IBM TotalStorageFAStT900 User manual

IBM TotalStorageFAStT900
Fibre Channel Storage Server
User’s Guide
GC26-7534-00
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IBM TotalStorageFAStT900
Fibre Channel Storage Server
User’s Guide
GC26-7534-00
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First Edition (March 2003)
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Contents
Figures ...........................vii
Tables ............................ix
Safety ............................xi
About this document .....................xvii
Who should read this document ..................xvii
FAStT installation process overview .................xviii
FAStT documentation ......................xviii
FAStT900 Fibre Channel Storage Server library............xix
FAStT Storage Manager Version 8.3 library .............xx
FAStT related documents ....................xxi
How this book is organized ....................xxii
Notices and statements in this document ...............xxii
Getting information, help, and service ................xxii
Before you call........................xxii
Using the documentation....................xxiii
Web sites .........................xxiii
Software service and support ..................xxiii
Hardware service and support ..................xxiv
How to send your comments ...................xxiv
Chapter 1. Introduction ......................1
FAStT900 Storage Server overview ..................1
Front view ..........................1
Back view ..........................2
Fibre Channel connections .....................3
Handling fiber-optic cables .....................4
Using LC-LC Fibre Channel cables ..................4
Connecting an LC-LC Fibre Channel cable to an SFP module .......5
Removing an LC-LC Fibre Channel cable from an SFP module ......7
Using LC-SC Fibre Channel cable adapters...............8
Connecting an LC-SC cable to a device ...............9
Removing an LC-LC cable from an LC-SC cable adapter ........10
Types of interface ports ......................11
Host interface ports ......................12
Drive interface ports ......................12
Ethernet interface ports .....................14
Chapter 2. Operating the FAStT900 Storage Server ..........15
Tasks overview .........................15
Removing and replacing the front bezel to access the FAStT Storage Server
components .........................16
Turning on the power ......................17
Turning off the power ......................18
Monitoring status through software .................20
Checking the indicator lights ....................20
Storage server indicator lights ..................20
RAID controller indicator lights ..................22
Battery indicator lights .....................24
Fan and communications module indicator light ............25
Power supply indicator light ...................26
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Mini-hub indicator lights.....................26
Overtemperature condition and power supply shutdown ..........31
Turning on the power after an overtemperature shutdown ........32
Turning on the power after an emergency shutdown ..........32
Checking the battery service date ..................32
Preparing to move the FAStT900 Storage Server ............33
Moving or relocating the FAStT900 Storage Server ...........34
Chapter 3. Replacing the FAStT900 Storage Server components .....37
Handling static-sensitive devices ..................37
FAStT900 Storage Server controller .................37
Servicing notes ........................38
Replacing a failed controller ...................39
Battery ............................40
Servicing notes ........................40
Replacing a failed battery ....................41
Storage server fan .......................44
Servicing notes ........................45
Replacing a failed storage server fan................45
Fan and communications module ..................47
Servicing notes ........................48
Replacing a failed fan and communications module ..........48
Power supply .........................50
Servicing notes ........................50
Replacing a failed power supply .................51
Small Form-Factor Pluggable (SFP) modules..............53
Servicing notes ........................53
Replacing a failed SFP module ..................54
Mini hubs ...........................57
Servicing notes ........................57
Replacing a failed mini hub ...................57
Appendix. Getting information, help, and service ...........61
Getting information .......................61
Using the World Wide Web ...................61
Getting information by fax ....................61
Getting help and service .....................61
Using the documentation and diagnostic programs...........61
Calling for service .......................62
Telephone numbers ......................63
International warranty Service ...................63
Purchasing additional services ...................64
Notices ...........................65
Edition notice .........................65
Trademarks ..........................66
Important notes.........................66
Electronic emission notices ....................67
Federal Communications Commission (FCC) statement .........67
Industry Canada Class A emission compliance statement ........67
Australia and New Zealand Class A statement ............67
United Kingdom telecommunications safety requirement.........68
European Union EMC Directive conformance statement .........68
Taiwan electrical emission statement ................68
Japanese Voluntary Control Council for Interference (VCCI) statement . . . 68
Power cords ..........................68
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IBM license agreement for Machine Code ...............70
Glossary ...........................71
Index ............................79
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Figures
1. Process flow by current publications .......................xviii
2. IBM TotalStorage FAStT900 Fibre Channel Storage Server front bezel ...........2
3. IBM TotalStorage FAStT900 Fibre Channel Storage Server front view ............2
4. IBM TotalStorage FAStT900 Fibre Channel Storage Server - back view ...........3
5. Fibre Channel interface connections ........................3
6. LC-LC Fibre Channel cable ...........................5
7. Removing the fiber-optic cable protective caps ....................6
8. Inserting an LC-LC Fibre Channel cable into an SFP module ...............6
9. Inserting an LC-LC Fibre Channel cable into an installed SFP module............7
10. LC-LC Fibre Channel Cable lever and latches ....................8
11. Removing the LC-LC Fibre Channel cable ......................8
12. LC-SC Fibre Channel cable ...........................9
13. Removing the LC-SC cable adapter protective caps ..................10
14. LC-LC cable connected into the LC-SC cable adapter .................10
15. LC-LS Fibre Channel cable lever and latches ....................11
16. Removing the LC-LC Fibre Channel cable from an LC-SC Fibre Channel cable adapter.....11
17. FAStT900 Storage Server interface ports ......................12
18. Host-side mini-hub interface ports ........................12
19. Drive-side mini-hub interface ports ........................14
20. Ethernet interface ports ............................14
21. Removing the FAStT900 Storage Server bezel ....................16
22. Replacing the FAStT900 Storage Server bezel ....................17
23. Connecting the power cords and power switch locations ................18
24. Storage server indicator lights ..........................21
25. RAID controller indicator lights ..........................23
26. Battery indicator lights .............................24
27. Fan and communications module indicator light ...................25
28. Power supply indicator light ...........................26
29. Mini-hub indicator lights ............................26
30. Fan and communications and power supply fault indicators ...............31
31. Storage server fan indicator ...........................31
32. Checking the battery service date.........................33
33. Controller status indicator lights .........................38
34. Removing and replacing a failed controller CRU ...................39
35. Indicator lights on the FAStT900 Storage Server bezel .................40
36. Removing and installing a battery.........................42
37. Recording the battery support information......................43
38. Battery CRU indicator lights ...........................44
39. FAStT900 Storage Server airflow .........................45
40. Removing and installing the storage server fan....................46
41. Storage server indicator lights ..........................47
42. Fan and communications module ports and indicator light................49
43. Removing and installing a fan and communications module ...............49
44. Power supply switch, ac power connectors, and indicator lights..............51
45. Removing and installing a power supply CRU ....................53
46. Replacing a failed SFP module .........................55
47. Unlocking the SFP module latch .........................55
48. Small Form-Factor Pluggable (SFP) Module .....................56
49. Installing an SFP module in a mini hub.......................56
50. Removing the fiber-optic cable from the SFP module .................58
51. Removing and installing a mini hub ........................59
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Tables
1. TotalStorage FAStT900 Fibre Channel Storage Server document titles by user tasks......xix
2. TotalStorage FAStT Storage Manager Version 8.3 titles by user tasks ...........xx
3. TotalStorage FAStT related document titles by user tasks ................xxi
4. Possible combinations of EXP500 and EXP700 drive expansion units per drive loop ......13
5. Tasks overview ...............................15
6. Storage server indicator lights ..........................22
7. RAID controller indicator lights ..........................24
8. Battery indicator lights .............................25
9. Fan and communications module indicator light ...................25
10. Power supply indicator light ...........................26
11. Host-side and drive-side mini-hub indicator lights ...................27
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Safety
Before installing this product, read the Safety Information.
Antes de instalar este produto, leia as Informações de Segurança.
Pred instalacítohoto produktu si prectete prírucku bezpecnostních instrukcí.
Læs sikkerhedsforskrifterne, før du installerer dette produkt.
Lees voordat u dit product installeert eerst de veiligheidsvoorschriften.
Ennen kuin asennat tämän tuotteen, lue turvaohjeet kohdasta Safety Information.
Avant d’installer ce produit, lisez les consignes de sécurité.
Vor der Installation dieses Produkts die Sicherheitshinweise lesen.
Prima di installare questo prodotto, leggere le Informazioni sulla Sicurezza.
Les sikkerhetsinformasjonen (Safety Information) før du installerer dette produktet.
Antes de instalar este produto, leia as Informações sobre Segurança.
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Antes de instalar este producto, lea la información de seguridad.
Lässäkerhetsinformationen innan du installerar den här produkten.
The following Danger notices and Caution notices are printed in English throughout
this document. For translations of these notices, see IBM Safety Information.
Statement 1:
DANGER
Electrical current from power, telephone, and communication cables is
hazardous.
To avoid a shock hazard:
vDo not connect or disconnect any cables or perform installation,
maintenance, or reconfiguration of this product during an electrical
storm.
vConnect all power cords to a properly wired and grounded electrical
outlet.
vConnect to properly wired outlets any equipment that will be attached to
this product.
vWhen possible, use one hand only to connect or disconnect signal
cables.
vNever turn on any equipment when there is evidence of fire, water, or
structural damage.
vDisconnect the attached power cords, telecommunications systems,
networks, and modems before you open the device covers, unless
instructed otherwise in the installation and configuration procedures.
vConnect and disconnect cables as described in the following table when
installing, moving, or opening covers on this product or attached
devices.
To Connect: To Disconnect:
1. Turn everything OFF.
2. First, attach all cables to devices.
3. Attach signal cables to connectors.
4. Attach power cords to outlet.
5. Turn device ON.
1. Turn everything OFF.
2. First, remove power cords from outlet.
3. Remove signal cables from connectors.
4. Remove all cables from devices.
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Statement 2:
CAUTION:
When replacing the lithium battery, use only IBM Part Number 33F8354 or an
equivalent type battery recommended by the manufacturer. If your system has
a module containing a lithium battery, replace it only with the same module
type made by the same manufacturer. The battery contains lithium and can
explode if not properly used, handled, or disposed of.
Do not:
vThrow or immerse into water
vHeat to more than 100°C (212°F)
vRepair or disassemble
Dispose of the battery as required by local ordinances or regulations.
Statement 3:
CAUTION:
When laser products (such as CD-ROMs, DVD drives, fiber optic devices, or
transmitters) are installed, note the following:
vDo not remove the covers. Removing the covers of the laser product could
result in exposure to hazardous laser radiation. There are no serviceable
parts inside the device.
vUse of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than
those specified herein might result in hazardous radiation exposure.
Safety xiii

DANGER
Some laser products contain an embedded Class 3A or Class 3B laser
diode. Note the following.
Laser radiation when open. Do not stare into the beam, do not view directly
with optical instruments, and avoid direct exposure to the beam.
Class 1 Laser Statement
Statement 4:
≥18 kg (39.7 lb) ≥32 kg (70.5 lb) ≥55 kg (121.2 lb)
CAUTION:
Use safe practices when lifting.
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Statement 5:
CAUTION:
The power control button on the device and the power switch on the power
supply do not turn off the electrical current supplied to the device. The device
also might have more than one power cord. To remove all electrical current
from the device, ensure that all power cords are disconnected from the power
source.
1
2
Statement 8:
CAUTION:
Never remove the cover on a power supply or any part that has the following
label attached.
Hazardous voltage, current, and energy levels are present inside any
component that has this label attached. There are no serviceable parts inside
these components. If you suspect a problem with one of these parts, contact
a service technician.
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About this document
This document provides an overview of the IBM
®
TotalStorage
™
FAStT900 Fibre
Channel Storage Server, hereafter referred to as the FAStT900 Storage Server, and
contains information about routine operations and replacement procedures for all
customer replaceable units (CRUs).
Before you use this document, install the hardware and software. For more
information, refer to the IBM TotalStorage FAStT900 Fibre Channel Storage Server
Installation Guide and the IBM FAStT Storage Manager installation guide
appropriate for your operating system. .
Who should read this document
This user’s guide is intended for system operators and service technicians who
have extensive knowledge of Fibre Channel, network technology, computer-system
operation, maintenance, and repair. Use this guide to:
vBecome familiar with the components of the FAStT900 Storage Server
vLearn how to operate the FAStT900 Storage Server
vLearn how to replace failed components in the FAStT900 Storage Server
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FAStT installation process overview
The following flow chart gives an overview of the installation process for the FAStT
hardware and the FAStT Storage Manager. The arrows in the flow chart indicate the
current publications that cover, in detail, each step in the installation process.
Make Network Connection
Install Management
Hardware
Make Fibre Channel
Connections
Install RAID Controller
Enclosure(s) / Storage
Expansion Unit(s)
* FC Planning and
Integration: User's
Guide and Service
Information
Install Storage Server
in Rack
Connect Power and
Start Server
Verify Server
operation w / LEDs
Prepare for
Installation of SM
Software
Install and Verify SM
Client SW on Host
Install and Verify SM
Host SW on Host
Configure Storage
Hardware
Configure Storage
Subsystems on Host
Complete SM SW
Installation
Install Process Publications
Determine
Management
Method
FAStT Storage Server
Installation Guides
FAStT Storage
Server User's
Guides
FAStT RAID Controller
Enclosure Unit Install
and User's Guide
FAStT Storage Exp
Units Install and User's
Guides
FAStT Fibre Channel
Storage Server
Installation Guides
Fibre Channel Cable
Instructions Test Installation
FAStT and FC-2 HBA
Install and Users Guide
FAStT Storage Server
Installation Guides
FAStT SM install and
Support OS Guides
FAStT Storage Server
Installation Guides
Fibre Channel
Hardware Maintenance
and Problem
Determination Guide
FAStT SM Install and
Support OS Guides
FAStT Remote Mirror
Option Installation and
User's Guide
Out-of-Band In-Band
Set Link Switch
* For pSeries Server and 6227 or 6228 HBA use only
SJ001046
FAStT documentation
The following three tables present an overview of the FAStT900 Fibre Channel
Storage Server and the FAStT Storage Manager document libraries, as well as
related documents. Each table lists documents that are included in the libraries and
where to locate the information that you need to accomplish common tasks.
Figure 1. Process flow by current publications
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