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xStack Storage

D-Link xStack Storage iSCSI SAN Array

Managed SAN Solution
DSN-5110-10, 5210-10, 5410-10 & 5000-10

Hardware Reference Guide

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Page 1: ...xStack Storage TM D Link xStack Storage iSCSI SAN Array Managed SAN Solution DSN 5110 10 5210 10 5410 10 5000 10 Hardware Reference Guide Version 1 4 ...

Page 2: ...arranty statements accompanying such products and services Nothing herein should be construed as constituting an additional warranty D Link shall not be liable for technical or editorial errors or omissions contained herein Copyright 2010 D Link Systems Inc Patents and Trademarks Includes one or more of the following United States patents 6 941 396 7 353 306 7 389 462 7 460 473 7 512 663 and 7 594...

Page 3: ...l waste disposal agency for the address of the nearest battery deposit site CAUTION RISK OF EXPLOSION IF BATTERY IS REPLACED BY AN INCORRECT TYPE DISPOSE OF USED BATTERIES ACCORDING TO THE INSTRUCTIONS The iS512 10G product requires usage of laser transceivers SFPs to be installed Such installation of any installed SFP must comply with the following 1 The SFP to be installed must be UL Recognized ...

Page 4: ...scription Version 1 0 January 2009 Version 1 0 initial release Version 1 1 June 2009 Version 1 1 updated for software version 2 5 0 and redundant controllers Version 1 2 September 2009 Version 1 2 minor formatting updates and clarification of network connections when using dual controllers Version 1 3 December 2009 Version 1 3 updated for 84 drive support and version 2 6 0 software Version 1 4 May...

Page 5: ...ves special attention They are preceded by Cautions Cautions contain information which if not followed can cause damage to the xStack storage system They are preceded by Warnings Warnings contain information which if not followed can cause damage to the xStack storage system and to the person installing it They are preceded by Related Documentation In addition to this document the following docume...

Page 6: ...or by phone Tech Support for customers within the United States D Link Technical Support over the Telephone Please see our support site for current number http support dlink com Monday to Friday 8 00am 5 00pm PST PDT D Link Technical Support over the Internet http support dlink com Tech Support for customers within Canada D Link Technical Support over the Telephone Please see our support site for ...

Page 7: ...24 3 8 Powering on the DSN 5000 series Primary Array 24 Chapter 4 DSN 5000 10 Expansion Array Layout and Installation 25 4 1 Expansion Array Front Panel Components 26 4 2 Expansion Array Rear Panel Components 28 4 3 Site Safety and Rack Mount Considerations 28 4 4 Unpacking the DSN 5000 10 Expansion Array 28 4 5 Items Supplied by the User 29 4 6 Installing the DSN 5000 10 Expansion Array 29 4 7 Co...

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Page 9: ...achment SATA drives per chassis for a total of up to 84 drives per system when additional DSN 5000 10 expansion arrays are connected for the DSN 5210 10 and DSN 5410 10 arrays or up to 48 drives per system for the DSN 5110 10 array The DSN 5110 10 DSN 5210 10 DSN 5410 10 and DSN 5000 10 units can all support SATA hard drives when a single controller is used However the use of SAS hard drives is re...

Page 10: ... purposes Complete configuration and management of the storage system are available through the intuitive graphical based xStack Storage Management Center software For the latest information about supported drives consult the Interoperability Matrix found on the D Link Support Web site www dlink com ...

Page 11: ... SAS drives with DSN 5000 10 Expansion Arrays 84 Maximum amount of system memory 4 GB Maximum amount of buffer cache memory 4 GB 2GB Standard Single or Dual controllers are allowed A DSN 520 controller can be installed in the empty bay of the DSN 5210 10 for High Availability DSN 5410 10 single controller System DSN 540 additional controller Number of host network connections One optical XFP trans...

Page 12: ... SAS or SATA drives A system using dual controllers for High Availability operation DSN 510 for the 5110 10 DSN 520 for the 5210 10 or DSN 540 for the 5410 10 requires SAS drives be used in both the primary array and any expansion array s If you anticipate upgrading to HA with the addition of a second controller then it is recommended you install SAS drives ...

Page 13: ...roved access to critical information In band or out of band management via direct connection or the Web Delivers Ethernet economics to storage for lower total cost of ownership and rapid deployment using known and trusted technologies Proven transport infrastructure for increased reliability investment protection and reduced training and administrative costs Scalability over long distances ideal f...

Page 14: ...host server s and both of the controllers found in the DSN 5000 series primary array prior to system startup to allow the automatic re direction of the network connections to the redundant controller when a failure occurs on the primary controller For example the Management Port network connection on both controllers must be connected to the same network switch Similarly Data Port 0 on both contro...

Page 15: ...s inserted in the second bay will require a DSN 5000 10 expansion array with two I O modules an additional I O module DSN 500 is inserted in the second bay of the DSN 5000 10 An additional SAS to mini SAS cable provided with the DSN 500 will connect the second controller in the DSN 5110 10 DSN 5210 10 or DSN 5410 10 to the second I O module DSN 500 installed in the DSN 5000 10 expansion array You ...

Page 16: ...8 Chapter 1 Introduction This Page Left Intentionally Blank ...

Page 17: ... Layout This chapter describes the hardware components on the DSN 5000 series primary array DSN 5110 10 DSN 5210 10 DSN 5410 10 The topics covered in this chapter are Section 2 1 Front Panel Components Section 2 2 Rear Panel Components Section 2 3 Side Top and Bottom Panel Components ...

Page 18: ...d in four columns of 3 slots Drive carriers drives are mounted on a drive carrier Drive carriers have a push button lever for installing and removing drives and three status LEDs see Figure 2 2 and Table 2 2 Each carrier has a corresponding drive slot number see Figure 2 3 Filler panels must be installed in all drive slots that are not occupied by a drive Figure 2 1 Front View of the DSN 5000 seri...

Page 19: ...alled drive slot is empty ON drive is online ready for operation Slow Flash drive is being prepared for removal or is being rebuilt Green Fast Flash drive is being identified LED 2 Amber Fast Flash drive failed and should be replaced see Appendix A for information about installing or replacing drives LED3 Green Flash drive activity is occurring Table 2 3 Failure Conditions that Activate the System...

Page 20: ...h your xStack Storage system Expansion ports EXP0 and EXP1 two expansion ports are located to the right of the management port These connectors let you attach up to six DSN 5000 10 expansion arrays to the primary array to increase the array s storage capabilities see Section 4 7 for more information Reset switch and restart switch are located above the expansion ports For an explanation of these s...

Page 21: ...Controller Rear Panel Figure 2 7 Rear View of the DSN 5410 10 Primary Array with two controllers installed Figure 2 8 Close up View of DSN 5410 10 Controller Rear Panel 10G Data Port Management Port Two SAS Expansion Ports Redundant Controller or Filler Plate in Slot 1 Rear Panel Switches LED s Primary Controller in Slot 0 Mute Audio Alarm Button ...

Page 22: ...lers must be connected to the same switch although that switch can be different than the one used for the Management Port The same method should be used for all other data ports Table 2 4 Management and Data Port Speed and Activity LEDs xStack Storage DSN 5110 10 5210 10 LED Color Description ON link is operating at 1 Gbps Port Speed Yellow OFF link is operating at either 10 Mbps or 100 Mbps ON li...

Page 23: ...ash contents of system cache memory is being preserved by the battery subsystem after an unexpected loss of power or system failure has occurred A and B LEDs Yellow These LEDs are reserved for future use 2 3 Side Top and Bottom Panel Components The left and right sides of the DSN 5000 series primary array enclosure do not require any special hardware for rack mounting the unit instead the enclosur...

Page 24: ...16 Chapter 2 DSN 5000 Series Primary Array Layout This Page Left Intentionally Blank ...

Page 25: ...N 5410 10 The topics covered in this chapter are Section 3 1 Site Considerations Section 3 2 Safety Considerations Section 3 3 Unpacking the DSN 5000 series Primary Array Section 3 4 Items Supplied by the User Section 3 5 Connecting to the iSCSI Data Ports Section 3 6 Connecting to the Management Port Section 3 7 Connecting the Power Cords Section 3 8 Powering on the DSN 5000 series Primary Array ...

Page 26: ...let within six feet 1 82 meters of the DSN 5000 series primary array The location should allow for at least six inches 152 3 mm of space at the front and back of the DSN 5000 series primary array for ventilation Do not place the DSN 5000 series primary array next to on top off or below any device that generates a significant amount of heat or will block the fee flow of air through the DSN 5000 ser...

Page 27: ...power supply connections must be properly grounded To ensure the integrity of the earth connection special attention must be given to connections that are not directly connected to the branch circuit for example power strips If additional DSN 5000 series expansion arrays will be added leave sufficient space in the rack for those arrays since the cables supplied for connections between the DSN 5000...

Page 28: ...1 A PC with a NIC and Internet access that will access the management console See Note 1 Two available AC outlets not controlled by a wall switch An IP address for each DSN 5000 series primary array host connection data port that will connect to your SAN For the DSN 5110 10 5210 10 an Ethernet cable for each DSN 5110 10 5210 10 primary array host connection RJ 45 data port that will connect to you...

Page 29: ...N 5410 10 primary array has one 10 Gigabit XFP iSCSI data port labeled iSCSI 0 see Figure 2 7 and Figure 2 8 This port connects to an XFP module for the appropriate 10 gigabit network for example LR SR or CX4 1 Connect one end of a single mode or multimode XFP optical cable to the DSN 5410 10 storage system optical host network connection port see Figure 2 5 and Figure 3 2 2 Connect the other end ...

Page 30: ...ment port and connect another NIC in the same PC or a different PC to the host network connection port s Figure 3 1 Connecting Data and Management Ports DSN 5210 10 w Single Controller Figure 3 2 Connecting Data and Management Ports DSN 5410 10 with Single Controller Data Port Connection Management Port Connection Management Port Connection Data Port Connection ...

Page 31: ...anagement Ports DSN 5210 10 with Dual Controllers Figure 3 4 Connecting Data and Management Ports DSN 5410 10 with Dual Controllers Network Switch Management Port Connections Data Port Connections To Host Servers To Host Servers Management Port Connections Data Port Connections ...

Page 32: ...C power connection an audio alarm will sound until both power supply units are powered on 3 8 Powering on the DSN 5000 series Primary Array To power on the DSN 5000 series primary array turn on both of the rocker switches on both power supplies at the rear of the unit When the DSN 5000 series primary array powers on the following actions occur The front panel Power LED turns green The DSN 5000 ser...

Page 33: ...4 2 Expansion Array Rear Panel Components Section 4 3 Site Safety and Rack Mount Considerations Section 4 4 Unpacking the DSN 5000 10 Expansion Array Section 4 5 Items Supplied by the User Section 4 6 Installing the DSN 5000 10 Expansion Array Section 4 7 Connecting DSN 5000 10 Expansion Arrays to a DSN 5210 10 or 5410 10 Primary Array Section 4 8 Connecting DSN 5000 10 Expansion Arrays to a DSN 5...

Page 34: ...s a corresponding drive slot number see Figure 4 3 Filler panels must be installed in all drive slots that are not occupied by a drive Figure 4 1 Front View of the DSN 5000 10 Expansion Array Table 4 1 Enclosure LEDs LED Color Description ON DSN 5000 10 expansion array is powered on Power Green OFF power is not being received ON a fault occurred with the power supply fan over temperature internal ...

Page 35: ...is installed drive slot is empty ON drive is online ready for operation Slow Flash drive is being prepared for removal or is being rebuilt Green Fast Flash drive is being identified LED 2 Amber Fast Flash drive failed and should be replaced see Appendix A for information about installing or replacing drives LED3 Green Flash drive activity is occurring Figure 4 3 Drive Numbers on the Primary and Ex...

Page 36: ... array is HA capable and can be equipped with either one or two I O modules DSN 500 is the second I O module The redundant I O module is required in the Expansion Array when used with a Primary Array that is equipped with dual controllers 4 3 Site Safety and Rack Mount Considerations All site safety and rack mount considerations listed for the DSN 5000 series primary array in Chapter 3 also apply ...

Page 37: ...onnections between the DSN 5000 series primary array and DSN 5000 10 expansion arrays require all arrays to be located in close proximity to each other Additional mounting hardware for specific rack being used if necessary 4 6 Installing the DSN 5000 10 Expansion Array If the DSN 5000 10 expansion array will be installed on a desktop or shelf locate the array close to the DSN 5000 series primary a...

Page 38: ... HOST connector on the rear of the expansion array Secure the cable connectors at both ends of the cable to the primary array and expansion array using the thumbscrews and locking tabs 4 To attach additional expansion arrays use a SAS to SAS expansion cable shown above in purple between the EXP connector on one expansion array and the HOST connector on the next expansion array Up to three expansio...

Page 39: ...e DSN 5110 10 Primary Array 3 To attach additional expansion arrays use a SAS to SAS expansion cable shown above in purple between the EXP connector on one expansion array and the HOST connector on the next expansion array Up to three expansion arrays can be daisy chained from the expansion port on the DSN 5110 10 primary array 4 If your system is equipped with redundant controllers repeat the abo...

Page 40: ...led by a wall switch 2 Repeat the previous step using the second power cable and power receptacle on the DSN 5000 10 expansion array For best practices use both power supplies and connect the second power receptacle to a different circuit 4 10 Powering on the DSN 5000 10 Expansion Array To power on the DSN 5000 10 expansion array turn on the rocker switches on both power supplies at the rear of th...

Page 41: ...the Field Replaceable Units FRUs in the DSN 5000 series primary array and DSN 5000 10 expansion array FRUs that can be replaced or upgraded include SATA and SAS drives Power supply modules Controller module primary array only I O module expansion array only Connection of the serial port for diagnostics when working with D Link Support ...

Page 42: ...10 10 requires SAS drives be used in both the primary array and any expansion array s If you anticipate upgrading to HA with the addition of a second controller then it is recommended you install SAS drives Also do not mix SAS and SATA drives in the same storage system To install a drive use the following procedure 1 On the front of the enclosure select an open drive slot 2 Select the right type o...

Page 43: ...ntil you are ready to replace it For hot swap operations we recommend you complete the replacement procedure within 2 minutes To replace a power supply and fan module 1 Optionally power down the DSN 5000 series primary array and remove the power cords from the back panel 2 Squeeze down on the top of the levers on either side of the module and pull down to disengage the module then pull the module ...

Page 44: ...he levers on either side of the controller module on the primary array and pull down to disengage the module then pull the module straight out of the enclosure 3 Install a replacement controller module in the primary array by keeping the levers on the left and right sides down then slide the module into the enclosure until you feel it engage into place 4 Replace the power cords and power on the DS...

Page 45: ...evers on either side of the I O module on the DSN 5000 10 expansion array and pull down to disengage the module then pull the module straight out of the enclosure 3 Install a replacement I O module in the expansion array by keeping the levers on the left and right sides down then slide the module into the enclosure until you feel it engage into place 4 Replace the power cords and power on the DSN ...

Page 46: ...a cable for connecting a computer or server PC to the array s diagnostic port The cable has a stereo mini jack connector on one end that attaches to the array s diagnostic port and a DB 9 connector on the other end that attaches to a PC The PC must have a terminal emulation program such as HyperTerminal installed The program should be configured as follows Baud rate 115 200 bps Data bits 8 Parity ...

Page 47: ...DSN 5000 series Hardware Reference Guide 39 4 Type the number that corresponds to the action you want to perform 5 Follow the screen prompts to complete the activity ...

Page 48: ...40 Appendix A Replacing and Upgrading FRUs This Page Left Intentionally Blank ...

Page 49: ...ting and installing the array we recommend that you remove all drives from the array before you install it in the rack After the array is installed in the rack you can install the drives in the array To install your array into a rack 1 Select the locations in the rack where you will be installing the rails that will support the primary array and any expansion arrays if appropriate When selecting a...

Page 50: ... long or short screws the screws go through the slots in the rear rail into the threaded section of the long rail 5 Orient the right rear rail so its flange faces outwardly to the right and orient the right main rail so the bottom piece protrudes inwardly Then secure the right rear rail to the right main rail using the remaining two short screws the screws go through the slots in the rear rail int...

Page 51: ...ide the array onto the rails pushing it back until the flanges on the front of the chassis meet the vertical supports Figure B 4 Sliding the Array onto the Rails 11 Locate the second from the bottom hole on the front right side of the rack This hole should be aligned with a hole in the flange or ear on the right front of the array Place a screw in the hole in the array then insert a screwdriver th...

Page 52: ...44 Appendix B Installing the System in a Rack Figure B 5 Securing the Array to the Rack Secure to the vertical supports ...

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