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.