Quantum StorNext QD7000 User manual

DC Power Installation and AC-to-DC
Power Conversion Guide
StorNext QD7000
Firmware 8.40.xx.xx
6-68674-01 Rev A

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Preface
Note: The 8.40.xx.xx firmware (Madrid) is used in the QD7000
(E5600, Titan RAID controller, only). Refer to the NetApp to
Quantum Naming Decoder section for additional information.
This section provides the following information:
•Audience
•Prerequisites
•NetApp to Quantum Naming Decoder
•Product Safety Statements
•Contacts
•Comments
•Quantum Global Services
Audience This manual is intended for storage customers and technicians.
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Prerequisites Prerequisites for installing and using this product include knowledge of:
• Servers and computer networks
• Network administration
• Storage system installation and configuration
• Storage area network (SAN) management and direct attach storage
(DAS)
• Fibre Channel (FC) and Ethernet protocols
NetApp to Quantum
Naming Decoder
Use Table 1 to correlate the NetApp product nomenclature to the
equivalent Quantum-storage naming conventions.
Table 1 Product Nomenclature
E-Series NetApp
Product Quantum-Storage Description
Controller-Drive Tray Base System Quantum uses Base System when referring to a drive
tray with the RAID controllers.
Drive Tray Expansion Unit Quantum uses Expansion Unit when referring to a
drive tray with the environmental services modules
(ESMs).
E5600 (Code Name:
Titan)
RAID Controller Four 16Gb/s FC SFP+ host ports
E5500 (Code Name:
Soyuz)
RAID Controller Four 16Gb/s FC SFP+ host ports
E5400 (Code Name:
Pikes Peak)
RAID Controller Four 8Gb/s FC SFP+ host ports
DE6600 (Code Name:
Wembley)
4U 60-drive
enclosure
Sixty 3.5 inch disk drives
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E5660
• DE6600 4U drive
enclosure
• With E5600 RAID
controllers
(Titan)
Quantum StorNext
QD7000
E5560
• DE6600 4U drive
enclosure
• With E5500 RAID
controllers
(Soyuz)
Quantum StorNext
QD7000
E5460
• DE6600 4U drive
enclosure
• With E5400 RAID
controllers (Pikes
Peak)
Quantum StorNext
QD6000
E-Series NetApp
Product Quantum-Storage Description
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Product Safety
Statements
Quantum will not be held liable for damage arising from unauthorized
use of the product. The user assumes all risk in this aspect.
This unit is engineered and manufactured to meet all safety and
regulatory requirements. Be aware that improper use may result in
bodily injury, damage to the equipment, or interference with other
equipment.
WARNING: Before operating this product, read all instructions and
warnings in this document and in the system, safety, and
regulatory guide.
E5424
• DE5600 24-drive
2U drive
enclosure
• Code Name:
Camden
• With E5400 RAID
controllers (Pikes
Peak)
Quantum StorNext
QS2400
E5412
• DE1600 12-drive
2U drive
enclosure
• Code Name:
Ebbets
• With E5400 RAID
controllers (Pikes
Peak)
Quantum StorNext
QS1200
E-Series NetApp
Product Quantum-Storage Description
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Contacts For information about contacting Quantum, including Quantum office
locations, go to:
http://www.quantum.com/aboutus/contactus/index.aspx
Comments To provide comments or feedback about this document, or about other
Quantum technical publications, send e-mail to:
[email protected]
Quantum Global
Services
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Benefit today at:
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index.aspx#contact-support
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Online Service accounts are free from Quantum. That account can
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also be used to access Quantum’s Knowledge Base, a
comprehensive repository of product support information. Get
started at:
http://www.quantum.com/customercenter/
For further assistance, or if training is desired, contact the Quantum
Customer Support Center:
North America 1-800-284-5101 (toll free)
[phone]
EMEA [phone] (toll free)
[phone]
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For worldwide support:
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index.aspx#contact-support
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E-Series Systems
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NetApp, Inc.
495 East Java Drive
Sunnyvale, CA 94089
U.S.
Telephone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Support telephone: [phone]
Web: http://www.netapp.com
Feedback: [email protected]
Part number: 215-09441_A0
Release date: December 2014

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Table of Contents
Deciding whether to use this guide.............................................................................................................................1
How to send your comments....................................................................................................................................... 2
DC Power Supplies........................................................................................................................................................ 3
DC Power Source Precautions................................................................................................................................. 3
Installing a Controller-Drive Tray or a Drive Tray with the DC Power Option...........................................................4
Connecting the DC Power Cords..............................................................................................................................4
AC-to-DC Power Supply Conversion........................................................................................................................... 6
Conversion Kit Contents............................................................................................................................................6
Preparing to Convert a Tray......................................................................................................................................6
Removing the AC Power-Fan Canisters and Installing the DC Power-Fan Canisters..............................................6
Turning on the Power to the Trays........................................................................................................................... 8
Checking the Hardware Status................................................................................................................................. 8
Removing and Replacing a Failed DC Power-Fan Canister....................................................................................11
Removing a Failed DC Power-Fan Canister...........................................................................................................11
Installing a New DC Power-Fan Canister............................................................................................................... 13
Regulatory Compliance Statements...........................................................................................................................15
Trademark information................................................................................................................................................ 17
Copyright information..................................................................................................................................................18

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Deciding whether to use this guide
This guide includes information about installing a DC power source, converting from an AC to a DC power source,
and replacing a failed DC power source. Use this guide to install, convert or replace a DC power source into an
industry-standard cabinet.
This guide is based on the following assumptions:
The tray you are converting is not installed in a rack, and is not in use as part of a storage array.
Where to Find the Latest Information About the Product
You can find information about the latest version of the product, including new features and fixed issues, and a link to
the latest documentation at the following address: mysupport.netapp.com.

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How to send your comments
You can help us to improve the quality of our documentation by sending us your feedback.
Your feedback is important in helping us to provide the most accurate and high-quality information. If you have
suggestions for improving this document, send us your comments by email to [email protected]. To help
us direct your comments to the correct division, include in the subject line the product name, version, and operating
system.
You can also contact us in the following ways:
NetApp, Inc., 495 East Java Drive, Sunnyvale, CA 94089 U.S.
Telephone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Support telephone: [phone]

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DC Power Supplies
This document is a supplement for NetApp® storage arrays that can use a DC power source. A DC power source
uses a DC input to supply power to DC-powered power-fan canisters. The DC voltage input is –48-Vdc.
This document provides the following information:
A list of DC power compatible trays
Installing DC power trays
Removing and replacing a failed power-fan canister
The following 2U trays can use a DC power supply.
Product Type Channel Interface
DE1600 drive tray Serial Attached SCSI (SAS)
DE5600 drive tray SAS
E2712 controller-drive tray SAS
E2724 controller-drive tray SAS
E5512 controller-drive tray SAS
E5524 controller-drive tray SAS
Each power-fan canister has one DC power connector. Each tray has two power-fan canisters. Be sure to use a
separate power source for each power-fan canister in the drive tray to maintain power redundancy.
DC Power Source Precautions
WARNING (W14) Risk of bodily injury – A qualified service person is required to make the DC power
connection according to NEC and CEC guidelines.
WARNING (W12) Risk of electrical shock – This unit has more than one power source. To remove all power
from the unit, all DC MAINS must be disconnected by removing all power connectors (item 4 below) from the power
supplies.
CAUTION (C05) Electrical grounding hazard – This equipment is designed to permit the connection of the DC
supply circuit to the earthing conductor at the equipment.
When a tray uses power from a DC power source, you must take into account these precautions:
A two-pole 30-amp circuit breaker is required between the DC power source and each DC power-fan canister.
Before turning off any power switches on a DC-powered tray, you must disconnect all two-pole 30-amp circuit
breakers.
Use a grounding strap to the frame of your cabinet or rack to make sure that there is no voltage build-up on any
exterior surface.

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Installing a Controller-Drive Tray or a Drive Tray with the DC Power Option
To install your controller-drive tray or drive tray with the DC power option, you must follow the procedures in the
hardware installation guide for your tray. When you reach the procedure in that guide for connecting the power cords,
use the following procedure to connect the DC power cords rather than the procedure in the document for AC power
cords.
Connecting the DC Power Cords
Perform the following steps for each controller-drive tray and drive tray that you are installing.
CAUTION (C05) Electrical grounding hazard – This equipment is designed to permit the connection of the DC
supply circuit to the earthing conductor at the equipment.
NOTE Make sure that you do not turn on the power to the controller-drive tray or the connected drive trays until this
documentation instructs you to do so.
NOTE Before turning off any power switches on a DC-powered controller-drive tray or drive tray, you must turn off
both two-pole 30-amp circuit breakers for the each tray you are installing.
NOTE A two-pole 30-amp circuit breaker is required between the DC power source and each DC power-fan canister
for over-current and short-circuit protection.
1. Turn off both two-pole 30-amp circuit breakers for each tray you are installing.
2. Connect a DC power connector cable to the DC power connector on each power-fan canister in the tray.
3. Have a qualified service person connect the other end of each DC power connector cable to the DC power plant
equipment through the 30-amp circuit breaker as follows.
NOTE The three source wires on each DC power connector cable (–48 VDC) connect each power-fan canister to
centralized DC power plant equipment, typically through a bus bar located above the cabinet.
a. Connect the brown –48-VDC supply wire to the negative terminal.
b. Connect the blue return wire to the positive terminal.

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c. Connect the green and yellow ground wire to the ground terminal.
Figure 1. DC Power Connector Cable and Source Wires
1. Supply (Negative), Brown Wire, –48 VDC
2. Return (Positive), Blue Wire
3. Ground, Green and Yellow Wire
4. DC Power Connector
4. Turn on the two-pole 30-amp DC circuit breaker for each DC power-fan canister in the storage array.
5. Continue with the steps in the applicable hardware installation guide for Turning on the Power and Checking for
Problems.

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AC-to-DC Power Supply Conversion
This procedure assumes that the tray you are converting is not installed in a rack and is not in use as part of a storage
array.
To convert from an AC power source to a DC power source, perform the following procedures in the order provided.
1. Preparing to convert a tray on page Preparing to Convert a Tray
2. Removing the AC power-fan canisters and installing the DC power-fan canisters on page Removing the AC
Power-Fan Canisters and Installing the DC Power-Fan Canisters
3. Connecting to the DC power-fan canister to the DC power source on page Connecting the DC Power Cords
4. Turning on the power to the trays on page Turning on the Power to the Trays
5. Checking the hardware status on page Checking the Hardware Status
Contact a Technical Support Representative for information about other types of conversions.
Conversion Kit Contents
The conversion kit contains these items:
Two DC power-fan canisters – To convert your tray from an AC power source to a DC power source.
Two DC power cords
Antistatic-protective wrist strap
Preparing to Convert a Tray
ATTENTION Electrostatic discharge can damage sensitive components – Touching a tray or any of its
components without using a proper ground might damage the equipment. To avoid damage, use proper antistatic
protection before you handle any component.
1. Put on the supplied antistatic-protective wrist strap, and secure the ground clip to the cabinet or the tray chassis.
2. Gather a replacement power-fan canister.
Removing the AC Power-Fan Canisters and Installing the DC Power-Fan
Canisters
WARNING (W02) Risk of electrical shock – Before removing or installing a power supply, turn off the power
switch, and unplug the power cord.
1. Unpack the new DC power-fan canisters from the conversion kit.
a. Set them on a dry, level, static-free surface with the top cover side up.
b. Save all the packing materials in case you need to return the power-fan canister.

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2. Remove the AC power-fan canisters that are in the tray to be converted.
Figure 2. Power-Fan Canister and Controller Canister
1. Controller Canister
2. Power-Fan Canister
a. Unlock and pull out the release levers to release the power-fan canister from the chassis.
b. Using the release levers, pull the power-fan canister from the tray.
3. Install the new DC power-fan canister.
a. Slowly push the new power-fan canister into the empty slot until it stops.
The power-fan canister will only be partially installed.
b. Rotate the release levers towards the center of the power-fan canister to lock it into place.
The power-fan canister is fully secured when it is flush with the enclosure and the levers lock into place.
Figure 3. Installing a DC Power-Fan Canister