IBM 2145UPS-1U Manual

IBM System Storage SAN Volu me Controller
Hardware Installation Guide
Ve r s i o n 4.2.1
GC27-2132-01
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IBM System Storage SAN Volu me Controller
Hardware Installation Guide
Ve r s i o n 4.2.1
GC27-2132-01
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Note:
Before using this information and the product it supports, read the information in Notices and Safety and Environmental
Notices.
This edition applies to the IBM System Storage SAN Volume Controller, release 4.2.1, and to all subsequent releases
and modifications until otherwise indicated in new editions. This edition replaces GC27-2132-00.
Note: The IBM System Storage SAN Volume Controller Hardware Installation Guide was formerly titled IBM
System Storage SAN Volume Controller Installation Guide.
©Copyright International Business Machines Corporation 2003, 2007. All rights reserved.
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with IBM Corp.

Contents
Figures .............. vii
About this guide ...........ix
Who should use this guide? .........ix
Summary of changes ...........ix
Summary of changes for GC27-2132-01 SAN
Volume Controller Hardware Installation Guide .ix
Summary of changes for GC27-2132-00 SAN
Volume Controller Hardware Installation Guide .x
Emphasis ...............xi
SAN Volume Controller library and related
publications .............. xii
Related Web sites ............xv
How to order IBM publications ....... xvi
How to send your comments ........ xvi
Safety and environmental notices ....... xvi
Definitions of notices .......... xvi
Inspecting the SAN Volume Controller for
unsafe conditions ........... xvii
Checking the grounding of aSAN Volume
Controller, the UPS, and the redundant ac power
switch ............... xix
Inspecting the UPS for unsafe conditions ...xx
Emergency power-off shutdown ...... xxi
Checking the safety labels on the SAN Volume
Controller.............. xxi
Environmental notices and statements ... xxxii
Handling static-sensitive devices ..... xxxvi
Chapter 1. Getting started with the SAN
Volume Controller ..........1
Learning more about the SAN Volume Controller
hardware components ...........1
Installing the SAN Volume Controller hardware
components...............1
Chapter 2. SAN Volume Controller
overview ..............3
SAN fabric overview ...........4
SAN Volume Controller operating environment...5
SAN Volume Controller 2145-8G4 controls and
indicators ...............6
Cache LED ..............6
Front panel display ...........7
Navigation buttons ...........7
Product serial number ..........8
SAN Volume Controller 2145-8G4 operator
information panel............8
Select button .............10
Node identification label .........10
Error LED ..............10
SAN Volume Controller 2145-8G4 rear panel
indicators ...............10
Fibre-channel LEDs on the SAN Volume
Controller 2145-8G4...........11
Ethernet activity LED ..........11
Ethernet link LED ...........11
Power, location, and system error LEDs ....11
Ac and dc LEDs ............12
SAN Volume Controller 2145-8G4 connectors ...12
Preparing your SAN Volume Controller 2145-8G4
environment ..............14
Fibre-channel port numbers and worldwide port
names ................16
SAN Volume Controller 2145-8G4 fibre-channel
port numbers and worldwide port names ...16
Chapter 3. Redundant ac power switch 19
Preparing your redundant ac power environment .19
Cabling of redundant ac power switches (example) 20
Chapter 4. Using the 2145 UPS-1U ...23
2145 UPS-1U configuration .........23
2145 UPS-1U operation ..........24
Controls and indicators for the 2145 UPS-1U ...24
Power-on indicator ...........25
On/off button ............25
Test and alarm reset button ........25
Overload indicator ...........25
On-battery indicator ..........25
Service indicator............26
Load segment 1indicator.........26
Load segment 2indicator.........26
Hardware for the 2145 UPS-1U ........26
Power cables for the 2145 UPS-1U .......28
Preparing your UPS environment .......29
2145 UPS-1U environment ........30
Chapter 5. Master console ......31
Master console hardware option components ...31
Preparing your master console hardware option
environment ..............32
Chapter 6. Installing the SAN Volume
Controller 2145-8G4 hardware.....35
Preparing for the SAN Volume Controller hardware
installation ..............35
Installing the redundant ac power switch ....37
Attaching the mounting plates to the redundant
ac power switch ............37
Labeling the cables ...........38
Connecting the power input cables to the
redundant ac power switch ........38
Installing the redundant ac power switch in the
rack ................39
Connecting the redundant ac power switch to the
site power ..............40
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Testing the redundant ac power switch ....40
Installing the 2145 UPS-1U .........41
Installing the support rails for the 2145 UPS-1U 41
Installing the 2145 UPS-1U in the rack ....43
Installing the 2145 UPS-1U cable retention
bracket ...............47
Installing the SAN Volume Controller 2145-8G4 ..49
Installation guidelines ..........49
Installing the support rails for the SAN Volume
Controller 2145-8G4 ..........49
Installing the SAN Volume Controller 2145-8G4
in arack ..............52
Connecting the SAN Volume Controller 2145-8G4 to
the 2145 UPS-1U.............53
Installing the SAN Volume Controller 2145-8G4
cable retention bracket...........55
Installing the cable retention bracket -option A56
Installing the cable retention bracket -option B58
Connecting the SAN Volume Controller 2145-8G4 to
the SAN and to the Ethernet network .....58
Verifying the SAN Volume Controller 2145-8G4
installation ..............59
Installing the hardware master console .....61
Appendix A. SAN Volume Controller
2145-8F4 and SAN Volume Controller
2145-8F2 ..............65
Preparing your SAN Volume Controller 2145-8F4 or
SAN Volume Controller 2145-8F2 environment ..65
SAN Volume Controller 2145-8F4 and SAN Volume
Controller 2145-8F2 controls and indicators ....67
Cache LED .............68
Front panel display...........68
Navigation buttons ...........68
Product serial number ..........69
SAN Volume Controller 2145-8F4 and SAN
Volume Controller 2145-8F2 operator information
panel ...............69
Select button .............71
Node identification label .........71
Error LED ..............71
SAN Volume Controller 2145-8F4 and SAN Volume
Controller 2145-8F2 rear panel indicators ....72
SAN Volume Controller 2145-8F4 rear panel
indicators ..............72
SAN Volume Controller 2145-8F2 rear panel
indicators ..............72
Fibre-channel LEDs...........73
Physical characteristics of the SAN Volume
Controller 2145-8F4 and the SAN Volume Controller
2145-8F2 ...............75
SAN Volume Controller 2145-8F4 connectors ..75
SAN Volume Controller 2145-8F2 connectors ..77
Fibre-channel port numbers and worldwide port
names ................78
SAN Volume Controller 2145-8F4 fibre-channel
port numbers and worldwide port names ...78
SAN Volume Controller 2145-8F2 fibre-channel
port numbers and worldwide port names ...79
Installing the SAN Volume Controller 2145-8F4 or
the SAN Volume Controller 2145-8F2 hardware ..79
Installing the 2145 UPS-1U ........80
Installing the SAN Volume Controller 2145-8F4 or
the SAN Volume Controller 2145-8F2 .....87
Connecting the SAN Volume Controller 2145-8F4
or the SAN Volume Controller 2145-8F2 to the
2145 UPS-1U .............92
Connecting the SAN Volume Controller 2145-8F4
or the SAN Volume Controller 2145-8F2 to the
SAN and to the Ethernet network ......94
Verifying the SAN Volume Controller 2145-8F4 or
the SAN Volume Controller 2145-8F2 installation .95
Installing the hardware master console ....98
Appendix B. SAN Volume Controller
2145-4F2 ............. 101
Preparing your SAN Volume Controller 2145-4F2
environment.............. 101
SAN Volume Controller 2145-4F2 controls and
indicators............... 103
Power button ............ 103
Power LED ............. 104
Check LED ............. 104
Navigation buttons .......... 104
Select button ............ 104
Front panel display .......... 105
Node identification label ........ 105
SAN Volume Controller 2145-4F2 rear panel
indicators............... 105
System board power LED ........ 106
System board fault LED ......... 106
Monitor LED ............ 106
Lower Ethernet link LED ........ 106
Upper Ethernet link LED ........ 106
SAN Volume Controller 2145-4F2 connectors ... 107
Using the 2145 UPS ........... 107
2145 UPS configuration ......... 108
2145 UPS operation .......... 108
2145 UPS environment ......... 109
Controls and indicators for the 2145 UPS ... 109
Hardware for the 2145 UPS........ 111
Power cables for the 2145 UPS.......113
Installing the SAN Volume Controller 2145-4F2
hardware ...............114
Installing the 2145 UPS-1U ........114
Installing the 2145 UPS ......... 121
Installing the SAN Volume Controller 2145-4F2 129
Connecting the SAN Volume Controller
2145-4F2 to the 2145 UPS-1U ....... 133
Connecting the SAN Volume Controller
2145-4F2 to the 2145 UPS ........ 134
Connecting the SAN Volume Controller
2145-4F2 to the SAN and to the Ethernet
network .............. 136
Verifying the SAN Volume Controller 2145-4F2
installation ............. 137
Installing the hardware master console .... 139
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Appendix C. Using the front panel of
the SAN Volume Controller ..... 141
Boot progress indicator .......... 141
Boot failed .............. 141
Charging ............... 141
Error codes .............. 142
Hardware boot ............. 142
Node rescue request ........... 142
Power failure ............. 142
Powering off ............. 143
Recovering .............. 143
Restarting .............. 143
Shutting down ............. 144
SAN Volume Controller menu options ..... 144
Cluster options ............ 145
Node options ............ 146
Ethernet option............ 150
Fibre channel port-1 through 4option .... 150
Select language? option ......... 150
Accessibility............ 153
Notices .............. 155
Trademarks .............. 157
Electronic emission notices ......... 157
Federal Communications Commission (FCC)
statement.............. 157
Industry Canada compliance statement.... 158
Avis de conformité àla réglementation
d’Industrie Canada .......... 158
New Zealand compliance statement ..... 158
European Union EMC Directive conformance
statement.............. 158
Germany compliance statement ...... 159
Japanese Voluntary Control Council for
Interference (VCCI) statement ....... 160
People’s Republic of China Class AElectronic
Emission Statement .......... 160
International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC)
statement.............. 160
United Kingdom telecommunications
requirements ............ 160
Korean Class AElectronic Emission Statement 160
Taiwan Class Acompliance statement .... 161
European Contact Information........ 161
Taiwan Contact Information ........ 161
Glossary ............. 163
Index ............... 185
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Figures
1. Example of aSAN Volume Controller cluster in
afabric ..............4
2. SAN Volume Controller 2145-8G4 operator
information panel ...........8
3. SAN Volume Controller 2145-8G4 fibre-channel
LEDs...............11
4. SAN Volume Controller 2145-8G4 ac and dc
LEDs...............12
5. Service ports of the SAN Volume Controller
2145-8G4 .............14
6. The physical port numbers for the SAN
Volume Controller 2145-8G4 .......17
7. Afour-node SAN Volume Controller cluster
with the redundant ac power switch feature .21
8. The 2145 UPS-1U front panel assembly 24
9. Ports not used by the 2145 UPS-1U ....27
10. Parts provided for SAN Volume Controller
hardware installation in arack ......36
11. Attaching the mounting plates ......38
12. Power cable clips ..........39
13. Positioning the clips..........39
14. Positioned in rack ..........40
15. Installing the support rails for a2145 UPS-1U
into the rack ............42
16. Adjusting the rail depth on the 2145 UPS-1U 42
17. Securing the rear rail on the 2145 UPS-1U 43
18. Securing the front rail on the 2145 UPS-1U 43
19. Removing the 2145 UPS-1U front panel 45
20. The 2145 UPS-1U internal battery connector
with protective tape..........45
21. The 2145 UPS-1U internal battery connector 46
22. 2145 UPS-1U (rear view) ........46
23. The 2145 UPS-1U front panel assembly 47
24. 2145 UPS-1U power cable retention bracket
hardware .............48
25. 2145 UPS-1U power cable retention bracket 48
26. SAN Volume Controller 2145-8G4 support rails
installation kit............50
27. Inserting the right slide rail into the rear rack
mounting flange ...........50
28. Extending the right slide rail .......51
29. Attaching the latch strike to the front of the
rail ...............51
30. Attaching the slide rail to the rear mounting
flange ..............52
31. Connecting the SAN Volume Controller
2145-8G4 power cable to the 2145 UPS-1U ..54
32. The SAN Volume Controller 2145-8G4 before
you attach the cable retention bracket ....57
33. The SAN Volume Controller 2145-8G4 with
cable retention bracket option Aattached ..57
34. The SAN Volume Controller 2145-8G4 with
cable retention bracket option Battached...58
35. Connectors at the back of the SAN Volume
Controller 2145-8G4 ..........59
36. Front panel display when push buttons are
pressed ..............60
37. Node number ............60
38. Ethernet mode ...........61
39. SAN Volume Controller 2145-8F4 and SAN
Volume Controller 2145-8F2 operator
information panel ..........69
40. SAN Volume Controller 2145-8F4 rear panel 72
41. SAN Volume Controller 2145-8F2 rear panel 72
42. SAN Volume Controller 2145-8F4 fibre-channel
LEDs...............73
43. SAN Volume Controller 2145-8F4 and SAN
Volume Controller 2145-8F2 ac and dc LEDs .75
44. Service ports of the SAN Volume Controller
2145-8F4 .............76
45. Ports not used by the SAN Volume Controller
2145-8F4 .............77
46. Ports not used on the front panel of the SAN
Volume Controller 2145-8F4 .......77
47. The physical port numbers for the SAN
Volume Controller 2145-8F4 .......79
48. The physical port numbers for the SAN
Volume Controller 2145-8F2 .......79
49. Installing the support rails for a2145 UPS-1U
into the rack ............80
50. Adjusting the rail depth on the 2145 UPS-1U 81
51. Securing the rear rail on the 2145 UPS-1U 81
52. Securing the front rail on the 2145 UPS-1U 82
53. Removing the 2145 UPS-1U front panel 83
54. The 2145 UPS-1U internal battery connector
with protective tape..........84
55. The 2145 UPS-1U internal battery connector 84
56. 2145 UPS-1U (rear view) ........85
57. The 2145 UPS-1U front panel assembly 85
58. 2145 UPS-1U power cable retention bracket
hardware .............86
59. 2145 UPS-1U power cable retention bracket 87
60. Retracting the latch lock carrier ......88
61. Opening the front latch-lock carrier assembly 88
62. Opening the back latch-lock carrier assembly 89
63. Installing the front end of the rail .....90
64. Closing the latch-lock carrier assembly ...91
65. Connecting the SAN Volume Controller
2145-8F2 power cable to the 2145 UPS-1U ..93
66. Attaching the cable retention bracket to the
SAN Volume Controller 2145-8F4 power cable .94
67. The SAN Volume Controller 2145-8F4 with
cable retention bracket attached ......94
68. Connectors at the back of the SAN Volume
Controller 2145-8F4 ..........95
69. Connectors at the back of the SAN Volume
Controller 2145-8F2 ..........95
70. Front panel display when push buttons are
pressed ..............96
71. Node number ............97
72. Ethernet mode ...........97
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73. SAN Volume Controller 2145-4F2 connector
locations ............. 107
74. Installing the support rails for a2145 UPS-1U
into the rack ............115
75. Adjusting the rail depth on the 2145 UPS-1U 115
76. Securing the rear rail on the 2145 UPS-1U 116
77. Securing the front rail on the 2145 UPS-1U 116
78. Removing the 2145 UPS-1U front panel 118
79. The 2145 UPS-1U internal battery connector
with protective tape .........119
80. The 2145 UPS-1U internal battery connector 119
81. 2145 UPS-1U (rear view) ........ 120
82. The 2145 UPS-1U front panel assembly 120
83. Installing support rails for a2145 UPS into
the rack ............. 122
84. Opening the top of the 2145 UPS shipping
carton .............. 124
85. Sliding the 2145 UPS to the end of the carton. 124
86. Fastening the battery retaining bracket 125
87. Removing the 2145 UPS electronics assembly 126
88. Installing the 2145 UPS into arack .... 127
89. Installing the 2145 UPS power cable .... 128
90. Power switch and indicators on the 2145 UPS 128
91. Retracting the latch lock carrier ..... 129
92. Opening the front latch-lock carrier assembly 130
93. Opening the back latch-lock carrier assembly 130
94. Installing the front end of the rail ..... 131
95. Closing the latch-lock carrier assembly 132
96. Installing the SAN Volume Controller
2145-4F2 into arack ......... 133
97. Connecting the SAN Volume Controller
2145-4F2 power cable to the 2145 UPS-1U .. 134
98. Connecting the SAN Volume Controller
2145-4F2 power cable to the 2145 UPS ... 135
99. Connectors at the back of the SAN Volume
Controller 2145-4F2 ......... 136
100. Front panel display when push buttons are
pressed ............. 137
101. Node number ........... 138
102. Ethernet mode ........... 138
103. Menu options sequence ........ 144
104. Recover Cluster? menu sequence ..... 146
105. Create cluster? menu sequence...... 147
106. Select language? menu sequence ..... 150
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About this guide
This guide provides an overview of the IBM System Storage SAN Volume
Controller and detailed installation instructions.
Who should use this guide?
The intended audience for this guide is the IBM service representative.
This guide should be read by the IBM service representative who is responsible for
the initial installation of the SAN Volume Controller hardware, including the
master console hardware option, the redundant ac power switch, and the
uninterruptible power supply.
After the IBM service representative has installed the SAN Volume Controller
hardware, the customers must use the IBM System Storage SAN Volume Controller:
Software Installation and Configuration Guide to install any additional software and to
configure the SAN Volume Controller.
Summary of changes
This document contains terminology, maintenance, and editorial changes.
Technical changes or additions to the text and illustrations are indicated by a
vertical line to the left of the change. This summary of changes describes new
functions that have been added to this release.
Summary of changes for GC27-2132-01 SAN Volume
Controller Hardware Installation Guide
The Summary of Changes provides alist of new, modified, and changed
information since the last version of the guide.
New information
This topic describes the changes to this guide since the previous edition,
GC27-2132-00. The following sections summarize the changes that have been
implemented since the previous version.
This version includes the following new information:
vNew topics:
–Information to help you get started with learning about and installing the
SAN Volume Controller.
–Instructions for installing anew cable retention bracket for the SAN Volume
Controller 2145-8G4.
–An example for cabling redundant ac power switches.
–Anumber of new glossary terms and definitions.
vThis publication continues to document the SAN Volume Controller by model
number.
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Note: If text is referring to the SAN Volume Controller, it is referring to a
generic SAN Volume Controller and can be referring to all SAN Volume
Controller models. When the SAN Volume Controller is referred to as the
SAN Volume Controller 2145-4F2, the SAN Volume Controller 2145-8F2,
the SAN Volume Controller 2145-8F4, or the SAN Volume Controller
2145-8G4, the specific SAN Volume Controller is designated.
Changed information
This section lists the updates that were made in this document.
vRevised the cable numbers for the redundant ac power switch and the 2145
UPS-1U and the outlet type for the power distribution unit.
vAdded information about sending and receiving Call Home and Inventory
information e-mails.
Removed Information
This section lists information that was removed from this book.
vMoved most of the information about SAN Volume Controller 2145-8F4 and
SAN Volume Controller 2145-8F2 to Appendix A, “SAN Volume Controller
2145-8F4 and SAN Volume Controller 2145-8F2,” on page 65 in the back of this
book.
vMoved most of the information about SAN Volume Controller 2145-4F2 to
Appendix B, “SAN Volume Controller 2145-4F2,” on page 101 in the back of this
book.
vMoved most of the information about the 2145 UPS to Appendix B, “SAN
Volume Controller 2145-4F2,” on page 101 in the back of this book.
Summary of changes for GC27-2132-00 SAN Volume
Controller Hardware Installation Guide
The Summary of Changes provides alist of new, modified, and changed
information since the last version of the guide.
New information
This topic describes the changes to this guide since the previous edition,
GC26-7900-00. The following sections summarize the changes that have since been
implemented from the previous version.
This version includes the following new information:
vNew topics:
–The SAN Volume Controller hardware has been updated. The new model is
the SAN Volume Controller 2145-8G4. This guide describes the SAN Volume
Controller 2145-8G4 hardware and installation in various topics.
–Overview and installation of the redundant ac power switch
–Installation checklists for the required installation tasks
–Installation of the cable retention brackets for the SAN Volume Controller
2145-8G4, SAN Volume Controller 2145-8F4 and the 2145 UPS-1U
–European and Taiwan contact information
–Front panel indicators: charging and recovering
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Changed information
This section lists the updates that were made in this document.
vThere is anew SAN Volume Controller model, the SAN Volume Controller
2145-8G4. This publication continues to document the SAN Volume Controller
by model number.
Note: If text is referring to the SAN Volume Controller, it is referring to a
generic SAN Volume Controller and can be referring to all SAN Volume
Controller models. When the SAN Volume Controller is referred to as the
SAN Volume Controller 2145-4F2, the SAN Volume Controller 2145-8F2,
the SAN Volume Controller 2145-8F4, or the SAN Volume Controller
2145-8G4, the specific SAN Volume Controller is designated.
vThe IBM System Storage SAN Volume Controller Installation Guide is now titled
IBM System Storage SAN Volume Controller: Hardware Installation Guide.
vThe IBM System Storage SAN Volume Controller Configuration Guide is now titled
IBM System Storage SAN Volume Controller: Software Installation and Configuration
Guide.
vThe IBM System Storage Master Console for SAN Volume Controller: Installation and
User’s Guide and the IBM System Storage Master Console for SAN Volume
Controller Information Center are no longer updated and distributed. Instead, all
pertinent information from those information units have been incorporated into
other SAN Volume Controller publications.
vThe procedure for checking the grounding of aSAN Volume Controller node.
vThe description of the shutdown operation of the 2145 UPS-1U and the 2145
UPS
v“Using the front panel of the SAN Volume Controller” topics have moved to an
appendix.
Emphasis
Different typefaces are used in this guide to show emphasis.
The following typefaces are used to show emphasis:
Boldface Text in boldface represents menu items and
command names.
Italics Text in italics is used to emphasize aword.
In command syntax, it is used for variables
for which you supply actual values, such as
adefault directory or the name of acluster.
Monospace Text in monospace identifies the data or
commands that you type, samples of
command output, examples of program code
or messages from the system, or names of
command flags, parameters, arguments, and
name-value pairs.
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SAN Volume Controller library and related publications
Alist of other publications that are related to this product are provided to you for
your reference.
The tables in this section list and describe the following publications:
vThe publications that make up the library for the IBM System Storage SAN
Volume Controller
vOther IBM publications that relate to the SAN Volume Controller
SAN Volume Controller library
The following table lists and describes the publications that make up the SAN
Volume Controller library. Unless otherwise noted, these publications are available
in Adobe portable document format (PDF) from the following Web site:
http://www.ibm.com/storage/support/2145
Title Description Order number
IBM System Storage SAN
Volume Controller: CIM Agent
Developer’s Reference
This reference guide
describes the objects and
classes in aCommon
Information Model (CIM)
environment.
SC26-7904
IBM System Storage SAN
Volume Controller:
Command-Line Interface User’s
Guide
This guide describes the
commands that you can use
from the SAN Volume
Controller command-line
interface (CLI).
SC26-7903
IBM System Storage SAN
Volume Controller: Software
Installation and Configuration
Guide
This guide provides
guidelines for configuring
your SAN Volume Controller.
SC23-6628
IBM System Storage SAN
Volume Controller: Host
Attachment Guide
This guide provides
guidelines for attaching the
SAN Volume Controller to
your host system.
SC26-7905
IBM System Storage SAN
Volume Controller: Hardware
Installation Guide
This guide includes the
instructions that the IBM
service representative uses to
install the SAN Volume
Controller.
GC27-2132
IBM System Storage SAN
Volume Controller: Planning
Guide
This guide introduces the
SAN Volume Controller and
lists the features you can
order. It also provides
guidelines for planning the
installation and configuration
of the SAN Volume
Controller.
GA32-0551
IBM System Storage SAN
Volume Controller: Service
Guide
This guide includes the
instructions that the IBM
service representative uses to
service the SAN Volume
Controller.
GC26-7901
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Title Description Order number
IBM Systems Safety Notices This guide contains
translated caution and
danger statements. Each
caution and danger
statement in the SAN
Volume Controller
documentation has anumber
that you can use to locate the
corresponding statement in
your language in the IBM
Systems Safety Notices
document.
G229-9054
Other IBM publications
The following table lists and describes other IBM publications that contain
additional information that is related to the SAN Volume Controller.
You can download IBM eServer xSeries, IBM xSeries, and IBM System x
publications from the following Web site:
http://www-304.ibm.com/jct01004c/systems/support/
Title Description Order number
IBM System Storage Multipath
Subsystem Device Driver:
User’s Guide
This guide describes the IBM
System Storage Multipath
Subsystem Device Driver
Version 1.6 for TotalStorage
Products and how to use it
with the SAN Volume
Controller. This publication is
referred to as the IBM System
Storage Multipath Subsystem
Device Driver: User’s Guide.
GC27-2122
IBM TotalStorage DS4300
Fibre Channel Storage
Subsystem Installation, User’s,
and Maintenance Guide
This guide describes how to
install and configure the IBM
TotalStorage DS4300
Fibre-Channel Storage
Subsystem.
GC26-7722
IBM eServer xSeries 306m
(Types 8849 and 8491)
Installation Guide
This guide describes how to
install the IBM eServer
xSeries 306m, which is the
hardware delivered for some
versions of the hardware
master console.
MIGR-61615
IBM xSeries 306m (Types 8849
and 8491) User’s Guide
This guide describes how to
use the IBM eServer xSeries
306m, which is the hardware
delivered for some versions
of the hardware master
console.
MIGR-61901
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Title Description Order number
IBM xSeries 306m (Types 8849
and 8491) Problem
Determination and Service
Guide
This guide can help you
troubleshoot and resolve
problems with the IBM
eServer xSeries 306m, which
is the hardware delivered for
some versions of the
hardware master console.
MIGR-62594
IBM eServer xSeries 306 (Type
8836) Installation Guide
This guide describes how to
install the IBM eServer
xSeries 306, which is the
hardware delivered for some
versions of the hardware
master console.
MIGR-55080
IBM eServer xSeries 306 (Type
8836) User’s Guide
This guide describes how to
use the IBM eServer xSeries
306, which is the hardware
delivered for some versions
of the hardware master
console.
MIGR-55079
IBM eServer xSeries 306 (Types
1878, 8489 and 8836)
Hardware Maintenance Manual
and Troubleshooting Guide
This guide can help you
troubleshoot problems and
maintain the IBM eServer
xSeries 306, which is the
hardware delivered for some
versions of the hardware
master console.
MIGR-54820
IBM eServer xSeries 305 (Type
8673) Installation Guide
This guide describes how to
install the IBM eServer
xSeries 305, which is the
hardware delivered for some
versions of the hardware
master console.
MIGR-44200
IBM eServer xSeries 305 (Type
8673) User’s Guide
This guide describes how to
use the IBM eServer xSeries
305, which is the hardware
delivered for some versions
of the hardware master
console.
MIGR-44199
IBM eServer xSeries 305 (Type
8673) Hardware Maintenance
Manual and Troubleshooting
Guide
This guide can help you
troubleshoot problems and
maintain the IBM eServer
xSeries 305, which is the
hardware delivered for some
versions of the hardware
master console.
MIGR-44094
IBM TotalStorage 3534 Model
F08 SAN Fibre Channel Switch
User’s Guide
This guide introduces the
IBM TotalStorage SAN
Switch 3534 Model F08.
GC26-7454
IBM System x3250 (Types 4364
and 4365) Installation Guide
This guide describes how to
install the IBM System x3250,
which is the hardware
delivered for some versions
of the hardware master
console.
MIGR-5069761
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Title Description Order number
IBM System x3250 (Types 4364
and 4365) User’s Guide
This guide describes how to
use the IBM System x3250,
which is the hardware
delivered for some versions
of the hardware master
console.
MIGR-66373
IBM System x3250 (Types 4364
and 4365) Problem
Determination and Service
Guide
This guide can help you
troubleshoot and resolve
problems with the IBM
System x3250, which is the
hardware delivered for some
versions of the hardware
master console.
MIGR-66374
IBM TotalStorage SAN Switch
2109 Model F16 User’s Guide
This guide introduces the
IBM TotalStorage SAN
Switch 2109 Model F16.
GC26-7439
IBM TotalStorage SAN Switch
2109 Model F32 User’s Guide
This guide introduces the
IBM TotalStorage SAN
Switch 2109 Model F32. It
also describes the features of
the switch and tells you
where to find more
information about those
features.
GC26-7517
IBM System Storage
Productivity Center
Introduction and Planning
Guide
This guide introduces the
IBM System Storage
Productivity Center hardware
and software.
SC23-8824
IBM System Storage
Productivity Center Hardware
Installation and Configuration
Guide
This guide describes how to
install and configure the IBM
System Storage Productivity
Center hardware.
SC23-8822
IBM System Storage
Productivity Center Software
Installation and User’s Guide
This guide describes how to
install and use the IBM
System Storage Productivity
Center software.
SC23-8823
Some related publications are available from the following SAN Volume Controller
support Web site:
http://www.ibm.com/storage/support/2145
Related Web sites
The following Web sites provide information about the SAN Volume Controller or
related products or technologies.
Type of information Web site
SAN Volume Controller
support
http://www.ibm.com/storage/support/2145
Technical support for IBM
storage products
http://www.ibm.com/storage/support/
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Safety and environmental notices
Safety must be aconcern for anyone using aSAN Volume Controller, redundant ac
power switch, or an uninterruptible power supply (UPS).
The Danger and Caution notices for the SAN Volume Controller and any related
UPSs can be found in the IBM Systems Safety Notices.Please review the topics
concerning the safety notices to ensure that you are in compliance.
Important: Be sure to read the multilingual safety instructions on the SAN Volume
Controller web site before you use the product. Go to
http://www.ibm.com/storage/support/2145, click the current product
documentation link, and then click Multi-language.
Definitions of notices
Ensure that you understand the typographic conventions that are used to indicate
special notices.
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The notices throughout the SAN Volume Controller documentation and in the IBM
Systems Safety Notices document follow specific guidelines for their content.
The following notices are used throughout this library to convey specific meanings:
Note: These notices provide important tips, guidance, or advice.
Attention: These notices indicate possible damage to programs, devices, or data.
An attention notice appears before the instruction or the situation in which damage
might occur.
CAUTION:
These notices indicate situations that can be potentially hazardous to you. A
caution notice precedes the description of apotentially hazardous procedural
step or situation.
DANGER
These notices indicate situations that can be potentially lethal or extremely
hazardous to you. Adanger notice precedes the description of apotentially
lethal or extremely hazardous procedural step or situation.
The caution and danger notices that appear in this document are also in the
multilingual IBM Systems Safety Notices document. Use the reference numbers in
parentheses; for example (1), at the end of each notice to find the matching
translated notice.
Inspecting the SAN Volume Controller for unsafe conditions
Use caution when working in any potential safety hazardous situation that is not
covered in the safety checks. If unsafe conditions are present, determine how
serious the hazards are and whether you can continue before you correct the
problem.
Before you start the safety inspection, make sure the power is off, and the power
cord is disconnected.
Each machine has required safety items installed to protect users and IBM service
personnel from injury. This guide addresses only those items.
Important: Good judgment must also be used to identify potential safety hazards
due to attachment of non-IBM features or options not covered by this
inspection guide.
If any unsafe conditions are present, you must determine how serious the apparent
hazard could be and whether you can continue without first correcting the
problem. For example, consider the following conditions and their potential safety
hazards:
Electrical hazards (especially primary power)
Primary voltage on the frame can cause serious or lethal electrical shock.
Explosive hazards
Adamaged CRT face or abulging capacitor can cause serious injury.
Mechanical hazards
Loose or missing items (for example, nuts and screws) can cause serious
injury.
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Perform the following steps to inspect each SAN Volume Controller node for
unsafe conditions. If necessary, see any suitable safety publications.
1. Turn off the SAN Volume Controller and disconnect the power cord.
2. Check the frame for damage (loose, broken, or sharp edges).
3. Check the power cables using the following steps:
a. Ensure that the third-wire ground connector is in good condition. Use a
meter to check that the third-wire ground continuity is 0.1 ohm or less
between the external ground pin and the frame ground.
b. Ensure that the power cord is the appropriate type, as specified in the parts
listings.
c. Ensure that the insulation is not worn or damaged.
4. Check for any obvious nonstandard changes, both inside and outside the
machine. Use good judgment about the safety of any such changes.
5. Check inside the SAN Volume Controller for any obvious unsafe conditions,
such as metal particles, contamination, water or other fluids, or marks of
overheating, fire, or smoke damage.
6. Check for worn, damaged, or pinched cables.
7. Ensure that the voltage that is specified on the product-information label
matches the specified voltage of the electrical power outlet. If necessary, verify
the voltage.
8. Inspect the power supply assemblies and check that the fasteners (screws or
rivets) in the cover of the power-supply unit have not been removed or
disturbed.
9. Before connecting the SAN Volume Controller to the SAN, check the
grounding.
External machine check
Ensure that you perform an external machine check before you install the SAN
Volume Controller.
Perform the following steps to conduct an external machine check:
1. Verify that all external covers are present and are not damaged.
2. Ensure that all latches and hinges are in the correct operating condition.
3. If the SAN Volume Controller is not installed in arack cabinet, check for loose
or broken feet.
4. Check the power cord for damage.
5. Check the external signal cable for damage.
6. Check the cover for sharp edges, damage, or alterations that expose the internal
parts of the device.
7. Correct any problems that you find.
Internal machine checks
Ensure that you perform an internal machine check before you install the SAN
Volume Controller.
Perform the following steps to conduct the internal machine check:
1. Check for any non-IBM changes that might have been made to the machine. If
any are present, obtain the “Non-IBM Alteration Attachment Survey,” form
number R009, from the IBM branch office. Complete the form and return it to
the branch office.
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