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Bull DPX/20

Installing and Maintaining a
150 Disk-Array Storage System

86 A1 12GX 01

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Page 1: ...014 002518 03 Bull DPX 20 Installing and Maintaining a 150 Disk Array Storage System 86 A1 12GX 01 ORDER REFERENCE...

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Page 3: ...Installing and Maintaining a 150 Disk Array Storage System Hardware June 1996 Bull Electronics Angers S A CEDOC Atelier de Reprographie 331 Avenue Patton 49004 ANGERS CEDEX 01 FRANCE 86 A1 12GX 01 ORD...

Page 4: ...trademarks mentioned in this book ArrayGUIde and GuardWare are trademarks and CLARiiON is a U S registered trademark of Data General Corporation AIXR is a registered trademark of International Busines...

Page 5: ...ms to the server s Chapter 4 Describes how to replace or add disk modules and how to replace the other customer re placeable units CRUs Appendix A Lists the technical specifications of the storage sys...

Page 6: ...iv Installing and Maintaining a DAS 150...

Page 7: ...ing the SCSI ID for the SP 2 3 Connecting the asynchronous console cable 2 5 Connecting the ac power cord 2 7 Powering up the storage system 2 7 What next 2 8 Installing multiple storage systems on a...

Page 8: ...4 10 Removing SP memory modules 4 11 Installing SP memory modules 4 11 Replacing or adding the write cache memory card 4 13 Removing the write cache memory card 4 13 Installing the write cache memory...

Page 9: ...low cost It offers large capacity traditional or high availability disk storage in as many as seven disk modules that you can replace under power DAS 150 disk array storage system Storage system compo...

Page 10: ...ystem A0 B0 A1 B1 B2 A3 A2 Back view Front view 7 Disk drive modules Storage control processor SP VSC A VSC B SCSI bus cables ac power cord Asynchronous cable optional 3 Fan modules System power light...

Page 11: ...manage the storage system this utility communicates with the storage system using the SCSI bus If you do not use this utility then the SP can use an RS 232 connection to a terminal or to the server W...

Page 12: ...hts while the drive is in use for example during formatting or user I O operations Fault light amber Lights when this module is shut down by the SP because the module failed Also lights after you repl...

Page 13: ...VSC VSC A are visible from the front of the chassis If one VSC fails the storage system continues to operate If the second VSC fails the storage system shuts down You can remove or install a VSC while...

Page 14: ...us SCSI 2 adapter SP RS 232 RS 232 port In the basic configuration you connect the storage system through the SCSI 2 bus to a SCSI 2 adapter in the server Since the storage system has both SCSI in and...

Page 15: ...onfiguration 3 4 or 5 All drives bound as one RAID 5 group 6 First five drives bound as one RAID 5 group Sixth drive bound as a hot spare 7 First five drives bound as one RAID 5 group Sixth and sevent...

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Page 17: ...server s documentation for information on installing the adapter D If the SCSI 2 adapter provides a single ended SCSI bus someone has connected a single ended to differential converter to the adapter...

Page 18: ...Refer to the server or converter and SCSI 2 adapter installation manuals for the location of the SCSI 2 adapter connector and for the proper procedures for connecting and securing the cable 4 Follow t...

Page 19: ...2 adapter or to single ended to differential converter Connect to second server s SCSI 2 adapter or to single ended to differential converter Connecting a SCSI bus cable Connecting a SCSI terminator p...

Page 20: ...er number 0 0 1 1 2 2 3 3 4 4 5 5 6 6 7 7 8 8 9 9 10 A 11 B 12 C 13 D 14 E 15 F What you do next depends on what software you will use to administer the storage system If you will use the ArrayGUIde u...

Page 21: ...ailable RS 232 port with a 25 pin female connector you need to use one of these D 25 pin to 25 pin female to female gender changer if the server has a 25 pin male connector for the RS 232 port D 25 pi...

Page 22: ...RS 232 connector Attaching an adapter cable Server s RS 232 connector 3 Attach the male end of the asynchronous console cable to either the server s RS 232 connector or the 25 pin connector on the ad...

Page 23: ...to power connector A Push power switch to off 0 position Back view You are ready to power up the storage system as described in the next section Powering up the storage system 1 Turn on the storage sy...

Page 24: ...operating system as described in the manual for configuring and managing the storage system To use a custom configuration Use ArrayGUIde utility or dassmgr to reconfigure the storage system as descri...

Page 25: ...storage system a slot matrix showing the disk drive module locations and two sheets of stickers for identifying disk modules Attach the slot matrix label to your storage system cabinet so it is visib...

Page 26: ...ut connectors are on the SP s bezel which is accessible from the back of the storage system Connecting SCSI bus cables for multiple storage systems 1 Power down the server 2 On all storage systems exc...

Page 27: ...of configuration you are installing Basic configuration Make sure the SCSI terminator plug is fastened securely to the SCSI bus out connector on the back of the last storage system on the SCSI 2 bus S...

Page 28: ...ter or to single ended to differential converter Connect to first server s SCSI 2 adapter or to single ended to differential converter Dual initiator configuration Cabling multiple storage systems to...

Page 29: ...s such as an internal disk drive uses SCSI ID 0 you must change the SP SCSI IDs for all the storage systems on the bus If any storage system on the bus must have another SCSI ID setting set the switch...

Page 30: ...RS 232 port with a 25 pin female connector you need to use one of these D 25 pin to 25 pin female to female gender changer if the serve has a 25 pin male connector for the RS 232 port D 25 pin to 9 p...

Page 31: ...he server s RS 232 connector Attaching an adapter cable Server s RS 232 connector 3 Attach the male end of the asynchronous console cable to either the server s RS 232 connector or the 25 pin connecto...

Page 32: ...connector A Push power switch to off 0 position Back view You are ready to power up the storage system as described in the next section Powering up the storage system 1 Turn on the storage system s p...

Page 33: ...rage system as described in the following manuals D Using the ArrayGUIde utility Refer to the manual on using the ArrayGUIde utility which ships with the storage system hardware D Using dassmgr Refer...

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Page 35: ...m see Chapter 2 if the storage system is the only one on the SCSI bus and Chapter 3 if the storage system is one of several on the SCSI bus Two status lights the green system power light and the amber...

Page 36: ...terials D Do not remove replacement or upgrade subassemblies from their antistatic packaging until the exact moment that you are ready to install them D Gather the tools manuals ESD kit and all other...

Page 37: ...antistatic bag handling printed circuit boards by the edges Avoid touching components and circuits on a printed circuit board D If you must move around the room or touch other surfaces before securing...

Page 38: ...e LUN until you initialize it again Never entirely remove a disk module until you are ready to install a replacement module or a disk filler module page 4 7 If you remove a module the open slot may pr...

Page 39: ...the compartment A2 for example from which you removed the drive For the compartment ID numbers refer to the drawing on page 4 1 or the slot matrix which you attached to the storage system when you ins...

Page 40: ...skin 5 Install the disk module as shown below 6 Remove and store the ESD wristband Installing a disk module ESD wristband CAUTION When removed from the chassis the disk modules are extremely sensitiv...

Page 41: ...ait at least 15 seconds after removing the failed module to allow the SP time to recognize that the module has been removed If you insert the replacement module too soon the SP may report the replacem...

Page 42: ...SP label each cable with the connector in or out into which is is plugged 5 Unplug the cable s and the SCSI terminator plug if present from the SP 6 Remove the SP as shown below Removing the SP from...

Page 43: ...skin 3 Install the memory modules that shipped with the SP page 4 11 and position the SP on its antistatic packaging material within easy reach of the storage system 4 If the SP is a replacement for...

Page 44: ...Ejectors 6 Remove and store the ESD wristband 7 Reconnect the cable s and SCSI terminator plug if present that you unplugged from the SP you removed 8 Power up the storage system 9 Reboot the server...

Page 45: ...around your wrist with the metal button against your skin 2 Remove the memory module from SIMM 2 connector first and then from the SIMM 1 connector as shown below Removing a memory module from the SP...

Page 46: ...a static free work surface 5 Install one memory module in the SIMM 1 connector and the other in the SIMM 2 connector as shown below Installing a memory module on the SP board SP board Memory module i...

Page 47: ...you do the card will be unusable and you will be unable to enable storage system write caching To make the card useable again remove the battery for a second and then reinstall it page 4 16 To remove...

Page 48: ...the card page 4 15 2 Shut down the operating system on the server 3 Power down the storage system 4 Attach the clip of the ESD wristband strap to the metal chassis of the storage system page 4 4 and p...

Page 49: ...the battery skip to the Replacing the battery section page 4 16 Installing the battery Install the battery in the write cache memory card before installing the card in the SP To install the battery in...

Page 50: ...d s state using either the ArrayGUIde utility or dassmgr The ArrayGUIde utility is described in the ArrayGUIde manual and dassmgr is described in the manual on configuring and managing the storage sys...

Page 51: ...ds WRITE PROTECT is down Screw B Loosen screw using triangular tool 6 Install the new battery or reinstall the old battery in the card as shown below Installing the battery in the write cache memory c...

Page 52: ...La batterie au lithium peut poser un danger pour l environnement Veuillez suivre les lois et r glements locaux ou nationaux avant de vous en d faire ACHTUNG Die Lithiumbatterie ist umweltsch digend f...

Page 53: ...with an empty VSC slot To replace a VSC 1 Remove the front panel as shown below Removing the front panel A Press down on latch on top of chassis B Pull front panel off chassis 2 Attach the clip of the...

Page 54: ...d hold in latch with thumb B Pull VSC out of chassis Latch 6 Install the replacement VSC as shown below Installing a VSC VSC s guide Guide slot A Engage VSC s rail in chassis rail slot B Engage VSC s...

Page 55: ...move page 4 1 3 Remove the failed fan as shown below Removing a fan Back view B Pull the fan out of the chassis A Squeeze the top and bottom of fan between your thumb and fingers 4 Install the replace...

Page 56: ...4 22 Installing and Maintaining a DAS 150 End of Chapter...

Page 57: ...gth 1 8 m 6 0 ft Connection USA primary power NEMA 5 15P connection plug 5 15R mating connection receptacle Other locations Local standard ac connection Operating limits Ambient temperature 10 C to 38...

Page 58: ...fan modules without packaging 23 1 kg 57 5 lb Maximum chassis 7 disk modules 1 SP 2 VSCs 3 fan modules without packaging 29 5 kg 65 lb Add on disk drive module 1 6 kg 3 5 lb Service clearance Front 8...

Page 59: ...2 046314 Disk module filler panel DGC005 032921 Female female gender changer for asynchronous cable DGC005 036787 9 25 Asynchronous adapter cable DGC005 033788 6 m Asynchronous cable DGC118 021822 6 m...

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Page 61: ...connectors asynchronous port 2 6 3 7 SCSI 2 bus location 2 2 3 2 storage system ac power 2 7 3 8 console port See asynchronous port CRUs customer replaceable units ac power cord replacing 4 1 asynchr...

Page 62: ...hot repair See repair under power I installing disk modules 4 6 memory modules 4 11 SP 4 9 storage system See setting up VSC 4 19 write cache memory card 4 14 L labels attaching 2 1 3 1 lights system...

Page 63: ...10 memory modules installing 4 11 removing 4 11 removing 4 8 replace status light 1 3 replacing 4 8 write cache memory card 4 13 SCSI ID for dual server configuration 3 5 multiple storage systems on...

Page 64: ...5 single storage system on bus 2 3 storage system power 2 7 3 8 system power light 4 1 VSC 1 5 system service light 4 1 VSC 1 5 T technical specifications storage system 4 1 V voltage storage system n...

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