HP StorageWorks 7110 - Virtual Array User manual

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Instructions for the HP SureStore VA7100
Deskside Assembly Conversion Kit
NOTE: Install the HP SureStore Virtual Array 7100 into the Deskside Assembly before installing the
disk drives and power modules, cabling it up, connecting the array to power, and connecting to the host.
For more information, see the Quick Start Guide (customer order part no. A6183-90901).
NOTE: If you are converting a field-rackable unit that is already racked, please see the Quick Start Guide.
(To uninstall, reverse the rack installation instructions given in the Quick Start Guide.)
1. Check the following conversion kit contents
(Figure 1). If any parts are missing, call your
nearest HP sales office.
Deskside Conversion Kit:
•Quick Start Guide (A6183-90901)
•Installation Guide (A6196-96001)
•Deskside Assembly (A6196-60001)
-Cover
-End-cap
-Base
•Hardware Kit (A6196-60002)
-10 x M5 Screws
Tools required:
•Torx T10 driver
•Torx T25 driver
Figure 1
2. Follow the instructions provided in the Quick Start
Guide to unpack and disassemble the array.
WA R N I N G ! Be sure to remove the drives and the power modules from the array chassis before installing
the array chassis in the deskside assembly. DONOT REMOVE THE CONTROLLERS.
To avoid damage to the modules and possible injury to the persons installing the deskside assembly,
the array chassis must be empty of everything except the controllers before converting to a deskside
configuration.
Quick Start Guide
Installation Guide
10 x M5 Screws
Deskside Assembly

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3. Unpack the deskside assembly and remove the
packing material.
NOTE: The inside of the cover comes with a
structural foam lining. It is part of the cover and
is not to be removed.
4. Remove the base and end cap from the deskside
assembly.
a. Turn the deskside assembly upside down.
b. Using a Torx T25 driver, remove the 4-screws from
the base and set the screws and the base aside.
c. Using the Torx T25 driver, remove the 2-screws
from the end cap and set the screws and the end cap
aside.
5. Set the deskside cover on the floor with the long
opening facing up (see cover position in Figure 2).
Figure 2
WA R N I N G ! An empty array with controllers may weigh in excess of 60 pounds. To avoid serious injury,
it is recommended that at least two people lift the array chassis into the deskside cover.
6. Turn the empty array chassis on its side (Figure 3) in
preparation for inserting into the deskside cover.
Figure 3
Base
End-cap
Cover

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NOTE: Before proceeding, notice that there are two
locating pins inside the bottom of the cover. See
locating pins in Figure 4.
7. With the power button down, lower the array chassis
into the cover.
8. Be sure that the rear of the array chassis is flush with
the rear side of the cover, then slide it down and over
the two locating pins (Figure 4).
Figure 4
9. With the cutout on the base facing the front, lower the
base onto the array chassis. Then slide the four locator
pins on the base into the four holes on the outside of
the array chassis (Figure 5).
10. Using the Torx T25 driver, install and tighten the eight
M5 screws on the base (Figure 5).
a. Secure the base to the cover with four of the M5
screws.
b. Secure the base to the array chassis with four of the
M5 screws.
Figure 5
Power Button
Locating pins
Front slots
on base

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Customer Order Part No.
A6196-90901
E0201
Manufacturing Part No.
A6196-96001
*A6196-96001*
11. Turn the deskside unit on end with the opening for the
disk drives facing up.
12. Install the end cap (Figure 6).
a. Insert the end cap into the tabs located at the top
front of the cover.
b. Rotate the end cap down over the base.
c. Using the T25 driver, install the remaining two M5
screws into the end cap and tighten the screws.
Figure 6
13. Rotate the cabinet to an upright position with the
front facing outward (Figure 7).
14. Position the unit on the floor in preparation for
installing the disk drives and power modules.
15. Using the Quick Start Guide, complete the array
installation.
a. Install the disk drives and power modules.
b. Cable up the array.
c. Turn it on.
d. Change the FC loop IDs.
e. Observe the power-on status.
Figure 7
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