HP StorageWorks XP10000 - Disk Array User manual

HP StorageWorks XP10000 Disk Array
Site Prep Guide
This guide describes how to prepare your site for the HP StorageWorks XP10000 Disk Array.
Part number: AE102-96004
second edition: (December 2005)

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HP StorageWorks XP10000 Disk Array Site Prep Guide

Contents
Preface ......................... 6
Aboutthisguide................................ 6
Intendedaudience............................... 6
DiskArrays.................................. 6
RelatedDocumentation............................. 6
Documentconventionsandsymbols ....................... 7
Rackstability ................................. 8
HPtechnicalsupport.............................. 8
Subscriptionservice .............................. 8
OtherHPwebsites .............................. 9
1Siteprepteamandtasks................ 11
Thesiteprepteam.............................. 12
HPrepresentativeresponsibilities...................... 12
Customerresponsibilities ......................... 12
Sitepreptasks ............................... 13
Siteprepchecklist............................ 14
Sitepreptimeallowances......................... 16
2Siterequirements ................... 17
Disk array physical specifications ....................... 18
Dimensionsandweights ......................... 20
Componentweights ........................... 21
Calculating the weight of your disk array configuration ............ 23
Weightcalculationexample........................ 24
Deliveryspacerequirements.......................... 25
Generalcomputerroomrequirements...................... 26
Preventingelectrostaticdischarge ..................... 27
Safetyrequirements ............................. 28
Firesafety ............................... 28
Equipmentservicinghazards ....................... 28
Electricalhazards ............................ 28
Spaceplanningrequirements ......................... 29
Thespaceplanningprocess........................ 29
Raised floorrequirements........................... 30
Estimating required floorloadrating .................... 31
Floorcovering.............................. 31
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Floorclearanceandcutoutdimensions ................... 32
Primaryrackdimensionsandcablecutoutlocation............ 32
Calculatingclearances........................ 33
Primary and second rack clearance dimensions and cutouts . . . . . . . . 37
Environmentalrequirements.......................... 40
Altitude ................................ 40
Airconditioning............................. 40
Temperature specifications ........................ 41
Humidity specifications.......................... 42
Mechanical vibration specifications..................... 43
Shock specifications ........................... 43
Heat dissipation, power consumption, and air flow .............. 44
Acoustics................................ 46
Dustandpollutioncontrol......................... 47
Metallicparticulatecontamination ..................... 47
Datacommrequirements........................... 48
Electricalrequirements ............................ 49
Linevoltage............................... 49
Branchcircuitbreakers.......................... 49
Single-phasebranchcircuitbreakers .................. 49
Frequency ............................... 49
Safetyanddedicatedground ....................... 49
Groundingrequirements ......................... 50
ACconnections............................. 50
Powerlinetransients ........................... 51
Protection against sources of electrical interference . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
Uninterruptiblepowersupply(UPS)....................... 52
3Electricalspecifications................. 53
AClinevoltagerequirements ......................... 53
ACinputs................................ 54
NorthAmericanACpowercabling....................... 56
Branchcircuitrequirements ........................ 56
EuropeanACpowercabling ......................... 57
Europeanbranchcircuitrequirements.................... 57
ConnectingtheEuropeanpower-supplycables................ 58
4Deliveryandunpacking ................ 59
Checkingforshippingshortageanddamage .................. 60
Unpackingtheequipment........................... 60
Requiredpersonnel ........................... 60
Requiredtools.............................. 60
Packaging configurations......................... 61
Unpackingprocess............................ 61
Safetyprecautions.......................... 62
Removingpackagingmaterials .................... 63
4

Glossary........................ 67
Index ......................... 75
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Preface
About this guide
This guide provides information about preparing your site for installation of the XP10000
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 XP10000 Disk Array.
Related Documentation
HP provides these related documents:
•HP StorageWorks XP10000 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.
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.
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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
The objective of a site preparation is to prepare your site for the successful and timely
installation of the HP XP10000 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 representative responsibilities
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 SR is your primary point of contact with HP during the site preparation process.
Customer responsibilities
As part of thesiteprepteam,yourresponsibilitiesincludeplanningandpreparing
asuitab
le 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”. Working from printed copies makes it
easier to use the tools provided and provides hard copy documents that you can
keep for yourrecords.
2. Carefully review Chapter 2 to understand the site requirements for the disk array.
If you plan to connect additional external storage to the XP10000, 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 3.
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:
Safety Yes No Reference
Is there a fire protection system in the
computer room?
Fire safety
Isthecomputerroomfreeofany
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?
Floor clearance and cutout
dimensions
Does thenewfloor plan include the
clearance required for the floor’s load
rating?
Floor clearance and cutout
dimensions
Is the computer room structurally
complete (walls, floor, air
conditioning system, and so
on)?
General computer room
requirementsAir conditioning
Is the raised floor adequate for the
equipment load?
Raised floor requirements
Is antistatic flooringormatsinstalled? Preventing electrostatic discharge
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Are there cutouts or channels for
cable routing?
Floor clearance and cutout
dimensions
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 controlMetallic
particulate contamination
Does the computer room support
other environmental considerations
(such as vibration and acoustics)?
Mechanical vibration
specificationsAcoustics
Are sufficient AC outlets, on different
lines, available for the equipment?
Electrical requirements
Does the input voltage correspond to
the equipment specifications?
Electrical requirements
Are the input circuit breakers
adequate for equipment loads?
Electrical requirements
Does the input frequency correspond
to equipment specifications?
Electrical requirements
Is an appropriate uninterruptible
power supply (UPS) strategy in place?
Uninterruptible power supply (UPS)
If lightning arresters are
recommended, are they installed?
Protection against sources of
electrical interference
Have all sources of electrical
interference been corrected?
Protection against sources of
electrical interference
Does the customer site have
access control (for example, do HP
representatives need an escort)?
N/A
Does the computer room have
access control (for example, do HP
representatives need a security code)?
N/A
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Are all floors, stairs, elevators,
stairwalkers, lifts, ramps, or ladders
needed to move the equipment
adequate to support its weight and
size?
Dimensions and weights
Will the equipment fitthroughall
doors and corridors and in lifts?
Dimensions and weights
Doesthebuildinghavealoading
dock? Maximum access height is
_____m.
Dimensions and weights
Additional equipment N/A
For any additional equipment
required (for example, connectors,
receptacles,cables,andany
equipment not supplied by HP), is the
equipment onsiteandreadyforuse?
N/A
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:
•General computer room requirements
•Safety requirements
•Raised floor requirements
•Environmental requirements
•Data comm requirements
•Electrical requirements
•Protection against sources of electrical interference
•Uninterruptible power supply (UPS)
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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 followingfigure shows the disk array equipment racks.
Primary rack
In the basic configuration, the disk array consists of one primary 19-inch rack containing
the following:
•One disk controller with control panel and SVP blade PC
•One 60-disk chassis, consisting of two 30-drive HDU boxes
•Mix board with disk adapters and host ports
•Power supplies, power distribution units (PDUs), backup batteries, power cords,
and cabling
Primary rack expansion
You can expand the primary rack as follows:
•Add one 60-disk chassis containing two 30-drive HDU boxes to the top space of
the primary rack. This provides a total of 120 drives.
Second rack
After expanding the primary rack, you can add a second 19-inch rack with additional
disk units as follows:
•Addone60-diskchassistothesecondrackforatotalof180drives
•Add a second 60-disk chassis to the second rack for a total of 240 drives
Disk array basic storage includes disk chassis R0 in the primary rack. Add more disk
chassis in the order shown in the figure: R1, R2, R3.
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Dimensions and weights
Use the packaged values when determining delivery space and loading requirements
and unpackaged values during space and floor load planning. In the USA and Canada,
most shipments use a special carrier process in which frames are shipped without
pallets, ramps, or cartons. In these cases, the packaged weight is the unpackaged
weight plus 23 kg (50 lb).
Rack specification Unpackaged rack Packaged rack
Width 610 mm, 24.0 inches 950 mm, 37.4 inches
Depth 925 mm, 36.4 inches 1110 mm, 43.7 inches
Height 1920 mm, 75.6 inches 2030 mm, 79.9 inches
Weight, primary rack, basic 335.5 kg, 740 lbs 448.5 kg, 989 lbs
Weight, primary rack,
maximum
577 kg, 1272 lbs 690 kg, 1521 lbs
Weight second rack,
maximum
473 kg, 1043 lbs 586 kg, 1292 lbs
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