IBM TotalStorage FAStT EXP700 User manual

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IBM TotalStorage FAStT EXP700
Storage Expansion Unit
Installation and User’s Guide

IBM TotalStorage FAStT EXP700 Storage Expansion
Unit
Installation and User’s Guide
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Note: Before using this information and the product it supports, be sure to read the general information in Appendix C, “Warranty
information” on page 57 and Appendix D, “Notices” on page 69.
First Edition (July 2002)
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with IBM Corp.

Contents
Figures ...........................vii
Tables ............................ix
Safety ............................xi
About this book .......................xvii
How this book is organized ....................xvii
Notices and statements used in this book ..............xviii
Related publications ......................xviii
Chapter 1. Introduction ......................1
Overview ...........................1
Fibre Channel defined.......................1
Inventory checklist ........................1
IBM FAStT EXP700 components ...................2
IBM FAStT EXP700 bays .....................2
Hot-swap drive bays ......................2
Fan, ESM, and power-supply bays .................3
Front controls and indicators ....................3
Rear controls, indicators, and connectors................4
Power-supply controls, indicators, and connectors ...........4
Fan controls and indicators ....................5
ESMs and user controls .....................6
Storage-management software and hardware compatibility .........7
IBM FAStT EXP700 operating specifications ..............8
IBM FAStT EXP700 features ....................9
Chapter 2. Installing the FAStT EXP700 ...............11
Preparing for installation .....................11
Handling static-sensitive devices .................11
Preparing the site .......................12
Preparing the rack ......................12
Preparing the FAStT EXP700 ..................13
Installing the support rails and the FAStT EXP700 into a rack cabinet....16
Replacing the FAStT EXP700 CRUs ................16
Setting the interface options ....................19
Fibre Channel loop and ID settings ................19
Enclosure ID settings .....................19
Expansion unit speed settings ..................20
Cabling the expansion unit ....................20
Installing SFP modules ......................20
Removing SFP modules .....................22
Handling fiber-optic cables ....................23
Using LC-LC Fibre Channel cables .................23
Connecting an LC-LC cable to an SFP module ............23
Removing an LC-LC Fibre Channel cable ..............25
Using LC-SC Fibre Channel cable adapters ..............26
Connecting an LC-SC cable adapter to a device ...........26
Removing an LC-LC cable from an LC-SC cable adapter ........28
Cabling the FAStT EXP700 to a FAStT200, FAStT500, and FAStT700 ....29
Cabling the FAStT EXP700 to a FAStT200 Storage Server........29
Cabling the FAStT EXP700 to a FAStT500 RAID Controller Enclosure Unit 30
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Cabling the FAStT EXP700 to a FAStT700 Fibre Channel Storage Server 32
Adding the FAStT EXP700 to a loop .................33
FAStT EXP700 loop redundancy ..................35
Cabling the power supply .....................36
Turning the expansion unit on and off ................36
Turning on the expansion unit ..................36
Turning off the expansion unit ..................37
Performing an emergency shutdown ................38
Restoring power after an emergency ................38
Chapter 3. Installing and replacing devices .............39
Working with hot-swap hard disk drives ................39
Installing hot-swap hard disk drives ................40
Replacing hot-swap hard disk drives ................41
Working with hot-swap power supplies ................43
Removing the failed hot-swap power supply .............43
Replacing the failed hot-swap power supply .............43
Replacing a failed hot-swap ESM ..................45
Replacing a failed hot-swap cooling fan ................46
Chapter 4. Solving problems ...................49
Appendix A. Records ......................53
Identification numbers ......................53
Installed device records......................53
Appendix B. Getting help and technical assistance ..........55
Before you call .........................55
Using the documentation .....................55
Getting help and information from the World Wide Web ..........55
Software service and support ...................56
Hardware service and support ...................56
Appendix C. Warranty information .................57
Warranty period ........................57
Problem determination .....................57
Running diagnostics .....................57
Checking software .....................57
Warranty service and support ..................58
International Warranty Service ..................58
Purchasing additional services ..................59
IBM Statement of Limited Warranty Z125-4753-06 8/2000 .........60
Part 1 - General Terms .....................60
Part 2 - Country-unique Terms ..................62
Appendix D. Notices ......................69
Edition notice .........................69
Trademarks ..........................70
Important notes.........................70
Electronic emission notices ....................71
Federal Communications Commission (FCC) statement .........71
Industry Canada Class A emission compliance statement ........71
Avis de conformitéàla réglementation d’Industrie Canada ........71
Australia and New Zealand Class A statement ............71
United Kingdom telecommunications safety requirement.........71
European Union EMC Directive conformance statement .........71
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Taiwanese Class A warning statement ...............72
Japanese Voluntary Control Council for Interference (VCCI) statement . . . 72
Power cords ..........................72
Index ............................75
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Figures
1. FAStT EXP700 hot-swap drive bays ........................2
2. Hot-swap fan, ESM, and power supply bays .....................3
3. Front controls and indicators ...........................4
4. Power-supply controls, indicators, and connectors ...................5
5. Fan controls and indicators ...........................6
6. ESMs and user controls.............................6
7. Removing an ESM ..............................14
8. Removing a power supply CRU .........................15
9. Removing a fan CRU .............................15
10. Removing drive CRUs .............................16
11. Replacing an ESM ..............................17
12. Replacing a power-supply CRU .........................17
13. Replacing a fan CRU .............................18
14. Replacing hot-swap hard disk drives .......................18
15. Setting the interface options...........................19
16. Small Form-Factor Pluggable (SFP) module .....................22
17. Unlocking the SFP module latch .........................22
18. LC-LC Fibre Channel cable ...........................23
19. Removing fiber-optic cable protective caps .....................24
20. Inserting an LC-LC Fibre Channel cable into an SFP module ..............25
21. LC-LC Fibre Channel Cable lever and latches ....................25
22. Removing the LC-LC Fibre Channel cable .....................26
23. LC-SC Fibre Channel cable adapter ........................26
24. Removing the LC-SC cable adapter protective caps ..................27
25. Connecting an LC-LC cable into the LC-SC cable adapter ...............28
26. LC-LC Fibre Channel cable lever and latches ....................28
27. Removing the LC-LC Fibre Channel cable from an LC-SC Fibre Channel cable adapter.....29
28. Installing a GBIC in a FAStT200 .........................29
29. Connecting the FAStT200 to the FAStT EXP700 ...................30
30. Installing a GBIC in a FAStT500 .........................31
31. Connecting the FAStT500 to the FAStT EXP700 ...................32
32. Installing an SFP module and LC-LC cable in a FAStT700 ...............33
33. Installing an SFP module and connecting an LC-LC cable to the FAStT EXP700 .......33
34. Cabling the FAStT EXP700 to a loop .......................34
35. FAStT EXP700 redundant loop configuration ....................36
36. Hot-swap hard disk drive LEDs .........................40
37. Drive CRU latch ...............................41
38. Closing the hot-swap hard disk drive tray handle ...................41
39. Closing the hot-swap hard disk drive tray handle ...................42
40. Moving the power-supply lever and replacing the failed hot-swap power supply ........44
41. Connecting the power supply ..........................45
42. Removing the failed ESM............................45
43. Replacing a hot-swap cooling fan.........................47
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Tables
1. FAStT EXP700 hardware and software compatibility ..................7
2. IBM TotalStorage FAStT EXP700 Storage Expansion Unit specifications ...........8
3. IBM TotalStorage FAStT EXP700 Storage Expansion Unit features .............9
4. Expansion unit configurations with the FAStT500 and FAStT700 .............35
5. Expansion unit configurations with the FAStT200 ...................35
6. Drive LED activity ..............................39
7. Solving problems ...............................49
8. Hard disk drive record .............................53
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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.
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 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.
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
IEC 825-11993 CENELEC EN 60 825
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Statement 4:
≥18 kg (39.7 lb) ≥32 kg (70.5 lb) ≥55 kg (121.2 lb)
CAUTION:
Use safe practices when lifting.
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.
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2
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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 book
This book provides instructions for installing and customizing the configuration of
your IBM
®
TotalStorage
™
FAStT EXP700 Storage Expansion Unit. It also provides
troubleshooting information.
How this book is organized
Chapter 1, “Introduction”on page 1 describes the IBM TotalStorage FAStT EXP700
Storage Expansion Unit. This chapter includes an inventory checklist and an
overview of the storage expansion unit features, operating specifications, and
components.
Chapter 2, “Installing the FAStT EXP700”on page 11 contains the instructions to
install the expansion unit in a standard rack cabinet, setting the interface options,
cabling the expansion unit, and power cord routing. In addition, this chapter
contains instructions for turning on and turning off the expansion unit during normal
and emergency situations.
Chapter 3, “Installing and replacing devices”on page 39 contains step-by-step
instructions for installing and removing customer replaceable units (CRUs), such as
hard disk drives, power supplies, environmental services monitors (ESMs), and fan
units.
Chapter 4, “Solving problems”on page 49 contains problems, symptoms, and error
messages that are specific to your expansion unit.
Appendix A, “Records”on page 53 provides a table to record and update important
information about your FAStT EXP700, including serial number and device records.
Whenever you add options to your FAStT EXP700, be sure to update the
information in this appendix.
Appendix B, “Getting help and technical assistance”on page 55 describes how to
obtain help, service, and information about IBM products.
Appendix C, “Warranty information”on page 57 provides warranty statements for the
IBM TotalStorage FAStT EXP700 Storage Expansion Unit.
Appendix D, “Notices”on page 69 provides product notices.
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Notices and statements used in this book
The caution and danger statements used in this book also appear in the multilingual
Safety Information book provided with your IBM TotalStorage FAStT EXP700
Storage Expansion Unit. Each caution and danger statement is numbered for easy
reference to the corresponding statements in the safety book.
The following types of notices and statements are used in this book:
vNote: These notices provide important tips, guidance, or advice.
vImportant: These notices provide information or advice that might help you avoid
inconvenient or problem situations.
vAttention: These notices indicate possible damage to programs, devices, or
data. An attention notice is placed just before the instruction or situation in which
damage could occur.
vCaution: These statements indicate situations that can be potentially hazardous
to you. A caution statement is placed just before the description of a potentially
hazardous procedure step or situation.
vDanger: These statements indicate situations that can be potentially lethal or
extremely hazardous to you. A danger statement is placed just before the
description of a potentially lethal or extremely hazardous procedure step or
situation.
Related publications
The following publications are available in Adobe Acrobat Portable Document
Format (PDF) on the World Wide Web at http://www.ibm.com/pc/support/.
vIBM LC-SC Fibre Channel Cable Adapter Option Installation Information
vIBM LC-LC Fibre Channel Cable Option Installation Information
vIBM FAStT700 Fibre Channel Cabling Instructions
vIBM Netfinity
®
Fibre Channel Cabling Instructions
vIBM FAStT200 Fibre Channel Cabling Instructions
vIBM Small Form-Factor Pluggable Module Option Installation Information
vIBM Fibre Channel Problem Determination Guide
vIBM FAStT Storage Manager Version 7.10 Installation and User’s Guide for
Microsoft
®
Windows NT
®
and Windows
®
2000
vIBM FAStT Storage Manager Version 7.10 Installation and User’s Guide for
Novell NetWare and Red Hat Linux
®
vIBM FAStT Storage Manager Version 8.2 Installation and User’s Guide for
Microsoft Windows NT and Windows 2000
vIBM FAStT Storage Manager Version 8.2 Installation and User’s Guide for Novell
NetWare
vIBM FAStT Storage Manager Version 8.2 Installation and User’s Guide for Linux
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