Western Digital OpenFlex Data24 DCS0010 User manual

Installation Guide
OpenFlex™ Data24
Regulatory Model: DCS0010
D018-000330-000
Doc. Version 03
September 2022

Installation Guide Table of Contents
Table of Contents
Revision History................................................................................................................................................................................................ii
Notices....................................................................................................................................................................................................................iii
Points of Contact.......................................................................................................................................................................................... iv
Chapter 1. Installation...........................................................................................................1
Installation Equipment Requirements...........................................................................................................................................2
Installation Safety.........................................................................................................................................................................................2
Before You Begin..........................................................................................................................................................................................4
How to Report Damage............................................................................................................................................................... 4
Unpacking the OpenFlex™ Data24...............................................................................................................................................8
Installation Procedure............................................................................................................................................................................... 8
Cable Management Arm (CMA) Assembly Installation Procedure...................................................................... 16
Discovering and Connecting to NVMe™ Devices on OpenFlex™ Data24 using the Management
Port........................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 19
Chapter 2. Safety................................................................................................................22
Electrostatic Discharge.........................................................................................................................................................................23
Optimizing Location.................................................................................................................................................................................23
Power Connections..................................................................................................................................................................................23
Power Cords..................................................................................................................................................................................................23
Rack-Mountable Systems..................................................................................................................................................................24
Safety and Service.................................................................................................................................................................................. 24
Safety Warnings and Cautions...................................................................................................................................................... 25
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Installation Guide Revision History
Revision History
Date Revision Comment
August 2021 2.0 Initial release for version 2.0
October 2021 01 Changed document number from 1ET2361 to D018-000330-000
Added the Cable Management Arm (CMA) Assembly information
to the Unpacking the OpenFlex Data24 (page 8), Installation
Procedure (page 8) sections.
February 2022 02
Created the Cable Management Arm (CMA) Assembly Installation
Procedure (page 16).
September
2022 03 Rebranded document to new Western Digital design
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Installation Guide Notices
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Installation Guide Points of Contact
Points of Contact
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Installation
This document provides information, requirements, and procedures necessary to install and
complete the initial bringup of an OpenFlex™ Data24storage platform.
In This Chapter:
- Installation Equipment Requirements...................................................................... 2
- Installation Safety............................................................................................................ 2
- Before You Begin............................................................................................................. 4
- Unpacking the OpenFlex Data24.............................................................................. 8
- Installation Procedure.................................................................................................... 8
- Cable Management Arm (CMA) Assembly Installation Procedure..............16
- Discovering and Connecting to NVMe Devices on OpenFlex Data24 using
the Management Port....................................................................................................19

Installation Guide 1. Installation
1.1 Installation Equipment Requirements
1.1 Installation Equipment Requirements
This section lists everything that must be in place or available to perform the installation, including the
equipment and its components.
Table 2: Included Equipment and Components
Category Item # Included
Chassis w/ Supply Unit (PSU)s,
IO Modules (IOM)s, System Fans,
and pre-installed Rack Ears
1
Rails kit (includes left and right rail
assemblies and rack-mounting hardware) 1
(optional) Cable Management Arm (CMA)
Assembly (includes a left and a right arm) 1
Drive Assembly Storage Devices 1 - 24
(depending on configuration)
Components
Drive Blanks 0 - 23
(depending on configuration)
Screws M5 x 10mm T15 Torx Flat
Head screws w/ washers 6
Cables 3m, C13 - C14 Power Cables 2
Table 3: Additional Equipment Needed
Equipment Required or Recommended?
T15 Torx Screwdriver Required
T15 Torx Screwdriver w/ Torque Measuring Capability Recommended
Level Recommended
Lift Equipment Recommended
ESD Mitigation Equipment (site specific) Required
Ethernet Cable w/ RJ-45 connectors Required
Table 4: Torque Specifications for Screws
Screw Type Torque Value
M5 x 12mm T15 Torx screws w/ washers 3.38-3.61 Nm / 30-32 in-lbf
M5 x 10mm T15 Torx screws 3.38-3.61 Nm / 30-32 in-lbf
1.2 Installation Safety
Safety is the number one priority for personnel responsible for installing the OpenFlex™ Data24 platform.
This section outlines what to consider before performing an installation.
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1.2 Installation Safety
Protect Yourself and Others
Before installing an OpenFlex™ Data24, it is important to take precautions to keep all personnel performing
the installation—or individuals near the installation site—safe. Make sure all paths and floors are clean and
free of obstacles. Do not wear clothing that is loose or can become tangled or catch on anything, or clothing
that is too tight and may restrict movement. Read all safety labels and instructions in this manual and on the
equipment being used for installation. Never lift the OpenFlex™ Data24 alone; it should always be teamlifted.
When installing the unit in a rack, it is highly recommended that you install it at the lowest possible U height
of the rack. This is intended to prevent an imbalanced load and it keeps the center of gravity low on the rack
to help prevent tipping hazards.
Protect Your Equipment
Always use the proper tooling outlined in this document during installation. This includes torque
specifications and driver heads when installing screws, lifting equipment, and safety equipment, as well as
the OpenFlex™ Data24 itself. Always respect the ESD requirements outlined at your site. Use ESD mitigation
and prevention equipment to prevent discharges that may damage equipment. During installation, do not tip
the enclosure.
The following is a list of safety equipment that should be considered before proceeding:
•Safety Shoes/Steel-toed Boots (ESD Safe is a plus)
•Lifting equipment
•ESD mitigation equipment
•Safety vests and hard hats
•Rack support or anchoring equipment
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1.3 Before You Begin
1.3 Before You Begin
The installation process for the OpenFlex™ Data24 happens in two basic phases, which are described in the
following procedures:
1. Unpacking the OpenFlex Data24 (page 8)
2. Installation Procedure (page 8)
1.3.1 How to Report Damage
During the installation process, there are a number of inspection steps where the installation team should
be looking for damage to the product that may have occurred during shipment. If damage is found,
document the items using the following process.
Before you begin: Before reporting damage to the system, pleas locate the system information.
There is a small plastic tab that can be pulled out to show the vital system details such as the SKU number
and single Top Level Serial Number. This is the only location for the product SN. The pullout tab is located
on the front of the platform in the location shown in the following image.
Figure 1: Pullout Tab Location
Step 1 :Take two digital photos of the damaged packaging or component, one closeup shot showing the
damage in detail and one further out so the support engineers working the case can see where
the damage occurred.
Step 2 :Open a web browser and go to https://portal.wdc.com/Support/s/login/.
The Western Digital Enterprise Support Center page will appear:
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Step 3 :Log in to your Support Portal account using an email address and password:
The Western Digital Enterprise Support Center page will appear, providing various support-
related options:
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Step 4 :Click the Cases icon:
The Case Detail page will appear:
Step 5 :At a minimum, select a Case Reason, Brand, and Severity from the available drop-down
menus, and provide a brief explanation of the issue in the Summary field; these fields are
required.
Step 6 :In addition, type the Part Number and Serial Number into the appropriate fields, and select
the Product Category and Product Sub-Category that match your Product Name / Model
Number.
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Tip: For instructions on filling out the remaining fields, refer to the Enterprise
Support Center User Guide, available through the link on the Enterprise Support
Center page:
Step 7 :Click the Submit button:
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1.4 Unpacking the OpenFlex ™ Data24
1.4 Unpacking the OpenFlex™ Data24
The OpenFlex™ Data24 and its components are contained in a single shipping box. The box includes the
chassis which has all of its major internal components pre-installed and is wrapped in plastic. The shipping
box also contains a rail kit container, mounting hardware, and power cables. It is highly recommended that
the system is unpacked in an area that is ESD safe and close to the installation space.
Figure 6: Packaging Diagram Table 5: Packaging Contents
Category
Drive
Assemblies 24
PSUs 2
IOMs 2
Components
(Installed)
Fan Modules 5
Rail Kit 1 (2 pc)
Components
(Included) Power Cables
(Not pictured) 2
Components
(Optional)
Cable
Management
Arm (CMA)
Assembly
(Not pictured)
1 (2 pc)
M5 x 12mm
T15 Torx 6
Screws and
Washers Sheet Metal
Washers 6
1.5 Installation Procedure
Step 1 :Install the rails into the rack:
Note: A T15 torx screwdriver is required to perform the installation procedure.
Attention: The rack-mounted rail system that comes with the OpenFlex™ Data24
uses a spring tensioning mechanism that allows the rails to be soft-installed
without tools. However, the spring is only strong enough to hold the rails in place,
and all T15 Torx screws must be installed for safe mounting. Never install the
OpenFlex™ Data24 in a set of rails that has not been secured with these screws.
Caution: Always install rack-mounted equipment in the lowest available U height in
order to keep the rack's center of gravity low and reduce the risk of tipping.
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a. Verify that the planned installation location for the enclosure has 1000 mm (39.4 in.) of usable
rack space, door to door, vertical rack rails set between 700 mm – 850 mm / 28.26 in. –
33.46 in., and 2 rack units (U) of available space. 2U of space is about 3.5 in./ 890 mm from
bottom to top as shown in the following image:
Figure 7: Enclosure Installation Space
b. From the front of the rack, insert the front pins of the rail into the front vertical rack rail. Then
slide (compress) the spring-loaded rail until the rear pins line up with the rear vertical rack rail.
Ensure that the rail is installed in the bottom portion of the 2U space.
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Figure 8: Rails Identification
c. It is recommended at this point to use a level to ensure that the rails are installed in the
appropriate position in the rack. Check each rail is installed level individually, and then ensure
they are installed at the appropriate rack by spanning both rails. It may be necessary to insert
the level used at an angle to rest inside the rack shelf space.
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Figure 9: Rail Level Check
d. Secure the rear of the rack mount Rails to the rack using the T15 Torx screwdriver, install the
two washers and M5 Torx screws that secure the rear of the rack mount Rails to the rack.
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Figure 10: Install Rear Rack Mount
e. From the front of the rack, using the T15 Torx screwdriver, install the washers and M5 Torx
screws that secure the front of the rack mount Rails and bracket to the rack.
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Figure 11: Install Front Rack Mount
Step 2 :Install the chassis into the rack rails using a two person lift approach or lift equipment.
a. Perform a two person lift or follow the appropriate lift instructions of the usage instructions
and safety guidelines of your lift equipment to safely install the enclosure into the rack rails.
b. Using the T15 Torx screwdriver, tighten the two Torx captive screws, located under the rack
ear cutouts, to secure the Chassis to the rail. Repeat this step to secure the remaining rack
mount to the remaining rail.
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Figure 12: Captive Screws
Step 3 : (Optional) If your configuration contains a CMA, proceed to the Cable Management Arm (CMA)
Assembly Installation Procedure (page 16).
Step 4 :Connect the data and power cables to the enclosure.
Attention: The system requires a power source that can support a voltage range of
200V - 240V.
a. Move to the rear of the rack and connect the Ethernet Cables into the Ethernet Management
ports.
Figure 13: Connecting RJ45 Ethernet Cable to Management Port
b. Connect the QSFP28 cables into all of the IOM ports.
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Figure 14: Connect QSFP28 Cables
c. Connect the power cables into the two Supply Unit (PSU) power connectors.
Figure 15: Connect Power Cables
Note: Once the first power cord has been connected to the enclosure the
system will begin to power-on.
d. Loop the PSU's retention clip around each power cable and pinch it until the clip catches and
locks in place.
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