NetApp E Series Instruction sheet

Install and set up 60-drives
E-Series
NetApp
December 14, 2021
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Table of Contents
Install and set up 60-drives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ê1
Prepare for installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ê1
Install the hardware . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ê3
Cable the shelves. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ê7
Complete storage system setup and configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ê9

Install and set up 60-drives
Prepare for installation
Learn how to prepare to install your E2860, E5760, or DE460 series storage system.
Steps
1. Create an account and register your hardware at mysupport.netapp.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 Hardware Universe to locate the cable and identify its use.
Connector type Cable type Use
Ethernet cables
(if ordered)
Management connection
I/O cables
(if ordered)
Cabling the data hosts
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Connector type Cable type Use
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)
Install the hardware
Learn how to install a E2860, E5760, or DE460 storage system in a two-post rack or a
NetApp system cabinet.
Before you begin
•Register your hardware at mysupport.netapp.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.
If instructions were included with your rack-mounting hardware, refer to them to learn how to install the
rails. For additional rack-mounting instructions, see Rack-mount hardware.
For square hole cabinets, you must first install the provided cage nuts to secure the front
and rear of the shelf with screws.
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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.
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.
Steps
1. 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:
SAS cables
Example A: An E2860 controller shelf with two DE460C disk shelves in a standard SAS configuration.
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a. Cable controller A to IOM A of the first drive shelf.
b. Cable IOM A of the first drive shelf to IOM A of the second drive shelf.
c. Cable IOM B of the first drive shelf to IOM B of the second drive shelf.
d. Cable controller B to IOM B of the second drive shelf.
Example B: An E2860 controller shelf with one DE460C disk shelf in a standard SAS configuration.
a. Cable controller A to IOM A.
b. Cable controller B to IOM B.
2. Power the drive shelves.
You need the following cables:
Power cables
Confirm the drive shelf power switches are off.
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a. Connect the two power cables for each shelf to different power distribution units (PDUs) in the cabinet
or rack.
b. If you have drive shelves, turn on their two power switches first. Wait 2 minutes before applying power
to the controller shelf.
c. Turn on the two power switches on the controller shelf.
d. 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 up, the shelf ID is
displayed.
Example: Power connections are on the rear of the shelf.
Complete storage system setup and configuration
Learn how to cable the controllers to your network and complete storage system setup
and configuration.
Step 1: Cable the data hosts
Cable the system according to your network topology.
If you are using AIX®, you must install the E-Series multipath driver on the host before
connecting it to the array.
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
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1. Connect each host adapter directly to the host
ports on the controllers.
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.
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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E2800 controller P1 Management Port E5700 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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E2800 controller P1 Management Port E5700 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 SANtricity 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.
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.
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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.
Step 3: Configure and manage your storage system
After you have installed your hardware, use the SANtricity software 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 SANtricity software to configure and manage your storage arrays.
2. In the simplest network configuration, connect your controller to a web browser and use SANtricity System
Manager for managing a single E2800 or E5700 series storage array.
For accessing System Manager, use the same IP
addresses that you used to configure your
management ports.
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