IBM EXN1000 User manual

IBM System Storage EXN1000 Storage Expansion Unit
Hardware and Service Guide
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IBM System Storage EXN1000 Storage Expansion Unit
Hardware and Service Guide
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Note:
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on page 51.
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Safety and environmental notices
This section contains information about:
v“Safety notices and labels”
v“Laser safety” on page vii
v“Rack safety” on page viii
v“Product recycling and disposal” on page xi
v“Battery return program” on page xii
v“Fire suppression systems” on page xiii
Safety notices and labels
When using this product, observe the danger, caution, and attention notices
contained in this guide. The notices are accompanied by symbols that
represent the severity of the safety condition.
The following sections define each type of safety notice and provide
examples.
The following notices and statements are used in IBM®documents. They are
listed below in order of increasing severity of potential hazards. Follow the
links for more detailed descriptions and examples of the danger, caution, and
attention notices in the sections that follow.
vNote: These notices provide important tips, guidance, or advice.
v“Attention notices” on page vii: These notices indicate potential damage to
programs, devices, or data.
v“Caution notices” on page vi: These statements indicate situations that can
be potentially hazardous to you.
v“Danger notices”: These statements indicate situations that can be
potentially lethal or extremely hazardous to you. Safety labels are also
attached directly to products to warn of these situations.
vIn addition to these notices, “Labels” on page vi may be attached to the
product to warn of potential hazards.
Danger notices
Adanger notice calls attention to asituation that is potentially lethal or
extremely hazardous to people. Alightning bolt symbol accompanies adanger
notice to represent adangerous electrical condition. Asample danger notice
follows.
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DANGER
An electrical outlet that is not correctly wired could place
hazardous voltage on metal parts of the system or the devices
that attach to the system. It is the responsibility of the
customer to ensure that the outlet is correctly wired and
grounded to prevent an electrical shock. (D004)
Acomprehensive danger notice provides instructions on how to avoid shock
hazards when servicing equipment. Unless instructed otherwise, follow the
procedures in the following danger notice.
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DANGER
When working on or around the system, observe the following
precautions:
Electrical voltage and current from power, telephone, and
communication cables are hazardous. To avoid ashock hazard:
vConnect power to this unit only with the IBM provided
power cord. Do not use the IBM provided power cord for
any other product.
vDo not open or service any power supply assembly.
vDo not connect or disconnect any cables or perform
installation, maintenance, or reconfiguration of this product
during an electrical storm.
vThe product might be equipped with multiple power cords.
To remove all hazardous voltages, disconnect all power
cords.
vConnect all power cords to aproperly wired and grounded
electrical outlet. Ensure outlet supplies proper voltage and
phase rotation according to the system rating plate.
vConnect any equipment that will be attached to this product
to properly wired outlets.
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 below when
installing, moving, or opening covers on this product or
attached devices.
To Disconnect:
1. Turn off everything (unless instructed otherwise).
2. Remove power cords from the outlet.
3. Remove signal cables from connectors.
4. Remove all cables from devices.
To Connect:
1. Turn off everything (unless instructed otherwise).
2. Attach all cables to devices.
3. Attach signal cables to the connectors.
4. Attach power cords to the outlets.
5. Turn on the devices.
(D005)
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Labels
As an added precaution, safety labels are often installed directly on products
or product components to warn of potential hazards.
The actual product safety labels may differ from these sample safety labels:
(L001)
DANGER
Hazardous voltage, current, or energy levels are
present inside any component that has this label
attached. Do not open any cover or barrier that
contains this label.
(L003)
DANGER
Multiple power cords. The product might be equipped
with multiple power cords. To remove all hazardous
voltages, disconnect all power cords.
Caution notices
Acaution notice calls attention to asituation that is potentially hazardous to
people because of some existing condition. Acaution notice can be
accompanied by different symbols, as in the examples below:
If the symbol is... It means...
Ahazardous electrical condition with less severity than
electrical danger.
Agenerally hazardous condition not represented by
other safety symbols.
Ahazardous condition due to the use of alaser in the
product. Laser symbols are always accompanied by the
classification of the laser as defined by the U. S.
Department of Health and Human Services (for
example, Class I, Class II, and so forth).
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Attention notices
An attention notice indicates the possibility of damage to aprogram, device,
or system, or to data. An exclamation point symbol may accompany an
attention notice, but is not required. Asample attention notice follows:
Attention: Do not bend afibre cable to aradius less than 5cm (2
in.); you can damage the cable. Tie wraps are not recommended for
optical cables because they can be easily overtightened, causing
damage to the cable.
Laser safety
When using an NVRAM5 or NVRAM6 cluster media converter, the storage
system must be installed in arestricted access location.
CAUTION:
This product contains aClass 1M laser. Do not view directly with
optical instruments. (C028)
This equipment contains Class 1laser products, and complies with FDA
radiation Performance Standards, 21 CFR Subchapter Jand the international
laser safety standard IEC 825-2.
CAUTION:
Data processing environments can contain equipment transmitting on
system links with laser modules that operate at greater than Class 1
power levels. For this reason, never look into the end of an optical
fiber cable or open receptacle. (C027)
Attention: In the United States, use only SFP or GBIC optical transceivers
that comply with the FDA radiation performance standards, 21 CFR
Subchapter J. Internationally, use only SFP or GBIC optical transceivers that
comply with IEC standard 825–1. Optical products that do not comply with
these standards may produce light that is hazardous to the eyes.
Usage restrictions
The optical ports of the modules must be terminated with an optical
connector or with adust plug.
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Rack safety
Rack installation
DANGER
Observe the following precautions when working on or
around your IT rack system:
vHeavy equipment -personal injury or equipment damage
might result if mishandled.
vAlways lower the leveling pads on the rack cabinet.
vAlways install stabilizer brackets on the rack cabinet.
vTo avoid hazardous conditions due to uneven mechanical
loading, always install the heaviest devices in the bottom of
the rack cabinet. Always install servers and optional devices
starting from the bottom of the rack cabinet.
vRack-mounted devices are not to be used as shelves or work
spaces. Do not place objects on top of rack-mounted
devices.
vEach rack cabinet might have more than one power cord. Be
sure to disconnect all power cords in the rack cabinet when
directed to disconnect power during servicing.
vConnect all devices installed in arack cabinet to power
devices installed in the same rack cabinet. Do not plug a
power cord from adevice installed in one rack cabinet into
apower device installed in adifferent rack cabinet.
vAn electrical outlet that is not correctly wired could place
hazardous voltage on the metal parts of the system or the
devices that attach to the system. It is the responsibility of
the customer to ensure that the outlet is correctly wired and
grounded to prevent an electrical shock.
(R001 part 1of 2
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CAUTION:
vDo not install aunit in arack where the internal rack ambient
temperatures will exceed the manufacturer’s recommended ambient
temperature for all your rack-mounted devices.
vDo not install aunit in arack where the air flow is compromised. Ensure
that air flow is not blocked or reduced on any side, front, or back of a
unit used for air flow through the unit.
vConsideration should be given to the connection of the equipment to the
supply circuit so that overloading of the circuits does not compromise the
supply wiring or overcurrent protection. To provide the correct power
connection to arack, refer to the rating labels located on the equipment
in the rack to determine the total power requirement of the supply
circuit.
v(For sliding drawers.) Do not pull out or install any drawer or feature if the
rack stabilizer brackets are not attached to the rack. Do not pull out more
than one drawer at atime. The rack might become unstable if you pull
out more than one drawer at atime.
v(For fixed drawers) This drawer is afixed drawer and should not be moved
for servicing unless specified by manufacturer. Attempting to move the
drawer partially or completely out of the rack may cause the rack to
become unstable or cause the drawer to fall out of the rack.
(R001 part 2of 2)
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Rack relocation (19″rack)
CAUTION:
Removing components from the upper positions in the rack cabinet
improves rack stability during relocation. Follow these general guidelines
whenever you relocate apopulated rack cabinet within aroom or building:
vReduce the weight of the rack cabinet by removing equipment starting at
the top of the rack cabinet. When possible, restore the rack cabinet to the
configuration of the rack cabinet as you received it. If this configuration
is not known, you must do the following:
–Remove all devices in the 32U position and above.
–Ensure that the heaviest devices are installed in the bottom of the rack
cabinet.
–Ensure that there are no empty U-levels between devices installed in
the rack cabinet below the 32U level.
–If the rack cabinet you are relocating is part of asuite of rack cabinets,
detach the rack cabinet from the suite.
–Inspect the route that you plan to take when moving the rack to
eliminate potential hazards.
–Verify that the route that you choose can support the weight of the
loaded rack cabinet. Refer to the documentation that came with your
rack cabinet for the weight of aloaded rack cabinet.
–Verify that all door openings are at least 760 x2030 mm (30 x80 in.).
–Ensure that all devices, shelves, drawers, doors, and cables are secure.
–Ensure that the four leveling pads are raised to their highest position.
–Ensure that there is no stabilizer bracket installed on the rack cabinet
during movement.
–Do not use aramp inclined at more than ten degrees.
–Once the rack cabinet is in the new location, do the following:
-Lower the four leveling pads.
-Install stabilizer brackets on the rack cabinet.
-If you removed any devices from the rack cabinet, repopulate the
rack cabinet from the lowest position to the highest position.
–If along distance relocation is required, restore the rack cabinet to the
configuration of the rack cabinet as you received it. Pack the rack
cabinet in the original packaging material, or equivalent. Also, lower
the leveling pads to raise the casters off of the pallet and bolt the rack
cabinet to the pallet.
(R002)
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Product recycling and disposal
This unit must be recycled or discarded according to applicable local and
national regulations. IBM encourages owners of information technology (IT)
equipment to responsibly recycle their equipment when it is no longer
needed. IBM offers avariety of product return programs and services in
several countries to assist equipment owners in recycling their IT products.
Information on IBM product recycling offerings can be found on IBM’s
Internet site at:
www.ibm.com/ibm/environment/products/prp.shtml
Esta unidad debe reciclarse odesecharse de acuerdo con lo establecido en la
normativa nacional olocal aplicable. IBM recomienda alos propietarios de
equipos de tecnología de la informacion (TI) que reciclen responsablemente
sus equipos cuando éstos ya no les sean utiles. IBM dispone de una serie de
programas yservicios de devolucion de productos en varios países, afin de
ayudar alos propietarios de equipos areciclar sus productos de TI. Se puede
encontrar informacion sobre las ofertas de reciclado de productos de IBM en
el sitio web de IBM www.ibm.com/ibm/environment/products/prp.shtml.
Notice: This mark applies only to countries within the European Union (EU)
and Norway.
This appliance is labelled in accordance with European Directive 2002/96/EC
concerning waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE). The Directive
determines the framework for the return and recycling of used appliances as
applicable throughout the European Union. This label is applied to various
products to indicate that the product is not to be thrown away, but rather
reclaimed upon end of life per this Directive.
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In accordance with the European WEEE Directive, electrical and electronic
equipment (EEE) is to be collected separately and to be reused, recycled, or
recovered at end of life. Users of EEE with the WEEE marking per Annex IV
of the WEEE Directive, as shown above, must not dispose of end of life EEE
as unsorted municipal waste, but use the collection framework available to
customers for the return, recycling and recovery of WEEE. Customer
participation is important to minimize any potential effects of EEE on the
environment and human health due to the potential presence of hazardous
substances in EEE. For proper collection and treatment, contact your local IBM
representative.
Battery return program
This product may contain sealed lead acid, nickel cadmium, nickel metal
hydride, lithium, or lithium ion battery. Consult your user manual or service
manual for specific battery information. The battery must be recycled or
disposed of properly. Recycling facilities may not be available in your area.
For information on disposal of batteries outside the United States, contact
your local waste disposal facility or go to the following Web site:
www.ibm.com/ibm/environment/products/batteryrecycle.shtml
In the United States, IBM has established areturn process for reuse, recycling,
or proper disposal of used IBM sealed lead acid, nickel cadmium, nickel metal
hydride, and other battery packs from IBM Equipment. For information on
proper disposal of these batteries, contact IBM at 1-800-426-4333. Please have
the IBM part number listed on the battery available prior to your call.
For Taiwan:
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For the European Union:
Note: This mark applies only to countries within the European Union (EU).
Batteries or packaging for batteries are labeled in accordance with European
Directive 2006/66/EC concerning batteries and accumulators and waste
batteries and accumulators. The Directive determines the framework for the
return and recycling of used batteries and accumulators as applicable
throughout the European Union. This label is applied to various batteries to
indicate that the battery is not to be thrown away, but rather reclaimed upon
end of life per this Directive.
In accordance with the European Directive 2006/66/EC, batteries and
accumulators are labeled to indicate that they are to be collected separately
and recycled at end of life. The label on the battery may also include a
chemical symbol for the metal concerned in the battery (Pb for lead, Hg for
mercury and Cd for cadmium). Users of batteries and accumulators must not
dispose of batteries and accumulators as unsorted municipal waste, but use
the collection framework available to customers for the return, recycling and
treatment of batteries and accumulators. Customer participation is important
to minimize any potential effects of batteries and accumulators on the
environment and human health due to the potential presence of hazardous
substances. For proper collection and treatment, contact your local IBM
representative.
Fire suppression systems
Afire suppression system is the responsibility of the customer. The customer’s
own insurance underwriter, local fire marshal, or alocal building inspector, or
both, should be consulted in selecting afire suppression system that provides
the correct level of coverage and protection. IBM designs and manufactures
equipment to internal and external standards that require certain
environments for reliable operation. Because IBM does not test any equipment
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for compatibility with fire suppression systems, IBM does not make
compatibility claims of any kind nor does IBM provide recommendations on
fire suppression systems.
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Contents
Safety and environmental notices ....................... iii
Safety notices and labels ........................... iii
Danger notices ............................. iii
Labels ................................vi
Caution notices .............................vi
Attention notices ............................ vii
Laser safety ............................... vii
Usage restrictions ............................ vii
Rack safety ............................... viii
Rack installation ............................ viii
Rack relocation (19″rack)..........................x
Product recycling and disposal.........................xi
Battery return program ........................... xii
For the European Union: ......................... xiii
Fire suppression systems ......................... xiii
Figures ................................ xix
Tables ................................ xxi
About this document........................... xxiii
Who should read this document ....................... xxiii
Supported features ............................ xxiii
How this document is organized ....................... xxiii
Getting information, help, and service ..................... xxiv
Before you call ............................ xxiv
Using the documentation ......................... xxiv
Web sites .............................. xxv
Hardware service and support ....................... xxv
Supported servers and operating systems ................... xxv
Firmware updates ........................... xxv
Conventions and terminology used in this document................. xxv
Terminology ............................. xxvi
Command conventions ......................... xxvi
Formatting conventions ......................... xxvi
Keyboard conventions ......................... xxvii
How to send your comments ........................ xxviii
Chapter 1. Preparing for the installation .....................1
Required manuals, tools and equipment ......................1
Required tools and equipment for installation ...................1
Handling static-sensitive devices ........................1
Planning and organizing the installation ......................2
Hardware specifications ..........................3
Checking shipment package contents ......................4
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Rules for installing EXN1000 expansion units in arack ................4
Guide to the installation process .......................5
Before you begin your installation ........................7
EXN1000 expansion unit numbering ......................8
Drive addressing ............................9
Speed setting .............................10
Supported disk drives ..........................11
Drive bay requirements ..........................11
Chapter 2. Connecting an EXN1000 expansion unit.................13
Handling fiber-optic cables ..........................13
Connecting EXN1000 expansion units ......................14
EXN1000 expansion unit cabling requirements ..................14
Connecting the expansion unit directly to the Nseries storage system .........14
Connecting the expansion unit to other expansion units ..............15
Grounding EXN1000 expansion units ......................15
Connecting the EXN1000 expansion unit to apower source ...............15
Hot-adding an EXN1000 expansion unit to an existing loop ...............15
Error messages .............................17
Chapter 3. Monitoring the EXN1000 expansion unit.................19
Monitoring the front operation panel ......................19
Location of LEDs ............................20
Monitoring the disk shelf ID ........................20
LED status on the front operation panel ....................20
Front operation panel console error messages...................21
Monitoring the AT-FCX modules ........................22
Location of the module LEDs ........................22
LED status on the AT-FCX .........................23
AT-FCX console error messages .......................23
Monitoring the power supply .........................24
Location of LEDs ............................25
Power supply console error messages .....................26
Monitoring the ATA disk ..........................27
Location of LEDs ............................27
Chapter 4. Replacing EXN1000 expansion unit devices ...............29
Removing an EXN1000 expansion unit ......................29
Removing an EXN1000 expansion unit from asingle EXN1000 expansion unit configuration ...30
Removing an EXN1000 expansion unit from aloop.................31
Replacing adisk in an EXN1000 expansion unit ...................32
Preparing to replace adisk .........................32
Removing adisk ............................32
Installing adisk ............................33
Replacing apower supply in an EXN1000 expansion unit ...............33
Rules for replacing power supplies ......................34
Removing apower supply .........................34
Installing apower supply .........................35
Replacing an AT-FCX module .........................35
Connectors in an AT-FCX .........................36
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For detailed information..........................36
Removing amodule ...........................36
Installing amodule ...........................36
Hot-swapping amodule..........................37
Appendix A. Recommended power line sizes ...................39
Recommended AC power line sizes .......................39
Appendix B. FRU/CRU and power cord list for Nseries products............41
FRU/CRU list for Nseries products .......................41
Power cord list for Nseries products ......................41
Appendix C. IBM System Storage Nseries documentation ..............45
N7000 series systems library .........................45
N5000 series systems library .........................45
N3300 and N3600 storage systems library .....................45
N3700 storage system library .........................45
EXN1000, EXN2000 and EXN4000 expansion units library ...............46
Data ONTAP 7.2 filer library .........................46
Data ONTAP 7.1 filer library .........................47
Data ONTAP 7.2 gateway systems library .....................47
Data ONTAP 7.1 gateway systems library .....................48
Other Nseries and Nseries-related documents ...................48
Notices ................................51
Trademarks ...............................52
Important notes .............................53
Electronic emission notices ..........................54
Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Class AStatement ............54
Industry Canada Class AEmission Compliance Statement ..............55
Avis de conformité àla réglementation d’Industrie Canada ..............55
European Union (EU) Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive .............55
Australia and New Zealand Class Astatement ..................55
Germany Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive .................56
People’s Republic of China Class AElectronic Emission Statement............56
Taiwan Class Awarning statement ......................57
Japan VCCI Class AITE Electronic Emission Statement ...............57
Korean Class AElectronic Emission Statement ..................57
Power cords ...............................57
Index .................................59
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