HP StorageWorks XP12000 User manual

HP StorageWorks XP12000 Disk Array
Site Prep Guide
This guide describes how to prepare your site for the HP StorageWorks XP12000 Disk Array.
Part number: AE002-96026
seventh edition: (March 2006)

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Contents
Preface ......................... 6
Aboutthisguide................................ 6
Intendedaudience............................... 6
Diskarrays.................................. 6
Relateddocumentation............................. 6
Documentconventionsandsymbols ....................... 7
Rackstability ................................. 8
HPtechnicalsupport.............................. 8
Subscriptionservice .............................. 9
OtherHPwebsites .............................. 9
1Siteprepteamandtasks................ 11
Thesiteprepteam.............................. 12
HPrepresentatives............................ 12
Customer................................ 12
Sitepreptasks ............................... 13
Siteprepchecklist............................ 14
Sitepreptimeallowances......................... 16
2Siterequirements ................... 17
Disk array physical specifications ....................... 18
Dimensions............................... 19
Weights ................................ 20
Calculating the weight of your disk array configuration ............ 23
Weightcalculationexample........................ 24
Generalcomputerroomrequirements...................... 25
Preventingelectrostaticdischarge ..................... 26
Safetyrequirements ............................. 27
Firesafety ............................... 27
Equipmentservicinghazards ....................... 27
Electricalhazards ............................ 27
Raised floorrequirements........................... 28
Floorcovering.............................. 29
Floorcutouts .............................. 29
DKC floorcutouts .......................... 30
DKU floorcutout........................... 31
Spaceplanningrequirements ......................... 32
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Thespaceplanningprocess........................ 32
Floorclearance ............................. 33
Floorclearancecalculationtable.................... 34
Floorclearances,DKConly ...................... 35
Floorclearances,DKCandoneDKU.................. 37
Floorclearances,DKCandtwoDKUs.................. 39
Floorclearance,DKCandthreeDKUs ................. 40
Floorclearances,DKCandfourDKUs.................. 41
Environmentalrequirements.......................... 42
Altitude ................................ 42
Airconditioning............................. 42
Temperature specifications ........................ 43
Humidity specifications.......................... 44
Mechanical vibration specifications..................... 45
Shock specifications ........................... 45
Heat dissipation, power consumption, and air flow.............. 46
Acoustics................................ 48
Dustandpollutioncontrol......................... 49
Metallicparticulatecontamination ..................... 49
Datacommrequirements........................... 50
Electricalrequirements ............................ 51
Linevoltage............................... 51
Branchcircuitbreakers.......................... 51
Three-phasebranchcircuitbreakers................... 51
Single-phasebranchcircuitbreakers .................. 51
Frequency ............................... 51
Safetyanddedicatedground ....................... 52
Groundingrequirements ......................... 52
Receptacles............................... 53
FaulttolerantACpowerexamples ................... 53
Powerlinetransients ........................... 55
Maximum peak inrush specifications .................... 55
Crest factor specifications......................... 55
Uninterruptiblepowersupply(UPS)..................... 56
Sourcesofelectricalinterference...................... 57
Deliveryspacerequirements.......................... 58
3Electricalspecifications................. 59
AClinevoltagerequirements ......................... 60
50-amp,50or60Hz,single-phaseDKC .................. 60
30-amp,50or60Hz,single-phaseDKC .................. 61
30-amp,50or60Hz,three-phaseDKC................... 62
50-amp,50or60Hz,single-phaseDKU .................. 62
30-amp,50or60Hz,single-phaseDKU .................. 63
30-amp,50or60Hz,three-phaseDKU................... 63
Receptaclepartnumbersandorderinginformation ................ 64
4

Three-phaseACcablingfortheUSA(60Hz) .................. 65
Connectingtheexternalpower-supplycords................. 65
30-amp,three-phasepowercords ................... 65
Three-phaseACUSAbranchcircuitrequirements............... 66
Three-phaseACcablingforEurope(50Hz)................... 67
Connectingthepower-supplycords..................... 67
Three-phaseACEuropeanbranchcircuitrequirements............. 68
Single-phaseACcablingfortheUSA...................... 69
Connectingthepower-supplycords..................... 69
50-amp,single-phasepowercords................... 70
30-amp,single-phasepowercords................... 71
Single-phaseACUSAbranchcircuitrequirements............... 72
Single-phaseACcablingforEurope ...................... 73
Connectingthepower-supplycords..................... 73
50-ampsinglephasepowercordsforEurope .............. 73
30-ampsinglephasepowercordsforEurope .............. 74
Single-phaseACEuropeanbranchcircuitrequirements ............ 74
4Deliveryandunpacking ................ 75
Checkingforshippingshortageanddamage .................. 76
Unpackingtheequipment........................... 76
Packaging configurations......................... 76
Requiredpersonnel ........................... 76
Requiredtools.............................. 77
Unpackingprocess............................ 77
Safetyprecautions.......................... 77
Removingpackagingmaterials .................... 79
Glossary........................ 83
Index ......................... 91
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Preface
About this guide
This guide provides information about preparing your site and installing the XP12000
Disk Array.
Intended audience
This guide is intended for system administrators with knowledge of the host hardware,
the operating system, and RAID technology.
Disk arrays
Unless otherwise noted, the term disk array refers to the XP12000 Disk Array.
Related documentation
HP provides these related documents:
•HP StorageWorks XP12000 Disk Array Owner’s Guide
•HP StorageWorks Remote Web Console XP User Guide
•HP StorageWorks Command View XP Advanced Edition User Guide
•HP StorageWorks Disk Array XP Operating System Configuration Guide
To locate these documents, to learn more about HP software products, or to obtain
software updates, visit the HP web site: http://h18006.www1.hp.com/storage/
xparrays.html.
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Document conventions and symbols
Convention Element
Blue text Cross-reference links and email addresses
Bold •Keys that are pressed
•Text typed into a GUI element, such as a box
•GUI elements that are clicked or selected, such as
menu and list items, buttons, tabs, and check boxes
•Literal values typed exactly as shown
Italics Text emphasis and book titles
Blue, underlined:
www.hp.com
Web site addresses
Monospace font •File and directory names
•System output
•Code
•Commands, their arguments, and argument values
Monospace, italic
font •Code variables
•Command variables
Monospace, bold
font Emphasized monospace text
WARNING!
Indicates that failure to follow directions could result in bodily harm or death.
CAUTION:
Indicates that failure to follow directions could result in damage to equipment or data.
NOTE:
Provides additional information.
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Rack stability
Rack stability protects personnel and equipment.
WARNING!
To reduce the risk of personal injury or damage to equipment:
•Extend leveling jacks to the floor.
•Ensure that the full weight of the rack rests on the leveling jacks.
•Install stabilizing feet on the rack.
•In multiple-rack installations, fasten racks together securely.
•Extend only one rack component at a time. Racks can become unstable if more
than one component is extended.
HP technical support
Telephone numbers for worldwide technical support are listed on the HP support web
site: http://www.hp.com/support/.
Collect the following information before calling:
•Technical support registration number (if applicable)
•Product serial numbers
•Product model names and numbers
•Error messages
•Operating system type and revision level
•Detailed questions
For continuous quality improvement, calls may be recorded or monitored.
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Subscription service
HP strongly recommends that customers register online using the Subscriber’s choice web
site: http://www.hp.com/go/e-updates.
Subscribing to this service provides you with e-mail updates on the latest product
enhancements, newest driver versions, and firmware documentation updates as well as
instant access to numerous other product resources.
After subscribing, locate your products by selecting Business support and then Storage
under Product Category.
Other HP web sites
For additional information, see the following HP web sites:
•w
ww.hp.com
•www.hp.com/go/storage
•www.hp.com/service_locator
•www.docs.hp.com
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1 Site prep team and tasks
Theobjectiveofasiteprepistoprepareyoursiteforthesuccessfulandtimely
installation of the HP XP12000 disk array. Proper site preparation is vital for the
reliability of the disk array.
Site prep involves a careful balance of equipment design criteria, site environmental
variables, your business needs, and your budget constraints.
In addition to this guide, other site prep resources may be available to you. The HP
service organization is committed to making sure you receive maximum benefitfromyour
disk array. HP representatives will guide and assist you throughout the site prep process.
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Thesiteprepteam
The site prep team plans, schedules, and completes all tasks necessary to prepare your
site for successful disk array installation.
The site prep team consists of HP representatives and you, the customer.
HP representatives
The HP team includes various HP representatives who have the training, knowledge,
experience, tools, and parts required to install and maintain XP disk arrays. This team:
•Helps you to determine and implement the site requirements for your specific
site and array configuration
•Coordinates all HP resources to ensure successful delivery and installation of
the disk array
Your HP Sales Representative (SR) is your primary point of contact with HP during
the site preparation process. Other HP representatives include the HP Customer
Engineer (CE) who assists with disk array installation and maintenance, and the HP
Application Software Engineer (ASE) who assists with disk array software installation
and configuration.
Customer
As part of the site prep team, your responsibilities include planning and preparing
a suitable environment for the disk array, and scheduling equipment delivery and
installation. However, HP representatives are available to help you throughout the site
prep process. Your internal site team may include personnel specializing in your site
computer room, such as your storage administrator and your site electrician.
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Site prep tasks
Contact your HP SR for assistance at any time during the site prep process.
1. If you have not printed a copy of this guide, HP recommends that you print at least
Chapter 2 and the “Site prep checklist” that follows. Working from printed copies
makes it easier to use the tools provided and provides hard copy documents that
you can keep foryourrecords.
2. Carefully review Chapter 2 to understand the site requirements for the disk array.
If you plan to connect additional external storage to the XP12000, be sure to
take the requirements of that storage into account. See the documentation for the
external system.
3. Use the information, instructions, and tools in Chapter 2 to determine site
requirements for the specific disk array components you ordered.
4. On the site prep checklist, answer each item “Yes” or “No” as it relates to your site.
The checklist includes references to the pages in this guide where you can find
more information on each item.
5. Checklist items that require a “Yes” answer are marked with asterisks (*). If you
answer “No” for any of these items, your site does not meet site requirements for the
disk array. Using the information in Chapter 2, correct the site environment so that
you can answer “Yes” for each of these items.
6. When your site meets all site requirements, contact your HP SR to coordinate
delivery of the disk array equipment.
7. If you choose to unpack the equipment cartons without HP supervision, follow the
instructions in Chapter 4.
8. Contact the HP SR to schedule disk array installation and configuration.
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Site prep checklist
Checklist items that require a “Yes” answer are marked with asterisks (*). The customer
summary information is included for the benefit of HP representatives, who will help
you complete the checklist.
Customer summary
Customer: Date:
Address:
Contact: Phone:
HP summary
HP SR: Phone:
HP representative: Phone:
Checklist questions Yes No Reference
Is there a fire protection system in the
computer room?
Fire safety
Is the computer room free of any
equipment servicing hazards (for
example, electrical or data cables that
obstruct access)?
Equipment servicing hazards
Is the existing floor plan documented? The space planning process
Has a new floor plan been developed
to include the new array?
The space planning process
Does the new floor plan include
adequate space for airflow and
servicing needs?
The space planning process
Does thenewfloor plan include the
clearance required for the floor’s load
rating?
Floor clearance
Is the computer room structurally
complete (walls, floor, air conditioning
system, and so on)?
General computer room requirements
Is the raised floor adequate for the
equipment load?
Floor clearance
Is antistatic flooringormatsinstalled? Floor covering
Are there cutouts or channels for cable
routing?
Floor cutouts
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Is there a dedicated analog telephone
line for “phone home” configuration?
Data comm requirements
Is a telephone line available for HP
representative use?
Data comm requirements
Is a private LAN available? Data comm requirements
Can the temperature be maintained
between 16× and 32× C? Temperature specifications
Can temperature changes be held to
less than 10× C per hour? Temperature specifications
Can the humidity level be maintained
between 20% and 80%? Humidity specifications
Is the computer room protected against
dust, pollution, and metallic particulate
contamination?
Dust and pollution control
Does the computer room support other
environmental considerations (such as
vibration and acoustics)?
Mechanical vibration specific
ationsAcoustics
Are two AC outlets, on different lines,
available for the equipment?
Electrical requirements
Doestheinputvoltagecorrespond
to the DKC and DKU equipment
specifications?
Line voltage
AC line voltage requirements
Are the input circuit breakers adequate
for equipment loads?
Branch circuit requirementsBranch
circuit requirementsBranch
circuit requirementsBranch circuit
requirements
Does the input frequency correspond to
equipment specifications?
Frequency
Is an appropriate uninterruptible power
supply (UPS) strategy in place?
Uninterruptible power supply (UPS)
If lightning arresters are recommended,
are they installed? Sources of electrical interference
Have all sources of electrical
interferences been corrected?
Sources of electrical interference
Doesthecustomersitehaveaccess
control(forexample,willHP
representatives need an escort)?
NA
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Does the computer room have
access control (for example, will HP
representatives need a security code)?
NA
Are all floors, stairs, elevators,
stairwalkers, lifts,ramps,orladders
needed to move theequipment
adequate to support its weight and
size?
Delivery space requirements
Will the equipment fit through all doors
and corridors and in lifts?
Delivery space requirements
Doesthebuildinghavealoadingdock?
Maximum access height is _____m.
NA
For any additional equipment required
(for example, connectors, receptacles,
cables, and any equipment not supplied
by HP), is the equipment on site and
ready for use?
NA
Site prep time allowances
The following site prep tasks may require several weeks:
•Acquiring required power connectors
•Arranging for an electrician
•Adding or modifying air conditioning systems
•Making building alterations
•Placing an order for data comm equipment
The time between placing an equipment order and actual delivery can vary. Contact
your HP representative to determine the best estimated delivery dates.
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2Siterequirements
Your site must meet the following requirements before HP can deliver and install the disk
array. This chapter discusses these requirements in detail:
•General computer room requirements
•Safety requirements
•Raised floor requirements
•Space planning requirements
•Environmental requirements
•Data comm requirements
•Electrical requirements
•Delivery space requirements
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Disk array physical specifications
Use the information in this section to determine the total dimensions and weight for your
specificarrayconfiguration. You will need these values to complete other procedures
in this chapter.
The disk array includes one disk controller frame (DKC), and zero to four disk array
frames (DKUs). The DKC contains the controller electronics for the disk array and some
hard disk drives. The DKUs contain additional hard disk drives. The figure below shows
adiskarraywithfourDKUs.
Supported configurations are:
•One DKC (minimum configuration)
•One DKC and one DKU (R1)
•One DKC and two DKUs (R1 and R2 or R1 and L1)
•One DKC and three DKUs (R1, R2, and L1 or R1, L1, and L2)
•One DKC and four DKUs (maximum configuration)
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Dimensions
Dimensions for the DKC and DKU are given below. Use the packaged values when
determining delivery space requirements and unpackaged values during space planning.
DKC Unpackaged DKC Packaged
Dimension
cm in cm in
Width 78.2 30.8 89 35.04
Depth 92.5 36.42 112.5 44.3
Height 186 73.23 202 79.52
DKC unpackaged width above includes two side panels each 1.6 cm (0.63 in.) wide.
DKU Unpackaged DKU Packaged
Dimension
cm in cm in
Width 65 25.6 79 31.2
Depth 92.5 36.42 112.5 44.3
Height 186 73.23 202 79.52
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Weights
Use the approximate packaged weights when determining delivery space requirements,
and unpackaged weights to calculate the total weight of your configuration.
The following table provides the approximate weights for:
•Minimum configuration consisting of a base cabinet without additional
components
•Maximum configuration consisting of base cabinet fully populated with
components
Minimum
configuration
Maximum
configuration
Cabinet
kg lb kg lb
Unpackaged 590 1300 875 1930
DKC Packaged 689 1518 989 2180
Unpackaged 429 945 739 1630
DKU Packaged 499 1100 853 1880
For each DKC or DKU shipment from the USA to locations outside the USA, add 59 kg
(130 lb) for an international shipping crate. Within the USA, most shipments use a
special carrier process in which frames are shipped without pallets, ramps, and cartons.
In these cases, the packaged weight is the unpackaged weight plus 23 kg (50 lb).
For upgrade DKU packaging (includes a ramp), add 29 kg (65 lb).
The main factor that increases total weight is the number of disk drives. The actual
weight is the base cabinet weight plus the weight of all additional components installed.
The following table provides the approximate weights of additional disk array
components when integrated into a DKC or DKU cabinet.
Product Description kg lb
AE002A #001 Three-phase 30A/60Hz for XP12000 DKC 22.6 50
AE002A #002 Three-phase 30A/50Hz for XP12000 DKC 20 44
AE002A #003 Single-phase 50A/60Hz for XP12000 DKC 21.3 47
AE002A #004 Single-phase 50A/50Hz for XP12000 DKC 17.2 38
AE002A #005 Single-phase 30A/60Hz for standard
XP12000 DKC
20 44
AE002A #006 Single-phase 30A/50Hz for standard
XP12000 DKC
18.6 41
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