Stratus ftServer V 2302 Technical manual

Stratus Technologies
R624-04
Stratus®ftServer®V 2302, V 4304, and V 6308
Systems: Site Planning Guide

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Manual Name: Stratus ftServer V 2302, V 4304, and V 6308 Systems: Site Planning Guide
Part Number: R624
Revision Number: 04 
OpenVOS Release Number: 18.0.0 
Publication Date: December 2018
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Contents
Preface vii
1. Site Planning for ftServer V 2302, V 4304, and V 6308 Systems 1-1
Site Planning Overview 1-1
Site Planning for Fault-Tolerant Systems 1-2
Planning for Cables 1-3
Site Planning Checklist 1-5
Preparing to Install a System 1-7
Preparing to Take Delivery of a System 1-8
Moving the System to the Installation Site 1-8
System Documentation 1-9
Safety Notices 1-10
Consignes de sécurité 1-13
2. AC Power Planning 2-1
AC Power Overview 2-1
Redundant Power Sources 2-1
AC Power and HVAC Worksheets 2-2
Selecting a UPS Unit for ftServer Systems 2-4
AC Power Connections to Qualified UPS Models 2-4
Power Cord Summary 2-6
Main Cabinet Ground Cables 2-6
3. Space and Component Location Planning 3-1
RSN Connections 3-1
Fibre Channel Connections 3-2
UPS Connections 3-3
Component Location and Cabling Summary 3-3
Room Requirements 3-5
Cabinet Mounting and Leveling Considerations 3-8
Creating a Floor Plan 3-9

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4. Other Infrastructure Requirements 4-1
Telephone Lines 4-1
Network Connections 4-2
Site Ethernet Networks 4-2
Ethernet Subnet Requirements 4-3
Maintenance Network 4-3
System PC Console 4-4
5. Supported Configurations 5-1
Cabinet Configurations 5-1
Appendix A. System Specifications A-1
System Specifications A-1
AAP87600V PDU Specifications A-6
Appendix B. Electrical Circuit and Wiring Information B-1
Fault Protection Requirements B-1
Grounding Considerations B-1
Circuit Wiring Diagrams B-2
Electrical Power Connectors B-8
Appendix C. Standards Compliance C-1
Electronic Interference, Immunity, Safety, and Noise Level 
Standards Compliance C-1
Toxic and Hazardous Substances and Elements Disclosure C-5
Index Index-1

Figures v
Figures
Figure 1-1. AA-E97900 RSN Console Server Connections (Internet) 1-4
Figure 1-2. AA-E97900 Console Server Connections (Modem) 1-5
Figure 3-1. Space-Planning Considerations 3-8
Figure 3-2. System Equipment Templates 3-10
Figure 3-3. Site-Layout Grid 3-11
Figure 5-1. Base ftServer V 4304 or V 6308 System 5-2
Figure 5-2. Fully Configured ftServer V 4304 or V 6308 System 5-3
Figure 5-3. ftServer V 2302 System Without Network I/O Enclosure 5-4
Figure A-1. CPU-IO Enclosures: Front View A-2
Figure A-2. ftServer CPU-IO Enclosures: Rear View A-2
Figure A-3. AAP87600V PDU A-6
Figure B-1. Star Ground Example B-2
Figure B-2. Power Input Labeling B-3
Figure B-3. Single-Phase 120V AC Circuit Connection B-3
Figure B-4. Single-Phase 240V AC Circuit Connection B-4
Figure B-5. Split-Phase 120/240 Volts AC Circuit Connection B-5
Figure B-6. Three-Phase 208V AC, Y-, or D-Source Circuit 
Connection, Phase-to-Phase B-6
Figure B-7. Three-Phase 380V AC, Y-, or D-Source Circuit 
Connection, Phase-to-Neutral B-7

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Tables
Table 1-1. Ethernet PCI Adapters 1-6
Table 1-2. ftServer V 2302, V 4304, and V 6308 System 
Documentation 1-9
Table 2-1. Worksheet for Planning Site AC Outlets and Cord Lengths 2-3
Table 2-2. Work Sheet for Site AC Power and HVAC Requirements 2-4
Table 2-3. UPS to PDU AC Power Cords for Qualified UPS Models 2-5
Table 2-4. Power Cords 2-6
Table 2-5. Main Cabinet Ground Cable 2-6
Table 3-1. Cord and Cable Summary 3-3
Table 3-2. Location of V Series System Components 3-4
Table 4-1. Ethernet Subnet Requirements 4-3
Table A-1. Cabinet Dimensions A-3
Table A-2. V 2302, V 4304, and V 6308 System CPU-IO Enclosure: 
Specifications A-4
Table A-3. AAP87600V PDU: Specifications A-7
Table B-1. Connectors for AC Power Outlets B-8
Table C-1. Compliance Standards for ftServer V 2302, V 4303, 
and V 6308 Systems (Class A) C-2

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Preface
The Stratus ftServer V 2302, V 4304, and V 6308 Systems: Site Planning
Guide (R624) documents the site requirements and customer responsibilities related
to preparing a site for the installation of ftServer V 2302, V 4304, and V 6308 systems.
This document is intended for those responsible for preparing a site for the installation
of an ftServer V 2302, V 4304, or V 6308 system.
Revision Information
This document is a revision. This revision incorporates support for
ftScalable Storage G2 systems on ftServer V 2302, V 4304, and V 6308 systems on a
qualified release of OpenVOS Release 18.0.x.
NOTE
Contactyouraccount representative forinformation about
which specific release of OpenVOS Release 18.0.x
supports ftScalable Storage G2 systems.
Notation Conventions
This document uses the notation conventions described in this section.
Warnings, Cautions, and Notes
Warnings, cautions, and notes provide special information and have the following
meanings:
WARNING
!
A warning indicates a hazardous situation that, if not
avoided, could result in death or serious injury.
AVERTISSEMENT
!
Unavertissementindiqueunesituationdangereuse qui,si
pas évitée, pourrait entraîner la mort ou des blessures
graves.

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CAUTION
!
A caution indicates a hazardous situation that, if not
avoided, could result in minor or moderate injury.
MISE EN GARDE
!
Une mise en garde indique une situation dangereuse qui,
si pas évitée, pourrait entraîner des blessures mineures
ou modérées.
NOTICE
A notice indicates information that, if not acted on, could
result in damage to a system, hardware device, program,
or data, but does not present a health or safety hazard.
NOTE
A note provides important information about the operation
of an ftServer system or related equipment or software.
Getting Help
If you have a technical question about ftServer system hardware or software, try these
online resources first:
Online documentation at the StrataDOC Web site. Stratus provides
complimentary access to StrataDOC, an online-documentation service that
enables you to view, search, download, and print customer documentation. You
can access StrataDOC at the following Web site:
http://stratadoc.stratus.com
Online support from Stratus Customer Service.Youcan find the latesttechnical
information about an ftServer system in the Stratus Customer Service Portal at the
following Web site:
http://www.stratus.com/go/support
The Service Portal provides access to Knowledge Base articles for all Stratus
product lines. You can locate articles by performing a simple or advanced keyword
search, viewing recent articles or top FAQs, or browsing a product and category.
To log in to the Service Portal, enter your employee user name and password or, if
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registering a new account, ensure that you specify an email address from a
company that has a service agreement with Stratus.
If you cannot resolve your questions with these online self-help resources, and the
ftServer system is covered by a service agreement, contact the Stratus Customer
Assistance Center (CAC) or your authorized Stratus service representative.To contact
the CAC, use the Service Portal to log a support request. Click Customer Support and
Add Issue, and then complete the Create Issue form. A member of our Customer
Service team will be glad to assist you.
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Regulatory Notice
Appendix C, “Standards Compliance” provides all regulatory notices.

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Site Planning for ftServer V 2302, V 4304, and V 6308 Systems 1-1
Chapter 1
Site Planning for ftServer V 2302,
V4304, and V 6308 Systems1-
For an overview of required information and tasks you need to perform to prepare a site
for ftServer V 2302, V 4304, and V 6308 systems, see:
“Site Planning Overview” on page 1-1
“Site Planning for Fault-Tolerant Systems” on page 1-2
“Planning for Cables” on page 1-3
“Site Planning Checklist” on page 1-5
“Preparing to Install a System” on page 1-7
“System Documentation” on page 1-9
“Safety Notices” on page 1-10
Site Planning Overview
Site planning for fault-tolerant systems includes:
Electrical power planning
Provide electrical power sources that meet the requirements of the system and
optional components, including the purchase of a qualified uninterruptible power
supply (UPS).
Space planning
Plan the location of the system and external components to accommodate the
lengths of the connecting cables.
Provide adequate space for the system or cabinet and for a desk or table to
accommodate components outside a cabinet. Also provide enough space for
servicing the systems and components.
Provide an environment that meets the system's requirements for ambient
temperature and air quality.

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Other Infrastructure requirements
Understand Ethernet requirements. Provide sufficient network and telephone
connection points.
Provide a PC to act as a system PC console. Stratus provides a serial cable for
connecting the PC to the server. You must provide an Ethernet cable to connect
the system PC console to the ftServer system.
Use the “Site Planning Checklist” on page 1-5 to track your site preparation progress.
For information about obtaining documents related to your ftServer system, see
“System Documentation” on page 1-9.
During the site planning and preparation processes, work closely with your facilities
grouporcontractorto determine space, power, andenvironmentalrequirements.Enlist
their help to provide a suitable location with sufficient alternating current (AC) power,
heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) capabilities, and network and
telephone connections.
If your system is covered by a service agreement and you need help with site planning,
contact the Stratus Customer Assistance Center (CAC) or your authorized Stratus
service representative. If you have a contract with the CAC or your authorized Stratus
service representative to install the system, contact them after you have prepared the
installation site and moved the system to the site. For more information about the CAC,
see the http://www.stratus.com/support/cac/ Web site.
See Chapter 5, “Supported Configurations” for illustrations of the rack configurations of
your ftServer system and other rack-mounted components, and Appendix A, “System
Specifications” for the specifications of the base ftServer systems and of PDUs. See
the Stratus ftServer Systems: Peripherals Site Planning Guide (R582) for
specifications of other components, both rack-mounted and external to the rack.
Site Planning for Fault-Tolerant Systems
Consider the following specific fault-tolerant features of ftServer systems as you plan
the site:
Lockstep technology means that the systems contain redundant hardware. The
systemscontain two enclosures, eachcontainingafull computingenvironment that
consists of a CPU element and an I/O element.
If a component in a CPU element malfunctions, the corresponding CPU element in
the other enclosure, which is processing the same information in lockstep,
continues processing without interruption. If a component in the I/O element
malfunctions, the system fails operation over to the corresponding element in the
other enclosure and continues to operate normally. The only consequences are

Planning for Cables
Site Planning for ftServer V 2302, V 4304, and V 6308 Systems 1-3
that the system is less fault tolerant, and any I/O throughput distributed between
theenclosuresmaybe reduced. To restore full fault tolerance, an enclosure can be
replaced without taking the system offline.
ftServer systems can connect to the Remote Service Network (RSN).
Connecting a system to the RSN allows the CAC to remotely diagnose,
troubleshoot, and resolve problems online.
Your system connects to the RSN by an AA-E97900 RSN console server connected
either to the Internet or to an AA-C72100 modem. See “RSN Connections” on page 3-1
for more information.
Planning for Cables
At sites with solid (non-raised) floors, the cables exit from the top of the cabinet and are
routed along the ceiling.
At sites with raised floors, the cables exit from the bottom rear of the cabinet and are
routed under the floor.
To accommodate cables from your system, make sure to provide:
One or two telephone lines as described in “Telephone Lines” on page 4-1:
Ethernet ports, switches, or hubs, as needed
Two UPS units, within reach of the power cords from the system or PDUs
For external components, AC wall outlets within reach of the power cords from the
components
Make sure that cables you plan to connect to the system are long enough to reach
between the system and external components or connections. For information about
specific cables and power cords, see the following:
“Power Cord Summary” on page 2-6
Chapter 3, “Space and Component Location Planning”
Stratus ftServer Systems: Peripherals Site Planning Guide (R582) for information
about cable lengths for peripheral components

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Figure 1-1 shows cabling considerations for systems using the AA-E97900 RSN
console server to connect to the Internet.
Figure 1-1. AA-E97900 RSN Console Server Connections (Internet)
Overhead
cable
tray
Cable
ladder
Ethernet
Future
expansion
System PC
console
vos237a
RSN
console server
Ethernet
Serial
Serial
UPS
units

Site Planning Checklist
Site Planning for ftServer V 2302, V 4304, and V 6308 Systems 1-5
Figure 1-2 shows cabling considerations for systems using the AA-E97900 RSN
console server to connect to a modem.
Figure 1-2. AA-E97900 Console Server Connections (Modem)
Site Planning Checklist
Referring to the information in this document, answer the following questions:
❏Do you have a telephone and telephone line near the operator’s station for voice
communications when calling for support?
Planning for RSN Connectivity
❏If using the AA-E97900 console server to connect to the Internet, do you have an
Ethernet connection to the Internet and do you have OpenVOS Release 17.1.0 or
later installed?
❏If using the AA-E97900 console server to connect to a modem, do you have an
external telephone line available for the RSN modem?
Overhead
cable
tray
Cable
ladder
Phone line
Future
expansion
System PC
console RSNmodem
vos123d
RSN
console server
Ethernet
Serial
Serial
UPS
units

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NOTE
A dedicated phone line for the RSN modem provides the
most reliable service. RSN calls routed through a PBX
may be slow due to load on the PBX, or may not complete
successfully due to disconnections. If you must use a
PBX, do not route the telephone extension through a
switchboard;instead,provideadirect-dial analognumber.
Planning for Optional Components
❏The system contains four embedded 10/100/1000 megabits-per-second (Mbps)
Ethernet ports. Will your system additionally include any of the following PCI
adapters for network communications? If so, in Table 1-1, indicate the total number
of ports, and plan network connections for all Ethernet ports you will use.
❏Do you have a system PC console located at the installation site? Plan to keep the
console located with the system.
❏To plan for storage enclosures in your system, see the Stratus ftServer Systems:
Peripherals Site Planning Guide (R582) for descriptions of the enclosures and the
names of the required PCI adapters.
Planning AC Power
❏Have you selected and purchased two UPS units for each ftServer system?
❏What optional components will you use?
❏What are the HVAC and AC power requirements of all optional components?
❏What are the lengths and types of the power cords that are provided forthe optional
components?
❏What type of AC receptacles do you need to provide?
❏Is the AC power service wired properly?
Planning Space for Your System
❏Will your system and its external components fit where you plan to place them?
❏What are the lengths and types of the interface and communications cables that
will connect to your system?
Table 1-1. Ethernet PCI Adapters
Adapter Total Number of Ports
U776V Quad-Port Fiber Gigabit Ethernet Adapter
U578V Quad-Port Copper Gigabit Ethernet Adapter

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❏Have you created a sketch of how you plan to arrange the system at the installation
site? Consider the available cable lengths, the placement of external devices, and
the location of network and voice communication connections.
On the sketch, show the following:
Location of the system and its external components
Power cords, and telephone and interface cables
Locations of ACpower receptacles, phone jacks,Ethernetjacks, switches, and
hubs
NOTE
Make sure that all cords and cables are long enough to
reach between their respective components and
connectors. Route all cables out of the way of foot traffic.
Working with Other Groups
❏Have you provided your facilities group and contractors with the sketch of how you
plan to arrange the system and copies of the following?
“Redundant Power Sources” on page 3-1
Appendix B, “Electrical Circuit and Wiring Information”
Any notes you have about site planning
❏Have you reviewed and discussed the requirements with the facilities personnel
and contractors to ensure that all site modifications are understood and
implemented?
If you have any questions about the number and types of components, contact your
Stratus account executive or distributor.
Preparing to Install a System
To prepare for the installation of a system by a field engineer, perform the following
tasks:
1. Complete all site preparation work, as described in “Preparing to Take Delivery of
a System” on page 1-8.
2. Take delivery of the system.
3. Move the system to its installation site, as described in “Moving the System to the
Installation Site” on page 1-8.

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Preparing to Take Delivery of a System
Before you take delivery of your system, perform the following tasks:
1. Secure traffic permits for the delivery vehicle and security clearances for moving
the shipping container within your facility if necessary.
2. Determine a suitable delivery site with enough space for unloading the system.
3. Make sure that the delivery site will accommodate the delivery vehicle.
NOTE
Depending on the system configuration and the
components you have ordered, a separate carton
containing componentsmaybe shipped withyour system.
When your system arrives, perform the following tasks:
Contact the CAC.
Check the Tip-N-Tell and Shockwatch motion sensors to determine if they have
been activated. If a sensor has been activated, or if there is any damage, report it
immediately to the carrier and to the CAC.
Check the packing list. If you received the wrong shipment, or if the shipment is
incomplete, report it immediately to the carrier and to the CAC.
Moving the System to the Installation Site
Before moving your system to the installation site, perform the following tasks:
NOTE
Moving a system requires two able-bodied persons.
1. Obtain a forklift or pallet jack to move your system from the delivery area to the
installation site.
2. Check the dimensions of doorways and the load capacities of floors and elevators.
You should walk the path over which you will move the system to ensure that it can
be easily moved to the installation site. If your system will not fit through the
doorways, you may need to arrange for rigging.

System Documentation
Site Planning for ftServer V 2302, V 4304, and V 6308 Systems 1-9
NOTE
Each cabinet is shipped on a pallet that is slightly larger
than a standard door opening. A standard door opening is
35 in. (89 cm) wide, and all pallets are 41.0 in. (104.2 cm)
wide by 53.0 in. (134.6 cm) deep.
3. If you are moving the system across a raised floor, lay plywood on the raised floor
to prevent floor tiles from popping up when you move the system.
4. Move the system as close to the installation site as possible.
System Documentation
Table 1-2 lists the hardware documents for ftServer V 2302, V 4304, and V 6308
systems, and the tasks described in each document.
Table 1-2. ftServer V 2302, V 4304, and V 6308 System Documentation
Document Task
Stratus ftServer Systems: PCI Adapter
Guide (R461) Install, configure, replace, or troubleshoot PCI adapters
Stratus ftServer Systems: Peripherals Site
Planning Guide (R582) Find information about optional equipment that you have ordered with your system that is needed to
complete site preparation
Stratus ftServer V 2302, V 4304, and V 6308
Systems: Site Planning Guide (R624) Prepare a site for installation of your ftServer system
Stratus ftServer V 2302, V 4304, and V 6308
Systems: Operation and Maintenance
Guide (R625)
Start up, shut down, and operate your system 

Troubleshoot system hardware

Remove and replace CRUs, including PCI
adapters
Read Me First: Moving V 2302, V 4304, and
V6308 Systems to the Installation Site (R623) Inspect and unpack ftServer system hardware

Safety Notices
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Safety Notices
WARNING
!
Risk of explosion if battery is replaced by an incorrect
type. Dispose of used batteries according to the
instructions provided with the battery.
WARNING
!
If you receive locking power cords with your system, do
notsubstitute otherpower cords.Use of thelocking power
cords ensures proper grounding of the system.
WARNING
!
The system uses two power cords to provide redundant
sources of power. To fully remove power from a system,
disconnect both power cords. To reduce the risk that
electrical shock could injure a person or damage the
system, exercise caution when working in the unit even
when only one power cord is connected.
WARNING
!
To prevent a cabinet from tipping over and injuring a
person or damaging the system, start installing systems
from the bottom of the cabinet upward.
WARNING
!
If you replace the modem cable supplied by Stratus, use
a cable with a gauge of at least 26 AWG to prevent fire.
WARNING
!
To avoid fire, electric shock, and equipment breakdown,
prevent water or foreign objects from getting into the
equipment. Do not let water or foreign objects, such as
pins or paper clips, enter the equipment.
WARNING
!
To prevent fire or current leakage, do not plug the power
cord into a nonconforming outlet. Use a power outlet with