LSI 620J User manual

SGI InfiniteStorage IS2224 Installation and
Overview Guide
007-5830-002

The information in this document supports the SGI InfiniteStorage 2224 (IS2224) storage
system.

620J Storage Enclosure
Installation and Overview Guide
46129-00, Rev. A

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Document 46129-00, Rev. A. March 2010
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Contents
CHAPTER 1: PREPARING FOR AN INSTALLATION
Key Terms............................................................................................................................................................1-1
environmental services monitor (ESM)..............................................................................................1-1
storage array................................................................................................................................................1-2
storage enclosure ......................................................................................................................................1-2
Gathering Items ................................................................................................................................................1-2
Basic Hardware............................................................................................................................................1-2
Cables and Connectors ............................................................................................................................1-3
Tools and Other Items..............................................................................................................................1-3
Things to Know – Taking a Quick Glance at the Hardware ...............................................................1-4
CHAPTER 2: INSTALLING THE STORAGE ENCLOSURE
Things to Know – General Installation......................................................................................................2-1
Steps to Install – Storage Enclosure...........................................................................................................2-2
Steps to Install – Drives and Drive Canisters ..........................................................................................2-9
Things to Know – Connecting Power Cords........................................................................................2-10
Steps to Connect – Power Cords .............................................................................................................2-11
CHAPTER 3: CONNECTING THE STORAGE ENCLOSURE TO THE HOST
Key Terms............................................................................................................................................................3-1
drive channel...............................................................................................................................................3-1
Things to Know – Connecting the Storage Enclosure to a Host .....................................................3-2
Things to Know – Connecting the Storage Enclosure to Another Storage Enclosure ............3-2
Steps to Connect – Storage Enclosures with the Power Off.............................................................3-3
Steps to Connect – Storage Enclosure with the Power On...............................................................3-4
Things to Know – Basic Cabling Configurations ...................................................................................3-5

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CHAPTER 4: TURNING ON THE POWER AND CHECKING FOR PROBLEMS
Steps to Turn On – Power..............................................................................................................................4-1
Steps to Check for Problems – Storage Enclosure ...............................................................................4-2
LEDs on the Storage Enclosure.............................................................................................................4-3
ID Diagnostic Codes on the Seven-Segment Display...................................................................4-8
General Behavior of the LEDs ................................................................................................................4-9
Service Action LEDs................................................................................................................................ 4-11
APPENDIX A: ADDING ASECOND ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES MONITOR (ESM) CANISTER

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Chapter 1
Preparing for an Installation
Use this document to install the 620J storage enclosure. If you are adding the storage
enclosure to an existing storage array, look at the profile for your storage array. The
profile shows information about the number of drives that are supported by your
storage array, such as the following:
•The number of drives that are currently attached to the host
•The number of drives that you are allowed to add to the host
Make sure that your storage array supports adding more drives.
ATTENTION Possible hardware damage – To prevent electrostatic discharge
damage to the storage enclosure, use proper antistatic protection
when handling the components.
Key Terms
environmental services monitor (ESM)
A canister in the storage enclosure that monitors the status of the components. An ESM
also serves as the connection point to transfer data between the storage enclosure and
the host.
Navigational Aid
“Key Terms“Page1-1
“Gathering Items“Page1-2
“Things to Know – Taking a Quick Glance at the Hardware“Page1-4

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storage array
A collection of both physical components and logical components for storing data.
Physical components include drives, controllers, fans, and power supplies. Logical
components include volume groups and volumes. These components are managed by
the storage management software.
storage enclosure
One enclosure with drives, one (or optionally, two) environmental services monitors
(ESMs), power supplies, and fans. A JBOD storage enclosure does not contain RAID
controllers.
Gathering Items
Before you start the installation, make sure that the hardware items and the software
items have been approved by the original manufacturer. If you need more information,
contact your Customer and Technical Support representative.
Basic Hardware
Basic Hardware and Tools Item
Included with
the Storage
Enclosure
620J storage enclosure with end caps that are
packaged separately.
Mounting rails, clip nuts, and screws
The mounting rails that are available with the
storage enclosure are designed for an industry-
standard cabinet.
Optional

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Cables and Connectors
Tools and Other Items
•Labels – To help you to identify cable connections and to more easily trace cables
•A cart – To hold the storage enclosure and its components
•A Phillips screwdriver
•A flat-blade screwdriver
•Antistatic protection
•A flashlight
Item
Included with
the Storage
Enclosure
Power cords
The power cords that are shipped with the storage
enclosure are for connection to an external power
source, such as a wall plug. Your cabinet might
have special power cords that you use instead of
the power cords that are shipped with the storage
enclosure.
SAS cables (for connections within the storage
array)
•Depending on your connection requirements,
you need to purchase additional cables or
cables of different lengths. Consult with your
system supplier.
Not included

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Things to Know – Taking a Quick Glance at the
Hardware
ATTENTION Risk of equipment malfunction – To avoid exceeding the functional
and environmental limits, install only drives that have been approved
by your supplier. Drives might be shipped but not installed. System
integrators, resellers, system administrators, or users can install drives.
IMPORTANT Each storage enclosure in the storage array must have a minimum of
two drives for proper operation. If an enclosure has fewer than two
drives, a power supply error is reported.
Figure 1–1 620J Storage Enclosure – Front View
1 Left End Cap (has the storage enclosure LEDs)
2 Drive Canisters
3 Right End Cap
Figure 1–2 620J Storage Enclosure – Rear View
1 ESM A Canister
2 Host SFF-8088 Connector 1
3 Host SFF-8088 Connector 2
4 Seven Segment Display Indicators
5 Serial Connector
6 Ethernet Connector
7 Expansion Port SFF-8088 Connector
8 Power-Fan Canister
9 Power Connector
10 Power Switch
11 Blank ESM B Canister
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Chapter 2
Installing the Storage Enclosure
Things to Know – General Installation
IMPORTANT If you are installing the storage enclosure in a cabinet with other
enclosures, make sure that the combined power and weight
requirements of the storage enclosure and the other enclosures do not
exceed the capacity of your cabinet.
•Special site preparation is not required for this storage enclosure beyond what is
normally found in a computer environment.
•The power supplies meet standard voltage requirements for both domestic and
worldwide operation.
•If you are installing multiple storage enclosures within a cabinet, keep as much
weight as possible in the bottom half of the cabinet.
IMPORTANT After you install the storage enclosures, you might replace drives or
install additional drives. If you replace or add more than one drive
without powering down the storage enclosure, install the drives one at
a time. Wait 10 seconds after you insert each drive before inserting the
next one.
Navigational Aid
“Things to Know – General Installation“Page2-1
“Steps to Install – Storage Enclosure“Page2-2
“Steps to Install – Drives and Drive Canisters“Page2-9
“Things to Know – Connecting Power Cords“Page2-10
“Steps to Connect – Power Cords“Page2-11

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ATTENTION Possible hardware damage – To prevent electrostatic discharge
damage to the storage enclosure, use proper antistatic protection
when handling storage enclosure components.
Steps to Install – Storage Enclosure
WARNING (W08) Risk of bodily injury –
Two persons are required to safely lift the component.
WARNING (W05) Risk of bodily injury – If the bottom half of the cabinet is empty,
do not install components in the top half of the cabinet. If the top half of
the cabinet is too heavy for the bottom half, the cabinet might fall and
cause bodily injury. Always install a component in the lowest available
position in the cabinet.

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This procedure describes how to install the mounting rails into an industry standard
cabinet.
1Make sure that the cabinet is in the final location. Make sure that you meet the
clearance requirements shown in Figure 2–1.
Figure 2–1 Storage Enclosure Airflow and Clearance Requirements
1 76 cm (30 in.) clearance in front of the cabinet
2 61 cm (24 in.) clearance behind the cabinet
NOTE Fans pull air through the storage enclosure from front to back across the
drives.
2Lower the feet on the cabinet to level it and to keep the cabinet from moving.
3Remove the storage enclosure and all contents from the shipping carton.

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4Position the mounting rails in the cabinet.
Figure 2–2 Positioning the Mounting Rails in the Cabinet
1 Mounting Rail
2 Existing Storage Enclosure
3 Clearance Above and Below the Existing Enclosure
4 Screws for Securing the Mounting Rail to the Cabinet (Front and Rear)
5 Industry Standard Cabinet
If you are installing the mounting rails above an existing storage enclosure,
position the mounting rails directly above the storage enclosure.
If you are installing the mounting rails below an existing storage enclosure,
allow 8.8-cm (3.5-in.) vertical clearance for a storage enclosure.

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5Attach the mounting rails to the cabinet by performing these substeps:
aMake sure that the adjustment screws on the mounting rail are loose so that
the mounting rail can extend or contract as needed.
Figure 2–3 Attaching the Mounting Rails to the Cabinet
1 Cabinet Mounting Holes
2 Adjustment Screws for Locking the Mounting Rail Length
3 Mounting Rails
4 Clip for Securing the Rear of the Storage Enclosure
bPlace the mounting rail inside the cabinet, and extend the mounting rail until
the flanges on the mounting rail touch the inside of the cabinet.
cMake sure that the alignment spacers on the front flange of the mounting rail
fit into the mounting holes in the cabinet (Figure 2–4 on page 2-6).
The front flange of each mounting rail has two alignment spacers. The
alignment spacers are designed to fit into the mounting holes in the cabinet.
The alignment spacers help position and hold the mounting rail.

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Figure 2–4 Alignment Spacers on the Mounting Rail
1 Alignment Spacers
dInsert one M5 (12mm) screw through the front of the cabinet, and screw into
the top captured nut in the mounting rail.
eInsert two M5 (12mm) screws through the rear of the cabinet and screw into
the captured nuts in the rear flange in the mounting rail.
fTighten the adjustment screws on the mounting rail.
gRepeat substep athrough substep fto install the second mounting rail on the
other side of the cabinet.
6With the help of one other person, slide the rear of the storage enclosure onto the
mounting rails. The rear edge of the storage enclosure must fit into the clip on the
mounting rail. The storage enclosure is correctly aligned when these conditions are
met on both mounting rails:
The mounting holes on the front flanges of the storage enclosure align with the
mounting holes on the front of the mounting rails.
The rear edge of the storage enclosure sheet metal fits into the clip on the
mounting rail (Figure 2–5 on -page 2-7).
The holes in the storage enclosure sheet metal for the rear hold-down screws
align with the captured nuts in the side of the mounting rails.

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Figure 2–5 Sliding the Storage Enclosure into the Clip on the Mounting Rail
1 Mounting Rail
2 Clip
3 Partial View of the Storage Enclosure Rear Sheet Metal
4 Align the hole in the storage enclosure sheet metal with the captured nut
in the mounting rail.
7Secure the front of the storage enclosure to the cabinet. Use the two screws to
attach the flange on each side of the front of the storage enclosure to the mounting
rails (Figure 2–6).
aInsert one M5 (12mm) screw through the bottom hole of a flange on the
storage enclosure so that the screw goes through the cabinet rail and engages
the bottom captured nut in the mounting rail. Tighten the screw.
bRepeat substep afor the second flange on the other side of the cabinet.
Figure 2–6 Attaching the Front of the Storage Enclosure
1 Screws for Securing the Front of the Storage Enclosure
78039-10
1
2
3
4

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8Secure the side of the storage enclosure to the mounting rails by performing these
substeps:
aInsert one M4 (8mm) screw through the side sheet metal of the storage
enclosure into the captured nut on the side of the mounting rail. Tighten the
screw.
bRepeat substep afor the other side.
9Attach the plastic end caps onto the front of the storage enclosure. Notice that the
left end cap has holes so the LEDs can be seen through them after the left end cap
is attached to the storage enclosure (Figure 2–7).
aPut the top of the end cap on the hinge tab that is part of the storage enclosure
mounting flange.
bGently press on the bottom of the end cap until it snaps into place over the
retainer on the bottom of the storage enclosure mounting flange.
Figure 2–7 Attaching the End Caps to the 620J Storage Enclosure
1 Hinge Tab
2 Retainer
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2

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Steps to Install – Drives and Drive Canisters
Storage enclosures are delivered without the drives installed in the drive canisters.
Follow the steps in this procedure to install the drives in the canisters and then to install
the canisters in the storage enclosure. If you have already installed the drive canisters in
the storage enclosure, you can skip this step and go to “Things to Know – Connecting
Power Cords” on page 2-10.
ATTENTION Risk of equipment malfunction – To avoid exceeding the functional
and environmental limits, install only drives that have been approved
by your supplier. System integrators, resellers, system administrators, or
users can install the drives.
1Position the drive in the drive canister, being sure to align the drive properly toward
the back (opened end) of the canister. Secure the drive with two screws on each
side of the canister (Figure 2–8).
2Be sure the four screws are tightened and will hold the drive securely in the drive
canister. The HDD mounting screws should be tightened to 4 in-lb to securely hold
the drive in the drive canister.
Figure 2–8 Installing a Drive in a Drive Canister
1 Drive
2 Drive Canister
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3To install the drive canister in the storage enclosure, place the drive canister on the
slot guides of the storage enclosure, and slide the canister all the way into the slot.
4Rotate the drive canister handle down to lock the drive canister securely in place
(Figure 2–9).
Figure 2–9 Installing a Drive Canister in a Storage Enclosure
1 Drive Handle
Things to Know – Connecting Power Cords
•For each AC power connector on the storage enclosure, make sure that you use a
separate power source in the cabinet. Connecting to independent power sources
maintains power redundancy.
•To ensure proper cooling and assure availability, the storage enclosure always uses
two power supplies.
•You can use the power cords shipped with the storage enclosure with typical
outlets, such as a wall receptacle.
IMPORTANT Make sure that you do not turn on the power to the storage enclosure
until this installation and overview guide instructs you to do so. For the
correct procedure for turning on the power, see “Steps to Turn On –
Power” on page 4-1.
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