Pillar Axiom 500 User manual

Pillar Axiom® 500
Advanced
Hardware
Installation Guide

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© 2008 Pillar Data Systems, Inc. All rights reserved.
Pillar Data Systems, Inc.
2840 Junction Avenue
San Jose, CA 95134
Part Number: 4420-00082-0400
2008-February
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prior written consent of Pillar Data Systems.
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applies is subject to the Pillar Data Systems End User License Agreement and
Warranty Statement that accompanied the Pillar Axiom system and this guide. A
copy of the Pillar Data Systems End User License Agreement and Warranty
Statement is on the same CD with which this guide is provided (if you entered into
a signed written agreement with Pillar Data Systems for the purchase or use of this
Pillar Axiom system that supersedes the Pillar Data Systems End User License
Agreement and Warranty Statement, then such signed written agreement will
apply).
Pillar Data Systems reserves the right to change the specifications and content in
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Table of Contents
Chapter 1 Before You Begin
Audience.......................................................... 12
Contact Information.................................................. 13
Pillar Axiom System Components........................................ 14
Customer-Supplied Materials........................................... 15
Safety Notice Conventions............................................. 16
Additional Documentation.............................................. 17
Chapter 2 Set Up the Rack
About Component Inspection........................................... 18
Rack Position....................................................... 20
About Multiple Rack Connections...................................... 20
Adjust the Leveling Legs............................................ 25
About Rack Stability............................................... 27
About Component Placement........................................... 31
About Component Placement for One Slammer and SATA Bricks.............. 31
About Component Placement for One Slammer and FC Bricks................ 32
About Component Placement for Two or Three Slammers and FC Bricks......... 34
About Component Placement for 4 Slammers and 64 Bricks.................. 35
Pilot Rail Kit Parts................................................. 37
Install a Pair of Pilot Mounting Rails.................................... 38
Slammer Rail Kit Parts............................................. 41
Install a Pair of Slammer Mounting Rails................................. 42
Brick Rail Kit Parts................................................ 44
Install a Pair of Brick Mounting Rails.................................... 45
Chapter 3 Install Components
About Power Distribution Unit Installation................................... 48
Install a 1U PDU.................................................... 49
Install a 2U PDU.................................................... 51
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About Installation.................................................... 52
Install a Pilot....................................................... 53
About Slammer Installation............................................. 55
Install a Slammer.................................................... 56
Install a Brick....................................................... 58
Install the Slammer Batteries........................................... 61
Chapter 4 Connect Data Cables
About Data Cabling the Pillar Axiom System................................ 63
Summary of Cabling Rules............................................. 64
Connect the Pillar Axiom System to Your Network............................ 66
Pilot Network Requirements.......................................... 66
Slammer Network Requirements...................................... 67
Chapter 5 Connect Power Cables
Connect Power Cables................................................ 68
About Component Power Usage......................................... 69
PDU Outlet Amperage Limits........................................... 70
About Power Cabling................................................. 72
Sample Power Cabling for One Slammer and Three Bricks................... 72
Sample Power Scheme for One Slammer and 16 SATA Bricks ................ 74
Chapter 6 Complete the Installation
Power On the System................................................. 77
Verify Status LEDs at the Front of the System............................... 79
Verify Status LEDs at the Back of the System............................... 82
Attach the Bezels.................................................... 85
About HBA Driver and Firmware Installation (SAN Only)........................ 87
About Switch Zone for HBA Set Up (SAN Only).............................. 88
Attach the Rack Doors and Panels....................................... 89
Attach the Rack's Side Panels.......................................... 90
Chapter 7 Initial Configuration
Pre-Configuration Checklist............................................ 91
Start the Graphical User Interface (GUI)................................... 93
Reset the Primary System Administrator Password........................... 94
Configure the System with the Configuration Wizard.......................... 95
Configure Global System Parameters................................... 95
Configure NAS Storage Parameters.................................... 99
Configure SAN Storage Parameters................................... 101
About AxiomONE Path Manager Installation (SAN Only)....................... 104
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Chapter 8 Expansion Planning
About Additional Slammers............................................ 105
Complete the Pre-Installation Checklist................................. 105
Install the Slammer............................................... 105
Appendix A Slammer LED Startup Progress Codes
About LED Startup Codes............................................. 107
Slammer LED Codes................................................ 108
LED Code Translation............................................... 109
LED Halt Codes.................................................... 111
Appendix B Safety Statements
Introduction to Safety Statements....................................... 114
Safety Statements.................................................. 115
Warning Notices.................................................... 116
Electrical Warning in Other Languages................................. 116
Lightning Activity Warning.......................................... 119
Lightning Warning in Other Languages................................. 119
Power Supply Warning............................................ 120
Power Supply Warning in Other Languages............................. 120
Main Power Disconnect Warning..................................... 122
Power Disconnect Warning in Other Languages.......................... 122
Installation Warning............................................... 122
Power Disconnect Warning......................................... 123
Warning Statement for Norway and Sweden............................. 123
Restricted Access Area Warning..................................... 123
Restricted Access Warning in Other Languages.......................... 124
Product Disposal Warning.......................................... 125
Product Disposal Warning in Other Languages........................... 125
Jewelry Removal Warning.......................................... 126
Jewelry Removal Warning in Other Languages........................... 126
Qualified Personnel Warning........................................ 128
Warning Statement for Finland....................................... 129
Warning Statement for Sweden...................................... 129
Power Cabling Warning............................................ 129
Power Cabling Warning in Other Languages............................. 129
Supply Circuit Warning............................................ 130
Supply Circuit Warning in Other Languages............................. 130
Voltage Mismatch Warning......................................... 131
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Voltage Mismatch Warning in Other Languages.......................... 131
SELV Circuit Warning............................................. 133
SELV Circuit Warning in Other Languages.............................. 133
Incorrect Connection Warning....................................... 135
Incorrect Connection Warning in Other Languages........................ 135
Caution Notices.................................................... 136
Appendix C Pillar Axiom Hardware Specifications
About Hardware Specifications......................................... 138
About Pillar Axiom Hardware Specifications................................ 139
System Power Requirements........................................ 139
System Environmentals............................................ 140
System Regulatory Agency Compliance................................ 141
System Packaging and Transportation................................. 144
System Warranty................................................. 145
About Hardware Specifications......................................... 146
Pilot Dimensions and Weight........................................ 146
Pilot Power Characteristics......................................... 146
Pilot Regulatory Agency Compliance.................................. 147
Pilot Packaging and Transportation................................... 148
About Slammer Hardware Specification................................... 149
Slammer Dimensions and Weight..................................... 149
Slammer Power Characteristics...................................... 149
Slammer Regulatory Agency Compliance............................... 150
Slammer Packaging and Transportation................................ 151
About Brick Hardware Specification...................................... 152
Brick Dimensions and Weight........................................ 152
Brick Power Characteristics......................................... 152
Brick Regulatory Agency Compliance.................................. 153
Brick Packaging and Transportation................................... 154
Pillar Axiom PDU Hardware Specification................................. 155
Pillar Rack Hardware Specification...................................... 157
Index.............................................................. 160
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List of Figures
Figure 1 Floor plan for rack installation....................................... 20
Figure 2 Sample 42U side panels........................................... 21
Figure 3 Location of frame corners.......................................... 22
Figure 4 Connection bracket installation...................................... 23
Figure 5 Roof baying plate attachment....................................... 24
Figure 6 Adjacent anchor bolts at the front of the racks........................... 25
Figure 7 Rack leveling leg locations......................................... 26
Figure 8 Leveling leg adjustment........................................... 26
Figure 9 Attach anchor bolts to rack......................................... 27
Figure 10 Position anti-tip brackets.......................................... 28
Figure 11 Secure anti-tip brackets to the floor.................................. 28
Figure 12 Stabilizer plate attached to the rack base and floor....................... 30
Figure 13 Fully loaded 42U racks for one Slammer and 32 SATA Bricks............... 32
Figure 14 Fully loaded 42U rack for one Slammer and 16 FC Bricks.................. 33
Figure 15 Fully loaded 42U racks for three Slammers and 32 FC Bricks............... 35
Figure 16 Fully loaded 42U racks for four Slammers and 64 Bricks................... 36
Figure 17 Scope hook attachment.......................................... 39
Figure 18 Positioning spacer bar........................................... 40
Figure 19 Pilot rail front attachment......................................... 40
Figure 20 Scope hook attachment.......................................... 43
Figure 21 Slammer rails installed in rack...................................... 44
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Figure 22 Scope hook attachment.......................................... 46
Figure 23 2U rack rails installed in rack....................................... 47
Figure 24 Snap-in cage nut............................................... 49
Figure 25 Securing a 1U PDU in the bottom of a rack............................ 49
Figure 26 An installed PDU at the bottom of the rack............................. 50
Figure 27 Inserting the upper Pilot CU....................................... 53
Figure 28 Inserting a Slammer............................................. 56
Figure 29 Inserting a Brick................................................ 59
Figure 30 Brick ears.................................................... 59
Figure 31 Brick front.................................................... 60
Figure 32 Slammer bezel removal.......................................... 61
Figure 33 Slammer battery insertion......................................... 62
Figure 34 Pilot management cables......................................... 66
Figure 35 Pulizzi TPC2105-1 outlet amperage limits............................. 70
Figure 36 Pulizzi TPC2104 outlet amperage limits............................... 71
Figure 37 Pulizzi PC3365 outlet amperage limits................................ 71
Figure 38 Sample power cabling scheme with 230 V power........................ 72
Figure 39 Sample power cabling scheme with 115 V on a TCP2105-1 PDU............ 73
Figure 40 Sample power cabling scheme with 230 V (one circuit shown).............. 75
Figure 41 Secure Slammer batteries........................................ 77
Figure 42 Turn on Brick power............................................. 78
Figure 43 Turn on PDU power............................................. 78
Figure 44 Pilot bezel LEDs................................................ 79
Figure 45 Slammer bezel LEDs............................................ 80
Figure 46 Brick bezel LEDs............................................... 80
Figure 47 Pilot connectivity LEDs........................................... 82
Figure 48 Slammer connectivity LEDs....................................... 82
Figure 49 Brick LEDs.................................................... 83
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Figure 50 Bezel hook on the right side of the bezel.............................. 85
Figure 51 Press ejector tabs to lock bezel..................................... 86
Figure 52 Configuration Tasks page......................................... 95
Figure 53 System Time page.............................................. 96
Figure 54 Management and Data Path Interfaces page........................... 97
Figure 55 Notification and Account Security Settings page......................... 98
Figure 56 Storage Allocation and Quality of Service (QoS) page.................... 99
Figure 57 Storage Capacity and Performance Settings page...................... 100
Figure 58 Storage Allocation and Quality of Service (QoS) page for LUNs............ 102
Figure 59 Storage Capacity and Performance Settings page for a LUN............... 103
Figure 60 Maximum tilt angles for stationary Pillar 42 U racks..................... 159
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List of Tables
Table 1 Contacts at Pillar Data Systems...................................... 13
Table 2 Pillar Axiom 500 Series components.................................. 14
Table 3 Required tools.................................................. 15
Table 4 Additional resources.............................................. 17
Table 5 Pilot rail kit parts ................................................. 37
Table 6 Slammer rail kit parts ............................................. 41
Table 7 Brick rail kit parts ................................................ 45
Table 8 Pillar Axiom component electrical requirements.......................... 69
Table 9 Global system parameters.......................................... 91
Table 10 Code translation for the Fault LED.................................. 109
Table 11 Code translation for the Activity LED................................. 109
Table 12 Code translation for the Status LED................................. 110
Table 13 Slammer LED halt codes......................................... 111
Table 14 Electrical warning in other languages ................................ 116
Table 15 Lightning warning in other languages................................ 119
Table 16 Power supply warning in other languages............................. 120
Table 17 Power disconnect warning in other languages.......................... 122
Table 18 Installation warning in other languages............................... 122
Table 19 Warnings for Norway and Sweden.................................. 123
Table 20 Restricted access warning in other languages.......................... 124
Table 21 Product disposal warning in other languages........................... 125
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