R/Evolution 2000 Series User manual

2530 Getting Started
Guide
P/N 83-00004398-11
Revision B
March 2009

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reservation and without notification to its users.

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Contents
Preface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Before You Read This Book . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Typographic Conventions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Related Documentation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
1. Unpacking and Checking the Contents of the Enclosure Package . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Opening the Enclosure Package . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Checking the Package Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Ordered Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Ethernet Cables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
2. Installing and Cabling Enclosures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
Required Tools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
Safety Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Installation Checklist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Installing Enclosures Into a Rack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
Preparing the Rack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Assembling and Installing the Rackmount Kit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Attaching the Ear Caps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Connecting Controller and Drive Enclosures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Connecting AC Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Connecting DC Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Connecting DC Power Cords . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Disconnecting a DC Power Cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

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DC Ground Cable Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
DC Wiring and DC Power Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
DC Power System Warnings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Cabling requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Testing the Enclosure Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
General Practice for Powering the System Off and On . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Obtaining IP Values for Your Storage System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Correcting Enclosure IDs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Next Steps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
3. Connecting Hosts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Host System Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Installing the R/Evolution SES Driver for Microsoft Windows Hosts . . . . . . . 32
Connecting the Enclosure Directly to Data Hosts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Connecting Remote Management Hosts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Next Steps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
4. Configuring a System for the First Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Setting Management Port IP Addresses Using the CLI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Configuring Your Web Browser for RAIDar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Logging in to RAIDar from a Local Management Host . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Setting the Date and Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Creating Virtual Disks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Mapping a Data Host to a Volume . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Testing the Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Logging Out of RAIDar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Next Steps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44

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A. Hardware Components and LEDs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45
Controller Components and LEDs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45
Drive Enclosure Components and LEDs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
B. Additional Cabling Configuration Examples . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55

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Preface
This guide describes how to install and initially configure a R/Evolution™ 2000
Series storage system, and applies to the following enclosures:
■2530 SAS Controller Enclosure
■SAS Drive Enclosure
Before You Read This Book
Before you begin to follow the procedures in this book, you must prepare the site
and learn of any late-breaking information related to installation as described in the
following documents:
■R/Evolution Storage System Site Planning Guide
■ R/Evolution 2530 Release Notes
Refer to the R/Evolution™ 2000 Series storage system product documentation on
the Dot Hill Systems Customer Resource Center for more information. If you
require additional assistance, contact Dot Hill Systems' Customer Service at +1-877-
368-7924 or [email protected].

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Typographic Conventions
Related Documentation
Typeface1
1 The fonts used in your viewer might differ.
Meaning Examples
AaBbCc123 Book title, new term, or
emphasized word See the release notes.
A virtual disk (vdisk) can ....
You must...
AaBbCc123 Directory or file name,
value, command, or
on-screen output
The default file name is store.logs.
The default user name is manage
Type exit.
AaBbCc123 Text you type, contrasted
with on-screen output # set password Enter new password:
AaBbCc123 Variable text you replace
with an actual value Use the format user@domain.
Application Title Part Number
Site planning information R/Evolution Storage System Site Planning Guide 83-00004283
Late-breaking information not
included in the documentation set R/Evolution 2530 Release Notes 83-00004396
Configuring and managing storage R/Evolution 2000 Series Reference Guide 83-00004289
Using the command-line interface
(CLI) R/Evolution 2000 Series CLI Reference Manual 83-00004288
Troubleshooting R/Evolution 2000 Series Troubleshooting Guide 83-00004287
Recommendations for maximizing
reliability, accessibility, and
serviceability
R/Evolution 2000 Series Best Practices Guide
(FC and iSCSI only) 83-00004286

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CHAPTER 1
Unpacking and Checking the Contents
of the Enclosure Package
The R/Evolution 2530 SAS Controller Enclosure and SAS Drive Enclosure are
high-performance storage solutions that combine outstanding performance with high
reliability, availability, flexibility, and manageability.
Supported configurations include a controller enclosure with or without attached
drive enclosures. A controller enclosure can contain two controller modules that
interact and provide failover capability for the data path. The controller enclosure
can use SATA or SAS disk drive modules.
Figure 1-1 2530 SAS Controller Enclosure
This chapter describes the procedure for unpacking your enclosure package and
checking its contents, and includes the following topics:
■“Opening the Enclosure Package” on page 10
■“Checking the Package Contents” on page 10
■“Ordered Options” on page 11

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Opening the Enclosure Package
Caution – Two people are needed to lift and move the enclosure. An enclosure with
all drives installed can weigh approximately pounds (kilograms). Use care to avoid
injury.
1. Select a suitable area for unpacking.
2. Open and carefully unpack the enclosure package.
3. Store all packing material and boxes for possible equipment returns.
4. Carefully remove packaged items from the box.
Caution – Because the ear caps are not installed on the ear boards upon shipment,
be careful when removing the enclosure from the package so as not to damage the
ear boards.
Checking the Package Contents
Inspect the enclosure package for standard items as well as purchased items.
Depending on the enclosure package, verify the contents of the box against the
items listed in the following tables.
Table 1-1 Contents of a Controller Enclosure Package
Item Quantity
Controller enclosure 1 or 2 as ordered
6-foot (1.83 m) power cord 2 per enclosure
6-foot (1.83 m) serial cable, RS-232 micro-DB9 1 per controller module
Ear caps 1 right
1 left
Documentation:
• Setup poster
• R/Evolution 2530 Getting Started Guide
• EIP Environmental Information
1 of each

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Ordered Options
Options ordered at the time of purchase, which can include, for example, disk
drives, SAS cables, FC cables, and Ethernet cables (various lengths) will be in a
separate shipment from the enclosure.
Ethernet Cables
To connect a controller enclosure to an Ethernet network, use the Dot Hill shielded
Ethernet cable (straight through with metallic RFI/EMI connector hoods designated
CAT-5 or higher), FRU part number CLB-ENET-SHLD-20, which has been tested
for regulatory compliance with the product.
Table 1-2 Contents of a Drive Enclosure Package
Item Quantity
Drive enclosure 1 or 2 as ordered
6-foot (1.83 m) power cord 2 per enclosure
1.9-foot (0.6 m) SAS-to-SAS cascading cable. (You
might need to order additional or longer cables if you
are cabling a fault-tolerant configuration.)
1 per expansion module
Ear caps 1 right
1 left

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CHAPTER 2
Installing and Cabling Enclosures
This chapter describes how to install and cable enclosures in a standard 19-inch EIA
rack cabinet.
Before you begin installing the system, you must prepare the site as described in the
site planning guide and learn of any late-breaking information in the release notes
for your system.
Required Tools
The installation procedures in this chapter require the following tools:
■#2 Phillips screwdriver
■Allen wrench (provided; used with 6-mm screws)
■Antistatic protection devices
Safety Precautions
For your protection, observe the following safety precautions when setting up your
equipment:
■Install the system in accordance with the local safety codes and regulations at the
facility site. Follow all cautions and instructions marked on the equipment.
■Ensure that the voltage and frequency of your power source match the voltage
and frequency inscribed on the equipment’s electrical rating label.
■Never push objects of any kind through openings in the equipment. Dangerous
voltages may be present. Conductive foreign objects could produce a short circuit
that could cause fire, electric shock, or damage to your equipment.
Note – Do not make mechanical or electrical modifications to the product. The
vendor is not responsible for the safety or regulatory compliance of a modified
product.

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Caution – Two people are needed to lift and move the enclosure. Use care to avoid
injury. An enclosure with all drives installed can weigh 65 pounds (29.5 kilograms).
Caution – Electrostatic discharge can damage sensitive components. Be sure you
are properly grounded before touching a static-sensitive component or assembly.
Installation Checklist
Table 2-1 outlines the steps required to install and initially configure the system. To
ensure a successful installation, perform the tasks in the order they are presented.
Table 2-1 Installation Checklist
Step Installation Task Where to Find Procedure
1. Prepare the rack for installation. “Preparing the Rack” on page 15
2. Assemble the rackmount bracket kit and install the
controller enclosure and optional drive enclosures in
the rack.
“Assembling and Installing the
Rackmount Kit” on page 16
Note: If the rackmount bracket kit you
are installing includes assembly
instructions, use them in place of the
instructions in this guide.
3. Connect the enclosures. “Connecting Controller and Drive
Enclosures” on page 21
4. Connect the power cords. “Connecting AC Power” on page 24
5. Test the enclosure connections. “Testing the Enclosure Connections” on
page 28
6. Obtain IP values. “Obtaining IP Values for Your Storage
System” on page 29
7. Install required host software and drivers, including:
•HBAdrivers
• R/Evolution MPIO DSM
• R/Evolution SES Driver
“Host System Requirements” on page 31

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Installing Enclosures Into a Rack
This section describes how to install the enclosures into a standard 19-inch rack
cabinet with a 28 to 36-inch (71.12 to 91.44-cm) depth.
Preparing the Rack
Before installing enclosures in a rack cabinet, ensure the rack is installed according
to its installation instructions and that the installation complies with local safety
codes.
1. Stabilize the rack as described in its documentation.
2. If the rack has casters, make sure the casters are locked to prevent the rack from
rolling.
3. Remove or open the top front panel and the vented back panel.
8. Connect the data hosts. “Connecting Hosts” on page 31
9. Connect the management host. “Connecting the Enclosure Directly to
Data Hosts” on page 32
10. Perform initial configuration tasks:
• Set management port IP properties on the
controller enclosure
• Set the date and time on the controller enclosure
• Configure host ports on the controller enclosure
• Create virtual disks and map volumes
• Test the configuration
“Configuring a System for the First
Time” on page 35
Table 2-1 Installation Checklist (Continued)
Step Installation Task Where to Find Procedure

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Assembling and Installing the Rackmount Kit
Each enclosure occupies two units (2U) of rack space and requires rackmounting
hardware (ordered separately).
Available rackmount kits include FHDW001-R1 (22-inch to 28-inch depth), and
FHDW002-R2 (28-inch to 36-inch depth) until they are superseded by the newer
rackmount kit assemblies: FHDW017-02 (22.5-inch to 31-inch depth), and
FHDW018-02 (25-inch to 36-inch depth).
Note – If the rackmount bracket kit you are installing includes assembly
instructions, use them in place of the instructions in this guide.
Figure 2-1 provides a visual overview of the rackmount kit assembly components
and corresponds to the steps that follow.

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Figure 2-1 Overview of Standard 19-Inch EIA Rackmounting Components
#10-32 x 1 or 5-mm panhead screw, or 6-mm sockethead screw
Rear bracket connected to rack
Side bracket
#8-32 x 3/16 flathead screws
Four #8-32 x 1/4 panhead screws
Two #10-32 x 1 or 5/8 or 5-mm or 6-mm panhead screws
Two #10 flat washers for 5-mm or #10-32 x 1 screws only
Threaded PEMs (4)
(Step 6)
(Step 9)
(Step 5)
(Step 8)

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Use the following procedure and refer to Figure 2-1 to install each enclosure into
the rack.
Note – If the rackmount bracket kit you are installing includes assembly
instructions, use them in place of the instructions in this guide.
When positioning an enclosure in the rack, do not block the air vents at the front or
back of the enclosure.
Caution – If you only have one person to perform the installation, remove the
power and cooling modules and drive modules from an enclosure before
installation, and use the optional nylon front support brackets. If possible, position
the enclosure on top of another device or shelf in the rack to hold the enclosure as
you attach the front brackets.
1. Considering your system configuration and weight distribution in the rack,
determine where you will install each enclosure in the rack.
2. Confirm that you have cables of adequate length to connect to hosts and to power
outlets.
3. (Square-cut European-style racks only) Insert the cage nuts in the corresponding
holes on the front and rear of the rack.
4. (Optional one-person installation) Screw the front support nylon brackets into
position on the rack face using #10-32 x 5/8 screws (two per bracket).
These brackets enable one person to easily position and support the front of the
enclosure in the rack during installation.
5. Attach the side brackets to each side of the enclosure using #8-32 x 3/16 flathead
screws (four to eight on each side). The right and left side brackets are identical.
Note – To allow adjustment of the brackets, do not tighten the screws completely
until the enclosure is mounted in the rack.
a. Use the alignment marks (Figure 2-2) stamped into the side brackets to position
the brackets and screws. The alignment marks show depth in inches.
Determine the depth you require and align the rear-most alignment mark on the
side bracket with the rear-most threaded holes on the enclosure. Make sure that
the alignment mark corresponding to the depth you want lines up with both the
top and bottom holes.

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Figure 2-2 Side Bracket With Alignment Marks
b. On one side, insert the first two screws through the side bracket slots above and
below the alignment mark into the rear-most threaded holes in the enclosure.
For example, to mount the enclosure in a 27-inch deep rack, position the side
bracket so that the 27-inch alignment mark is aligned with the rear-most threaded
holes in the enclosure.
c. Insert up to six more screws through the side bracket slots into the other threaded
holes in the side of the enclosure.
d. Repeat Step b and Step c to attach the other side bracket to the enclosure.
6. Attach the rear brackets to the rear vertical posts of the rack. Use two screws and
two washers, if required, to attach each bracket to a post.
Use the appropriate fasteners for the posts; either:
■Four #10-32 x 1 panhead screws with #10 washers
■Four #10 x 5/8 truss screws
■Four 5-mm panhead screws with #10 washers
■Four 6-mm panhead screws (no washers required)
7. Lift the enclosure and slide the side brackets into the rear brackets, which are
attached to the rear posts.
Adjust the depth of the side brackets so that the slots nearest the ends of the side
brackets align with the four PEM nuts in the rear brackets.
8. Attach each side bracket to a rear bracket using #8-32 x 1/4 screws (four per
bracket).
9. Make sure that the enclosure is level and then secure the mounting ears on the front
of the enclosure to the rack face. Use two screws for each ear.
Use the appropriate screws for the rack; either:
■Four #10-32 x 1 panhead screws
■Four #10 x 5/8 truss screws
■Four 5-mm panhead screws
■Four 6-mm socket cap screws
10. Tighten the screws in the side brackets.
11. If you removed modules from the enclosure, reinsert them.

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12. If you attached the optional front support brackets to the rack face, remove those
brackets.
Note – When you finish installing an enclosure, you may have unused screws left
in your rack kit. Screws are included for different rack types and configurations, and
extra screws are provided in case any are misplaced.
Attaching the Ear Caps
The plastic ear caps are snap-on parts that require some care when attaching or
removing them. After the enclosure has been installed in the rack cabinet, attach the
ear caps, which are located in a plastic bag included in the controller and drive
enclosure packages.
1. Remove the ear caps from the plastic package.
2. As you attach each ear cap, hold it so that its indent is closest to the chassis.
3. Apply gentle pressure to snap the caps onto the chassis’ ears.
Figure 2-3 Installing Ear Caps
Indent Indent