IBM System Storage N3300 Manual

N3300 Installation and Setup Instructions
IBM System Storage

Below is a copy of the N3300 system setup worksheet. If a worksheet has not
yet been completed for this setup, remove this sheet and fill in the following
information that is needed for the setup before unpacking the system unit.
Hostname:
Setup Parameters Node A
(top node)
Node B
(bottom node)
Network Configuration Information for e0a
Virtual interfaces? [Y/N]
IP address for e0a
Netmask for e0a
Should interface e0a take over partner IP
address during failover? [Y/N]
IP address or interface name to be taken
over by e0a
Media type/speed (100tx-fd, 100tx, auto
[100/1000])
Flow control (none, receive, send, full):
Enable jumbo frames [Y/N]
Network Configuration Information for e0b
IP address for e0b
Netmask for e0b
Should interface e0b take over partner
IP address during failover? [Y/N]
IP address or interface name to be taken
over by e0b
Media type/speed (100tx-fd, 100tx, auto
[100/1000])
Flow control (none, receive, send, full)
Enable jumbo frames? [Y/N]
Complete setup through Web interface? [Y/N]
Default Gateway IP Address
Administration Host Connection Setup Note: The administration host is given
root access to the filer’s /etc files for
system administration. To allow access
to /etc root access to all NFS clients,
enter RETURN below.
Name or IP address of the administration
host
Timezone (name of city or region in
/etc/zoneinfo file) [EST5EDT]
System setup worksheet

Setup Parameters Node A
(top node)
Node B
(bottom node)
Filer location
Enter the root directory for HTTP files
[/vol/vol0/home/http]
Do you want to run DNS resolver? [Y/N]
DNS domain name (You can enter up to three nameservers.)
IP address for DNS first nameserver
Do you want another nameserver? [Y/N]
IP address for alternate nameserver
Do you want another nameserver? [Y/N]
IP address for alternate nameserver
Do you want to run NIS client? [Y/N] (default
is no)
The Baseboard Management Controller (BMC) provides remote management
capabilities including console redirection, logging and power control. It also extends
Autosupport by sending down filer event alerts.
Would you like to configure the BMC?
[Y/N] (default is Y)
Enable DHCP on the BMC LAN
interface? [Y/N] (default is N)
IP address for the BMC
Netmask for the BMC
IP address for the BMC Gateway
Gratuitous ARP interval for the BMC
[10 sec (max 60)]
The mail host is required by your system to enable BMC to sense ASUP messages
when the filer is down.
IP address or name of the mail host
IP address for the mail host
You may use Autosupport options to configure alert destinations.
System setup worksheet (continued)

Customer-supplied items needed for setup:
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Ethernet LAN cables
Fibre Channel cables
Console (for example, a PC or laptop)
#2 Phillips screwdriver and slotted screwdriver
ESD wrist strap
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This document provides installation and setup instructions for the IBM System
Storage N3300 storage system. Additional information about this product can
be found in the
. Additional information about expansion units can be found in the
and for your
expansion units.
®
IBM System Storage N3300 and N3600 Hardware and Service
Guide
Installation and Setup Instructions Hardware and Service Guide
Need help?
If you encounter any difficulties while setting up your system, contact IBM
service and support for assistance. Information can also be found at the
following Web site:
www.ibm.com/storage/support/nas/
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Read the safety notices:
Before continuing, make sure that you have reviewed the safety notices on the
documentation CD that came with this system. Do not plug any cables into the
system, adapters, or any electrical outlets until you have reviewed the safety
information and followed the procedures in this document.
IMPORTANT:
The following instructions are for a basic configuration with onboard ports set to
initiator mode.
IMPORTANT:
The rack installation instructions provided in this document apply specifically to
the installation of the N series product in an IBM 19-inch rack. IBM service
personnel cannot install the N series product in a non-IBM rack.
If the N series product is being installed in a non-IBM rack, the rails shipped with
the N series product may or may not work with the non-IBM rack. Physical
installation of the N series product in a non-IBM rack is the customer's
responsibility.

1Unpacking the N3300
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Important:
If your system was shipped already assembled and cabled in a rack, go
directly to Step 8, "Setting up and booting the system" on page 18.
Note: The contents of the box
will differ based on the model
you purchased. See Step 1.1 for a
list of contents for specific models.
Note: Lift box from crate. The
contents will remain in place.
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Note: Small Form Factor Pluggable (SFP)
modules will either be in the accessory box or
will be installed on the fiber ports of the system
unit.
Accessory kit:
- IBM rail kit
- Power cable
- DB-9 to RJ-45
console adapter
- Serial null modem
cable
N3300
(system unit) N3300
(system unit)

1.1 Verify that the shipping packages include the following items:
N3300 (2859-A10)
1 Single-controller N3300
1 System bezel
1 Console adapter, RJ-45 to DB-9
1 Serial null modem cable
1 ESD wrist strap
2 Power cords
1 Publications
There will also be at least one envelope with the software EULA and
license keys.
May be present: Rack Mount Kit
1 Dual-controller N3300
1 System bezel
2 Console adapter, RJ-45 to DB-9
1 Serial null modem cable
2 ESD wrist strap
4 Power cords
1 Publications
There will also be at least one envelope with the software EULA and
license keys.
May be present: Rack Mount Kit
N3300 (2859-A20)
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Caution: The weight of this part or unit is between 18 and 32 kg
(39.7 and 70.5 lb). It takes 2 persons to safely lift this part or
unit. (C009)
18-32 kg (39.7-70.5 lbs)
1.2 Remove the foam hardware protectors and the plastic surrounding the
storage system.

Installing the rails in an IBM 19-inch rack
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Note: Read this document in its entirety before proceeding.
N3300
(A10)
Note: It is recommended that the N3300 be placed in the lowest position
available in a rack. For example:
N3300
(A20)
Model A10 Model A20
Expansion Unit 2
.
.
.
Expansion Unit 1
Filer Node 2, Loop 1
Filer Node 2, Loop 1
Expansion Unit 2
Expansion Unit 1
Filer Node 1, Loop 1
Filer Node 1, Loop 1
.
.
.
Expansion Unit 2
Expansion Unit 1

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2.1 Loosen (but do not remove) the four rail adjustment screws on each rail.
Right rail
Left rail
Front of rack
Rear of rack
Rail adjustment
screws
2.2 Use the figure on the next page for reference. At the front of the rack,
position the right-hand rail into the rack at the appropriate EIA location.
Make sure that the two locating pins seat properly in holes H3 and H4.
The bottom of the rail should line up with the bottom EIA boundary.
When installed, each N3300 will occupy a 2U space.
Using one silver pan head M5 screw, attach the rail to the
front of the rack using hole H6. T
Note:
right-hand
ighten this screw with a screwdriver.
2.3 At the rear of the rack, position the rail at the same EIA
location used in step 2.2. Make sure that the locating pins seat properly
in holes H3 and H4. Using two silver pan head M5 screws,
Tighten these screws with a
screwdriver.
right-hand
attach the rail
to the rack using holes H2 and H5.
2.4 Tighten the four rail adjustment screws on the installed rail.
Locating pins

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2.5
Section of rack EIA rail
H2
H1
H3
H4
H5
H6
Locating pins
Bottom rail screw
REAR
Left and Right
Rails
Chassis attach screws
H2
H1
H3
H4
H5
H6
FRONT
Left and Right
Rails
Top rail screw
Locating pins
Chassis attach screws 1 EIA unit (1U)
Bottom rail screw
Repeat steps 2.2 through 2.4 for the left-hand rail.

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3.1
Installing the system in the rack
3.2
If the N3300 system bezel is attached to the system, carefully remove
the front bezel of the N3300 by pulling out on the rectangular openings
(marked by blue stripes) on either side of the bezel.
From the front of the rack, place the storage system onto the rails and
slide it in until the front mounting bracket of the storage system is a few
inches from the rack frame.
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Caution: The weight of this part or unit is
between 18 and 32 kg (39.7 and 70.5 lb). It
takes 2 persons to safely lift this part or
unit. (C009)
18-32 kg (39.7-70.5 lbs)
As shown below, at the front of the rack, position the spacer
plates over the locating pins (holes H3 and H4) on the left and
right rails. Slowly slide the chassis into the rack until the front
mounting bracket of the storage system is flush against the
spacer plates.
3.2.1
Spacer plate

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Any expansion units should be installed. Verify that all expansion unit
IDs are correct and sequential in the individual loop(s). Also verify the
speed switches are set correctly. Refer to the
for the N series expansion unit to which you are
connecting.
If this system was configured by/at manufacturing, there are labels on
the outside of the packaging carton and on the side of the expansion
unit chassis to indicate the order of expansion units and on which
node (1 or 2) expansion units should be located. Make certain the
expansion units are placed and cabled according to these labels.
Installation and Setup
Instructions
Replace the front bezel of the N3300 by snapping it onto the storage
system chassis.
3.5
3.6
From the rear of the rack, attach the rear tie down bracket in the
orientation shown to the rails using four M5 flat head screws. The tie
down bracket should be over the rear of the system unit.
Tie down bracket
M5 flat head screws
3.4
3.3 A t the front of the rack, us four
black screws in the H and H holes secure
the system unit
s shown in the previous illustration, a e
M5x40 (two for each rail) 2 5 to
to the rack. Thread the screws through the system unit
bracket, the spacer plate, and the rack frame rail into the threaded rail
nuts. Tighten the screws using a screwdriver.

4Connecting the N3300 to a network
4.1
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Connect the RJ-45 to DB-9 adapter from the adapter kit to the console port
on the system. Connect the serial null modem cable from your console to
the DB-9 end of the adapter.
Fibre
Channel
Ethernet Console
Remote
Management
Port
Port Labels
e0be0a0a 0b 4.1
4.2 Connect your system to the network by plugging the network cable into the
networking port, labeled e0a. If you are connecting a second network cable
to the network, connect port e0b.
4.2
4.3
4.4

4.3 Connect the Remote Management port to the network (if applicable).
The Remote Management port gives you the capability to remotely
manage your system from anywhere within a network connection. See the
for Remote Management
configuration information.
The network for remote management must negotiate down to
10/100 or auto-negotiate.
Note:
Data ONTAP System Administration Guide
Important:
Attention: Do not change the system ID when you set the disk shelf IDs.
Use the factory setting for the system ID and set your disk shelf IDs
accordingly.
4.4 Make sure that SFPs are installed and firmly seated in the Fibre Channel
ports (0a through 0b) of the system and the In port of the first expansion
unit of the loop(s) before attaching a Fibre Channel cable.
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5Connecting the N3300 to expansion units
IMPORTANT:
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N3300 and N3600 Hardware and Service Guide
N3300 and
N3600 Hardware and Service Guide
for more information
for more information
When using onboard ports to connect to EXN expansion units, onboard
ports be set to initiator mode. See "Configuring for initiator mode" in
the .
SFPs be used when connecting fiber cables.
If you are connecting your configuration to a fibre channel switch, see
"Cabling your N3300 system to a fibre channel switch” in the
.
Software disk ownership is activated at boot for all disks on the
system.
must
must
Note:
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Cable the Fibre Channel ports according to your configuration:
- For a single-node A10, go to step 5.3 on page 12.
- For a dual-node A20 (clustered), go to step 5.4 on page 13.
Make sure that all expansion unit 1Gb/2Gb(/4Gb) speed switches are
set to the correct position. If necessary, refer to the documents that
came with the expansion unit for information about checking and/or
setting the switch.
The following cabling instructions describe expansion unit cabling using the
onboard Fibre Channel ports on your N3300 system.
5.2
5.1

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5.3.2
5.3.1
Notes:
1. Illustrations in this document show storage system connections to EXN2000/EXN4000
expansion units. On EXN1000 expansion units, the positions of the In and Out ports
are reversed from those of the EXN2000/EXN4000.
2. This illustration shows only the first two expansion units in a loop. The number of
expansion units per loop might be different for your configuration.
5.3.2 Cable the N3300 port 0b to the first expansion unit module B
ESH2/ESH4 or AT-FCX In port.
5.3.3 For any additional expansion units in a loop, connect the
module A Out port to the next expansion unit's module A In port.
Repeat for module B.
Both the ESH2/ESH4 and the AT-FCX modules are self-
terminating.The ESH2/ESH4 does not have a terminate switch.
5.3.5 Go to Step 6 on page 16.
Note:
5.3 To cable a single-node A10, complete the following steps, using the
diagram for reference.
5.3.1 Cable the N3300 port 0a to the first expansion unit module A
ESH2/ESH4 or AT-FCX In port.
PSU PSU
IN
OUT
IN OUT
PSU PSU
IN
OUT
IN OUT
PSU PSU
0a
e0a e0b
0b
10101
B
A
B
A
N3300
EXN
EXN

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5.4.2 5.4.1
Notes:
1. Illustrations in this document show storage system connections to EXN2000/EXN4000
expansion units. On EXN1000 expansion units, the positions of the In and Out ports
are reversed from those of the EXN2000/EXN4000.
2. This illustration shows only the two first expansion units in a loop. The number of
expansion units might be different for your configuration.
5.4 To cable the Channel A paths in a dual-node A20 (cluster), complete the
following steps, using the diagram for reference. The numbers in the
diagram correspond to the step numbers below.
5.4.1 Cable the N3300 CM-A port 0a to the first expansion unit module A
ESH2/ESH4 or AT-FCX In port.
5.4.2 Cable the N3300 CM-B port 0a to the first expansion unit module B
ESH2/ESH4 or AT-FCX In port.
5.4.3 Go to step 5.5 on page 14.
CM-A
PSU PSU
IN
OUT
IN OUT
PSU PSU
IN
OUT
IN OUT
PSU PSU
0a e0a e0b0b
CM-B
e0a e0b
10101
10101
B
A
B
A
0a 0b
N3300
EXN
EXN

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Notes:
1. Illustrations in this document show storage system connections to EXN2000/EXN4000
expansion units. On EXN1000 expansion units, the positions of the In and Out ports
are reversed from those of the EXN2000/EXN4000.
2. This illustration shows only the first two expansion unit in a loops. The number of
expansion units per loop might be different for your configuration.
CM-A
PSU PSU
IN
OUT
IN OUT
PSU PSU
IN
OUT
IN OUT
PSU PSU
0a e0a e0b0b
CM-B
e0a e0b
10101
10101
B
A
B
A
0a 0b
N3300
EXN
EXN
5.5 For any additional expansion units in a loop, connect the module A Out port
to the next expansion unit's module A In port. Repeat for module B.
Both ESH2/ESH4 and the AT-FCX modules are self-
terminating. The ESH2/ESH4 does not have a terminate switch.
Note: the
If you have ordered the “Dual-Path FC Cabling” feature, go to step 5.6 on
page 15.
If you have not ordered the “Dual-Path FC Cabling” feature, go to step 6 on
page 16.

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5.6 Note: This step is optional. You must have ordered the "Dual-Path FC
Cabling" feature and/or additional fiber cables and SFP GBICs to implement
this feature. Dual-path FC cabling only applies to dual-node clustered A20
models. The purpose of dual-path FC cabling is to provide each node in a dual-
node cluster with redundant FC paths (Loop A and Loop B) to each stack of
expansion units. It improves reliability and availability by providing redundant
FC paths from each node of a dual-node cluster model to each stack of storage
expansion units.
The additional SFP GBICs (two) and FC cables (two) are used to connect the
last storage expansion unit in a stack of storage expansion units to the other
node of the dual-node cluster.
PSU PSU
IN
OUT
IN OUT
PSU PSU
IN
OUT
IN OUT
PSU PSU
N3300
0a e0a e0b0b
CM-B
e0a e0b
10101
10101
B
A
B
A
0a 0b
EXN
EXN
CM-A
Do the following for each stack of storage expansion units:
5.6.1 Insert an SFP GBIC into the FC OUT port of upper controller A of the
last disk storage expansion unit in the stack of expansion units.
5.6.2 Insert an SFP GBIC into the FC OUT port of lower controller B of the
last disk storage expansion unit in the stack of expansion units.
5.6.3 Connect a Fibre Channel cable from the FC OUT port on the upper
controller A of the last disk storage expansion unit of the stack to FC
port 0b of the lower processor controller module (CM-B) of the N3300.
5.6.4 Connect a Fibre Channel cable from the FC OUT port on the lower
controller B of the last disk storage expansion unit of the stack to FC
port 0b of the upper processor controller module (CM-A) of the N3300.
5.6.3
5.6.4

Installing the power cables
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6.1 Make sure all power supply switches on the N3300 and any attached
expansion units(s) are in the Off position.
6.2 Connect the power cords to all
power receptacles for all system units that are being installed using
power cord retainer clips as shown below.
power supply 1 and power supply 2
6.3 Connect the power cords to the power sources, making sure that the
Do not power on the system at this time.
Caution:
power supplies on the left and right sides of the system are connected
to separate and independent AC power sources.
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Power cord and
retention clip