NEC S1400 NF1400-SR40E User manual

NEC Storage S1400
NF1400-SR40E
Disk Array Unit
User's Guide
NOTE:
Read this manual carefully before using the unit. Keep this
manual nearby as a handy reference and refer to the
"CAUTION" and "WARNING" statements whenever necessary.
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(2) The information in this manual is subject to change without notice.
(3) All possible efforts are being made to create this manual, but in the event that any technical or
editorial errors or omissions are found, contact your dealer.
(4) Save this manual in a convenient area even after you finished reading it.
(5) When transferring this unit to other person, be sure to transfer this manual also.
(6) NEC shall not be liable for any loss or lost profits from the use of this disk array unit regardless of
the item in (3).
(7) This unit is not intended to be installed into the installation or equipment associated with human
life, such as medical equipment, atomic installation or equipment, aerial and space equipment,
transportation installation and equipment and to be installed into and to control the installation or
equipment requiring high reliability. If you use this unit for these installation, equipment, or control
system, NEC shall not be liable for an accident leading to an injury or death, fire, or social loss
resulting from a breakdown of our product. © NEC Corporation 2004

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FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION
RADIO FREQUENCY INTERFERENCE STATEMENT
NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital
device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable
protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment.
This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used
in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case
the user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense.
Momentary voltage drop prevention:
This network storage unit may be affected by a momentary voltage drop caused by lightning. To
prevent a momentary voltage drop, anAC uninterruptible power supply (UPS) unit should be used.

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Safety Precautions
Before using this unit, read this manual carefully and keep cautions in order to use this unit safely and
correctly and to avoid to be a cause of damage to the body or properties. Keep this manual to see
whenever it is necessary.
The following symbols are used in this manual so that you can easily understand how to operate the
unit safely and correctly.
WARNING
Indicate there is a risk of death or serious wound.
CAUTION
Indicate there is a risk of burn or injury.
Risks and necessary actions to reduce risks are indicated individually by the following symbols.
Indicates the risk of smoke emission or fire outbreak.
Indicates the risk of electric shock.
Indicates required general actions for operators.
Indicates instructions to pull out the plug of a power cord from outlet.
Indicates notice of general prohibition.
Indicates instructions to keep a device away from inflammable object.
Indicates the danger of an injury due to harmful material.

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Notes on Use
The following includes information necessary for proper and safe operation of the disk array unit.
WARNING
Do not use the disk array unit in an area with much moisture or water usage. If so,
a fault, electrical shock, or fire may occur.

Do not use the disk array unit in an area where inflammable gas and/or
combustible substance are placed. If so, fire or explosion may occur.
Do not concentrate power cords only to some AC outlets. If so, fire may occur.
Do not put a heavy substance on a power cord. If so, the coating of the power
cord may be broken, fire may occur, and/or you may be electrically shocked.

Do not install the disk array unit in an area of much moisture or dust. Remove dust
adhering to AC outlets and the plugs of power cords, if any. If dust remains
adhering to an AC outlet and/or plug, fire may occur.
Do not connect the plug of a power cord to an AC outlet with a wet hand. If so, you
may be electrically shocked.
While the disk array unit can accept the power of 100 - 240 VAC (50/60 Hz), the
power cord coming with the disk array unit can only accept 100 – 120 VAC. Use
100 – 120 VAC (50/60 Hz) when the attached power cord is used. Using power of
different voltage may cause electric shock, smoke, and/or fire to occur.

The controller of the disk array unit contains lithium battery. Do not remove the
lithium battery. The lithium battery may explode when it is brought close to fire or
immersed in water. Dispose of the controller according to local ordinance. Contact
your local government for details.
If the disk array unit does not operate normally due to the life of the lithium
batteries, contact your service representative. Do not disassemble the controller,
or replace or charge battery by yourself.

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CAUTION
Do not install the disk array unit and the host systems on unstable places. If so,
some substances may be dropped to cause you to be injured.
Do not install the disk array unit and the power cords in an area with direct sunshine
or near an apparatus generating heat such as a heater. If so, a fault may occur.
Further, the coating of the power cord may be melted to cause fire or electric shock
to occur.
Insert the plug of a power cord to an AC outlet securely. Any power cord shall be
routed with sufficient margin to avoid excess force from being given to the plugs of
the power cord or the power cord itself. If a power cord is removed from the AC
outlet during operation, data may be lost and/or a fault may occur.
To prevent electric shocks, connect a power cord to an AC outlet with earth
terminal. Connection of the earth line to a gas tube is extremely dangerous. Never
do it.
Connect or remove a peripheral device from the disk array unit after turning off all
the powers of the disk array unit and peripherals and pulling out the power cords
from the AC outlets. If not, some units may be broken and/or you may be electrically
shocked.
To carry or reinstall the disk array unit, disconnect all cables and power cords
beforehand. If not, some units may be broken, you may be electrically shocked,
and/or a fire may occur.
To install the unit in a rack, observe the following guidelines.
1. TMRA – If installed in a rack, consideration should be given to installing the
equipment in an environment compatible with the TMRA.
2. Reduced Air Flow – Installation in a rack should be such that the amount of air flow
required for safe operation of the equipment is not compromised.
3. Mechanical loading – Mounting of the equipment in the rack should be such that a
hazardous condition is not achieved due to uneven mechanical loading.
4. Circuit Overloading – Consideration should be given to the connection of the
equipment to the supply circuit and the effect that overloading the circuits might
have on overcurrent protection and supply wiring. Appropriate consideration of
equipment nameplate ratings should be used when addressing this concern.
5. Reliable Earthing – Reliable earthing of rack-mounted equipment should be
maintained. Particular attention should be given to supply connections other than
direct connections to the branch circuit (e.g., use of power strips).

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Indication on Safety
The warning label is attached to components with possible danger or their vicinity in your disk array
unit to inform the user that a hazardous situation may arise when operating the disk array unit. (Do not
intentionally remove or damage any of the labels.)
If you find any labels totally/partially removed or illegible due to damage, contact your sales
representative.

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Preface
Thank you very much for your purchase of the disk array unit. This manual is intended to enable you
to correctly use the disk array unit NF1400-SR40E.
Before using the disk array unit, also read the manuals of several devices including NEC Express5800
series, FibreChannel controller, NX7000/NX7700i series, FC-AL SCSI connection mechanism, or
CX5000 series to be connected with the disk array unit and the manual of the used OS.
NEC Storage BaseProduct needs to be purchased separately for using the disk array unit.
The following options are provided for the disk array unit:
Options for NF1400-SR40E:
Additional FC disk enclosure NF1400-SE42E
Additional FC disk drive (73-GB/10Krpm) NF1400-SM413E
Additional FC disk drive (147-GB/10Krpm) NF1400-SM414E
Additional FC disk drive (300-GB/10Krpm) NF1400-SM415E
Additional FC disk drive (36-GB/15Krpm) NF1400-SM422E
Additional FC disk drive (73-GB/15Krpm) NF1400-SM423E
Additional FC disk drive (147-GB/15Krpm) NF1400-SM424E
Power supply control unit NF1400-SP03
Option battery NF1400-SZ01E
To install the disk array unit in non-standard rack:
Rack mount kit NF9100-SK01E, NF9100-SK02E, and NF9100-SK03E
After reading the manual, store it in an area where you can access it easily.
First edition, December 2004

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Check of Components in Package
(1) Unpacking
Open the package and take out the disk array unit and accessories from the package without large
shock. The disk array unit is greatly heavy.Accordingly, if two people or less lift the unit, their backs
may be damaged. To take out the disk array unit from the package, more than three people should
always support the bottom of the unit without holding the power supply and the projections of the
controller.
The package is specially designed for carriage of a precision device. Do not dispose of the package
because it is required to return the disk array unit to the factory for its repair.
(2) Inspection
After unpacking, check that all the components listed in the table below are provided. If any of the
components is missed, contact your sales representative. Next, inspect the disk array unit and
accessories. If any of the components is damaged, contact your sales representative.
No.
Product name
Remarks
Qty
1
NEC Storage S1400
S1400: NF1400-SR40E
1
2
Power cord
Length 5 m (for 200 VAC)
2
3
Front mask
With security key
1
4
User's Guide (this document)
1
5
Rack mount kit
For NEC Storage rack (L and R)
1
6 Program SystemGlobe NEC Storage BaseProduct
Ver3.3 - NEC Storage S1400
1
7 Packing list 1

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NF1400-SR40E
(1) NEC Storage S1400 (The figure above shows
the unit with the front mask installed.)
(2) Power cord (x2)
(3) Front mask (4) User's Guide
(5) Rack-mount kit (6) Programs
(7) Packing list

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Legend
Symbols in the Text
This User's Guide uses the following symbols to indicate improper handling which may cause the disk
array unit to be defected or frozen.
Symbol Description
If the description is ignored to handle the disk array unit, the unit may be
defected, some software used in the unit may be broken, and/or the data
created by the user may be broken.
If the description is ignored to handle the disk array unit, the unit may be
defected and/or some software used in the unit may not operate normally.
This User's Guide also uses the following symbol.
Symbol Description
Supplement of the text
This User's Guide uses the following terms to indicate specific devices.
Disk array unit
Indicates NF1400-SR40E.
Disk enclosure
Indicates the additional FC disk enclosure NF1400-SE42E
(sold separately).
Disk drive Indicates the hard disk drive with dedicated tray.
Dummy tray Indicates the dedicated tray only, with no hard disk drive
installed.
Host system Indicates the NEC Express5800 series, NX 7000/NX7700i
series, or CX5000 series.
Host bus adapter Indicates the FibreChannel controller for NEC Express5800
series, FC-AL SCSI connection mechanism for
NX7000/NX7700i series, or FibreChannel controller for
CX5000 series.

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Contents
1. Notes on Installation and Handling of Disk Array Unit.........................................1-1
1.1 Note on Carrying Disk Array Unit ....................................................................................1-1
1.2 Environment in Use of Disk Array Unit............................................................................1-2
1.3 Installation and Connection of DiskArray Unit................................................................1-3
1.4 Notes on Use of DiskArray Unit.......................................................................................1-4
1.5 Routine Inspection of Disk Array Unit..............................................................................1-5
1.6 Notes on Storage or Carriage of DiskArray Unit..............................................................1-6
2. Features of Disk Array Unit....................................................................................2-1
2.1 Hot Spare Feature..............................................................................................................2-2
2.2 Write Cache Feature..........................................................................................................2-3
2.3 Program Product................................................................................................................2-4
2.4 Management Software.......................................................................................................2-4
2.5 Updating of Control Software ...........................................................................................2-4
2.6 RAID Configuration..........................................................................................................2-5
3. Names and Roles of Sections................................................................................3-1
3.1 Front View.........................................................................................................................3-1
3.2 Rear View..........................................................................................................................3-3
3.3 Power Supply.....................................................................................................................3-5
3.4 Controller...........................................................................................................................3-7
3.5 Battery Backup Unit........................................................................................................3-10
3.6 Power Control Card (NF1400-SP03E)............................................................................3-11
4. Installation and Connection Procedures...............................................................4-1
4.1 Installation and Connection Procedures............................................................................4-1
5. Connection of Disk Array Unit ...............................................................................5-1
5.1 Notes on Connection of Disk Array Unit ..........................................................................5-2
5.2 Connection of Disk Array Unit..........................................................................................5-3
5.3 Connection of Disk Array Unit as Additional Unit ...........................................................5-7
5.4 Connection of Ethernet Cable..........................................................................................5-11
5.5 Connection of Power Cords.............................................................................................5-12
6. Addition of Optional Devices.................................................................................6-1
6.1 Addition of Disk Drive......................................................................................................6-1
6.2 Addition of Disk Enclosure...............................................................................................6-6
6.3 Addition of Optional Battery...........................................................................................6-12
6.4 Addition of Power Control Card .....................................................................................6-19
7. Handling of Disk Array Unit....................................................................................7-1
7.1 Notes on Handling of Disk Array Unit..............................................................................7-1
7.2 Power On/Off of Disk Array Unit .....................................................................................7-2
7.3 LD (Logical Disk) Setting Procedure................................................................................7-6
7.4 Spare Disk Setting Procedure............................................................................................7-6
8. Action Taken at Occurrence of Fault or Error.......................................................8-1

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8.1 Countermeasures Taken when Occurrence of a Fault is Suspected...................................8-2
8.2 Indication at Occurrence of Fault......................................................................................8-4
8.3 Failure of Controller..........................................................................................................8-5
8.4 Failure of Power Control Card..........................................................................................8-9
8.5 Failure of Power Supply..................................................................................................8-11
8.6 Failure of Battery Backup Unit .......................................................................................8-16
8.7 Failure of Disk Drive.......................................................................................................8-17
8.8 Check of Type Name and Manufacturing Numbers........................................................8-20
8.9 Computer Virus................................................................................................................8-22
8.10Preparation before Phone Call.........................................................................................8-22
8.11 Service and Support.........................................................................................................8-22
8.12Unit Life/Repair Service Period......................................................................................8-23
8.13Disposal of Disk Array Unit............................................................................................8-23
9. Product Specification.............................................................................................9-1
9.1 Basic Specification of DiskArray Unit.............................................................................9-1
9.2 Optional Components........................................................................................................9-2
9.2.1 Options for NEC Storage S1400................................................................................9-2
9.2.2 Accessories common to S1400..................................................................................9-2
9.3 Environmental Conditions.................................................................................................9-3
9.4 Power Specification...........................................................................................................9-3
9.5 External Dimension and Weight........................................................................................9-3
9.6 Life Expectancies of Components.....................................................................................9-3
Appendix A Features of Disk Array Unit............................................................... A-1
1. Battery Backup ...................................................................................................... A-1
2. Repair Time ............................................................................................................A-1
3. Logical Disk Capacity............................................................................................ A-2
3.1 Arbitrary Logical Disk Capacity......................................................................................A-2
3.2 Maximum Logical Disk Capacity.....................................................................................A-2
4. Access Control ...................................................................................................... A-2
4.1 Port Mode.........................................................................................................................A-3
4.2 WWn Mode......................................................................................................................A-3
5. Dynamic Data Replication.....................................................................................A-3
6. Miscellaneous Settings ......................................................................................... A-4
7. Various Default Values .......................................................................................... A-4
8. Notes on Use of DynamicDataReplication........................................................... A-4
9. Setting of OS Type................................................................................................. A-5
10. Program Product............................................................................................. A-5
11. Updating of Control Software......................................................................... A-6
12. Snap Shot........................................................................................................ A-6

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12.1Note on Using Snap Shot .................................................................................................A-6
Appendix B Installation Procedure....................................................................... B-1
1. Creation of Logical Disks...................................................................................... B-1
1.1 Binding Logical Disk .......................................................................................................B-1
Appendix C Use of Maintenance PC..................................................................... C-1
1. Initialization by Maintenance PC........................................................................... C-1
1.1 Connection of Maintenance PC........................................................................................C-1
1.2 Configuration.................................................................................................................... C-4
1.2.1 Port Configuration ....................................................................................................C-4
1.2.2 FC Port Configuration ..............................................................................................C-5
1.2.3 Resource Configuration............................................................................................C-8
2. Confirmation of Unit Setup ..................................................................................C-11
2.1 Activation on Modification of FC Port Configuration................................................... C-11
2.2 Confirmation of FC Port Configuration ......................................................................... C-12
2.3 Confirmation of Resource Configuration....................................................................... C-13
Appendix D Installing Unit on Rack...................................................................... D-1
1. Installing New Rack-mount Kit (Accessory) on NEC Storage Rack ................... D-1
2. Installing Rack-mount Kit (Accessory) on NEC Storage Rack ........................... D-5
2.1 Installation of Rails...........................................................................................................D-5
2.1.1 Angle Hole Fitting Rail.............................................................................................D-6
2.1.2 Round Hole Fitting Rail..........................................................................................D-12
3. Installing Unit on HP Rack................................................................................... D-18
3.1 Installation of Rails.........................................................................................................D-18
3.2 Installation of Rack Nuts................................................................................................D-22
3.3 Installation of Unit..........................................................................................................D-23
4. Installing Unit on Sun StorEdge Rack................................................................ D-24
4.1 Installation of Rails.........................................................................................................D-24
4.2 Installation of Unit..........................................................................................................D-26
5. Installing Unit on Express Old-type Rack .......................................................... D-27
5.1 Installing the Rack Mount Kit........................................................................................D-28
5.2 Installation of Unit..........................................................................................................D-29
6. Cable Wiring......................................................................................................... D-30

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1. Notes on Installation and Handling of Disk Array
Unit
1.1 Note on Carrying Disk Array Unit
Be sure to hold the bottom the disk array unit when carrying it.
Hold the front or side bottom of the disk array unit if possible.

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1.2 Environment in Use of Disk Array Unit
In installation of the disk array unit, take into account the following items on the location, room
temperature, space required for handling, ventilation, and other conditions.
Install the disk array unit indoors.
Do not expose the disk array unit to direct sunlight. Use a window shade or
curtain to block sunlight to the unit if necessary.
Install the disk array unit on a level floor with sufficient strength. In addition, do
not give shocks and/or vibrations to the disk array unit. If so, some components
may be dropped to cause the disk array unit to be defected and/or people to be
injured.
Install the disk array unit in an area under the following conditions; temperature
range between 5°C - 40°C and humidity range between 10% - 80% (without
condensation).
Do not install the disk array unit in an area with water or oil poured, area
suffering liquid such as water and oil, suffering steam, area with steam, and
area with much moisture. If so, a fault or electrical shock may occur.
Do not install the disk array unit in an area with emission of chemical steam or
an area where the disk array unit may be contact with inflammable substance.
If so, a fault, fire, or explosion may occur.
Do not install the disk array unit in an area with much dust. If so, a fault may
occur.
Do not install the disk array unit in an area with direct sunshine or near fire or
an apparatus generating heat such as stove. If so, a fault or deformation may
occur.
Do not install the disk array unit near TV, radio, and codeless telephone. Some
noise may appear in the TV, radio, and codeless telephone.
Do not use cellular phones near the disk array unit. If so, a fault may occur.

Do not install the disk array unit near a device generating strong magnetism. If
so, a fault may occur.

Install the disk array unit so that the ventilating holes opened on the front and
rear faces are not blocked. If not, heat generation and/or fault may occur.

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1.3 Installation and Connection of Disk Array Unit
WARNING
Do not use the disk array unit in an area with much moisture or water
usage. If so, a fault, electrical shock, or fire may occur.
Do not use the disk array unit in an area where inflammable gas and/or
combustible substance are placed. If so, fire or explosion may occur.
Do not install the disk array unit in an area of much moisture or dust.
Remove dust adhering to AC outlets and the plugs of power cords, if any. If
dust remains adhering to an AC outlet and/or plug, fire may occur.
Do not concentrate power cords only to some AC outlets. If so, fire may
occur.
Do not put a heavy substance on a power cord. If so, the coating of the
power cord may be broken, fire may occur, and/or you may be electrically
shocked.
Do not connect the plug of a power cord to an AC outlet with a wet hand. If
so, you may be electrically shocked.
CAUTION
Make sure to disconnect all power cords and cables before relocating the
disk array unit. If not, a malfunction of the system, an electric shock and/or
fire may occur.
While the disk array unit can accept the power of 100 - 240 VAC (50/60 Hz),
the power cord coming with the disk array unit can only accept 100 – 120
VAC. Use 100 – 120 VAC (50/60 Hz) when the attached power cord is
used. Using power of different voltage may cause electric shock, smoke,
and/or fire to occur.
Do not install the disk array unit and the power cords in an area with direct
sunshine or near an apparatus generating heat such as a heater. If so, a
fault may occur. Further, the coating of the power cord may be melted to
cause fire or electric shock to occur.
The disk array unit weighs 34 kg or more. Hold the disk array unit and disk
enclosure firmly with at least three people to carry it. Carrying the devices
only by two or less people may strain their back.
Select the place where the disk array unit can be connected to the AC outlet
by using the attached power cord.
Insert the plug of a power cord into an AC outlet securely. If some clearance
remains between the plug of the power cord and the AC outlet, dust may
enter into the clearance. This then may cause fire to occur.
Provide sufficient margins for the cables connected to the disk array unit so
that legs may not be trapped by the cables. Avoid power plugs and FC
connectors from suffering excess forces.
Do not use cables connected to the disk array unit with them leaving bent. If
so, a fault or fire may occur.