Rohde & Schwarz SpycerNode SC User manual

R&S®SpycerNode SC
Storage Solution
User Manual
Version 03
2902.5569.02

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© 2021 Rohde & Schwarz GmbH & Co. KG
Hanomaghof 1, 30449 Hanover, Germany
Phone: [phone]
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Internet: https://www.rohde-schwarz.com
Subject to change – Data without tolerance limits is not binding.
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Trade names are trademarks of the owners.
Throughout this manual, products from Rohde & Schwarz are indicated without the ® symbol,
e.g. R&S®SpycerNode SC is indicated as SpycerNode SC.

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Contents
General .............................................................................................................5
About this Documentation ....................................................................................................... 6
Required Reading ................................................................................................................6
Target Groups ...................................................................................................................... 6
Additional Documentation .................................................................................................... 7
Chapters Overview ...............................................................................................................7
Appropriate Use ........................................................................................................................ 8
General ................................................................................................................................. 8
Environmental Conditions .................................................................................................... 9
Safety ..............................................................................................................11
General .................................................................................................................................... 12
Electrical.................................................................................................................................. 13
Network ................................................................................................................................... 14
Lithium Cells or Batteries ......................................................................................................15
Transportation ........................................................................................................................ 16
Product Description ......................................................................................17
Models ..................................................................................................................................... 18
Basic Unit Configuration ..................................................................................................... 18
Storage Capacity Options .................................................................................................. 18
Additional HBA Options ...................................................................................................... 18
Certified Clients for SpycerNode SC .................................................................................... 19
The Front of the System ........................................................................................................ 20
Front Panel ......................................................................................................................... 20
Operating Panel ................................................................................................................21
Backplane Status LEDs ...................................................................................................... 21
Drives....................................................................................................................................... 22
Carriers .............................................................................................................................. 22
Disks Layout ....................................................................................................................... 22
Status LED ......................................................................................................................... 23
The Rear of the System ..........................................................................................................24
Power Supply Units ............................................................................................................ 25
ATX Panel .......................................................................................................................... 26
System Disks ...................................................................................................................... 27
Installation ......................................................................................................29
Unpacking the System ........................................................................................................... 30
Mounting the System into a Rack ......................................................................................... 32
Rack System Precautions .................................................................................................. 32
Mounting the System .......................................................................................................... 33
Installing the Drives ............................................................................................................... 36
Connecting the Power Source .............................................................................................. 38
Initial Setup ............................................................................................................................. 39
Using Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) ......................................................... 39
Using Static IP .................................................................................................................... 45
Setting Up Mail Notifications in Broadcom UI ..................................................................... 52

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Installing the Spectrum Scale Client .................................................................................... 53
Installing under Linux ......................................................................................................... 53
Installing under Windows ................................................................................................... 55
Adding a Native Spectrum Scale Client ............................................................................. 62
Removing a Native Spectrum Scale Client ........................................................................ 63
Operation ....................................................................................................... 65
Using the R&S®Device Manger............................................................................................. 66
System Monitoring ................................................................................................................. 68
Monitoring through SNMP .................................................................................................. 68
Monitoring through the Device Manager ............................................................................ 70
Monitoring the Drives via Broadcom UI .............................................................................. 71
Shutting down the System .................................................................................................... 75
Maintenance .................................................................................................. 77
Safety Instructions ................................................................................................................. 78
Removing the Top Cover ....................................................................................................... 79
Replacing a Power Supply Unit............................................................................................. 80
Fan Maintenance .................................................................................................................... 82
Monitoring the Fans ............................................................................................................ 82
Replacing a Fan .................................................................................................................83
Replacing a Drive ................................................................................................................... 84
Identifying a Defective Drive .............................................................................................. 84
Removing a Defective Drive ............................................................................................... 87
Installing a New Drive ........................................................................................................ 88
System Update ........................................................................................................................ 90
System Disk Recovery ........................................................................................................... 91
Preparing a Bootable USB Drive ........................................................................................ 91
Creating a Backup Image ................................................................................................... 94
Restoring the System ......................................................................................................... 96
Appendix........................................................................................................ 99
Dimensions ........................................................................................................................... 100
Technical Data ...................................................................................................................... 101
Power Rating ....................................................................................................................101
System Configuration ....................................................................................................... 101
Connection Ports .............................................................................................................. 101
Environmental Conditions ................................................................................................ 102
Weight .............................................................................................................................. 102
Data Sheet ............................................................................................................................. 103
................................................................................................................................................ 104
CE Declaration of Conformity ............................................................................................. 105
Index............................................................................................................. 107

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General
This chapter includes the following sections:
●About this Documentation (page 6)
●Appropriate Use (page 8)

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About this Documentation
This documentation describes how to use the hardware of SpycerNode SC,
a storage system by Rohde & Schwarz. It contains installation, operation and
maintenance instructions as well as safety instructions which must be
followed by the client company and the system operator. For this reason, the
manual should always be accessible in the immediate vicinity of the system.
Required Reading
The client company and operator of the system are advised to read this
manual, and to follow the instructions.
Each person who is responsible for installation, operation, maintenance or
setting of the system must read and understand this manual.
Target Groups
To use this manual you should know how to handle computer equipment.
Furthermore, to connect the R&S system to a network you should have
experience as a network administrator and know how to set up the required
network connections on the installation site both in hard- and software.
When performing maintenance tasks on the hardware of the R&S system,
you must be qualified to work on, repair and test electrical equipment.
The target groups are differentiated as follows:
●Client company
●Setup personnel & administrators
●Operators
Client Company
The term "client company" applies to persons who use a product for
commercial or economic purposes or authorize a third party for the use or
application of a product, and during operation have the legal responsibility to
users of their product or other thirds.
Setup Personnel & Administrators
Setup personnel and administrators have corresponding technical skills to
perform installation, setup, maintenance, troubleshooting and decommis-
sioning. Administrators are also responsible for the setup within a network,
integration into existing technical infrastructure and the ongoing communica-
tion with the front-end clients over the network.

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Operators
Operators are responsible for the day-to-day operation of the system, trou-
bleshooting and basic maintenance work. Also, operators must be trained by
the client company to prevent hazards from electrical or mechanical compo-
nents and to avoid property damage.
Additional Documentation
The complete documentation can be downloaded from
https://gloris.rohde-schwarz.com after registering/logging in to access
restricted information. There you may find updated manuals as well as
further information on your product.
Chapters Overview
The chapters contain the following information:
Chapter "General" on
page 5
Begins with a short introduction to SpycerNode SC,
followed by a note regarding the audience this manual is
written for, and information on additional documentation.
Chapter "Safety" on
page 11
Provides all required safety instructions and important
notes you must adhere to protect your equipment and
avoid personal injury.
Chapter "Product
Description" on
page 17
This chapter gives a front and rear overview of the system
detailing all items, connectors and interfaces. Additionally,
it contains some further information, for example, about
the digital video in- and outputs.
Chapter "Installa-
tion" on page 29
Describes the necessary steps to install the hardware of
the system and perform the initial software setup.
Chapter "Operation"
on page 65
Explains how to operate the system via the
R&S®Device Manager - a monitoring and setup tool for all
Rohde & Schwarz devices connected within the same
network.
Chapter "Mainte-
nance" on page 77
Details maintenance work, for example, in case of a disk,
an or power supply unit failure.
Chapter "Appendix"
on page 99
Provides technical details and general information about
the hardware of the system.

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Appropriate Use
The R&S system may only be used according to its intended function. Any
other use or extension of this function is considered inappropriate. Inappro-
priate use may lead to situations resulting in personal injury or property
damage.
General
SpycerNode SC has been built according to the applying safety regulations.
To correctly use the R&S system heed the following:
●To minimize the possibility of a faulty operation of the device you must
have access at all times to all manuals and guides at the operation site.
Before installing and/or using the R&S system it is strongly recom-
mended to read the manuals and follow the instructions.
●The hardware of the R&S system works with voltages that can be
hazardous to your health. Never work on the system or access its interior
with the power cable(s) being plugged in. Make sure the power supply is
disconnected from the components you intend to work on.
●Computer hardware contains components that are sensitive to electro-
static discharge. If you touch them without precautionary measures, they
can be destroyed. Use a wrist strap connected to ground when
accessing electronic parts and take care of grounding the system. Avoid
touching the internal components of the R&S system whenever possible.
●Computer hardware contains components that are sensitive to changing
voltages. Connecting or disconnecting the R&S system to or from periph-
eral hardware while any of them is switched on may damage the hard-
ware. Switch off all peripheral hardware before connecting or
disconnecting anything.
●Use, store and transport the R&S system only in compliance with the
technical data laid out in chapter "Appendix" on page 99.
●If fluids or solid objects get inside the casing, the R&S system must be
disconnected from the power supply immediately. Before using the
system again, it has to be checked by authorized service personnel.
●Only use a damp tissue without any cleaning agents to clean the casing.
●The R&S system must not be misused, abused, physically damaged,
neglected, exposed to fire, water or excessive changes in the climate or
temperature, or operated outside maximum rating.
Inappropriate use
If the R&S system is not used in compliance with the safety instructions,
the warranty and all resulting liability claims will be void.
Carefully read the following safety instructions before attempting any
installation and/or performing any work on the system hardware

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●Do not perform any changes or extensions to the R&S system whatso-
ever.
Environmental Conditions
For error-free working and a long service life SpycerNode SC needs some
basic environmental conditions:
●Do not expose the R&S system to sources of heat, such as direct
sunlight or a radiator.
●Do not cover or obstruct the ventilation holes of the system.
●When installing the R&S system in a rack, take care that warmed up air
is conducted to the rear of the rack and properly vented away.
●Avoid areas with high humidity or dust. Best operating conditions are
given in an air-conditioned site.
●Do not expose the R&S system to strong electric or magnetic fields.
●Avoid areas where the R&S system will be subject to vibrations or
shocks.
Observe also the environmental data provided in "Appendix" > "Environmen-
tal Conditions" (page 102).

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