Lenovo ThinkSystem DM7100F Manual

Prepare for installation Install hardware Cable storage Complete system setup
and configuration
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ThinkSystem DM7100F Systems
Installation and Setup Instructions
Machine type: 7D25
Prepare for installation | Stage 1
You provide
In the box
Pre-setup
1. Unpack all boxes and inventory contents.
2. Complete the Cluster Configuration Worksheet.
Client
Runs the software to configure
your storage system.
Rack space
4U per DM7100F chassis
+2U for each DM240N shelf
Additional network cables
For connecting your storage system
to your network switch and
Microsoft®Windows®client
RJ-45 cables
Wrench port (e0M/BMC)
(order-dependent)
100 GbE cables (QSFP28) Additional cables
Power cables
Ethernet cables
micro USB console cable
Slide rail kit
Cable management tray
Screwdriver
25 GbE cables (SFP28)
HA interconnect, GbE network cables
16 Gb FC or 25GbE cables
Mezzanine cards (SFPs pre-installed)
32 Gb FC (SFP+ Op)
FC optical network cables
Storage Cables
mini-SAS HD to
mini-SAS HD cables

Install hardware | Stage 2
Switchless cluster: Connect ports e3a to e3a and
ports e3b to e3b
Switched cluster: Controller 1: Connect port e0a to switch 1
and port e0b to switch 2. Controller 2: Connect port e0a to
switch 1 and port e0b to switch 2.
Connect ports e0a to e0a and ports e0b to e0b.
Connect ports to the 25 GbE data network switches
(optional, configuration dependent).
• Install the rail kits, as needed, and then install and secure your system
using the instructions included with the kit.
• Attach cable management devices (as shown).
• Place the bezel on the front of the system.
• Install any drive shelves for your system.
Installing system in a rack
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LIFTING HAZARD
CAUTION
≥50.1 kg (≥110.2 lbs.)
Cabling the controller for a switchless or switched cluster
See your network administrator for help connecting to your switches.
DO NOT plug the power cables into a power source yet.
The system will boot as soon as the power cables are plugged into the power source and power supplies.
100 GbE cables (cluster network)
25 GbE cables
Ethernet cables
Optical cables
Pull-tab
Attention: Be sure to check the illustration arrow for the
proper cable connector pull-tab orientation.
Note:To unplug a cable, gently pull the tab to release the locking mechanism.
Pull-tab
X1151A
X1148A
Connect ports to the FC data network switches
(optional, configuration dependent).
Connect the Wrench port (e0M/BMC) to the management switches.
25 GbE cables
FC cables
Rear view of DM240N drive shelf
e0a-e0b ports
Switched cluster To Ethernet or FC switches
(optional, configuration-dependent)
To Ethernet or FC switches
(optional, configuration-dependent)
To cluster
switches
To 25 GbE data
network switches
(optional, configuration-dependent)
To management
network switches
To 16Gb FC or
25GbE switches
(optional, configuration-dependent)
To 25 GbE data
network switches
(optional, configuration-dependent)
To management
network switches
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e0a e0b
e0a e0b
Switchless cluster
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To 16Gb FC or
25GbE switches
(optional, configuration-dependent)
e0a
e3a e3b
e0b
e0a e0b
e3a e3b
e3a e3b
e3a e3b
16Gb FC or 25GbE
16Gb FC or 25GbE
Rear view of DM7100F System
Connect the mezzanine cards (e0e through e0h) to either
16 Gb FC or 25 GbE switches; configuration dependent.
Strap the cables to the cable management arms. (not shown)

Cable storage | Stage 3
Cabling a DM7100F system to one DM240N shelf
100 GbE QSFP28 copper cable
Connect controller A port e0c
to port e0a on NSM A on the shelf.
Connect controller A port e0d
to port e0b on NSM B on the shelf.
Connect controller B port e0c
to port e0a on NSM B on the shelf.
Connect controller B port e0d
to port e0b on NSM A on the shelf.
Pull-tab
Attention: Be sure to check the illustration arrow for the proper cable connector pull-tab orientation.
Note:To unplug a cable, gently pull the tab to release the locking mechanism.
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Shelf 1
NSM A
NSM B
Controller A
Controller B
e0a
e0c e0d
e0c e0d
e0a
e0b
e0b
Cabling a DM7100F system to two DM240N shelves
100 GbE QSFP28 copper cable
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Shelf 1
NSM A
NSM B
Controller A
Controller B
e0a
e0c e0d
e0c
e0a
e0b
e0b
Shelf 2
NSM A
NSM B
e0a
e0a e0b
e0d
e0b
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Use the table below to connect your
controllers to the two DM240N shelves.
e0c
e0d
1
2
Controller A
Onboard
Controller B
e0a
e0b
e0a
e0b
Shelf 2
NSM A
NSM B
e0a
e0b
e0a
e0b
Shelf 1
NSM A
NSM B
Slot 5
e0c
e0d
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2
Onboard
Slot 5
Note: Prior to connecting the Nodes to the IOMs in the stack,
verify that the Tied Controller System ID matches your DM controller
Serial Number using the label on the top of the expansion shelf.
Refer to the label graphics on the right.
Tied Controller System
连接控制器系统
Stack #: 1
DM MT-M: 7YXX-CTO1WW
DM SN: XXXXXXXX

Cable storage | Stage 3 cont.
Cabling a DM7100F system
to three DM240S shelves
Connect the shelf-to-shelf ports
mini-SAS HD
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A
B
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A
B
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A
B
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Shelf 1
Shelf 2
Shelf 3
IOMA IOMB
Controller A
Controller B
0a 0d
0a 0d
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Connect Controller B to the drive shelves
Connect Controller A to the drive shelves
Pull-tab
Attention: Be sure to check the illustration arrow for the
proper cable connector pull-tab orientation.
Note:To unplug a cable, gently pull the tab to release the locking mechanism.
Pull-tab
Printed in China
(1P) P/N: SP47A89703

Complete system setup and configuration | Stage 4
3Completing initial cluster setup
1. Assign an initial node management IP address to one of the nodes:
• If you have DHCP configured on your management network, record the IP address assigned to the new controllers.
• If DHCP is not configured on your management network:
a. Open a console session using PuTTY, a terminal server, or the equivalent for your environment.
b. Enter the node management IP address when prompted.
2. Use Storage Manager Guided Setup to configure your cluster:
a. Point your browser to the address you assigned in step 1.
b. Enter the data from your Cluster Configuration Worksheet.
Note: When using Guided Setup to configure your cluster, ensure that your service processor addresses are configured in an isolated network so that the
addresses are not routable.
If your system has one or more external drive shelves, set the shelf IDs
Note: Shelf IDs are pre-set to 00 and 01 on the DM240N drive shelves. If you want to change the shelf IDs, you must create a tool to access the button.
1. Connect the shelves to different power sources, power on the drive shelf, and then remove the end cap on the left of the shelf.
2. Press and hold the shelf ID button until the first digit blinks, and then press the button to advance
the first digit (0-9) to the desired number. The first digit continues to blink.
3. Press and hold the button until the second digit blinks, and then press the button to advance
the second digit (0-9) to the desired number. The first digit stops blinking, and the second digit continues to blink.
4. Press and hold the button until the second digit stops blinking, and then replace the end cap on the shelf.
5. Wait about 10 seconds for both digits to start blinking again and for the LED to illuminate,
and then power-cycle the drive shelf to make the shelf ID take effect.
6. Repeat these steps for any remaining drive shelves.
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5Completing setup
1. Go to https://commercial.lenovo.com and log in with your corporate account.
2. Choose Monitor from the navigation pane to enter the ThinkSystem Intelligent Monitoring page.
3. Monitor health status of all your systems on the page.
4Using Storage Manager Guided Setup to configure your cluster
2Powering on the controllers
Connect and secure the power cables:
• Connect the shelves to different power sources.
• Connect the controllers to different power sources.
Note: The system begins to boot as soon as the power supplies are connected to the power sources. Booting may take up to 8 minutes.
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HELPFUL LINKS
• Lenovo Data Center Support Web site (worldwide):
http://datacentersupport.lenovo.com/
•Lenovo Data Center Support Web site (Chinese Mainland):
http://support.lenovo.com.cn/EsWeb/
•ThinkSystem Storage Documentation
https://thinksystem.lenovofiles.com/storage/help/index.jsp
Second Edition (January 2021)
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