering Block services, the VNX5100 platform (Figure 1)
does not support NAS or iSCSI. Additionally, the VNX5100 platform, cannot be upgraded
to Unified as it supports Fibre Channel (FC) only. For a quick look at the VNX5100 platform
hardware features, see Table 1, “VNX5100 hardware feature quick reference,” on page 8.
Figure 1 Example of a Block VNX5100 platform with front bezel
VNX-000292

VNX5100 Block product description
EMC VNX5300 Hardware Information Guide 7
VNX5100 Block product description
This section shows an example of the front and rear views of a Block VNX5100 platform.
Note: A fully configured VNX5100 platform includes up to four 3U DAEs (a maximum of 75
3.5-inch disk drives) or up to two 2U DAEs (a maximum of 75 2.5-inch disk drives).
Front view
Figure 2 shows an example of the front view of a Block VNX5100 platform having a dual 1U
SPS and a 3U, 15 (3.5-inch) disk drive DPE.
Figure 2 Example of a VNX5100 platform with a 3U, 15 (3.5-inch) DPE and SPS (front view)
Rear view
Figure 3 shows an example of the rear view of a Block VNX5100 platform having a dual 1U
SPS and a DPE with two storage processors (SP A and B).
Figure 3 Example of a Block VNX5100 platform with DPE and SPS (rear view)
3U, 15 (3.5-inch) disk processor enclosure (DPE)
Standby power supply (SPS) VNX-000291
SPS B (optional)
X4
2345
6Gb
SAS
8Gb
bre 1
0 X4
6Gb SAS
B
X4
2345
6Gb
SAS
8Gb
bre 1
0 X4
6Gb SAS
A
Cover
Do not remove
Cover
Do not remove
Cover
Do not remove
Cover
Do not remove
SP B SP A
SPS
A
VNX-000288

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VNX5100 Block product description
Note: Figure 2 on page 7 and Figure 3 on page 7 are examples of a VNX5100 platform
(front and rear views). These figures are example of what a basic VNX5100 platform looks
like and are for illustrative purposes only.
Hardware features
Contained in a 4U architecture, the VNX5100 platform weighs approximately 73.4 lb
(33.29 kg) to 96.4 lb (43.73 kg) fully loaded1depending on the type of disk drives used in
the DPE. With the 1U SPS having the deepest dimension within the cabinet, the VNX5100
measures 5.25 inches high (3U) x 18.92 inches wide x 23.78 inches deep (13.33 cm x
48.06 cm x 60.4 cm). Between the front and rear of the enclosure, a midplane distributes
power and signals to all the enclosure components. The CPU modules and the power
supply modules plug directly into the midplane connections.
Note: The previously mentioned dimensions are approximate and do not include the
cabinet enclosure.
For physical, environmental, and power details, refer to the
VNX5100 Storage System
Technical Specifications and Operating Limits
document.
Configured for AC-input power, the VNX5100 includes the following hardware features:
◆One DPE:
IMPORTANT
On the rear of the DPE, each storage processor includes a CPU module and a power
supply. Two latch handles on the bottom left and right provide each SP (SP A and SP B)
with the means to secure the SP. The CPU and power supply modules can only be installed
or removed after you remove the entire storage processor from the DPE.
1. A fully loaded VNX5100 (without any DAEs) includes one 1U SPS and one DPE (with two SPs). In
this fully loaded VNX5100, the DPE (with two SPs) can have either 15 (3.5-inch) drives or 25
(2.5-inch) drives. Separately, the 15 (3.5-inch) drives weigh 34 lb (15.42 kg) and the 25 (2.5-inch)
drives weigh 13.5 lb (6.13 kg), respectively.
Table 1 VNX5100 hardware feature quick reference
Minimum
form
factor
Maximum
# of
drives Drive types
Configurable
I/O slots
Built-in
I/O ports SPs
System
memory per
SP Protocols
4U 75 3.5 in. SAS,
NL-SAS,
Flash, and
2.5 in. 10 K
SAS
0 4 FC ports
+
2 BE1SAS
ports
24GB FC
1. BE = back end.

VNX5100 Block product description
EMC VNX5300 Hardware Information Guide 9
• On the front of the DPE, three types of disk drives are supported in two disk drive
carrier types; 3U, 15 (3.5-inch) disk drive carrier (Figure 4 on page 12) and 3U, 25
(2.5-inch) disk drive carrier (Figure 5 on page 13). The disk drives supported are
Serial attached-SCSI (SAS), near-line SAS (NL-SAS), and Flash.
• On the rear of the DPE, each (hot-swappable) storage processor (Figure 3 on
page 7) consists of:
– A CPU module with an Intel Xeon 2-core 2.0-GHz processor with three Double
Data Rate Three (DDR3) synchronous dynamic RAM (SDRAM) slots supporting
2-GB SDRAM
– Four integrated 8-Gb/s FC ports (labeled 2, 3, 4, and 5) supporting 2, 4, and 8
Gb/s having front end auto-negotiation with support for manual override
– Two integrated 6-Gb/s SAS x4 ports (labeled 0 x4 and 1 x4); supported speeds
are 1.5, 3, and 6 Gb/s
– Two PCI Gen 2 x4 I/O module slots (not supported and covered with filler panel
modules)
– One RS-232/EIA 232 serial (up to 115 K baud) service laptop (micro DB-9) port
– One RS-232/EIA 232 serial SPS management (micro DB-9) port
– One 10/100/1000 LAN network management (RJ-45) port
– One 10/100/1000 LAN service (RJ-45) port
– One power supply (hot-swappable)
◆One 1U standby power supply (SPS) with a second optional SPS available
◆Expansion of up to four 3U, 15 (3.5-inch) DAEs or up to two 2U, 25 (2.5-inch) DAEs (a
maximum of 75 drives)
IMPORTANT
When calculating the number of disk drives for your VNX5100 platform, the DPE is
included in the total drive slot quantity of 75 drives. If the total drive slot quantity exceeds
75, you will not be able to add another DAE. Refer to “Disk-array enclosure” on page 31 for
more information about the available expansion DAEs for the VNX5100 platform.
◆Any required cables including LAN cables, modem cables, and serial DB-9 cable.
◆Mounting rails with hardware
◆Front bezel with VNX5100 badge

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System component description
System component description
This section describes the Block VNX5100 platform components. Included in this section
are illustrations and descriptions of the front and rear connectors as well as the LED
indicators.
First, the components of the VNX5100 are described in two views.
◆“VNX5100 front view” on page 10
•“DPE front view” on page 10
•“3U, 15 disk drive DPE front view” on page 12
•“3U, 25 disk drive DPE front view” on page 13
◆“VNX5100 rear view” on page 14
•“DPE rear view” on page 14
•“Standby power supply” on page 27
Note: In the following sections, the illustrations and corresponding tables describe these
individual components. These descriptions are for illustrative purposes only.
Then, the “Disk-array enclosure” on page 31 describes the two types of DAEs available for
the VNX5100.
VNX5100 front view
As previously described, the Block VNX5100 platform is made up of a DPE and a 1U SPS.
The following sections describes the front (Figure 2 on page 7) view of the VNX5100
platform components.
DPE front view
The Block VNX5100 platform can have one of two versions of the 3U disk drive DPE.
IMPORTANT
When calculating the number of drives for your VNX5100 platform, the DPE is included in
the total drive slot quantity of 75 drives. If the total drive slot quantity exceeds 75, you will
not be able to add another DAE. Refer to “Disk-array enclosure” on page 31 for more
information about the available expansion DAEs for the VNX5100 platform.
Each Block VNX5100 platform DPE comprises the following components:
◆Drive carrier
◆Disk drives
◆Midplane
◆Storage processor (SP) CPU
◆Storage processor (SP) power supply
◆EMI shielding

System component description
EMC VNX5300 Hardware Information Guide 11
Drive carrier
The disk drive carriers are metal and plastic assemblies that provide smooth, reliable
contact with the enclosure slot guides and midplane connectors. Each carrier has a handle
with a latch and spring clips. The latch holds the disk drive in place to ensure proper
connection with the midplane. Disk drive activity/fault LEDs are integrated into the carrier.
“3U, 15 disk drive DPE front view” on page 12 or “3U, 25 disk drive DPE front view” on
page 13 provides more information.
Disk drives
Each disk drive consists of one disk drive in a carrier. You can visually distinguish between
module types by their different latch and handle mechanisms and by type, capacity, and
speed labels on each module. You can add or remove a disk drive while the DPE is
powered up, but you should exercise special care when removing modules while they are
in use. Disk drives are extremely sensitive electronic components.
Midplane
A midplane separates the front-facing disk drives from the rear-facing SPs. It distributes
power and signals to all components in the enclosure. SPs and disk drives plug directly
into the midplane.
Storage processor (SP)
The SP is the intelligent component of the disk processor enclosure (DPE). Basically, it
acts as the control center. Each SP includes status LEDs, PCI Gen 2 x2 I/O module slots,
and LAN ports. “DPE” on page 15 provides more information.
Storage processor (SP) power supply
The SP power supply is located on the top, left side of the SP when viewed from the rear.
This module is an auto-ranging, power-factor-corrected, multi-output, off-line converter
with its own line cord. Each power supply includes status LEDs. A latch on the power
supply locks it into place to ensure proper connection. “SP AC power supply module” on
page 17 provides more information.
EMI shielding
EMI compliance requires a properly installed electromagnetic interference (EMI) shield in
front of the DPE disk drives. When installed in cabinets that include a front door, the DPE
includes a simple EMI shield. Other installations require a front bezel that has a locking
latch and integrated EMI shield. You must remove the bezel/shield to remove and install
disk drive modules.

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System component description
3U, 15 disk drive DPE front view
On the front, the Block VNX5100 platform 3U, 15 (3.5-inch) DPE carrier includes the
following:
◆3.5-inch 6-Gb/s SAS or 6-Gb/s NL-SAS disk drives (hot-swappable)
◆Status LEDs
Figure 4 shows the location of these disk drives and Status LEDs.
Figure 4 VNX5100 platform 3U, 15 DPE (front view)
Table 2 describes the Block VNX5100 platform 3U, 15 DPE and disk drive status LEDs
13.5-inch 6-Gb/s SAS drives or 6-Gb/s
NL-SAS disk drives
4Disk drive fault LED (amber)
2DPE fault LED (amber) 5Disk drive on/activity LED (green)
3DPE power on LED (blue)
123
4
VNX-000103
5
Table 2 VNX5100 platform 3U, 15 DPE and disk drive LEDs
LED Color State Description
DPE fault (location 2) Amber On Fault has occurred
Note: LED is always on at
powerup, until it is initialized.
DPE power (location 3) Green On Powering and powered up with
backend bus running at 2 Gb/s
Blue On Powering and powered up with
backend bus running at 6 Gb/s
— Off Powered down
Disk drive fault (location 4) Amber On Fault has occurred
— Off No fault has occurred

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EMC VNX5300 Hardware Information Guide 13
3U, 25 disk drive DPE front view
On the front, viewing from left to right, the Block VNX5100 platform 3U, 25 (2.5-inch) disk
drive DPE includes the following:
◆2.5-inch 6-Gb/s SAS or 6-Gb/s NL-SAS disk drives (hot-swappable)
◆Status LEDs
Figure 5 shows the location of these disk drives and status LEDs.
Figure 5 VNX5100 platform 3U, 25 DPE (front view)
Disk drive on/activity
(location 5)
Green On Powering and powered up
Blinking, mostly
on
Disk drive is on with I/O activity
Blinking at
constant rate
Disk drive is spinning up or down
normally
Blinking, mostly
off
Disk drive is powered up but not
spinning
Note: This is a normal part of the
spin-up sequence, occurring
during the spin-up delay of a
slot.
— Off Disk drive is powered down
Table 2 VNX5100 platform 3U, 15 DPE and disk drive LEDs (continued)
LED Color State Description
12.5-inch 6-Gb/s SAS or 6-Gb/s NL-SAS
disk drives
4Disk drive fault LED (amber)
2DPE fault LED (amber) 5Disk drive status/activity (blue)
3DPE power status LED (blue)
24
0
12345678910 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24
0
12
45 VNX-000281
3

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System component description
Table 3 describes the Block VNX5100 platform 3U, 25 DPE and disk drive status LEDs.
VNX5100 rear view
As previously described, the Block VNX5100 platform is made up of a DPE and a 1U SPS.
The following sections will describe the rear (Figure 3 on page 7) view of the VNX5100
platform components.
DPE rear view
Figure 6 shows an example of a DPE with two SPs and the location of the major hardware
components that make up each SP (A and B).
Figure 6 Example of Block VNX5100 platform DPE with two SPs (rear view)
Table 3 VNX5100 platform 3U, 25 DPE and disk drive status LEDs
LED Color State Description
DPE fault (location 2) Amber On Fault has occurred
DPE power (location 3) Blue On Powering and powered up
— Off Powered down
Disk drive fault (location 4) Amber On Fault has occurred
— Off No fault has occurred
Disk drive on/activity
(location 5)
Blue On Powering and powered up
Blinking Disk drive activity
1SP (see Figure 7 on page 16 for closer
view)
3I/O module slots (not supported), covered
with filler panel modules
2Power supply (see Figure 8 on page 17 for
closer view)
4CPU module
X4
2345
6Gb
SAS
8Gb
bre 1
0 X4
6Gb SAS
B
X4
2345
6Gb
SAS
8Gb
bre 1
0 X4
6Gb SAS
A
Cover
Do not remove
Cover
Do not remove
Cover
Do not remove
Cover
Do not remove
4
SP B SP A
231
VNX-000287

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EMC VNX5300 Hardware Information Guide 15
DPE
On the rear of the DPE, viewing from left to right, each DPE consists of the following
connectors, status LEDs, latch handles, and so on:
◆AC power supply/cooling module
• Power in (recessed) connector (plug)
• Power supply status LEDs (power on and fault)
• Power supply latch handle
◆SP B and A
• Two PCI Gen 2 x4 I/O module slots (not supported and covered with filler panel
modules)
• Two 6-Gb/s SAS PCI x4 ports (labeled 6Gb SAS 0 x4 and 1 x4); supported speeds
are 1.5, 3, and 6 Gb/s
• Four 8-Gb/s Fibre Channel ports (labeled 8Gb fibre 2, 3, 4, and 5)
• Two (RJ-45) LAN connectors (labeled with a network management symbol and a
wrench symbol)
• Two (micro DB-9) RS-232/EIA connectors (labeled with a battery symbol and a
wrench symbol)
• RS-232/EIA status LEDs
• SP latch handles (bottom, left and right)

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System component description
Figure 7 shows the location of the SP components.
Figure 7 Example of SP components (rear view)
1AC power in connector (recessed plug) 8Two RJ-45 (management and service
laptop) connectors (labeled with a
network management symbol and a
wrench symbol, respectively)
2Power supply fault LED (amber) 9SP unsafe to remove LED
3Power supply power on LED (green) 10 SP fault LED (amber)
4Power supply latch handle 11 SP power on LED (green)
5Two I/O module slots (not used), both
covered with filler panel modules
12 Two RS-232/EIA (micro DB-9) connectors
(labeled with a battery symbol and a
wrench symbol, respectively)
6Two SP latch handles (bottom left and
right)
13 Four 8-Gb/s Fibre Channel ports (labeled
8Gb fibre 2, 3, 4, and 5)
7Two 6-Gb/s SAS ports
X4
2345
6Gb
SAS
8Gb
bre 1
0 X4
6Gb SAS
Cover
Do not remove
Cover
Do not remove
5
1
7 6
13
1112
VNX-000285
24
3
10
98

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EMC VNX5300 Hardware Information Guide 17
SP AC power supply module
Figure 8 shows an example of the SP AC power supply/cooling module with a power in
recessed connector (plug) and status LEDs. The SP is cooled by this power supply/cooling
on top.

Do not remove the SP power supply/cooling module while the SP is plugged in. Power
supply/cooling module removal for more than a few minutes can cause the SP to shut
down due to lack of cooling.
Figure 8 SP AC power supply/cooling module (power in) recessed connector (plug) and status LEDs
Table 4 describes the power supply/cooling module (fault and power on) LEDs.
Table 5 describes the SP LEDs. The locations in Table 5 are shown in Figure 7 on page 16.
Power fault LED
Power supply in
Power on LED
VNX-000108
Table 4 SP AC power supply/cooling module (fault and power on) LEDs
Led Color State Description
Fault Amber On Power supply or backup fault, check cable
connection
Blinking BIOS, POST and OS booting up or system
overheating
— Off No fault or power off
Power Green On Power on
— Off Power off, verify source power
Table 5 SP LEDs
Led Color State Description
Unsafe to
remove
(location 10)
White On
Do not remove SP
— Off Safe to remove SP

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System component description
SP Input/output ports and connectors
The Block VNX5100 platform SP supports the following I/O ports on the rear:
◆Two 6-Gb/s SAS PCI Gen 2 x4 ports (labeled 6Gb SAS 0 x4 and 1 x4); supported
speeds are 1.5, 3, and 6 Gb/s
◆Four 8-Gb/s Fibre Channel (FC) ports (for front-end connectivity)
◆One Ethernet (RJ-45) 10/100/1000 LAN (management) port
◆One Ethernet (RJ-45) 10/100/1000 LAN (service laptop) port
◆One RS-232/EIA 232 (micro DB-9) SPS connector
◆One RS-232/EIA 232 (micro DB-9) service laptop connector
6-Gb/s SAS PCI Gen 2 x4 ports — The Block VNX5100 platform SP supports two 6-Gb/s
SAS PCI Gen 2 x4 ports (labeled 6Gb 0 x4 and 6Gb 1 x4) on the rear of each SP (A and B).
This port provides an interface for SAS and NL-SAS drives on the DAE. This port is a
26-circuit SAS small form-factor 8088 (SFF-8088) specification (socket or receptacle)
using an SFF-8088 specification mini-SAS 26-circuit cable (plug) with a pull tab.
Note: Each SAS cable is keyed with an in and out connection to prevent incorrect cabling.
Figure 9 shows an example of the port connector (socket) and cable connector (plug) with
pull tab.
Figure 9 SP 6-Gb/s SAS port and cable connector
Fault
(location 11)
Amber On Fault
— Off No fault or power off
Power
(location 12)
Green On Power on
— Off Power off, verify connection
Table 5 SP LEDs (continued)
Led Color State Description
Pin A1 A13
B1 B13
VNX-000094

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Table 6 lists the SP 6-Gb/s SAS port pin signals used on the connector.
SP 6-Gb/s SAS port LEDs—Figure 10 shows an example of 0 x4 SP 6-Gb/s SAS port LED—a
bi-color (blue/green) LED to the right of the connector—that indicates the link/activity of
the SAS port.
Figure 10 Example of the 0 x4 SP 6-Gb/s SAS port LED
Table 7 describes the SP 6-Gb/s port LEDs.
Table 6 SP 6-Gb/s SAS port connector pinout
Pin Signal Pin Signal
A1 GND B1 GND
A2 Rx 0+ B2 Tx 0+
A3 Rx 0- B3 Tx 0-
A4 GND B4 GND
A5 Rx 1+ B5 Tx 1+
A6 Rx 1- B6 Tx 1-
A7 GND B7 GND
A8 Rx 2+ B8 Tx 2+
A9 Rx 2- B9 Tx 2-
A10 GND B10 GND
A11 Rx 3+ B11 Tx 3+
A12 Rx 3- B12 Tx 3-
A13 GND B13 GND
0 X4
6Gb SAS
0 x4
VNX-000278
Table 7 SP 6-Gb/s SAS port LEDs
LED Color State Description
Link/activity Blue On All lanes are running at 6 GB/s
Green On One or more lanes is not running at full speed or
disconnected
Alternating
Blue/Green
Blinking Port is being marked by the host
—OffNotconnected

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System component description
8-Gb/s FC ports
The Block VNX5100 platform SP comes with four optical (fibre) 8-Gb/s FC ports (labeled
8GB fibre 2, 3, 4, and 5). Only two ports are supported (2 and 3) (ports 4 and 5 are not
used, they will be covered) on the rear of each SP (A and B). These ports provide an optical
interface for connecting to the front end. These ports support 2-, 4-, and 8-Gb/s Fibre
Channels using a small form-factor pluggable (SFP+) transceiver module. The SFP+
transceiver modules connect to Lucent Connector (LC) type optical fibre cables. These
SFP+ transceiver modules are input/output (I/O) devices. These SFP+ modules are hot
swappable. This means that you can install and remove an SFP+ module while the SP is
operating. Figure 11 shows an example of an SFP+ module.
Figure 11 Example of an SFP+ module
The LC type interface was developed by Lucent Technologies (hence, Lucent Connector). It
uses a push-pull mechanism. LC connectors are normally held together in a multimode
duplex configuration with a plastic clip. These cables are usually colored orange with the
duplex connectors encased in a gray plastic covering. To determine the send or transmit
(TX) and receive (RX) ferrules (connector ends), these cables will show a letter and
numeral (for example A1 and A2 for the TX and RX, respectively) or a white and yellow
rubber gasket (jacket) for the send or transmit (TX) and receive (RX) ends (Figure 12 on
page 21).
1 Dust plug (protective cap) 3 Send or transmit (TX) optical bore
2 Bale clasp latch 4 Receive (RX) optical bore
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2
3
4

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Figure 12 Example of LC-type connectors
Figure 13 shows an example of the SP 8-Gb/s FC connector with an SFP+ in slots 2 and 3.
Figure 13 Example of SP 8-Gb/s FC connector with an SFP+ in slots 2 and 3
Table 8 describes the SP 8-Gb/s FC port LEDs.
1 Orange cable 3 Rubber gasket (jacket), receive (RX)
2 Rubber gasket (jacket), send or transmit
(TX)
4 Ferrule (connector end to SFP+ module)
A2
A1
3
1
2
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Table 8 8-Gb/s FC port LEDs
Led Color State Description
Link/Activity
(each port has
one LED)
Green On 2- or 4-Gb/s link speed (suboptimal speed)
Blue On 8-Gb/s link speed (maximum speed)
Green or
Blue
Blinking Small form-factor pluggable (SFP+1) transceiver
module faulted, unsupported, or optical cable fault.
— Off No network connection
1. Refer to the VNX5100 Parts Location Guide for the location of SFP+ part number labels.

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Network management and service laptop Ethernet (RJ-45) ports
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The SP Ethernet (RJ-45) ports are LAN ports not WAN ports. LAN ports contain safety
extra-low voltage (SELV) circuits, and WAN ports contain telephone-network voltage (TNV)
circuits. Some LAN and WAN ports both use RJ-45 connectors. Use caution when
connecting cables. To avoid electric shock, do not connect TNV circuits to SELV circuits.
The Block VNX5100 platform SP comes with two integrated dual-port Ethernet ports
(labeled with a network management symbol and a wrench symbol, respectively). These
ports provide an interface for connecting to the public LAN and a service laptop computer,
respectively. The ports are 8-pin MDI RJ-45 type ports for either IEEE 802.3 10BASE-T (10
Mb/s), IEEE 802.3u 100BASE-TX (100 Mb/s), or 1000BASE-T (1000 Mb/s) Ethernet
connections.
Figure 14 shows an example of the SP network management and service laptop Ethernet
(RJ-45) ports.
Figure 14 Network management and service laptop Ethernet (RJ-45) ports
IMPORTANT
The ports shown in Figure 14 are LAN ports. A symbol depicting a telephone handset with
a line through it indicates that you should not connect WAN type RJ-45 telephone
connectors to these ports.
To access the Ethernet ports, connect a Category 3, 4, 5, 5E, or 6 unshielded twisted-pair
(UTP) cable to the RJ-45 connectors on the back of the SP, as described in Table 9.
VNX-000095
Table 9 Ethernet cabling guidelines
Type Description
10BASE-T EIA Categories 3, 4, or 5 UTP (2 or 4 pairs) up to 328 ft (100 m)
100BASE-TX EIA Category 5 UTP (2 pairs) up to 328 ft (100 m)
1000BASE-T EIA Category 6 (recommended), Category 5E or 5 UTP (2 pairs) up to 328 ft
(100 m)