NetApp E Series User manual

E-Series
Installing E-Series 3040 40U
Cabinet
September 2018 | 215-13048_A0
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Contents
Overview and specifications ........................................................................ 4
Cabinet features ........................................................................................................... 4
Power requirements and heat dissipation .................................................................... 6
Maximum number of trays .......................................................................................... 7
Install the cabinet ......................................................................................... 8
Gather required tools and equipment .......................................................................... 8
Prepare to move cabinet .............................................................................................. 9
Estimate cabinet weight ................................................................................ 10
Acclimate cabinet .......................................................................................... 11
Remove packing materials ............................................................................ 11
Checking shipping contents .......................................................................... 12
Remove heavy components from cabinet ...................................................... 12
Move cabinet to its permanent location .................................................................... 12
Complete cabinet installation .................................................................................... 14
Lower leveling feet and stability foot ............................................................ 14
Reinstall trays ................................................................................................ 15
Install cable spools and tie wraps .................................................................. 16
Install additional trays ................................................................................... 17
Install additional mounting rails .................................................................... 18
Connect the cabinet to power ........................................................................ 20
Copyright information ............................................................................... 22
Trademark information ............................................................................. 23
How to send comments about documentation and receive update
notifications ............................................................................................ 24
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Overview and specifications
This section describes the power requirements and maximum weights for the following E-Series and
EF-Series controller-drive trays and expansion drive trays.
• E2612, E2624, and E2660 controller-drive trays
• E2712, E2724, and E2760 controller-drive trays
• E5412, E5424, and E5460 controller-drive trays
• E5512, E5524, and E5560 controller-drive trays
• E5612, E5624, and E5660 controller-drive trays
• EF540, EF550, and EF560 flash arrays
• DE1600, DE5600, and DE6600 drive trays
Specifications are not provided for the following controller shelves and drive shelves, which can also
be installed in the cabinet.
• E2812, E2824, and E5724 controller shelves
• DE212C and DE224C drive shelves
For specifications for the SAS-3 controller shelves and drive shelves listed above, refer to the NetApp
Hardware Universe .
Cabinet features
The model 3040 40U cabinet has these standard features:
• A rear door that can be latched and locked
• Standard Electronic Industry Association (EIA) support rails that provide mounting holes for
installing devices into a standard 48.3-cm (19-in.) wide cabinet
• Four roller casters and four adjustable leveling feet that are located beneath the cabinet for
moving the cabinet and then leveling the cabinet in its final location
• A stability foot that stabilizes the cabinet after it is installed in its permanent location
• Access openings for interface cables
• Two AC power distribution units (PDUs) that provide integrated power connection and power
handling capacity
The following figures show a front view (left) and a rear view (right) of the cabinet.
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1. Ventilation cover
2. Interface cable access openings
3. Rear plate
4. EIA support rails
5. Vertical support rails
6. Cabinet mounting rails
7. Stability foot
8. Adjustable leveling feet
9. Power distribution unit (one of two)
10. AC power entry boxes
11. Front of the cabinet
12. Rear of the cabinet
Warning: 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
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half, the cabinet might fall and cause bodily injury. Always install a component in the lowest
available position in the cabinet.
Warning: Risk of bodily injury – Only move a populated cabinet with a forklift or adequate help
from other persons. Always push the cabinet from the front to prevent it from falling over. A fully
populated cabinet can weigh more than 2000 lb (909 kg). The cabinet is difficult to move, even on
a flat surface. If you must move the cabinet along an inclined surface, remove the components
from the top half of the cabinet, and make sure that you have adequate help.
Note: You cannot install E2860 or E5760 controller shelves or a DE460C drive shelf into a 3040
40U cabinet.
Note: If a 3040 cabinet is fully populated with DE6600 trays, it weighs more than 2756 lb (1250.1
kg).
Power requirements and heat dissipation
The cabinet includes the following specifications for power and heat dissipation.
Power rating
The 3040 40U cabinet is rated at 200 VAC to 240 VAC at 50 Hz to 60 Hz, and operates to ±10
percent of that range.
Power distribution units (PDUs)
The cabinet includes two identical AC power distribution units (PDUs), with each PDU providing up
to 72A of usable power. The PDUs are mounted vertically at the back of the cabinet, and each PDU
includes six 12A power banks. Each power bank contains four IEC 60320-C19 power outlets and a
15A circuit breaker. Each PDU has a total of 24 outlets and 6 circuit breakers.
Each of the two PDUs has three power entry boxes, which are located at the bottom of the cabinet.
Each power entry box provides power to eight of the power outlets, as follows:
• Power entry box 1, which has power cord C1, supplies power to the bottom eight outlets
• Power entry box 2, which has power cord C2, supplies power to the middle eight outlets
• Power entry box 3, which has power cord C3, supplies power to the top eight outlets
The power entry boxes are labeled C1, C2, and C3 where the power cords connect to the modules.
Power calculations and heat calculations for the cabinet
Component kVA Watts BTU/Hr
Cabinet PDU (72A PDUs) 14.4 14400 49176
Cabinet PDU/12A bank (72A PDUs) 2.40* 2400* 8196*
E2612 controller-drive tray 0.437 433 1476
E2624 controller-drive tray 0.487 482 1644
E2660 controller-drive tray 1.128 1117 3810
E2712 controller-drive tray 0.516 511 1744
E2724 controller-drive tray 0.561 555 1894
E2760 controller-drive tray 1.205 1193 4072
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Component kVA Watts BTU/Hr
E5412 controller-drive tray 0.558 552 1883
E5424 controller-drive tray and the EF540
flash array 0.607 601 2051
E5460 controller-drive tray 1.254 1242 4237
E5512 controller-drive tray 0.587 581 1982
E5524 controller-drive tray and the EF550
flash array 0.637 630 2150
E5560 controller-drive tray 1.285 1272 4342
E5612 controller-drive tray 0.625 619 2111
E5624 controller-drive tray and the EF560
flash array 0.675 668 2279
E5660 controller-drive tray 1.325 1312 4477
DE1600 drive tray 0.325 322 1099
DE5600 drive tray 0.375 371 1267
DE6600 drive tray 0.1.011 1001 3415
* The maximum ratings at 200 VAC. The BTU calculation is based on the maximum current rating
that the power distribution unit can provide.
Maximum number of trays
The maximum number of trays that you can install in a 3040 40U cabinet depends on the height of
each tray in rack units (U).
Tray heights in rack units (U)
Each rack unit is 1.75 inches (4.45 cm). For example, you can install up to ten 4U trays, up to twenty
2U trays, or a combination of 2U and 4U trays, up to 40U.
Tray Rack units (U)
E2x12 or E2x24 controller-drive tray 2U
E2x60 controller-drive tray 4U
E5x12 or E5x24 controller-drive tray 2U
E5x60 controller-drive tray 4U
EF5x0 Flash Array 2U
DE1600 drive tray 2U
DE5600 drive tray 2U
DE6600 drive tray 4U
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Install the cabinet
The cabinet is a large and heavy piece of equipment. Installation requires planning with attention to
detail.
Steps
1. Gather required tools and equipment on page 8
Before installing the 3040 40U cabinet, make sure you have required tools and equipment.
2. Prepare to move cabinet on page 9
You prepare to move the cabinet from its location in your receiving area by estimating its total
weight, acclimating the cabinet, removing the packing materials, and checking the shipping
contents.
3. Move cabinet to its permanent location on page 12
The 3040 40U cabinet has heavy-duty casters that enable you to move the cabinet to its permanent
location.
4. Complete cabinet installation on page 14
After you move the cabinet, lower the leveling feet and the stability foot, reinstall the components
you removed, install other required components, and connect the cabinet to power.
Gather required tools and equipment
Before installing the 3040 40U cabinet, make sure you have required tools and equipment.
Step
1. Gather all items listed in the following table.
Item Included with
the cabinet
83009-02
3/4-in. wrench (supplied in the shipping crate) – To raise
and lower the leveling feet under the cabinet.
1/4-in. Allen wrench – To raise and lower the stability foot
in the front of the cabinet.
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Item Included with
the cabinet
NEMA L6-30 AC power cords – To connect the cabinet to external
power sources (wall plugs).
• The NEMA L6-30 connectors are for use in the USA
and Canada.
• The IEC-60309 connectors are for use worldwide,
except for USA and Canada.
Note: Each PDU must be connected to an independent
power source.
IEC-60309
SAS cables (optional) – Two cables are included with each
drive tray, while host side cables must be purchased
separately.
Communication cables (optional) – To attach the tray to
the host.
Refer to the appropriate controller-drive tray installation
guide for additional required items.
Mountable cable spools – Installed along both sides of the
vertical power distribution outlets to accommodate excess
cable length and cable routing. Two cable spools are
included with each controller-drive tray. Cable spools are
also shipped with standalone drive trays.
Shears – To cut the metal bands on the shipping crate.
Forklift (optional) – To remove the cabinet from the
shipping pallet.
Front panel kits (optional) – To cover the empty bays at
the front of the cabinet.
Antistatic bags (optional) – To protect components that
are removed during the installation procedure for the
cabinet.
After you finish
Go to Prepare to move cabinet on page 9.
Prepare to move cabinet
You prepare to move the cabinet from its location in your receiving area by estimating its total
weight, acclimating the cabinet, removing the packing materials, and checking the shipping contents.
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Steps
1. Estimate cabinet weight on page 10
The cabinet reliably and safely transports up to 909.1 kg (2000 lb) of capacity. You need to know
the approximate weight of the cabinet so that you can safely move it.
2. Acclimate cabinet on page 11
Make sure that the cabinet and the trays are acclimated to the indoor environment before removing
the packing materials.
3. Remove packing materials on page 11
Remove the packing materials only after the cabinet has acclimated to the indoor temperature.
4. Checking shipping contents on page 12
Check the shipping contents to make sure that all equipment arrived at the site.
5. Remove heavy components from cabinet on page 12
Remove some of the heavier components that are located in the top of the cabinet to ensure
maximum stability.
Estimate cabinet weight
The cabinet reliably and safely transports up to 909.1 kg (2000 lb) of capacity. You need to know the
approximate weight of the cabinet so that you can safely move it.
Steps
1. Use the following table to calculate the approximate total weight of your cabinet.
The total weight of the cabinet depends on the number and type of trays that are installed in the
cabinet.
Component Weight Notes
Cabinet 138.80 kg (306.0 lb) Empty with the rear door
installed
Power distribution units (PDUs
[pair]) 19.96 kg (44.0 lb)
Mounting rails (pair) 1.59 kg (3.50 lb)
E2612 controller-drive tray 27 kg (59.52 lb) Maximum configuration
E2624 controller-drive tray 26.12 kg (57.32 lb) Maximum configuration
E2660 controller-drive tray 105.2 kg (232 lb) Maximum configuration
E2712 controller-drive tray 27.12 kg (59.8 lb) Maximum configuration
E2724 controller-drive tray 26 kg (57.32 lb) Maximum configuration
E2760 controller-drive tray 105.2 kg (232 lb) Maximum configuration
E5412 controller-drive tray 27.92 (61.52 lb) Maximum configuration
E5424 controller-drive tray 26.92 kg (59.32 lb) Maximum configuration
E5460 controller-drive tray 105.2 kg (232 lb) Maximum configuration
E5512 controller-drive tray 28.89 kg (63.7 lb) Maximum configuration
E5524 controller-drive tray 27.9 kg (61.52 lb) Maximum configuration
E5560 controller-drive tray 107.13 kg (236.2 lb) Maximum configuration
E5612 controller-drive tray 28.89 kg (63.7 lb) Maximum configuration
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Component Weight Notes
E5624 controller-drive tray 27.9 kg (61.52 lb) Maximum configuration
E5660 controller-drive tray 107.13 kg (236.2 lb) Maximum configuration
EF540 flash array 23.64 kg (52.12 lb) Maximum configuration
EF550 flash array 24.63 kg (54.32 lb) Maximum configuration
EF560 flash array 24.63 kg (54.32 lb) Maximum configuration
DE1600 drive tray 26.3 kg (58 lb) Maximum configuration
DE5600 drive tray 25.31 kg (55.8 lb) Maximum configuration
DE6600 drive tray 104.1 kg (229.6 lb) Maximum configuration
2. Review the following notes.
Caution: Remove all drives from the DE6600 drive tray before moving the cabinet to its final
position.
Attention: Possible equipment damage – Cabinets with DE6600 drive trays ship without
drives to reduce shipping weight. Because a fully-populated cabinet with DE6600 drive trays
can weigh more than 1247.3 kg (2750 lb), make sure that you move the cabinet into place
before you load the drives, and make sure that the floor load capability of the cabinet’s
destination supports that much weight.
Attention: Possible damage to tray components – Do not place a DE6600 drive tray on a flat
surface. Install the DE6600 drive tray in the cabinet before operating or moving drawers.
3. Go to
Acclimate cabinet on page 11.
Acclimate cabinet
Make sure that the cabinet and the trays are acclimated to the indoor environment before removing
the packing materials.
Steps
1. If the outdoor temperature is below 0°C (32°F), leave the cabinet and trays inside of their crates
indoors for at least 24 hours to prevent condensation.
2. Increase or decrease the 24-hour stabilization period depending on the outside temperature upon
arrival.
Attention: Possible damage to tray components – If the outdoor temperature is below 0°C
(32°F) when you receive your cabinet and trays, do not immediately unpack them or uncrate
them. Exposing cold components to warm indoor temperatures can cause condensation, which
results in component damage or failures.
3. Go to Remove packing materials on page 11.
Remove packing materials
Remove the packing materials only after the cabinet has acclimated to the indoor temperature.
Steps
1. Refer to the unpacking instructions included on the front of the shipping crate.
2. Remove the packing materials according to the enclosed instructions.
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3. Go to Check shipping contents on page 12.
Checking shipping contents
Check the shipping contents to make sure that all equipment arrived at the site.
Steps
1. Compare the packing list with the equipment that you received.
2. Make sure that all equipment arrived at the site.
3. If any items are missing, contact your sales representative.
4. Go to
Remove heavy components from cabinet on page 12.
Remove heavy components from cabinet
Remove some of the heavier components that are located in the top of the cabinet to ensure
maximum stability.
Before you begin
• Make sure the maximum weight does not exceed 2000 lbs before you move the cabinet.
• Note the location of each tray, component, and cable before removing it, so that you can reinstall
each item in its original location.
Steps
1. Record the cable configuration for future reassembly if any cables must be disconnected.
2. Remove the drive trays and controller-drive trays in the top half of the cabinet. Keep all of the
components from the same tray together.
Note: You do not need to remove the power supplies or other components from the rear of each
tray.
3. Place each component in a separate antistatic bag. If the original shipping boxes are available, use
them to transport the components.
After you finish
Go to Move cabinet to its permanent location on page 12.
Move cabinet to its permanent location
The 3040 40U cabinet has heavy-duty casters that enable you to move the cabinet to its permanent
location.
Before you begin
• Review the instructions for rolling the cabinet off the pallet without the use of a forklift.
Shipping crates provide built-in ramps and instructions. Refer to the unpacking instructions
included on the front of the shipping crate.
• Evaluate all of the ramps between the loading dock and the cabinet's final destination.
You must evaluate all ramps to make sure that the cabinet’s center of gravity (when the cabinet is
on a ramp and sitting at an angle) does not extend beyond the cabinet’s footprint.
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About this task
Note: Many of the cabinets are populated with drive trays. This situation results in most of the
weight in the front portion of the cabinet, making the center of gravity closer to the front.
Steps
1. Remove the top-most devices in your cabinet to make sure that the cabinet is safely transported to
its final location. This is especially important if any ramp has an incline or a decline greater than
10 degrees.
2. Move the cabinet to its permanent location using the correct method shown in the following
figure. Make sure that you push on the front of the cabinet, not the rear.
After you finish
Go to Complete cabinet installation on page 14.
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Related tasks
Estimate cabinet weight on page 10
The cabinet reliably and safely transports up to 909.1 kg (2000 lb) of capacity. You need to
know the approximate weight of the cabinet so that you can safely move it.
Complete cabinet installation
After you move the cabinet, lower the leveling feet and the stability foot, reinstall the components
you removed, install other required components, and connect the cabinet to power.
Steps
1. Lower leveling feet and stability foot on page 14
You stabilize the cabinet by adjusting its feet. The leveling feet support the cabinet off the casters.
The stability foot prevents the cabinet from falling over after it is placed in its permanent location
2. Reinstall trays on page 15
After you move the cabinet, you can reinstall the trays in their original locations.
3. Install cable spools and tie wraps on page 16
After you reinstall the trays, install the cable spools and tie wraps. The cable spools and tie wraps
accommodate excess cable length and cable routing for the controllers and the trays.
4. Install additional trays on page 17
If needed, you can install additional trays. You must cover unused positions for trays to assure
correct air flow.
5. Install additional mounting rails on page 18
If you are installing controller-drive trays, or drive trays that were shipped separately (not already
installed in the cabinet), you might need to install additional mounting rails in the cabinet.
6. Connect the cabinet to power on page 20
To complete the cabinet installation, power on the cabinet components.
Lower leveling feet and stability foot
You stabilize the cabinet by adjusting its feet. The leveling feet support the cabinet off the casters.
The stability foot prevents the cabinet from falling over after it is placed in its permanent location
Steps
1. Lower the leveling feet to support the cabinet off the casters.
The leveling feet are located near each bottom corner of the cabinet.
2. Make sure that the cabinet is a level as possible.
The following figure provides a close-up view of the stability foot and the leveling feet.
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1. Leveling feet
2. Stability foot
3. Go to Reinstall trays on page 15.
Reinstall trays
After you move the cabinet, you can reinstall the trays in their original locations.
About this task
Be sure to install the trays in their original locations.
Caution: Do not install the following trays in the top of the cabinet over your head. When fully-
populated, each of these trays weighs over 100 kg (220 lb). If installed in the top of the cabinet, the
trays create a top-heavy cabinet that can become easily unbalanced:
• DE6600 drive tray
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• E2660 controller-drive tray
• E2760 controller-drive tray
• E5460 controller-drive tray
• E5560 controller-drive tray
• E5660 controller-drive tray
Steps
1. Reinstall all of the trays in their original locations in the cabinet.
Warning: Risk of bodily injury – An empty tray weighs approximately 56.7 kg (125 lb).
Three persons are required to safely move an empty tray. If the tray is populated with
components, a mechanized lift is required to safely move the tray.
2. Reinstall all of the components in their original locations in the trays.
To prevent address conflicts and loss of data access, replace all components in the same tray and
in the same location in the tray.
3. Reinstall all cables to their original locations in the trays.
4. Route the interface cables to the cabinet.
5. Route the main power cords from the cabinet to the two external power sources.
Do not plug in
the power cords at this time.
6. Go to
Install cable spools and tie wraps on page 16.
Install cable spools and tie wraps
After you reinstall the trays, install the cable spools and tie wraps. The cable spools and tie wraps
accommodate excess cable length and cable routing for the controllers and the trays.
Steps
1. Install the cable spools and the tie wraps along both sides of the vertical power distribution
outlets.
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1. Tie wrap location
2. Cable spool
2. Go to Install additional trays on page 17.
Related tasks
Gather required tools and equipment on page 8
Before installing the 3040 40U cabinet, make sure you have required tools and equipment.
Install additional trays
If needed, you can install additional trays. You must cover unused positions for trays to assure correct
air flow.
Steps
1. If you have additional trays that must be installed, install the mounting hardware for these trays.
2. If the front of the cabinet is not completely filled with trays, use front panel kits to cover the
empty spaces above or below the installed trays.
Covering the empty spaces is necessary so that the correct airflow through the cabinet is
maintained.
3. Power on the trays.
4. Go to
Install additional mounting rails on page 18.
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Related references
Maximum number of trays on page 7
Install additional mounting rails
If you are installing controller-drive trays, or drive trays that were shipped separately (not already
installed in the cabinet), you might need to install additional mounting rails in the cabinet.
Steps
1. Determine the location for the mounting rails.
•Above an existing tray – Position the mounting rails immediately above the top tray in the
cabinet.
•Beneath an existing tray – Position the mounting rails with enough clearance to hold the tray
being installed:
◦8.9 cm (3.5 in.) for 2U controller-drive trays or drive trays
◦17.8 cm (7 in.) for 4U controller-drive trays or drive trays
2. Use the measurement markers on the right-front and left-front vertical supports to attach the
mounting rails to the same position on each side of the cabinet.
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1. Front adjustable rail
2. Rear adjustable rail
3. Adjustment plate and screws
4. Rail mounting M5×10mm screws
5. Clip nuts
6. Rear hold down bracket
7. Vertical support
Note: The clip nuts and the rear hold down bracket are not used when the rails are installed in a
3040 cabinet.
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3. Place the rear adjustable rail on the vertical support.
4. On the rear adjustable rail, align the adjustable rail holes in front of the holes in the vertical
support.
5. Attach two M5×10mm screws.
a. Attach the screws through the vertical support rail and the rear adjustable rail.
b. Tighten the screws.
6. Place the front adjustable rail on the vertical support.
7. On the front adjustable rail, align the adjustable rail holes in front of the holes in the vertical
support.
8. Attach two M5×10mm screws.
a. Attach one screw through the vertical support rail and the bottom hole of the front adjustable
rail.
b. Attach one screw through the vertical support rail and the middle of the top three holes in the
front adjustable rail.
c. Tighten the screws.
Note: The remaining two screw holes are used to mount the tray.
9. Repeat step 3 through step 8 to attach the second rail on the other side of the cabinet.
10. Install each tray using the applicable tray installation instructions.
11. Choose one of the following options:
• If all positions for trays are full, power-on the trays.
• If not all positions for trays are full, use front panel kits to cover the empty spaces above or
below the installed trays.
12. Go to
Connect the cabinet to power on page 20.
Connect the cabinet to power
To complete the cabinet installation, power on the cabinet components.
About this task
While the trays perform the power-on procedure, the LEDs on the front and the rear of the trays
blink. Depending on your configuration, it can take several minutes to complete the power-on
procedure.
Steps
1. Turn off the power to all components in the cabinet.
2. Turn all 12 circuit breakers to their off (down) position.
3. Plug each of the six NEMA L6-30 connectors (USA and Canada) or the six IEC 60309
connectors (worldwide, except for USA and Canada) into an available electrical outlet.
Note: You must connect each PDU to an independent power source outside of the cabinet.
4. Turn all 12 circuit breakers to their on (up) position.
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