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Configuration Planning

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Don Shimel

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Configuration Planning

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Most operational features of the ProLiant Storage System depend on the
combination of SCSI controller and system software listed in Table 2-1.

Table 2-1

Features Supported With These Operating Systems and Controllers**

SCSI Controller

NetWare

Windows NT

SCO UNIX

OS/2

Banyan

SMART SCSI Array Controller

SMART-2 Array Controller

RAID-0
RAID-1
RAID-4
RAID-5
Duplexing
Hot-plug drives
Hot-plug p/s
Hot-plug fans
Indicators

RAID-4
RAID-5
Duplexing
Hot-plug drives
Hot-plug p/s
Hot-plug fans
Indicators

RAID-1
RAID-4
RAID-5
Hot-plug p/s
Hot-plug fans
Indicators

32-Bit Fast-Wide SCSI-2

Integrated 32-Bit Fast-Wide SCSI-2

Wide-Ultra SCSI Controller

RAID-0
RAID-1
Hot-plug drives
Hot-plug p/s
Hot-plug fans
Indicators

RAID-0
RAID-1
RAID-5
Hot-plug drives
Hot-plug p/s
Hot-plug fans
Indicators

Hot-plug drives*
Hot-plug p/s
Hot-plug fans
Indicators

32-Bit Fast-SCSI-2

Integrated 32-Bit Fast-SCSI-2

RAID-0
RAID-1
Hot-plug drives
Hot-plug p/s
Hot-plug fans
Indicators

RAID-0
RAID-1
RAID-5
Hot-plug drives
Hot-plug p/s
Hot-plug fans
Indicators

Hot-plug drives*
Hot-plug p/s
Hot-plug fans
Indicators

Two 32-Bit Fast-Wide SCSI-2

Two 32-Bit Fast-SCSI-2

Two Wide-Ultra SCSI Controller

RAID-0
RAID-1
Duplexing
Hot-plug drives
Hot-plug p/s
Hot-plug fans
Indicators

RAID-0
RAID-1
RAID-5
Duplexing
Hot-plug drives
Hot-plug p/s
Hot-plug fans
Indicators

Hot-plug drives*
Hot-plug p/s
Hot-plug fans
Indicators

* Several software products are available that support SCO UNIX for data striping, data mirroring, and fault tolerance.

Summary of Contents for ProLiant

Page 1: ...is furnished under a license agreement or non disclosure agreement The software may be used or copied only in accordance with the terms of the agreement Product names mentioned herein may be trademar...

Page 2: ...the Contents 1 2 Features 1 2 Options 1 4 Fast Wide Duplexing Option Kit Compaq Part Number 199614 001 1 4 Redundant Power Supply Compaq Part Number 137889 001 1 5 Chapter 2 Configuration Planning SCS...

Page 3: ...d Drives in the ProLiant Storage System 3 8 Connecting the Power 3 11 Redundant Power Supply Option 3 12 Configuring the ProLiant Storage System 3 14 System Configuration from the Hard Drive 3 14 Syst...

Page 4: ...Hints 5 1 Chapter 6 Option Installation Redundant Power Supply 6 1 Duplexing 6 1 Tools and Software Needed 6 1 Installation 6 2 Appendix A Specifications Specifications A 1 Power Cord Set Requirements...

Page 5: ...Notices Federal Communications Commission Notice C 1 Class A Equipment C 1 Canadian Notice C 2 Avis Canadien C 2 Class B Equipment C 2 Canadian Notice C 2 Avis Canadian C 3 Modifications C 3 Cables C...

Page 6: ...this chapter to plan your installation and overall system configuration Chapter 3 Installation Guides you through the actual installation of your storage system including its connection to the various...

Page 7: ...Don Shimel Project About This Guide Comments Terms Throughout this manual references to Fast SCSI 2 and Fast Wide SCSI 2 may be stated simply as Standard SCSI and Wide SCSI respectively to help avoid...

Page 8: ...this chapter to plan your installation and overall system configuration Chapter 3 Installation Guides you through the actual installation of your storage system including its connection to the various...

Page 9: ...Don Shimel Project About This Guide Comments Terms Throughout this manual references to Fast SCSI 2 and Fast Wide SCSI 2 may be stated simply as Standard SCSI and Wide SCSI respectively to help avoid...

Page 10: ...e high performance external storage system for Compaq server products The storage system provides up to 30 1 gigabytes of hard drive mass storage using hot pluggable Fast Wide SCSI 2 and Fast SCSI 2 h...

Page 11: ...or replace drives without turning off the power when used with supported operating systems or an intelligent controller Supports 16 bit Fast Wide SCSI 2 wide SCSI as well as 8 bit Fast SCSI 2 standar...

Page 12: ...nternal temperature and alerts the system if overheating occurs Side Access Panel sensor alerts the system if the Side Access Panel is open Fan Monitoring sensor alerts the system if the fan fails Key...

Page 13: ...ntire data path is duplicated a second SCSI controller along with its associated SCSI bus is required The two SCSI controllers need not be in the same server A ProLiant Fast Wide Duplexing Option Kit...

Page 14: ...y is a dual power supply with both halves running simultaneously and independently at approximately one half power Should one half fail the other automatically assumes the full load If a failure occur...

Page 15: ...ervers Compaq 32 Bit Fast SCSI 2 Controller option board Integrated 32 Bit Fast SCSI 2 Controller in Compaq ProSignia ProSignia 500 ProSignia 300 ProSignia VS ProLiant 1000 2000 4000 and Systempro XL...

Page 16: ...plug p s Hot plug fans Indicators 32 Bit Fast Wide SCSI 2 or Integrated 32 Bit Fast Wide SCSI 2 or Wide Ultra SCSI Controller RAID 0 RAID 1 Hot plug drives Hot plug p s Hot plug fans Indicators RAID...

Page 17: ...y used in Table 2 1 Table 2 2 Key to Table 2 1 Terminology Term Definition RAID 0 Non fault tolerant data striping RAID 1 Data mirroring with data striping RAID 4 Data guarding RAID 5 Distributed data...

Page 18: ...be mounted on Compaq hot pluggable drive trays Hot Pluggability The ProLiant Storage System supports hot pluggable drives Under certain conditions these drives can be removed or installed without tur...

Page 19: ...used as a means to provide high capacity direct access removable media Systems supporting the removable media must be initialized with all drives in place so that they are recognized and configured in...

Page 20: ...tape drive SCSI ID of 1 and a CD ROM drive SCSI ID of 6 installed in the server If the external port of the same SCSI controller same SCSI bus is connected to a ProLiant Storage System drives must be...

Page 21: ...iguration Planning Comments Non Duplexing Systems For non duplexing systems the SCSI IDs are assigned as shown in the figure below NILE3002 AI Fig 2 2 EPS SCSI ID 6 SCSI ID 5 SCSI ID 4 SCSI ID 3 SCSI...

Page 22: ...s controller duplexing and data mirroring This allows important data to be recovered should a failure occur in any part of the storage chain Another application of dividing the SCSI bus is to permit t...

Page 23: ...the front of the storage system for access to the hot pluggable drives A grounded electrical outlet that is easily accessible and located as near the storage system as possible Status Indicators The L...

Page 24: ...ate the appropriate equipment needed for the installation Install a SCSI controller in the server if one is not already installed or integrated in the server Follow the instructions included with the...

Page 25: ...to standard SCSI adapter cable for use with Fast SCSI 2 controllers AC Power Cord provided with the ProLiant Storage System Network operating system drivers For NetWare see the README files on the Net...

Page 26: ...t If you are installing the Duplexing option do it at this time Refer to Chapter 6 Option Installation for Fast Wide Duplexing Option Kit installation instructions Connecting the Server to the ProLian...

Page 27: ...Y All 32 Bit Fast Wide SCSI 2 E Wide SCSI All 32 Bit Fast Wide SCSI 2 P Wide SCSI All Wide Ultra SCSI Wide SCSI All Smart 2 E Array Wide SCSI All Smart 2 P Array Wide SCSI Cable Notes Wide SCSI The 6...

Page 28: ...es more than one single channel SCSI controller A multi channel controller such as the Compaq SMART SCSI Array Controller supports both internal and external SCSI hard drives on separate SCSI buses If...

Page 29: ...IDs 0 through 2 of a second Fast Wide SCSI 2 bus Bus 2 These bays should be attached to a second SCSI controller or the second bus of a two channel SCSI controller such as the Compaq SMART SCSI Array...

Page 30: ...rive bays See Figure 3 1 2 Connect the other end of the SCSI cable directly to the controller in the server If you are using a Fast SCSI 2 controller 1 Connect the wide SCSI end of the 6 ft external w...

Page 31: ...All Compaq hot pluggable drives are properly configured for use in the ProLiant Storage System and are installed in the same manner as shown below CAUTION Before you remove or install drives it is adv...

Page 32: ...e ProLiant Storage System can be physically damaged if you attempt to plug them into a storage system that supports only standard SCSI drive trays Wide SCSI drive trays are identified with a label and...

Page 33: ...ecuring it in place IMPORTANT After installing pull on the drive not the latches to see if the tray is properly seated If you are able to remove the drive without releasing the latches open the latche...

Page 34: ...lure to select the correct voltage will result in damage to the equipment 1 Set the AC Voltage Selector Switch to the correct local AC mains power voltage 115 or 230 V 2 Install the power cable on the...

Page 35: ...m and then the server Redundant Power Supply Option The Redundant Power Supply option has an automatic ranging feature that internally matches the input voltage when the power cable is connected to th...

Page 36: ...thed power outlet The grounding plug is an important safety feature CAUTION Be sure that the power outlet you plug your power cord into is easily accessible and located as close to the equipment opera...

Page 37: ...following ways Directly from the hard drive if the utility was previously installed in the System partition Directly from the CD if the server supports a bootable CD ROM drive From diskettes created f...

Page 38: ...ting systems the Compaq SMART SCSI Array Controller User Guide 8 Select Save the configuration and exit The utility will configure your system to recognize any new controllers and devices Reboot your...

Page 39: ...ed drives are displayed 8 If you are using a Compaq SMART SCSI Array Controller you should verify the logical drive configuration paying special attention to the selected fault tolerance method For th...

Page 40: ...reate Support Software Diskettes from CD or Boot a CD server or workstation from the SmartStart CD and select Non SmartStart Setup then Create Support Software Diskettes from CD or Run the PB EXE file...

Page 41: ...he selected fault tolerance method For this configuration information refer to the README files or Release Notes for Compaq supplied operating systems or your software documentation for other operatin...

Page 42: ...indicators located in several areas They are used to indicate the operational status of the various sub systems within the storage system such as the power supply and hard drives Front Bezel The fron...

Page 43: ...ON but redundant power supply indicates a failure Service Required No failures 1 A drive has failed or 2 A fan has failed or 3 Overheating detected or 4 Cover open or 5 A drive which was installed in...

Page 44: ...has an LED indicator on the back panel Figure 4 2 shows the location and Table 4 2 defines the states of this indicator NILE3040 AI 4 2 EPS LED Figure 4 2 Redundant Power Supply LED Indicator on the...

Page 45: ...redundant mode Call your local Authorized Service Provider to have your power supply replaced Long term operation of the power supply in this mode may cause total power supply failure and result in l...

Page 46: ...e is not being accessed The drive is being accessed Drive Failure No failure The drive has failed and is ready for removal and replacement Requires system software or intelligent controller support In...

Page 47: ...bserve these indicator conditions when replacing a failed drive in a fault tolerant configuration may result in loss of data See Figure 4 4 on the next page where the proper conditions for removing dr...

Page 48: ...ing Information Comments OK to remove failed drive Drive Indicators DO NOT remove drive DO NOT remove drive DO NOT remove drive DO NOT remove drive 4 4 EPS OK to remove drive if not part of fault tole...

Page 49: ...oling If the Side Access Panel is removed the air flow is disturbed and overheating could occur CAUTION The Side Access Panel must be installed when the ProLiant Storage System is operating to ensure...

Page 50: ...turns on the Service Required indicator on the front bezel but does not interrupt operation of the storage system When a fan failure is detected your operating system may shut down the drives after a...

Page 51: ...cleaning products may discolor or mar the finish 3 Occasionally clean the air vents on the front and back of the unit Lint and other foreign matter can block the vents and limit the airflow CAUTION Th...

Page 52: ...personal injury from hot metallic surfaces handle the drives only by the plastic latches Open the front bezel and replace the failed drive If your operating system or SMART Controller supports hot pl...

Page 53: ...itional drives without affecting network operation This diskette may be generated from the Compaq Support Software CD or Compaq SmartStart CD included with the ProLiant Storage System If no Drive Fail...

Page 54: ...C 104 F Improper drive removal Check the installed hard drives to verify that all drives are present It is possible that a drive was inadvertently removed from a fault tolerant configuration Plenum Fa...

Page 55: ...voltages involved this option may only be installed by an Authorized Compaq Service Provider Duplexing Duplexing allows the seven hot pluggable drive bays to be controlled by two separate SCSI control...

Page 56: ...Disconnect the external SCSI cable from the storage system 6 Disconnect the AC mains power cord from the AC outlet then from the storage system 7 If a new SCSI controller is to be added to a server t...

Page 57: ...ProLiant Storage System User Guide Writer Don Shimel Project Option Installation Comments NILE3101 AI 6A 1 EPS Figure 6 1 Removing the Side Access Panel 9 Remove the brace 6 2 EPS Figure 6 2 Removing...

Page 58: ...aight out a little at a time until all pins are out of the sockets Be careful not to bend the connector pins on the back of the Pass through board Protect the Pass through board from damage and store...

Page 59: ...4 Installing the Standoff 12 Orient the Duplexing board as shown in Figure 6 5 Install it onto the Backplane by carefully aligning the double rows of pins on the board with the mating sockets on the...

Page 60: ...e 6 5 Installing the Duplexing Option Board Keys Carefully Align All Pins 6 6 EPS Figure 6 6 Aligning the Pins on the Duplexing Option Board NOTE To remove the Duplexing Option Board at any time squee...

Page 61: ...riter Don Shimel Project Option Installation Comments nile3206 AI 6 6 EPS Figure 6 7 Removing the Duplexing Option Board 13 Locate the connector panel on the back of the storage system 6 8 EPS Connect...

Page 62: ...the SCSI ribbon cable part number 199595 002 supplied in the Duplexing Option Kit Orient the external connector with the mounting flange like the SCSI connector already installed in position 1 on the...

Page 63: ...oject Option Installation Comments NILE3209 AI 6 10 EPS Figure 6 10 Attaching the SCSI Cable to the Connector Panel Plug the other end of the SCSI ribbon cable into the connector on the Duplexing Opti...

Page 64: ...place the brace 6 12 EPS Figure 6 12 Replacing the Brace CAUTION The Side Access Panel must be installed when the unit is operating to ensure proper cooling in the ProLiant Storage System 18 Replace t...

Page 65: ...rage System User Guide Writer Don Shimel Project Option Installation Comments 19 To complete the installation of the Fast Wide Duplexing Option Kit proceed to Connecting the Server to the ProLiant Sto...

Page 66: ...8 kg LED indicators on front panel Power Service Required LED indicators for each drive tray Online Drive Access Drive Failure Input Mains Requirements Rated Input Voltage Rated Frequency Rated Input...

Page 67: ...he country where you use the ProLiant Storage System For more information on power cord set requirements contact your Authorized Compaq Dealer General Requirements The requirements listed below are ap...

Page 68: ...taly IMQ 1 Japan JIS 3 Norway NEMKO 1 Sweden SEMKO 1 Switzerland SEV 1 United Kingdom BSI 1 United States UL 2 Notes 1 Flexible cord must be HAR Type HO5VV F 3 conductor 1 0 mm2 conductor size Power c...

Page 69: ...ible cord and wall plug must bear a T mark and registration number in accordance with the Japanese Dentori Law Flexible cord must be Type VCT or VCTF 3 conductor 0 75mm2 conductor size Wall plug must...

Page 70: ...y arrive at static free work stations Place parts on a grounded surface before removing them from their container Avoid touching pins leads or circuitry Always be properly grounded when touching a sta...

Page 71: ...ipating work mat If you do not have any of the suggested equipment for proper grounding have an Authorized Compaq Service Provider install the part Note For additional information on static electricit...

Page 72: ...C requires devices in both classes to bear a label indicating the interference potential of the device as well as additional operating instructions for the user The rating label on the device shows wh...

Page 73: ...requency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur...

Page 74: ...t expressly approved by Compaq Computer Corporation may void the user s authority to operate the equipment Cables Connections to this device must be made with shielded cables with metallic RFI EMI con...

Page 75: ...EEC and the Low Voltage Directive 73 23 EEC issued by the Commission of the European Community Compliance with these directives implies conformity to the following European Norms in brackets are the...

Page 76: ...e bays numbering 3 6 Drive failure indicator 5 2 Drive tray indicators 4 4 Duplexing cable connections 3 6 option kit 1 3 3 3 option kit installation 6 1 orienting the duplexing board 6 5 Duplexing co...

Page 77: ...3 3 Duplexing Option Kit installation 6 1 Redundant Power Supply 3 12 Redundant Power Supply installation 6 1 storage system 1 3 P Plenum fan 5 3 Power connection to Redundant Power Supply 3 12 to Sto...

Page 78: ...4 5 redundant power supply 4 3 self test 4 5 service required 4 2 5 1 Storage System cabling requirements 3 4 care and maintenance 5 1 configuration 3 14 hard drive installation 3 8 introduction 1 1 o...

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