Lenovo ThinkSystem DE Series User manual

ThinkSystem DE Series
Installing DE2000, DE4000, and DE6000
Machine Types: DE2000H (7Y70, 7Y71), DE4000H (7Y74, 7Y7 ,
7Y77), DE4000F (7Y76), DE6000H (7Y78, 7Y80), DE6000F (7Y79),
DE120S (7Y63), DE240S (7Y68), and DE600S (7Y69)

Second edition (June 2022)
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Contents
1. Install and set up DE2000, DE4000, and DE6000 storage systems 1
2. Overview 2
3. Install and set up 60-drives 4
3.1. Prepare for installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ê4
3.2. Install the hardware . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ê6
3.3. Cable the shelves . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ê10
3.4. Complete storage system setup and configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ê13
3.4.1. Step 1: Cable the data hosts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ê13
Option 1: Direct-attach topology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ê13
Option 2: Fabric topology. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ê14
3.4.2. Step 2: Connect and configure the management connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ê14
Option 1: DHCP server . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ê14
Option 2: Static IP address . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ê15
3.4.3. Step 3: Configure and manage your storage system. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ê17
4. Install and set up 12 and 24-drives 18
4.1. Prepare for installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ê18
4.2. Install the hardware . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ê20
4.3. Connect the cables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ê23
4.4. Complete storage system setup and configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ê26
4.4.1. Step 1: Cable the data hosts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ê26
Option 1: Direct-attach topology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ê26
Option 2: Fabric topology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ê26
4.4.2. Step 2: Connect and configure the management connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ê27
Option 1: DHCP server . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ê27
Option 2: Static IP address . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ê28
4.4.3. Step 3: Configure storage system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ê30
5. Appendix 31
5.1. Contacting support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ê31
5.2. Notices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ê31
5.3. Trademarks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ê32

Chapter 1. Install and set up DE2000, DE4000, and
DE6000 storage systems
Learn how to install and set up the DE2000, DE4000, or DE6000 storage
system.
You can choose one of the following formats to guide you through installing and setting up your
new storage system.
•PDF
This is a printable PDF of step-by-step instructions with live links to additional content. Choose
one of the following posters to get started.
◦DE4000H (4U60), DE6000H (4U60) and DE600S PDF poster
◦DE6000H (2U24), DE6000F, DE4000F, DE2000H/DE4000H (2U12), DE2000H/DE4000H
(2U24), DE120S, and DE240S PDF poster
•Online instructions
These are the setup instructions described on this site. Start with one of the following topics to
get started.
◦Prepare to install DE4000H (4U60), DE6000H (4U60) and DE600S
◦Prepare to install DE6000H (2U24), DE6000F, DE4000F, DE2000H/DE4000H (2U12),
DE2000H/DE4000H (2U24), DE120S, and DE240S
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Chapter 2. Overview
Before you begin installing and setting up your new storage system, familiarize
yourself with the installation process:
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Direct-attach
or
Fabric?
Complete
system setup and
configuration
Direct-attach
topology
Fabrictopology
Management
Port Configuration
with Static IPAddress
Management port
configuration with DHCP
Connect and configure
the management
connection
After installing the
hardware
Prepare for installation
Receive, unpack, and
inventory equipment
Contact customer
supportto receive
missing items
Do I have
everything I
ordered?
No
Yes
Install hardware
Cable the data hosts
based onyour
network type
Power the
controller shelves
Complete storage
system setup and
configuration
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Chapter 3. Install and set up 60-drives
3.1. Prepare for installation
Learn how to prepare to install your DE4000H (4U60), DE6000H (4U60), or
DE600S series storage system.
Steps
1. Create an account and register your hardware at datacentersupport.lenovo.com.
2. Ensure that the following items are in the box that you received.
Shelf, bezel, and rackmount hardware
Shelf handles x4
The following table identifies the types of cables you might receive. If you receive a cable not
listed in the table, see Lenovo Press to locate the cable and identify its use.
Connector type Cable type Use
Ethernet cables
(if ordered)
Management connection
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Connector type Cable type Use
I/O cables
(if ordered)
Cabling the data hosts
Power cables
x2 per shelf
(if ordered)
Powering up the storage
system
SAS cables (Included only with
the drive shelves)
Cabling the shelves
3. Ensure that you provide the following items.
Phillips #2 screwdriver
Flashlight
ESD strap
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4U rack space: A standard 19 in. (48.30 cm)
rack to fit 4U shelves of the following
dimensions.
Depth: 38.25 in. (97.16 cm)
Width: 17.66 in. (44.86 cm)
Height: 6.87 in. (17.46 cm)
Max Weight: 250 lb (113 kg)
A supported browser for the management
software:
•Google Chrome (version 47 and later)
•Microsoft Internet Explorer (version 11 and
later)
•Microsoft Edge (EdgeHTML 12 and later)
•Mozilla Firefox (version 31 and later)
•Safari (version 9 and later)
3.2. Install the hardware
Learn how to install a DE4000H (4U60), DE6000H (4U60), or DE600S storage
system in a two-post rack or a Lenovo system cabinet.
Before you begin
•Register your hardware at datacentersupport.lenovo.com.
•Prepare a flat, static-free work area.
•Obtain an ESD wristband and take anti-static precautions.
Read through all the instructions before proceeding with the steps below.
Steps
1. Unpack the hardware contents, and then inventory the contained hardware against the packing
slip.
2. Install the rails.
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If instructions were included with your rack-mounting hardware, refer to them to learn how to
install the rails.
For square hole cabinets, you must first install the provided cage nuts to
secure the front and rear of the shelf with screws.
3. Install the shelf.
An empty shelf weighs approximately 132 lb (60 kg). A mechanized lift or four
people using lift handles are required to safely move an empty shelf.
a. If lifting the shelf by hand, attach the four lift handles. Push up on each handle until it clicks
into place.
b. Supporting the shelf from the bottom, slide it into the cabinet. If the lift handles are used,
remove them one set at a time as the shelf slides into the cabinet. To remove the handles,
pull back on the release latch, push down, then pull away from the shelf.
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4. Secure the shelf.
a. Insert screws into the first and third holes from the top of the shelf on both sides to secure it
to the front of the cabinet.
b. Place two back brackets on each side of the upper rear section of the shelf. Insert screws
into the first and third holes of each bracket to secure the back of the cabinet.
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5. Install the drives.
a. Wrap the strap end of the ESD wristband around your wrist, and secure the clip end to a
metal ground to prevent static discharges.
b. Starting at the front left slot of the top drawer, install each drive by gently positioning into
the drive slot and lowering the raised drive handle until it clicks into place.
▪If you are installing fewer than 60 drives, if you have solid-state drives (SSDs), or if your
drives have different capacities:
▪Maintain a minimum of 20 drives per shelf. Install drives in the front four slots in
each drawer first, for adequate airflow for cooling.
▪Distribute any remaining drives across the drawers. If possible, install an equal
number of each type of drive in each drawer to allow for the creation of Drawer Loss
Protected volume groups or disk pools.
▪Distribute any SSDs evenly across the drawers.
c. Carefully slide the drawer back in by pushing the center and gently closing both latches.
▪Do not force the drawer into place.
▪Use the connector tool, disconnect the connector of the snake cable and reconnect it,
make sure you hear a click to determine the reconnection is properly done.
▪Disconnection and reconnection should only be required during initial setup or if the tray
is shipped to a different location.
d. Attach the front bezel.
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Risk of equipment damage — Stop pushing the drawer if you feel binding. Use
the release levers at the front of the drawer to slide the drawer back out. Then,
carefully reinsert the drawer into the slot.
3.3. Cable the shelves
Learn how to attach the power cables and power on the drive shelves.
Before you begin
•Install your hardware.
•Take anti-static precautions.
This procedure applies to IOM12 and IOM12B drive shelves.

This procedure is for like-for-like shelf IOM hot-swaps or replacements. This
means you can only replace an IOM12 module with another IOM12 module or
replace an IOM12B module with another IOM12B module. (Your shelf can have
two IOM12 modules or have two IOM12B modules.)
Steps
a. Cable the shelves.
Cable the system according to your configuration. If you need more cabling options than the
examples shown in this section, see Cabling.
For the examples shown in this section, you need the following cables:
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SAS cables
Cabling examples:
Example A: An DE4000H (4U60) controller shelf with two DE600S disk shelves in a
standard SAS configuration.
1. Cable controller A to IOM A of the first drive shelf.
2. Cable IOM A of the first drive shelf to IOM A of the second drive shelf.
3. Cable IOM B of the first drive shelf to IOM B of the second drive shelf.
4. Cable controller B to IOM B of the second drive shelf.
Example B: An DE4000H (4U60) controller shelf with one DE600S disk shelf in a standard
SAS configuration.
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1. Cable controller A to IOM A.
2. Cable controller B to IOM B.
b. Power the drive shelves.
You need the following cables:
Power cables
Confirm the drive shelf power switches are off.
1. Connect the two power cables for each shelf to different power distribution units (PDUs) in
the cabinet or rack.
2. If you have drive shelves, turn on their two power switches first. Wait 2 minutes before
applying power to the controller shelf.
3. Turn on the two power switches on the controller shelf.
4. Check the LEDs and seven-segment display on each controller.
During boot, the seven-segment display shows the repeating sequence of OS, Sd, blank to
indicate the controller is performing start-of-day processing. After the controller has booted
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up, the shelf ID is displayed.
Example: Power connections are on the rear of the shelf.
(1) Host Link LED (Controllers without two base-board ports on the rear do not have the
LEDs.)
(2) Attention LED (amber)
(3) Seven-segment display
3.4. Complete storage system setup and configuration
Learn how to cable the controllers to your network and complete storage
system setup and configuration.
3.4.1. Step 1: Cable the data hosts
Cable the system according to your network topology.
Option 1: Direct-attach topology
The following example shows cabling to the data hosts using a direct-attach topology.
Table 1. Example A: Direct-attach topology
1. Connect each host adapter directly to the
host ports on the controllers.
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Option 2: Fabric topology
The following example shows cabling to the data hosts using a fabric topology.
Table 2. Example B: Fabric topology
1. Connect each host adapter directly to the
switch.
2. Connect each switch directly to the host
ports on the controllers.
3.4.2. Step 2: Connect and configure the management connection
You can configure the controller management ports using a DHCP server or a static IP address.
Option 1: DHCP server
Learn how to configure the management ports with a DHCP server.
Before you begin
•Configure your DHCP server to associate an IP address, subnet mask, and gateway address as
a permanent lease for each controller.
•Obtain the assigned IP addresses to connect to the storage system from your network
administrator.
Steps
1. Connect an Ethernet cable to each controller’s management port, and connect the other end to
your network.
Ethernet cables (if ordered)
The following figures show examples of the controller’s management port location:
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DE2000 and DE4000 P1 Management Port DE6000 controller P1 Management Port
2. Open a browser and connect to the storage system using one of the controller IP addresses
provided to you by your network administrator.
Option 2: Static IP address
Learn how to configure the management ports manually by entering the IP address and the subnet
mask.
Before you begin
•Obtain the controllers' IP address, subnet mask, gateway address, and DNS and NTP server
information from your network administrator.
•Make sure the laptop you are using is not receiving network configuration from a DHCP server.
Steps
1. Using an Ethernet cable, connect controller A’s management port to the Ethernet port on a
laptop.
Ethernet cables (if ordered)
The following figures show examples of the controller’s management port location:
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DE2000 and DE4000 P1 Management Port DE6000 controller P1 Management Port
2. Open a browser and use the default IP address (169.254.128.101) to establish a connection to
the controller. The controller sends back a self-signed certificate. The browser informs you that
the connection is not secure.
3. Follow the browser’s instructions to proceed and launch ThinkSystem System Manager.
If you are unable to establish a connection, verify that you are not receiving
network configuration from a DHCP server.
4. Set the storage system’s password to login.
5. Use the network settings provided by your network administrator in the Configure Network
Settings wizard to configure controller A’s network settings, and then select Finish.
Because you reset the IP address, System Manager loses connection to the
controller.
6. Disconnect your laptop from the storage system, and connect the management port on
controller A to your network.
7. Open a browser on a computer connected to your network, and enter controller A’s newly
configured IP address.
If you lose the connection to controller A, you can connect an ethernet cable
to controller B to reestablish connection to controller A through controller B
(169.254.128.102).
8. Log in using the password you set previously.
The Configure Network Settings wizard will appear.
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9. Use the network settings provided by your network administrator in the Configure Network
Settings wizard to configure controller B’s network settings, and then select Finish.
10. Connect controller B to your network.
11. Validate controller B’s network settings by entering controller B’s newly configured IP address
in a browser.
If you lose the connection to controller B, you can use your previously
validated connection to controller A to reestablish connection to controller B
through controller A.
3.4.3. Step 3: Configure and manage your storage system
After you have installed your hardware, use the ThinkSystem System Manager to configure and
manage your storage system.
Before you begin
•Configure your management ports.
•Verify and record your password and IP addresses.
Steps
1. Use the ThinkSystem System Manager to configure and manage your storage arrays.
2. In the simplest network configuration, connect your controller to a web browser and use
ThinkSystem System Manager for managing a single DE2000, DE4000, or DE6000 series
storage array.
For accessing System Manager, use the same IP
addresses that you used to configure your
management ports.
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